Tue, 22 Aug 2006
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History of 2nd Wisbech Scout Group
History of our group onto website.
We were formed on 2nd March 1949
Posted 09:47
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146 comments
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can we
can we make or change this at scouts and i have
found this site to host the site
http://worldscouts.net/scoutingwebring/
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Website Idea's
Thankyou James.. I know that the phone still works
at HQ .. but will have to seek the District
permission to use it to update website from HQ..
Its a very basic website .. but its a start and
its free..
If you goto links and goto Mepal Competition 2006
you will see that the pictures were part of what
you took as our budding Scout Photographer.
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Skylark Vintage Show
Though wet and windy, Explorer's and Scouts helped
with Car Parking and Admissions at Skylark Country
Store and Garden centre annual Vintage Show.. As
well as Tractor's and various vintage car's (Skips
Merc) not included it was a good to be able to
offer our help. lets hope Sunday's car boot has
nicer weather.
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Skylark Vintage Show - Sunday
Well today was much nicer weather... we had 3
Explorers and 3 Scouts helping Skylark with
various jobs and were able to browse round the
Vintage Cars etc during breaks. Bart and Edward
thank us all for our help and we thanked the cooks
in the Food Marquee for feeding us.
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The Duke of Edinburgh's Award
Tonight our Explorer's met Tony Bell who gave a
presentation about The Duke of Edinburgh's Award,
at the end of it, we have four starting the Bronze
level, and three including Pilot starting the
Silver Level which includes four sections -
Skills, Physical Recreation, Service &
Expeditions. Bosun and Skip look forward to
supporting them as they work towards achieving this.
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Wildfowl Centre at Welney
Date 27/09/06 - Tonight our Scouts, one Explorer
and a Beaver visited the Wildfowl Centre at
Welney. Though dark we were given a tour of the
observation area and told about when the swans
from Iceland and Russia should be arriving late
November, when the lakes will have around 1500
swans for the Winter.
We then went down to the centre and everyone had
ago at pond dipping. Amongst the pond weeds, was a
fish, water bugs and leaches, dragonfly nymph
and water boatman... then the scouts made bird
feeders to take home to their gardens..
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Duxford Visit Sunday 1st October 2006
This was a visit to Duxford by the whole group,
the scouts had a questionaire to complete for the
Basic Aviation Skills Activity Badge.. The beavers
also had a new badge that they will complete after
making paper planes.. For the cubs, though some
had been already, other it was a first time..In
the afternoon there was a Tank and Army transport
show.. very muddy for the drivers. Our brave coach
driver Les had a ride on the back of a small
transporter. Fun was had by all.. as well as some
aching feet by our leaders.
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Thank-you
Thank you to two of our Explorers - Lewis and
Christian - for presenting me, Skip and Pilot,
with name badges that you brought for us at
Camjam - it was very thoughtful and kind of you
both to buy us a present - it is nice to know we
are appreciated!! I will wear my badge with
pride!!
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Budding Artists in the Scout Section
Wed 4th Oct saw the scout section begin working
towards their artist badge - we tried painting
landscapes with watercolour paints with about
half of the group - The scouts worked really
hard to produce some brilliant results - well
done everyone - please see our notice board in
HQ for the evidence!! Next week - we will be
doing more watercolour landscapes and also
attempting a still life!!
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hi
hi skip great website says loads about our group
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5 Explorer's and 3 Leaders Complete 1st Response in coping with first aid emergency situations.
On Saturday 14th Sept, Five Explorer's, Philip,
James, Lewis, David and Shaun plus Skip, Bosun and
Tawny - Section Leader's took part in a day
training course at HQ and all passed. For Skip and
Bosun it was our second time as you have to renew
the 1st Response every three year's.. Has it been
that long since we became Sections Leader's of the
Scouts. Phew!!!!
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In recognition of gaining a Top Award in Scouting
On Sunday 19th Novemember 06 at Thorpe Wood
Holiday Inn Hotel, 1 Bronze Award (Charley), 1
Silver Award (Thomas) and 3 Gold Awards (Philip,
Lewis and James) Certificates were awards to them
by HM Lord Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire Mr Hugh
Duberly CBE and signed by Richard Hames County
Commissioner. Well done to all of them .
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Carol Service at Chatteris
Just a thnakyou for those able to come to the
Carol District scout service at Chatteris today.
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I went!
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Merry Christmas and Happy Newyear
Im sure the same will be said by all the leaders
of the group a thankyou for your support at our
christmas fayre and our entertainment evening. We
all now looking forward to a rest over the
christmas period and will see you all in new
year.. Scouts 10/01/07, Explorer's 11/01/07.
Beavers and Cubs 12/01/07
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should have picters of beavers,cubs,exspores and
leads?
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New Photo's Uploaded to Website
Some Beaver's and Scouts Camjam 2006 added.
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Revisit to Wildfowl Centre at Welney
Date 29th January 2007 - Our scouts went back to
Welney to see what changes since our last visit.
We were all surprised when the Flood Lights were
on at the Observation Centre, showing over 500
Swans and several species of Ducks. We witness
them being feed. The scouts did some projects
whilst at the centre including finding our why the
Swans are tagged and pond dipping. A fun evening
was had by all.
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ryan you cant spell
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March Tesco Bag Pack
Big thankyou to all that help fund raising at
March Tesco on Saturday 24th March...
B.R.A.V.O
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Scouts Visit Block Fen Animal Centre
Scouts Visit Block Fen Animal Centre on Wednesday
28th March. They were shown around the centre,
Cat's, small animals then the Dog's.. I think some
of the scout's came away with a list of new pet's
they like their parent's to bring home..
It was a great experience for them to find out
what the RSPCA centre does.
B.R.A.V.O to Diane who the showed them around.
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Block Fen Animal Centre Open Day on Sunday 15th July 11:00 - 16:00
Block Fen Animal Centre are having their Open Day
and would appreciate your support and attendance
at their Big Day. Please tell you family and
friends about the Open Day. At 12:00 onwards is a
Dog Show.
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Big B.R.A.V.O to Skylark Garden Centre
The Scout Group would like to say Thankyou for
Skylark for helping with our fund raising. If you
scan back through the "Blog" you see that last
year some Scouts and Explorers helped at the Car
Vintage Show.
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2nd Chatteris & 2nd Wisbech May Camp 2007
On 4th May to 6th May at Three Fishes campsite in
March, two Scout Groups from Fenland District did
a joint camp. For some it was there first time
camping. For others it was a practice camp for
them to get ready for a Brownsea Island camp at
the end of May to celebrate 100 Years of Scouting,
where it all began 100 years ago by our founder
Baden Powell. The camp was a success, including a
Hike and Camp Cook Badge. Three Scouts from the
2nd Wisbech and 1 Explorer was invested on the Sunday.
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1st Day of Mepal Scouts/Explorer 2007 Competition
What a day for both our Explorer and Scout Teams.
The Explorers won 3 out 4 events, including
retaining the Pentaque Shield, Water Polo and
Slalom. The Scouts team look to have best time for
Team Brain Teaser. Update to follow tomorrow.
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2nd Day of Mepal Scouts/Explorer 2007 Competition
The final day of the competition was wet but
spirits were high. The Explorer's first event was
Brain Teaser's followed by Volleyball and Archery.
There Final event was Assault Course.
