Brickhill Scout Group

9-MAR-14

Remember to keep an eye on the website for updates
This Thursday 13th March we are having the Patrol Challenge games. - Full Uniform -

Saturday 15th Night Owl - we have 2 teams entering 

Forms needed - see website

20th March    The fire station has had to cancel our visit due to other 'fire & flood related work'
We will try to reschedule for the Autumn Term

Instead we will be doing some crafts and camp planning.
We will do investitures this night too

 27th March               Fire Safety/Fire Lighting / cooking

3rd April is only for APL/PLs

 Looking forward we have

St George's Day 27th April

 11th May District Bridge Walk

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I am thinking of doing a small limited numbers camp based around some activities

23rd to 25th May - This will be more expensive than our regular camps because of travel and activities etc.

Estimate is £65 to £70 - Still in the planning stages but let me know if you are interested ----

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7-8th June

District Scout Camp - Great Barford

Open to all  -  letter will come out soon

Cost estimate £32

PHOTO LINKS

Xavier's Dad (Naps) has taken some excellent photos which you can view on line.
Please remember these are for your family enjoyment and should not to be shared on social media websites.

Flowhouse

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/dheux4wo3yk8sxb/kH-4lcMFMp

Opening
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ls1cb37vucttme6/fQZr2-Z25V

 Keep checking the scout notice board

On 01-03-2014 12:48, brickhill scouts wrote:

NIGHT OWL

It is open to all but you must have the correct hiking clothes and shoes.
If you want to take part but are short of an item let me know
and we will see if there are any that can be borrowed.

Parents must drop off at Leslie Sell Campsite, Bromham. 

They should arrive at Bromham and head to the Storm Building between 16:00 and 16:30 hrs

to allow for checking in and safety briefing.

Night Owl is a 6 hour hike with teambuilding activities every  mile or so.
The scouts must wear appropriate clothing or they will not be allowed to hike.

They will get muddy and tired.

I may be able to give a lift home to some in the minibus

-BUT ONLY - if I am asked in advance AND given a note from parents saying I am giving them a lift home 'as a family friend'

I can not as a scout leader give lifts to scouts without following strict guidelines.

NIGHT OWL 2014 TIMETABLE

16.00-16.30     Scouts and adults arrive at Leslie Sell Campsite, Bromham

16.45               Base Leaders and Adult helpers briefing.

17.00               Scouts safety briefing.

17.10               Adults and Scouts leave for bases.

17.30               Hike starts.

00.30               Estimated finish (and supper)

THE RESULTS WILL BE PUBLISHED AT A LATER DATE AND PRESENTATION MADE BACK AT THE WINNING TROOPS H.Q.

NIGHT OWL KIT LIST

• £3 ENTRY FEE PER SCOUT PAYABLE ON THE NIGHT
• BOOTS OR STRONG WALKING SHOES
• NO TRAINERS OR JEANS TO BE WORN ON THE HIKE
• WARM CLOTHES, HAT & GLOVES AND WATERPROOFS
• TORCH, PLUS SPARE BATTERIES
• NOTEPAD AND PENCIL
• COMPASS (IF YOU HAVE ONE)
• MOBILE PHONE (IF YOU HAVE ONE)
• EACH TEAM WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A LAMINATED ROUTE MAP AND SOME WALKING INSTRUCTIONS
• A MUG (SO THAT YOU CAN HAVE A HOT DRINK HALF WAY ROUND)
• CHANGE OF FOOTWEAR.

23 Feb

All Events

Hi All

This Thursday 27th February in a night HIKE - a joint event with Putnoe Scouts

7:30pm Drop off/9:00pm Pick Up Go Outdoors

---- wear warm waterproof clothes, hiking footwear, bring a small torch ---

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6th March Pancakes at the HQ - another joint event with Putnoe Scouts

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Saturday 15th MARCH 9am to 3pm BAG PACKING
Brilliant Opportunity for Fundraising
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Saturday 15th MARCH 4pm to midnight    Night Owl £3

Who would like to do the Night Owl Challenge Hike ?

