Megazone, Wednesday 12th December

On Wednesday the 7th we are meeting at Megazone in Derby at  7pm, nd finishing just before 9pm (8:50pm)  Megazone Derby is located at Willows road sports centre,

1 Willow Row
Derby, Derbyshire

Its recomended that Scouts bring a drink with them, or money for a drink/snacks from the vending machines at Willows road sports centre.
 


Using a sat nav? 
 If you are using a sat nav with up to date mapping it may be unable to find the main postcode, as Willows road has been pedestrianised. Instead head towards Bold lane car park DE1 3NT

 Below: photos showing the route from St almunds way ( cock pit/riverside car park) A610 

•  above picutre: go under a bridge and Turn off St alkmunds way here, follow the signs for Bold lane car park
  
  
  •  At the end of this Road, Turn Right, (below photo) Megazone is located to the right next to the ambulance Station ( building with white shutters )
    
     
    

Megazone 12th December

Following on from last Wednesdays Scout meeting we now have a list of those who are going to Megazone, and those who are not going.

There's also a few who we haven't heard back from. if anyone falls into the haven't heard back fro yet category please let us know.

an e-mail will be going out sometime between now ( Saturday and Monday evening ) – thanks.

Scouts possible events/camps 2013

As well as our summer camp to Norway next year there are a few other Scout events coming up  next year, that due to their nature we will need to book / register for quite soon.

and as such we would like to know the levels of interest for each event/camp, thanks.

 

These are

 

Activation 2013 8th and 9th June 2013  either Saturday or Sunday – most likely to be Saturday the 8th

at Carsington Water, Just for - Scouts and Explorers.

A weekend of activities. The County Active Support Teams have laid on 2 days of Activities, These are two separate one day events, book which day suits you, turn up, have fun and go home.

Climbing, Sailing, Caving, Kiting/Mountain Boarding, Target Shooting, GeoCaching, Mountain Biking, Crate Stacking, Survival Skills and Canoeing

Cost will be £15 per day and includes 3 Activities.

 

Alton towers Camp 15-16th June 2013 :

Arrive at Alton towers theme park on Saturday evening, set up camp inside the theme park, evening meal, followed by two hours exclusive use of the water park,

back to the theme park for some supper, then bed, and all day Sunday in the Theme park to enjoy the rides+ make use of Early ride time ( some rides will open for us 1 hour before the public opening time )  Estimated cost for this £61 per Scout.

 

Air Experience Weekend – October/November 2013

After leaving the Scout hut in Melbourne we will travel down to Cambridge gliding centre where after a full safety briefing the Scouts will take to the skies

in a small aircraft with a fully qualified instructor.  

Once at a suitable altitude the Scouts will then have the opportunity to take the controls and perform a few basic manoeuvres using the control stick ( and possibly the rudder pedals)   for those who have been before, they will have the opportunity to build upon any skills learnt previously, after the flight ( lasting roughly 20/25 minutes) and while waiting the Scouts may have the opportunity to help the ground crew – under supervision. This is followed up by an overnight Stay at the gliding centre, evening meal, and then onto Imperial War museum at Duxford on the Sunday before returning back to Melbourne on Sunday evening. Estimated cost roughly £70-£75 ( will be confirmed later)

 

Fundraising for Norway

We are now carrying out some fundraising for our Norway Camp in 2013, and as part of this we are doing  a few Christmas car washes,

open from 10am-1pm on Sundays: 2nd December, and 16th December.

We have also teamed up with an online fund-raiser, Easy fundraising.org.uk who will donate money to 1st Melbourne Scouts towards our Norway camp

every time you buy something online. All we ask you to do is to please visit the website below before buying  anything online:

http://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/1stmelbournescouts

 

 

Megazone 2012 -  on top of all the above we also need to know who is coming to Megazone on the 12th of December, we are aware that the event clashes with a School play, and as such it would also be helpful to know who is not going to be coming  thanks.

 

Scouts Walk 21st November

On the 21st of November  we are going on a walk, meeting at Ticknall village hall car park (on Ingleby lane) at 7pm and returning to the Scout hut at around 9:15/9:30

suitable clothing and footwear ( ie walking boots with ankle protection) should be worn as it will probably be muddy.

Remembrance Sunday

Thanks to all those who came along on Sunday, this weeks scouts is at the usual time, usual place,the following week we are planning on a walk, meeting at Ticknall – more later.

