St John's Wood Rover Scouts in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | Non-profit organisation

St John's Wood Rover Scouts

Locality: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 434 647 700

Address: Cnr Gresham Street & Waterworks Road, Ashgrove West 4066 Brisbane, QLD, Australia

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25.01.2022 Things got a bit spooky last Wednesday! We learnt about tarot cards and the origin of Halloween. We also made our own scary Jack-o'-lantern and were taught how to make some realistic looking bruises with make-up! Attendance: Lucy, Alex, Tegan, Tess, Jamie, Elly

24.01.2022 Last night we had a transferable skills night. Patrick taught us about Intellectual Property Law (based off his uni subject), Conor discussed personal finance (based off the Barefoot Investor), Tegan informed us on how to start a small business (based on her experience starting up a business for her personal growth) and Tess taught us how to train a cat to Hi-5 you (based on her recent experiences). Attendance: Tess, Tegan, Ainsleigh, Conor, Pat, Xanthia, Jamie, Elly

23.01.2022 Day 5 of the #roverroadtrip2020: today we visited Port Douglas, Palm Cove, several beaches and waterfalls around Kuranda. We finished the evening off by meeting the local rover crew from Cairns who were nice enough to let us camp at the local scout den!

23.01.2022 Were one week down! Day 8 of the #roverroadtrip we visited a couple more waterfalls and beaches. We spent the evening with some Townsville Rovers who introduced us to Townsville fish and chips and The Strand. After dinner we went to pick up an additional member to join the road trip!

22.01.2022 What a fun weekend out at Queensland Moot - Qld Rovers. We participated in the Super Skills weekend with some of our rovers participating in Level 1 canoeing, abseiling, archery and standup paddle boarding courses! We also learnt all about SDGs, completed service and dressed up as doppelgängers. One of our highlights of the weekend was winning The Paddle, an award for an outstanding crew! It’s a credit to the hard work of our crew and exec to put on a great program.

22.01.2022 Last Wednesday we used the Strava app to write out words on the local streets. We then retired to the den to celebrate the return to in-person scouting with some chocolate cake I wonder what the Rovers will get up to this week?

22.01.2022 Last week we had a ‘Parenting’ night. We deciphered chocolates from nappies, played celebrity heads with famous parents, tasted baby food to guess what was inside, played trivia and tried reaching the hospital without breaking our water. What a fun week! Ps. Hit up the comments for a legendary pool shot by our crew leader Jamie!

22.01.2022 Our Rovers got an amazing haul from Bunnings Warehouse this morning! Our local Keperra Bunnings provided all of these items free so that we can keep upgrading and renovating our den to make it a more welcoming environment! While we only asked for some white paint and a curtain set, Annie was kind enough to throw in some paint brushes, cleaning up rags, tape, paint buckets, lanterns, a games board and a $50 Bunnings gift card. Thankyou Bunnings for everything!

22.01.2022 Today we went on a small ride along the Brisbane river from branch to New Farm and back. We enjoyed the sunset on the way and were amazed to see so many people out and about!

21.01.2022 St Johns Wood Group Night last Friday celebrating their 75th anniversary! Can you guess what game the Rovers are running for the other sections? Check out the video in the comments for an extra hint

20.01.2022 Last night the crew went to support our fantastic Wonargo members and enjoyed a fantastic evening of entertainment in a BIG theatre! It was so great to be back out to a theatre even with the crazy year that has been. Congrats to those involved in putting this years wonderful show together and good luck with the 3 remaining shows!

19.01.2022 Four of our rovers are gearing up for Wonargo Revue’s opening night THIS THURSDAY! Xanthia, Caitlin, Becky and Sarah have been rehearsing for months to put on this show and have overcome all the challenges faced due to COVID. They would love you to come see the show, happening at Mueller College this Thursday to Saturday. Book your tickets at www.wonargo.com and make sure to put one or all of their names in the referee box when booking!

19.01.2022 Last night we headed out to Kangaroo Point for some Abseilling with our Venturers! We had a great time thanks to the hard work of our Abseilling guides. We’re looking forward to challenging ourselves more in the coming years with other adventurous activities! Attendance: Tegan, Rhiannah, Jarrad, Jamie, Xanthia, Lucy

18.01.2022 Last night we started working on our World Scout Environment Badge together! We learnt about the environment and how to we can have a positive impact on our area with they key take away being that the way you vote has the biggest impact on the environment. We also drew some trees to send to the Croatian Scouts who are replanting each tree they receive to reforest after big bushfires. Attendance: Alex, Elly, Tegan, Xanthia, Conor, Patrick, Jamie, Becky, Lucy, Jarrad

17.01.2022 Day 6 of the #roverroadtrip2020: we were joined by 3 different Rovers from the local rover crew, one of which is a local legend because hes the face of Dairy Farmers Milk! We saw some fig trees, lakes, and views and finished the day with a dip in the water at Dinner Falls. Ps. Those wanting a few extra photos can look through the comments

16.01.2022 Our day 2 also involved a beautiful morning in the nature with a tasty cook up for breakfast and a wonderful drive into the centre of Stanthorpe where we found a mural!

