News Stories from 2006:
09.10.2006 - Cubs take up the Challenge! |
Four Cambridgeshire Scouters have received awards for their services to scouting at this year's Cambridgeshire County Council 'Volunteer of the Year' Awards. Pam Butler, John Bishop and Tony Rogers all received awards in the category of 'Commitment', whilst Simon Gates received an award in the category of 'Inspiration'. Read the full article here |
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BBC Production Team give big thanks to Scouts
12 Yard Productions, the BBC and the County Communication Team would like to say a big thank you to all Scouts and Explorer Scouts who helped with the production of the National Village Show on Sunday 3rd September.
Approximately 30 Scouts and Explorers from across the county turned up to help set up, guard the exhibits during filming and successfully manage the car parking. Their efforts we're deemed 'excellent' by the production team. In particular, thank you to the 2nd Soham Scouts (who arrived at 6:45am for the early shift), the 1st Bourn and 1st Warboys Scouts and Nene Explorers.
A Special thanks also to Malcolm Stewart (1st Houghton), Colin Brook (2nd Soham) and Tony Williams (1st Warboys) for providing adult assistance on the day.
Read the full story from the day here.
CamJam comes to an End!
After 7 days of fun, friendship, challenge and adventure, Cambridgeshire's International Scout Jamboree has come to an end. We've put together a collection of pictures to remember the camp by, courtesy of the CamJam Media Team
Click here for the full story.
Cubs in CamJam Taster Day
Over 200 Cub Scouts from far and wide flocked to CamJam on Wednesday to get their first taste of an International Scout Jamboree. With a wealth of activities on site there was plenty to do with only 6 hours to do it in. So what challenges awaited our young scouts? Read the full story here |
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Scouts & Guides for immediate Peace in the Middle East
It is with increasing concern that we see conflict and tension flaring up in the Middle East. World Scouting has many members in Israel, Lebanon and Palestine and we are worried about their safety and that of their families.
When we became a Scout or a Guide we all made a lifelong Promise to 'help other people at all times' and to be a 'friend to all and a sister or brother to every other Scout or Guide'. One of the most important and fundamental principles of our great Movement is to work towards a peaceful world.
Both within the countries now involved, and on the outside, we all have a commitment to try our best to bring peace, understanding and security where there is conflict, misunderstanding and fear. We reach out to all our members, past and present, to do their utmost as Scouts and Guides to bring this misery to a swift end and to rebuild the communities in the region that have already suffered too much.
Beavers reach new heights at Gilwell Funday
The Anniversary parties continued for a number of Cambridgeshire Beavers and Cubs with a special trip to the 2006 Gilwell Funday, courtesy of Cromwell District. With 6 hours crammed full of activities ranging from archery to circus, robot wrestling to bouncy castles, there was definitely plenty to shout about. So what exactly did they get up to? And was it a party to remember? Read the full story here |
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County Cubs invade York for 90th Birthday Bash
Over 350 Cub Scouts from across the county celebrated history with an activity-packed trip to York. Catching an early chartered train from Peterborough; many packs travelled far and wide to be part of the official 90th Anniversary celebrations that the County had to offer. And what an amazing day it turned out to be! Read the full story here |
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Programmes Online launched in Cambridgeshire
Programmes Online was launched in Cambridgeshire at the County PRIZE day on 12th March. It is an online programme planning tool designed to make it easier for adults to programme plan. It is for members only and can be found at www.scouts.org.uk/pol
I’m a Crafts Hill Explorer Scout, Get me onto Holt Island!
Crafts Hill District Scouts has launched the newest section in the Scout movement aimed specifically at young men and women aged 14 to 18 years living in villages across the North, South and West of Cambridge.
More than 25 young people have now joined Crafts Hill Explorers and they were recently introduced to the adventure of Explorer Scouting at the Crafts Hill 24 Hour Survival Exercise on Holt Island, St. Ives.
Explorer Scouts working in teams were challenged to build a raft that would carry them and all their kit to the island without getting wet. Once there they cooked dinner on open fires and built bivouac shelters to sleep out in. n the below freezing temperatures of the weekend. What no tent and below freezing temperatures?
During the 24 hours the new section was officially launched and 25 Scouts were welcomed to Crafts Hill Explorers and invested in the Scout movement.
District Explorer Scout Commissioner, John Easy, said:
“I hope that we can now build on this, expanding our membership and attracting more young people who are keen to try out the many activities and expeditions on offer from our Explorer team”
Crafts Hill Explorers operates in two units, the ‘Wildcats’ based at Hardwick covering the South and West and the ‘Predators’ at Over in the North. Anyone interested in joining or requiring any further information about Explorers in Crafts Hill should contact: Marc Wiseman, Explorer Administrator.
Email: admin@craftshillexplorers.org.uk
Paula Renouf treks up Kilimanjaro
Paula Renouf has trekked up Kilimanjaro. Paula is an assistant Cub leader with the Javelins Cubs at 1st Whittlesford & Duxford, part of the Granta District. Until joining as a volunteer with Cubs Paula was so unadventurous she wouldn’t even try the dodgems but embracing the same ‘have a go’ mentality as her Cubs has meant she’s taken on some scarier challenges in recent years, although none quite so advanced as this. The reason Paula has exited her comfort zone is she’s fund raising for money to build Whittlesford & Duxford’s HQ extension. ‘We’ve looked at a number of grant bodies but not got very far. I decided it would be easier to climb a mountain than obtain a grant. Oh, and did someone mention a mid-life moment?’ So, the climb to the top of Africa started on July 22nd and Paula reached the summit just one day before her 42nd birthday. She was accompanied by her husband Richard, Pete Jeffries – former Scout leader, Chirag Shah and Andy Pearce – both students of Saffron Walden High School 6th form. |
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‘Like most things I’ve done, someone’s done it before and may not see trekking up Kili as a particular challenge. However, those who know me will testify that this was no holiday for a short legged, easily chilled, easily freaked individual.’ claims Paula. Those who know the mountain know it’s 5,900m above sea level; meaning altitude sickness is a risk. Temperatures at the top can reach -20 deg C. (Paula can freeze in an all seasons sleeping bag on a summer camp!) The final ascent (or possible descent) is made on loose scree, in the dark.
However, in true Scout style some of the funds raised will go to buy Mosquito nets for Tanzanian children whose lives can be saved by such a simple measure.
