|
15 May 2012
|
Latest Beaver Colony events announced
Saturday 19th May 2012 Beaver Jubilee Party @ District Hq, Clayhall Road, Gosport. 13:00 - 16:00 starting off with bases making crowns, flags, rosettes etc. then a break for some party nibbles followed by party games. Dress code of red, white and blue. The event is free so if you wish to provide some food to share, it would be very much appreciated.
Tuesday 22nd May 2012 Beavers will be making junk monsters, therefore we're asking parents to save yoghurt pots, bottles, cereal boxes, bottle tops and then to bring them along on the night.
Tuesday 29th May 2012 Tye dye night, therefore we're asking for the beavers to bring along a light coloured old t-shirt/ top with them on the night.
Saturday 16th June 2012 Beaver-lympics @ Lyons Copse Campsite, Sandy lane, Shedfield, Southampton. This is a county run event and the cost is £10 per Beaver for all activities, badge and a medallion. Activities to include Aqua field, Track and field events, team games, a visit to the Lympic Village etc. Site opens 8.30am, opening ceremony 9.30am, 10am start activities - 4pm. Need packed lunch and neckers and a change of clothes. Tuck shop will also be available.
|
|
|
14 May 2012
|
Change to Cubs finish time next week
On Monday 21 May Cubs will have Flag Down at 19:30, to allow for the distribution of tents and equipment for District Camp the following weekend. We expect that this should all be completed by 20:00. Please remember to return the Permission to Camp forms at this meeting.
|
|
|
14 May 2012
|
Latest Troop events announced
Friday 18th May 2012 Water Activities at Stoke Lake - will need some help towing to get our fleet there. It will be a wet session as we need to get boats tested.
Sunday 20th May 2012 Raft Race and Canoe Regatta - 0845 to 1600 at Broderick Hall, Clayhall Road. No uniform but bring water clothing and change of clothes, Raft building and race in morning followed by Canoe regatta in afternoon.
Friday 25th May (1730 hrs) to Sunday 27th May (1500 hrs) 2012 The District Annual Camp at Lyons Copse - Arrive at 1730 to set up and collection will be at 1500 on Sunday - attendees will be forwarded a Permission to Camp Form.
|
|
|
9 May 2012
|
RIB fundraising update
News on fundraising for the RIB so far:
- Scout Funds from previous fund raising (£1000) used to purchase RIB
- RN Grant of £2500 received
- Donations received from organisers of recent beach clean as they appreciated Scouts support - two cheques each of £100
- One of our scouts (Beth) held a cake sale at school raising £48
Thanks to all who has helped so far.
With the RN grant in place we have ordered the new engine so we need to get busy fund raising (and still need a volunteer coordinator, names to Skip please!).
More info on a couple of our plans shortly.
|
|
|
9 May 2012
|
Working Party this Sunday
Please help with Work Party on Sunday 13th May (even if you can only spare an hour or so any time would help) where we need to get the following done:
- Rib tubes and rib cleaned down ready for engine fitting
- Grass cutting
- Boat and trailer check ahead of new season
- Garage organising including shelf building
- Altar fire refurbishment (we have 2 but need to get heights altered so if anyone can weld and has some kit that would assist)
|
|
|
9 May 2012
|
Animal Bedding Appeal
At this evening's meeting Phil advised the Scouts that the Stubbington Ark Animal Sanctuary are in desperate need of bedding material for their animals this following an increase in the number of animals at the shelter and the recent extreme wet and cold weather. The shelter are seeking donations of old blankets, sheets, pillow cases, duvet covers and towels. Pillows and duvets are not suitable. We've set the scouts a challenge of creating a collection of the above that can be transferred to the sanctuary at the end of the month.
All donations to Troop Meetings, please, and gratefully received.
|
|
|
9 May 2012
|
Animal Bedding Appeal
At this evening's meeting Phil advised the Scouts that the Stubbington Ark Animal Sanctuary are in desperate need of bedding material for their animals this following an increase in the number of animals at the shelter and the recent extreme wet and cold weather. The shelter are seeking donations of old blankets, sheets, pillow cases, duvet covers and towels. Pillows and duvets are not suitable. We've set the scouts a challenge of creating a collection of the above that can be transferred to the sanctuary at the end of the month.