15.01.2022 Crikey! What a day! Day 4 of the #roverroadtrip2020 had us going on an adventure through the Daintree National Park. We visited lots of lookouts, walked along many boardwalks, swam in a waterhole, saw a croc resubmerge into the river, flew the drone for a few minutes and in the last few moments before taking the ferry home we passed a Cassowary!

15.01.2022 Day 10 of the #roverroadtrip2020 had us going our own ways for a bit to rejuvenate and explore the Whitsundays. Lucy had the most interesting day and decided to head out to the islands on a tour! She saw a humpback whale fly through air, beautiful fish, gorgeous coral, turtles and the finest sand in the world! She would rate it a 10/10 day. The rest of us explored Airlie Beach for the day relaxing in the sun and then headed out for a sunset hike up the mountain.

15.01.2022 Last week we had a smell run! We met nice and early at the den for a game of pool and then headed out on a chalk-chase style game where we followed some perfume sprays on poles. It was harder than expected but super fun when we finally found the hiders. We finished the evening off back on the pool table.

14.01.2022 Day 11 of the #roverroadtrip was incredible! We set off to Finch Halton Gorge for the morning where we enjoyed the waterfalls meandering down the valley and then headed to Eungella National Park. After a couple of lookouts we visited Broken River, famous for platypus viewing, and we say 2 cute little platypuses. From there we rushed to Cape Hillsborough which is know for the kangaroos and wallabies which come out at sunrise to feed. We went not expecting too much but to our surprise and delight one cute little wallaby made an appearance for us!

13.01.2022 This week our rovers participated in a Joint Cabinet Crisis, an activity that Jamie and Conor have both done in high school through UN Youth. We had Egypt and the UK fight for rights to the Suez Canal, finally coming to an agreement without any casualties of war. Our dispute resolution skills are getting better by the minute! Attendance: Pat, Lucy, Ainsleigh, Conor, Xanthia, Becky, Sarah and Jamie

12.01.2022 Day 7 of the #roverroadtrip2020 was dedicated to waterfalls - 3 waterfalls to be exact. We started the day with a very muddy and slippery walk to the Windin Falls which are famous for having a good pool to swim in right on the edge of the drop. The view was spectacular and was definitely a highlight of the trip!

11.01.2022 Yesterday we headed on an adventure to Tamborine Mountain. We were surprised by what we found including some beautiful rainforest, waterfalls, views and food. On the way home we stopped to get some pies in Yatala and enjoyed them at Wellington Point overlooking the sunset and the water. A few extra people joined us back at the den for an evening around the fire roasting marshmallows.

11.01.2022 This week, everything was looking pretty dry. So we sacrificed Jamie to try and get some rain and it looks like it worked! Attendance: Tess, Jamie, Elly, Lucy, Tegan, Alex, Conor

11.01.2022 Day 2 of our crew camp involved an amazing trip to Girraween National Park! We had heaps of fun walking to The Pyramid and The Great Arch. We also took some cool socially distant photos.

11.01.2022 Day 2 of the #roverroadtrip2020: we got up at 7am to pack up and leave Dululu to keep travelling north. While the day was mostly spent driving we enjoyed a couple of stops where we took selfies with a dingo, saw some butterflies and watched a train pass which was carrying lots of sugar cane.

10.01.2022 Check out what we got up to on our road trip to Cape Tribulation! So cool to watch the landscapes change as we drive along our route over 1400 kms. #roverroadtrip

09.01.2022 Tomorrow our rovers embark on a 2-week adventure that will take us to Cape Tribulation and back! Make sure to stay up-to-date by checking in with our facebook page and turning notifications on to see everything that were about to get up to! It is expected to be spectacular. #roversdostuff #roverroadtrip2020

09.01.2022 Last weekend two of the rovers joined the Scouts on an adventure along the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail. Unlike the scouts who had been training with several rides in the lead up, they went relatively untrained. It was a great ride and they look forward to doing it again on a sunny, warmer day.

09.01.2022 Day 9 of the #roverroadtrip2020 we had an amazing day out at Magnetic Island. We started the day off with a tour from Caitlin (a Townsville Rover) at Castle Hill and then visited the strand for several hours as we accidentally missed the ferry. Once over at magnetic island in the early afternoon we headed straight for Horseshoe Bay to visit the beach and then stopped at the Forts Walk for a visit! A fun fact about the forts walk is included in the photos. We got back to the mainland around 5pm and drove straight to Airlie Beach for a sleep!

08.01.2022 Day 1 of the #roverroadtrip2020 had us driving from Brisbane, past Blackbutt, through Ban Ban Springs and Biloela to end up at the Dululu Rest Stop. We enjoyed the drive with a couple stops along the way to stretch our legs and swap drivers.

08.01.2022 Brisbane Gang Show is hitting the stage today and tomorrow for 7 exciting shows at the Brisbane Showgrounds! If you have a spare moment over the weekend make sure to go support this wonderful activity. This year our rover unit has 2 members on the production team, 2 on the creative team and 2 members in cast. Head to www.brisbanegangshow.com.au to purchase your tickets before its too late!

