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