Scouts back after the summer

Hope youve had/having a good Summer, Scouts start back again on Wednesday the 9th of September.

Amongst a few other things, one of the things we are looking into will be another Air activities weekend/flying lesson/trip to IWM Duxford, at the moment we are looking at November ( subject to availability and weather) At the moment this needs to be booked soon in the next few weeks, depending upon interest ( we need 8 Scouts to make this viable and we can only take 8 Scouts )if interested please get in touch via email

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Rosliston

On Wednesday the 15^th of July we are meeting at Rosliston Forestry centre for a game of laser tag in the woodland.

starting at 6:50pm and finishing at 9pm ( pick up and drop off at the site.

This will be the last meeting before the summer holidays

The cost for this is £4.00

Rosliston Forestry centre address , Rosliston Forestry centre, Burton Road, Rosliston, Swadlincote Derbyshire, DE12 8JX

Widegame 17th June

This Week (17th June ) we are meeting at Melbourne Pool, by the Parish Church at 7:15pm for a wide game in the intake woods, Scouts should wear suitable clothing/footwear ( it could be wet/muddy in places )

we will be finishing just after 9:15pm, pick up from the Parish church

 

If any parents etc could help then please let us know thanks

Alton Towers Camp 2015

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 5:15pm - we ( leaders) will not be on site until this time, we will be entering the park/camp area at 5:30pm that is we will leave the drop off area at that time

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 - At the end of the camp we may 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


Swiming/ lockers:  Some lockers now require a 20p coin to opperate, there may also be some older lockers that require 2x£1 coins as advised on the previous letter

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.

Wednesday

Scouts start back again at the Scout hut this week (3rd July )  , normal times

This Week (20th May )

This Week we have a bike ride planned, Scouts will need to bring with them a bike in a good safe working order, with brakes gears etc functioning.

a pump, puncture repair kit, drink etc Helmets must also be worn.

We are aiming to be back at the Scout HQ between 9:15 and 9:30pm, and we are aiming to leave at 7:15pm, which will mean starting slightly earlier at 7pm.

We also need a little bit of help with some parents to come along and accompany us on the ride as well, if you can help then please let me know as soon as possible without any additional help we will be unable to ride – thanks

This is the last meeting before the 1/2 term, No scouts the following week.

We also have some Subs outstanding for this term period April – July

Scouts tomorrow (6th May )

Quick reminder we will be out and about tomorrow ( walk ) meeting slightly earlier at 7pm, and finishing slightly later at 9:15 /9:30pm

please bring waterproofs/suitable footwear etc

St Geroges day / Car wash

Car wash this Saturday

This Saturday we are having a car wash at the Scout hut between 10am and 1pm – if you have a dirty car bring it down

 

St. George's Day event at Calke park, Sunday 26th April 2015

 

St Georges day has previously consisted of parading round the streets, however as in last year 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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Plus: Alton Towers Camp forms etc need to be returned by this Wednesday ( for those going ) , also the balance for the Walesby camp is also due information on which should have been sent in a previous email

Scouts back

Scouts resumes after the Easter break this evening ( 25th April)

Scouts this Wednesday

Badge Night-  Print off the requirements for a badge, and if possible get them signed off by a competent assessor ( ie someone who knows what the badge is about ) bring it to SCouts on Wednesday, and we will then get the badges for when we start back again after the Easter break.
 some badges may take a little longer than the others, if we know that some Scouts are doing some activities towards a badge they will get the badge once its complete.
Click on the link below for the badges:
 Scout activity badges, Activity badges old requirements, Staged badges some of the staged badges are awarded after taking part in scouting activities such as nights away/hikes away etc
The Staged badges are designed for age 6-18 so some Scouts may be able to go straight in at stage 3 or 4 ( or maybe 5)
https://members.scouts.org.uk/supportresources/search/?cat=7,64,779

Alter rock This Wednesday (4th March)

Alter rock This Wednesday (4th March)

