Scouts
For boys and girls aged 10.5 - 14 years
Scouts are encouraged to take part in a wide range of activities as part of their active programme. This helps them to find out about the world in which they live and allows them to discover their own abilities, creative talents and the importance of keeping fit.
Being outdoors is important and Scouts are encouraged to take part in both traditional and modern Scouting skills, from camping and survival through to abseiling and yachting.
Scouting is about being with friends, as part of a team, participating fully in the adventure and opportunities of life. In 2003, 25,000 Scouts from around the world attended the World Jamboree in Thailand and even more are expected at the UK World Jamboree in 2007.
For information about Scout section events in Cambridgeshire contact Arthur Towler. Email: arthur.towler@cambridgeshirescouts.org.uk
I want to join
If you or your child wishes to get involved with Scouting in Cambridgeshire, please complete the Scout Association's online enquiry form by clicking here.
Scouts Compete for Honours at Mepal
Over 200 Scouts and Explorer Scouts have spent a sunny weekend competing for trophies at the annual County Activity Weekend at Mepal. In small teams, the scouts gave their all to win in events such as archery, sailing, first aid, pioneering and the assault course. Read the full story here |
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Icenorum Living History Group
Icenorum Living History Group covers the Iron Age, Roman, Anglo Saxon and Viking periods and they would love the opportunity to present their displays.
They have recently received a grant from the Local Network Fund to enable them to do just that, to put on events for community groups such as the Beavers, Cubs and Scouts, a grant which has reduced the cost a great deal to just £1 per child.
The group is particularly interested in exploring ideas raised concerning changes arising from immigration/invasion, the improvements this brought and how this country became what it is thanks to excellent new ideas.
Although this might sound rather serious and daunting, in actual fact it is great fun trying out, for example, Roman weaponry and armour (all child-safe), talking about a day in the life of an auxiliary, or preparing (very smelly) Roman food!
If you would like further information then contact Mary Hannigan at icenorum@hotmail.co.uk
By the way, they are all teachers and parents and are all CRB checked.
British Heart Foundation Half Marathon
Sunday 14th September 2008
Here is an offer from BBC Radio Cambridgeshire for Scouts, Explorer Scouts, Scout Networkers and adult volunteers to participate in a fantastic event at Wimpole Hall in September 2008.
BBC Radio Cambridgeshire, CSV Action and the British Heart Foundation have partnered up to host a half marathon that will take place on Sunday 14th September at Wimpole Hall.
There are a number of things the organisers need in order to pull this off and unfortunately, money is, as ever, an issue!!
In particular they need a large marquee and marshalls to guide people along the way; individuals with basic First Aid skills would also be great.
Is there a Scout Group in the County that could lend a marquee for the event and are there Scouts, Explorer Scouts, Networkers and adult volunteers out there that would be interested in getting involved? It will be great fun, we may get on the radio but above all it will really help the British Heart Foundation to raise lots of money to support their quest to keep the UK population healthy.
For further information contact
Pam Mungroo, CSV Action Desk Producer at Radio Cambridgeshire (Email: pamela.mungroo@bbc.co.uk)
or Chris Ward (email: chris.ward@cambridgeshirescouts.org.uk)
Bridge the Gap Charity Walk
Also on Sunday 14th September 2008
The Bridge the Gap walk is a fund raising initiative by the University of Cambridge, Cambridge University Press and Cambridge Evening News. Over 1,500 people take part in the 5 mile walk which goes through of several different Colleges and bridges on the route. Last year £30,000 was raised for local charities.
People of any age or ability can take part and the route is wheelchair and push-chair accessible, so it really is open to all. It is also a non-competitive event, so participants are welcome to stop off at a café or restaurant en route!
The walk aims to ‘bridge the gap’ between charities and the public, between the Cambridge Colleges and the community and between good causes and the funds they need to make a difference to the people’s lives.
