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

Beavers – In the run up to Christmas the Beavers enjoyed Christmas activitiesand an end of term party.Cubs - The Cubs enjoyed an evening on the flumes at the Triangle Centre. In aJapanese themed evening working towards their Global Challenge Badge theylearnt about Japanese culture including taking part in a Tea Ceremony. Theyalso had a chance to see a couple of Japanese swords and do Origami. Manythanks to Nikki and Ian Chapman for arranging this evening. We finished theterm with a ten pin bowling night at Bowlplex, Brighton Marina.Scouts – A Night Hike was held from Plumpton to Ditchling. The DistrictShooting Competition resulted in our team coming 2nd for the second yearrunning. Ditchling Morris gave the Scouts an evening describing the history ofMorris and an opportunity to take part in some dancing. The Troop’s ChristmasParty took the form of a ten pin bowling evening at Brighton Marina.Christmas Raffle – The Draw was held on Monday, 3 rd December and the mainprizes were won by tickets nos. 4821, 2595, 1667 and 4451. All prizes have beenclaimed and distributed. Our thanks to the ticket sellers and to the DitchlingPost Office who, once again, did a fine job for us. We thank you for yourvaluable support.The Scout Group wishes all our supporters a Happy and Peaceful New Year.Alec Gaskin, Group ChairmanWHIST DRIVETuesday 24 th January, Westmeston Parish Hall,starting at 7.15pmThe next Whist Drive will be held on Tuesday 26 th February 7.15pmEveryone is welcome to join the friendly team of players.For more details contact Doreen Kallman (01273 844743)28