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.

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.

St Georges Day Parade

A big thanks to all who came to St Georges Day Parade on Sunday

St. George's Day Parade - 25 April

Here are the arrangements for this Sunday's St. George's Day Parade. The parade will set off from Wombwell Scout Hut, march to St Mary's Church where there will be a short service, and then march back again. We will be meeting at 2pm and expect to finish at approx 4pm.

Wombwell Scout Hut is located at Wainwright Place, off Wilson Street. Head along Wombwell Lane past Tescos, and keep going until you come to the roundabout. Then take the right fork Barnsley Road. Wilson Street is the next right turn. After 200 metres watch out for leaders. We will wait on Wilson Street so you can drop off without parking. Leaders will be there from 1.50pm. The parade leaves at 2.20pm so don't be late!

Wear full uniform, including black shoes or trainers if you have them.

Parents, you are welcome to follow the parade on foot, but there may not be any room in the church. If not, we'll should be back at Wombwell Scout Hut by approx. 4pm.

Please do not try and park in Wainwright Place; we have been asked to keep it clear for the parade and residents' vehicles.

Church Parade - Sunday 14 March

The first Church Parade of the year is the Mothers' Day Family Service on Sunday 14th March. All Beavers, Cubs and Scouts are expected to attend. Please meet at the Scout Hut for 10.15am. Approximate finish time is 11.45am. Wear full uniform, including black shoes or trainers. Mums and Dads are welcome to stay for the service.

Scouts FlightSim Sleepover Postponed

Apologies for the short notice, but I'm afraid we're going to have to postpone the Scouts FlightSim Sleepover we were holding this coming weekend due to lack of leaders. We are trying to rearrange for early in the new year so watch this space for details.

A reminder that it's the Panto tomorrow night. Those who have ordered tickets need to arrive at the Academy Theatre in Birdwell from 6.00pm. The show starts at 6.30pm.

If you're not going to the Panto there are no section meetings this week so we'll see you on Sunday morning for the Christingle Church Parade. Meet at 10am. Finish approx 11.45am. Parents are very welcome to stay for the service.

District Swimming Gala - 7 November

Here's advance notice of a couple of events coming up in early November:

7 November - District Swimming Gala

This is a very popular not-to-be-missed event for all sections, which this year is being held at Wombwell Baths on the evening of Saturday 7 November. There are competitive races for Cubs, Scouts, and Explorers, and for Beavers there's a fun swim. Everyone who turns up will have an opportunity to swim.

8 November - Remembrance Sunday Church Parade

This is one of two church parades in the year where we ask for and expect a full turnout, the other is the St. George's Day Parade in April. This church parade is for Cubs, Scouts and Explorers only. We will be meeting, as usual, at 10.15am and expect to finish by 11.45am.

More details will follow, but please put these dates in your diary.

This Sunday - Harvest Festival Church Parade

It's the Harvest Festival Church Parade this coming Sunday, 4th October at Christ Church, Ardsley. We hope all beavers, cubs, scouts and explorers will attend. We'll be meeting at HQ from 10.00am; the service starts at 10.30am. We expect to finish at 11.45am approx. Please come in full uniform and bring a contribution for the collection.

Our friends at the church go to a lot of trouble to involve us in the service and make it child-friendly and fun, so please come along and show your support.

Parents are welcome to stay for the service.

St. George's Day Parade

Each year Scout groups across the world get together to mark St. George’s Day. (St. George is the Patron Saint of Scouting as well as all his other jobs.) In our District, each Group takes it in turn to host a St George’s Day parade around their village. This year it’s Hoyland Common’s turn.

We would like all Beavers, Cubs & Scouts to join us this Sunday (26 April) to mark St. George’s Day. We will be meeting at Fitzwilliam Street at 1pm, and parading to St Peter’s Church at Kirk Balk. After a short church service we will parade back to Fitzwilliam Street. We expect to be finished by 3.30pm. Please wear full uniform.

Directions: Travelling from Birdwell to Hoyland Common, go straight ahead at the Allotts Corner traffic lights. Fitzwilliam Street is second on the left.

Mother's Day Parade

A reminder that this Sunday (22 March) it's our Mothers' Day Family Service & Church Parade. We'll be meeting at 10.15am on Sunday morning, and expect to finish around 11.45am. All Beavers, Cubs and Scouts are expected to attend.

Church Parade - Thanks

Can I just say a big thankyou to everyone who came to the Church Parade this Sunday for helping to make Roger's last service so special. It was great to see so many of you there.

Church Parade this Sunday

A reminder that there is a church parade this Sunday. We'll be meeting at the Scout Hut from 10.00am, and expect to finish at approximately 11.45am. This is a special service to mark the retirement of our Vicar, Roger Evans, so we'd like a good turn out from Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. Parents are very welcome to stay for the service, which starts at 10.30am.

Church Parade - 22 February

Can you please make a diary note about a special Church Parade which is being held on Sunday 22 February to mark the retirement of our vicar, Roger Evans. It would be great to have all the Beavers, Cubs and Scouts there to mark this special ocassion, so we hope you will all make every effort to attend.

Christingle Church Parade this Sunday

Just a reminder that it's the Christingle Family Service and Church Parade this Sunday (21 Dec). We'll be meeting from 10.00am on Sunday morning, and expect to finish around 11.45am. All Beavers, Cubs and Scouts are expected to attend, in full uniform please. Parents are welcome to stay for the service, which will be the usual mix of traditional carols and burnt sultanas.

5th October - Church Parade

Our next Church Parade will be the Harvest Festival Family Service on Sunday 5th October at Christ Church, Ardsley. We will be meeting at 10.10am at HQ, and expect to finish around 11.45am. All sections are expected to attend.