All donations to Troop Meetings, please, and gratefully received.
|
|
|
2 May 2012
|
No Pack meeting on Monday 7 May
As Monday is a Bank Holiday, there's no Pack meeting.
|
|
|
30 Apr 2012
|
Troop members in world record bid
Although this wasn't a Group activity, we're happy to play our part in publicising this! Members of the Troop attend Bay House School in Gosport, and took part in their attempt to a set new world record with Olympic rings. More details are available here.
|
|
|
26 Apr 2012
|
Camp Skills Weekend - 11th May to 13th May 2012
Anyone who is interested in taking part in the Elles Camping Competiton would benefit from attending this weekend as well as anyone else who wants to improve their camping skills.
Please tell Skip by this Friday if you want to attend.
Date - 11th - 13th May 2012
Place - Lyons Copse (Pine Cabin)
Cost - £18.00
Time - 17:00 Friday 11 May to 16:00 Sunday 13th May.
|
|
|
26 Apr 2012
|
Your Group Needs You
We have recently been given the opportunity to take over the ownership of the Hampshire Rib which we have been looking after for a few years, however it needs a number of repairs including some extensive work on the controls and engine or get a replacement engine. The replacement engine option means we can reduce running costs, reduce repair costs and make it easier to use.
We have secured a RN Sea Scout Grant (£2500) which would meet nearly half the new engine costs, which is a brilliant start, but we need to raise the other half of the funds needed for the new engine and urgent work to the trailer and we need everyones help to support this so we can maintain and improve our water programme. We are also targeting a new pulling boat if we can raise additional funds though this will be a challenge.
Fundraising has already started as Beth has volunteered to do a cake sale so thanks to Beth and we are underway already
So please you too can also help with:-
- Fundraising ideas
- Help support and join in with fund raising
- Let us know if you know of any grants or sponsorship opportunities
We are also considering perhaps a big fundraiser on May Bank Holiday weekend but your ideas and support would be welcome.
|
|
|
26 Apr 2012
|
District Kayak Courses
This year's District Kayak course are about to start, the booking documents are available here and here. Please apply to Ken direct, details on the form.
|
|
|
23 Apr 2012
|
Group win District Silverware
At this years' St George’s Day the Group were awarded District Trophies. The Cub Scout Pack won the Doris Long Trophy and the Scout Troop carried off the Wilson Grinaway Trophy. The Beaver Scout Colony came a very well placed third in the Dave Cope Trophy.
Pictures of the Group with the Trophies can be seen in the Gallery.
|
|
|
23 Apr 2012
|
Scout's Secret Island Adventure app
The first ever Scout game app is now available for Apple and Android phones. The all action game showcases the best of Scouting skills and activities and includes three arcade style mini-games. Check out the video, download your free Secret Island Adventure Activity Packs, and visit the website at www.scoutsapp.com.
|
|
|
19 Apr 2012
|
St George’s Day Parade this Sunday
To celebrate St George’s Day this year, Gosport District Scouts will be holding our annual parade this Sunday, 22nd April 2011 meeting at 10:00 for a 10:15 march.
Please assemble at "The Esplanade" south of the ferry terminal as we did in 2009; 2010; and 2011 (NOT the Holy Trinity Church as in previous years before 2009) which will be marked out with Group names. The parade will go up the pedestrianised shopping area up towards Morrisons and conclude with a service at the Time-Space/sundial at 11:15 and should be finished at approximately 11:45/12:00.
Full uniform must be worn and there will be a collection during the service in aid of the charity Refuse (For Women & Children against Domestic Violence). If the weather is cold please bring a coat which can be carried during the parade.
If you have any queries please contact Skip.
|
|
|
19 Apr 2012
|
Dads Club at the Royal Navy Submarine Museum
The Submarine Museum are launching a brand new series of Dads Club for 2012. This is for Dads and their children to have fun together by taking part in some brilliant activities for FREE on Saturday mornings starting on the 28th April. Click here for details.
|
|
|
14 Apr 2012
|
Mobile app for badges
My Badges - UK Scout Programme is the handy application for Android and iOS mobile devices. It contains all the badge requirements, a guide to where they go on the uniform and the Law and Promise. The cost for either version is £1.49. Get it now.
|
|
|
29 Mar 2012
|
The 'From Tip to Ship' competition
The 'From Tip to Ship' competition has been inspired by HM the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Pageant on Sunday 3rd June when a flotilla of 1,000 boats will journey down the River Thames.
