WELCOME TO SCOUTING€¦ · Issue 19 Waterlooville Scout District News and Views June 2013 WELCOME TO SCOUTING ! So far we have held two ‘Welcome to Scouting Sessions’. The first

The content in this publication has been published in the good faith that at the time of it being produced the information was believed to be accurate. Nothing in this publication purports to be or is to be considered to be the official Scout Association News and Views and in the event of anything seemingly contradictory the Scout Association publications are to be considered the definitive word on any issue queried.

The cut-off date for sending items for the next issue (No.20 – July 2013) is Thursday 27th June 2013 (noon)

Waterlooville Woggle: Issue 19: June 2013 1 © Bernard Reid 2013

Issue 19 Waterlooville Scout District News and Views June 2013

WELCOME TO SCOUTING !

So far we have held two ‘Welcome to

Scouting Sessions’. The first one had an

amazing turnout of 12 newish people attend

as well as our District chairman Sue and

Paul our Assistant County Commissioner

for District Support.

The recent recruits ranged from people who

had had an involvement with Scouting in an

unofficial capacity for many years to a

couple who were so new they hadn’t even

attended a Section meeting. The aim was to

give them a brief outline of Scouting, the

Group structure and training and they went

away with a copy of the module 1 DVD to

get their training underway. There was also

a chance to ask questions and have a chat

with the people there to help support them

Helen from Hambledon Village Group

covered the structures sessions and Chris,

our Local training Manager, the training

aspects.

The sessions have been well received and

can be attended by anyone not just Section

Leaders but also new members of Group

Executives who want to understand a bit

more about what they have let themselves

in for!

The next Session will be on Saturday 22nd

June at 1st Hart Plain HQ from 10.30 until

about midday.

Anyone is welcome but please let the DC

know in advance so that the correct number

of hand-outs can be prepared. Richard Merefield DC

Waterlooville Scout District: Catherington: Clanfield: Cowplain: Denmead: Hambeldon: Hart Plain: Horndean: Purbrook: Waterlooville

RECENT AWARDS Service awards

Ian Stott ADC Scouts 30 years service

Ross Sherrington ASL 2nd W’ville 30 years service

Neil Storey ASL 1st Horndean 25 years service

Helene Moutray BSL 2nd W’ville 25 years service

Suzanne Stephens ASL 1st Hart Plain 10 years service

Wood Badges

Jennifer Weller ABSL 1st Clanfield

Awards of Merit

Julie Stacey GSL 1st Hart Plain

Alex Durrant SL 1st Hart Plain

Well done and a big thank you to everyone!

FIRST RESPONSE ADMINISTRATOR.

Role – to do all the paperwork and make any

arrangements to see that Leaders are able to

renew or obtain their certificates before they

expire.

Hours of work – less than an hour a week

(better than being a Leader who does 2 hours

a week)

Rate of Pay – same as for a Leader.

Training will be provided.

Applications to the DC.




Simon Mills

Irene Way organiser

Cooking Base

The annual Irene Way Cub Scout

Competition was held this year on

Saturday 25th May at the Queen

Elizabeth Country park. Simon Miller,

Leader at Hart Plain arranged the day

and the activities and, if he also

arranged such great weather then I

will get him to do my Lottery next

week: the weather was superb.

It was a hard fought contest with

each team trying their hardest to win

but, at the end of the day there can

be only one winner and that was the

team from Denmead called the

Denmeads Dodgers (a mix from the

Denmead Merlin and Concorde Cub

packs. All in all, it was a great day well

run well, attended and a really good

afternoon out.

Early afternoon teams of cubs from

all over Waterlooville descended on

the Bottom field of QE park to take

part in the competition.

The seven bases manned by many of

the Districts Cub Leaders challenged

the Cub teams testing both their

individual skills and their team

working abilities.

Buzz Off Base

Balance Base

Catapult Base

Denmead Dodgers

Irene Way Winners 2013

Blind Trails Base




Beryl and I want to say a BIG THANK YOU AND WELL DONE to 1st Hart Plain Scout

Group.

WHY?

On Saturday 4th May, we got invited to Dinner (and of course to spend a few hours with fellow

Scouting friends) with the Group, by Mandy Newton, their CSL (Akela) who was “privy” to a little

secret.

A week or two before Richard M and I attended their AGM and Alex Durrant was presented with

his Award of Merit. Unfortunately due to personal circumstances Julie Stacey (their GSL, BSL &

Editor of the District directory) could not be there to be presented with her Award of Merit.

Therefore Mandy and I arranged a presentation between (with Richard’s knowledge and

permission) us so hence the reason why Beryl and I got invited to Dinner.

