Nightrider Scout Express

This was a particularly exciting event for the beaver scouts as this was the first time the event had taken place on a mass scale.

The Diesel Scout Nightrider event, arranged by the East Lancashire (Heritage) Railway took place on the 14th - 15th of March 2009. The train run throughout the night through the Irwel valley and surrounding countryside, from Heywood to Rawtenstall. True Scouting activities where also included such as a Campfire at Heywood Station and a Scouts own, Sunday morning.

The beavers, and three scouts, who took part in the sleepover received a special certificate, and a limited edition sleepover badge.

Thank you to Tracy, Steven, Michelle and Lee who bravely agreed to come along to this "stay over", your help as always was much appreciated.

Personally not too sure I'll be volunteering for this one next year - severe sleep deprivation is really not my thing - but the beavers really, really enjoyed it!