Tanzania 2017 International Scout Expedition

The first training weekend for Tanzania 2017 (T17) was held last weekend. The three Romsey Scouts were off in different directions to meet their new team mates. It was very successful weekend and a lot of fun. Everyone finally found out who was in the smaller project groups and who they would be spending 4 weeks with. There were so many people at the selection weekend in November that it was hard to remember anyone, there are 25 of Scouts & Leaders in each of the smaller teams so it took a lot less time to remember everyone’s names.

Ollie Taylor from 6^th Romsey was with Team Swala Pala (a type of impala), they will be redeveloping the Tanzania National Scout Campsite. They learnt 2017 is a very important year for Tanzanian Scouts as it will be the centenary of Scouting in their country. The Tanzania Scouts have been given land for a new national Scout campsite and Team Swala Pala will provide a new clean water well, build a new HQ building as well as a large shelter and toilets and showers. The development of the national campsite enables Tanzanian Scouts to hold Leader & Patrol Leader training events, hold national camps and will also help them earn an income from allowing tourists and other Scouts to camp there.

Kathleen Beaman from 3^rd Romsey and Will Richards from 4^th Romsey were in Team Tembo (Elephant in Swahili) stayed in a Scout HQ in Lyndhurst. The first thing was a quiz where everyone fits on the fact sheet but a name can only be used once, matching up each fact to a name meaning everyone actually had to talk to each other and learn small amounts of information to finish the quiz. It was great fun even if it did get very competitive by the end. The weekend was spent playing team games and getting to know a bit more about Tanzania. The school that is being re-built is, at the moment, in very bad condition. There are about 8 benches and a few poles holding roof above their heads, not a good environment to try and learn in. The class ranges between the ages of 5-12 and each of them have to learn whilst in a very cramped area. There was also the chance to learn some Swahili. Kathleen said “It was really exiting to learn some of their language as we will be out there for a long time we should try and speak a bit of their language. One of my favourite words we learnt was “Pipi” which translates to sweets!“

After brain storming fundraising ideas, swimming, dodge ball and a very muddy game of ultimate frisbee they all sat down together watching none other than Toy Story! The bonding worked, they all got to know each other by the end of the weekend and had a great time doing some silly team games before it was time to go home. Will said “I can’t wait till the next training weekend were we get too see each other again and learn some more about our trip to Tanzania in 2017!“

​If you would like to sponsor these three Romsey Scouts or donate towards the cost of the project please contact scouts@3rdromseyscouts.org.uk

 

 

 

 

Wanted those interested in skating/performing/musical theatre

            STARLIGHT EXPRESS COMES ROLLING INTO THE POINT IN 2016!

Centrestage Productions Youth Theatre are proud to announce that we will be producing Andrew Lloyd Webber's classic musical ‘STARLIGHT EXPRESS’.

This project is open to anyone aged 11 – 21.

Skate School – To be confirmed

Skate Auditions – To be confirmed

Vocal Auditions – Sun 15th May 2016

Vocal Rehearsals – Sun 26th June
Sun 3rd, Sun 10th, Sun 17th and Sun 24th July

Production Week – Monday 1st – Saturday 6th August 2016

Venue – The Point

To register interest in this production or to seek further information, please contact Mike Mullen using the details below.

We are also interested in hearing from confident, competent skaters who may be able to bring something different to this production (e.g. stunt work, speed skating etc).

Office – 02380 251037

Mobile - 07724 649797

Email – mikemullen@hotmail.co.uk

ROMSEY DISTRICT SCOUTS CAROL SERVICE

Romsey District Scouts Carol Service will be on Saturday 19th December at the United Reformed Church in Romsey

Starting at 7 pm

Afterwards there will be refreshments in the Town Hall

All are welcome

Beavers Visit Brownsea Island - 10th Maple Colony

At 8 am on 19th September beavers  from across the district met at Romsey Bus station to wait for the coaches to arrive.

We were soon all seated and set off towards Poole where we joined the ferry for the short trip across the harbour to Brownsea Island.   It was a fabulous day and we were lucky to see plenty of the red squirrels that inhabit the island.

We walked along the paths taking in the views across to the Purbeck Hills, watched kayakers and sailors on the water, hugged a tree and stopped for a snack (beavers seem to be always hungry).

We visited the stone placed to mark the first experimental scout camp and then went along the forest track where we had a long jump challenge - Eagle wanted the beavers to see who could jump the farthest before lunch. We have certainly got some athletes amongst us.

 

After meeting up with the rest of the district beavers for lunch we played some games of Frisbee and parachute before heading off to the beach where beavers soon had shoes and socks off for a paddle 

 

Although I got lots of teasing at the start of the day for having bought a shopping trolley I was very glad not to have to carry everything around all day and even Eagle took a turn at pulling it up the hill for me! Thank you.

We got back to the pier just in time for our ferry and arrived back safe and well in Romsey where parents were waiting to meet us. It was a great day out and one that I hope the beavers will remember.

My thanks to the parents that came to help and I hope you enjoyed the day as well.

Julie Foster

 

Cub Box Cart Championship - 3rd Romsey

 3rd Romsey Cubs entered the Supreme Box Cart Championship which is held annual at Goodwood.  The sun shone, the Cubs had fun and a great day was held by all.

 

There were lots of different cub packs taking part and they all had their own design for the kart. In the morning we had our kart inspected to make sure it complied with all the safety rules. We were given tape measure to check the width of the kart, how long the wheel base was and had to explain what it was made out of. There were lots of stewards organising the races and making sure we were safe in the surrounding paddocks of the race course. Each team was made up of three cubs: one to steer and two to push. There were sixteen heats so each cub had a go at either steering or pushing.

We asked the cubs what they thought of the event and they replied:

“Fabulous”

“Great”

“I will definitely recommend this to my friends”

“Exciting”

Next year we will design a faster kart and get lots of practice before the day!  Watch this space!

Scarecrows

North Baddesley Cub Scouts took part in the village's Scarecrow Festival.  Here are pictures of a couple of them.

And this is what happened to them when they returned to the Scout headquarters!

Romsey Show

As usual there was a good Scouting presence at the show including the ever popular Assault Course

Some craft activities including a robe making machine

And of course Bertie Beaver

Many visitors inquiring about Scouting and everyone had a great time!