What people really think of Scouting

Latest data out today via a great info graphic that is just made to share ............

 

Click on the image for a clearer view 

 

Kings Somborne Christmas Party

Kings Somborne Scouts are running a Christmas event at the Kings Somborne Village Hall on Saturday 7th December from 8pm.

 

The event is aimed at adults and older children (16 and above) as a way of having a fun night out whilst raising some much needed funds for improving the scout hut in this, their one hundredth year in the village. 

 

This is a new fundraising initiative by the scout group so your support at this evening would be much appreciated. 

 

Why not get a group together to kick-start the festive season with local band ‘Broadband’ and enjoy some mulled wine, minced pies a licenced bar, dancing and hopefully some more surprises along the way.

 

Tickets are £10 and available by e mailing kingssomborne@romseyscouts.org

 

 

 

6th Lockerley visit to Climbing Wall

Last Thursday evening saw 6^th Lockerley Romsey Cubs and Scouts swarming all over the new Climbing Wall at the Dr Peter Centre.    Some Scouts had climbed before but for most of the young people this was their first taste of  scaling up a wall and then abseiling down.  But they soon got the hang of it!  For some it was particularly challenging as height isn’t everyone’s thing but with lots of encouragement from one another and shouted advice from the floor, all the Cubs and Scouts managed to make several climbs up of increasing difficulty and of course abseiling down.  

It was particularly memorable for three of our scouts, Callum Wright, Henry Baker and Josh Cole as two of them were invested into the Scout section, hanging from the ropes half way up the wall while one was sat on top of the wall. 

Leaders of course had to show their mettle with our Assistant Cub Leader dangling from a rope during the investitures and the rest of us sneaking in a cautious abseil – relying on our District Commissioner to let us down gently.  Even the GSL and the Group Chairman managed to put their life in the DC’s hands.

6^th Lockerley had an awesome evening and a big thank you to DC,John Papworth, Scout Leader,John Heagren and young Leader, James Manning for making that possible.               

Now can we possibly fit a traverse climbing wall somewhere outside our own HQ ....we wonder?

1st World Scout Education Congress

A two day congress has just ended in Hong Kong which brought together leading Scout figures from the six Regions that make up World Scouting - to discuss their experiences and expertise in the Youth Programme and to debate Adult Resources in the 200 countries and territories where Scouting currently exists.

Mind Map

Just one quote from the congress "Education is not the filling of a pail but the lighting of a fire"

The Mission of Scouting is to contribute to the education of young people, through a value system based on the Scout Promise and Law to help build a better world where people are self-fulfilled as individuals and play a constructive role in society.  

And it is up to us as leaders, helpers, parents and supporters of the Scout Movement to help in this task of educating our young people through our various groups and sections.

Please look at the mind map (sorry could not make it any bigger but click on image for a clearer view) and see what you make of the world in which we live in today as seen through the eyes of those attending the congress.  

If you want to catch up on some of the highlights of the congress please click here

Family items found in Jumble

10th Romsey held a Jumble Sale last weekend at their HQ and it was very successful, many thanks to all who helped.

During the sale though items came to light that obviously were treasured by a family.

Do you recognise the surname TEECE?  Was that the name of one of your ancestors, possibly a lady who died at the age of 90 years in 2001?

Some photographs and letters were found among the items donated for the Jumble Sale.  They may be someone's treasured memories which were 'donated' by mistake.

We would like to reunite them with their owner if possible.  If your in-laws, friends or neighbours donated jumble please  ask if the photos belong to them.

If you do recognise the name or can help trace who the items belong to then e.mail romseywoodsmoke@googlemail.com
 

Chief Scouts Presentation Evening

Tuesday 19 November The Council Chamber in Romsey Town Hall was packed for this twice yearly presentation of certificates to Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers for their achievements.
 
ADC(Cubs) Janice Waterman opened the evening welcoming The Town Mayor Mr Ian Richards, CC Adam Jollans, DC John Papworth, Head Teachers, Parents, Grand Parents.
 
A Beaver is required to gain 6 Challenge badges leading to the presentation of The Bronze Award.  Cubs are also required to gain 6 Challenge badges plus one optional challenge leading to The Silver Award.
 
Scouts are required to gain 8 or 9 Challenge badges before receiving the Gold Award.
ADC(Beavers) read out the citations of achievement of all the recipients while The Mayor presented the Certificates.
 
Robin Taylor-Milton DESC then spoke about Explorer Scouts , there were three who had completed the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award.   Joe Hutchings, Seb Ollingslager and Sam Wolstencroft each talked about their Expedition on The Purbeck Hills which had been very wet, boggy and windy, they enjoyed their cooked breakfasts before setting off each morning.   They enjoyed the comradeship and had enjoyed the challenge very much.

The Mayor then commented on the achievements and of when he had done his Out of Bounds Course in the Brecon Beacons, commenting on how proud we are of the young people of Romsey enjoying exciting Scouting.
CC Adam then said a few words The Hobbitt and adventures that make you late for tea.   Always be prepared for anything that you are trying to achieve, if you have planned well, the friendship and camaraderie will win through.   He congratulated and wished the
recipients good luck in the future.
The DC concluded the evening thanking everyone for coming along to receive their awards.   John also thanked all the Leaders and Parents for all they had done to encourage the young people to gain their awards.

There was a standing ovation for all the recipients from everyone present.
The Mayor signed all the certificates to round off the evening.
Thanks to the service team for laying on the refreshments.
 

Scout Community Week

  2014

It may be getting near to Christmas but it is also time to start planning for next years exciting Scouting activities.  

Scout Community Week which takes place from 2-8 June 2014, not only gives us the opportunity to bond with the local community and raise essentials funds for local Scouting, but it’s a chance to promote and champion all the inspiring things we do during the other 51 weeks of the year.

Scout Community week supported by B&Q is our biggest UK-wide fundraising and awareness event of the year 

Why take part?

1. It's a chance to learn and share new skills with people living or working on your doorstep.
2. Provides an opportunity to tackle real issues with the community
3. It helps build our Scouts confidence by making them feel proud of achieving things for others
4. Scout Community Week can help build new relationships which can continue long after Community Week
5. It teaches our young people that we all have a role to play in improving the areas in which we live
6. Your project could also help you work towards a number of other badges
7. Fundraising for your Group has never been easier. This year Groups keep 100% of the money they raise in order to support local Scouting

Look here for more details and find out how B & Q can help with your project and register today!