To enter, groups of between 2 and 6 young people are invited to make a model of a boat or ship using recycled materials - it doesn't need to float! The boats should be a maximum of 1 metre in any direction (that's length, breadth or height) - small is fine too. You will need to photograph your model and enter the main competition before the closing date of 1st May 2012.
The 6 winning models will form a special exhibition in the Discover Greenwich Centre at the old Royal Naval College throughout June. The overall winners will be taken on a magical 'nautical day out' in London and every single member of the 6 winning teams will be presented with an exclusive set of top quality art materials from the Cumbrian pencil company Derwent.
The judges are looking for some creative vision and imaginative use of materials for this competition. Don't forget that if you do make a model you must keep it safe - as it could be one of the winning entries to be displayed at the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich.
A copy of the competition rules and entry guidelines can be found at : http://www.startimagining.co.uk/node/40
On top of the national competition, we are throwing this out to you as a challenge, we will judge any model built during the Easter holiday break at our first meeting back on Friday 20th April or for any models build during the summer holiday on our first Friday back in the HQ in September.
So get your thinking caps on or you could try typing Cardboard Ships into Google to see what comes up - in addition to any prizes your efforts may well earn you the Model Makers Activity Badge.
|
|
|
21 Mar 2012
|
Opportunities to get muddy...
The Troop have told of a couple of opportunities to get muddy, the first with Bear Grylls and a competition being run by Persil offering 70 mud-loving kids (plus one friend each) the chance to win the ultimate day's adventure of mud covered mayhem. The lucky winners will discover a range of action-packed activities throughout the day.
For your chance to win - get Mum/Dad to
- Buy any Persil product
- Text PERSIL, plus the last four digits of the barcode to 57782
- You're in the Draw!
- Don't forget to claim your free Bear Gryllis adventure book
In response to your text, Persil will send you a unique code, which you can use to order a Free Bear Grylls adventure book.
The second opportunity is that the Gosport Waterways Action Group have invited us to their next clean up weekend on Saturday 31st March. Meet at Trinity Church at 0930 moving on to the Esplanade rocks and then around the Ramparts and across car park by Haslar Marina to Walpole Park. Hopefully we can muster a good workforce - remember this is a good work opportunity for anyone who has yet to be awarded the Community Challenge as well as raising profile of scouts and 5th in particular. The group leader is a former Mayor of Gosport and the only one to attend our RN Inspection.
Good luck to anyone who enters the competition and hopefully we can get a good turnout for a bit of local mud-covered mayhem.
|
|
|
14 Mar 2012
|
Troop camp details published - District, Pro-Badge and Summer Camps
The Troop camp details have been published, for District, Pro-Badge and Summer Camps, click here for details.
|
|
|
13 Mar 2012
|
St George’s Day Parade
The Pack have released details of District Camp and St. George's Day Parade, click here for the details and here for the return slip.
|
|
|
8 Mar 2012
|
St George’s Day Parade
To celebrate St George’s Day this year, Gosport District Scouts will be holding our annual parade on Sunday 22nd April 2011 meeting at 10:00 for a 10:15 march.
Please assemble at "The Esplanade" south of the ferry terminal as we did in 2009; 2010; and 2011 (NOT the Holy Trinity Church as in previous years before 2009) which will be marked out as usual with your Group names. The parade will go up the pedestrianised shopping area up towards Morrisons and conclude with a service at the Time-Space/sundial at 11:15 and should be finished at approximately 11:45/12:00.
Full uniform must be worn and there will be a collection during the service in aid of the charity Refuse (For Women & Children against Domestic Violence). If the weather is cold please bring a coat which can be carried during the parade.
If you have any queries please contact Skip.
|
|
|
6 Mar 2012
|
Beavers at the Discovery Centre this Tuesday
Next week the Beavers are meeting at the Discovery Centre (Gosport Library). Please arrive promptly at the normal time of 5:45, the evening will finish at 6:45 allowing for some browsing time. Please can Beavers bring their library cards if they have one with them, for those who don't, as long as parents give permission to the library staff they can issue them books on the night.
|
|
|
2 Mar 2012
|
Spaces in the Beaver Scout Colony and Cub Scout Pack
We have spaces in our Beaver Scout Colony for 6 - 8 year olds and also in our Cub Scout Pack for those 8 - 10½. Both boys and girls are welcome to join either section. If your children would like to join please contact us via our Contact page.
|
|
|
16 Feb 2012
|
Scouts on a Wide Game this Friday
The Scouts will be at Browndown for wide games this week. Meet at usual place for 19:00 with collection at 21:10 (wrap up warm and wear walking boots / wellies and not your best trainers) also bring a torch as you will be outside for the evening.