Lost shirt

On of the Scouts has lost a Scout shirt at scouts, if its been picked up by mistake please let me know ASAP so it can be returned, thanks

Scouts this Wednesday

Scouts this Wednesday, we are doing an activity with that requires old newspapers – if you have any old newspapers please bring them along.

 

We have also been asked if the Scouts could help with the Bonfire party that is being organised  by the fete and carnival

committee at the Rugby club at the top of Cockshut lane on Monday the 5th of November from 4:30pm to 9pm helping with car parking,.

We would greatly appreciate as much help as possible with this from Scouts and parents – thanks.

Eccleshall Scouts group camp

We have been invited to attend 1st Eccleshall scout Groups 70th anniversary* Group camp held in the grounds of Eccleshall Scout HQ

From 7pm on Friday the 2nd to 2pm on Sunday the 4th of November.

Over the years we have often camped with Eccleshall scouts, at various Scout camps in the UK and abroad.

Eccelshall scouts will be are having a whole weekend of fun activites; challenges, art, Scouty stuff, camp-fire,

disco and much more, and the weekend camp will cost roughly £25 (exact details times etc to follow )

Air weekend

hope everyone had a good weekend at Cambridge gliding centre and IWM duxford,photo pack+ presentation coming soon ( hopefuly before christmas/new year), as well as a photo pack+presentation from last year ( delayed due to computer malfunction)

Leaving duxford

Just leaving duxford. 5pm

Air weekend

All set, see you tomorrow at 630 am scout hut

10th October, conker night..

on the 10th of October we are having a conker night at scouts, please bring some conkers, with holes in or on a string as we dont have hole making facilities, if you have any extra conkers please bring those as well, thanks.

Scouts.........

normal time normal place, (7:15-9pm @ The scout hut)

If youve had some letters for the air weekend, please can we have the returns as soon as possible preferably this Wednesday !!- (places are limited) 

Also can we have the Norway Letters in soon as well, as we will need to know numbers for booking group transport etc etc.

 thanks

Summer

Hope your all enjoying the Summer break, scouts will start back again on the 12th of September 7:15-9pm

Scouts this Wednesday

Scouts this Wednesday, We are meeting at Ticknall village hall car park on ingleby lane at 7:15pm for a walk to the john Thomson at ingleby, arriving there at roughly  9:30pm, Parents etc are welcome to join us on the walk ( it wont be suitable for pushchairs!!) - as it may be muddy, or/and wet suitable clothing/footwear is strongly recommended. this will be the last meeting before the summer break.

 

Wide game 4th of July

a Quick reminder – tomorrow  (4th of July) we are meeting at the parish church car park in Melbourne ( by the pool) at 7:15 for some games in the intake woods.

As it has been wet recently the woods will be muddy in places and suitable footwear ( such as walking boots ) should worn  as well as suitable clothing in case of rain ( shorts are not recommended)

we are due to be back at the car park at 9:15pm

check back here for any last minute changes

This Wednesday 27th june

This Wednesday we will be outside, and Scouts need to wear suitable footwear/clothing in case its wet, as we are cooking on fires, open toe, or thin canvas ( ie converse/crocs) footwear is not recomended

Also we need to have all the forms/returns back for the summer camp at Tolmers, 21st-28th July 2012 as this must be booked with final numbers in the next few days.

(see attached letter)

I am aware that there are a few School trips taking place, and as a result some Scouts will not be at Scouts this Wednesday. If any of those Scouts want to go to Tolmers, can you please return the form in a clearly marked envelope to Scouts this Wednesday - thanks.

The following week ( 3rd of July) we are planning to meet at the Parish church car park in Melbourne for a wide game in the intake woods – meeting at the car park at 7:15 and finishing at 9:15pm

also if anyone has any outstanding subs for this term (May - July) can we please have them in, thanks.

Scouts...

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Tents down

All the tents area down we've had breakfast, just waiting for the park to open.

Alton towers

Update....
So far we set up camp, just avoided a torrential downpour, had a meal in the hospitality suite, been to the water park, had super, and now they are supposed to be settling down.

