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CHESTER ON PARADE
Our Annual Review fo
r
2009
Chester and District S
cout Council
Registered Charity N
o 511406
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AWARDS 2009
Congratulations to all those members of the
District who received well-deserved awards
during 2009:
Silver Wolf
David King, Secretary, District Scout
Fellowship
Hilary Roberts, County Chaplaincy Team and
Member, District Scout Fellowship
in in in in recognition of service of the most recognition of service of the most recognition of service of the most recognition of service of the most
outstanding characteroutstanding characteroutstanding characteroutstanding character
Silver Acorn
Terry Coe, Scout Leader, 18th Chester (St
Mary's)
Dave Evans, District Cub Scout Leader
June Hughes, District Vice President and
District Cub Scout Leader
Lorna McIntyre, latterly Group Scout Leader,
Cestrian
in recognition of specially distinguished in recognition of specially distinguished in recognition of specially distinguished in recognition of specially distinguished
serviceserviceserviceservice
Bar to the Award for Merit
Wayne Challinor, Group Scout Leader, 8th
Chester
Iain McIntyre, Assistant District
Commissioner (Youth Programme and
Events), District Nights Away Adviser,
Training Adviser
Alan Wilding, Assistant District
Commissioner (Cub Scouts), Group Scout
Leader, 1st Saltney (St Mark’s), Training
Adviser
Award for Merit
Richard Johnson, Assistant District
Commissioner (Beaver Scouts), Training
Adviser and Beaver Scout Leader 42nd
Chester
Chief Scout's Commendation for Good
Service
Christine Birchall, Treasurer, District Scout
Fellowship
Jayne Challinor, Assistant Group Scout
Leader, 8th Chester
Julie Gray, Assistant Scout Leader, 1st
Upton-by-Chester
Mark Gray, Scout Leader, 1st Upton-by-
Chester
Yvonne Harding, Group Scout Leader, 1st
Christleton
Charly Hillier, Assistant District
Commissioner (Scouts) and Scout Leader,
40th Chester
Helen Shone, Cub Scout Leader, 42nd
Chester
Joanne Turner, District Chair
Karan Warburton, District Appointments
Secretary
Rose Weaver, Beaver Scout Leader, 1st
Tilston
Chief Scout’s Service Awards
50 years50 years50 years50 years
David Lloyd, Treasurer, 1st Upton
30 years30 years30 years30 years
Maureen Ivens, Appointments Advisory
Committee
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20 years20 years20 years20 years
Yvonne Harding, 1st Christleton
25 years25 years25 years25 years
Joanne Turner, District Chair
Alan Wilding, ADC (Cub Scouts) and 1st
Saltney (St Mark’s)
20 years20 years20 years20 years
David Mullock, Dewa Explorer Scouts
Gill Owen, Cestrian
Alan Reay, DESC and 1st Ashton and Manley
15 years15 years15 years15 years
Charly Hillier, ADC (Scouts) and 40th Chester
Andrew Jones, District Nights Away Adviser
and Dewa Explorer Scouts
Brent Wilson, 1st Sandstone
10 years10 years10 years10 years
Jonathan Brown, 1st Guilden Sutton
Jayne Challinor, 8th Chester
Richard De Beger, 1st Saltney (St Mark’s)
Helen Shone, 42nd Chester
John Lambert, 40th Chester
Julie Gray, 1st Upton by Chester
Annie Sinclair, 40th Chester
Paul Wright, Cestrian
5 years5 years5 years5 years
Sandra Clarke, 42nd Chester
David Goodier, 1st Tarporley
Trish Poole, 5th Blacon (Holy Trinity)
Tom Woodworth, 1st Malpas
Wood Badge
Simon Ashton, Explorer Scout Leader,
Renegades Explorer Scouts
Malcolm Koutson, Cub Scout Leader, 1st
Waverton
Volunteer Centre – Volunteer Awards
Members of the District received
recognition at 2009 event organised by the
Chester Volunteer Centre. These awards are
made on the nomination of Group Scout
Leaders:
Jayne Challinor Jenny Challinor Suzanne Donovan Roger Hewitt Joan Hunt John Riley Jordan Smith Dawn Steaton Victoria Taker
GONE HOME
We remember members of the District who
died during 2009:
DavidDavidDavidDavid CapstickCapstickCapstickCapstick
David was well known as a leader at the 1st
Upton-by-Chester and his family have long
been supporters of the Group.
