Romsey Go-Kart Race

Three Scout teams from 3rd Romsey Scout Group entered this years Carnival Go-Kart Race in Romsey.  Themes were decided and pimping of go-karts undertaken.  With costumes on we suddenly had Sunnyside - Toy Story 3, Festival Fever and Up, Up & Away from the film Up!  Make up for the old man was good - or we have VERY old Scouts these days!

The evening was slightly damp when we arrived at Alma Road car park ready to be judged on the best decorated go-kart prior to the off.  However, this did not dampen our spirits!  The route was memorised, parents sent out to check they went the right way - the route was then changed...... then they were off!

Down the car park and then round the town and back to Alma Road car park.  They all went flying round - not all in the right direction, and not all under total control - but great fun was had by all, and they all made it back in one piece!  Congratualtions to Sunnyside for coming first with Festival Fever close on their heels.  Up, Up & Away won best decorated kart - well done everyone!

Thank you to the carnival committee for putting on the go-kart race – it was great fun and all teams enjoyed taking part!  It was great to have an event for the under-16’s to take part in during the Bed Race evening - we can’t wait to take part again next year!

Sarah Beaman

3rd Romsey Scout Leader - Ashanti Troop

North Baddesley Scouts help to tidy graveyard

Last Monday (29th June) the Scouts helped to tidy up the graveyard at St. John the Baptist Church, North Baddesley.  They cut grass, pulled up stinging nettles, moved compost to a purpose built compost holder and generally improved the area.

Pulling up the stinging nettles!

Of course the most exciting part of the evening was the bonfire!

To close the evening some Scouts were invested by Naomi - well done everyone and thank you Adam for volunteering the Scouts!

3rd Romsey Scout Troop - Murder in Romsey!

The Scouts were sleuths around Romsey on a warm June evening trying to find out who dunnit and with what implement!  For a while they were all missing in action - we may have lost them all!

No matter where we looked - no Scouts.  We went further down the route - still no Scouts.  Had they walked past us, better check - but no-one there!  Then we found the group who left last!  They were following the right track - but no sign of the 3 groups that left earlier in the evening........ the route was deserted!

Finally they all ended up on the correct route, with most of the questions answered and, whether it was luck, judgement or intellect is anyone's guess, they all got it right!

Sarah Beaman

3rd Romsey Scout Leader - Ashanti Troop

3rd Romsey - Awards and many congratulations

 

 

9 June 2015

Making the grade

What a lovely evening!  The Mayor of Test Valley, Mrs Dorothy Baverstock, welcomed Beavers, Cubs & Scouts from Romsey District to a very special ceremony in the Town Hall.  Every youth member who has gained their Chief Scout Award for their section was presented with their certificate by Mrs Baverstock.  It was lovely to see 3rd represented by Jack, Rory, Toby, Lewie & Austin receiving the Beaver Chief Scout's Award Bronze and Scouts Jack, Kathleen & James for their Chief Scout's Award Gold.  It was fantastic to also see Kieran, an Explorer Scout who used to be a Scout at 3rd, gain his Chief Scout's Award Platinum and his Duke of Edinburgh Silver.  Well done to you all!

 12th May 2015

Simply the best!

Congratulations to Joe, Jack, Kathleen, Lara, James & Polly who attended the Hampshire Chief Scout's Gold Award presentation tonight at Thornden School.  It is a huge achievement and they have all worked really hard to get this award.  They have camped, cooked, hiked, tried new things, helped others and grown so much since they started at the Troop!  It was a very proud moment for family, friends (and the Scout Leader) to watch them being presented with their certificates by Jagz Bharth, Deputy UK Youth Commissioner.  And he summed it up - we are very proud of them, and they should be proud of themselves - however, it is the first step in what is hopefully a very long and fun filled journey!

Planting Seeds at Lockerley Beavers

The Beaver Scouts have a small allotment beside their headquarters.    So this evening they planted lots of vegetable seeds

They  also made their own pots out of newspaper, filled them with earth and put flower seeds in. 

By the end of the evening everyone had really dirty hands but it was so much fun and great to be out of doors.

Hampshire CSA Gold Presentation

 

 Congratulations to Joe, Jack, Kathleen, Lara, James & Polly of 3rd Romsey Scouts who attended the Hampshire Chief Scout's Gold Award presentation  at Thornden School. 

 

 

 

It is a huge achievement and they have all worked really hard to gain this award.  They have camped, cooked, hiked, tried new things, helped others and grown so much since they started at the Troop!  It was a very proud moment for family, friends (and the Scout Leader) to watch them being presented with their certificates by Jagz Bharth, Deputy UK Youth Commissioner.  And he summed it up - we are very proud of them, and they should be proud of themselves - however, it is the first step in what is hopefully a very long and fun filled journey!

Sarah Beaman

3rd Romsey Scout Leader - Ashanti Troop

St. George's Day Service - Romsey Abbey

It was great and everyone joined in for a St. George's 'Rap' in Romsey Abbey - led and performed by West Wellow Scout Group

And the District Commissioners (Scouts and Guides)  tested their strength!

Well done everyone!