This list will probably surprise a lot of people. Unless they were Explorers, of course. List of top Five Toys of all time It is wrong on one important matter – over 20 years of surveys in Scouting have shown that the camp fire is the favourite plaything of [read on...]
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Many scouts’ lives are affected by cancer, whether they are diagnosed themselves or know someone who is. For many this means providing care and support, and scout groups are a supportive family environment in which members feel loved and cared for.
My thanks to every one of you: leaders, assistants, District, parents and Unit membersWe had an amazing year, from mini-camps at Milton Bryan (complete with massive wasp attacks and plastic coracles), to a week in Barcelona. Gilwell 24, Southern 50, and more.
We raised money in ways that were almost more fun that the events they funded. We had a ceilidh, we packed bags and we walked 50 miles up and down the Greensand Ridge path with Suzi.
We lost members, who will be missed, but who are now adults and making their way in the world. We wish them all well.
We gained members, and we invested them on rope bridges and at 28,000 feet in an EasyJet plane.
Whenever anyone asks me why I give time to Scouting, I always feel a little selfish – it is such a privilege and an honour, and I get to do some amazing things.
What are we planning for 2012?
Well, at the end of the day that is up to the Committee of young people, but we would like to help by pointing out the opportunities we already know of:
* The Sedan Chair rally is still available in October
* I’ve been asked to run a “backwoods/survival” camp with others in
September
* Suzi is off to Botswana in July
* We are probably summer camping in Norfolk in the first week of the
summer holidays (July)
* It is likely we will get to Gilwell 24 somehow in June
* We may well go to County Camp as well in May
* There are mumbles about an Easter camp somewhere close, that
concentrates on basic camp skills and hiking
* The Southern 50 is looming in February (we hope to get 3 teams into
that, at 30km and 50km)
* We want to get some major outdoor challenges in – perhaps taking
some of the 16 & 17 year olds on a Mountain Marathon?
* We really really really must get our act together for DoE, and
Jacquie (our Scout Network Leader) is going to help Mark do that
We always have a need for adult help, so please do volunteer yourselves or friends
We will need more fund raising (we still don’t have enough tents or a bus)
We have room for more young people – especially younger age range (14 – 15)
Thanks again, and here is to yet more wonderful Scouting in 2012
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Yours In ScoutingDavid Bailey
ESL Anomalous Unit
Ampthill and Woburn District Explorer Scouts
Yours In ScoutingDavid Bailey
ESL Anomalous Unit
Ampthill and Woburn District Explorer Scouts
New Year training walk for prospective S50 people
Possibly January 14th?
- 20km, 10 waypoints
- Navigation required – map and compass
- Leaders will NOT correct changes until error exceeds 1km
- Full hike kit
- Full S50 dress code (see their website)
- Teams of 4 with one leader per team
- One or two intermediate bases staffed by parents
- Several hills will be included
Who wants in?
 Southern 50 2012 – 11TH FEBRUARY 201211TH FEBRUARY 2012 Each team must comprise of between 3 – 5 participants, all of whom must be members of The Scout Association or GirlGuiding UK. There are THREE routes, 50 miles and 50km open to all and a 30km route for Explorer Scouts only. The event is a test of [read on...] |
This Week – the Annual Trading Post ChallengeThis year’s challenge is at Brocks’ Hut in Maulden 24 November, 7:30 kick off Wear Scarves if you have them, and brush up on basic Scouting skills and general knowledge as we compete pretty fiercely for this annual challenge with Brocks. Oh, and completely fairly. Or Else… Will be a [read on...] |
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 County Camp 4-7 MAY 2012 AT GILWELLNot sure this is enough activity booked for one weekend? What do you think? Rafting, Rifleshooting, Laser Mission, Abseiling, Pioneering, Disco, Circus Skills, Fairground, Mountain Boarding, Archery, Bouldering, Crate Stacking, GeoCaching, The Gauntlet, Leap of Faith, Aerial Trek, Fan Descender, Kayaks, Jacobs Ladder, Camp Fire, High See-Saw, High Ropes, Ladder [read on...] |
 Unit Xmas Party 9th December 2011 OvernightIn case of a flash mob, we won’t post location here, but it is overnight 9th and 10th December nearby |
 FIFTY MILES (if you say it quickly, it does not sound too bad)None of us is quite sure how Suzi managed to convince Sweyn, David, and Mark to walk the Greensand Ridge PLUS 10 miles, in order to get to a 50 mile distance We always like to help our young people get to their ambitions (Suzi’s is to get to [read on...] |
2011 Barcelona TripAll back, all happy, had a great time. Scouting is not just about tents, knots, first aid, maps and team work. Knowing about them, however, makes a great city break in Barcelona a lot easier and more fun |
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