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Someries NewsMarch 2003
District Cub Scout Football Competition. Return to contents A report form the Beaver Scout Leader of the 26th Someries I thought I would let you know what the 26th Someries Beaver Scouts did as part of their "Caring Badge". In October the Beaver Scouts planted hyacinth bulbs. We placed them in a cool dark place and waited for them to show signs of life. Just before Christmas we took one of the pots of hyacinths to the "Help the Aged" home at Bramingham Park, so that the residents could have some early spring colour to cheer them up during the long winter months. The remaining pot of bulbs we took to the Keech Cottage Hospice, where they care for terminally ill children, who would hopefully also take a little cheer from the floral display. We also took along a Christmas card made and signed by all the Beavers. District Beaver Party ( An e-mail report from the Beaver Scout Leader of the 19th Someries)
When the entertainer was finished we sat down for refreshments and a light snack, before resuming our games. Everyone had fun and the behaviour of all children was something all Leaders could be proud of. A word of thanks to a Beaver Scout Leader from 24th Someries and all those other Leaders present for their time and effort in making this a successful afternoon. Beaver Scouts Future Events (An e-mail report from District Beaver Scout Leader)
The District Beaver Campfire will take place on Friday 21st March 2003 at Haverings Guide Centre. Return to contents (Cynth Sutherst sent this e-mail, 26th February 2003). The Explorer Scout shirts (large and extra large) are still not obtainable and we can now add small Scout shirts to this list. We are out of stock of all these items and although they have been on order for some time, unfortunately we have no idea when they will be delivered to us. For futher information about the District scout shop please contact Someries District shop manager, e-mail:- cynth.sutherst@virgin.net or visit the District scout shop web site: www.luton.dircon.co.uk/someriesscoutshop.htm Return to contents South West Herts Narrowboat project (Brenda Rose sent this newspaper cutting, from the Abbots Langley Villager). "Where the river Gade flows into the Grand Union canal there is moored a magnificent 72ft, 12 berth canal boat which is available for use by youth and community groups. The boat spends eight months of the year, mainly at weekends, as a floating home for parties of Scouts, Guides, Cubs, youth clubs and many other types of community groups. During their time afloat they have the opportunity to learn to live and work as a team, to explore the rich heritage of the canal system and to experience the peace and tranquillity of the countryside."
Weekends, full weeks, day and evening cruises can be booked.
For more information telephone: 01923 270100
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Return to contents From the Communications department, Gilwell park. (Scout Groups might be interested in the following project) Green Fingers Challenge. Any group of five or more young people under the age of 18 have an opportunity to win over £2000 for their school, club or Scout Group in a gardening competition organised by environmental charity ENCAM and the Royal Horticultural Society. This event is sponsored by Legal and General Plc. There is a special section for Cub Packs which could win them over £750 and a free gardening kit. Details can be found at www.encams.org. Return to contents
Cubs, Scouts and Explorer Scouts. Here is your chance to write and illustrate an article on a project of your own choice. Send your entries to "Someries District News" 219 Old Bedford Road, Luton. LU2 7EH. The entries will published in the June edition of Someries District Newsletter.
Someries District Scout Shop.
Return to contents (Leigh Mayes e-mailed this report) John Jolly is due to enter the Luton & Dunstable Hospital on Tuesday 18th March for a hip replacement. The team wish you great success John! Forthcoming activities include:
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On Saturday 22nd February Someries District Beavers got together for
a belated Christmas party, at Raynham Way Community Centre. 50 boys and girls
turned up for two hours of fun. The afternoon started out with games, teams of
boys and girls running and hopping against each other or passing a balloon. That
was followed by an hour's entertainment. Magic, fun and games were on the menu
and of course we had the magician's rabbit. Every youngster was given a balloon
in various shapes: swords, dogs etc.
The District Beaver Scout draughts competition will be held at on Friday 11th April
2003. Four Beavers from each
Colony will be taking part in the competition. The competition will be organised
by the Beaver Scout Leader of the 3rd Someries.
Straw Plaiters walk Sunday 23rd March, starting at Pirton (OS144 315).
Park close to the Motte & Bailey Public House. Circular walk starting at
10.30am., guided by Paul Rodell.