Organisers are looking for support for the 7th annual Bridge the Gap Charity Walk which will take place in Cambridge on Sunday 14th September 2008. The aim is to raise money for Arthur Rank Hospice Charity, Teenage Cancer Trust and Press Relief.
Scout Groups in Cambridgeshire are invited to get involved in this community fundraising event - either as walkers or by providing activities on the route to entertain the walkers on their way round. This might be something musical or a craft activity – the organisers would love to hear your ideas and welcome your support!
Contact Konstantinos Tselentis for further information or if would like to participate.
Telephone 01223 761674 or email: kt327@admin.cam.ac.uk
County Scout Camp
19th to 21st September 2008
The County Camp will cost £27.50 per Scout or Explorer Scout and £5.00 for adult volunteers (excluding food and transport).
Each Scout Troop and/or Explorer Scout Unit will be responsible for getting to Brampton and their own food.
The venue is Huntingdon Racecourse at Brampton (the CamJam site) and the dates are from 19th to 21st September 2008. Activities include fencing, canoeing, rafting, pedal karts, shooting and archery.
A deposit of £10 per Scout is required by the end of April and the remaining balance by the end of June, so get planning now.
Cheques, payable to Cambridgeshire County Scout Council, should be sent to Steve Taylor, Walnut House, Dunmowe Way, Fulbourn CB21 5HW.
For further information and a booking form email: countycamp@cambridgeshirescouts.org.uk
Programmes Online in Cambridgeshire
Programmes Online is a 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
SpyMasters
SpyMasters is an exciting action adventure centre, at Bar Hill near Cambridge, which challenges both physical and mental agility, together with observational skills, in a team based environment (sounds a bit like Scouts eh?!).
The centre is designed to look like the inside of a Russian Embassy. Teams will act as Secret Agents making their way through the complex…..avoiding numerous alarms, cameras and infra red beams to complete their mission. They have a set of equipment given to them which they have to use to avoid detection and get them through the Embassy.
Participants are in teams of 4 or 5 and each group goes off 10 minutes apart. The teams are given a starting score and points will be deducted for setting off alarms and being seen by the Embassy cameras. Points will be added for completing certain objectives throughout the mission. Team work is essential for SpyMasters so it is co-operative rather than competitive and good for creating a group or team spirit.
Spymasters would like to invite you to come and try on any weekday evening after 5.00pm (excluding Mondays). For 16 or more players there is a discounted rate of £10 per player (see website for normal prices).
Please look the website www.spymasters.co.uk– to find out more or call Gill Thornton on 01954 789134.
Milton Country Park
If you are planning to use Milton Country Park, Cambridge for an activity in future, please remember to book with the Park Rangers in advance on 01223 420060 or email: miltoncp@scambs.gov.uk
Children's Scrapstore
Children's Scrapstore at 82 Akeman Street, Cambridge is open First Friday of every month from 2pm to 5pm
The Children’s and Young Peoples Participation Service Scrapstore provides a source of recycled materials for children and young people to use in art, craft and play activities. They also sell arts and crafts equipment at cost price.
Just turn up on the day.
Scrap will be sold at £1.50 per carrier bag full, these will be provided.
There will be an extra charge of 50p per bag for County users.
Note: Although the organisers take every step to ensure that materials are suitable for play, they cannot take responsibility for the safety of items used. The Children and Young People’s Participation Service Scrapstore will not be liable for damage, loss or injury that might arise from using any materials supplied.
For more information contact:
Hannah – 01223 457873
Hannah.townsend@cambridge.gov.uk
Duxford Air Museum
If you are looking for somewhere to take your Troop, think about a visit to the Imperial War Museum, Duxford for a great day out and all you need to help you cover the Air Activities, Air Researcher, Basic Aviation Skills and Aeronautics badges.
If you book your visit through the Education Department then one adult enters free with every six Scouts. For further information see the museum website where you will find all sorts of information, quiz sheets etc http://duxford.iwm.org.uk
A terrific opportunity and it's in our County
