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Scouts!
Ormskirk District
NOV 2012
TOM HELPS OUT!
this scout was prepared.
LOCAL SCHOOL HELPS SCOUT!
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HAVE YOU
GOT WHAT
IT TAKES?
district explorer
scout
commissioner
wanted!
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Contents
3 Your newsletter
4 Our DC
6 Ready for a challenge
7 Adult Training
8 Beavers
9 Cubs
10 Scouts
11 SASU
12 Scout to the rescue
13 Guy who
14 Our Ladys helps one of ours
16 Royal review
17 Orienteering results
18 Westlancsscouts .org
20 Rudolph run
21 Archery Flyer
22 Shooting Team
23 HQ update
23 And Finally
24 Christmas Bash
JOIN THE
ORMSKIRK DISTRICT
ADVENTURE
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YOUR
NEWSLETTER!
Hi you lot.
Just a few bits and pieces to help me to help you!
The newsletter over the last few months has changed and grown and I hope you all like the
improvements.
I have been contacted over a few things concerning the newsletter and to clear a few things up for
those who have asked.
Getting the best and viewing the PDF Newsletter on a Windows Operating System.
Firstly make sure you have a PDF viewer on your computer the most common downloaded viewer
is Adobe Reader and can be downloaded free at http://www.adobe.com/ and you should pick the
one to use on your version of Windows.
There are other readers which should have the same facilities .
Secondly when you receive the E-mail
double click on the it should open in the
Adobe reader.
When open click on view then go down
to page display then click to put a tick
next to two pages view and also tick
show cover page in two page view and
then you should be viewing the
newsletter as it should be read, then
open in full screen.
This might sound complicated but it will
enhance your viewing and it becomes
second nature to set.
Sending in Reports to the Newsletter.
The E-mail address to send reports to is scout.news01@talktalk.net
Closing date for material to be added to the newsletter for the next newsletter is the 25th of the
month and in certain circumstances later if permission is received.
When sending input in please try to use Arial font regular size 10.
Please check spelling and proof read also.
Please send photos in to correspond with your article if possible as a picture says a thousand
words!
To those who don,t receive the E-mail Newsletter
The newsletter is circulated by a list given to me which I will be updating soon .
The Newsletter should be for people in Scouting or certain other people.
The Newsletter for example is sent to District Cub Leader who then sends it to his Cub group
leaders who should then send it to ACSL,s etc so the Newsletter is monitored and distributed and
vetting is done by the right people.
So if you do not receive the newsletter on a regular basis ask the correct person to include you on
there mailing list.
The Newsletter is also available at http://ormskirkscouts.org.uk/ our District Website.
Thanks and please contact me if there are any other queries.
Peter
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OUR DC!
The darks nights are now up on us, meaning winter is just around the corner. This shouldn’t mean that you
are confined to your HQ’s but should be getting out and about. Just remember to keep safe, let your GSL
know all your plans, appoint a leader in charge, ensure you have a home contact system in place, that risk
assessments have been done and that parents have all the details.
Its been a busy month, with lots going on. Bagpacking at the being of October raised £352 for the Mayoress
Charity. Thanks to Fellowship Helen Broady, Pat Sewell, Sue Cropper, to Jim Aldridge, Liz and Madeleine
Roberts, Jackie Gosson, Paul Britton, Ian Goldstraw, Hugh Miller and the Bubblefactor Explorers who all
turned out to pack.
I know some of you took part in County Splash and Dash. We had Scout Backwoods Cooking at Rufford
organised by Alan Martland. District Orienteering was organised by Peter and Norman Hall, won by 9thA
Scouts, 29 th C Cubs and 53 rd B Beaver. Well done to you all, results can be found later in the newsletter,
thanks to Peter and Norman for organising the event for us.
The District Ball at Briars Hall had 105 all dressed in their finery. Thanks to Paul and Chris for organising that
for us. Some of you also supported the Mayoress Charity at the Aughton Male Voice Choir concert which
was a lovely night, then the following day we ran the Halloween Spooky Walk at Windmill Farm. Thanks
again to Liz and Madeleine Roberts for the horrible base they ran, to Margaret Fearn and daughter for Bob
Apples, Betty Knowles and Pam Hall for refreshments, Peter Hall for his big witches nose and spiders web
and Karen from 58 th who was dressed as a green witch and helped set up and made bats. We had a brilliant
day, thanks to Windmill Farm for looking after us so well.
