Summer Camp is now fully booked

We have now filled all the remaining places for this year's Summer Camp. Thanks everyone for supporting this event. If you've missed out on a place this time round, don't worry, there will be other camps to look forward to.

Scouts - Langsett Walk

Any Scouts wishing to take part in the walk around Langsett this Saturday (20 March) should meet at the Scout Hut at 9am on Saturday morning. You should wear strong shoes or boots if you have them, and bring a wind/waterproof jacket. Otherwise dress for the weather conditions. We expect to get back between 1 and 2pm.

Scouts - Wide Game Tonight

Weather permitting we'll be doing a Wide Game tonight at Scouts, so there's no need to wear uniform. Instead wear warm outdoor clothes. Please spread the word!

Also, this coming Saturday (20th) we are planning a walk around Langsett for Scouts. If you would like to go, please let us know tonight. (We may need one or two parents to help with transport.)

Summer Camp - last few places

We have a few places left for Summer Camp if anyone else would like to go. The camp is open to Cubs and Scouts. We're going to Blackwell Adventure in Worcester. It's a great campsite with loads to do onsite and in the surrounding area - check out their website for more information. The dates are Saturday 24th to Saturday 31st July. If you would like to go, or if you would like more information, ask your Leader, or email ian @ ardsleyscouts dot org dot uk.

Kingswood Consent Forms - Reminder

Just a quick reminder for those Scouts going to Kingswood at the end of March - I need you to bring your completed parental consent forms tonight.

Summer Fayre

It’s our annual Summer Fayre on 12^th June and I would like to ask you could donate any of the following items for sale and prizes on the stalls.

Toiletries, perfumes, sweets, chocolates, biscuits (watch sell by dates), bottles of BOOZE or pop, books ( as up to date as possible - i.e. don't donate old, musty ones as they won't sell) crafts, unwanted gifts, costume jewellery, lotions and potions, games and puzzles (no missing pieces).

I know it's cheeky to say but this is not a jumble sale so I need all donations to be in mint condition. No electrical items can be accepted.

Please start your donations asap.

Last year we raised over £650, which bought new camping gear for all and subsidised the Beaver Sleepover.

Thank you in anticipation of your continuing generous support.

Kim

Scout Camp - May 2010

Advance notice for Scouts that we are planning a long weekend camp for the first weekend in May. The venue is still to be decided. We will be setting off on the evening of Friday 30th April and returning on Monday 3rd (May Day Bank Holiday). The cost will be approximately £50. More details to follow.

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.

District Cyclocross - Sunday 7th March

It's the District Cyclocross this Sunday (7th March) at Silverwood Scout Camp. If you would like to go, please meet at Silverwood for 12.30 for a 1pm start. Estimated finish time is 3pm. You will need a bike suitable for cross country and a helmet. It will be very muddy so wear suitable clothes. Refreshments will be available, or you can bring your own.

Silverwood Scout Camp is on the A628 between Dodworth and Silkstone. After the Bluebell Inn roundabout, watch for a left turn just after the bend, then follow the woodland track to the campsite.

March Subs Due This Week

Just a reminder that March Subs are due this week. This is our year end so if you owe anything for past months can you please settle up. Thanks

missing coat

Has anyone taken home a blue coat by mistake? It belongs to a Cub and it has his name in it. (JS) He would be grateful if you could bring it in this week please.

Scouts - Free Kingswood Places

We've been offered 10 FREE places for Kingswood Activity Centre at Penistone for the last weekend in March. These are for Scouts only. If you would like to go, I need to know asap - preferably tonight, so that I can confirm our interest. You can email me if you prefer: ian at ardsleyscouts dot org dot uk

Update 11/2/10: I have just one place left now. Let me know asap if you want it. (Takers so far: Thomas S, Lewis R, Niall  G, Sam D, Ewan A, Laurie A, Wesley P, Ethan R, and Chris H.) The dates are 26th to 28th March - will post further details as I get them. Ian.