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.

District new years day walk

Hope you've all had a good Christmas,

 The annual New years day South Derbyshire District Scouts family walk is on again, this time meeting at Ticknall village hall car park at 1:30pm on new years day.

 Although this is a family walk, certain parts may be unsuitable for pushchairs as it is along footpaths, with styles.

 also can we please have any outstanding stamp and deliver money/stamps returned to us as soon as possible, thanks.

Scouts start back again on the 11th January.

Happy Christmas....

This wednesdays scouts is the final one beofre the Christmas break, Scouts start back again on the first full week of School, which will be the 11th of january.

If you have any stamp and deliver money, or unsold stamps can we please have them back as soon as possible, see the message below for details. thanks.

Air Weekend photos, I have a number of photos from the air weekend earlier this year, when I get the time i will package these onto a DVD, at the moment im busy with the 

Holland presentation video, so the air weekend stuff may take a couple of months to sort out.

 From all of us at 1st Melbourne Scouts we hope you have a good Christmas and New years break.

Stamp and deliver

By now, the Stamp and deliver stamps and information has gone out, plese can we have all unsold stamps, and money back as soon as possible.

 Stamp and deliver is an anual charity post scheme organised and run by Derby and district Scouts, money raised from it goes towards Scouting in Derbyshire ( distributed amongst local Groups - ie 1st Melbourne) as well as Children first  Derby, and Derbyshire Chidrens Holiday Centre. www.stampanddeliver.com has more information on the scheme in general.

 As ever localy it relies upon volunteers to help deliver the mail in a small area of Melbourne, Kings Newton, Breedon and Ticknall, if you are able to help please get in touch ASAP, either contact me via e-mail, and i will forward the information on, or just ask. next Wednesday (14th ) we are meeting at Derby Megazone, see the post below for more information.