Thoughts and prayers please for Ian Biggin who is just recovering from an operation, Ann & Eric whose son
Andrew is very poorly, to the family of a little Beaver from Halsall who lost his battle with cancer and anyone
else we know who may be suffering at this time.
Remembrance Sunday Nov 11 th
Its important that Scout groups support our service men and
women. There are parades throughout the District for all to
attend, with the main parade in Ormskirk, Burscough and
Skelmersdale. The Ormskirk parade will assemble at 9.30
outside St Anne’s church and finish at Civic Hall for
refreshments at 12.
Safety
All meetings, events and activities must have a leader in
charge who has responsibility for co-ordinating all adults and
young people.
Recent experience has shown that accidents can happen
when there isn't a leader clearly designated as being in
charge overall, or when that person makes an assumption
that other people are looking after safety issues. Responses
to accidents are also impaired in such circumstances.
The leader in charge is, simply put, the adult present at an
evening meeting, event or activity who has the role of co-ordinating the work of all adults towards delivering
the Programme in a safe manner. Scouting safely is not just about ensuring that risk assessments and safety
checks are conducted; all adults need to be clear on what they need to do and young people should be given
clear instructions, guidance or rules.
The leader in charge does not have to personally fill in every risk assessment; this can be done by someone
else in discussion with other adults. Nor do they have to give rules or guidance to either young people or
adults personally. Being the leader in charge is about being the person with an overview of safety in the
given situation.
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District Swimming Gala, Nov 10 th 1 – 4pm
The pool is booked and you should now have your teams booked in. Please ensure that your swimmers
know what they are doing and are capable of completing the races they are entered in.
Basic Scouting Skills Courses
27 th Jan
One day courses to cover basic skills, Knife & Axe, Fires, Food etc. if your interested then contact Mick
Harvey mickrv@btinternet.com
Manager in Scouting Facebook Group
It’s an online space for managers to share ideas, encourage best practice and support each other. Get
involved to take part in the dialogue.
Scout Community Week 3rd to 9 th June
Plan ahead and get your thinking cap on. What will your group be doing for the Community Week next year.
Register on Scout.org.uk for your support pack now.
District Christmas Bash, 8 th Dec Over the years this has been a good night and great way of getting into
the Christmas spirit. Bring your own drink and a donation for the supper table.
Tickets are going fast so get yours now, so you don’t miss out. See Paul Britton for your ticket,
Carols in the Park, Dec 3 rd 6.30pmCoronation Park, Ormskirk
Please encourage your groups to come along and join us in singing carols with the Salvation Army, all are
welcome. We will be in church if the weather is inclement. Refreshments will be served in church afterwards,
and donations of mince pies will be gratefully received.
Over the years this has been a good night and great way of getting into the Christmas spirit. Bring your own
drink and a donation for the supper table.
Tickets are going fast so get yours now, so you don’t miss out. See Paul Britton for your ticket,
Dates for the diary
District Swimming Gala, Crosby, Nov 10 th
Remembrance Sunday, Nov 11th
District Christmas Bash District HQ 8/12/12
Carols in the Park 3/12/12
Community Week 3 -9 June 2013
District Water Day June 8 th 2013
SUE
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It is an exciting time for Explorer Scouting! It celebrated its 10th birthday this
year and is the fastest growing section in the UK.
Here in Ormskirk, we have over 120 young people taking part in the wide
variety of activities our Explorer Units offer every week. From community work
to climbing to international opportunities, they get a chance to try it all.
So that we can continue to see the section grow and build on its successes, we
are now looking for someone to take on the challenge of leading Explorer
Scouting in Ormskirk into the future.
If you are good with people and interested in supporting other adults to
ensure we deliver excellent Scouting to our young people, then this could be
the role for you.
We know we have some amazing adults across our District, so if you are
interested or know someone who would be great at this role, then get in
touch.
More information and a nomination form is available at:
www.ormskirkscouts.org.uk/vacancies/latest-vacancies
Or for a non committal chat contact Barbara Hughes or Richard Charnock at:
Richard Charnock:
01257 462816 or 07967 867961
richard_charnock@sky.com
Barbara Hughes:
07827 344135
barbara.hughes@westlancsscouts.org.uk
The closing date for nominations
is 18th November 2012.