08.01.2022 Last week we ran a District Venturer and Rover Trivia Night! We had people come down from Oakleigh and The Gap to have some fun answering some very interesting questions to see who could come out on top. Rather than having a competition between units we instead mixed up the groups to get to know new people! Lots of fun was had and a massive Thankyou goes out to Becky, Jamie, Ainsleigh and Caitlin for organising a great night!

07.01.2022 This week we had a bit of fun with a photo shoot. While our backdrop made photos a bit limiting with size we had a ball with a variety of costumes and poses. Let us know in the comments your favourite outfit! Attendance: Elly, Lucy, Ainsleigh, Conor, Pat, Xanthia, Tegan, Becky, Jamie, Alex

07.01.2022 Day 3 of the #roverroadtrip2020: We woke up early and headed to the Home Hill Comfort Rest Area to enjoy some hot showers and have breakfast. Lunch was enjoyed by the beach with a view to Hitchinbrook Island before we kept heading north to travel through Cairns and finish up at the Rifle Creek Rest Area not far from Port Douglas. Check out the last photo for a fun fact from the day!

06.01.2022 Yesterday Elly, Ainsleigh, Jamie and Conor went out for a day hike at Cunninghams Gap. They hiked the Mt Cordeaux and Bare Rock trails. The views were spectacular and everyone enjoyed the wide variety of landscapes traversed.

06.01.2022 Yesterday we set out on a weekend getaway to Stanthorpe! Our first crew camp back since isolation is looking great so far with some stunning views on the drive down south and some wonderful dinner and yoga to finish up the day. #roversdostuff Rover Scouts Australia

06.01.2022 Day 13 of the #roverroadtrip2020 saw Lucy and Xanthia head direct back to Brisbane whilst Jamie, Ainsleigh and Conor took the slower scenic route. The morning was spent exploring the Bundaberg area, including stops at Mon Repos Beach, The Bundaberg Brewed Drinks Factory (The Bundaberg Barrel) and The Bundaberg Rum Distillery. The afternoon was spent picking strawberries in the Sunshine Coast Region before heading back to The Den. With the great adventure over, we all had an excellent night sleep back in our own beds.

06.01.2022 On the route home from Stanthorpe to Brisbane we stopped off near Killarney at the Queens Mary Falls. We had lunch and enjoyed the view of the stunning waterfall dropping over 40 meters while having our last little walk around all together. #qldrovers #roversdostuff

05.01.2022 At last months QBRC Rhiannah and Xanthia were acknowledged for their hard work for QLD Rovers, Rhiannah for her contribution as Roverline Project Officer and Xanthia as the branchs Merchandise Officer. Also, Rhiannah was awarded with her Wood Beads which is a wonderful achievement and we cant wait to see the great things she gets up to with this new knowledge under her belt! Congrats Rhiannah!

04.01.2022 Becky took part in her Basic Training this weekend to learn all about the rover ways! Congrats Becky!

04.01.2022 Our beautiful drive home to Brisbane included some beautiful horses, birds, cows and scenery. Were so happy to have been able to have this weekend away as a crew and are getting extremely excited about our 2 week road trip coming up in July! Make sure to stay tuned for the amazing times were yet to have. #roversdostuff #qldrovers #roverscoutsaustralia

03.01.2022 This month we’re making an appearance at Grill’d Rosalie with a special jar just for us. If you’re looking for a delicious place to eat out, head to Rosalie for a healthy burger or chips and remember to put your tocken in our jar! We thank you in advance You’ll be helping us continue our training subsidies so our rovers can level up!

02.01.2022 Last night we held Sarah and Becky’s Vigils and enjoyed a beautiful knighting ceremony over sunrise this morning. A magnificent location for possibly our last ever knighting ceremony. Congrats to you both for reaching this point and we look forward to watching your journey unfold!

01.01.2022 Come down to Bunnings Keperra! The Rovers will be here from 7am - 4pm cooking up a storm

01.01.2022 Day 12 of the #roverroadtrip2020 we left Mackay nice and early to get to Rocky to meet the local rovers! We ventured up to Mt Archer and enjoyed the beautiful views over Rockhampton and the coast and then were recommended the local zoo which has free entrance! Considering we still hadnt seen a saltwater croc we thought we might as well! We then kept driving to Gin Gin for a good nights sleep.

01.01.2022 This week at Rovers we ran mini challenges and admired worthless objects like the hit British TV show TaskMaster We worked in teams and battled in various challenges to win the title of Taskmaster! What is the most worthless item in your household?... Check out the comments for a sneak peak at one of our winners, for one of our many challenges - write and preform a song about BPs life

01.01.2022 This Wednesday at Rovers was Remembrance Day, where we took a moment to appreciate and remember those who lost their lives in the line of duty, sacrificed themselves for our country and those who have returned from service and are still fighting their own battles. We commemorated by enduring an obstacle course carrying our soldiers via stretchers, taking a moment of reflection about ‘What Remembrance Day and ANZACs Mean to Me,’ then finished the night by making some Poppies! We thank our service men and women past, present and future for their service. Lest We Forget