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		Issue 13 Autumn 2006		Derwent and Dove District Scout Council

DC’s COMMENTS
The summer has become a memory, some good some not so good. (Have you noticed that as soon as the schools break for summer hols the rain start?)

Our Groups have certainly been active with Scouts camping in Switzerland, Belgium, Sweden, Linnet Clough, Hope Valley and two Cub Scout camps at our own campsite at Tansley. I am sure that some great memories will be talked about in future years by the youngsters who attended. The rain etc will soon be forgotten.

2nd Ashbourne Scouts visit to
Kandersteg

Biggin & Hartington Scouts visit to
Belgium

3rd Matlock Scouts visit to
Sweden

I was pleased to be invited to 1st Osmaston, Brailsford and Shirley camp at Glenbrook Guide campsite near Hope for a BBQ.
Very good evening; ate too much of course.
I also attended the 6th Matlock Cubs camp, Tansley wood circle fire where after an evening meal (bribe) I led the campfire.
Interesting to note that contrary to many views kids like campfires. Carol Hancock BSL 6th Matlock was presented her Chief Scouts Commendation Award.

Guess the theme?

In a different role I attended the first Crich Cubs camp since they restarted this year,
twelve very active youngsters enjoying the mud and activities put on by the team.

Pat Barnes ACSL 1st Matlock (Crich) was presented with the Medal of Merit Award by John Queening, County Commissioner.

Again an excellent campfire was experienced led by Alex Butler, the new Akela.

Camping has not been the only activity. 1st Osmaston, Brailsford and Shirley scouts had an expedition over Kinder Scout, following James Tubby being approved for level one hill walking. We have had seven teams from 1st Osmaston, Brailsford and Shirley (1) Leopard Explorer Scouts (3) and Panther Explorer Scouts (3) entering the Kinder Walk competition and they did extremely well. With first and two seconds(see later item).

Panther ESU at Ashbourne entered the Dove Canoe race, again having good placings.
During the summer several Explorers have been working towards their D of E and Explorer scout awards, with practice and final hikes and other projects.(See later item).

This all bodes well for Scouting as we progress towards our 100th year celebrations.Yes, we should celebrate, we owe it to the youngsters who will certainly live to the 150th birthday and many may live to the 200th birthday.I want each to be able to remember the 100th.
To help to kick off the celebrations the District Executive have approved the presentation to ALL members in our District of a birthday Necker and shirt badge as a souvenir of the 100th year. It is hoped that it will be worn on special occasions during the year. You will have by now received your Scouting, which containts information regarding the main theme and events that we are asked to be involved with. You will have also received (through your GSL or Group contact) the celebration programme packs to assist you to put on programmes throughout the year.

The aim of the celebrations is to enjoy ourselves, increase our membership (adults as well) and make the public aware that Scouting is still a very active and positive contribution to our communities.
By the time you have read this the District Team will have met to plan our involvement in the Founders and Patron Saint Day to be held at Alton Towers, Spring bank camp(s) and the Sunrise Promise event in August.
I am very much aware that we may cause Leader burn out over this important year. Other than the Cub Quiz, Scout Incident Hike, unless asked for, there will be no other events held.
My thanks to all of you for putting on the camps, hikes, water activities and the weekly programmes, which I am sure the youngsters will be remember until our 150th birthday and beyond.

