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| Issue 14 |
Derwent and Dove District Scout Council |
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DC’s COMMENTS - A YEAR OF CELEBRATION….. A Happy New Year to you all. |
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Every member of the District should have or about to receive a commemorative scarf and shirt badge presented on behalf of the District Executive. Hopefully each will bear four participation badges by the end of the year. |
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This must be a year to remember, for you and for our members. I would like to think that memories will be revived when Scouting celebrates 150 years, as I remember as a young scout attending the 50th celebrations on a day visit to the Jamboree at Sutton Park
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PUBLICITY IN 2007 We are seeking to make good NEWS during 2007. To do this can everyone please work through Duncan Davies, who will be our Media Manager for 2007 His contact details are: Email: duncan_davis341@hotmail.com. Please ensure that you have the permission of your youngster’s parents for release of images with names. It is recommended that for general photo’s names are not published. Certainly do not use an address. We have 5 young spokespersons that are to front publicity within our District with the media, clubs and local government. The young persons are to receive training in this skill from TV/radio/press professionals, so they are well prepared. |
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OTHER BIRTHDAYS - Whilst looking at the records you may be surprised to learn that: 1st Matlock (Crich) are 77 years old this January So we have a great deal to celebrate and to be proud of the contribution you have made to many youngsters’ lives |
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Furry Fred Challenge projects are well on the way, with Colonies planning the County Bonanza at Drum Hill in June. |
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Fact – Beavers are involved in 2007 celebrations Just be flexible and ensure our Beavers have FUN. Beavers started early for Christmas with parties. The DC popped into the 5th and the 15th and both were well into games and a feast being prepared. At the peril of upsetting Mrs Mel, the DC declined to try out the savouries. |
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Phil and Carol, Beaver Leaders at the 6th Matlock (Darley Dale) have been encouraging their Beavers to think of other through the programme. This concluded with an open evening showing the plight of children in India, who often are reduced to begging at the expense of education at a very early age.
Phil and Carol have become involved with an organisation who takes in children, clean, feed and clothing them and begin their education, with the aim to take them out of poverty. The Colony and the Group have raised money to provide stationary items (vary scarce in India) and they have purchased parachute for the children to have fun. They visited the Shanti Niketan School as well as similar schools in the area of Assagoa. |
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During December the DC was tipped off that he was to be nobbled to ensure he did not win the 6th Matlock (Darley Dale) Ten Pin Bowl evening again.
This was a very enjoyable evening for 20 of us. There are some very good bowlers in the Pack too. It was interesting that 75% of the lanes were being used by different Cub Packs, good image or what.
Two Cubscouts were presented with prizes for the best 'Pirate' colouring competition. Wendy (alias Akela) nearly won as she had slipped her entry into the pile. God job the judges picked hers as best or they would have been in trouble.
The evening finished with a slap up supper of fish slices, chips and beans. What more would a Cub want?
Oh and the DC won again!! DISTRICT CUB SCOUT QUIZ This popular evening will be held on the 8th February 2007, 6.45 for 7.00pm start. The venue will be the 15th Matlock Green HQ’s. - Rules etc have been sent out to Cub Scout Leaders. |
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| Our three contingent members Tim (1st Osmaston, Brailsford & Shirley) Jesse (Leopard Explorer Scout Unit) and James (15th Matlock) continue to complete their training towards the 21st World Jamboree Camp in August. |
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All units are doing well and we are anticipating at least 2 Queen Scouts Awards and Gold Duke of Edinburgh Awards will be completed soon. This is in addition to several Bronze and Silver D of E’s, Platinum and Diamond Awards having been earned by member of Leopard ES Unit.
This Unit has now in excess of 35 members. Well done the leadership team. It goes to show that a good balanced programme meets the needs of the youngsters. Yet another brilliant event, well organised and attended, only one Group did not send a team; even the Explorers were all represented. |
 Brailsford ESU wins the DC’s Trophy for Explorers |
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How does: Treasure Quiz, Talks on various subjects, buffet evening just chatting, walks, trips grab you?ST GEORGES DAY - A day of Fun and Promise to celebrate 100 years of Scouting Sunday 22nd April 2007 Alton Tower for £12.00 per person (True!!) + Transport Open to all members of the Scout Association, Mum’s, Dad’s Aunt’s, Uncle’s, Grandma’s, Granddad’s, Cousin’s and friends are also welcome. Prefer to go with your Group or if not go with Parents. Uniform is to be worn on the Day. The day will start with a renewal of Promises by all the Cubs, Beavers, Scouts and Leaders in the County on the front lawn. It is expected that the renewal of Promises will be at 10:30. This is to be confirmed. |
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DISTRICT INCIDENT HIKE Date: Saturday 17th March. Details and entry forms will be out next month. |
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CENSUS & MEMBERSHIP FEES Please help your GSL to fulfil the requirement for members’ details which are required by the end of this month. This is the time when we take stock of our numbers in each section and each Group. Based on the number of 2007 celebration badges purchased we are expecting a significant rise in the numbers, which is great and reflects the efforts put in by you. The membership fee for each member declared on the census will be: District 2.00 2007 Celebrations levy of 0.50p/member is to be used towards providing four celebration activities, available to all the membership, in 2007. The District Executive has agreed to meet this levy out of central funds. |
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Scouts Receive Awards in the 100th Year of the Scout Movement At a County Scout Presentation held at Ashbourne Town Hall on Sunday 4th February. Two District Explorer Scouts received their Queen Scout Award. The Awards were presented by the Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire, John Bather on behalf of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth and the President of Derbyshire Scout Council Sir Richard Fitzgerald | |
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Sam and Tom, both of the Leopard Explorer Scout Unit, based in Lea & Holloway received their Queen Scout Awards.
The Queen Scout Award is the highest Training Award of all sections and is equivalent to the Duke of Edinburgh Award. Their achievements over a period of two years included having camped for over 18 nights as an Explorer Scout, projects in international, environment and life values activities. Involve themselves in; a new physical and practical skill, service to the community and complete a four day and three night expedition in open or adventurous country by foot and present a review. Sam and Tom will be attending, along with 12 other Queen Scouts from Derbyshire, the National Queen Scout Service in April at Windsor Castle. Scouting offers challenge and adventure to 400,000 young people and 100,000 adults across the UK in helping our Members fulfill their potential by working in teams, learning by doing and thinking for themselves. We give people of every background the chance to stretch themselves, learn new skills and make life long friends. This year Scouting celebrates 100 years since Robert Baden-Powell started the Scout Movement by holding a camp on Brownsea Island on the 1st August 1907. The District will be having various events, camps and activities to celebrate our achievements throughout the year. NEXT ISSUE The next issue is due out in April. Items for inclusion should be in by end of March. Please do send your news and share it with the other Leaders. Email: info@derwentanddove.org.uk
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