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Summer Camp 31st July – 7th August 2010
We will be holding our traditional week long summer camp on the edge of the New Forest, just a short distance from the sea. We’ll be undertaking a wide program, including surfing lessons, pony trekking and “mega-evader”.
We will have an early start on Saturday 31st July and late return Saturday 7th August. The Cost of the camp will be £180 per Scout, including a deposit of £50,
Transport places are limited so book early. The latest we can accept bookings are by Thursday 15th July. We are sorry but under no circumstances will we able to able to accept Scouts after this date.
Please approach any leader if you have any questions or concerns.
Dovedale 16th-18th April 2010
We are planning a weekend camp in Dovedale. The camp will give the Scouts an opportunity to brush up on their map skills, and for many of them there first taste of Scout Camping!
We will be meeting at the Scout H.Q. in Wilfred Gardens on Friday evening at 7:00pm, returning on Sunday afternoon, we will require the scouts to be picked up from the hut – further details will be given closer to the camp.
The Scouts must travel in uniform which can be maroon tops or normal shirt plus neckerchief.
Equipment.
For ease of packing in the cars, the scouts should pack there kit should be in soft sports bags, although the scout will not be carrying their kit during the hikes they will still require a day sack.
A kit list will be issued with health forms which will need to be completed once we know who will be coming.
The cost of the camp will be £40.00 – please complete the form below and enclose full payment by the 7th April. We will not be able to accept scouts after this date.
What is the Snail Patrol?
The Snail Patrol is the 4th Ashby Scout section leadership team. Membership of this exclusive club is by invitation from the Snail Master only – not many have been worthy!
It is made up of warranted leaders and Explorer Scouts (ex- 4th Ashby) training to be young leaders.
The Team :-
- S.L. – Bryan Nevin (Snail Master)
- G.S.L. – Jonathan Bloor
- A.G.S.L. – Mark Timson
- A.S.L. – Paul Campion
- A.S.L. – Andrew “Ernie” Haigh
Young Leaders:-
- Phil Stevenson
- Matt Briggs
- Matt Archer
- Chris Jameson
Honorary Members:-
- Richard Nevin
- Paul Eaton
- Barry Haywood
Well Hello!
Whoever you are… this site is for people who would like to join or those who are already involved with Beavers, Cubs or Scouts as a member or parent.
If you need any more information or you have a question please get in touch, we’re keen to help.
Our Programme
Our youth programme is split into five sections nationally;
- Beaver Scouts 6-8 year olds
- Cub Scouts 8-10.5 year olds
- Scouts 10.5-14 year olds
- Explorer Scouts 14-18 year olds
This is run by the Ashby & Coalville District - The Scout Network 18-25 year olds
organised by Leicestershire Scouts
Adults can help with looking after premises, with administration and fund-raising as well as helping out with the youth sections. Here at 4th Ashby we encourage parents to get involved with their children and friends. This might be through sharing a hobby or by participating in one of our infamous “Dads and Lads camps”! (Note; All adults are subject to a CRB check prior to working with young people).
We do ask that each family undertakes a small (or large!) part in our sole annual fundraiser – the Ashby Scout Christmas Post
Scout Section November Newsletter
Remembrance Day Parade
Scouts are expected to attend the parade held in Ashby each year. Please assemble at the car park in South Street at 8.30 am for a 9.00 am departure. The proceedings will end at the war memorial on Market Street shortly after 11.00.
Christmas Trip to Megazone
We will be having a trip to Megazone on 10th December. The cost of £10, paid in advance to secure your place, buys you 3 games, drinks and pizza. Meet at 7.00pm and return to the Scout HQ around 10.00. Places are limited so book soon.
Christmas Party
We’ll be holding a party comprising the usual high-adrenaline daft games, food and quizzes on 17th December. Fancy dress competition with a prize. The theme for the evening is “heroes and villains”.
