3rd Buxton Scouts win skills challenge

Four teams from the High Peak Scout district, comprising 1st Buxton, 3rd Buxton, 1st Chinley and 1st Chapel-en-le-Frith, took part in a skills competition at Drumhill Scout camp in Little Eaton.

The competition consisted of eight bases: abseiling/climbing, tomahawk throwing, fire lighting, Canon challenge, rifle shooting, geocaching, a mental challenge and orienteering.

3rd Buxton Scouts won and received the trophy from Sir Richard Fitzherbert, county president.

The 1st Chinley team was runner-up.