The Scouts had Air Rifle, Water Races/Lifesaving,
Archery. Once all completed, we had lunch and went
for a mini hike around the lake.. Sadly we had to
wait 3 hours to the Awards.. Sadly only the
Winners were mentioned so we didn't know if our
Scouts cam second but a good effort was made by
them. The Explorers in total won 4 out of 7 events
as follows : Petanque, Canoe Polo, Canoe Slalom
and Brain Teasers. This meant that they won the
Explorer's Overall Winning Team. B.R.A.V.O
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Brownsea Island Camp Day 1
Today I waved off 17 Scouts, 3 Explorers, 3
Leaders and 1 Helper, not forgetting the Coach
Driver and his Dog to catch the Ferry to Brownsea
Island to begin the joint camp between 2nd
Chatteris and 2nd Wisbech Scout Groups to mark 100
years of scouting..
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Brownsea Island the Return
Im sure that once everyone rested the Camp Day 2
etc will be filled in. I just want to say thank
you to Eric who took me down today to see the
Scouts return on the Ferry from Brownsea Island. I
also got a chance though not on the Island but to
see it. I returned with the Scouts on the coach
and got some lovely feed back of the weeks events.
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Brownsea
hi skip i will get to work on the powerpoint of
brownsea + i have some coolpics you can put upon
the website!
see you next wednesday
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powerpoint
i've done the powerpoint skip.
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Brownsea Camp
Just wanted to thank all of the scouts for a
great camp - I think the camp went well and I
thought the island was beautiful. It was a
pleasure to camp with you all there - apart from
the toilets - ;(
I hope you are all busy writing your diaries and
I look forward to reading them on the blog and
hopefully in the local paper.
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brownsea island
it was fab we learnt about the island and help
manage it. i loved the beach. i call it the love
island cuz we were falling in love with each
other lol
i want to go back i loved it that much
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brownsea island
it was fab we learnt about the island and help
manage it. i loved the beach. i call it the love
island cuz we were falling in love with each
other lol
i want to go back i loved it that much
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Thankyou
Hi Scouts and Leader's, just to thankyou for the
Get Well Card whilst I was in Papworth Hospital.
Just to let you know that I am out to continue my
recovery before my Operation in Oct 07. Hope to
see you all soon and say thankyou for your support
in person.
Skip
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Skylark Country Show Day 1
For the second year, 2nd Wisbech Scout Group
Explorers and Scouts helped at this event with Car
Parking, Ticket Entries and much more. They manage
to see several events during their breaks
including a American Civil War, Lancaster Bomber
flypast, Steam Engines and much more.
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Skylark Country Show Day 2
Today with had 3 Explorers, 5 Scouts, Pilot and
our Cub Leader's, helping on day 2 of the Skylark
Country Show. They were kepted busy as on Sunday's
they have a Car Boot Sale.
Well done to all that helped with the smooth
running of the show.
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2 Explorer's and 4 Scouts achived the 2 Star in Kayaking
3 Saturday's in a row at Mepal Outdoor Centre had
2nd Wisbech Scout Group Scouts and Explorer's
doing activities from Kayaking, Archery, Shooting,
Wall Climbing and Fencing. Two Explorer's and Four
Scouts achieved the 2 Star in Kayaking and three
of our Senior Scouts did Fencing as a new skill
for their Gold Award in Scouting.
B.R.A.V.O from Bosun and Skip
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Explorer's Expedition 2007
On the 23rd October as 12:30pm at Bevis Lane in
Wisbech St Mary, saw 4 Explorer's start off on the
day of three day and two nights Expedition around
the Fen's. There 1st stop for the night was in
Wisbech at Scouts HQ, then on Wednesday they hiked
alway to March and spent there 2nd night at Three
Fishes campsite. Finally on Thursday they
completed the Expedition at Flood Ferries,
covering 25 miles. The Explorer's in Pairs were
doing environment projects along the way. This
Expedition is the Silver Duke of Edinburgh to help
them gain the Bronze D.O.E.
Well Done
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Merry Christmas and Happy Newyear
Just too wish you all Beaver's, Cubs, Scouts and
Explorer's a very Happy Christmas and see you all
in the Newyear.
B.R.A.V.O
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Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award 2007
Tonight at Scout HQ in Wisbech, Pathfinder
Explorer Philip Taylor (16) received his Bronze
Duke Of Edinburgh award from Tony Bell a proud
moment for the Pathfinder Explorers Unit. We
currently have 3 Doing Silver, 7 doing Bronze with
3 with a Expedition in 2008 will complete these.
B.R.A.V.O to all of them.
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Just Wanted To Say
Since I have been back as Pathfinder Explorers
Unit Leader, It has been a great boost to my
recovery. I watch a great bunch of youths over
two hour every fortnight, enjoying themselves
and unwinding from the pressures of Exams and
life and having fun.
I am proud of all of them.
Skip
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Just Wanted To Say
Since I have been back as Pathfinder Explorers
Unit Leader, It has been a great boost to my
recovery. I watch a great bunch of youths over
two hour every fortnight, enjoying themselves
and unwinding from the pressures of Exams and
life and having fun.
I am proud of all of them.
Skip
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we need a link to the scout shop so it is
easier for people to find
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Scout Shop added to links
Hows that for speed.
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thank you
thank you skip i shall get the scout polo shirt
and stay till im 15 i its still ok
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Sue Ryder Charity Visit
Tonight the Pathfinders Explorer Unit welcomed
Anna Croft from Sue Ryder from Ely, who spoke
about the Charity and told us of fund raising that
they do to help there charity needs, like
providing a special chair that means a person does
not have to spend his time in bed due to his never
ending pain in his back. This chairs enables him
to sit up right and even be taken out of his room.
The Explorer's are keen to help the charity with a
Sponsored 10 Mile bike ride, Go Ape (High Ropes)
and help setting up the tables and stalls for
there summer 2008 fete this year. Links to Sue
Ryder website will be put on links asap.
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A Big B.R.A.V.O to 3rd Wisbech Scout Group
Just to say a big BRAVO to Brian Sleight of the
3rd Wisbech Scout Group to answering our S.O.S and
allowing us to use their groups hall. The two
weeks we hired the hall, my Scouts have enjoyed
the experience of Brian and learn that even if you
are small you can achieve so much.
THANK YOU....
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Pathfiners Hard Work
Just wanted to say a Thankyou to the Explorer's
for their hard work, with myself and District
Explorer Leader who Invested Zowie tonight. The
Explorer's as part of the Quartermaster Activity
Badge tonight gave the out door stores a good
clean and sorted out camping equipment etc. Part
two will be to do an inventory of the equipment.
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1st Day Events at Mepal 2008
The Scouts and Explorer's got wet as the 1 and 2
Star Kayaking began in the morning. Though the
water was cold and there were some 1st timers who
were nervous but enjoyed the challenge.
In the afternoon, they had Archery and Wall
Climbing, despite several attempts of hitting a
cup off the targets, only Oliver and Me, yes Skip
with just one arrow did it.
Don't expect me on the High Ropes on Sunday.
Well done to all for trying new things and doing
there best.
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Mepal Weekend Saturday 11th April 2008
Right First off this comment will be grammatically correct
because I'm being spell checked
Anyways Onto what I'm here Too Do.
Mepal Activity Weekend.
Saturday.
Morning Kayaking
Started Off Getting Suited Up This Part Is Usually Quite Funny
Because Almost Always There Is Someone Who Cannot Get Their
Wetsuit On
Names Include Charlie Crowson The Instructor (Bob) Lifted
Charlie By His Wetsuit and shook him into it, Zowie Freear
Couldn't Get Hers on And Thus Ex-Bosun Had Too Venture Into
The Changing Rooms Too Help Her.
When We Got Onto The Water We Were Split Into Two Groups
One Group Of Cool People Who Wore Spray Decks And One who
Were Pansies And didn't...
In The Groups We Went Back Over Basic Skills Learning How Too
Paddle Forward Effectively.
Philip Was Caused Some Discomfort By The Size Of His Boat.
