Scouts Turf 'n' Surf weekend - 22nd to 24th June

The next Scouts activity weekend will be a Turf 'n' Surf weekend.

Friday and Saturday - Land Based Activities on the Turf
*Sleepover at the Scout Hut From Friday Night (includes Supper)
*Saturday (Day)- Incident Hike / Skills Bases and hiding our own Ardsley Scouts Geocache Treasure somewhere in the community (includes Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (BBQ)
*Saturday (Night) - Big Screen Movie
*BBQ
*Camp Fire

Sunday - Water Based Activities on the Surf
*Canoeing
*Kayaking
*Raft Building
*Wind Surfing (if we get enough attending)
*Bell Boating
*Sailing (if we get enough attending)

Includes Breakfast and Lunch

Drop Off / Pick Up - Scout HQ: Parent volunteers required to transport Scouts to/from Scout HQ to Pugneys Waterpark, Wakefield.

Cost £25

Online registration required click here to register your interest online now! - limited places, don't miss out... (Responses required by 22nd May)

Alternatively you can secure your places by printing out the form below and returning a £10 deposit by the meeting night on Wednesday 23rd May:

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I _______________________ (Scouts Name) wish to join in on the Turf 'n' Surf Scout Activity Weekend from 22nd to 24th June 2012 and I enclose a £10 non-refundable deposit.

I________________________(Scouts Parent/Carer) can transport Scouts to/from Scout HQ and Pugneys Waterpark, with the agreement of the party's parents/carers.
______________________________________________________________________

Please enclose your form and payment in a sealed envelope marked with your Scouts name and "Turf 'n' Surf weekend"

Any questions, just ask.
ed@ardsleyscouts.org.uk
07778 000934

Explorer D of E trip

This weekend saw 6 of our Explorers put weeks of planning into use as they set out on their Practice expedition for the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh award.

After fixing tents to rucksacks and sharing out the food It was time to start there 14 km hike from the Scout hut to Silverwood .

Arriving a few hours off schedule (they say they had a long lunch)

Meths Burning cooker thingy

they  pitched their tents and had a few hours to recover before it was master chef time cooking  their teas on trangia stoves (meths burning cooker thingies)

Sunday morning and it was time for breakfast before striking camp and setting out on a gentle 8Km  towards Cannon Hall Country Park.

All packed and ready to go.

Well done to all 6 who took part and despite looking tired I'm sure they are all looking forward to planning and walking the Qualifying expedition in the near future.

Scouts - this Wednesday

Scouts will be learning about Geocaching and will be hunting for some caches. If Scouts have access to a device that allows Geocaching they can bring it along. Otherwise simply prepare for being outside and dress for the weather forecast.

Scout Expedition Camp May 2012

From Friday 11th May, 9 Scouts set off from the Scout HQ on a 8 mile hike to Silverwood Camp Site.  After pitching up , the Scouts collected wood for the fire and enjoyed hot chocolate and buns before retiring to bed.

On Saturday morning the Scouts rose to cook breakfast on an open fire, collect wood, fetch water and build survival shelters ready for their beds later on Saturday night.  After setting off on a hike towards Wentworth Castle where they undertook a Leaders Challenge, where they searched the parklands for points of interest and took photos of each.

After returning to the camp, the Scouts prepared the fires for a serving of baked potatoes and delicious fillings.  After a quick rebuilding of the shelters, the Scouts settled down to gain their experience of sleeping in a survival shelter.  Hot chocolate and biscuits set the Scouts up for a good nights rest.

Rising on Sunday morning the Scouts started to show signs of tiredness as they played out a wide game, but they carried on to the conclusion at lunchtime.

All in all, this was a great achievement for all the Scouts who have met their requirements for their Expedition Challenge Badge, and some also gained enough experience for some activity badges too, including their Survival Skills Badge.

Thanks for all the help to the other leaders.

All the photos from the weekend can be found here.

A guide to joining Ardsley Scouts (Section)

With the addition of 3 new members this month, some information was required to inform and support both parents and scouts alike.

Please find links to A Guide to joining Ardsley Scouts (section) which complements the Welcome Letter.

As always, any questions, just ask.

Ed.
07778 000934

Scouts Expedition Challenge Camp - NAIF & Kit List

For all those Scouts (and Parents/Carers of) who are signed up for the Scouts Expedition Challenge Camp here is some information that you need.

