Coming up this week

Just a few reminders regarding events this coming week:-

Big Adventure Briefings

This week our District Commissioner, Bruce Meek, is coming to tell us all about plans for the Big Adventure Camp in July. This camp will be open to Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers, and to any parents who would like to get involved. The presentations are as follows Beavers - Wednesday 6pm, Scouts - Wednesday 7pm, Cubs Thursday - 7pm. There will be tea and coffee available.

Beaver Sleepover

This Saturday (2 April) we're holding a sleepover for Beaver Scouts in the Scout Hut. They will be 'camping' in tents, indoors. Beavers taking part will earn their 'Nights Away 1' badge.

Mothering Sunday Church Parade

This Sunday (3 April) it's our Mothers' Day Church Parade for all sections. Parents are very welcome to stay for the service. Meet at the Scout hut at 10.15am; finishes approx 11.45am. Please wear full uniform.

Scout camp this weekend

Just to reminder those Scouts and Explorers going on this weekend's camp - you need to bring your permission to camp form and £12 camp fee to Scouts this Wednesday.

And for the older Scouts and Explorers who are hiking to the camp site - you know who you are: You need to bring your rucksack to Scouts this week.

Mother's Day Church Parade

A quick reminder that we have a Church Parade coming up in a couple of weeks. It's the Mother's Day Family Service and it's on Sunday 3rd April. We'll be meeting at the Scout Hut at 10.15am and finishing at approx 11.45am. All Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers are encouraged to attend.

Big Adventure Briefings

This Summer hundreds of Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, and Explorers from all over Barnsley will gather at Silverwood Scout Camp for the Big Adventure Camp. The camp dates are Friday 1 – Sunday 3 July. Next week we're holding a series of briefings at the Scout Hut for members and parents, as follows:-

Beavers: Wednesday 30 March, 6pm to 6.45pm
Cubs: Thursday 31 March, 7pm to 7.45pm
Scouts and Explorers: Wednesday 30 March, 7pm to 7.45pm

Please be sure to come along to find out what it’s all about and how you can take part.

Photos from the Explorer Hike

John took some photos of the Explorers preparing themselves for their expedition.  You can find them by following this link.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/30263703@N04/sets/72157626156832821/

Cheers.

Ed.

CHANGE OF DATE: Next Explorer and Scout Camp now 26th March 2011

Attention all Explorers and Scouts:

The date of the next explorers and scouts camp has been moved from the weekend of the 19th March to the weekend of the 26th March 2011. The blog calendar has been updated.


A permission to camp form will be issued this Wednesday with the details about the camp.

Any questions please ask one of the leaders.

Thanks
Ed.

ed@ardsleyscouts.org.uk

Explorers Expedition Prep - 11th to 12th March 2011

 


 5 Explorers took a couple of hours to review some first aid basics and refreshed their map reading and navigation skills on Friday evening.

The presentation for the Navigation Skills Refresher can be found here.

More information can be found at

ScoutBase Resources

Ordnance Survey

In addition I've found this great web application on how to use a map and compass

The presentation for the First Aid in under 10 minutes can be found here

The videos from the presentation can be found here

On Saturday we all enjoyed a walk around Cawthorne, following this route.  The Explorers, carrying full ruck sacks took turns in navigating us all round the route, bringing us back to Cawthorne Park where they expertly cooked bacon sandwiches on Trangias (Meths camp cooking stoves)

All in all a very good way to enjoy the start of a weekend. Thanks to all those who participated, you did yourselves proud. 

Ed, Ian, John and Rich

March Beaver of the Month and Newly Invested Member

We have another couple of Beavers enjoying new status at this weeks meeting. Above is the lucky Beaver of the Month, the award was given for good attendance, always willing to contribute and his constant enthusiasm. Below is our most newly invested member taking our colony up to 18!

CHANGE OF DATE: Next Explorer and Scout Camp now 26th March 2011

Attention all Explorers and Scouts:

The date of the next explorers and scouts camp has been moved from the weekend of the 19th March to the weekend of the 26th March 2011.  The blog calendar has been updated.

A permission to camp form will be issued this Wednesday with the details about the camp.

Any questions please ask one of the leaders.

Thanks

Ed.
ed@ardsleyscouts.org.uk