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Another plea to all of you who haven’t got your Wood Beads yet.
Have you done any training that hasn’t been validated by your Training Advisor yet?
Would you like to get that training signed off?
Are you one of the dozens of Leaders who can say yes to the last 2 questions?
If so read on …….. I have arranged 2 general validation sessions to try and clear some of the
backlog.
There will be Training Advisors (TAs) at District HQ on:-
Thursday 29 th November 7 – 9.30 p.m.
Saturday 1 st December 9 a.m. to noon
Please email me on chrischarlton@lineone.net if you are able to come along, so that I can ensure
there are enough TAs available.
Other training news – there is a Getting Started course on Sunday 25 th November and a Safeguard
Awareness evening on Wednesday 28 th November.
Please email me if you need a booking form.
Chris Charlton
Local Training Manager
GETTING
TRAINING
RIGHT.
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Orienteering: Saturday 13 th October – Bispham Hall
Congratulations to the 53 rd Appley Bridge for winning the beaver orienteering competition for the second year
in succession. Numbers were down this year with only nine teams from five colonies on what was another
great event. Thank you to Peter Hall for organising the event.
Beaver Sleepover: Saturday 13 th October – Hesketh Bank.
The 58 th Ormskirk (Hesketh Bank) held a beaver sleepover at their church hall for 12 trainee pirates. Report
next month.
Chief Scout Bronze Awards:
During the last two months, it has been my pleasure to present a total of 37 bronze awards, including three
at the 46 th agm; eight at the 37 th church parade and a further five later at their beaver meeting; ten at 53 rd
Appley Bridge, including four at a very scary Halloween cub night; one at 14 th Rufford; and ten at the 4 th
Parbold during a campfire evening. Well done to all the beavers for all the hard work undertaken to achieve
the award.
Future Events:
County Sleepover: Saturday 3 rd November - Silverdale
Beavers from both 37 th and 53 rd will be attending the county sleepover. Report next month.
District Swimming Gala: Saturday 10 th November
The annual swimming gala will once again take place at Crosby baths. It would be nice to get more colonies
attending.
Chief Scouts Bronze Award Evening:
Our next Chief Scouts Bronze Award evening will be held at Lathom HQ on Wednesday 14 th November at
7.00pm.
Fun Factor : Friday 23 rd November
The district will be attending the Fun Factor in Maghull on Friday evening. All details have been circulated.
Beaver District Carol Service:
This year, the beaver district carol service will take place in Halsall with the 41 st beavers being our hosts. The
event is planned to take place on Tuesday 27 th November. Details will be circulated early November.
District Team:
It is with great pleasure to announce that Paula Slobin (BSL 55 th ) has joined the district team.
Jim and your District Team – Ann, Jean, Sue, Michelle and Paula.
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Can’t believe it’s November already where has the year gone...
Orienteering, 13 th October, Bispham Hall
This was such a good event, organised again by Peter and Norman Hall. It gives Cubs the opportunity to
run around and learn something at the same time. The Cubs enjoyed using the electronic dibbers and of
course running through and falling in all the mud, of which there was copious amounts, despite the weather
being glorious. Congratulations to all the adults who managed to keep up with the Cubs and finish the
course. At the time of writing I don’t have the name of the winning Cub team, but I’m sure it will be printed
somewhere in the newsletter.
Swimming Gala, 10 th November, Crosby Baths, 1 – 4pm
Closing date is 4 th November. Booking forms should be sent to DC Sue along with £15 entrance fee per
section. The swimming gala is always a good event, with lots of noise and enthusiasm.
Chief Scout Silver Awards Night, 20 th November, HQ
The Awards night will take the usual format, 7.10 for 7.30pm start. Invitations have been e mailed out to
Leaders, if Cubs are no longer in Scouting or have moved to Scouts, could you please make sure the
invitations are passed on. If Cubs are no longer contactable let Linda know. Could you also please impress
on parents the need to rsvp to Linda, we have a large number of Cubs once again receiving their
certificates, which means car parking and catering needs to be sorted. If you know of any Cubs who would
like to do a short presentation, please get in touch with Chris or Linda. Anne-marie Fisher the new ACC
Cubs is hoping to join us for the evening.