The Rest Of Us Were Caused Discomfort By Bobs Lack Of
Insulting Vocabulary, Nancy Slapper, Flip-Flop being as deep as
his insults went.
Afternoon Climbing.
Well Certainly my most successful climbing trip yet.
Out of the four walls i tried I Managed Too Get To The Top Of 3
Joshua Pitcher Topped Four.
Phillip Topped One
James Geddis Topped Two
Zowie Topped One
Charlie Topped One
And Hannah Topped Two
I Was Caused Incredible Discomfort Due Too My Shoulder Joint
And Being Hung From The Rope In Those Darned
Harnesses...Grrr..
Archery (2nd Afternoon Session)
Well This Was Funny We Had About 3 Goes Each At Shooting The
Target With 6 Arrows And Unlimited Goes Taking Pot Shots at
The Instructor With Insults!
The Insults Mainly Dealt With His 'The North Face' Hat, And His
Ostrich Trainers! He Did Not React But Did However Enact
Vengeance On The Sole Benefactor Of His Torment The Day After
During The High Rope Challenge.
We Then Aimed At A Cup Named After Someone They Hated Mr
John Bennett & Mr Peter White Were The Main Culprits In This Exercise.
But Seeing As We All Missed And The Cups Looked Smug We
Repeatedly Stabbed Them Into Micro PArticles Anyway
Well There Sundays Events Will Be Blogged Tomorrow!
Goodbye & Goodnight.
Skip Has Already Posted One But Mines Cooler ;)
The Big Words Were Possible Thanks Too
Safari Spell Check :D
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2nd Day Events at Mepal 2008
Great to see some "Blog", hey I can be cool. as in
don't "Diss your parents". Anyway what a great day
had by all, these so many moments that showed
"Always do there best" and "Up for the Challenge".
The Kayaking Instructor's informed me that
everyone doing well today in the water. But the
highlight for those watching the "High Ropes" was
the Explorer's and Scout's. James N, James G or
"Little John" its a Robin Hood thing, Hannah,
Joshua, Zowie and Philip getting to the top. Also
I was so impressed with Ian, and who can forget
Stephanie who both followed in the Explorer's foot
steps and got to the top. The rest also managed to
have a go and though very nervous they too gave it
a go.
You all get a weekend off before, Shooting,
Fencing, Kayaking 1 and 2 Star, Sailing and do a
event where they get lost!! beginning with "O".
B.R.A.V.O
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mepal weekend
As this was my first time at mepal I was a bit
scared. First thing i did was kayaking. I had to
be shook into my wetsuit! (courtesey of Bob) I
was a little worried when I first got into the
kayak it was very wobbly and I was sure that I
would fall out - and what happened, in the middle
of the lesson I capsized, it all happened so
quickly that before I knew it I was floating on
top of the water. I actually really enjoyed it
and was proud of travelling 6 miles on the second
day. I really enjoyed the archery and found that
I was quite good. The hardest activity was the
high ropes, I did try my best but did not quite
get to the top - maybe next time (and for those
who called me chicken - watch this space!!)
Lastly thank you very much to Skip for arranging
it and to Kim to giving me a lift.
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Mepal
Just to say the the weekend at mepal was great. It
felt good to get back into a kayak after so long
(ignoring one or two problems). Not a fan of rock
climbing but getting to the top of a wall for the
first time was excellent. My arms are still
hurting from the overhang wall. Archery, well I
found that I'm alot better if i use a right-handed
bow istead of my usual lefty one. High ropes was
the highlight of the weekend. I proved to the
disbelievers that I have a fear of falling and not
a fear of heights, meaning the climbing was fine
but jumping for the trapeze was impossible for me.
Decent instructors, one with a strange dress sense
and was convinced a bicycle helmet was a climbing
one. All in all an excellent weekend and others
(Lewis) should have been there!
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The Weekend at Mepal (was so Fun) ='])
I Had so much fun at mepal its not my first time
but i done different things this time (Part form
kayaking)We done<<<< Saturday and Sunday First
thing and we wore wet suits (SOo Uncomfortable) On
Saturday i done Kayaking(practicing my 1 star)Then
we had lunch (Hungry) Then we split up into 2
groups and my group (cool group A) Went to do
climbing i managed to Top 3 of the walls JAMES YOU
GOT IT WRONG =P anyways i had fun we played a game
at the end and i won (Yay Me)We had to get on a
wall (all parts touching) then clap (yes i mean
clap with 2 hands)and me and PJ (Philip) Got that
round everybody else lost (Losers sorry carried
away there) then we had to hold on then touch our
left foot with our right hand it was hard for PJ
cos he had his right leg next to him and i could
do it =].Then the last activity of the day
was...... Archery . With our Instructor Chris (Or
By James N ostrich shoes they actually said Osiris
) {Being nice here} Anyway back to archery we all
had 6 arrows and we could just shoot the target
and see what we could get =] Then,we had to bake a
cake Blue was the water, white was the flour,Gold
was the icing and red was ..... Umm let me think
The.. Filling thats what it was and if you hit the
black you burned your cake although me and Josh P
managed to burn our water (How???)The last thing
we did was shooting at a cup which Dad (Skip) was
showing off because he hit the cup with 1 arrow
and he got it in between the eyes he said "i
haven't done it in a long time but ill have a go).
James G (Geddis) Hit 3 arrows through the
background and broke 1 Chris has to fix most of
them because they were broken (not our fault
*Cough Cough*) <<Hehe That was Saturday now Sunday
We done kayaking Again and done the same thing we
done On Saturday (well i did part form sitting on
the back of the cockpit[the back of the entering
hole])Then we done High Ropes (Fun Fun Fun)I got
to the top on all 3 (Yay me) the first 1 was like
a load of logs you had to go on then second floor
hem 1s moved (Scary) the rest was easy, The 2 one
was a log at start then a ropey thing where you
hold on to the top rope then you walk across
another The last one was harder Cos you had to
walk across a rope using ropes to get across (I
don't know if that makes sense LOL) I was 1/4 of
the way on i and i could no longer touch the
bottom rope Chris had pulled the rope to tight
(Same thing happened to Josh P) So thats 2 of them
the last 1 was the... Trapezium we had to go up
some flat steps (Upwards Obviously) The get onto a
spinning platform (As the whole thing wobbled
Scary) Then we had to get up on it (Hard for the
big People [Explorers] ) Then Jump As far as we
can to grab hold of a trapeze then we could come
down i was so Glad and proud of myself so i was
afraid of heights did you?) Then it was time to go
Home =[(Sad but hurting arm leg and not much else)
I thanked them for helping us do the activities
and we were off back home i Enjoyed it thank you
Dad For arranging Mepal (The competition Coming
soon Hope we will win *Crosses Fingers*) See you
all Soon And Dad You cant be cool a lot Love you =']
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The Weekend at Mepal (was so Fun) ='])
I Had so much fun at mepal its not my first time
but i done different things this time (Part form
kayaking)We done<<<< Saturday and Sunday First
thing and we wore wet suits (SOo Uncomfortable) On
Saturday i done Kayaking(practicing my 1 star)Then
we had lunch (Hungry) Then we split up into 2
groups and my group (cool group A) Went to do
climbing i managed to Top 3 of the walls JAMES YOU
GOT IT WRONG =P anyways i had fun we played a game
at the end and i won (Yay Me)We had to get on a
wall (all parts touching) then clap (yes i mean
clap with 2 hands)and me and PJ (Philip) Got that
round everybody else lost (Losers sorry carried
away there) then we had to hold on then touch our
left foot with our right hand it was hard for PJ
cos he had his right leg next to him and i could
do it =].Then the last activity of the day
was...... Archery . With our Instructor Chris (Or
By James N ostrich shoes they actually said Osiris
) {Being nice here} Anyway back to archery we all
had 6 arrows and we could just shoot the target
and see what we could get =] Then,we had to bake a
cake Blue was the water, white was the flour,Gold
was the icing and red was ..... Umm let me think
The.. Filling thats what it was and if you hit the
black you burned your cake although me and Josh P
managed to burn our water (How???)The last thing
we did was shooting at a cup which Dad (Skip) was
showing off because he hit the cup with 1 arrow
and he got it in between the eyes he said "i
haven't done it in a long time but ill have a go).
