further panto update

Apparently, the venue is at the opposite side of the carpark near the George pub. Sorry for the confusion - I'm a blonde!

Panto date

Sorry guys, forgot to say it's on Sunday 6th. I have done a hard copy for everyone as well.

Pantomime details

Be at The Operatic Centre, George Street,Wombwell to be seated no later than 2:15. Park in the swimming pool carpark and it's below the crossroads opposite the carpark. It's expected to finish approx 5pm.
Refreshments: when you get there decide what you want so you can tell me and pay me so that they can box our order up for me to dish out at the interval. You can get thngs yourself at the interval if you like but they prefer to do it this way. Or take your own.

Our seats are F1 TO F7 G1 TO G5 H1 TO H7 J1 TO J7 K1 TO K7 AND L1 TO L5 sit where you like in those.

I'll be there at 2pm to greet you. Oh yes I will!

Kim

Christmas Greetings

Hi,

On behalf of all the Leaders I'd just like to wish all our members and supporters a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Just a reminder there are no meetings this week, but we're back to normal next week. Have a great time and we'll see you in the new year.

Ian

Message from Spud

We've received this Christmas email from Spud (Andy).....

Hi everyone!

I just wanted to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Sorry I’ve not been in touch sooner... as usual, things have been pretty hectic! I’m working in the Yorkhill Children’s Hospital in Glasgow at the moment – the job here is fantastic – but I move on to another hospital to do adult General Surgery at the start of February.

I’ve got involved with a Cub pack here now... 4th Glasgow... The group has been on the go since 1908, but it’s struggling at the moment through lack of adults. When I joined, they only had a GSL (acting as CSL), BSL and ABSL. We’ve got good sized Beaver and Cub sections, and as usual we don’t have any shortage of kids. But the main problem at the moment is that we need to start a Scout Troop. I’ve taken on the CSL role, and am working on drumming up more adult support from parents, so hopefully in the New Year we’ll be in a better position to juggle things to start a Scout Troop too – especially cause half the kids are 10 already! I’ve taken the liberty of copying you guys by setting up a blog! http://4thGlasgowCubs.blogspot.com

I keep an eye on your blog too! Glad to see you’re all still having plenty of fun! Looks like you had a couple of great camps towards the end of the season. It’d be great to hear from you all sometime... take care & have a great Christmas!

Andy

Christmas Dates

Sorry I haven't written for a while but my computer has been poorly but is all better now.
Mon 10 Dec is the District Carol Service open to all sections. Meet at Darfield Church just before 6pm in full uniform. Pick up about 7.

Sun 16 Dec is our Christingle Church Parade, a family friendly service so you can all come along to join in, Mums, Dads, siblings etc. Meet at HQ at 10.10 am. Pick up about 11.40. Full uniform please with money for collection optional.

Weds/Thurs 19 & 20 Dec are as normal but we are closed 26 & 27 Dec. Open as usual the following week.

I only have 2 panto tickets left - I'll let you know the times and venue as soon as I have them confirmed.
Kim

Scout Challenge - Reminder

Any Scouts wanting to take part in the District Challenge this Saturday (17 November), please let me know asap. The event is at Silverwood from 10am to 5pm. You'll need a packed lunch. I can give you a lift there and back if you would like to go. Cheers Ian.

Update: I'll be picking up at 9.30am from HQ, so meet there if you want a lift up to Silverwood.

Update: We Won! A team comprising 3 Scouts from Ardsley and 2 from Hoyland won 4 out of 5 events at the District Challenge. The challenges were tent pitching, fire lighting, first aid, pioneering and a rope trail. Thanks to James, James H and Ethan for taking part. We have a huge trophy for our efforts, which we shall have to defend next year.

Scouts - 10-Pin Bowling

A reminder that this Wednesday night, instead of a troop meeting, the Scouts will be going 10-Pin bowling. This event is only open to those scouts who came to the Remembrance Sunday church parade.

Update 15/11/2007:

Our bowling evening was a great success. Results were as follows: 1st James (82pts), 2nd Thomas (72), 3rd Dale (68). Joint 4th Jaye, Abbie & Robert (65), 7th Emma (61), 8th Lewis (46), 9th Ewan (30), and 10th Ethan (18). Adult results were 1st Steve (144), 2nd Ian (120), 3rd Ed (111) and 4th Kim (100). Well done everyone.

Beavers night off

There will NOT be a Beavers on 22 November. This is because Kim has a very important work's event to go to that night. There WILL be a Cubs though as there are other Leaders to run that.

Latest news

First, the swimming gala....5 Scouts and 10 Cubs turned up to represent us and despite winning several heats and finals had to concede defeat yet again to Hoyland. (Once again Hoyland took more Cubs and Scouts than we did so won on numbers as much as anything). However, we were very proud of those who turned up as they swam their socks off and didn't give up til the final stroke! Thank you to all those parents who stayed and supported us. All swimmers will receive a medal of appreciation.

Secondly the Remembrance Day service.... 10 Scouts and 13 Cubs attended and we were very pleased with this turnout. Thanks again to parents for understanding that we needed a good attendance for this very special event.

Beavers/Cubs

Beavers have been very busy lately working on their Imagination badges. I have been impressed with the brilliant robots. The Healthy Eating badge work was very good too. Thanks parents/carers for your support with all this. I am planning our next badge now but we have a busy crafting time coming up with Christmas so close.
Next year we will be spending a lot of time on a 2008 Challenge programme for which we get to wear a special badge all year... more later. We said bye to William and Niall this week as they have moved up to Cubs. We also said hello recently to Charlie and Connor.

Cubs have just finished the Astonomers badge plus some of the kids have been working on other badges in their own time as well. Next one is the Communicators badge and finishing the Scientist badge. All this and Christmas crafts too!!
ps Fingers crossed we win the Swimming Gala tomorrow!

Kim

Christmas Event

Sunday 6 January at Wombwell to see Robinson Crusoe (panto). For Beavers, Cubs and Scouts - oh yes it is! £5 each. I need to know who's going and collect money in asap so you've got til Thursday 22 Nov to let me know. If you come after that (like lots of you did for Spooktacular) you will have missed out.

Thanks to everyone who ordered Webb Ivory - hope it's all ok and thanks a lot for your prompt payments.
Kim