Peter WhitbyPeter WhitbyPeter WhitbyPeter Whitby
Peter was a long term leader at the 18th
Chester and was appointed an Honorary
Scouter just before his death.
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FROM THE DISTRICT CHAIR AND THE DISTRICT COMMISSIONER
CHESTER SCOUTING CONTINUES TO GROW!
At the beginning of 2009, our membership stood at 1,294, against 1,173 in 2008. This total was
made up 1,007 young people and 172 adults in Groups and 115 (including Explorer Scouts)
under the District return. Thirteen of our 19 Groups increased their numbers. Numbers on their
own don't make the full story but it's satisfying that our growth continues. Well done all!
There have been many successes and we have tried to capture these in our monthly newsletter
and on our web site, which had just been re-launched at the beginning of 2009.
Our District Directory is now available as a download from the web site and an updated version will be published after the 2010 Annual General Meeting, with regular updates after that, as we have done throughout 2009. Adult training and recruitment are a key priority and training modules are delivered regularly in Chester where the District is pleased to make our Scout Centre available to leaders from all over Cheshire and North Wales so that they can take part in the training they need. In 2009, we had 151 attendances at 42 Modules. Our Sectional teams work hard to help our Groups and Units - this Review gives more details.
The District Executive Committee and its sub-Committees have continued to provide much
needed financial and management support to the District. This support is vital and we need to
ensure that all the vacancies we have for key positions are filled. This year we re-introduced the
Sponsored Walk and hope that Groups found this a valuable part of their fundraising. Our Scout
Shop continues to provide essential income for the District as well as a high-quality service to
Groups and Members.
The District Action Plan is regularly reviewed and updated and is the framework for the support
provided by the District Team and the District Executive. The annual District Team Conference in
May helped us to think through the implications of the plan and the best ways to implement it.
The great progress in the District is the result of the commitment of so many people that it is impossible to make a list of them all. All we can do is to say thank you to all those who have made Chester and District the active and growing community that it is. 2010 is our centenary year, with all the chances to celebrate and to use the opportunities to make even more progress. The future is bright! Jo TurnerJo TurnerJo TurnerJo Turner David BullDavid BullDavid BullDavid Bull District ChairDistrict ChairDistrict ChairDistrict Chair District CommissionerDistrict CommissionerDistrict CommissionerDistrict Commissioner
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BEAVER SCOUTS
My! This time of year again, Annual General
Meeting season; how time flies when you
are having fun and making friends.
In Chester and District we have nineteen
active Beaver Colonies who work very hard
each week delivering a balanced
programme for over 300 young Scouts
enjoying the experience of Scouting, this is
an increase upon last year and includes a
new Colony at the 42nd Chester group in
Hoole.
In 2009, 30 Beaver Scouts were awarded
their Bronze Chief Scout’s Award.
Congratulations to them all!
In April I heard that I was to be awarded the
Award of Merit, which was presented to me
at the District Annual General Meeting last
June. Thank you to all who has helped me
along the way, I shall wear the award with
pride.
Beavers from most of our Groups marched
with pride at our St George’s Day parade.
In July Beavers from around the District
enjoyed a Beaver Fun Day at Forest Camp,
where they had fun with Beavers from all
over Cheshire. In December Beavers from
the District enjoyed their Christmas Carol
service at Blacon Holy Trinity Church.
As I bring this report to a close, I’m thinking
of the committed leaders we have in the
District and my thanks to them for their
commitment each week to the children. We
are growing in Beavers in the District and
before I hang up my Assistant District
Commissioner ‘hat’ I would like to see more
Beaver Colonies opening across the District,
but as you know Beaver Scout Leaders don’t
grow on trees!
Please accept my sincere thanks to all
leaders, helpers and parents for
volunteering each week with leadership and
for supporting all our young people.
Beaver Scouting in Chester and District is
alive and kicking, and with your help it will
continue for many a year to come.
God Bless you all.