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We will be camping within the grounds of Alton towers theme park, and Scouts should arrive at 5:30pm on Saturday the 16th of June. ( we may not be on site until this time) The Drop off point is in the VIP car park/ Coach park, head that way and there will be someone from Alton Towers/ YFD there to direct you for dropping off, once there we will all enter the park via the '3D cinema' back entrance to set up camp. When picking up on Sunday Scouts will have to exit via the main turnstile public exit onto the entrance plaza. - any additional information will be posted to this blog 1stmelbourne.blogspot.com 

 The Lockers in the water park require 2x £1 coins, one of which is refunded, swimshorts +towel are required to enter the waterpark. 

 The following meals will be provided: Saturday Evening meal, Saturday supper, and Sunday Breakfast. To avoid paying extra for food on Sunday some food ( ie packed lunch) that will survive overnight should be provided, or some money to spend on food in the park.

  Publicity: During the event/camp Alton towers staff/YFD Staff may be taking photos and/or filming to be used in publicity/promotional material, likewise some photos may also appear on the blog, and possibly in local media.

 Pick up time will be from 5:30pm on the Sunday from the main entrance plaza, by the turnstiles. Scouts must stay within the designated camping area while in the theme park, any one found to be outside this area/causing a nuisance may be ejected form the theme park by Alton towers security staff and parents will then have to collect them. 

 Medication - if any Scouts require medication information about this should be placed on the form, and kept with the Scouts possessions, the CHS will be accessible during the event for kit storage. Important any changes to the plan will be posted on the Scout blog at http://www.1stmelbourne.blogspot.com please check this before you go, and before you pick up, as some details may change.

 Suggested/required Kit list :

Scouts should arrive in Uniform+ Group neckercheif, a Scout uniform ( shirt+'necker' should be worn when the park is open ( ie on Sunday ) and neckercheifs must be worn at all other times.

All bags+luggage must be clearly labelled with 1st Melbourne scouts+Scouts name.

 •Scout uniform + neckercheif 

•Day sack/small rucksack

 •Sleeping bag + Sleeping mat 

•Torch

 •Packed Lunch, that will survive overnight ( recommended for Sunday lunch)

 •Re-fillable sealable drink bottle

 •Watch 

•Waterproof clothing in case of rain

. •change of clothes+warm clothing

 •Personal wash kit 

•any personal medication required ( see above) 

•£1 coins to operate the lockers in the waterpark 

•Spending money.

 Cameras etc may be taken at own risk, however mobile phones/cameras etc must not be used on rides due to Alton towers safety rules, failiure to comply may lead to that individual being ejected from the park. no leaders will enter into any discussion over the loss/damage of such items.

 Nights Away information forms must be returned as soon as possible, either on Thursday at 6:30pm at the Scout hut, Friday between 6pm and 8:30pm, bought to Alton towers o without this form, Scouts can not camp

View from marquee at sb 2012

Food soon their gathering outside

Spring Bank camp mini update

We will be camping on site T15.

So far there are several forms that have not been returned, these are the Nights Away information form ( no form= no camp) and the Target shooting permission form ( no form no air rifle activity)

I will have a few spares with me, and each Scout must be checked to see if i have the correct forms before parents depart.

 

Drop off time p.m. Friday, pick up 12:45pm Monday

Scouts next couple of weeks

This coming Wednesday (23rd May)  we will be doing a brief bit on bike maintenance, the following Wednesday (30th  May) we will be going on a bike ride meeting slightly earlier at 7:00pm and returning slightly later at 9:15pm, Scouts arriving on bikes MUST wear helmets, and ay one whose  bike is unfit, or/and does not have a helmet will be unable to come on the bike ride on the 30th.

also can we please have any outstanding subs due for this term  ( April - Summer ) together with any outstandng camp money ( Spring bank + Alton Towers ) as soon as possibl, thanks.

South Derbyshire District Scouts AGM+ meeting takes place at Melbourne Scout hut on Friday 11th May from 7 p.m.

South Derbyshire District Scouts AGM+ meeting takes place at Melbourne Scout hut on Friday 11^th May from 7 p.m.,

with plenty of activities available for parents and Scouts to join in with ( some activities may be restricted to Scout association members ). Some of the panned activities are:

• Geocaching,

• Rowing and Rabbit display (two activities)

• Games base

• Traversing wall

• Craft base

• BBQ / Hot Dogs

please come along on Friday the 11th of may to see what's going on.