Scouts Expedition Challenge Letter

Nights Away Information Form including Kit List

Please bring all your kit including your rucksack for checking next Wednesday 9th May 2012.

St. George's Day - Photos

If you did not attend St. George's Day at Wentworth on Sunday, you would not believe how wet it was...Here's the evidence, thanks to Sharon for the photo's, my camera was staying firmly in it's case in all that rain :-)

Scouts with brolly in one hand, make their promise

The value of a good waterproof with a hood!

Flags were still paraded, despite the rain

Let's hope we get Sunshine for our next event!

St.George's Day

Thank you to the many Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers that made the effort in the rain today to join in on the event at a very wet Wentworth Castle.

In summary 2 Chief Scouts Bronze Awards were presented for our Beavers.

St.George's Day - change of plan

It has been decided to change the time of today's service to midday please assemble at 11.45 at main entrance to Wentworth Castle Gardens. Due to the poor weather all the associated activities have been cancelled. It's expected to last an hour.

St George's Day Event - This Sunday

Just a quick update on this Sunday's St George's Day Event in view of the weather situation.

The event is still going ahead, and we hope you won't be put off by the weather. Obviously, dress appropriately for the conditions.

We'll be using the official car parks, rather than the field, so you won't get stuck. If you are coming for 2pm we'll meet you near the district tent.

And PLEASE NOTE that the the venue is WENTWORTH CASTLE, which is near Hood Green. The best way to get there from Ardsley, is via Haverlands Way, passing Wigfield Farm, and turning right at the deer farm. Follow the road, and as you go up the hill towards Hood Green, take the left turn signposted Northern College.

If you go to Wentworth Woodhouse in the village of Wentworth, you're on your own!

St Georges Day Event - Wentworth Castle

As part of our District St George's Day celebrations - St George is the Patron Saint of Scouting - you are invited you to a special George's Day event, which will be held this coming Sunday (29th April) at Wentworth Castle.

This event is for all Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers and their families.

Arrival is from 11:00am onwards, via the Northern College Entrance – you will be directed where to park.

Between 11:00am and 2:45pm it's your chance to enjoy the gardens and parkland, and take part in activities including archery, prussaking, canoe slalom, crafts, adventure playground, and a Sealed Knot medieval village. If you have a GPS-enabled phone bring it along and have a go at geocaching, a kind of high-tech treasure hunt.

At 2:45pm we'll make our way up to the castle with a parade of flags for a short St Georges Day service

The event will finish at 4:00pm, but you're welcome to continue enjoying the parklands and gardens until they close at 5:00pm.

We want you to enjoy the day as a family so all are welcome. Access to the gardens and parking, for which there is normally a charge, has  been arranged for FREE, however we would be grateful if you would make a small donation at the District Tent, where you can also pick up information about the various activities.

Wentworth Castle has a small cafe and a kiosk selling refreshments, including ice creams, however due to the potential volume of people attending, we recommend you bring along your own packed lunch and a drink.

Parents, if you do not wish to stay  for the event, you may drop your children off with the Leaders at 2pm and pick them up at 4pm.

Wentworth Castle is a beautiful and picturesque place; if you would like more details of what’s on offer or directions please check out the Wentworth Castle website at http://www.wentworthcastle.org

ALL SCOUT MEMBERS SHOULD WEAR UNIFORM.

Beaver Sleepover - April 2012

12 beavers, 3 leaders and 3 young leaders enjoyed a sleepover at the Scout Hut this weekend.  Working towards their creative and hikes away badges.

Beavers taking a turn at making marble mazes

Some Beavers show Ed, our Scout Leader how much more fun he could have as a Beaver Leader!

Beavers also made playdough scultures, hama peg coasters and other creative crafts.

Young leaders also enjoy the crafts!

The Beavers set up tents to bring the outdoors indoors for their sleepover.

Finding out that playing SNAP! can be a lot of fun...

In other areas 5 card stud poker is also being taught!

Saturday morning saw the Beavers take a 3 mile hike around the local trails and woods.

Young leaders show the Beavers the way

Beavers having a well earned rest stop.

A young leader gets involved with the bark rubbing

Playing in Hangmans Wood

Beavers make a new friend on the way round.

Big smiles as we make our way back to the Scout Hut.

Everyone had a good time and I'd like to thank Ed and Storm and the 3 Young Leaders, Rain, Thunder and Snow for working really hard and making the weekend great, looking forward to the next one.

Breeze.
Beaver Scout Leader.