Richard JohnsonRichard JohnsonRichard JohnsonRichard Johnson Assistant District Commissioner (Beaver Assistant District Commissioner (Beaver Assistant District Commissioner (Beaver Assistant District Commissioner (Beaver Scouts)Scouts)Scouts)Scouts) CUB SCOUTS
Swimming GalasSwimming GalasSwimming GalasSwimming Galas
The District Swimming Gala was held in
October and was won by 1st Farndon; 18th
Chester came a close second. The winners of
each event then formed a team to enter the
County Swimming Gala. This team consisted
of Cubs from 1st Farndon, 1st Malpas, 18th
Chester, 1st Tarporley and 1st Guilden
Sutton. I am pleased to report that this
team won the County Gala in November.
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Totem Pole CompetitionTotem Pole CompetitionTotem Pole CompetitionTotem Pole Competition
1st Waverton kindly hosted the Totem Pole
competition in November which was a
Scouting skills competition, including the
Waverton ‘Egg drop’. The competition was
won by 18th Chester (Maclaren).
Carols and Activities @ ForestCarols and Activities @ ForestCarols and Activities @ ForestCarols and Activities @ Forest
For the Carol service this year we tried
something different by holding it at
Birchwood. We spent the afternoon doing
various activities as part of the Promise
Challenge then we finished the afternoon
by singing Carols around the camp fire.
Picture: Chester Cubs on the Founder’s Day trip to Picture: Chester Cubs on the Founder’s Day trip to Picture: Chester Cubs on the Founder’s Day trip to Picture: Chester Cubs on the Founder’s Day trip to
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In every Pack each week, there is a great
deal of activity and I would like to say thank
you to all the leaders and helpers who put
in so much effort. Thanks also to our three
District Cub Scout Leaders, June Hughes,
Chris Owens and Dave Evans.
Alan WildingAlan WildingAlan WildingAlan Wilding Assistant District Commissioner (Cub Scouts)Assistant District Commissioner (Cub Scouts)Assistant District Commissioner (Cub Scouts)Assistant District Commissioner (Cub Scouts)
SCOUTS Cheshire HikeCheshire HikeCheshire HikeCheshire Hike Congratulations to all who took part in the 2009 Cheshire Hike: much nicer weather than 2008! 1st Ashton and Manley, 1st Farndon, 1st Tarporley, 1st Upton, 18th Chester, 48th Chester, Farndon Explorers, Renegades Explorers, Dewa Explorers and Wolf Explorers all participated – well done to all. The District trophies were earned by:
Junior Junior Junior Junior James Realff and Charlie Knock, 1st Farndon Intermediate Intermediate Intermediate Intermediate Alex Bain and Ryan Thomas, 1st Upton Senior Senior Senior Senior Luke Thornton and Peter Young, Dewa and Renegades Explorers Senior Plus Senior Plus Senior Plus Senior Plus Ian Halton and Matthew Smith, Farndon Explorers
Congratulations to them and all the twenty
five teams who took part from our District!
Chief ScoutChief ScoutChief ScoutChief Scout’’’’s Gold Awards Gold Awards Gold Awards Gold Awardssss We were well represented at the County presentation of certificates. Congratulations once again to all those who received their awards.
World Scout JamboreeWorld Scout JamboreeWorld Scout JamboreeWorld Scout Jamboree SelectionSelectionSelectionSelection 17 young people from Chester and District attended a selection day at Forest Camp, Sandiway. The day was set up to allow all the young people to work together on a range of different tasks put together to test
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their differing abilities and Scouting knowledge. They also had to attend a short interview. We are pleased to have filled all our allotted places and have since been awarded another place, and are sending 8 young people to Sweden. The successful Scouts are: Michael Oddie (Renegades Explorers), Luke Thornton, Alex Thornton and Richard Ludden (Dewa Explorers), Christopher Harrington (40th Chester), Craig Roberts and Matthew Craig (42nd Chester) and Arun Paul (1st Christleton). Charly HillierCharly HillierCharly HillierCharly Hillier Assistant District Commissioner (Scouts)Assistant District Commissioner (Scouts)Assistant District Commissioner (Scouts)Assistant District Commissioner (Scouts) EXPLORER SCOUTS Members of the six Explorer Scout Units
located widely round the Chester District
have enjoyed access to a wide range of
activities.
The young people, assisted by the Explorer
Scout leadership teams continued to work
towards both Scouting and Duke of
Edinburgh’s awards.
