Thanks to all parents, leaders and friends of the Group that came down and helped with decorating the main hall last week. Many hands made light work…
Recognise the colours? Scanned in from our Neckers. Sunglasses required!…….
Hut Decorating!
District Camp 2009
Leighton-Linslade District Centenary Camp: 3rd- 5th July 2009
This year Scouting in Leighton Buzzard and Linslade District celebrates its 100th year and our District team are holding a camp for us at The Boyd Campsite and Activity Centre in Henlow. All sections, from all groups in the town have been invited, and 1st Linslade Scout Group will be attending. This camp will be our main summer camp this year, and will be our focus for this term.
Many activities have been planned for the weekend in zones, water / Outdoor Life / Activity / Friendship. Some of the exciting activities included are:
Scouts in 2009
Dear All
Hope you all had a good Christmas break and are looking forward to a fun packed Scouting 2009.
Happy New Year!
Scout Troop meetings resume on Wednesday 14th January 7.30pm – 9.00pm. Your leaders will be meeting this week to finalise this terms programme and final preparations for the forthcoming Winter Camp at Tolmers Scout Camp Site.
We are starting a second Scout Troop on 29th January 2009. This Troop will meet weekly on a Thursday night after Beavers, 7.45pm – 9.15pm.
Maintenance Day at Nyamba
1st Linslade Support TeamMake Friends & Become Invaluable
Workforce Tidy Maintenance Day at Nyamba
Sunday 13th April 10.00am – 4.00pm
The upkeep of Nyamba is of primary importance in enabling the Beavers, Cubs and Scouts to gain the maximum benefit from their attendance. To this end we have arranged the above maintenance day to carry out some of those simple everyday DIY jobs such as gardening and painting.
Jumbo fun at the scouts’ tea party
Recent article from Leighton Buzzard Observer Online……
"ALL It took was a trunk call to ZSL Whipsnade Zoo and David R and Steven R from the 1st Linslade Scout Group were joining group leader Zita Pascoe for high tea in the elephant enclosure. The three are pictured with the zoos Asian elephant calf Euan under the watchful eye of his mum Azizah.
The photo was staged to publicise the forthcoming Scouts Centenary Jamboree at Hylands Park Estate, near Chelmsford in July and August, when Scouts from across Bedfordshire will be among those taking part.
Williamson tea makers, of the Townsend Industrial Estate in Houghton Regis, are supplying an English Tea House for the event in conjunction with Wedgewood china. The companys logo is an Asian elephant."
Link to original article on Leighton Buzzard Observer Online – click here
St George’s Day
Superb turnout all sections – well done!!
Group photo
If you have any other photos to share please contact us
More photos in the WebGallery
County Camp Theme
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……
County Camp 2007
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
Christmas Bag Packing – Fundraising
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.
Message from our Group Scout Leader
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