This Wednesday, the 15th of December, we’re merging Beavers and Cubs together for some carol singing, then we’ll conclude with the brief formalities of our AGM, where you can have your say in how the Group is run.

Therefore, please bring your Beavers and Cubs together at 5:30pm, and stay around for the festivities if you can!

Look forward to seeing you there!

I bought mine from eBay, where they can be found by searching for “PYE field telephone”.

You’ll also need some two-core “bell wire” or “speaker wire”, obtainable from places like Maplin, or online at places like Hindleys.com (who are also a great supplier of other craft materials and tools).

* 24th Feb: Visit from Cranham’s police officer for a talk on personal safety
* 3rd Mar: Thinking about camping. What’s involved?
* 10th Mar: Mother’s Day craft (extra helpers needed… ideally not mothers!)
* 17th Mar: St Patrick’s Day
* 24th Mar: Spring nature walk (outdoor, extra helpers needed)
* 31st Mar: Easter egg hunt (outdoor, extra helpers needed)

Tuesday 1 June – Friday 4 June 2010

 Venue:          The National Scout Water Activity Centre at Longridge, near Marlow, Buckinghamshire.  Longridge is a Royal Yachting Association Recognised Sailing School and a British Canoe Union Approved Centre.  It is situated on the banks of the Thames below Marlow Lock and is sheltered from the mainstream of the river by Sheriff Island. 

Activities:     Activities (weather permitting) will include dinghy sailing, canoeing, kayaking, bell boating, raft building, dragon boating, gig rowing, climbing wall, assault course, orienteering, games, cooking, short hike and more.  Please note that all activity instructors are approved by the Scout Association and hold the appropriate RYA, BCU or BMC qualifications. 

 Click here for more information and application form: Water Activity Camp – Tuesday 1 June – Friday 4 June 2010

This site will help you earn your Staged Activity Badge.

Visit http://www.itbadge.org.uk/scouts/index.htm

There are some things to do and some questions for you to answer. Once you have done these, you can print off a certificate to give to your Scout Leader.

Date:              27 March 2010

Times:           6.00pm – 9.15pm

Venue:           Leonard Stanley Scout Headquarters

Teams:          Scouts entered from the same troop they will be asked to divide themselves into teams made up of between four and six Scouts.

Format:         Teams will be invited to write down the answers to the questions.  Because, on the score board teams will not be identified by name, only they will know how well they are doing until the end when we will identify the winning team.  Questions will be designed to target all ages of Scout and will cover Scouting and non-scouting subjects.  There will be a small prize for the winning team.

Supper:         There will be a break half way through the evening and a light supper will be provided.

Cost:             There will be a charge of £3 per Scout entering the quiz to contribute to the costs of running the event (venue, food, etc).  The entry fee must be paid in advance and is not returnable if you are subsequently unable to attend.

 Entry:           If you would like to take part in this event please complete and return the attached form to reach Kevin Brewer no later than 12 March 2010. Late entries will not be accepted.

Click here to download – District Scout Section Quiz Evening application form

We are currently waiting for the latest order form from the district commissioner,

Stage Two Swimming badge – 6 February 2010

Click here to download – Stage Two Swimming badge application form