.
|
|
|
6 Feb 2012
|
Postcode your bikes - its free
Phil would like to tell people that there will be three oportunities to post code your bikes during the half-term holiday at the following venues:
Rowner Youth Club Monday 13th 14.00-17.00
Brune Youth Club (Brune Park School) Wednesday 15th 10.00-13.00.
Lee Youth Club (Lee Junior School) Thursday 16th 13.00-1600
The service is absolutely free with the organisers hoping to code as many bikes as possible in the Gosport area.
Remember a Scout makes good use of time and is careful of possessions and property.
|
|
|
6 Feb 2012
|
New scout game app - exclusive sneak preview
|
The Scout Association is preparing to launch its first ever scout game app. Scouts Secret Island Adventure is an all-action game that showcases the best of scouting skills and activities.
The game, developed by the Fyzz Facility and Swipe Entertainment, allows the player to embark on a journey through the sky, sea and land, trying out arcade style mini-games such as hang-gliding, mountain boarding and kayaking.
|
|
|
|
5 Feb 2012
|
Scouts, Stamps and Tins
The Scouts have been collecting tins/plastic bottles for a musical activity, while we have a good collection of bottles it would be useful if you could collect up some tins, Pringle style tubes etc for the Friday 10th meeting. Small amounts of dried peas and rice migh be useful as well for that evening.
|
|
|
31 Jan 2012
|
Cubs, Water and Archimedes' Screw
The Cubs will be building examples of Archimedes' Screw after the Half Term holiday, and we'd be grateful if they could save and bring in empty two-litre drink bottles for this. They're more than welcome to bring these in before the holiday.
|
|
|
25 Jan 2012
|
Burns Night Supper Cancelled
The Group regrets that the Burns Night Supper has been cancelled.
|
|
|
25 Jan 2012
|
Pro-Badge 21st Birthday Celebration details published
This season 2011-2012 is the 21st Anniversary of the start of Pro-Badge. To celebrate this achievement all friends and former participants are invited to attend a weekend of celebration at Lyons Copse. The dates for this are the 23rd and 24th June 2012. You are welcome to attend for all or a part of this weekend. To receive further details on this event please visit the Pro-Badge website.
|
|
|
23 Jan 2012
|
District Archery Club details published
Meeting dates for the Gosport District Archery Club have been published here to download. If Scouts attend enough times they can complete the Master of Arms Badge requirements.
|
|
|
23 Jan 2012
|
Troop camp details published
The Troop have published details of some of this years' camping, click here to download and here for Summer Camp details.
|
|
|
18 Jan 2012
|
Burns Night Supper UPDATE
The Group are holding a Burns Night Supper on Saturday 28 January - please note the change of date from Saturday 21 January. Tickets £9 each or £16 couple, bring own drink and a sweet. Scouts will be wanted to wait on tables. See Leaders for tickets for what should be a good night and please hurry as tickets are limited. Contact the Group for more information.
Click here for the published programme.
|
|
|
18 Jan 2012
|
Working Party at Headquarters
Working Party at Headquarters on Saturday 21 January, between 1000 and 1600 all welcome. Anyone who has a disc cutter or welding equipment welcome, other jobs trailer repair (new axle units), sort out camp store, tidy ward room, check and sort boats and burn some rubbish plus other jobs.
|
|
|
12 Jan 2012
|
Latest Troop Programme published
The latest Troop Programme has been published. No Uniform (old clothes as you may get messy). Also please bring colouring pens / pencils if you have some. Click here to download the Programme.
|
|
|
12 Jan 2012
|
Burns Night Supper UPDATE
The Group are holding a Burns Night Supper on Saturday 28 January - please note the change of date from Saturday 21 January. Tickets £9 each or £16 couple, bring own drink and a sweet. Scouts will be wanted to wait on tables. See Leaders for tickets for what should be a good night and please hurry as tickets are limited. Contact the Group for more information.
|
|