District Carol Service, 3 rd December, Coronation Park, Ormskirk
We will be collecting tins for the Food Bank and toys for the Women’s Refuge, as usual. Toys need to be
new and unwrapped please, the Refuge would also be grateful for any gifts aimed at older children.
Next Leaders Meeting, HQ – 7 th November 8:30 p.m.
Steve, Linda, Chris, Paul, Anne and Pat
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Swimming Gala 10 th November
At Crosby Swimming Baths, I hope that plenty of troops have entered this years swimming gala we need to
get the best swimmers there so that the district can defend the Helm Shield.
Carols in the park 3 rd December
Could scouts bring a donation of a toy or tinned food these will be donated to the women’s refuge where all
donations will be well received during the Christmas period.
Winter Camp
All the info has been sent out to all groups the cut off date of 7 th November will be adhered to and any spare
places will be offered to troops already attending the camp.
Bowlander 2013
The first training day for the district is on the 26 th November at the 29 th HQ in Burscough from 10am
onwards, if any scouts want to take part please let Dave Delaney or Charlie know that they are attending, all
the information has been sent out and their numbers are included in the info.
PL Camp 2013
This popular camp is on the weekend of 15 th to 17 th March information will be sent out in the next few
weeks.
Chief Scouts Gold
If you have any scouts who have finished their CSG could you please have the applications in to Gary before
the 20 th December so that they can be in for the next presentation night at county
THE NEXT LEADERS MEETING WILL BEON THE 9 TH JANUARY 2013 PLEASE COULD MORE LEADERS
ATTEND THAN AT THE LAST MEETING WHICH WAS VERY POORLY ATTENDED.
Your Team
Gary, Ian G,Ian F, H & Lesley
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FELLOWSHIP SASU NOVEMBER 2012
We have been quite a busy group since the last newsletter with the civic celebrations, the singing and flag
waving and I shed a tear as I put my tiara away wondering when I will get a chance to wear it again.
So far every function that has occurred to support the Mayoresses’ charity has had some members of our
group either working as volunteers or as paying customers, these have included the meal at The Blue
Mallard, The Musical Extravaganza, Bag Packing at Asda and The spooky walks. Well done Fellowship!!!
The Mayoresses’ charities this year are for the Air Ambulance and Ourselves , Ormskirk District Scouts so
the more we help the more we shall receive.
Many thanks to all our volunteers who also helped with orienteering and dished out tea and coffee for the
singers of the male voice choir( and didn't they sing well), you are greatly appreciated.
FORTH COMING EVENTS
Friday 9th November-Race night at the Stanley Institute £8 incl Hotpot- Rotary club event See Pat or Peter
Sewell if interested.
Saturday10th November-District Swimming Gala 12:30pm I have a list of volunteers but if you want to go the
help will be appreciated.
Sunday 11th November Remembrance Day, all welcome to go to your local march, John and I will be with
the 42nd in Skelmersdale.
Sunday 25th November-Santa/Rudolph who fancies a run at Edge hill university in aid of mayoress's charity.
I will be running( walking quickly) any help contact Sue Goldstraw or myself.
Tuesday 27th November- Beavers Carol Concert in Halsall Church.
Saturday 8th December- Christmas party £5 bring own poison and share supper (Jacobs)in headquarters.
Contact Sue, Chris, Paul or myself for Tickets, the theme this year is an old fashioned Christmas with mulled
wine and roasted chestnuts, not to be missed.
When groups are doing their planning can they please remember that the members of Fellowship have a lot
of talent, skills and experience between them and we are willing to assist wherever possible PROVIDED that
we get enough notice of dates and details of what we are expected to do.
Contact our secretary Sheila by email ormskirkdist.sec@hotmail.co.uk
And thats all, oh except seeing as we don't have a meeting planned for November who fancies Wednesday
14th for a meal any interest and tips for where contact me pronto and I will book us in.
Our grateful thanks go to Carol Flavell for her sterling work as secretary over the past years. Unfortunately
due to health problems Carol is unable to continue with this task but will remain a valued member of our
group. Our thoughts and prayers are with her.
Our prayers and best wishes go to Ann and Eric and their son Andrew and his family during this time of his
illness.
