Panto Reminder

Just a quick reminder that it's the Panto tomorrow (Wednesday). Oh yes it is!

We'll be meeting at the Academy Theatre in Birdwell from 6.30pm. The show starts at 7pm prompt so please make sure you're there in plenty of time. There is an interval where drinks and sweets may be purchased, so you may wish to bring a small amount of pocket money. Uniform waist up please, i.e. shirts/jumpers & neckers.

NB. The Panto is for those who have ordered and paid for tickets already. We have no spare tickets.

There are no Beaver, Cub or Scout meetings this week or next, so if you're not going to the Panto have a great Christmas, and we'll see you in the New Year. Normal meetings resume the first week of January.

Christingle Service - All Sections - Sunday 19th December 2010 10:15

It's the Christingle family service at Ardsley Church on Sunday 19th December 2010 from 10.30 to 11:45 approx.

All sections, Beavers, Cubs and Scouts are asked to attend in uniform.

This is a very popular service with the children, and you and your family are welcome stay for the service.

Please report to Scout HQ by 10:15 to prepare the flags.  Service starts at 10.30 prompt.

Merry Christmas!

Scouts Flight Sim Sleepover 18th December - NO CHARGE

The price for the Scouts Flight Sim

sleepover this coming weekend is

FREE, nothing, not a penny, nowt, zero.

Ian has kindly offered to cover this event from Scout funds as a Christmas treat, we hope that this will mean that we will have another excellent turnout.

Merry Christmas!

Scouts Flight Sim Sleepover 18th December 2010 3pm

Scouts are invited to a flight sim sleepover starting at 3PM on Saturday 18th December 2010.

• Drop off by 3PM on the Saturday afternoon
• Bring your laptop or computer/monitor plus joy stick, flight sim software, headphones if you have any of these items - NO RESPONSIBILITY WILL BE ACCEPTED BY THE GROUP FOR LOSS or DAMAGE FOR PERSONAL EQUIPMENT
• Overnight kit - INCLUDING FULL SCOUT UNIFORM (NO UNIFORM, NO SLEEPOVER)
• Flight Sim Fun, followed by a Movie and Pizza
• Sunday 19th - Breakfast, followed by Christingle Service at Ardsley Church 10.30 - pick up from Scout HQ from 11:45 onwards.
• Price: FREE

Expression of Interest: Please email ed@ardsleyscouts.org.uk indicating name of Scout(s) wishing to join in.  Permission to camp forms to follow.

Any Scout wishing just to attend the Christingle Service on Sunday the 19th December 2010 please arrive by 10:15.

Any questions or queries please email me: ed@ardsleyscouts.org.uk


Seasons Greetings.

Ed.

Carols in the Park - Cancelled

I'm afraid the latest victim of the weather is Carols in the Park, planned for this Thursday (9th December) - the organisers have been in touch to say they have had to cancel due to the snow.

We're hoping to be back to normal this week, with Beavers and Scouts meeting tomorrow (Wednesday) and Cubs on Thursday. Don't forget your December subs.

Cubs closed


Due to weather and minor roads cubs will be closed tonight (2-11-10)
Back to normal next week.
Don’t forget you warm outdoor stuff as we will be joining the Ardsley Residents Association for carols in the park, Meet at scout hut as usual

Scout Meetings Cancelled - 01/12/2010

Hello,
Due to the poor weather conditions, both meetings (Scouts and Beavers) have been cancelled for today, 01/12/2010.

Hopefully we will be back to normal for next week!

Ed.

Carols in the Park - 9th December

Beavers, Cubs and Scouts have been invited to take part in 'Carols in the Park' event on Thursday 9th December. This event is being organised by Ardsley Residents Association, and will take place in the Tranquil Garden in Ardsley Park. Carols will be accompanied by Barnsley Youth Jazz Orchestra.

We're going to meet at the Scout Hut at 6.30pm, and walk down to the park together. We expect to be back at the scout hut for 8.15pm. Please wear your uniform, but also wear warm outdoor clothes. Everyone is welcome to come along. Beavers and Scouts will be meeting as usual on Wednesday 8th.

Bowling Trip Date change !!!!!

Please note we have changed the date to 16th Dec

On Thursday 16th December we will be going to Barnsley Bowl instead of our usual pack night.
Each child will have one game of bowling followed by chips in a basket and a drink.
On the night you will be required to drop your child at Barnsley Bowl Carlton S71 2AZ @ 6:15 for a 6:30 start and pick back up again for 8:15.

Akela (0782082381)
Akela@ardsleyscouts.org.uk

Cubs Last week

Last week cubs had a bonfire/fireworks theme.

We made wax and chalk firework pictures but I think their

favorite thing was the Chocolate sparklers ( Chocolate fingers and sprinkles)

Beaver Investiture 27 10 2010

On the 27th October, 3 new Beaver Scouts officially joined the Ardsley Air Scout Group.  All of the Beavers behaved really well during the ceremony which marked the first official investiture performed by Andrea, our Beaver Scout Leader.

Pictures are here for you to enjoy.  Congratulations to all those concerned and we look forward to seeing our new recruits progress through the different sections.  Well Done, Everyone!

Our newest recruits look splendid in their uniforms, what a smart looking bunch!

For more pictures from the ceremony follow this link:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/30263703@N04/sets/72157625298682118

Ed.

Halloween 2010

On Saturday just gone Ardsley Scout Group hosted their 2010 Halloween event.





One of the many  great entries in the Pumpkin Parade

 

Contestents in the Beavers Section Best Halloween Costume

Over 120 people were catered for and entertained by the Scout Leaders and Helpers.  The event had taken weeks to prepare and set up began at 09:30 on the Saturday morning, with preparation for food which included Pie and Peas or Baked Potatoes, Parkin or Flapjack as well as a range of hot and cold drinks.

Entertainment was planned in the form of a Ghost Walk, the launching of over 50 Chinese lanterns, camp fire songs, toffee apple decorating as well as a range of competitions.  Thanks to everyone for helping out before, during and after the event - no one likes to clean up after a party! - but we are grateful to those that did.

The Cubs and Scouts had a sleepover in the dormitories of Silverwood Lodge and enjoyed hot chocolate and a special Halloween cake, made by Claire(thank you) whilst watching a movie - Ghostbusters of course!  As always it took a little while for the excitement to give way to sleep for the sleepover guests, so it was great that we got some really good help from the older Scouts to pack up the next morning.

For all of the many people that donated prizes, provided support before, during and after the event, we could not do this without your help- so thank you once more.

Finally here are a few snaps taken during the evening. We could really do with appointing an event photographer, as I always get wrapped in the doing (like lighting lanterns!) and forget to capture the moment...Any volunteers?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/30263703@N04/sets/72157625298707636/

Hope to see you all turn out for the District Swimming Gala on the 13th of this month, more details to be posted soon!

Ed.