Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers are meeting this week. Please make sure you read the important information.
This week Beavers are meeting over at 5 Ways Lakes and we’ll be doing some Kayaking and maybe some games too!
5 Ways Lakes, Coventry Rd, Wolvey, Hinckley LE10 3HF
What to wear & bring with you
All safety and specialist equipment will be provided. Please wear light clothing – you won’t need to wear your uniform for this activity. If the weather is warm a T shirt, shorts and an old pair of pumps or trainers will be ideal. If it is a bit colder or windy trackie bottoms may be better than shorts and a lightweight waterproof top would be handy. It is essential that everyone wears an old pair of trainers or pumps these will get very wet.
Drop off and Pick Up arrangements
This activity is taking place on an operational caravan & camping park by kind permission of the site owners Karen & Paul Merchant. There will be customers on site and it is vital that everyone follows the arrangements below to ensure safety and compliance with both the site’s and our Covid secure policy. Failure by anyone to follow these instructions may result in us being unable to use the site for future activities.
Arrival – Please arrange to arrive between 5.45pm and 5.55pm. Do not enter the site before 5.45pm. Follow the drive to the main car park where you will see a leader by the benches next to the carpark. Please drop off your youngster and wait for the signal from the leader that your youngster has passed the temperature checks and then please immediately leave the site.
Pick Up – Please arrive at site between 6.45pm and 6.55pm, park up in the main car park and remain in your car. The leader will send your youngster over to your car when it is safe to do so.
Please drive slowly on site and follow all instructions from site staff and our leaders.
From the start of September Beavers will be wearing uniform again. Find out what Uniform Beavers wear.
If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact us at [email protected]
This week the Cubs are meeting at the Scout Hut and we’ll be doing an exciting treasure hunt!
From the start of September Cubs will be wearing uniform again. Find out what Uniform Cubs wear.
If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact us at [email protected]
A competition for all Scouts!
This week you just need to find out the full name of Baden Powell and then you’ll be asked a simple question about something in the info below. Everyone getting both questions correct will be awarded ‘Scout of the Month points’.
Tuesday & Wednesday Troop Nights
Haddon Troop will be meeting from 7.00pm to 9.00pm on Tuesday.
Wilson Troop will be meeting on Wednesday from 7.00pm to 9.00pm.
This week we’re going to be doing a Trading Post.
Scouts are asked to arrive between 6.45pm and 6.55pm and go straight to their leaders. There is no need to wait at the gate if it is open.
Scouts & Cubs need to wear full uniform, if they have one and it still fits! It is important that everyone wears a t-shirt under their Scout Shirt or Cub Sweatshirt so that they can take off their uniform shirt or sweatshirt as soon as the opening formalities have been completed. They will not need a change of trousers unless they are particularly concerned about their uniform trousers getting a bit dirty.
Please remember that we will be outdoors most of the night so they will most likely need a warm jumper or similar, and possibly a warm waterproof coat depending upon the weather. They also need to bring a bottle filled with water or a suitable non-fizzy drink.
You can download a copy of our Welcome to 1st Bedworth Scouts information pack here. The information gives you lots of important information that you need to know for Troop Night.
From the start of September Scouts will be wearing uniform again. Find out what Uniform Scouts wear.
Can we remind everyone please that it is really important to let us know if Scouts are going to be absent from their meeting night. To tell us know either email [email protected] or text 07710113291 before the start of the meeting.
We will be outside for the evening, so please make sure you dress for the weather. Please bring a full drinks bottle.
Exciting News – We have an overnight camp!
Scout Activity Camp 2021
Fully Booked
Date & time
25th September 2021 9:00 am
26th September 2021 4:00 pm
Total cost
£25 payable by 10th September 2021
Location
After 18 months or so the Scouts finally have a chance to enjoy an overnight activity.
Who?
This camp is open to all Scouts in the group. We have an upper limit of 20 Scouts on this camp, places being allocated upon payment of the £25 camp fee. Please do not hesitate to speak to a leader if you have any questions or concerns about this camp, or if you have any difficulty in making payment.
When & where?
On Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th September we will be camping overnight at Rough Close Scout Activity Centre near Tile Hill, Coventry. The camp will run from 9am on Saturday through to 4pm on Sunday. The cost of the camp is £25 which includes food, site fees and all activities.
The price includes all food, site fees and all activities. It does not include transport.
Transport?
Unfortunately we cannot provide transport for this camp so parents or carers will need to arrange transport to and from Rough Close.
Activities?
As well as camping overnight in tents and enjoying the other usual camp activities such as wide games, wood fire cooking, skill training and such like, we also will be enjoying four of the ‘onsite’ activities: Pedal car racers, Traversing wall, Crate Climbing, bp and the Cave Bus.
This is going to be a great camp with lots of fun & adventure.
How do I pay?
Subs payments
We are currently not able to accept any cash payments. Our preferred method of payments are via bank (BACS) transfer. If you cannot do a bank transfer we do have an alternative cash free method available if necessary.
We are now accepting subs payments by BACS/standing order. If you would like to pay subs by BACS/standing order it must be paid in advance and we would suggest a payment of £12 per month. This will keep your payments on track, as with the weeks we are closed it will average out over the course of the year.
To set up to pay this way please put SUBS and your child’s name in the payment reference and email Luke at [email protected] to say that a payment has been made. We do still ask that your youngster checks in at the start of the evening, so that our fire checklist and attendance register is correct.
Activity payments
You can also pay for activities and camps in this way. Put the reference as the activity name and your child’s name and then email Luke once the payment has been made.
If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact us at [email protected]
This week Explorers are meeting at the Scout Hut.
From the start of September Explorers will be wearing uniform again. Find out what Uniform Explorers wear.
Explorer Back to Basics 2021
Date & time
24th September 2021 6:30 pm
26th September 2021 3:00 pm
Total cost
£20 payable by 10th September 2021
Location
Join us for a great experience of traditional scout camping on our Back to Basics Camp!
Who?
This camp is open to all Explorers in the group.
When & where?
We’ll be camping at Rough Close Scout Campsite, Tile Hill, Coventry.
The price includes all food, camp fees and activities. It does not include transport.
Transport?
We’re not able to transport Explorers to and from this camp so we’re asking parents/carers to drop off and pick up Explorers.
Activities?
Activities will include cooking on wood fires, shelter building and hammock camping.
How do I pay?
Subs payments
We are currently not able to accept any cash payments. Our preferred method of payments are via bank (BACS) transfer. If you cannot do a bank transfer we do have an alternative cash free method available if necessary.
We are now accepting subs payments by BACS/standing order. If you would like to pay subs by BACS/standing order it must be paid in advance and we would suggest a payment of £12 per month. This will keep your payments on track, as with the weeks we are closed it will average out over the course of the year.
To set up to pay this way please put SUBS and your child’s name in the payment reference and email Luke at [email protected] to say that a payment has been made. We do still ask that your youngster checks in at the start of the evening, so that our fire checklist and attendance register is correct.
Activity payments
You can also pay for activities and camps in this way. Put the reference as the activity name and your child’s name and then email Luke once the payment has been made.
If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact us at [email protected]
All members should have received an email from [email protected] with more information and the forms. If you have not received the information please check your junk folder. If there are any problems, concerns or you do not have an email from us, please get in touch at [email protected] and we’ll do our best to help.
Interested in helping out? Find out more information about volunteering here.