Yours in Scouting
Helen, John, Sheila and the team.
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SCOUT TO THE RESCUE!
How proud are we to hear about two of our scouts coming to the aid of a lady
in distress. Tom Grainger a Scout at the 37th Ormskirk and his brother Jack a
former Scout at the 37th where in the right place at the right time when they
came to the aid of Mrs Rose from Ormskirk.
It appears that on Saturday 7th October, Mrs Rose who is 82 was driving
carefully along Black Moss Lane when a Range Rover came over the bridge
towards her and the only way she could avoid it was to swerve and her car
hit a lamp post and ended up in a ditch at the side of the road. Fortunately
Tom 13, a Chief Scout Gold Awardee was passing with his brother Jack 16
and came to her aid, the car was badly damaged and unstable on its side
and in danger of rolling, Mrs Rose was of course in distress and more so that
she could not open the door, Tom calmly reassured her and managed to
force open her door and free her from the car and take her to a more safe
area and emergency services were called. Mrs Rose was taken to hospital
and thankfully suffered no injuries but was shaken up by the incident.
Although the driver of the other vehicle stopped to check if she was ok she
left the scene leaving no details, the police are trying to trace the driver of the
Range Rover at the time we received this story, Jack was commended by the
police for his help in this incident.
The newsletter only heard of this incident after Anne Gilham from the 37th
answered a phone call from Mrs Rose who wished for Tom to have some
recognition for the help he gave her, Anne also added “We are in the middle
of a 6 week rotation program with the Scouts and two of the weeks are being
spent either learning or in the case of the Chief Scout Gold Scouts –
refreshing their First Aid skills and this was obviously of help in this situation.
Mrs Rose was quoted to have said “Young people these days get such a bad
press and this just shows how good some are, Tom was marvelous”.
Tracy Grainger Jack and Toms mother said “ We have been in contact with
Mrs Rose and she has sent us a thank you letter, I am very glad to hear they
helped Mrs Rose and I am really proud of them both”.
Sue Goldstraw DC was told of Tom and Jacks act and commented “Being there at the right time and having
the common sense and knowledge to act fast has certainly helped in this situation. Tom is a credit to his
group and you should all be very proud of him and Jack”.
Whilst gathering some information on the story the last words must come from Tracy Grainger who came
out with a statement which is very poignant in a way she said “My two boys are both typically scruffy
teenagers. Tom has long untidy hair and Jack is permanently on his phone ! Not the stereotype most
people would expect to come to your rescue. How wrong they are !
We all wish Mrs Rose a speedy recovery and to Tom and Jack a big well done from us all!
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GUY WHO?
1st Ormskirk scouts made three guys before half term. The scouts brought old clothing, newspaper, and
other bits and pieces. One of the scouts wanted one the guys to look like him, so he decided to bring his
scout hoody and use it for the guy. To finish of the night the lads made Egyptian mummies.
pictures are taken by Charles Holland.
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OUR LADYS HELPS
Charlie Coakley from Bubblefactor ESU in
Ormskirk and a former scout with the 42nd
Ormskirk (Skelmersdale) has secured his
place on this years County trip to Nepal with
the fantastic fund raising of his school.
A group of eleven 14 to 18 year old Scouts
from across Lancashire are travelling to Nepal
in December and returning in January giving
up their Christmas, whilst in Nepal the Scouts
will spend seven days in Sahara International
Helpless Children’s Home, Kathmandu
participating in humanitarian activities and they
will then spend the remainder of the trip
enjoying adventurous activities.
Charlie has been raising funds by bag packs
and other fund raisers but his school has
pulled out all the stops in fulfilling his quest !
Mr Smart headteacher had this to say,“Our Lady
Queen of Peace is proud of its distinctive ethos which is based on the Gospel values. Our Mission Statement
‘In Christ We Grow’ asks our learners to put Christ at the centre of all that they do in an environment where
caring, sharing and achieving are the norm.
We believe Charlie has fully embraced this Mission Statement throughout his time at Our Lady’s, by being
willing to be involved in all aspects of school life and by being helpful and caring in the local and wider
community. In particular his selfless attitude to helping others is remarkable and he is an inspiration to us all.