James G (Geddis) Hit 3 arrows through the
background and broke 1 Chris has to fix most of
them because they were broken (not our fault
*Cough Cough*) <<Hehe That was Saturday now Sunday
We done kayaking Again and done the same thing we
done On Saturday (well i did part form sitting on
the back of the cockpit[the back of the entering
hole])Then we done High Ropes (Fun Fun Fun)I got
to the top on all 3 (Yay me) the first 1 was like
a load of logs you had to go on then second floor
hem 1s moved (Scary) the rest was easy, The 2 one
was a log at start then a ropey thing where you
hold on to the top rope then you walk across
another The last one was harder Cos you had to
walk across a rope using ropes to get across (I
don't know if that makes sense LOL) I was 1/4 of
the way on i and i could no longer touch the
bottom rope Chris had pulled the rope to tight
(Same thing happened to Josh P) So thats 2 of them
the last 1 was the... Trapezium we had to go up
some flat steps (Upwards Obviously) The get onto a
spinning platform (As the whole thing wobbled
Scary) Then we had to get up on it (Hard for the
big People [Explorers] ) Then Jump As far as we
can to grab hold of a trapeze then we could come
down i was so Glad and proud of myself(Didn't know
i was afraid of heights did you?) Then it was
time to go Home =[(Sad but hurting arm leg and not
much else) I thanked them for helping us do the
activities and we were off back home i Enjoyed it
thank you Dad For arranging Mepal (The competition
Coming soon Hope we will win *Crosses Fingers*)
See you all Soon And Dad You cant be cool a lot
Love you =']
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Double copy sorry
Sorry Double Copy^^^^
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Book
We could make a book out of all this :)
Unfortuantly i didn't do this one but done it
plenty of time before!
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Hehe
You could coulnt you james =']
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mepal
I would like to thank everyone for the mepal
weekend it was so fun the instructors were great
even though some of them wore ostrich footwear
and i'd like to think i have conquered my
personal fear of heights yet again i would also
like to say hi to all the peepz hope ur all ok ,
i must go now , because i am being chased by
monkeys that i believe are carrying a very rare
tropical disease which is contageous and fatal
to humans goodbyes
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Geddis
Such a lie the last part and im good hows you?
(Dont give me the disease)
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Calendar
Thats a very nice and useful calendar skip or
whoever put it on. Thanks
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Bowl2day
Tonight the Pathfinders, let there hair down,
sorry, Philip, Robert and Lewis. They welcomed
Glen, who started his link up to Explorer's.
Skip played two games and was just pipped by few
points and was placed 2nd.
A great evening was had by all.
Skip
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Mepal Skills 2008 Weekend
What a wonderful challenging two weekends that the
Scouts n Explorer's attended. Today the final day,
saw 5 Scouts get there 1 Star in Kayaking and 2
Explorer's get there 2 Star (James N getting it
for the 2nd time). We also invested Stephanie and
Aaron at new scouts on Scouting St Georges Day.
As a Leader I am very proud of all the Scouts and
Explorer's of being up for the Challenge and doing
there best.
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St Georges Day
Don't forget the lonely souls who were on the
parade!!!
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Thankyou
Just like to thank those Scouts and Explorer who
attended the St Georges Day March in Wisbech today.
Sorry I was unable to attend, but thankyou for
attending the parade.
Skip
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Scouts welcome Upwell Cubs
Tonight, we welcome 12 cubs from Upwell, with our
1st game a cub hopped to a grand win of 15 pegs.
We then split them into two groups, one did fires
and cooked hotdogs and marshmellow n choc
biscuits, the other made a giant catapult and
fired a soft ball.
Thankyou for visiting our Scout Group.
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1st Day at Mepal Competition 2008
With two teams of scouts "Mighty Hero's" and
"Mighty Midgits" and two teams of explorer's
"Pathfinders A"
and "Pathfinders B", it was a busy and hot day for
all, including a parents, helper and me...
So far everyone it up for the challenge and doing
there best.
Finally the Push Car race got away at 19:00 ..
with the team of Thomas, Joshua, Ryan and Hannah,
they races "Black Beast" and won the scouts
race... Phew amazing what you can do with duck
tape, string and some old bicyle tyres...
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2nd Day at Mepal Competition 2008
With the day starting earlier, all 4 teams arrive
at 08:45 ready for the final events of the
competition.
This will be a short blog, as being here two days,
im shattered. All Scouts and Explorer's did there
best, and at the awards, Mighty Hero's got the
Water Polo shield, Push Chair Winners (Hannah)
inc, the Pathfinders A team, won 4 shields and
were very surprised that they were'nt crowned
overall winner's like last year. Still they all
can be proud for taking part.
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Mepal Comp.
I Am really Proud Even Though My Group Did Not Win
Anything I Think they Should Be Proud Of What they
Have Achieved I Think No One Should Feel Left Out.
It Was For Fun I Hope You All Enjoyed It .
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Pathfinder's Welcome Geert from Holland
Geert or Barny as he prefer's to be known is over
here for 9 weeks on work experence. He looked us
up, and after a couple of emails. Came to visit us
tonight. We made him welcome and though he wisely
past on a pancake. We hope to see him again, until
he goes home mid-august. See Photo
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Summer Newsletter 2008
Please goto Links and check out our Newsletter
with up and coming events and some past events. We
hope to update it with Cub's news a.s.a.p. Also
though our Beaver's it quiet. We still have a
Beaver Leader, so just need Beaver's. Check the
Main Page for contacts.
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May Camp 2008
Just got in and having my first cup 17:30 .. To
have a parent from Chatteris say that her son said
its the best camp he ever had.. well took my
breath away.. When you tied and know scouts are
tied after a great camp, it gave me the strength
with just a few of us to get that Marquee down and
packed into the trailer. From Setting up Camp, on
Friday, having a Rope Bridge constructed (Thankyou
Gavin), Camp Fire 1st attempt, too watching from
afar the scouts cooling off after the 3.5 Mile
hike with the odd detour, then Camp Fire 2nd
attempt (James best so far). The evening meals
were spot on by the Patrol's, and finally after
the Shooting Competition today and the awards. I
want to thank my Wife Janet who like me on Friday
at 11am were shopping for 21 people at Camp. Off
now to rest before Wednesday. Bravo to all the
Scouts, Its not the winning that matter's, its the
taking part that counts.
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Drink Sense makes sense!
Tonight we had Steven from DrinkSense do a talk
about, well drink. Explorer's discussed many
issues about drink and learnt alot from this session.
Thankyou Steven.
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White Water Canoeing with 1st March + 2nd Chatteris
What a fun wet and enjoyable day our three Scout
Groups had. With everyone trying this water
experience at least once mentioning no names.
Hannah did go down twice. I was very impressed
with some scouts and explorer's helping other
scouts in this event. I am sure 2009 will see our
three groups join together again to do this event.
Also big Thankyou to Dink and Simon B.B.Q skills,
great tucker...
Skip (Photo's will go on asap)
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Boat Trip Down the Nile or Fen's
Well what a great day had by the pirates of
Wisbech and Chatteris Scouts. Five boats took them
plus us leaders from March to Whittlesey and Back.
