Scouts upto Christmas and beyond

Scouts this week - last one before Christmas - please bring a foil tray as pictured below, Scouts starts back again after Christmas on the 8th or 15th of January ( exact date will be posted here ) Also can we please have any outstanding stamp and deliver stuff back ASAP, either unsold stamps, or the money from sold stamps - thanks.



Also.....

Scouts Summer camp 2015 in Holland - Haarlem Jamborette 26th July - 6th August 2015

Can you help? - fund raising ideas wanted...

While we are still in the planning stages for our Summer camp at Tolmers in 2014, we are also booked into the Haarlem Jamborette in Holland in 2015.

While this may seem like a long way off, we have had to book now to ensure that we have places available.

This will be the third time that 1st Melbourne have attended the Haarlem jamborette.

 

We will soon be setting up a register of interest for those who may be interested in attending ( aged upto 16 during the camp)

We will also be starting to fund raise towards this soon, with car washes sometime early next year, and if you have any ideas to help raise some money ( to offset/reduce the cost) then please get in touch asap

We will also be using our easy fundraisng account to raise some funds if you buy anything online from Holidays to things from ebay, to supermarket online shopping online shopping in general etc etc then participating companies will donate some money to us, at no additional cost to you.

Please visit this website http://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/1stmelbournescouts/ to find out more - it only takes a few minutes to sign up, if youve already signed up to something else you can add us as well.

For those who dont know - the Haarlem Jamborette is an international Scout and Guide camp held over 10 days in Holland every 4 years and offers up 10 days of full on activities and events with the days lasting from 7am to 11pm, and sometimes later.

This is what we did last time ( live blog from the camp ) http://haarlemjamborette.blogspot.co.uk

There is also a huge amount of material on youtube here http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=haarlem+jamborette ( or just search Haarlem Jamborette )

plus over 6,000 photos uploaded by the Haarlem jamborette here http://www.flickr.com/photos/jamborette/ and more.

and if you’ve received his via e-mail ive attached the 2011 camp handbook and camp programme.

In my opinion the 2011 Haarelm jamborette is the best camp that I have ever attended second only to the 2007 Haarlem Jamborette.

Megazone Wednesday 4th of December

On Wednesday the 4th we are meeting at Megazone in Derby at  7:20pm, and finishing just after 9pm  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 Alkmunds Way 

 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 )

Air weekend - off for now....

unfortunately  had to cancel the air weekend.

we will have some dates for 2014 soon, and hopefully we will be able to re-arrange an alternative date next year, before Easter.

Alter rock This Wednesday (20th)

This Wednesday we are meeting at alter Rock climbing wall, http://www.alter-rock.co.uk/public/ in Derby at 7:20pm, finishing at 9pm.

Directions....
 From Melbourne, head Towards Derby along Osmaston road  through Chellaston, and continue through Allenton, under spider island, then continue along Osmaston Road, once over the railway bridge, and past the Kwik fit ( on the left) Turn Left at the traffic lights

Continue along this road, until the next set of traffic lights, then turn Right

Alter Rock climbing wall is located inside an old Church, the entrance to the car park is on the left, near a red brick building ( see white arrow)

Alter Rock, St. James Church

Malcolm Street, Derby, UK DE23 8LU

Remembrance Sunday, Megazone, climbing wall

Remembrance Sunday

This years Annual remembrance day parade is This Sunday (the 10th of November) meeting at the Legion/Budgens car park at 11am,and returning at 12:45pm ( approx) we would like to see as many Scouts attend this event as possible.

Scouts should be in full uniform with smart trousers ( ie School trousers, or scout trousers shoes not trainers) and a poppy, thanks

Altar rock ( Derby) climbing Wall

On Wednesday the 20^th of November we are meeting at Altar Rock climbing centre at 7:20pm, Exact finish time/pick up time to be confirmed, although it will be no later than 9:15pm

Altar Rock climbing centre is located inside St James Church, Malcom Street, Derby, DE23 8LU, Website www.alter-rock.co.uk

Megazone (Derby)

On Wednesday the 4th of December we are booked in at Megazone in Derby Arriving there at 7:30pm, and leaving at 9pm – more details will follow.

Scouts tonight

Hotdogs and fireworks, bring a coat/waterproofs

Scouts tonight

Hotdogs and fireworks, bring a coat/waterproofs

Scouts tonight

Hotdogs and fireworks, bring a coat/waterproofs

Scouts this week (23rd)

This week we will be cooking on open fires – Scouts should wear some suitable clothing ( ie warm jacket/waterproofs) +uniform.

This years Remembrance Day parade is on Sunday the 10th of November, meeting at the legion at 11am and finishing at 12:45pm approx., Uniform+poppy+School/Scout trousers and shoes please, thanks.