As well as being a learner at Our Lady’s, Charlie and his family are also part of the local Catholic Parish in
Skelmersdale, and as such, Charlie has always exemplified what it means to live out the Gospel message in
the care and concern he has shown for others.
Charlie has been an excellent role model to other learners in our school. and helping him fundraise was an
essential way in which the whole school could support the work that he is undertaking in Nepal. Charlie has
presented in school assemblies and his words are a great example to others. He has opened minds to the
possibilities and opportunities which they can experience in helping others both now and in the future.
We, as a school, think that the scouting movement, of which Charlie is a part, gives young people great
opportunities to work together in achieving their goals and ambitions. Also, it can enable them to become
confident and self-disciplined, helping them to raise their self-esteem and fulfil their true potential in a similar
way to standards and goals we set for the learners in our school - Our Lady’s.
We wish Charlie and all those heading to Nepal our best wishes and prayers and the school looks forward to
hearing about his adventures on
his return.”
“Scouting gives young people
great opportunities to work
together in achieving their
goals and ambitions”
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ONE OF OURS
Charlie was asked about his schools help and said “ When I told the school
I never imagined they would have done as much as they did and in such a
short time. They raised alot of money by doing cake sales and non-uniform
days and when I was presented with the check for £1300 towards my trip I
could not believe it !! I am forever grateful to the staff and learners from the
school for the work they have done to help me achieve my target and I
hope I will be able to fulfill the faith they have in me”
Sue Golstraw Ormskirk and District District Commissioner commented on
the schools help “ Charlie has worked hard to raise funds for the trip, and
has had a great deal of support from his school, Our Lady Queen of Peace
in Skelmersdale, the school had several different fundraisers and raised a fantastic amount towards the trip. Its
great to have such support from his school and just shows how well the school think of him. Well done Charlie and
good luck with your trip from us all at Ormskirk Scouts.”
The Sahara International Children’s Home is situated on the outskirts of Kathmandu in Nepal
The home provides accommodation and education for 23 young people, and the work carried out by the Scouts
will help improve quality of life for those who live there for more information or to donate to the home follow this link
www.himalayanorphanage.org
LIFE IS AN
ADVENTURE.
LIVE IT.
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ROYAL REVIEW?
The Diamond Jubilee Ball
My Dear Loyal Subjects, I was delighted
to attend your Diamond Jubilee Ball in the
absence of my Grand-daughter in law
Kate (your Patron) who unfortunately was
washing her hair. I dug out my best
ermine, with which to grace your soiree,
but was somewhat surprised by the small
number of tiara’s being worn. I was really
tickled to come across this new idea of a
“Raffle?” fortunately my Lady in Waiting
Glenys and my Footman Mike were able
to talk me through this procedure.
As to my Loyal Prince Regent Colin – he went to a wine tasting instead of escorting me! Needless
to say, like Queen Victoria “I was NOT amused” - he is now in The Tower and I am meeting with my
Parliament about bringing back “Orf with his head!”
Yours regally
Elizabeth R
(Aka Sheila Prescott)
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ORIENTEERING
RESULTS
Team RaceTime Team RaceTime
SCOUT Hr:Min:Sec BEAVER Hr:Min:Sec
9th Scout A 00:46:07 53rd Beaver B 00:18:19
29th Scout D 01:00:58 29th Beaver B 00:33:39
51st Scout A 01:02:29 14th Beaver A 00:34:42
1st Scout A 01:03:48 53rd Beaver A 00:37:34
9th Scout B 01:12:01 29th Beaver A 00:41:59
29th Scouts F 01:14:59 41st Beaver A 00:42:21
29th Scout C 01:26:09 55th Beaver A 01:03:15
9th Scout G 01:35:39 55th Beaver B 01:03:19
9th Scout F 01:47:45 Controls Missing
29th Scout E 01:53:20 37th Beavers A 01:21:36
9th Scout D 02:46:40
9th Scout E 03:08:57
Controls Missing
9th Scout C 00:26:33
29th Scout A 00:41:49
37th Scout A 00:56:34
51st Scout B 01:05:42
29th Scout B 01:23:52
41st Scout B 02:23:57
41st Scout A 02:48:24
CUB SCOUT Hr:Min:Sec
29th Cub C 00:37:29
29th Cub A 00:40:25
1st Cub A 00:42:34
42nd Cub D 00:44:39
42nd Cub B 00:46:38
14th Cub A 00:47:47
42nd Cub A 00:52:13
44th Cub A 00:52:28
29th Cub B 00:55:05
42nd Cub C 00:58:52
17th Cub A 01:07:07
14th Cub B 01:19:30
41st Cub A 01:28:42
Controls Missing
46th Cub A 01:18:48
41st Cub B 01:56:11
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Welcome to Scouting+ West Lancs!
