Scoutlook April 2010
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lo o k APRIL 2010 CHANGES IN THE DISTRICT TEAM Stuart Thorpe, who for the past 6 years has been ADC (Scouts) is moving on to help with Development at County level. We wish him all the best in his new enterprise— even though we are sorry to see him go. However, his spot has already been filled—as the D.C. Dave Turton has announced that Nev Barratt is to take on this role. Dave writes: “Thank you Nev for accepting this challenge, I am looking forward to working with you. My thanks also to Stuart Thorpe who will be leaving us to help develop scouting in the County, you will be missed”. Also on the move will be Steve Tupper. He has decided to relinquish his D.E.S.C. role at the end of the summer. However, Steve will not be leaving Scouting in the District as he has decided that he would like a new challenge and will be taking up the role as GSL at 1 st Trentside. TENTS FOR AFRICA Last months issue contained pic- tures from Africa of the local Scouts using the tents & other equipment some of you so kindly donated. I now have the accompanying note which Phil Barlow received with these pictures. I publish it verbatim—their leader has not got his English up to 100% yet -(come to think of it— neither have most of us !!) How you philip. I hope your fine with mama Elaine. We Tabora scout doing good in scouting move- ments for camping ,training and other comminity services. Were happy for gating tents becouse we man- age to camp during the rain season wethout problem, Thanks. Please phil and sorry for distabance. please do fever to us, we need moving camera,if you can gate it for us. we need it for taking scout events, camping, training, hiking, study tower and so on in differ- end everoment in order to keep history and memory also. And some time we can send some event to you and to our friend scout now you can see what Tabora scout duing. By ERIC GOD BLESS YOU. Sherbrooke Scout Campsite, Calverton, Notts. Training Date: Saturday 10th April 2010: Start time 0900 hrs. Finish time 1530hrs Camp Date: Saturday/Sunday 18/19 th September 2010 Start time 900hrs Finish time 1200hrs Cost: £15 for both weekends. Closing date for applications: 8th April. Survival Skills Badge Water Camp 2010 Trent Lock, Long Eaton Derbys. Friday 14th to Sunday 16th May Cost £35.00 Enquiries re. both above activities to: Stuart Thorpe 07709 239225, [email protected]
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April 2010 edition of Scoutlook
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APRIL 2010
CHANGES IN THE DISTRICT TEAM
Stuart Thorpe, who for the past 6 years has been ADC (Scouts) is movingon to help with Development at County level. We wish him all the best inhis new enterprise— even though we are sorry to see him go.However, his spot has already been filled—as the D.C. Dave Turton has announced thatNev Barratt is to take on this role.Dave writes: “Thank you Nev for accepting this challenge, I am looking forward to working withyou. My thanks also to Stuart Thorpe who will be leaving us to help develop scouting in theCounty, you will be missed”.
Also on the move will be Steve Tupper. He has decided to relinquish his D.E.S.C.role at the end of the summer. However, Steve will not be leaving Scouting in theDistrict as he has decided that he would like a new challenge and will be taking upthe role as GSL at 1st Trentside.
TENTS FOR AFRICALast months issue contained pic-tures from Africa of the local Scoutsusing the tents & other equipment
some of you so kindlydonated.
I now have the accompanying notewhich Phil Barlow received with these pictures. Ipublish it verbatim—their leader has not got hisEnglish up to 100% yet -(come to think of it—
neither have most of us !!)
How you philip.I hope your fine with mama Elaine.We Tabora scout doing good in scouting move-ments for camping ,training and other comminityservices.Were happy for gating tents becouse we man-age to camp during the rain season wethoutproblem, Thanks.Please phil and sorry for distabance.please do fever to us, we need moving camera,ifyou can gate it for us.we need it for taking scout events, camping,training, hiking, study tower and so on in differ-end everoment in order to keep history andmemory also.And some time we can send some event to youand to our friend scout now you can see whatTabora scout duing.By ERICGOD BLESS YOU.
Sherbrooke Scout Campsite,Calverton, Notts.
Training Date: Saturday 10th April 2010:Start time 0900 hrs.
Finish time 1530hrs
Camp Date: Saturday/Sunday 18/19thSeptember 2010Start time 900hrsFinish time 1200hrs
Cost: £15 for both weekends.
Closing date for applications: 8th April.
Survival SkillsBadge
Water Camp 2010
Trent Lock, Long EatonDerbys.
Friday 14th to Sunday16th May
Cost £35.00
Enquiries re. both above activities to:Stuart Thorpe07709 239225,
Young Leaders
Young Leader module A will beheld on Wednesday 14th April at the
Sherbrooke Scout Campsite, Calverton.The evening will start at 19:00 and end at
20:30. Nibbles and drinks will beprovided.
If you would like to attend the meetingplease let me know at
[email protected] or on 07881937298. Booking is essential to reserveyour place, please do not just turn up.
Stephen Tupper
They seek him here…….
A reminder that Phil Herriott, District Trainerhas moved his residence and can now befound at:10, Boundary Close,Kirkby-in-Ashfield,Notts, NG17 8RSTel: 01623 751583E.mails: centralnotts.ltm@notts-scouts.org.
As per recent tradition, the Explorer Scout Section will be holding aSt George’‛s Day Parade and Camp
When: Saturday 24th – Sunday 25th AprilWhere: Sherbrooke Scout CampsiteTime: 13:00 Saturday – 11:00 SundayOther Information
Wherever possible all Explorers are expected to attend the St Georges Day parade in Southwell.The parade is a full uniform event.