Christmas Holidays / Diary 2010
Last meeting of term 17th December – start back 7th January
A 2010 calendar will be available in print or online at www.4thashby.org.uk (see below) – a final version will be issued once District and County confirm their calendar.
Summer Camp 2010
We will be holding a week long summer camp on the edge of the New Forest, just a short distance from the sea. We’ll be undertaking a wide programme, including surfing lessons, pony trekking and “mega-evader”.
Early start Saturday 31st July and late return Saturday 7th August. Cost of £180 per Scout, including a deposit of £50, due with reservation. Due to transport places are limited so book early. Please approach any leader if you have any questions of concerns.
And finally…
Carry on bringing your friends along, we’re pleased to have grown the Troop so much. Groups change when we return to the hut next week. We hope you are enjoying Scouts as much as we are…
Bryan, Mark, Paul, Ernie, Alex, Jon and Richard
Wannadoo Summer Camp
Wannadoo camp starts at 15:00 on Friday and finishes on Sunday at 22:30.
Please bring a Wild west themed fancy dress outfit.
You will also need kit for water activities and your walking boots.
Any questions drop us an email.
Jon
2009 Diary Dates
Our outdoor Scouting starts later this year, we thought we’d be kind. Over the last several years our trip to Dovedale has had very mixed weather, wind, rain, snow and sleet. This year we thought we’d try to get a bit of sun into the mixture.
To give us some idea of numbers, can you please complete the attached form and return it by the end of February. You can change your mind anytime prior to the event, these numbers will help us work out the logistics running the activities.
- 3rd – 5th April Dovedale – This week end starts at the chippy in Ashbourne on Friday night. From there we journey to a farm at Alston field which will be our home for the week end. Working in groups, the Scouts will be walking a route they will have planned previously that will take them on a tour of the Dovedale and Manifold valleys. This weekend could tick many boxes towards the challenges the Scouts need to complete to gain the ultimate award which is the Chief Scouts challenge. The cost of this week end will be in the region of £50.
- 19th April St. Georges Day Parade.
This year the parade will be held at Whitwick. The parade will assemble at the Hermitage Leisure Centre, Whitwick at 2.00pm to move off at 2.15pm. - 7th May A.G.M. -All sections meeting at Willesley.
- 8th – 10th May Training Camp at Willesley Cost in the region of £15.
- 19th May Canoe session at Moira furnace. Session runs from 6:30 – 8:00 Cost £3.
- 22nd – 24th May District Camp – Willesley Cost in the region of £50.
- June 12th – 14th Training camp at Willesley Cost in the region of £15.
- June 14th District Raft Race
- June 21st District Archery Competition.
- 26th 28th June District Canoe Camp – Based at Willesley – Cost in the region of £50.
- 4th July District Swimming Event
- 1st – 9th August Summer Camp Probable venue – Wadacar – This is a national Scout camp site in Lancashire. Cost in the region of £120.
- 11th – 13th Sept. Training Camp at Willesley Cost in the region of £15.
- 18th 20th Sept. County Splash Camp – Outdoor Pursuit Centre – Leicester. Cost £60
- 26th September District Night Activity – Run from Willesley.
- 9th – 11th October GoApe – Somewhere in Derbyshire Cost in the region of £60.
- 8th Nov. Remembrance Day Parade.
Beaver Broadcast: 5th Feb Meeting ON
Dear Beavers & Parents,
We are pleased to confirm that our meeting tonight will take place between 5.15 and 6.30.
Please wrap up warm and travel safely – we intend to make the most of the snow and then get warm afterwards. Parents are very welcome to stop and have a cup of tea with us, especially if you’ve walked in and don’t want to walk back and forth all night!
Note; past experience tells us the access road to the Scout HQ is hard to drive up and down when snow has fallen. To this end we will cone the drive off and would kindly request that Beavers are dropped off there (we will meet you at this point).
Regards,
Jonathan Bloor
Group Scout Leader (Bear)
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