2007 – DISPLAY TO CELEBRATE 100 YEARS
Looking at venues and memorabilia to bring to the public our local involvement and history. If you know of a shop or similar in our District who would provide secure space for say a week or you have or know of where there are items, be they badges, uniforms or photo’s etc.
I would be pleased to know.
An example of this is:



Graham Whitworth – Hon. Scouter at the 15th Matlock Scout Group, 50 years as of the 15th October 2006 continuous involvement in Scouting as a Leader, instructor and on the Tansley Team. Do you know of anyone who has a longer record? Well done and thanks Graham. Not over yet, there is a bunk house to shift over 1 metre!!! AWARDS In addition to the ones mentioned above, the following awards have been presented :

Medal of Merit
Sid Harbey – Chair – 15th Matlock Executive
Paul Elliott – GSL – 2nd Ashbourne

Chief Scouts Commendation
Alice Harbey – 15th Matlock Executive
Carol Hancock - BSL 6th Matlock (Darley Dale)
Richard Maltby – GSL 5th Matlock (All Saints)
Hilary Maltby – BSL 5th Matlock (All Saints) & District BSL

SERVICE AWARDS
Have been presented to:
25 years
Sid Harbey – Chair – 15th Matlock Executive
Alice Harbey – 15th Matlock Executive

15 years
Alan Deaville – SL Biggin & Hartington
Jill Dronfield – CSL Biggin & Hartington

Glyn Beeson GSL 15th Matlock Scout
Group receiving his Silver Acorn from
County Commissioner John Queening

The Beavers held a District event on a brilliant and very hot day.
The Beavers celebrated their 20th birthday at the event held at Matlock.
The theme for the day was around the World Cup and besides the
football they also enjoyed games, campfire and a birthday cake.
Well done Hilary and your organising team – another in 2008??

NATIONAL SCOUT CAR RACES 2006
This was one of those occasions when the sun did shine and what
a day of exciting racing, spills and thrills and no-one seriously hurt.
Over 89 teams competed.
We were well represented with cars entered from 1st Osmaston,
Brailsford and Shirley Cubscouts, 2nd Ashbourne Cubs & Scouts,
15th Matlock Cubs & Scouts, Biggin & Hartington Cubs & Scouts and
Panther Explorers.

Do we have enough teams and cars now for a District event;
possibly in 2008??

Since our last update the contingent has been busy preparing for the ‘Experience of a Lifetime’- the Centenary Jamboree at Hylands Park, Essex in 2007.
Over the weekend 5/6/7 May the contingent held its first training weekend. It was a fun packed and highly enjoyable weekend focussed on getting to know one another. We played icebreaker games, including the famous, ‘ha ha…’ game. We assisted the Spitewinter Service Team by installing a land drain, thought about badge designs and acted out some weird and wonderful plays around the campfire on the Saturday evening. Sunday morning saw the human table football competition, well done to the Kinder unit on their success in this game. The feedback the leaders have received include, ‘the best camp I have ever been on, thank you’, ‘you must of done a good job because our Johnny has never stopped talking about it, and he’s been back over a week!’

Over the weekend we split the contingent into two units. Bleaklow unit led by Neil and assisted by Mandy, Nigel and Ben. Kinder unit led by Simon, assisted by Michael, Allan and Gill. The dynamics of the units will be monitored right up until the departure and changes will be made until we are confident we have the right people in the right units.

Many leaders have been promoting the profile of the contingent and have displayed the Contingent Display Boards at various events throughout the county; Derwent & Dove district AGM, Renishaw Hall Classic Car Rally, Derbyshire County AGM and Derby North’s Cub day.
Participants have been busy fundraising by bag packing, car park attending and car washing to help towards the revised camp fee of £895. Although the overall price has been revised, we are still charging the £1000 original fee, it is our aim to use the remaining money to provide an additional activity for Unit Members after the Jamboree – plans for this are at an early stage.

The Contingent badge design, which is a mixture of the brilliant ideas we saw at the Spitewinter training weekend is available now. Other Activities for the Unit - Training day in August; Assisting at the Chatsworth Country Fair in September and a Training weekend in October.
So now you want to experience the adventure of a lifetime? Well why not join the IST? The International Service Team or IST is the team of adults from all over the world that are key to the successful running of the Jamboree. The IST will be responsible for building the Jamboree village, ensuring that the on-site services are running smoothly, running activities and entertainments, and pretty much making sure the whole Jamboree runs smoothly! You can apply online at www.scouts.org.uk/ukcontingent

You may also like to visit the Jamboree as a Day Visitor. Details at www.eng.thejamboree.org/takePart/dayvisitors/

Explorer Scouts presenting their environmental effects project for the Gold Chief Scouts and D of E Award.

