Cross Country

This one is for Scouts only folks.

If your entering the Cross Country on Sunday, you're invited to stay over at Silverwood Saturday night. We'll be covering the camp fees and food, although feel free to bring some goodies to share around the fire!

If you want to take us up on the offer, drop me a line at: richardjkeys@me.com ASAP.

I'll then send you the details and relevant information.

Halloween Camp - PTC Form

Apologies to Scouts, but I intended to give out Permission to Camp forms for the Halloween Camp tonight.

Have no fear though, you can download one from here.

Church Parade

Thought I'd do a short post to say thanks to all those who turned up for Church Parade on Sunday.

Thanks everyone!

Reminders

October subs are due this week

This coming Sunday - Harvest Festival Church Parade. Beavers Cubs and Scouts meet at the Scout Hut for 10.15am, finish approx 11.45am. Full uniform please.

12th October - District Cross Country at Silverwood. See here for details.

No Beavers this week due to Kim's Anniversary

1st November - Pumpkin Party

Over the weekend of 31st October - 2nd November, we're planning some Halloween fun & games at Silverwood Scout Camp, and we hope you'll join us.

On the Saturday evening, 1st November, we're holding a Pumpkin Party. From 6pm there will be some ghostly games and activities for Beavers and Cubs. We'll be putting on some food from about 7.30pm, followed by a campfire. We're aiming to finish around 9pm. This is a family event so you're welcome to bring brothers and sisters, but all children must be accompanied by an adult. We're hoping you'll all make the effort and come in your best spooky outfit. Tickets will be £2.50each or £10 for a family ticket (up to 5 people). Food is included in the ticket price.

Scouts will be camping from Friday night through to Sunday. There will be some Halloween activities on the Friday night just for Scouts, and on the Saturday the Scouts will be helping us set up and run the party. Scouts' Mums and Dads are welcome to join us for the Pumpkin Party on the Saturday night.

Watch out for Booking Forms with more information, coming soon.

Bowling Night Update

We've had a re-think about the transport issues. It will be easier for everyone to meet at Barnsley Bowl at 6:45 and NOT at the Scout Hall. Have a word with Kim if you have a problem as she can arrange a seat or two for anyone without transport.

Important Dates to Note!

As I will be celebrating my 30th wedding anniversary (I know a very young child bride!) next week, there will NOT be a Beavers meeting on 1st October. Cubs will run as normal.

Sunday 5th October - I'll be there to see all your smiling faces at the Harvest Church Parade.

Thursday 9th October - Cubs are bowling at Barnsley Bowl. Hard copy details to be handed out this week. We will meet at 6:30 at H.Q. and go together en masse. We will need parental help with transport please so can you let me know if you will be able to help. We will aim to be back at H.Q. for 8:15. Uniform MUST be worn.

Kim

Downe 2009 - Two down, one to go!

We've had an excellent response so far for next year's Summer Camp. All the places on the first two minibuses have now been filled (in record time!), and we've started filling up our third bus. Once these places have gone that's it, so if you want to go, return your booking form as soon as possible.

Investitures

This week, the Scout troop welcomed several new members, who took their promise and were invested into the worldwide family of Scouts.

Congratulations everyone!

Bike Camp Report

Just thought I'd write a quick post to let everyone know how last weekend panned out.


We set off at nine(ish) on Saturday morning, making really good time up until we reached the footpaths near Silkstone. Several stiles, deep mud and a fence or two later we managed to get onto the campsite.

Sadly, due to the extremely laid back manner in which the Scouts set up camp (it was meant to be a relaxing weekend!) we never made it to Penistone show. Not that anyone minded as they were busy whizzing around the woods on their bikes!

The Scouts soon returned as the night drew in and everyone started to get a little hungry...jacket spuds and a bit of a BBQ soon sorted that out. The Scouts then did their usual "Will they, wont they" routine in regards to sleeping in the Bivvy they had built. Amazingly however, a few of them actually stayed the night (well...until 6am!) in the shelter!

In what seemed like no time at all it was time to "leisurely" pack up camp and set off on the long journey home. All the Scouts did really well riding back...it's a shame I couldn't manage the same feat!

Thanks to all the Scouts who came along, if you missed out don't worry as the next adventure is already in the pipeline...watch this space!

Scout Bike Camp - Reminder

Scouts going on the Silverwood Bike Camp this weekend need to meet at HQ tomorrow (Saturday) for 9.00am. You will need your bike (obviously!) and a helmet, and a day sack with your packed lunch and waterproofs. The rest of your camping gear can go in a separate bag which will be going by car.

Downe 2009 get's off to a flying start!

We've had an excellent initial response for next year's Summer Camp, with just 4 places remaining from the initial allocation of 26 places.