Some fantastic opportunities to tell you about.
West Lancs Scouts Communications Team
comms@westlancsscouts.org.uk || @WestLancsScouts
Complete the Beavers or Cubs 'Animal Carer' all in one go
Take part in a two hour experience at either SEALIFE Centre and take part in various activities that will
encompass all parts of the various badges and at the end of the experience, be presented with your badge
from the staff at SEALIFE. More details...
New videos for local Scouting
It's that time of year when HQ launch a number of new videos following the national AGM. If you have joint
meetings or AGMs coming up, you may want to use some of the new videos to show your leaders what's
available and share with them the national impact report. There are also some great short videos about
flexible volunteering to help you recruit more volunteers!
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Safeguarding Awareness Co-ordinator
The County Training Team is looking for a Safeguarding Awareness
Co-ordinator to join them. You will be an active member of the
Training Team with responsibility for the delivery of Safeguarding
Awareness training and ensuring best practice.
For more details see the Vacancies Page of the county website.
Closing Date: 16th November 2012.
Terrain Zero - Mountain Bike Leader Training
This is a course run by the mountain bike team to show the best
practice for group management - allowing you to take a group of
young people mountain biking in terrain zero.
For more information and to book a place contact Pete Willingham
peter.willingham@westlancsscouts.org.uk
Austrian Alps 2013 Trip - Information Evening
Wednesday 14th November - County Hall Preston 19:30 - 21:00
We are holding an info evening for anyone interested in coming on
this trip next summer. The trip will offer mountaineering in the
Austrian Oeztal Alps, from beginner to intermediate levels, and
there will be opportunity for single & mult pitch climbing, via
ferratta, mountain biking and alpinism.
Greenland Mountaineering Expedition 2015
A unique opportunity to be part of an expedition deep into the Arctic
Circle, to the land of the midnight sun. With peaks over 2,000m
high, many of them unclimbed, waiting for you to discover them.
Applications are now open for both Participants and Mountain
Leaders. Details on the attached flyer and leader and participant
application forms.
Blackpool Gang Show - Final chance!
Globe Theatre, Pleasure Beach Blackpool
6-10th November 7.30 pm nightly, matinee on Sat 2.30pm
Group Discounts Available - 0871 222 9090 or E-mail
Also the Pleasure Beach is open on Sat 10th Nov for its Last Fling
weekend and the wrist bands are being offered at half price.
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ORMSKIRK RUDOLPH RUN 2012
Sunday, 25 th November 2012, 11am – 2pm
Sporting Edge, Edge Hill University Campus, Ormskirk
Track based races include (from 11.15am onwards);
Under 7’s Reindeer Tots Trot (fancy dress
optional),
Under 11’s Rudolph Racers (fancy dress
optional),
Under 16’s Rudolph Mile,
The Whizzy Wheels Race,
The 4 x 100m Emergency Services
Defibrillator Relay Challenge.
The Campus based 5k “Event for All” (1.15pm approx) (under 16’s accompanied by an adult).
The activities are designed for all ages, 2 – 102, so take-part, enjoy and help support local Charities in West
Lancashire with your entry fee* BUT fundraise through sponsorship for any cause you choose.
* Charities: The Lancashire Defibrillator Campaign & Mayoress’s Charity (supporting N W Air Ambulance & West Lancs Scouts).
To enter contact Sporting Edge on www.edgehill.ac.uk\edgehillsport
OR use the entry form below.
Entry Fee: £10 for family of 4/5, £5 individuals (Sponsor forms available with entry fee)
The Ormskirk Rudolph Run 2012, 25 November, 11am onwards, Sporting Edge @ Edge Hill University
Participant Name(s): ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Address: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Postcode: …………………………… Telephone: ……………..…………………….. Email: ………………………………………………….…………………………………………..
