I hope all those on the District Expedition to the Lake District are having a wonderful time!
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Remembrance Parade & Services: Sunday 10th November
I hope you are all looking forward to your Remembrance Parade and services. DC wise, Robin will be at the Lyndhurst parade, Ian at Netley Marsh and Lynn will be at the Totton one with the 3rd, 4th & 5th, not forgetting the one held at Copythorne.
Make sure you know the details for your local service. More details will be available from the local branches of the Royal British Legion or on local social media. Leaders, please ask your Group Scout Leaders if you do not know these details yet.
Lyndhurst Beavers Community Evening
Lyndhurst’s Beaver scouts are holding an evening of tea, coffee, cake and company at St. Michael and All Angels church on Thursday 14th November.
Please come along and support the Beavers working to gain their Community badge. Making an impact in their community – not bad for 6 and 7 year olds!
Thanks to Julie Mair for passing the details along. It would be great to see as many there as possible to support them.
Maintenance day at the 5th.
The 5th Testwood held a maintenance day on Sunday 20th October at their HQ. Thanks go to the many that turned up to dig in and clear a large number of things that needed action, the list was huge. Well done all that were involved.
You can fine out more about what was achieved on their website.
District Beaver Campfire
There was also a District Beaver campfire on Sunday 20th at Copythorne with Beaver scouts from 2nd Stanley’s Own‘s Bartley Water and Cadnam River colonies, 4th Eling and 5th Testwood present.
The campfire was led by our Assistant District Commissioner (Beavers) Jo Stubbington and 5th Beaver Scout Leader Steven Osborn with contributions from George Stubbington, Young Leader at 5th Beavers.
The Beaver learned lots of new songs for the first time and had great fun. Plus some food and drink and glow sticks to add to the atmosphere.
Gambia Expedition 20-21
The two week expedition to Kairo Konko in the Gambia in 2020 has been launched! Taking place in December 2020 to January 2021, it’s a chance to do your bit. Open to Explorer scouts from across Hampshire and neighbouring counties.
For more detail or questions, please contact Jackie Heath on [email protected]
Swimming Gala ~ Saturday 23rd November 2019
We’re back and making a splash at our district Swimming Gala.
Taking place at Totton Health and Leisure on Saturday 23rd November, details have just been announced and passed onto leaders. The rules have also been distributed. To help the event run smoothly, please ensure you follow the deadlines promptly so teams and heats can be organised by the new team promptly.
The approximate running times for the event is as follows:
1.00pm – 2.15 pm for Beavers
2.30pm – 4.00pm for Cubs
4.00pm – 4.45pm for Scouts
The cost of this year’s event is free and will be paid for by the District.
In Hampshire Scouts Update:
This week’s update has information on:
- County Kudu, a 6-10 mile night navigation hike for Explorer Scouts and Scout Network.
- Explorer Leader’s Camp; help develop practical skills, network with fellow leaders and learn about delivering the top awards.
- What Scouts did in the War display in Eastleigh.