Scout Challenge

Chris Moore has asked me to re-post this article, which first appeared on the Explorer Blog:

The Explorers have invited older Cubs and Scouts (10 to 14 years old) to a series of challenges at Silverwood Scout camp, on Saturday 17th November, commencing 10am finishing at 5pm. Groups are invited to enter teams of five persons at a cost of £1 per person. Additional persons may make up a ‘district team’ to avoid disappointment.

Cubs and Scouts will need their own packed lunch; free hot drinks will be provided throughout the day.

So far, not many groups have replied with the number of 10-14 year olds who will be attending.

If you are interested in taking part can you please let Chris know, so he can work out how many activities to prepare!

District Bonfire

Chris Moore has asked me to re-post this article, which first appeared on the Explorer Blog:

Also on 17 November, and following on from the Scout Challenge, everyone involved in Fitzwilliam Scouting is invited to a District bonfire event starting at 6pm. Hot dogs and hot drinks will be for sale. Groups will be expected to perform a campfire stunt/song and may put on a stall etc, the sale of any goods going to that Group. A trophy will be given to the Beaver group that brings/makes the best Bonfire Guy. (The Beaver Challenge Trophy) Fireworks will not be allowed, in compliance with Health & Safety. Sparklers will only be allowed under careful adult supervision.

Could all Groups let Chris know whether you whether you will be taking part in this event and what table(s) you hope to put on to raise funds.

Beaver Campfire

Thanks a lot to all the Beaver Leaders in the District who brought their Beavers along to the campfire at Ardsley tonight. We didn't let the rain spoil our fun. We had a real fire and hotdogs, pop and buns mixed in with a lot of songs and yells. And... Alan was early!
Thanks again, see you all soon
Janice
ps watch this space for photos

Spooktacular 2007

Details of this year's Spooktacular at Hesley Wood have been released. It's October 20th, 5.30 to 9.30pm. The cost is £4.50 per child, and £1 per adult. It's fancy dress and the theme this year is wizards, witches and warlocks. Booking via 0114 246 7912.

We went last year, and I have to say I was quite impressed. Just be aware that quite a lot of the event takes place outdoors, for example there was a ghostwalk round the woods. The only criticism I had of last year was that one of the bases took place in the tuck shop in a fairly transparent attempt to get the kids to pester their parents for money, but that aside it was a good event; well worth going.

First Response (Module 10)

We have some provisional dates for First Response (Module 10) courses, via Tim Hague, ADC Scouts, Barnsley Central:-

Sat 20th October
Sun 21st October
Sat 27th October
Sun 28th October
Sat 10th November
Sun 11th November
Sat 8th December
Sun 9th December
Sat 15th December
Sun 16th December

Just to clarify, it's a single full-day course, and Tim is saying that these are the dates he's willing to run the course, not that the course will definitely run on all these dates. Those interested are advised to email Tim Hague as soon as possible with your preferred dates.

New Explorer Blog

We've started a new blog, which is dedicated to Explorer Scouting. Can you make your Explorers aware of the new blog, and encourage them to sign up.

Correct Cub Walk Info

Sorry I got the finish time wrong. Apparently it is 8 not 7.15 as I had been led to believe.
Kim

A great weekend at SYnergise

The SYnergise camp at Hesley Wood was a huge success, with about 1500 campers from all over South Yorkshire enjoying the fun and games! Around 100 kids from the Barnsley Fitzwilliam District joined in the Centenary Celebrations, and we all enjoyed camping, cooking, and playing together as a District.

A huge THANK YOU goes out to everyone who was involved in the organisation of this event… we all saw an awful lot of smiling faces throughout the weekend (kids and adults alike), which made it all worthwhile.

Here we all were after a bit of 100-year-old birthday cake!!

District Cub Walk

Wombwell have organised this on Tuesday 15th May. Cubs to be there at 6pm and be collected at 7.15.

District Cub Football Competition

Held on 21st April, Ardsley won the tournament after beating some stiff opposition. Thanks to Linda and everyone else involved in hosting this event and to all the Leaders who attended on the day.
Janice

All Quizzed Out

Well done to all who turned up for the beaver quiz last night. It was a close fought thing, (I don’t know how the kids managed as some of the questions had me scratching my head).
The eventual victors were Darfield congratulations, also can I say very big thanks to Wombwell for hosting the evening.

beaver quiz

On behalf of Carol, the Beaver Quiz is to be held Wednesday 14 March at Wombwell HQ. 6 - 7pm.