IF YOU WANT TO DO THIS YOU MUST SPEAK TO ME_EMAIL THIS WEEK
It is open to all but you must have the correct hiking clothes and shoes.
If you want to take part but are short of an item let me know and we will see if there are any that can be borrowed.

PL & APL Service Camp April 4-6 Bromham
Any PLs or APLs that would like to take part let me know - if you have not already

7-8^th June District Scout Camp - Great Barford
Open to all
letter will come out after Easter.
Looking for some parents to come along on this camp

28th - 29th June 2014               £10

Bedford District Scouts  White Water Weekend

Cardington Artificial Slalom Course
I will not be at this event - But if I can get leader cover this event will be available.

Have hopes for a few more camps  - but in the planning stage

 Dawn

11 Feb

ALL EVENTS 

Hi Everyone Lots of events.

Thursday 13th Feb 6pm to 7pm Grand Opening Bonfire  A family event

The grand opening of the hut with Bonfire - songs - hotdogs - hot drinks - marshmallow toasting
Tesco & RJ Carter will be there to officially open the refurbished hut 
Please come in uniform so we can take some photos

Caution!
Wear a warm coat because it will be cold.
Waterproof shoes are a good idea.
Don't park on the grass or you may never get off again - ever.
Don't park near the HQ or your car may get covered in ash.

Saturday 15th Feb 6pm to 9pm  Family Disco at the Brickhill community Centre

Still a few disco tickets left - Free tickets to Scout families just apply.

There will be a bar and Raffle.

Saturday 15th MARCH 9am to 3pm BAG PACKING

Brilliant Opportunity for Fundraising

Saturday 15th MARCH 4pm to midnight    Night Owl £3

Who would like to do the Night Owl Challenge Hike ?
It is open to all but you must have the correct hiking clothes and shoes.
If you want to take part but are short of an item let me know and we will see if there are any that can be borrowed.

PL & APL Service Camp April 4-6 Bromham
Any PLs or APLs that would like to take part let me know - if you have not already

7-8^th June District Scout Camp - Great Barford
Open to all
letter will come out after Easter.
Looking for some parents to come along on this camp

28th - 29th June 2014               £10

Bedford District Scouts  White Water Weekend 

Cardington Artificial Slalom Course

I will not be at this event - But if I can get leader cover this event will be available.

Have hopes for a few more camps  - but in the planning stage

Dawn

4_FEB

6 FEB
Oasis
Swimming

Hi All

On the 6th I will be in reception in Oasis - from 6:15pm - please bring a 50p for the refundable lockers + swimwear + towel
This is a fun event for you to hang out with your patrol but also meet Putnoe Scouts who we are sharing a few events with this term.
It is important that you all follow the safety rules at the pool to enjoy some safe fun.
Collect from the café area 7:45pm

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On the 13th we are having the first of our Big 50 celebrations
A family event from 6pm to 7:30pm  - please do come as a whole family as the leaders will be busy organising things and not supervising children 
The grand opening of the hut with Bonfire - songs - hotdogs - hot drinks - marshmallow toasting
Tesco & RJ Carter will be there to officially open the refurbished hut 
Please come in uniform so we can take some photos but also wear a warm coat because it will be cold.

I need some help heating and serving food 5:40 to 6:30pm
This would be ideal for folks who find it difficult to help at regular timed meetings due to younger siblings etc.
Please let me know if you can help.

At the weekend is a disco at the community centre - contact Caroline Romans (secretary) for tickets

19th
JAN

23rd
JAN

  Hi All 

Don't forget the younger scouts are at the observatory

EVERYONE SHOULD WRAP UP WARM and bring a small torch

No heating in the observatory

Meet EAMON / Woody at the gate on Pemberley Avenue -

 Use Link Below for a MAP of where to meet    
http://goo.gl/maps/iexpb

Emma                   Eda                 Adam                   James Row.
Leo                       Farzad             Kyle                     Sally
Ben C                   Alessia             Lucy                     Tommy
Paloma                 Hugo               Daniel L

Please listen carefully to the Observatory volunteers.

Any issues with transport - please email each other for lift shares

Everyone else meet LEVI at the HQ for outdoor fun!!