The weather was great, though bit windy. With a
quiz to pass the lovely journey by boat and to use
a lock was great. All scouts that took part
achieved Nautical Skills Badge and also covering
part of the Power Coxswain Badge.
Bravo
Skip
Highlight for me was seeing a King Fisher.
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Weyy Heyy =]
Haha, I got really bored so I thought I'd write a
comment :D. White water canoeing was great! I fell
over quite a few times while I was helping though,
it was funny :L. I made a woggle last week :L,
Barney showed us how too =], OMG, I made a pink
one and Lewis got a yellow one and he stole my
pink one so now I got his yellow one =[ I want my
pink one back =[ lmao. Anyways, me goin :D.
iloveyou x =D
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Fire and Police Visit's 2008
Just a quick blog to say thankyou to Wisbech Fire
station and Julie Clarke of Wisbech Police tonight
for giving the Scouts a insight to what life like
being a Police Officer. Those Cells didn't look
inviting. Some good questions were put forward by
some of the scouts, including "What if my Dog went
missing" Answer, if collared with name tag or
chipped.. They would be able to trace the owner.
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i know this is late sorry =[
just to say that on the 28th june (i think =S).
the market stall went ok. we sold abit of stuff
(mostly cakes). there was akela,baloo,me,my
mate,geddis,lewis,james and zowie. PILOT didnt
turn up to help =[.i hope tht we sell more stuff
at our over stalls. love bex x
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sorry it was 21st
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Classic Car n Bike Show at Parson Drove
Hello fellow Scouters and Explorers,
Well despite the wet weather. It was a long day
but despite low turnout we got £50 from cakes,
books, little scout teddies. Thankyou for those
who helped. The next event is the Explorer's Car
Boot on 20th July. We also got our Scout and
Explorer event at Skylark 30th and 31st August .
So all hands on decks please... SKIP
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SKYHIGH 2008
This was a joint event with 1st Benwick Scout
Group. Our 1st Day was too windy and thoughts of
2006 came back, but Sunday at 5am , yes 5am Our
Explorer's and myself (Not Parasending) went upto
the Parsending Point and first up was Philip, then
Pilot, James N, James G, James B and finally
Lewis.. Picks to follow. The Scouts were later,
with Charley and Ian then Stephanie and Jenna
solo. Sadly Joshua was unable to a sprained knee
:-( , next year he be up in the air...
Well done to all Benwick and Wisbech Scouts ...
who Parasending, Wall Climbing, Go-Carts, Land
Yachting and much more...
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Sky High 2008
I had a brill time at the weekend, the best bits
were parasending, I thought that it was scary at
first but fun when I relaxed a bit I am really
proud of myself that I did it. I also made a new
friend which was cool, he is from Benwick
Scouts. Thanks to Skip and Pilot for taking me
and to Eric for driving the bus, this is my
second camp and I can't wait for more :-)
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Fire Station
haha today was pretty funny :). would have been
better if the abseil person didnt break his leg
lol. i wanted to abseil 65ft lol. ahh well. could
always try next year :D iloveyou x
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Thankyou to Explorer's
Just wanted to say a big THANKYOU to Shaun, Zowie,
Rebecca who along with James G, Lewis, Philip and
Robert did a bag pack at Tesco March, to aid the
Tall Ship Race 2008 adventure.
B.R.A.V.O
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Tall Ship Race 2008
On 12th August at 21:00 a Boat Called Ocean Scout
set sail with 5 Pathfinder Wisbech Explorer's and
3 new friends plus Captain, amongst over 80 other
boats of 4 classes, by 06:00 on 13th August they
were placed 11th out of there Class "C" and 56
overall. The race is still going and despite lack
of wind, they have as of 16th August at 06:00 are
now 9 of there class and 44 overall. Check out the
link http://www.tallshipsraces.com/mapping/ put
in "C" for class and "Ocean Boat" ... Great Stuff!!!
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Wow!
Wow! The boy's did great in that race. That was
pretty good for them lol. xxx
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Tall Ship race update
Just to let everyone know the boys finished 9th
in class and a fantastic 36th overall. They
should now be making their way to Den Helder for
planned festivities before making their way home
on Friday. It's been great tracking their
progress and I for one am extremely proud of all
of them. Karen Parnell (Lewis's Mum!)
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Tall Ship Race 2008 Fantastic
Yes it has been great watching there progress,
Hannah, Janet, Jess and Myself have been on the
site waiting for the two daily updates. We like
everyone are proud of what they achieved. Looking
forward to welcoming them all HOME....
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re: Tall Ships' Races 2008 Bergen to Den Helder
The tall ships' races were great despite, force 9
gales staright at us we struggled through with
sheer determination. The best part of the trip
has got to be the ships idiot/verbal diarrhoea
A.K.A James Nott nearly suffocating to death in
Philips sleeping bag! A close second when he
threw a packet of chocolate angel delight
straight at another member of the opposing crew
member covering the boat in chocolate dust which
was extremely funny because he kept a straight
face on the whole time >.<!
And I had many criticisms about my cooking
abilities and me saying the word 'ella' im glad i
didnt get thrown overboard! We were all so tired!
In the end we finished behind the opposing boat
but the sheer experience of the trip was FAB!
Despite myself saying this is a one time thing i
think with the crew that we had this year i would
do it again for definate!
We will have to get even more wisbech scouts
there next year!
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Tall Ships Race 2008
Greatest exprience of my life so far! so many
things happend on the boat I called home for 2
wweks (Ocean Scout if you haven't already
gathereed that). The Skipper and 1st mate said it
was the hardest sailing they have done due to the
weather, with force 9 gales and even having no
wind for 12 hours. so many new sights were saw,
the brighest stars I have ever seen, a meteor
shower, a pod of Pilot Whales, Porpoises and yes,
attempted suicide involving a Sleeping bag. Yup,
James Nott tied himself into my sleeping bag and
couldn't breath and therefore had to be cut out of
it (after agreeing to pay me for a new one). It
was tough, we all made freinds with the sick
bucket at some point and as entering the port we
all fell asleep in the saloon as we were waiting
to go and help tie us to the dock. This was made
worth-while when we actually got to go and see Den
Helder. The atmosphere there was amazing, everyone
was freindly and oddly all spoke english which
made things easier for us (lazy Brittish ^^). This
lead to another "James Nott moment". The crew from
the other boat caome aboad and were making a mess
after we spent 2 hours cleaning it (¬¬). then one
of them poked a box of chocolate Angle Delight
onto James. James picked up the box and threw it
at the guy. The box EXPLODED in the most
spectacular way which managed to cover a huge area
of the saloon, which we clean up. but revenge was
sereved as the skipper ordered James to be
forcefully pulled up onto the deck, stripped to
his underwear and then had buckets of water thrown
at him. the parade though the town was awesome as
we attempted to out shout a 150 man crew with
"oggy oggy oggy" and started huge mexican wave
along the line. I will definately go again next
year because it was an amazing expirience and
(because of the flags) there is a little piece of
Wisbech in Holland!
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One more thing
World of Warcraft led us to get a grand tour of
one of the big Square Riggers called "Staatsrad
Lamkuhl" which was like a town on a boat. It had
3 Workshops with Spanners the size of our Arms,
night clubs, bars, shops and so many bedrooms. And
Ove Malestrom (the guy who gave us the tour) had
an AMAZING beard ^^.
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Tall Ships Race 2008
To sum-up my experience of the Tall Ships Race
2008, Bergen; Met our 1st and 2nd Mates (and our
boat), Parade of sail was a laugh 'cause we were
supposed to follow the Estelle.... we didn't and
set off for the start(postponed for 2 hours ¬_¬).
