TEAMS from all of the six Cub packs in Haslemere District entered this year’s Muir Trophy competition, which took place over a distance of four miles in and around Fernhurst, last month, getting out as far as Blackdown, Fernden Lane, and Lurgashall Winery.

The morning started with torrential rail and it was thought the event might have to be called off, but later cleared up. Over the course the teams took part in a number of activities which were marked for success, teamwork, efficiency, and morale.

These included an obstacle course, a blindfold trail, mine-sweeper game using co-ordinates to avoid ‘mines’, a team challenge to pick up bottles with a spider of ropes and elastic bands, making a stretcher, and moving water with the least spillage. The teams also had to carry a fresh egg with a bonus of 10 points unbroken, five for cracked and nothing for smashed.

Haslemere were in third position with 98 points, but gained 10 points for an unbroken egg, to move into joint first position with Fernhurst, who scored five for a cracked one.

Runners-up were Camelsdale B team with 103, followed by Grayshott with 102 (Camelsdale A 101, Hindhead 91, and Chiddingfold 80).

Cubs assistant district commissioner Chris Lloyd thanked everyone for taking part – Fernhurst group for refreshments, and their Cub Scout leader Tim Braithwaite for organising a successful and enjoyable event.