In April members took part in the annual St
George’s Day bell boat race and barbecue.
Camping and outdoor activities are a
feature of the Explorer Scout Section all
year around, including paddles sports and
winter camps and this year was no
exception.
Twenty two Explorer Scouts from three
Districts took part in Chester's Young Leader
Training Course at the Clogwyn Activity
Centre at Bangor in North Wales and
another eighteen from Chester and District
took part in a second course, with Luke
Thornton (Dewa Explorers) receiving his
Young Leader belt.
The weekends were spent working in
groups with many interruptions for games.
By the end of the courses all had planned a
twelve week programme for their Sections,
along with risk assessments and ideas for
badge work - all with the key goal of a
balanced programme.
Alan Reay, District Explorer Scout Alan Reay, District Explorer Scout Alan Reay, District Explorer Scout Alan Reay, District Explorer Scout Commissioner to 2010Commissioner to 2010Commissioner to 2010Commissioner to 2010 Simon Ashton, District Explorer Scout Simon Ashton, District Explorer Scout Simon Ashton, District Explorer Scout Simon Ashton, District Explorer Scout Commissioner from 2010Commissioner from 2010Commissioner from 2010Commissioner from 2010
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CHESTER AND DISTRICT SCOUT FELLOWSHIP This has been another enjoyable and successful year for the Fellowship. We have had a varied programme of meetings during the year including presentations on “The role of a PCSO” by Karen Denis, "Chester Silverware" by Dr Campbell of Tarporley Cottage Hospital and a practical talk on "Self Defence" by Amanda Wilson. We also enjoyed several social events with a cheese and wine evening to start the year, a Mystery coach trip arranged by Christine Birchall, a barbecue at the District Centre, two quizzes, a canal trip arranged by Rex & Jean Wilson, a Sunday walk around Brimstage and Thornton Hough followed by lunch and finally our annual Christmas dinner. Members of the Fellowship were also kept busy helping Scouting in Chester and District, both at Group and District levels. We provided help at St George's Day Parade with marshalling, flag marshalling, setting up the cathedral with service sheets and arranging the collection, the Sponsored Walk with administration and marshalling and the Scout and Guide Orchestra performance at Chester Cathedral. Many members were again involved with the Gang Show at the Kings School: Gang members, backstage, front of house and catering for the Gang on Saturday afternoon and also with the Gang Show camp. We provided refreshments for several District events including Awards Day, the Annual General Meeting and two weekend Young Leader training courses. Members also represented the District with David Bull at Remembrance Day and County Scout Sunday.
We held our Annual General Meeting at the District Scout Centre followed by a fish and chip supper. David King, Christine Birchall and I were re-elected as Secretary, Treasurer and Chairman. I am pleased to report that Fellowship is still very active and providing help to the District as well as having a varied social programme. I would like to thank all of our members, particularly our Secretary and Treasurer, David King and Christine Birchall for all their help and support over the year. We are also looking forward to the forthcoming change to a Scout Active Support Unit. John RJohn RJohn RJohn Rileyileyileyiley ChairmanChairmanChairmanChairman, Chester and District Scout , Chester and District Scout , Chester and District Scout , Chester and District Scout FellowshipFellowshipFellowshipFellowship ANNUAL AWARDS DAY We chose Upton High School as the venue for the 2009 Awards Presentation and were honoured by the presence of the Sheriff of Chester, Councillor David Hull. Representatives of most Groups in the
District were at the School on 15 March to
receive certificates of recognition of their
achieving the Chief Scout's Award at
Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum levels.
There were a total of 69 certificates
awarded.
Alice Wood (5th Blacon) received the Stan
Hinson trophy and Hilary Clarke (also 5th
Blacon) the Chief Scout's Commendation for
Good Service.
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Warmest congratulations to them all!
ST GEORGE’S DAY Our annual parade and service to celebrate
our Patron Saint takes place on the nearest
Sunday to 23 April each year. This event
gives us all the opportunity to let the
general public know that we are Scouts. It
also gives every one of us the opportunity
to reflect on what Scouting is all about, and
what our Promise means. This is the event
where we all stand up and renew that
Promise, and pledge again “to do our best”.