The Race; Quick start with fast winds towards
Aberdeen, sadly, winds died off the Scottish coast
inducing a 12-hour standstill (¬_¬), winds picked
up again but not the way we needed, Forcing us to
tack down the course line towards the finish.
doubling the time and effort (during this time
James managed to pull the cords and the sleeping
bag itself over him as he struggled to breathe
inside:L) anyway, we finished 9th in class, 36th
overall. not bad for first time eh?. Den Helder;
Spectacular welcome, Fireworks and Crew Party.
Lols for Angel Delight!
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Tall Ships Race 2008
To sum-up my experience of the Tall Ships Race
2008, Bergen; Met our 1st and 2nd Mates (and our
boat), Parade of sail was a laugh 'cause we were
supposed to follow the Estelle.... we didn't and
set off for the start(postponed for 2 hours ¬_¬).
The Race; Quick start with fast winds towards
Aberdeen, sadly, winds died off the Scottish coast
inducing a 12-hour standstill (¬_¬), winds picked
up again but not the way we needed, Forcing us to
tack down the course line towards the finish.
doubling the time and effort (during this time
James managed to pull the cords and the sleeping
bag itself over him as he struggled to breathe
inside:L) anyway, we finished 9th in class, 36th
overall. not bad for first time eh?. Den Helder;
Spectacular welcome, Fireworks and Crew Party.
Lols for Angel Delight!
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Tall Ships Race 2008
To sum-up my experience of the Tall Ships Race
2008, Bergen; Met our 1st and 2nd Mates (and our
boat), Parade of sail was a laugh 'cause we were
supposed to follow the Estelle.... we didn't and
set off for the start(postponed for 2 hours ¬_¬).
The Race; Quick start with fast winds towards
Aberdeen, sadly, winds died off the Scottish coast
inducing a 12-hour standstill (¬_¬), winds picked
up again but not the way we needed, Forcing us to
tack down the course line towards the finish.
doubling the time and effort (during this time
James managed to pull the cords and the sleeping
bag itself over him as he struggled to breathe
inside:L) anyway, we finished 9th in class, 36th
overall. not bad for first time eh?. Den Helder;
Spectacular welcome, Fireworks and Crew Party.
Lols for Angel Delight!
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Tall ships
The tall ships race was truly amazing and i have
no doubt i will take part in it again ,
obviously my favorite part was listening to
james nott slowly suffocating in a not so cheap
sleeping bag , crew parade was excellent i
wouldnt be able to choose between holland and
norway because they are both lovely countries
with fantastic people within them met some
brilliant people along the way ian ,matt ,
robin ,mark ,all very fun , honest people , very
pleasurable to be around and work with , i would
like to congratulate everyone it was incredibly
tough at sea and im sure you'll agree the
experiences in den helder were easily worth all
the work , well done everyone i had an
absolutlely brilliant time and we've all gotta
do it again sometime.
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Skylark Country Show 2008
Paul would like to say a big THANK YOU to the
Explorer's and Scout that helped Saturday and
Sunday. With Explorer's camping over to be ready
for early starts on both days. Amongst directing
traffic, litter picking. The stall raised £30 on
Saturday.
This is our third year in a row we have helped
with this event. Well done. Skip
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Doddington Archery Club
Today,the scouts took part in a Archery Session in
Doddington, though the evening light was drawing
in, the scouts managed to shoot some arrows,
mostly in the targets. Thankyou to Linda and other
club members who took time out to show the scouts
and answer any questions they had...
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Pathfinder Explorer's welcome 3 to the Group
A hugh welcome to Naomi, Lucy and Lauren, I am
sure they will be up for any challenges of fun and
adventure between schooling. Please visit the
links for more information about Explorer's.
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Email from Dutch Geert alias Barney
I`m back in Holland now, I`m sorry i didn`t send
you a mail earlier but I`m really busy. When I`m
back on my other pc I will send you the pictures
of the wallclimbing.
I also made a facebook profile Can you please ask
the other scouts to add me on facebook. My profile
name is : Geert van de Kerkhof. And I live in
Valkenswaard.
Looking forward to meet some of them on facebook!
Regards,
Geert / Barney
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Barney.
I gotta make a Facebook profile so I can add Barney.
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Explorer's try Jamies Ministry of Food
4 teams of Explorer's tried Jamie Oliver's "Pass
It On! with pasta n bacon and meat balls n
pasta, see photo section, and visit his site on
Channel 4 via our links. Well done too the
Explorer's, Tasted very good indeed...
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Scouts Kitchen Science
Wednesday 15th Oct, Scouts had fun doing some
Kitchen Science, see links for Kitchen Sink
Experiments details... Have Fun...
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Halloween Disco
Just wanted to say big THANKYOU to those from all
sections that came along and supported this event.
Lights and more music planned for next Disco in
NewYear....
Skip
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In Recognition of Achieving a Top Award in Scouting
Coming up on the 16th November 2008, will see 3
Scouts Robert, James, Oliver (Gold Award) and 4
Explorers Philip, James N, Lewis, James G (Chief
Platinum Award) ...
Bravo from a Proud Leader to them all.....
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Four Explorers Invested into the Pathfinder Unit
Tonight saw four Explorers, Becky and Robert came
from cubs , scouts and now become Explorer's. The
other two Naomi and Lucy, recently joined and
liked what they saw Explorers was all about and
scouting.
That brings the Pathfinder Explorers Unit to 14 .
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Mepal Team Building :]
Well, What Can i Say ? I Have Too many Words :]
Well, First Activity Was The Trust Trail, If
You've Done This before, Its Geat Isnt it ? Skip,
Don't Get Stuck Half Way In The Tire Again x]Well,
It Was all Good Fun Anyway .
Second Activity Was A Puzzle, It Was An Odd
Puzzle, Concrete Slabs Was A Swamp :O, Anyway,
There Were Some Little Step Thingys And we had 3
Planks Of Wood, We had To Get To The Other Side
With The 3 Planks Of Wood, But The Planks Nor Us
Were Aloud To Touch the Ground.It Took Us 17
Minutes :]
Third Activity, There Was A barrel Which Was Not
Very heavy on a Platform On The Ground, And
Another Platform A Bit Away From it, We had 2
Ropes And We had To Get The Barrel To The other
platform, using The Ropes :] Baha, Fun Fun FUN.
Forth Activity, Oh this Was So Weird And
Confusing, 5 Tires Numbered To 5, And 3 Posts. Had
To Get Them To The Other Post, But There Is Not
Allowed To Be A Number Lower Than A number, Below
Each Other, So 2 wasnt allowed to be on top of 1.
Fitfh Activity Wasnt Much, Letters A-H On Posts,
You have To Put Them So The Next Or last Letter
Isnt Allowed To Touch, I Just Stood And Watched at
This Point xD
[ LUNCH x] ]
Sixth Acitivy, HIGH ROPES :] Wow So Much Fun, But
Really We Just Had Crates, They Were Like Milk
Crates, But Stronger, So, Basicly We had To Stack
Them Up And The hard Thing Was, There Were 2 Of Us
Doing It, :] I Got Partnered With Philip, We made
25 Layers Of 4 Crates Wow.. I Was So Scared, i
fell Off Twice, But because I Was Holding Onto
Philip He Pulled me back Up ,Yes We Did Get A
Little Edgey But It Was Very Scary Up There, Trust
Me. But It Was Fun When Joe The Instructer Kncoked
It Down, We Broke The Fence With The Crates Force
xD The Picture Might Be Up Soon, I Dont know When :]
Seventh And Last Activity, We Were Climbing Up
Jacobs ladder. Which Got Further Apart, The Higher
You Went. i Went With Geddis When I Had A go, We
Got Up To The Third One, Out Of Seven, I Gave
Myself A fat Lip Though, I Head butted The Log
With My Mouth, By Accident Thoguh,
OVERALL Great Fun, You Lot Missed Out..