Thanks

Dawn

5th Jan

first meet jan 9th

Our first meeting of 2014 will be this Thursday

(if you have cub or beaver siblings they start the following week)

We will be looking at the scout promise and discussing the term's program.- attached

Parents need to sign forms and pay subs.

 on the 23rd Jan the Younger scouts are going to the observatory

3rd dec 

5th Dec 

This week we are doing crafts and sweet making at the hut.
 If scouts would like to bring their camp blankets
they can decorate with the wools I have
and I may be able to bring a sewing machine to stitch on badges.

On Thursday 12th December we are going to flowhouse in Twinwoods clapham for some fun

see map

http://goo.gl/maps/7Ah09

This is earlier than our normal time

I will be at the flowhouse from 6:15pm to register participants

Swim suits and towel

(wet suits are provided) 

28 Nov 

 For the next 2 weeks we are doing crafts at the hut.

Note: tonight beavers are out at Bromham so we could be late back
and there could be additional parent cars parked

On Thursday 12th December we are going to flowhouse for some fun

http://goo.gl/maps/7Ah09

This is earlier than our normal time

I will be at the flowhouse from 6:15 to register participants

Swim suits and towel

(wet suits are provided)

15 nov 

lost property 

 1 scout lost a black hat and glove at golfing if it accidentally ended up with your things please return it next week.

Any Lost property from camp please return to the hut and we will re-distribute

We have 1 pair of hiking type shoes/trainers already

3 Nov

 Dear all,
As you are aware, RG Carter in association with Tesco have been undertaking significant improvement works to our scout building this week. They have worked incredibly hard and have managed to transform the interior of the building into a bright and modern space.
It has the WOW factor already but there is more to come
A new floor.

Unfortunately there has been a delay in obtaining the new non-slip floor
that they will be installing so works will not be completed until the end of next week.

As a result we have taken the decision to
cancel the bonfire night event on Thursday 7th November
as we are unlikely to be able to use the building that evening.

I hope that you are able to enjoy bonfire night celebrations elsewhere
and unless you hear otherwise normal beaver, cub and scout meetings will resume w/c 11/11/13.

There are only a few people on the Exec committee and it has taken a lot off effort to make this happen.
Please take a moment to thank them
and in particular  Caroline & Roy (Emma & James' Parents)
& Cecile (Richard & Martin's mum)
who have worked so hard to build the relationship with Tesco's
and have pushed this project every step of the way.

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Our next meeting will be Thursday 14th November Knots and Golf
I have tried to split the groups by lift-shares

Many thank to Richard and Martin's mum for volunteering an extra evening as parent volunteer at the Golf course.

We also have the pleasure of inviting back an ex-Brickhill Scout Tom Mead who is going to show us how to golf.

The following scouts will need to meet at Mowsbury Golf Course Car Park 7:40pm

Behram
Ben
Eda
Emma
Emmanuelle 
Farzad
Felix
James Rom.
Kieran
Lucy
Martin
Paloma
Richard
Xavier
the rest will be at the Scout Hut 7:30pm
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On the 21st November
the following scouts will need to meet at Mowsbury Golf Course Car Park 7:40pm
Sam's mum is helping this evening.

Alessia
Adam
Chloe
Jack M
Jack W
Jacob
James Row.
Kyle
Lee
Leo
Sally
Samuel 
Taisian
Tommy
the rest will be at the Scout Hut 7:30pm
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After that is crafts on the 28th
Eda's mum has kindly volunteered once again to help
 
Cheers

Dawn

30 oct 

CAMP 

 A few last reminders & things and to answer some questions

-Scouts should arrive and leave in their uniform shirt and neckerchief
Arrive after 2pm on Friday at Henlow Campsite

-Parents - should check in their scout with Dawn at the beginning of camp
and check out at the end of camp
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Hand in - labelled medicines / penknives / money etc
We are requesting that the little shop that sells badges and sweets be open Sunday.
If volunteers are available then it will be open for an hour.

You will be asked if your child has a mild headache etc ... is it ok for the to have 1 Ibuprophen or 1 Paracetamol.