Because of other services at the Cathedral,
we were unable to be there in 2009 but
were guests at St John’s Church, the parish
church of Chester. Fr David Chesters and all
at St John's made us very welcome and
there was a great turnout from the District –
the church was full.
After the service, many Groups laid on lunch
at Macdonald's, picnicking on the Groves
and bell boating - a great way to enjoy the
good weather!
We always use the Castle Square to start
and finish our parade, and the County
Council allow us to use it free of charge. We
also receive support from the Police, who
have to close roads to allow us to march
through our City.
I would like to place on record our thanks to
Cheshire West and Chester Council, the
Police, the City of Chester Band and
Warrington Phoenix Drum and Trumpet
Corps and the staff of St John’s for all their
support.
Iain McIntyreIain McIntyreIain McIntyreIain McIntyre Assistant District Commissioner (Youth Assistant District Commissioner (Youth Assistant District Commissioner (Youth Assistant District Commissioner (Youth Programme and Events)Programme and Events)Programme and Events)Programme and Events) GANG SHOW 53rd PRODUCTION
Our show returned to the King’s School with me as Producer for the second year. Once again, performances took place during the February half-term. We had the benefit of the experience of the 2008 show at the School but nonetheless there was still the need to provide things like sound and lighting systems, extra curtain tracks, dressing rooms, intercom and an orchestra pit, all from scratch. But when the first night arrived, the production, scenery, and wardrobe and makeup teams together with all our other supporters had done their work and the Business sub-Committee had raised money and sold the tickets. Curtain up! This time we had Beaver Scouts as well as older members of the District in the eighty-four strong Gang and everyone had a fantastic time, with good and very appreciative audiences for all six performances. On to the Centenary show! Keith HardingKeith HardingKeith HardingKeith Harding Producer, Chester Gang ShowProducer, Chester Gang ShowProducer, Chester Gang ShowProducer, Chester Gang Show
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LINKS WITH POLISH SCOUTING AND GUIDING Seven members of the District Team from Garwolin in Poland were in Chester during October. Led by their Commissioner, Zbyszek Winiarek, the group stayed with members of the Chester team and were made welcome to Chester. There were discussions on future joint activities – and we hope that we shall develop permanent links with them.
PROPERTIES
The District Centre at Weston Grove was
painted externally and internally during the
summer as part of the Community Payback
scheme; our thanks to Cheshire Probation
Service for managing this service.
Our building at Trafford Street was
surveyed and treated when asbestos was
revealed to have been used in construction.
The treatment has now eliminated the risk
and the building is being improved for its
new use as storage for the District activity
equipment and Gang Show costumes and
properties.
Buildings at Filkins Lane and Mickle
Trafford are managed pending disposal.
The building at Tarvin is held pending re-
opening of the Group there.
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SCOUTING IN CHESTER AND DISTRICT
We serve the community in many locations
in Chester and its surroundings and are
currently planning to re-establish a Group
in Tarvin to serve the eastern, rural part of
the District as well as extending our
presence in other areas where demand is
high.
Ashton Hayes: 1st Ashton and Manley Bickerton (also serving Tattenhall): 1st Sandstone Blacon: 5th Blacon (Holy Trinity) Christleton: 1st Christleton Farndon: 1st Farndon Farndon Explorer Scouts Guilden Sutton: 1st Guilden Sutton Hoole: 42nd Chester Huntington: 40th Chester Malpas: 1st Malpas Garrison Explorer Scouts Newton: 48th Chester (St Columba's) Saltney: 1st Saltney (St Mark's) Saughall: 1st Saughall Sealand Road/Canalside: 8th Chester Tarporley: 1st Tarporley Maverick Explorer Scouts
Tilston: 1st Tilston Upton: 1st Upton-by-Chester District Scout Centre and Scout Shop Hollyoaks Scout Network Wolf Explorer Scouts Vicars Cross and Mickle Trafford: Cestrian Dewa Explorer Scouts Waverton: 1st Waverton Westminster Park and Handbridge: 18th Chester (St Mary's) Renegades Explorer Scouts
At the close of 2009, we were
looking forward to the celebrations
of the centenary of the Chester Local
Association of Boy Scouts (now
Chester and District Scout Council).
Our next Annual Review will be
filled with accounts of the special
events and the resulting progress in
the District. We hope you will enjoy
our centenary year!