The Beacon March 2013 - Beacon Parish of Ditchling, Streat ...

hedgehogs. One meeting was on the subject of Lent which included the making
of pancakes.
Cubs – The Cubs held a Pack Forum to gather new ideas of things they would like
to do in their future activities. During the month they visited Haywards Heath
Mosque as part of a Challenge Badge. Another evening was spent learning about
the Chinese New Year and making snakes. We congratulate our Cub team which
came third in the Annual District Swimming Gala.
To complete another Challenge Badge the Cubs had the opportunity of seeing
how a computer works including dismantling some “dead” laptops. This was
arranged by Richard Shoubridge and David Salem and was said to be a highlight
of the half-term.
Scouts – CONGRATULATIONS! In the Annual District Swimming Gala our Scouts
won the trophy, coming first for the second year running. Out of the seven races
in the final, our Scouts came first in six of them and second in the one remaining.
You can’t be much more emphatic than that. The team was: Wilf Spencer, Angus
Brown, Evan Diamond, Sam Chard, Ollie Mayhew and Owen Jones.
In our annual Scouts’ Cooking Competition Pam and I had the pleasure once
again of being the guests judges giving us the opportunity of enjoying some
really, really tasty food presented as four-course meals with all the trimmings
and table decorations including candles etc., served by immaculately dressed
waiters. The dishes were prepared and cooked in the H.Q. prior to serving. We
cannot speak highly enough of the extremely high standard which was reached
and has become a hallmark of this event. Congratulations to the Falcon Patrol
who won the trophy by just one point on the night.
One evening was devoted to activities towards gaining the Entertainment Badge.
These activities included Macbeth in Six Minutes, Cinderella in Four Minutes,
Faulty Towers, Singing and Solo Guitar Playing all produced by the Scouts
themselves and performed in front of the Troop.
Alec Gaskin, Group Chairman
WHIST DRIVE
Tuesday 26 th March, Westmeston Parish Hall,
starting at 7.15pm
The next Whist Drive will be held on Tuesday 30 th April at 7.15pm
Everyone is welcome to join the friendly team of players.
For more details contact Doreen Kallman (01273 844743)
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