Author: Kevin Cooper
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Summer Fayre Success!
Dear Parents, Thank you for supporting our Summer Fayre on Tuesday. I am pleased to be able to tell you that we made a profit of £307.06 which will go into Group Funds and be used for expenditure from which the children will benefit. Thank you also to all the parents who donated cakes to…
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Summer Fayre
Hi Everyone, Just a reminder about our Summer Fayre next Tuesday (11th July) at Breton’s. As you know, just for this week, the Summer Fayre will be replacing the Beaver, Cubs and Scouts Section meetings. The fun starts at 6.00pm and everyone is welcome. There will numerous games for you and your family to…
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AGM / Group Camp Meeting 23rd May @7pm
Don’t forget to come along to our Group Annual General Meeting / Group Camp Meeting, this Tuesday 23rd May 2017 at 7pm. Ibex Hall, Bretons Manor. Come and hear all about our last 12 months and the plans for the forthcoming camp for all sections. Should only last an hour or so – please make…
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Scout leaders: ‘It’s the best non-paid job in the world’
Original Article: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-39567860 A shortage of leaders has left thousands of children stuck on a waiting list to become Scouts, Beavers, Cubs or Explorers, the Scout Association says. Here, two people to have donned the Scouts’ woggle and scarf describe the ups and downs of being a volunteer. Lynn Dredge, who leads her local Beaver group…
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Cubs go bowling
We had a great night for end of term at Namco bowling in Dagenham. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed it and played really well. Although I did see some very interesting bowling techniques! 1st place – Harry V 2nd place – Me (but I play to win) Joint 3rd place – Peter and Ryan Well done to…
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Scout Night Hike / March Camp
I have the pleasure of joining the Scout Troop on a night hike from North Stifford to Brentwood this evening. I’ll upload photos of our progress on this post – as long as my battery lasts anyway! Friday 24th March: Everyone is happy and rearing to go! Morale is high – and they don’t seem…
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Scouts Artist Badge
Various attempts at the artist badge by scouts. Some more successful than others
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Samuel has achieved his Chief Scout Bronze Award!
Well done Samuel! This is the highest award available in Beavers and requires real dedication!