Coming soon - Norway 2013 blog

following on fro the Haarlem jamborette a new Blog full of information about our proposed summer camp to Norway in 2013 , in the meanitime, if you have any old inkjet cartridges ( origanals, not re-fills) please bring them in and leave them in the green box by the door.

Heres a quick taster for Norway 2013

Summers here- alegedly

Now we have lighter nights we plan to be outdoors more, however as the weather may not always be sunny, please bring suitable clothing to Scouts, as even if it is raining we may still be outside, and the pan for this week is cooking outside on fires, which we will still do unless the rain is that hard that it will make it dificult to light a fire.

St Georges day parade,

This years St Georges day parade is at Gresley, This coming Sunday afternoon on the 22nd of April, meeting at Gresley Scout HQ at 2pm ( best postcode match DE11 9QE ) See pictures below for directions.

We Should be back by 4:30pm picking up from the same location. Full uniform (Scout Shirt, group Neckerchief, Smart Trousers ( School trousers or Scout trousers) and Shoes should be worn+ collection for the church service

From the clock Garage at woodville, follow the road to Swadlincote and turn  Left up Woodhouse street

At the roundabout turn Right

Turn Left along park road

Gresley Scout HQ is along park road ( unmade rough road), on the right

St Georges day and the Easter break... and more

There was a slight mistake ion the letter tha went out last week, this gave the date of the St georges day parade as the 17th of April this is wrong, and it should have read as the 22nd of April

this is the correct text....

This years St Georges day parade is at Gresley, on Sunday afternoon on the 22nd of April, meeting at Gresley Scout HQ at 2pm ( best postcode match DE11 9QE ) head towards Swadlincote ski centre, turn Left just before, along woodhouse steet, then right at the roundabout , then second left along a rough road, by the park.

We Should be back by 4:15pm picking up from the same location. Full uniform (Scout Shirt, group Neckerchief, Smart Trousers ( School trousers or Scout trousers) and Shoes should be worn+ collection for the church service

Theres no Scouts this week ( or next) as its the Easter break. Back on the 18th of April

Alton towers Camp
 Ive recently been to a meeting about the camping opportutnities for Scouts at Alton Towers, and is now confirmed as the 16/17 June, the cost will  £60 this is the itneary for the camp..
Saturday
Arrive from 5pm
Escorted to front lawns to ptich tents ( see picture below)
Hot evening buffet served up from 6:15pm
From 8:00pm, Exclusive use of the waterpark
10 pm, Arrive back on site for supper
lights out!
Sunday
Tents packed away and stored
7:30am Breakfast served ( take out packed breakfast in a bag)
9:00am Selection of  rides open for early ride time
10am, main park opens to the public+ rest of the rides start up
 use of hospitality suite through the day
5:00pm Park closes
campers depart.

Camping area at Alton towers

Idealy we would like to make this available to as many Scouts as possible, but we are limited by the amount of tentage that we can transport, if anyone can assist with transport please let us know ASAP.

Easter break

The last meeting before Easter is the 28th of March, Scouts resuems again on the 18th of April, Detailed instructions on the St georges day parade will be posted on here soon.  for more dates see below...

looking ahead...

A few dates/events coming up, some of which are still in the planning process....

• April 22nd (sunday) - St Georges day parade at Gresley, meet at 2pm, return back around 4, a letter with exact details will follow soon

• JUly 1st-4th  Spring bank Camp - Drum hill http://www.springbank.org.uk/

• July: Saturday 21st - Saturday 28th - proposed Summer Camp - Come to Tolmers 2012. this is in the very early stages of planning and hopefully it will be confirmed soon.

• September: 22/23rd Alton towers camp, arrive at alton towers on saturday evening, set up camp within the theme park grounds on the main lawn, followed by a few hoursin the Alton towers waterpark, sleep overnight, breakfast the next day, then once the tents are away - the rest of the day in the theme park. Im going to a meeting about this camp on the 31st of March, i will have more info after that.

• October: Air weekend, leave saturday morning and then a flying lesson at cambridge gliding centre in a motor glider + overnight + Imperial war museum Duxford. - Exact dates, and availability for this currently awaiting confirmation .

Scouts up to Easter...

Meeting at the HQ as normal. We start at 7:15, and finish at 9pm.
 if you have any outstanding subs, for the Janurary-april term can you please bring them in asap, thanks.

Half Term

No Scouts this week ( Half term in Derbyshire ), Scouts start back again on the 22nd of February.