Scouts tonight

conkers – bring some conkers ( pre drilled) and some string

Air weekend

Due to the poor weather forecast the Air weekend has been rescheduled for the 23rd/24th of November

Air weekend

weather update on here soon, just after 8pm, estimated odds currently at 50/50

Best laid plans and that....

Tonight we were due to start on Project airfix, I was expecting the stuff last week – but its still not arrived.

I will be in touch with the Airfix people tommorow so instead we have a plan B activity ( something from the programme that we were going to do in November)

 

This means that the Shoeboxes are not required this week.

 

 

 

 

Scouts.....

Scouts the next few weeks:

October 2nd – Walk. Bring a torch and a coat/waterproofs+suitable footwear we may be slightly later finishing at 9:20pm

After that Each Scout needs to bring a shoe box to store airfix stuff in, then after half term – save your conkers as were having a conker night, conkers should be pre drilled as we may not have the facilities to drill holes in them.

 

Scouts this week

Scouts this week

 

Was going to be a walk, but instead the walk will be happening next week.

This Wednesday theres a little challenge – Most, if not all of the Scouts have some hobby, interest play a musical instrument, or take part in other activities. In most cases they can get a badge for those hobbies/interests/activities etc

The plan is for Each Scout this Wednesday to come to Scouts with a badge they can do, or have achieved and can be signed off for, it should work like this:

 

1: go to this webpage and find a badge http://members.scouts.org.uk/supportresources/search/?cat=7,64,172&pg=1 and / or here and chose Swimmer, musician, or IT staged badges http://members.scouts.org.uk/supportresources/search/?cat=7,64,289

 

2: Print off the badge requirements and sign the requirements off ( or ask their instructor/teacher to do so)

 

3: Bring the signed off sheet to Scouts

 

4: I will then order the badges online, and the Scouts will get them on the nearest Wednesday to when they arrive.

 

 

Alton towers camp update

Please see the map below,showing the location of the drop of points and pick up points, unless instructed otherwise  do not use the main public car park(s) this is based on the same areas as last years camp
 
Drop off time is at 5:45pm - we ( leaders) will not be on site until this time, we will be entering the park/camp area at 6pm that is we will leave the drop off area at 6pm

Also there are a few people who have yet to return their forms please can you make sure that these are bought to camp, i will have a few spare ones available as a 'just in case' 

Tents - Scouts will be in groups of 5 per tent, at the end of the camp we will ask one Scout per tent to take the tent home with them, as it will need drying out/airing ( ie put on a washing line)  and then bring this tent back to Scouts on Wednesday


any further information will be posted to this blog as and when, please check back here for the latest information ( as/when/if) upto pick up time on Sunday.

Scouts....

This Week – Normal time.

Alton towers Camp – Those going on the Alton towers camp should have received the final instructions+forms, these  together  with any outstanding money due must be returned to Scouts This week.

Air Expeirience Weekend  - We are now accepting places on this years air weekend, October 12-13, Safety briefing+flight at Cambridge Gliding centre+ Scout Aeronautics badge+Imperial War mueseum Duxford on Sunday + Duxford autumn air show

Norway camp Surplus

Following on from the Norway camp we have 2 mobile phones for sale for £25 each.

They are Samsung GT-E1190 flip phones ( old school type basic phones) with Box, charger+instructions

Battery life is approximately 570 Hours Standby, 520 hours Talk time.

They are on Vodafone pay as you go, each with just over £14 credit

information :  http://www.samsung.com/uk/consumer/mobile-devices/mobile-phones/slider/GT-E1190TAAO2U

Summer holidays

Thats it for the summer, Scouts start back again after the summer break on the 11th of September Wednesdays, 7:15-9pm (19:15-21:00)

Scouts tonight.....

17th July, last Scout meeting before the summer holidays and we are meeting at swad ski centre at 7:15pm picking up form the same location at 9 15pm

Scouts resumes after the summer holidays on Wednesday the 11th of September

Scouts run up to Summer 2013

As some of you may know, some Scouts and a few Leaders will be attending a Camp in Norway from the 6^th – the 16^th of July.

And as such we will not have enough leaders available to run a Scout meeting on the 10^th of July.

This means that on the 10^th of July there will be no Scouts that week.

We are meeting as normal this week (  3rd July )

On the following week, the 17^th of July we have organised a trip to Swadlincotde Ski centre fror a session on the New Viper Trail+toboganing and /or snow tubes

We will need some numbers for this trip on the 17^th of July as soon as possible the details are below:

Meet at: Swadlincote ski centre

Date/time: Wednesday 17t July at 7:15pm

Wear: Long sleeves, long trousers ( no shorts) and no open toe

footwear

Bring – a little bit of spending money for drinks etc

Aditional information will be posted to this blog please check it before you go.