It was a fine afternoon when we left home and we got to Foxlease at about 5.pm (Dinner was due

at 6.pm). We were really welcomed, shown around the camp-site which was immaculate. All the

youngsters from 4 sections were getting on very well together with their different programmes,

and the Leaders and Group supporters were also working well together, so it can be done.

Soon after 6.pm, we all sat down to Dinner, which was an excellent meal of pasta and mince meat

together (as a dessert) with strawberry mousse and another flavoured mousse. The company as

well as the food could not have been better.

Very soon after Dinner, I had the

privilege and pleasure of presenting

Julie with her Award, and dare I say

she had absolutely no idea that it was

going to happen.

Thank you Mandy & Diane for the

keeping it quiet!!!

Sadly it was time to leave for home,

soon after the presentation, but

Beryl and I had spent an excellent

evening and shared a meal with a very

fine Scout Group where we noticed

everyone getting well with each

other.

Thanks a million, 1st HART PLAIN SCOUT GROUP, for the afternoon, evening and of course

your company.

YIS

A Message from Chris Scott

http://5.pm/

http://6.pm/

http://6.pm/




id May, those early halcyon days where leaves

burst forth from their winter casing to

burgeon the trees with fresh growth , Lyons Copse

once again rang with the unique sounds of many

many Scouts Camping. Just a few scant weeks

after the place ran with rivers of mud during the

Spring Ahead Camps, hardy campers set out once

again to participate in the joys of camping. Every

camping area at Lyons Copse was filled with the

Lawerence Paddock occupied exclusively with the

Cubs from the Packs of the Waterlooville District.

n anticipation of a good week end, many of the

Waterlooville Groups arrived on the Thursday

to start putting up tents only to find the wind

howling across the field with such gale force

strength that it seemed the wind was determined

to scour, from the face of the field, all of the

campers and their feeble attempts to establish a

base. Undaunted the Cub Leaders battled these

elements to set down and anchor the rudimentary

equipment that makes a good camp possible.

riday arrived with the sun drying the earth and

with that weird after-storm calmness abounding

that tries to trick your memory out of the horrors

only strong winds and acres of canvas can bring. All

through the day the camp site grew amidst the

endemic smack of mallet on peg as tents were

erected. Then, early evening, through the trees

came the Waterlooville District Cubs ready for a

week end camp. Unsurprisingly, many Cubs brought

some of their abundant personal equipment to camp

in black plastic bin bags whilst others nonchalantly

pulled small bouncing wheeled suitcases over the

rough terrain only to find they were no more than

sleds when pulled across the soft surface of the

grassy field. With the Cubs settled in each sub-

camp and night falling rapidly for a spring day, that

old adversary of anyone camping made another long

and persistent visit with the rain at one point an

epitome of when it is said to be “raining like stair-

rods”.

aturday morning arrived and with another bout

of “after-storm calmness”, breakfasts were

cooked and devoured with relish by the hungry

campers. Then in Groups, all the cubs set out at

predetermined times on a hike that took them in

bright sunshine round the footpaths that

circulated the nearby Golf Course and

inadvertently seemed to irritate some of the

golfers who own all the country-side – or just think

they do!.

This hike was for the Jamboree

on the Trail 2013 event which

was a country wide Scout

Association event where all scout

members were to be hiking at

about the same time.

n their return each group had to build an

environment or scene with whatever materials

that could find around a specific model animal or

bird they were given (these were actually small

blow-up animals e.g. a giraffe, a stork and so-on).

This was to be for the yearly competition for the

Dinky Legg trophy the winners of which would hold

the coveted trophy till next year. The Cubs really

used some great imagination with their creations

making the judging (which was by independent

adjudicators) a very hard and close thing. The

winners (announced at the end of the Camp on the

Sunday) were the Cubs from the Purbrook Group

he rest of the Saturday day time was spent on

a variety of base activities interspersed with a

few eating breaks. The total complement of cubs

attending the camp were divided into five separate

groups (each between 15 to 20 strong) and in-turn

went to each of the five bases set-up in and around

the camp being run by the various groups,: each

team spent 50 minutes at a base before moving

onto the next one.

M

I

F

S

O

T

Dinky Legg Trophy Winners

by Denreider




he Archery base (run by Stephen and Brian

Pethick) is one of those timelessly enjoyable

and interesting bases. The attending cubs were

each given expert advice on the art of archery and

though none actually appeared to achieve “Robin-

Hood” standard, they fired those arrows towards

the gold with all the skill they could muster.

he Aerial Runway was another of those bases

the cubs never seem to tire with. Before their

turn you could see the trepidation and some slight

fear on the Cubs faces only have that replaced

with joy and wonder and a sense of achievement

after they had hurtled down the runway at break-

neck speed. That base also included time on the low

wall so was another great base for the cubs.

nother of the bases involved that favourite of

all for cubs – messing around with water.