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Mepal Team Building for Explorer's
Firstly I like to say thank you to my daughter,
who stepped in to rescue this fun team building
event with Philip, Robert, James G and James B oh
and me..
At first I was feeling a bit down , I read the
Explorer's program and was doing everything by the
guideline, Explorers like Scout do outdoor
activity as part of a healthy living, (When i was
there age, no computers, games consoles) but
having taken part in the trust trail myself, had a
great fun though covered in mud. Great to see the
team work together and with 25 x 4 crates tower ,
Philip and Hannah with James B and B Laying
(Keeping the climbers ropes going up when they go
up) and James G throwing , yes throwing the crates
upto them to achieve this great tower .. BRAVO for
a great day ... SKIP
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Edited version ..
Philip and Hannah with James B and Robert, B
Laying (Keeping the climbers ropes going up when
they go up) and James G throwing , yes throwing
the crates upto them to achieve this great tower .
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Remembrance Sunday on 9th Nov 2008
I just wanted to say how proud I was of the Cubs,
Scouts and 10 Explorers who paraded today at this
yearly event. I hope from the service to those who
first time it was , you got to understand the
meaing of this event we do each year. Bravo to Ian
who carried the standard of Fenland District
Scouts today.
Skip
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Cambridgeshire Scouting Awards 2008
This year saw James B, Oliver get there Award for
achieving Gold in Scouting and Philip, Lewis and
Jame G, getting there Award for Chief Platinum
Badge and Philip for his Bronze D.O.E. Bravo to
all of them. Looking forward to 2009 Awards...
Skip...
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Events that made me proud 2008
What can I say to this title, so many to choose,
The Mepal Competition, Scouts winning the
Go-Carting with Thomas, Ryan, Joshua and Hannah,
Explorers winning Polo and Archery, Steph and
Jenna up in the air solo with Charley and Ian also
Explorer's parascending. White Water canoeing,
seeing the Explorers and Scouts having taken part,
in the water helping others down the course. The
weekend camp and James N great fire, James N,
James G and Lewis cycle ride for Sue Ryder
Charity. Steph reaching the top of the high ropes
at Mepal, and Joshua leaping onto the trapeze with
Zoe losing her shoe when she did it. Philip, James
N, Robert, James G and Lewis sailing round the
world, well sort of, as a parent felt like it as
they took part in the Tall Ship Race 2008. The
Explorer Mepal Team Building saw the Tower
Building at the High Ropes completed. For cub
parents who have cubs soon to link up to Scouts,
you will see that i am proud of what scouting can
help them achieve. I am looking forward to 2009
and what challenges it holds for me as a Leader as
well as those Tents ...
B.R.A.V.O
SKIP
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Christmas
Hey peeps just wanna say hope u all have a good
christmas and can't wait for the new year!!!
have a good one and thanks for everything
love lucy x
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Scouts and Explorer's Stir Fry Meetings
This week, I saw Scouts and Explorer's cook a Stir
Fry meal to celebrate the Chinese New Year. For me
and helper's the food was very tasty.
Welldone
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5 Scouts and 2 Explorer's Completed the Fire and Ice Winter Camp 2009
They braved the cold nights but had a great fun
with the activities at Tolmers in Hereford, Winter
Camp in January 2009. Traditional Camp Fire and
camp songs, Quad Bikes, Archery, Dodgems, Shooting
, Crazy Golf and assault course amongst other
activities. It was a Joint Camp with 1st March and
Ely Scout Groups. Scouting friends were made by
all. Thankyou to Gavin and all the Leader's.
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Guess The Explorer
Can you guess who braved the Snow and made a Snowman?
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Scouts Welcome 3 Cubs
On Wednesday Ayesha, Molly and Edward did their
first linkup at my Scouts Troop Nite. It was a
good time to visit, we have just started our three
Patrols, Tiger's, Lion's and Kestrels. Hope they
enjoyed there visit, we look forward to seeing
them all next week.
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Bag Pack at Tesco in March
Just wanted to say on behalf of the Cub and Scout
n Explorer Leader's, a big B.R.A.V.O to the Cubs
and Scouts including two who are to be invested
next week, with two Explorer's for the time they
put in to raise funds for the Group, 5 hours my
Daughter Hannah did with Judith and Myself. My
feet are still aching. We raised £409 , so
thankyou to Tesco's and for those again who
helped. SKIP
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Easter Disco 2009
What can I say, but what a great fund raising
event, with Cubs, Scouts and Explorer's with some
of there friends, this event went down well. A big
thankyou to Ian's dad Andy for running the Disco,
Janet on the Raffle, Kim and Eric doing the Hot
Food, Judith on the Tuck-Shop and our GSL manning
the Door. Thanks also to the Parents for there
support.
SKIP
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The Eagle has Landed
What can I say but AWESOME. Today I went to the
Nene Valley Gliding Club to check out the forth
coming Gliding Session the Scouts (12+) and
Explorers have got planned in June. I was'nt
intending to go up, but glad I did. The 1st
flight lasted 5 mins, but the 2nd was 20 mins
and I went upto 1600 feet. So thoses signed up,
you will be nervous, but once you up there you
wont want to come down. SKIP
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X Factor vs Guitar Hero
Tonight the Explorer's split into two groups, one
using the x-box and the other wii console. Fun was
had by all as they too turns on the drums and
guitar's and song. It was a great template for us
to do a marathon 24 hour Rock and Roll Guitar Hero
Charity Fund Raising Event. Watch this space.. SKIP
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24hour
Take it we shoul start stocking up on red bull
(Y) x Lucy
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Mepal Skills Weekend - Day 1 (11th April)
Come rain or shine, nothing holds Scouts and
Explorer's back, with new ones trying for the 1st
time Kayaking and Climbing, fun was has by all.
The two groups enjoyed Climbing, Trust Trail and
Fun Kayaking on day one at Mepal Outdoor Activity
Centre.
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Congratulations to Lucy (Explorer) Mum
Just heard that Lucy now has another baby Brother...
B.R.A.V.O to your Mum Lucy.....
Larry & Janet
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Thank You
Thanks skip and janet, yep Nathan Joe Norman 10
pounds 3. xx lucy
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Volley Ball Fun
Just to say for those who gave it a go. It was
great to watch the Explorer's getting some fresh
air and bit of exercise as they play volley ball.
Skip
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County Competition 2009
Well what can I say but well done to all that took
part, all 16 of you.With two teams of Scouts and
two teams of Explorers taking part in 7 events
over two days.
The Scouts did there best and came close to
winning a Shield, but it was the Pathfinder
Senior's that came 2nd overall and won 5 Shields,
retaining the Archery, and winning Canoe Slalom,
Canoe Polo, Lifesaving Skills, Water Races, and
3rd in Climbing. They were only 48 points from
Overall winner's. Then we have the Pathfinder
Junior's winning their 1st Shield the Petanque.
Big BRAVO to them all.
Skip
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Mepal Competition 2009
Omg, what can i say, even though we thought it was
our last year but mum informed me that skip said
that we could do it again! what a bonus!
Absolutely amazing weekend and would do it anytime
again, explorer or leader/helper. Twas great to
see other scouts around the country even though
there were less teams in it than the scouts :S lol
(it makes it easier for us to win :)) we won 5
shields alltogether, which by m reckoning is a new
record!! Well Done team! 1 in lifesaving skills :)
cheers Notsey! Water races :) Canoe Slalom :)
Archery.... Philip and Geddis! and Canoe Polo!
