GROUP NEWSLETTER SPRING 2010 - 25-03-2010GROUP NEWSLETTER SPRING 2010 THANK YOU Thank you to everyone who attended our Coffee, Bun and Bingo Evening and helped to raise almost £200 for the World Scout Jamboree Fund. Special thanks go to everyone who made buns or donated prizes and helped on the evening. Thank you to the Scouts who collected coins in empty water bottles to increase their awareness of the global issues affecting water supplies and in doing so raised over £60 in aid the charities that assist in these areas. Thank you to everyone who attended our Annual General Meeting and Open Night and a big Thank You to all our young people who took part in the Open Night! GOLD STANDARD SCOUTING! We are proud to report that 5 of our Scouts have completed the prestigious Chief Scouts Gold Award, the highest award in the Scout sections. Andrew R, Gavin, Jake, Matthew B and Robert F have each completed the requirements to gain their individual Adventure, Creative, Fitness, Community, Global, Outdoors, Outdoors Plus, Promise and Expedition Challenge Awards. These have required our young people to commit themselves to participate in all the training activities and residential experiences featured in our varied and balanced programme. We are also very pleased that 3 of our Cub Scouts have completed the equally prestigious Chief Scouts Silver Award. Jack BC, Kenan and Robert S have completed similar challenging requirements appropriate to their age by making sure that they attend all Pack Meetings and participate in all our outdoor activities and camps SUBSCRIPTIONS As announced by our Treasurer at the Annual General Meeting, it is now three years since our monthly Membership Subscriptions were last increased and we thank all parents for supporting our various fund-raising events which has enabled an increase to be deferred. However, in view of rising costs, it is now necessary to increase the Monthly Subscription from £10 to £12 starting in April 2010. Subs are payable for 10 months per year (There are no Subs due for July and August). We would add that our Subs include the Headquarters, County & District Subscriptions including insurance, which currently total £30 per year. Some Scout Groups charge this amount as an annual payment in addition to similar levels of Subscriptions as ours Scout Group. We appreciate that the first Sunday in April falls during the Easter Holidays. However, if you do not go away on holiday, please join us in the celebration of Easter Sunday. Beavers, Cubs and Scouts meet at church at 1015 for the Family Service at 1030, parents and other family members are more than welcome to join us. Ends around 1130/1145 hrs. Burnley District St George’s Day Service and Parade. Meet at St Mary’s RC Church at 1330 for the Service at 1400 hrs. The Parade led by the award-winning Nelson Brass Band will end at Burnley Central Library at approx 1530 hrs. Parking is very limited in St Mary’s Churchyard and we suggest set ting down on main road. Please ensure that full correct uniform is worn including black shoes or black trainers, if possible. As this is a major event, please make a special effort to attend and represent our Scout Group, thank you. Parents are welcome to join us. more news articles... | News: WELCOME BACK WELCOME BACK Cub and Scouts start on Friday 3 September and Beavers are eagerly waiting to start on Friday 10 September. Our leaders have been... |
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