During 2004 Troop B built up to record membership levels, and delivered a programme to match. From self-defence courses to skiing in Scotland, from summer camp in Wales to a Christmas trip to Paris, we got it all! Read on to find out more.

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CHRISTMAS PARTY & MOTOCROSS- December 2004
Christmas 2004 saw the now legendary Troop B Christmas Party take on the theme 'Superheroes and Supervillains'. This three-hour extravananza incorporated dozens of games from Russian Omlette to the finely-honed Splat the Jelly! Many Scouts then joined us the following day for an introduction to motocross at a local motorsports centre - how better to finish a year at Troop B?

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THE PARIS EXPERIENCE - December 2004
The first weekend in December saw Troop B descend on Paris - for the day! We did all you'd expect - and some things you might not... click here to find out more.

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THE JOURNEY: EXPEDITION CHALLENGE - November 2004
From the Purbeck hills to west Dorset and parts of Devon, Troop B hit the hills in four groups with younger Scouts picking up essential skills whilst older Scouts were out on their own! See how they got on here.

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SURF'S UP - October 2004
Troop B battled the elements on this weekend in South Wales and ended up having a great time learning to surf. We even squeezed some coasteering in while we were there! Click here for the report.

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SCOUTS IN CHARGE - September 2004
The PLs ruled the roost for this weekend in September - six separate patrol camps took place at three different locations across Surrey. Get the lowdown here.

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SUMMER CAMP: NORTH WALES - August 2004
North Wales was the venue for our 12-day adventure, our best UK summer camp ever! Absieling to powerboating, scrambling to fishing, mountain biking to rafting and a whole lot more - click here now for the full report!

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THE BOARD SESSION - August 2004
It was half-pipes to the max as we headed down to Broadstairs for skateboarding instruction from the pro's. Click here for more.

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COASTING - July 2004
Kite Surfing, sandcastles and coastal hikes were the order of the day as Troop B took on the Isle of Wight. Check out how we got on with the coolest water sport around.

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MALVERN CHALLENGE - June 2004
Back to the Malvern hills for this ace weekend - 35 Scouts took on others from across the UK in this two-day event. Click here to check out the report and find out how well we did!

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FAMILY ACTIVITY DAY & BBQ - June 2004
130 people joined us for fun and activities in the sun at Walton Firs. Thanks to Dave Mac and his team at the site for helping to arrange the event, and for all the organising done by the parents who helped. BBQ, abseiling, assault course, climbing, orienteering, push ball, and who could forget the bungee run? Click here to read more about the event.

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WILD WEST: WHITSUN CAMP- May 2004
We had a brilliant time in Devon and Somerset on a hot and sunny bank holiday weekend. We coasteered, abseiled, landyachted, caved, pioneered and bodyboarded. Land, sea, underground - we're there - read all about it here.

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MICROLIGHTING - May 2004
Thirteen lucky Troop B members took to the skies over sunny Hampshire - then got to take over the controls! Check out the report and amazing pictures - click here.

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ON THE HILL - April 2004
The Peak District seemed to be the only sunny place in the UK over the bank holiday weekend. And we were there! Blue skies, hills, scrambling, gorge walking, night abseiling and climbing all featured as troop be skilled up its hillmen. Check out the report here.

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SKATE LONDON - April 2004
Troop B descended on London's premier skating academy for professional tuition, roller-football and much more. Read the report here.

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ADVANCED CAMP 2004: WINTER SPORTS SCOTLAND - April 2004
The Patrol Leaders enjoyed a week on the Scottish Mountains, skiing, ice climbing, walking and scrambling. It was ace - read the report by clicking here!

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DOWNHILL & OUT - March 2004
We had a great time mountain biking on the Surrey Hills during our annual expedition. Muddy bombholes, bombing descents and stunning views. Read the report.

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SKI SCHOOL - March 2004
We trained the troop up as skiiers, and made those who could already ski do it better, during a month of lessons at Sandown Ski Centre.

The PLs were also able to hone their skills in preparation for April's Advanced Camp in Scotland.

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SUB-AQUA - March 2004
We went back to Crowborough for another introductory scuba session for those that missed it last time. Great fun and a good way to spend a cold friday night.

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SELF-DEFENCE - February & March 2004
We learned to defend ourselves better during an 8 week course in Dynamic Self-Defence. We discovered the power of voice control, kicks, punches, locks, holds and more. We're dead hard now, so don't mess.

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YORK EXPERIENCE - February 2004
The venue changed to York for our annual cultural city experience and we had a top time in York visiting the Minter, Jorvik Viking Centre, York Dugeon, National Museum of Film, Television and Photography and more. Click here to read the report and find out all about it!

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WINTER CAMP: THE FEAR FACTOR - January 2004
Troop B's first camp of the year pulled no punches - scuba diving, commando training, sledging, caving - including staying overnight in the cave! Check out the report with photo's and more by clicking here. Great stuff.

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RECENT ACTIVITIES ARCHIVED - January 2004
To make space for the exciting line-up for 2004, we have moved all the reports, photo's etc from the last year into the new "2003 Archive" page. However please check it out! It has loads of activities from Winter Camp through to Scotland, Fencing to Football, karting to Switzerland and everything in between! Click here for the 2003 archive, or see the red box below...

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THE ARCHIVE Check out what we've been up to over recent years... B ACTIVE Home - All the latest activities. Archive: 2004 - this page! Archive: 2003 - Fencing, MTB, London, Scotland, Dorset, Switzerland, hovercrafting, ghosts... Archive: 2002 - Gilwell, London, land yachts, Scotland, Wales, climbing, scrambling and more... Archive: 2001 - Caving, Alton Towers, gliding, scuba, MTB, South Downs, Wales and more... Archive: 1999-2000 - Revue, RAF, cable skiing, survival, rafting and more...

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