Well Notsey wanted that one so we just went along
with it! Jokes :) But we still have to win the
overall one and the climbing next year! Cheers. Lewis
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Explorer Activity Day on 23rd May '09
Well firstly , and I think I speak for the 8
Explorer's who came (Places limited to 8) that a
great time was had by all and the weather was
lovely. They were split into four groups and did
four activities - Archery, Backwood Cooking,
Target Shooting and Pioneering (a Tower, must have
been 18 feet high?), after that they cooked a
evening meal and to finish, a camp fire and camp
songs. A BIG THANKU to Johno the Explorer Leader
of 1st March Stonecross Explorer's who invited us
to this great day. They not only made friends with
them but also Whittersey Explorer's too. SKIP
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Activity day 23rd may 09
Just want to say, i had a great day on saturday.
shame the other explorers from wisbech didnt go,
i think they would have enjoyed it as much as i
did. First our group (group2) did archery, in
which i come second in the group we got split up
into. Backwood cooking was second, using
potatoes, bananas, apples, eggs, chocolate
spread and cheese,cooking on a open fire.
Thirdly we done target shooting and forthly we
done Pioneering. We cooked our evening meal and
found out garlic bread is not that bad when
cooked on open fire but you have to wrap it up
in quite a bit of tin foil. Plus if your cooking
for skip just remember hes a picky eater =D.
Lastly we was singing songs around a boiling
campfire and eatting toasted marsh mellows
thanks to philip. So thanks everyone for a
enjoyable day cant wait for the next one. LUCY
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Backwood Cooking
Explorer's tonight, enjoyed making wacky food out
of spuds, apples, banana's and pastry, oh forgot
to mention Marshmellows and chocolate buttons,
strawberry jam and Cheese.
Oliver won with a pastry with chocolate, jam,
cheese. I declined trying it. Also for
entertainment, again Oliver for his hoping on 1
leg, he got cramp.
Bravo....
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Scouts June Camp 2009
Scouts enjoyed a Camp at WSM Campsite , where they
cooked on open fires, enjoyed a camp fire and help
construct a Monkey Bridge, with our guest visitor
Deputy DC. 2 Explorer's help with the Camp Fire
and also the B.B.Q fire as well as a Wide Game.
I invested 4 Girls and 1 Boy to round off a fun
packed camp.
SKIP
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Joint White Water Fun June 2009
Today, 6 Scouts and 2 Explorer's enjoy a fun water
day with 1st Benwick Scouts. We had perfect
weather and all had a go, with Tyler completing 7
trips down the Water Course.
Happy Birthday to Philip, who now is 18....
Skip
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Up Up and Way
Today, 10 Explorer's and 1 Scout went Gliding at
Nene Valley Gliding Club at Upwood, We had the
afternoon slot, as Benwick Explorer's had the
morning slot. Great time was had by all. Photo's
to follow.
Skip
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Rose Fair - Mayor Civic Service Parade
Today Sunday 5th July, saw 2 Cubs, 5 Scouts and 4
Explorer's representing the Wisbech Scouts from
the 2nd Wisbech Scout Group, Parade from North
Brink to St Peter's Church. I would like to thank
Deputy DC John Cundy for inviting our group and
Audrey for joining me in the March.
B.R.A.V.O for all that came and supported this
event. Skip.
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RSPCA - Block Fen Animal Centre
This evening 10 Scouts had a tour around the
Charity based Block Fen Animal Centre, thanks to
Jackie, who spoke about the Centre and thanked the
scouts for there donations. We walked around the
Cat section, I checked the Scouts for any lumps as
we left. No meow's were heard, I think the scouts
enjoyed there visit and learnt more about what
Jackie and her team do to Rescue animals.
Skip
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Skyhigh 2009
What can i say about this event. The weather
again let us down when it came to our turn for
solo flyers. It was a joint camp with Benwick
scout group and overall went well. Rained all
saturday evening and during the nite but sunny
and windy sunday.
I was a assisting leader so sorry if there was
some confusion over final pickup times. They all
got home safe in the end.
Best moment was the smile on scout lucy face
after landing. She was very nervous but took
that brave step and up she went. B.R.A.V.O to
her for being brave .
Skip
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Hannah makes it 9 chief scout gold award.
Tonite at our end of term awards. A proud scout
leader and dad gave hannah a hand shake as i
handed her the chief scout gold award after
completed 8 challenge badges.
That made it 9 i have awarded since 2005. I
mentioned the new scout leader in september
and that i am now fully going over to run our
proud Explorer Unit Pathfinders.
Thanku for my wife who has been there since
my avr and return to scouting. Too Kim for those
great years we had and seen our sons and
friends sons do so well through scouting and
with Tall Ship Race 2008 and soon 2009. With
soon 3 more bronze d.o.e making 4 in total, i hope
to continue and help the Explorers with silver
and gold d.o.e.
Skip
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Pathfinder Explorers 24 Hour Games Marathon 2009
For those who woke up this morning or midday
or afternoon . Well done again. £207 pencil in on
sponsers B.R.A.V.O . Amazed that the swear
box had just 20p in it as 12 Explorers battle each
other on various game consoles. For us adults
who can still remember space invaders .
Thankyou for Audrey and Ben parents for
Sunday as i was flagging. Highlight Ben and
James N singing.
Skip
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24 hours
Haaa im with you on that one, ben and james was
our entertainment.
well done everyone, it was a long weekend and
must say thanks again to skip, audrey and bens
peer's for making it a fun, safe and enjoyable
weekend
lucy
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Tall Ship Race 2009 (Race 2)
On the 25 July - 1 August, Philip, James N and
James G will take part,Turku to Klaipeda
(Lithuania) 7 days race.
Track them on -
http://www.tallshipsraces.com/baltic/
They are in Class C and the Yacht "Ocean Scout"
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Tall Ship Race 2 Update!!!
They done it.... Philp, James N, James G completed
the Race today at 13:45 GMT, coming 11th out of 37
in Class C and 20th overall out of 103 Ships
(A,B,C and D)
B.R.A.V.O
Ps there sister ship Offshore were 15th and 27th
overall.
BIG THANKYOU to Norfolk Boats that funded each of
them to do this event and Adventuresoffshore...
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Further Update...
Just found out we been tracking wrong boat.. So
still well done to Philip, James N and James G, on
Offshore Scout for coming 15th in Class C out of
37 and 27th overall out of 103 ships...
B.R.A.V.O
BIG THANKYOU to Norfolk Boats that funded each of
them to do this event and Adventuresoffshore...
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Final Update.
Look is up on website
http://www.tallshipsraces.com/baltic/
As it changed again....
Confused leader.dot.com
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BBC Radio Interview
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p003wpqc/Cam
bridgeshire_Breakfast_with_Jeremy_Sallis_04_08_20
09/
Starts from 1 hour and 30 mins, then pass the
sport bit and here Philip, James G and James N..
B.R.A.V.O
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Joint Survival Camp with 2nd Runcton & Watlington Scout Group
Well what a successfull camp had by all, It was
our 1st Joint Camp with a Norfolk Scout Group and
the Leader's and Scouts made ours very welcome.
With just a couple of shower's, we had a Night
Hike and several bases to cover the survival and
brave or mad Ian slept outside in the survival
shelter they scouts made. Some good tucker was
made by all including Marie and all scouts got on
and made new friends. To finish we invested Tim
our new Scout Leader so I though still around to
help him and scouts am now the Explorer Leader.
SKIP
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Halloween Disco
Thank you for those who came along and supported
this Annual Event, despite low numbers, we raised
£66 so once again thank you...
SKIP
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