Shoreline winter 16 - Charmouth

The five newest members of the 1st Charmouth Scout
Troop stand within the rope that represents the Scout
World Membership badge
1st Charmouth Scouts
Charmouth Scout Group continues to grow
Hot on the heels of its Cub Pack investing four new Cubs, 1st
Charmouth’s Scouts have just welcomed five new members to
their Troop.
All five live locally and joined after the Scout Troop invited them
to come along to a series of ‘taster’ sessions. These included:
broom chariot racing; indoor caving; shooting at The Tunnel;
and taking part in the West Dorset Scout District Swimming Gala.
The new Scouts also helped design, build and paint the two carts
that the Troop entered for the District Box Cart Race last Sunday
(November 20th). As a result of their efforts, they won the prize
for the ‘Best Turned Out Cart’, and came second in the ‘Off Road’
event.
The Scout Group now hopes to grow further by re-opening its
Beaver Colony, for boys and girls aged six and seven years old.
There are also many exciting events planned for the Cubs and
the Scouts over the next few months.
Anyone interested in joining, or helping with, the Beavers, Cubs
(8-10) or Scouts (10-13) should contact Scout Leader Kevin
Payne 01308 459080 / 07976 534517 payne.kevin6@gmail.com
1st Charmouth’s Box Carts Win Honours at
District Scout Races
Scouts from the 1st Charmouth
Scout Group joined with fellow
members from all over West Dorset
on the Freshwater Holiday Park,
near Burton Bradstock, last Sunday
(November 20th) for the annual
Scout Box Cart Race.
Each of the 15 carts had to tackle
three different events: a Road Race,
on the tar macadam paths; an ‘Off
Road’ course, around a very bumpy
field; and a Down Hill sprint.
After being scrutinized for
compliance with the strict construction guidelines and
judged on their presentation, the carts moved towards the
The 1st Charmouth Scout Troop’s box carts rev
up for the race
starting grids. The teams, each
comprising one driver and two
pushers representing seven Scout
Troops within the West Dorset
District, then gamely tackled each
event against the clock.
The Scouts from 1st Charmouth
tasted success twice, as they won
the prize for the best presented
cart and came runners up in the
Off Road event.
Having pushed their hearts out,
and taken note of which designs
worked best for each event, the Scouts went away
exhausted but determined to build even better carts for
next year’s race.
Situations vacant at the 1st Charmouth Scout Group
Assistant Beaver Scout Leader/Colony Assistant
Beaver Scouts are the youngest section of the Scouting
family. Their activities are based around making things,
outdoor activities, singing, playing games, going out on
visits, investigating nature, listening to stories, learning
how to be safe and most importantly, making new friends.
We have a mother who has volunteered to consider
becoming the leader for our Beaver Colony, all we now
need to open a Colony is another adult to help out every
week.
Contact: Stephen Thompson, Group Scout Leader
Stephent12345@aol.com 01308 424317
Assistant Cub Leader/Pack Assistants
To work alongside our Cub Leaders in planning and running
an exciting programme for our growing Cub Pack.
No experience needed, just a desire to help our Cubs get
the most from their two years within our Cub Pack.
Ideally we need someone who can commit to help out
every Thursday, but joining a once-a-month rota would be
an ideal start. Full training provided.
Contact: Stephen Thompson, Group Scout Leader
Stephent12345@aol.com 01308 424317
Assistant Scout Leader/Troop Assistants
To work alongside our Scout Leader in planning and running a challenging programme for our growing Scout Troop.No
experience needed, just a desire to ensure our Scouts develop to their maximum potential during their four years with
the Scout Troop. Ideally we need someone who can commit to help out every Friday, but joining a once-a-month rota
would be an ideal start. Full training provided
Contact: Kevin Payne, Scout Leader, payne.kevin6@gmail.com 01308 459080
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