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.

Scout Sleepover - 23 January

Tomorrow night (Friday) we're running a sleepover in the Scout Hut for Scouts only from 6.30pm. We'll be running a games competition, followed by pizza & a movie. On Saturday morning we'll be going up to the Metrodome for a swim, then back to the scout hut, finishing at 3.00pm. The cost is £12 inc food and admission to the Metrodome.

You'll need your sleeping bag, washing kit, and swimwear & towel. No uniform, no penknives.

Please bring your £12 and Permission to Camp form on the night. I will have a few spare forms with me, so if you've lost yours ask your parent to pop in and sign one.

Merry Christmas!

Just like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all the Leaders.

Meetings resume week commencing 5th January.

(For Scouts attending the Sleepover this coming Saturday, so far arrangments are as per the permission to camp form, but please check the Blog before you come for any changes.)

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.

Panto Tonight!

Just a reminder that it's the Panto tonight.

Oh yes it is!

You need to be at the Academy/Take2 Theatre in Birdwell for 6.15pm latest. You can drop off any time after 6.00pm. The car park at the theatre is usually fairly chaotic so don't leave it to the last minute.

Please make sure you personally hand over your child to Kim.

If you haven't already paid for your Panto tickets please bring the money with you tonight.

For those not attending the Panto, a reminder that there are no beaver, cub, or scout meetings this week.

spare panto tickets

I have 3 spare tickets to see the panto. If you haven't already booked to go or if a parent wants to join us please let Kim know asap.

Scout Section Notices

Scout Section Meetings Over Christmas

Please note, tonight (10 Dec) is our last normal Scout Section meeting before Christmas. Arrangements over Christmas are as follows:-

17 Dec – Panto* at the Academy/Take2 Theatre, Birdwell
24 Dec – No Meeting
31 Dec – No Meeting
07 Jan – Back to normal

* I’m afraid if you haven’t already booked your Panto tickets it’s too late.

Christingle Service – 21 Dec

Scouts will be attending the Christingle family service on Sunday 21 December. Please be at HQ in full uniform for 10.15am latest (HQ will be open from 10am). The service will finish at approx 11.45am

Xmas Sleepover – 27/28 Dec

We’re organising a Sleepover for 27/28 December. Depending on numbers this will either be at HQ or in the Lodge at Silverwood. The cost is £12 each. Scouts will be given details tonight and we're looking for email confirmation by the end of this week if you want to go. Permission to Camp forms will be sent out by email next week.

Australian Damper Bread

Last night the Cubs tried their hand at a spot of baking (well I think that’s what you call it) using an age old recipe for Australian Damper Bread.
In colonial Australia, stockmen developed the technique of making damper out of necessity. Often away from home for weeks, with just a camp fire to cook on and only sacks of flour as provisions, a basic staple bread evolved. It was originally made with flour and water and a good pinch of salt, kneaded, shaped into a round, and baked in the ashes of the campfire or open fireplace.
As you can see the kids enjoyed getting their hands and uniforms dirty.

Beavers and Cubs over Christmas

The panto is on Wednesday 17th December so there will NOT be a Cubs on the 18th.
There will NOT be a Beavers or a Cubs due to Christmas and New Year bank holidays on 24th/25th December and 31 Dec/1st Jan 09. Beavers will be open on 7th January and Cubs on 8th January as normal.

Christingle Services

Tuesday 9th December: The District Christingle for all Sections to be held at Hoyland's St Andrews church. I'll post more details later.

Sunday 21st December: Our own family Christingle service. All the family are welcome to join us for this one. More details later.

Christmas began this week.....

Beavers and Cubs were all busy little elves this week making Christmas decorations and having fun with a new game, Cotton Ball Caper! Even Scouts enjoyed that one. We also welcomed a few new faces into Beavers this week to make up for the ones we lose up to Cubs - I've warned Blackford Sports to stock up on uniforms!

Beaver Bowling

Our Beaver bowling night was a huge success. There were some tremendous scores and I think maybe we ought to run an inter-section competition as Beavers could give Scouts a run for their money! They certainly bet the Leaders who were pulling no punches either! Ardsley Beavers don't take any prisoners! Wonder if we ought to challenge Hoyland?