Male/Female ……………….. Age …….… Date Of Birth ………………………… Family Entry Individual Entry
I /We take part in the event at my/our own risk and will not hold the organisers responsible for any loss, injury or sickness that may arise from my taking
part. I also agree that the organisers may change or alter any of the above race description and in the unlikely event of the race not going ahead the
organisers may not refund all or part of my entry fee.
Signed (if under 18, Parent/Guardian)…………………………………………….………
Date…………………..……………………
Please indicate your entry type and return with entry fee (cheques payable to Lancashire Defibrillator Campaign) to:
Amy Thompson, Rudolph Run Co-ordinator, Sporting Edge, Edge Hill University, St Helens Road, ORMSKIRK, L39 4QP
(an email receipt with Sponsor form will be issued once payment received ).
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A REAL
STRING
TO YOUR BOW
ARCHERY COURSES
2nd Monday every month
7.30pm - 9.00pm
CALLING ALL LEADERS
Why not come along and join the
Archery team 2 nd Monday every month
at HQ 7.30 – 9 pm and have a go,
All Welcome.
Please let us know if you are interested
(so we have an idea of numbers) by
emailing janwormald@googlemail.com
or phoning
Jan on 0151 281 2793 and leave a
message.
CALLING ALL SECTIONS
If you would like to book an Archery
session for your group/section please
contact Ian Gadsden by email.
igadsden@btinternet.com or phone
07971808416.
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A TARGET
TO
AIM FOR!
District Shooting Team
Regularly appearing at Cub Camp and
District Family camps, as well as offering
e v e n i n g s e s s i o n s i n O r m s k i r k b y
arrangement, the District Shooting Team
provides opportunities to experience rifle
shooting to young people of cub scout age
and above.
Team members have gained the certificates
necessary to lead these sessions through
training organised by County Scouts under
control of the National Small Bore Rifle
Association and we have a new shooting
gallery.
Ann Simms internet.com
Contact us to book a session for cubs, scouts
or explorers, (two hours for £20), using the
new range at District HQ. Alternatively, we
are quite happy to travel to Camp Sites which
already have shooting galleries set up and
can bring our own equipment on request.
Leaders wanting to add rifle shooting to their
skill set are welcome to try it out.
Contact Ann Simms
or phone
01695 576129
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HQ UPDATE
Unfortunately we do not have a lot to report on this month as we are still waiting for the valuation report to
come in, this is a much larger task than normal as we are a charity and as a result many fine details have to
be sorted out for the report to be finalised and accepted by the charities commission. In the meantime we
have a couple of your committee members looking into the best use of our preliminary design concept
particularly as we attended the Grand Opening of the Fylde’s newly rebuilt Scout HQ. This is a magnificent
building and a very fine achievement in the time scale they had, we have learned a lot from this visit that will
save us time and more importantly money. It is a much larger building than we plan on and can
accommodate 52 people in rather fine rooms should you ever get the chance to stay there take it you will
enjoy.
Colin Prescott
AND FINALLY
Hi All
Firstly a fantastic story about Tom Grainger, I have said this before but I will say this again as parents we try
to nurture are children to be good rounded people and with your help as well they can be, in Toms case for
example with his parents influence and with the first aid courses, team and confidence building of Scouts he
came to the aid of Mrs Rose would he have done if he did not have these influences? He probably would but
it makes you think.
You may never know if you have made a difference in a child’s life!
I was brought up when a trip to the head-teachers office always meant trouble, times have changed when
they give you a cheque,ha hah. what a great help OLQP have done to Charlie’s fund raising.
We all have felt the pinch lately but I am always surprised as to how much the general public give to charities
even when they haven't got it to give for example also at the recent bag packs, moto-fest etc.
Anyway I’m back to the decorating now funny that I have two scouts in the house but no help here!
Peter
scout.news01@talktalk.net
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District Christmas Bash
Saturday 8 th Dec
£5.00 per adult
District Headquarters
The theme this year is an old fashioned Christmas
with mulled wine and roasted chestnuts, not to be missed.
Over the years this has been a good night and great way of getting into
the Christmas spirit.
Bring your own drink and a donation for the supper table.
Tickets are going fast so get yours now, so you don’t miss out.
Contact
Sue, Chris, Paul for Tickets,
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