Scouts this week...

This week we will be outside, cooking on fires, Scouts should have suitable clothing for the weather, and suitable footwear.

 

Also

 

We are currently in the final throws of organising a camp at Kibblestone on the Bank Holiday from Saturday the 3rd of May to Monday the 5th of May ( bank holiday )

information for tis will be following very soon.

and...

St. George's Day event at Calke park, Sunday 27th April 2014

Unlike previous years where the St Georges event has consisted of parading round the streets, an event has been organised at Calke park

The program of events is as follows –

12:00 a Picnic in the park

1:00pm assemble for a short parade to the front of the house

1:30pm a short 'renewal' ceremony

2:00pm Activities

3:45pm, short closing

4:00pm Departure.

There is a nominal charge of £1 per Scout to cover the cost of the activities.

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Please let us know who will/wont be attending thanks.

Scouts This week (19th March)

 

This Week we will be having a wide game in the local area, as we will be outside please bring a coat/waterproofs and wear suitable footwear, a torch may also be bought if required. Usual meeting place - Scout Hut at 7:15 finishing at the Scout hut at 9pm. If for whatever reason its not possible to have a widegame then we will be going for a walk (plan B)

Air weekend 29-30th March

We have 1 space available for the 2013 re scheduled air weekend now on the 29th of March, those who were down originally to go will be getting a letter via e-mail and at Scouts on Wednesday, please check your emails for more information

May Camp

We are in the process of organising a camp over the 1st bank holiday weekend in May, from Saturday the 2nd of May to Monday the 5th of May we were looking into the Walesby challenge camp, however we will probably be doing a 'stand alone' camp at Kibblestone instead, letters for this should be going out soon.

also please bring any Alton Towers camp forms/letters back as soon as possible, thanks.

A couple of camps

As some of you may know we have been unable to attend the Spring bank camp at Drum hill due to a  combination of not enough responses in time/lack of interest and a rapidly booked up camp from other groups.

If you have already sent a deposit in for spring bank this will be returned as we haven't been able to book in

 

However we may still be able to go to another camp, this time from Friday the 2nd of May to Monday the 5th of May  and we will try and get in on the Walesby challenge camp, info here http://www.walesbyforest.co.uk/challenge1.html

This is a challenge like no other.
Groups will compete over a 3 day period in
both physical and cerebral challenges

Teams will earn points for successful completion and the

winning Team will be awarded the Walesby Trophy.
This will be a super weekend and great of fun for all.

Activities will include Laser Quest, Archery, Climbing Walls, Air Rifle Shooting, Kayaking, Zip Line, Water Zorbs, Assault Course, Nightline, Raft Building, Cave Maze and much, much more.

Activities start at 10.00a.m. on Saturday and concluding with presentations at noon on Monday.

Collect points as you conquer each challenge and the winning team will get the coveted Walesby Trophy for 2014.

If no spaces are available then we will still cap over that weekend but on a standard weekend at another site ( such as kibblestone ) booking our own activities.

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Also coming up is the air weekend( final bits and bobs being sorted now )  postponed from Last year, Saturday 29th-30th of March, Im aware that one Scout who was due to go on the 2013 original weekend can not make it, and this means that we may have one space spare, letters about this will be sent out soon to those who were down to go on the 2013 October/November weekend.

1/2 Term

No Scouts this week, back again on the 26th - camp details to follow on here soon

Night Hike

Scout Night hike this weekend : meet Saturday 8pm, at the Scout hut pick up Sunday 10am at the Scout hut, cost £2.50

 

Suggested Kit list - please note that any Scouts with unsuitable clothing/footwear, or any other unsuitable kit will not be permitted to take part at the discretion of the leaders.

 

Overnight at the Scout hut	For the Night Hike
Sleeping bag roll\carry\foam mat ( to sleep on) indoor shoes change of clothing wash kit	Walking boots+suitable socks Waterproof top waterproof trousers Warm top\spare tshirt Warm Hat gloves small personal first aid kit any medication required Whistle torch+spare batteries etc Flask, with a hot drink inside Water bottle, with a cold drink inside Snacks ( ie chocolate etc) pen+paper
Jeans and other such trousers are not suitable to walk in Please do not bring Mobile Phones, or any other electronic devices

Scouts up to 1/2 Term

Over the next few weeks we will be starting on an airfix project, Each Scout will need to bring a shoebox this week in order to store the partialy completed airfix models in over the next few weeks. any extra shoeboxes will also be appreciated as there is bound to be a few who forget, thanks.

Also can we please have the contact/information forms back as soon as possible as well as the summer camp forms back (Tolmers 2014 / Holland 2015 ) thanks.

Scouts....

First up...

District 2018 Youth Day 26th January 2014

 

11:00 to 16:30 (timing to be confirmed)

Calling all 12 to 25 year old's. We will share the future vision for Scouting up to 2018. We want to hear your thoughts on where Scouting in South Derbyshire should be heading.

Other aims: discuss how to run a District Youth Council and talk about launching Networks.

You MUST book into this event. It will not be possible to turn up on the day, without confirming you are attending

 

and...

Night Hike + camp over

1st-2nd Feb 8pm Saturday – 10am Sunday, cost £2.50

Letters for which will be going out this week – interested? please see a leader/drop me an email

Scouts start back....

Hope youve all had a Good Christmas/New years, regular Scout meetings resume again on Wednesday the 15th of January 7:15 – 9pm

 

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

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.