This Wednesday we are meeting at alter Rock climbing wall, http://www.alter-rock.co.uk in Derby at 6:50pm, finishing at 9pm   please bring a drink or money for a drink/snacks

Directions....
 From Melbourne, head Towards Derby along Osmaston road  through Chellaston, 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 8L

the following  week we are back at the Scout hut as normal

This week and next

Scouts this week

... Scouts need to bring a some pliers, preferably as pictured below even better if they can bring two pairs( normal pliers will be OK if you dont have long nose pliers )

Also
 Climbing Wall trip - we need to have the forms back this wednesday as we must know how many will be going to the climbing wall as instructors need to be booked etc.

and we still have a few people with outstanding subs for this term - any questions please ask.

Scouts

Scouts start back on the 7th of January – between then

A New Years Day walk

Thursday January 1^st 1:30pm Starting/finishing at Ticknall Village hall car park

a short walk for the family of no more than 4 miles through Ticknall and Calke park.

 

Walk to Castle Donington

This Week @ Scouts

we will be walking to  Castle Donnington

meeting at the bottom of station road Melbourne near Station Yard see here

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/222+Station+Rd,+Melbourne,+Derby,+Derbyshire+DE73+8BQ/@52.8289079,-1.4180475,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x4879fadc31c1801b:0x482129a27cd1e5d9  picking up from the bus stop/bus station or outside the turks head pub Castle Donnington ( by the spar  shop on the main road) at approximately 9pm.
Suitable clothing and footwear should be  worn ( ie walking boots with ankle protection) and a torch is also recommended.

We will need some help (lifts) to get the Leaders back from Castle Donnignton to Melbourne, as we will be walking with the Scouts we wont have return transport- thanks.
The following week, we will be back at the HQ as usual 7:15pm-9pm.

 

Stamp and deliver – if you havent returned any unsold stamps or the money for them please do so ASAP

Megazone Wednesday3rd of December

On Wednesday the3rd we are meeting at Megazone in Derby at  7:15pm, 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  drink/snacks
 


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 - Also signposted as "Parksafe"


Route from St alkmunds way - turn LEFT here














At the end of this road turn right

 At the end of this Road ( below ), Turn Right, (below photo) Megazone is located to the right next to the ambulance Station ( building with white shutters ) - there is parking/space to turn round
do not go to the bold lane/"park safe" car park as you will have to pay

Air weekend due back

were due back at melbourne at 3:30 pm traffic permitting

Air weekend

So today flying was not to be, weve done the theory side of things and a few activities on the ground, however the sky wasnt quite clear enough

and despite it looking promising at 12pm, the forecast proved correct and the cloud base stubbornly refused to lift.

So off we went to Duxford,  we are now back at Cambridge Gliding centre, where we will spend the night.

 

Tomorrow hopefuly the weather will be better, although the forecast isnt looking that great.

If the weather is bad then we will visit the shuttleworth collection and then return home.

 

This means that we will try and re-schedule the flying element of the weekend, at the moment, if the motorglider is available we will try for Saturday the 29th of November or Sunday the 30th of November

this will be a one day trip ( no overnight ) returning on the same day – the best day for us would be Saturday the 29th November, please let us know as soon as possible – you should have my mobile number (Text  - its on the air weekend info letter) and the Scout email address if Texting please start your text with the Scouts name.

the times of the air weekend ( flying element only ) would be meet at the Scout hut at 6:45am and returning between 5 and 7pm this will be confirmed via this blog.

 

again please let us know as soon as possible – we will need to move quick on this

 

This week and Rembrance Sunday

This Week – Normal time+place

Remembrance Sunday-

Marking 100 years since the outbreak of world war 1

This years Annual remembrance day parade is on Sunday the 9th of November meeting at the Legion/ former 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.

Also We have been asked to help with a bag packing session at Sainsburys Swadlincote

Scouts This week:

Its Conker night – bring as many ( pre drilled ) Conkers as possible, plus some string