Scouting in Linslade since 1921…..
The theme for county camp has been announced "Countries of the World". Leighton-Linslade District have been allocated – Saudi Arabia. Get you thinking caps on… We have to build a float for the Camp Carnival……
Spring Term Programme 2007 has been sent out to all on the mailing list. PDF document is available for download from the "downloads" section. Events also noted on the web calendar.
Centenary County Camp 2007 4th May – 7th May 2007
2007 is the Centenary of Scouting and to celebrate this important landmark Bedfordshire Scout Association is organising a county camp at Phasels Wood Scout Camp, near Hemel Hempstead (see "links" page).
Scouts, Cubs and Beavers (day visits only) from all over the county will be camping on this fantastic 3 day/night event.
Activities organised so far include the following:-
Abseiling, archery, climbing wall, crossbows, mini bikes, dragon slide, water rockets, air rifles, ice wall, cresta run, gladiator trial, circus skills, pot holing, laser clay shooting, giant games, technology zone, skittles, quad bikes, inflatable obstacle course, bouncy castles, bungee run pedal karts, with many more to be added over the next few months.
More details can be found at www.100bc.org.uk
And yes, before you ask Scouts, we will also be having a fire so that in true tradition you can go home with your clothes stinking of smoke!
The cost of the camp including all activities & food is likely to be around £35 per boy, however we are hoping to subsidise some of this from troop funds.
A special commemorative badge will be given to each person in attendance.
We hope that every scout will attend this once in a life time event.
As leaders we are also helping to organise other groups in our District to participate in this camp and would be grateful of as much parental help as possible particularly with transport, tent pitching and catering. If you would be willing to help out for the weekend, even if it is only for one day please let them know.
For us to assess numbers we would be grateful if you could let us know by e-mail, that you will or will not want to attend the camp. A £20 deposit will be payable before the end of term.
Nigel & Andy
Beavers, Cubs, and Scouts – We need everyone!
This is a major fund raising event for the Group. Please do give it your full support. It is intended that most of the funds raised this year will be spent directly on Beaver, Cub and Scout activities next year during our centenary celebrations.
What’s Involved? There are 24 tills at the new Morrison's Store and we want to be packing shopping into bags at as many tills as possible and for as long as possible.
Saturday 16th December – We have divided the day into 2-hour time slots – please tell us the number and times of the slots you can cover, if you are unable to do 2 hrs but available to do 1hr we would still appreciate your help.
Time slots are: 10.30-12.30, 12.30-14.30, 14.30-16.30, 16.30-18.30.
Contact us via the "Contact Us" page (see left), stating when you can help.
What do I need to Know? Smart Uniforms please. Collecting tins can't be rattled, Smile, Be helpful and friendly, and most important of all – have fun and enjoy it!
Thanks for your support.
Photos of Cubs and Scouts at camp are now in the web gallery. You will find a photo record of some of the activities during the joint Scout and Cub camp at Phasels Wood on the last weekend of September 2006. A great time was had by all, despite a couple of showers. Thanks to all leaders, helpers and parents that lent a hand to make this camp happen. Thanks to Trevor for the photos.
Hey lads ! where’s the report you promised?……
The web gallery is only available to registered users of the site, so if you’re registered – get logged in and have a look. If you’re not registered – get registered! (see main menu to the left, click register – and fill in the form).
Summer Camp was great fun at Walesby Forest. With lots of things to do it was one of the best camps ever!
Its long list of fantastic activities include:
Archery, Air Rifles, Swimming, Canoeing, Rafting, and a lot more!!!!!!
But that's not all, for there is a shop, so that in your spare time you need not be bored, because you can go to the shop and look at all the good things they sell!!!!!
We also had the opportunity to visit Alton Towers, a well known theme park, close to the the hide out of the well known fictional hero: Robin Hood.
In spite of the wet start the weather proved excellent (well almost) but with the aid of the Scout Leaders, Nigel and Andy, and all the parents that helped it was a magnificent experience.
So a HUGE THANK YOU to all who helped!!!
It was the best with no doubt!
Adam W
The party going to Switzerland next year now stands at 37 people!
Only a few places left!!!
Can everybody make sure they have forwarded their cheques for the second deposit and insurance please.
Andy
Next camp at the end of September announced. This will be a joint camp with the Cub pack. Registered users login for more details, and click on "news from the sections".
Summer camp at Walesby Forest was a great success! The site was fantastic, activities were well organised, and the weather was hot, hot, hot!! (slightly damp on Saturday – but we won't mention that).
I just wanted to thank all Leaders and adult helpers that came along. Thank you for all your support. We can't run camps like this without you. Also thanks to the Explorers / Young Leaders – your help was much appreciated.
Thanks also to the Scouts, who were all generally well behaved.
I hope you all enjoyed yourselves
Hopefully in the next few days we will be able to publish, more reports, photos etc. So if you have anything to contribute, or any comments please contact me.
Thanks again to all that helped.
Andy
The Group is currently in a bit of a finance crisis and we have had a push on fundraising initiatives recently and will need to continue for the foreseeable future, until the income made from hiring Nyamba can be considered regular. We thank you all for your support with these events and hope that future events planned will also generate fun and enjoyment too. We are of course always welcome to new ideas and suggestions and welcome all parent input. Traffic issues were identified as a concern in the debates surrounding our Planning Application.
As individuals within the Group we need to do our bit in maintaining the relationships with our neighbours;
please be considerate when driving to drop-off or pick up your boys from Nyamba: Please do not park across their drives. Think about the noise you might be creating. When using our car park, please take the spaces nearest to the building first, so that others will be able to see that spaces are still available. And, please, under no circumstances reverse down onto Mowbray drive.
Other possibilities to cause less congestion:
Can you walk?
Can you cycle?
Can you car share?
I am pleased to say that all sections within 1st Linslade Beavers, Cubs and Scouts are full and we have a full compliment of hard working Leaders. I would like to thank all parents that continue to support the Boys and Group, in whatever capacity, we are grateful for the help and time that you all give.
Zita Pascoe GSL