Following the presentations at Leopard Unit Meeting,
the following Awards were presented :

Chief Scouts Platinum Awards to: Alex, Katie and Peter

Chief Scouts Diamond Award to : Robin

Explorer Scouts numbers across the District continue to
increase with over 70 in the District. Well done to you all.

Want to know more about activities for the 18 – 25 age range? Then surf the
County Network Website: http://www.scoutnetderbys.org.uk

DISTRICT AGM
The AGM was well attended by local dignitaries, Guiding UK representatives and our own Leaders. The Explorers and the Jamboree Contingent also attended and put on static displays. The evening went very well, good atmosphere and cheese and wine buffet. At the end we had to gently push people through the door. This was the first opportunity for everyone to see the renovations to the main hall of the centre at Tansley.

ST GEORGE AND FOUNDERS DAY
The Collection at the service amounted to £136.33.The amount has been donated to Friends of the Baby Unit – Derby.

The next walk is on Sunday 16th September 2007.	2006 RESULTS (Our teams) Team Number/Team/Total Time 09/ Falcon Explorers 'A' / 08:09 12/ Falcon Explorers 'B' / 05:51 14/ 1st Os'ton Br'ford & Shirley / 05:24 15/ Falcon Explorers 'C' / 06:25 16/ Leopard Explorers 'A' / 05:40 19/ Leopard Explorers 'B' / 07:09 22/ Leopard Explorers 'C' / 07:46
Team Placings The Blagreaves Boot (BB) 1. Excalibur Explorers 'B' - 4 hours 37 minutes 2. Leopard Explorers 'A' - 5 hours 40 minutes 3. Burton Explorers - 6 hours 8 minutes The Kinder Trophy (KT) 1. Aquila 'B' - 5 hours 5 minutes 2. Falcon Explorers 'A' - 8 hours 9 minutes The Pennine Shield (PS) 1. 1st Osmaston, Brailsford & Shirley - 5 hours 24 minutes 2. Falcon Explorers 'B' - 5 hours 51 minutes 3. Spartan ESU 'B' - 6 hours 43 minutes
		The Edale Shield (ES) 1. Phoenix Network 'A' - 5 hours 48 minutes 2. 1st Taxal ESU - 7 hours 37 minutes The Ron Anderson Trophy (RA) 1. Aquila 'A' - 3 hours 13 minutes 2. Phoenix Network 'E' - 3 hours 31 minutes 3. Lincoln Bounders - 3 hours 32 minutes The Network Trophy (NT) 1. Phoenix Network 'C' - 4 hours 24 minutes 2. Phoenix Network 'A' - 5 hours 48 minutes 3. Phoenix Network 'B' - 5 hours 53 minutes

BIGGIN & HARTINGTON CAMP
The Scouts camped at the De-Klaus Scout Campsite in Belgium. On arrival met by typical British weather; it rained and later flooded the site.The sun did shine for the rest of the camp, where they enjoyed Orienteering, mountain bikes, pioneering, rafting, climbing and caving. In the Town was a Scouting Museum with great exhibits. The Scouts were shown round by a sprightly 89 year old Scout who had attended 8 World Jamborees. The programme included a trip to Brussels. Tip if going abroad – take antihistamine cream as three Leaders ended up in Surgery.
Interesting no Scouts had a problem – Alan SL

SWIMMING GALA

Ashbourne Leisure Centre. Ask your leader for details.

NEXT ISSUE
The next issue is due out in January. Items for inclusion should be in by end of November.
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Sorry to remind you but there are ONLY a Few weeks to Christmas. Happy Christmas everyone

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