I will have the in-touch contact details for you to take away and any last minute details.

Carl will be acting as in-touch person at home
077 5846 1124

No electronic devices or phones

1 small bag of sweets is ample - there will be plenty of food and biscuits

you can bring books and games if you wish
If you bring a football-put your name on it and look after it.

bring warm hats, gloves, blankets
see the kit list
bring suitable waterproofs and boots
BRING A TORCH

-the patrols are as follows   **patrol Leader
Girls 
 
Alessia Riccio     1
Eda Colliver      2
Emma Romans     3
**Emmanuelle  Sibley  4
Lucy Lang     5
Paloma Ramos       6
Sally Murphy     7
 
 
Boys 1
 
 
**Felix Mallalieu          1
Behram Vandriwala  2
Jack Murphy          3
Kyle Atherton          4
Xavier Georgoulias 5
Adam Tilson          6
 
Boys 2
 
 
**James Romans 1
Martin Laursen 2
Richard Laursen 3
Tommy Murphy 4
Samuel  Fountain 5
Taisian Thomas 6

Please keep checking the notice board

 http://brickhillscouts.org.uk/sub-scout/scouts-noticeboard.htm >

Cheers
 
 Dawn
 

 Brickhill Scouts
07758461123

CAMP 

Camp Information download here

KITLIST

MAP : http://goo.gl/maps/Y5nlJ

Arrive from 2-3pm Friday

Pick up 3 - 3:30pm Sunday

20th Oct 

Next Meeting and Camping 

If you want to come dress up for pumpkin carving - please do - no uniform necessary - but don't wear something that might get ruined by pumpkin juice

I am hoping that everyone will carve their own pumpkins and do something really imaginative

there are some great ideas on the internet

http://wallpaperfast.com/pumpkin-carving-patterns-wallpaper.html/

If parents are able to bring a suitable knife for carving please do

We will have a quick chat about camp at the end of the meeting - Parents please attend

7th
Oct    

next meeting

This will be a mixed bag of activities

kick starting our Astronomy badge for next term

Working on our promise badge as well as for all new scouts learning about investiture

Those going on camp will be looking at the menu and tents etc....

Please collect some recyclables for the Thursday 17th SEE LEAFLET

30th Sept 

Meeting 
next week Cooking

THINGS ARE VERY BUSY AT THE MOMENT

This will be a busy week as we have  St Andrews Scouts are visiting
We may have to put up a shelter for the evening so please 'pitch in'

If you want to go to camp please make sure you let me know and hand in your forms

Anyone going to Hooley - you should have got an email this week

20th Sept 

Meeting 
next week Hiking  

Drop off at Brickhill HQ 7:30 - pickup 9:00pm at Clapham chip shop

http://goo.gl/maps/uQbhi

Water proofs, strong walking shoes it will be muddy and a torch- money for chips if you want them

Camp Information download here

KITLIST

19th Sept 

Hooley 

There is an opportunity to attend a district Land and water activities day Sunday 13th Oct
Cost £17.50 - places available on a first come first served basis

Email scouts@brickhillscouts.org.uk if you would like to go.

15th Sept
2013 

Meeting Next Week 
Camp Info

Camping

For  Thursday 19th Cook out

Emmanuelle's Patrol - Build an altar fire  - light a fire in it - make s’mores

James' Patrol - Build a tripod fire  - light a fire under it - hot chocolate

We have decided to camp at Henlow 
Friday 1st - Sunday 3rd November

Arriving Friday Afternoon - pick up Sunday afternoon

Saturday we will be hiking around the area
Sunday doing activities on site.

Email me to indicate your interest

CAMP FORMS AVAILABLE AT THE NEXT MEETING

8th sept 2013

Camp at Autumn HALF TERM 

Currently I am looking at a camp the weekend of 1st -3rd Nov at the end of half term.
A bit further afield that Bedford but within 30 miles of Bedford

I would like some adults to help set up camp / breakdown camp etc

It would also be great if there was a couple of adults who could come along but they would need to be CB checked prior to camp

Please let me know if you are available.