1 Calne News . . .
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Group News
issue 9
20/07/2011
Thanks to all of the members and their families that attended the AGM, it was lovely to see many of the children getting their
awards. A point that has been noted was the duration of the evening which did stretch out for some time, we will work on this to
make sure that our next one is just right. Nevertheless I do think the leaders did a great job organising the displays in the Hall and
running the evening. Just to let everyone know we still have a number of vacant roles in the group so if you are willing to get
involved then please speak to one of the leaders.
Also more importantly it was our official chance to say thank you to Audrey Lucas who is retiring from her role as Group Scout
Leader. I am sure that Audrey’s dedication to the young people (quite a few now adults) and Scouting has left a long lasting legacy
in Calne. We wish you well and once again thanks.
Happy Holidays Final week before the school holidays and I think I can speak on behalf
of all of the Group when I say it feels like we’ve not stopped since the last newsletter and we’re all due for a
well earned break, some of us at least as both the Cubs and Scouts are having a camp so lets hope the
weather makes a change for the better. So read on to find out what has happened over the last month and see
you all in September.
Fundraising A big thanks to everyone who have helped out at the Calne Summer Carnival where we had
another good day, raising £333.22.This was better than last year by £71, which was good since other traders complained about
lower numbers of visitors. It could be that word has got out that we have changed the supplier of our burgers. It was also good to
welcome some new helpers – Simon Brewis and Ed Conroy-Purbick.
Well we were back at the Country & Western, Saturday 2nd – Sunday 3rd July providing catering again after a break of around 4
years. This event really was hard work and I do hope it has not taken too much out of people since what was expected to be a very
good generator of income was in the end quite mediocre. Let’s look at this positively though we were there, made rather a large
amount of Chilli and will, we hope, receive a donation from the organisers since we are one of the beneficiaries. Over the two day
period our takings were a touch over £1,070 with £383.56 raised. We had tremendous help setting up and manning our
catering set up – too many to mention, a separate e-mail of thanks has been sent.
We already have mentioned that Caroline Lonsdale is leaving and this week was her last section night where
the Beavers had great fun and a little BBQ funded by the Group to say goodbye.
A quiz held on one of the recent Monday night meetings left the leaders laughing when one
of the questions was what type of tents do we sleep in and one of the eager members of the
colony piped up “we sleep in petrol tents” of course its patrol tents
Cubs summer camp is being held at Foxlease in the New Forest between the 23 rd and 26th July, where we are
taking 11 Cubs away. There was a good turn out at the Carnival where there was a Pirates of the Caribbean
theme and the cubs paraded with a rather nifty replica of the Black Pearl pirate ship which was a cunning creation using
one of our go carts. Again this week Cubs have also had a similar BBQ.
It was good to see a few of our scouts helping at the last two fundraising events, really appreciated by
us adults. The water activity day which took place at Corsham lake went well, Aline was persuaded to
go on the water in a Canadian Canoe to perform an investiture of a new scout out on the lake. We’re
please to report that no-one got wet and the ceremony was a success, we’re not so sure if Aline is convinced to do it again.
Also a group of scouts from both sections attended the District Go Cart completion, we weren’t top of the leader board but still a
good day’s carting was experienced. Perhaps a few tips have been taken away from this activity to improve / streamline our
carts to secure us a win.
Finally Simon Lonsdale from Thursday night scouts is also leaving as his job takes him to Cheltenham, good luck and thanks for
the last 7 years of support. It wasn’t a dry departure, not because of tears but a water fight and BBQ was held this week.
Contacts.
Dates for the diary.
An updated diary will be available after the summer
Group Scout To be appointed
Leader
01249 -
Beavers
Leader
Ann Swatton
01249 813226
[email protected]
We now need a Fundraising Co-ordinator
Thanks to the parents who volunteered in the last events, it was really
positive to see how much support was available. Now it would be great to
have some one to lead the fundraising committee, the next meeting is at
the Lansdowne Strand on Wednesday 7th September starting at 7:30pm.
Increase in Subscriptions.
The increase in subscription fees at 1st Calne Scout Group was supported
and approved at the AGM, therefore those of you who are paying through
a standing order please can you increase the amount to £9 per child for the
September payment. Parents who pay by cash or cheque please be aware
that you will pay £10 per child each term month (note which ever way you
pay it is the same yearly amount).
Cub Scout
Leader
Brian Stevens
01249 813226
[email protected]
Monday
Scouts
Toni Gregory
01249 814986
[email protected]
Thursday
Scouts
Neil Elliot
01249 -
Chairman
Mike Curry
07791302988
[email protected]
Fundraising
Vacancy
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Centenary Badge Competition
We had a large number of badge designs from Beavers, Cubs and Scouts and we are pleased to announce that
there were two designs that stood out, which were from Caleb Jones and Oliver Drew. Both Caleb and Oliver have
had good design ideas which we would like to incorporate together into a badge which promotes the group and
celebrates the last 100 years. So rather than one winner they will both receive a well done card and book
token when they return in the summer - well done both of you and thanks to everyone who entered .
Caleb’s design on the top left was simple and effective showing that there had been a strong 100
years of scouting in Calne.
Oliver has also had strong design ideas again including the Scouting Fleur de Lys but also
focussing upon prominent symbols of our town, namely the statue of the pigs as well as the new
Calne Flag.
Leaders will finalise the design since it is part of the uniform for 1 full year and the badge will then be produced.
Go Carting at
Swindon Rugby
Ground,
Greenbridge.
Water / Activity Day,
Corsham Lake