I will be going to the ski centre on Thursday to confirm the booking+pay deposits, please can you reply to this via e-mail as soon as possible as I need to know who will or will not be attending

Bike Ride - Wednesday

This Week we are planning a bike ride for the Scouts, meeting at 7pm and finishing a little later at 9:15.

Bikes should be in good working order ( brakes/chain/gears etc) and the Scouts should also bring with them a puncture repair kit and a pump for their bike+a drink

Helmets must also be worn.

 

We could also d with a little help from a few parents if possible to come along and join us on the ride – if you can come along please reply to this e-mail – thanks

scouts tonight

tonight the scouts need to bring a.bike for a quick check through as next week we are going on a bike ride, if some scouts can't make the bike ride due to a school trip then it's scouts as normal.

1/2 Term

Its Half Term – so there's no scouts, back again on the 5th of June

Scouts this Week

This Week we are meeting at the parish church car park, for a wide game in the intake woods. Please bring /wear suitable clothing/footwear as it may be wet/muddy.

just left.

just left kibblestone back in 1 hour approxumatly traffic permitting.
time now 15:04

Scouts This week

Normal time 7:15 start.
 As we may be outside suitable clothing ( ie warm coat ) is recomended - please remember to pick up all items after the meeting has finished

Subs for this term ( April - July) are also now due, if you have nto returned them can we please have them soon, thanks.

Also there are still a few places available for this weekends camp at Kibblestone, 4th-6th May, please let me know if ther are any more Scouts who want to go.

And were back....

After a minor glitch the blog is back.... first of all Thanks to those who turned up to the district St Georges day event at Drum hill. 
 This coming week at Scouts we will be cookig on open fires please bring suitable clothing/footwear 

As some may be aware weve been trying to sort out a scout camp for the  4th - 6th may, it will be at Kibblestone and the rough cost will be approximately £35.
 some information was sent via email at the weekend. As this relatively short notice it would be appreciated if you could let us know who is or who isnt coming ( if you havent already replied ) via e-mail thanks.


District Photogrpahy and arts competition: This years photo competition is themed around Wildlife/Nature, photos must be printed out and sent to the address on the infomration letter/poster, the closing date for this is the 6th of July.

Subs - subs are now due for this term, subs are £30. cheques should be placed in a selaed envelope with the Scouts name + Spring summer 2013 subs


Alton towers Camp, please can we have any outstanding alton towers camp forms+ deposits returned ASAP, places are limited deposits/forms should be placed in a separate  envelope to subs payments with the Scouts name on plus "Alton Towers camp 2013"


 

Scouts upto Easter

Normal meeting times

Scouts This week (13th March)

Scouts this Wednesday:

This Wednesday the Scouts are cooking on the burners that were made last week ( see YouTube video below ) and we have asked the Scouts to bring food to cook on those burners.

As the Burners may not give off much heat its better for the Scouts to bring something easy to cook, such as bacon, eggs, sliced mushrooms, or anything else that's thin and can be fried - not sausages ) etc etc.

Also we would appreciate a bit of extra help from parents etc, if you are available to help, please let me know, thanks

Scouts this Wednesday

This week Scouts need to bring with them an empty tuna can – preferably washed out and with the lid removed – normal meeting time

Scouts this week

... Scouts need to bring a some pliers prefferably as pictured below ( normal pliers will be OK if you dont have long nose pliers )

Scouts coming up...

Scouts this week 6th (and next week) Normal time ( 7:15-9pm)

No Scouts on the 23rd (1/2 term)

Please can we have this terms subs (£28) returned ASAP, cheques made payable to

1^st Melbourne Scout Troop. Please place the cheque, in a sealed envelope with the Scouts name written clearly on the front with the title "January - April Subs"

also ive recently had this through via e-mail at very short notice, closing date for booking is this Friday!...

Derbyshire Scout Climbing and Bike Teams have got together and are offering a chance to

ride along one of the most spectacular trails in the Peak District, that includes abseiling from an 80ft high viaduct, all in one 3 hour session!

Open to all Scouts and Explorers. Cost is £10 per person, all equipment included, you just need to be able to get to Hassop Station (DE45 1NW) on Saturday February 16th 2013.

At the moment i dont yet have the times for the event, but if your interested let me know by this Wednesday.

also please visit http://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/1stmelbournescouts and help us raise funds towards our summer camp in norway it only takes a few seconds to sign up, and costs you nothing

Scouts this Wednesday (30th)

On the 30th of January the Scouts will be meeting at

Staunton Harold reservoir, Melbourne End by the sliding gate.

Scouts should have suitable footwear/clothing for the weather conditions as we will be outdoors.

Scouts resumes....

Hope you've all had a good Christmas/New years, Normal scout meetings resume again on the 16th of January 7:15-9pm