A coach will be provided to transport Explorers to and from Southwell. The cost of the coach willbe £6. The coach will leave from and return to Sherbrooke. Explorers should be at Sherbrookeby 13:00 to allow sufficient time to travel to Southwell. It is expected that Explorers will return toSherbrooke by 17:00.
On the Saturday evening a BBQ will be held at Sherbrooke. This will run from 18:30 – 22:00 thecost of this will be £4 per person.
Explorers who wish to camp at Sherbrooke on the Saturday evening can do so. Breakfast will beprovided however Explorers will need to provide their own tents. Equipment can be dropped offat Sherbrooke at 13:00 on the Saturday afternoon prior to catching the coach to Southwell.
To book your place return the payment and slip below to Steven via your Explorer leader by FridayApril 9th 2010. Cheques should be made payable to Central Notts District Explorers
St Georges Day Parade & ServiceSouthwell—Saturday 24th AprilAssemble at The Burgage by 2.15pm.
Parade Orders for this annual event have been sent out to all Groups andUnits under separate cover.
Leaders—Please ensure you read them and check if your section / unit has toprovide readers / flag bearers.
If so, please inform Peter Bryan or Nev Barratt of their names as requested
Any items for inclusion in the May edition of Scoutlookshould be sent to Peter Bryan at
[email protected] 20th April please
DISTRICT CALENDAR
April
6th Tuesday District Team Meeting Sherbrooke -1900 hours David Turton
7th Wednesday Appointments meeting Sherbrooke DAAC
9th –
11th
Friday
- Sunday
Gold D of E practice
expedition
Dark Peak, Derbyshire Steve Tupper
10th Saturday Scout Survival Badge -Training
Sherbrooke Stuart Thorpe
12th Monday Beaver Scout Leaders
meeting
Sherbrooke Lou Biggs
13th Tuesday Cub Scout Leaders
Meeting
Redhill Scout HQ, 1930 hrs Elaine Smith
14th Wednesday Scout Fellowship Hand
Bell Ringing
Sherbrooke, 1930 hours Ron
Hollingsworth
19th Monday DC’s Meeting Linby 1930 hours County21st Wednesday ADC’s Meeting Linby 1930 hours County
21st Wednesday Young leader module A Sherbrooke
1000 – 1300 hrs
Steve Tupper
23rd Friday St Georges Day
rehearsal
Southwell Minster District
24th Saturday St Georges Day Parade Southwell Peter Bryan24th –
25th
Saturday
- Sunday
Explorer Scout St
George’s Day Camp
Sherbrooke Steve Tupper
May5th Wednesday Appointments meeting Sherbrooke DAAC
7th –
9th
Friday
-Sunday
Bronze & Silver D of E
practice expedition
White Peak, Derbyshire Steve Tupper
8th Saturday Beaver Scout – CubScout Fun Day
Sherbrooke Lou Biggs &Elaine Smith
9th Sunday Getting started
modules
TBC Phil Herriot
12th Wednesday Scout Fellowship AGM Sherbrooke 1900 hours Ron
Hollingsworth
13th Thursday District Exec Meeting Sherbrooke,
1930 – 2100 hrs
Roger Whibley
14th –16th
Friday- Sunday
Scouts water camp Trent Lock, Long Eaton Jay Curson
15th Cub Scout District Trip TBC Elaine Smith
19th Wednesday Scout Fellowship
committee meeting
Southview Road, 1930 hrs Ron
Hollingsworth
24th Thursday District Team Meeting Sherbrooke David Turton
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SATURDAY/SUNDAY
22st/23
ndMay 2010
A great opportunity to have a sleepover on the front lawns at Alton Towers Resort, across the
lake from the Alton Towers ruins, on the 22ndMay 2010. This event is open to all sections
Saturday 22stMay 2010:
Groups can arrive from 6.00pm on the Saturday to set up and pitch
tents, and then enjoy exclusive use of The Alton Towers Water Park
on site from 8pm-9.30pm before bedding
down for the night.
Soak up some watery fun at the Caribbean
themed water park where you can be blasted
up and away by the fantastic Masterblaster
wet rollercoaster or explore the Wacky
Waterworks and Treehouse before relaxing in
the Lazy River or Bubbly Wubbly pool!
Sunday 23ndMay 2010:
Enjoy a full day in the Alton Towers Resort theme park on Sunday. Be
the first in queue for an action packed day out with your group! Join
Captain Black and his crew as they embark upon a mission of
discovery beneath the wreckage of the galleon in Mutiny Bay.
Explore Sharkbait Reef by SEA LIFE and be immersed in a new
underwater world where you will come face to face with a myriad of
fascinating creatures from the deepest depths of the seas and oceans
of the world. The Alton Towers name is synonymous with excitement!
Speed freaks are outmatched on Rita - Queen of Speed; Air brings
windswept exhilaration; Oblivion’s death defying plunge is the choice of adrenaline junkies
and Nemesis’ turbulent, twisting frenzy is still voted one of UK’s top roller coasters.
What’s included?
Dinner on Saturday evening
Exclusive use of the Alton Towers Resort Water Park
Overnight camping on the Lawns of the theme park
Breakfast
1 full day on the theme park
All for £45 per person
How to book:
Bookings open from 12thJanuary 2010 and will be on a first
come first served basis. To make your provisional group
booking please call 0116 277 8998, Monday-Friday 10.00am-
4.00pm. A booking form will then be sent out and full
payment is required 28 days after making your provisional
booking to confirm your group place. There is a maximum of
50 places per booking.