Activities on this base included using high-powered

water pistols to shoot plastic ducks in a shooting

gallery followed by having to transport a large

container half filled with water across the assault

course. They never baulked at this and though the

water container was heavy and awkward they

slipped and slithered around the course with

undaunted enthusiasm.

he fourth base involved fire, both making it

and using it. At this base the cubs were shown

how to build a fire from the natural materials

found in the wood which, because the rain had

visited the camp occasionally throughout the day,

was no easy task. On another fire the cubs cooked

“smores” – biscuits and marshmallows so good

together that you will want “some more”. They also

prepared and cooked scrambled eggs in a sandwich

bag. And if that was not enough, they baked cakes

using an old biscuit tin sand and large round stones

- and they were very good (I had to keep trying

them to make sure the standards did not slip).

he final base was another water borne one or

would be if the cubs were able to build a raft

in the time allowed. Their task was to lash together

a number of barrels then six of the cubs would

board their craft and sail all the way to the island

and back (a total of 8 metres - four each way). The

down side was that to get the ropes under the

barrels meant some of the cubs got a mite muddy

in fact, few cubs returned from that base in a

clean state.

fter the bases it was time for tea before all

the camp joined in a great sing-along round the

camp-fire led by the eminent vocalist Stephen

Pethick who regaled the gathering with

traditionalist scout songs and chants encouraging

and cajoling all to sing along with him.

unday dawned to grey skies but thankfully no

rain. Whilst some Leaders laboured to break

their sub-camps, other leaders occupied the cubs

with other activities, e.g. tug-of-war, human

skittles using a gigantic ball and Land-Rover pulling.

As the camp closed it must be said that it was

without a doubt, a very good camp.

Denreider

T

T

A

T

T

A

S

Brian and Stephen - Archery base

The Aerial Runway

Raft Building




To view all the photos (in better quality) go to

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/r06rsxitn0gzotp/bq339uXFTA These will be available on line till June 14th - Denreider

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/r06rsxitn0gzotp/bq339uXFTA




Roll Of Honour Awards presented in the District since the last publication

Chief Scouts Awards

This month we are pleased to announce that

four Scouts in the District have recently reached

and achieved the much sought after Chief

Scouts Gold Award.

To have achieved a Chief Scouts Award, be it

the Bronze Award for Beavers, or the Silver

Award for Cubs or the Gold Award for Scouts,

says more about the best side of an individual

member’s abilities and attitude than mere words

could ever express.

Well done Jareth, Ed, Chris and Bradley for

attaining Chief Scouts Gold Awards.

Remember, send your items before Thursday 27th June (by noon) if you want it in the July Edition.

Chris Ashberry receiving his award certificate

from the DC, Richard Merefield




St George’s Day I would like to thank

everyone who came to St. George’s Day this year. It was well attended by Hart Plain as you can see from the photo below, it was lovely to see a lot of the parents there too. Hoboes’ Explorers, Rory and James led the parade this year which was held at Horndean Technology College. The weather was kind to us for a change although a bit chilly. Participating in traditional events is part of the scouting experience and next month we are thrilled to have been invited to form part of a Guard of Honour for the new Mayor.

Congratulations Alex! Well done Alex for achieving the Award for Merit

presented by Richard Merefield our District Commissioner.

Alex has received this award for his outstanding service to

scouting over the last 25 years. Alex has been a valued

Leader at Hart Plain since it formed in 1992. He was

involved in the merger between Wecock and Cowplain. His

dedication and commitment has seen Hart Plain through

some difficult times but he has remained the backbone and

inspiration to all leaders and young people alike.

The Award for Merit is given for outstanding service of not

less than 12 years and 10 years exceptionally. It implies

keen, conscientious, imaginative and dedicated service over

a sustained period

Well done Sue!

Sue received her 10 year award this

month. Sue’s current position is ASL

(Assistant Scout Leader) but during

her service also stepped in to run the

beaver section for a while which saved

it from closing. Well done Sue and look

forward to the next 10 years!




Late News update from Hart Plain

Hart Plain were delighted to be

offered the opportunity to form part

of the Guard of Honour for the new

Mayor of Havant.

Paul Buckley was made Mayor on the

6th May and this event "Civic

Sunday" is a tradition which takes

place at the start of the new Mayoral

year.

It took place on Sunday 19th May at

St George's Church in Waterlooville.

A selection of young people from

each section were represented and

they were well behaved and did us

proud.

We were invited to partake in

refreshments afterwards. It turned out

to be a lovely day and one we were

glad to be part of.

Julie Stacy

STOP PRESS !

Documents

WELCOME TO SCOUTING€¦ · Issue 19 Waterlooville Scout District News and Views June 2013 WELCOME TO SCOUTING ! So far we have held two ‘Welcome to Scouting Sessions’. The first