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100 CLUB Please join our hundred club It’s only £1.00 per month/ number and if we achieve a hundred members we will not only be able to pay out a 1st prize of £30.00 and a 2nd prize of £15.00 each month It will also generate £660.00 per year to the Group Funds Which in turn will enable us to keep subscriptions as low as possible. 5th Sutton (St.Barnabas) Scout Group Scout Hall, Westmead Road, Sutton, Surrey Registered Charity No. 1079154 5th Sutton (St.Barnabas) Scout Group Scout Hall, Westmead Road, Sutton, Surrey Registered Charity No. 1079154 

5th Sutton (St Barnabas) Scout Group Westmead Road, Sutton, Surrey. 41 Stoneyfield Road, Old Coulsdon, Surrey. CR5 2HP The 5th Sutton Scout Group 100 Club Entry form for 2008/2009 Rules 1 2 3 Prizes are calculated on the first £100 of entries as: 1st prize 30%; 2nd Prize 15% Each draw will take place by the end of each month. No person under the age of sixteen may enter the 100 Club Please complete and return this part of the form Name -----------------------------------------------Address-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I do hereby confirm that I wish to join the 5th Sutton Scout Group 100 Club and wish to purchase ----- (no of entries) per month Enclosed is a cheque for £6.00 ( December 2008 – May 2009 (or multiples of) made payable to the ‘5th Sutton Scout Group’. Signed------------------------------------------ Date--------------------------------- 

New Computer

Further to my post at the end of October, about IT badge work, with links to http://www.itbadge.org.uk/,we have had a very kind donation of a laptop from Martin DeSouza,to whom I would like to pass on thanks from all at 5th Sutton. We wish you a very Merry Christmas.
Any Scout, Cub or Beaver who does not have access to a computer, to complete this activity badge, can now use a fully working computer, by arrangement with their leader.

News & Events at 5th Sutton Scout Group

News & Events at 5th Sutton Scout Group

December 11th Scouts Carol Singing for Save the Children UK in Times Square
All scouts are encouraged to attend in full uniform (neatly) with scarf on December 11th at Sutton's Times Square Shopping Centre, next to the indoor entrance to BHS.

We will meet at 545 pm and sing from 6pm to 7 pm.

Scouts can either hold the collection buckets or sing. Song words will be provided.

This activity accounts for 50% of their community badge. This is one way for scouts to give back to the community, I hope you will all attend.


December 19th 7:30 - 9:30 pm Scouts Christmas Party (and Regina and Andy's leaving party)
All scouts and their parents are welcome to attend. Scouts are encouraged to bring cds with music. If you would be able to bring some party food see Regina on Friday December 12th. This party will also be the final night that Regina and Andy Keith will be acting as Scout Leaders.

December 19th farewell to Andy and Regina Keith as Scout Leaders
Andy has accepted a job in Africa (Guinea Bissau) and leaves the UK on Jan 2nd. Regina and Andy took over the scouts (as joint leaders) three years ago with three scouts, today there are 25 scouts. Regina and Andy are saddened to say farewell however they would like to say thank you to all those who supported thier three years from 5th Sutton and in the District. The troop has participated in most district events winning and placing highly in many including the cooking handball and football tournaments. This year the troop had two teams in the Tate Shield, four scouts in the SOUWEST gang show and three scouts moved up to explorers. Clear signs of a thriving and active scout troop. The new Scout Leaders will be Dean and Jeanette Whitehead (Dean has been working with Regina and Andy for the last two years), we hope that parents will support Dean and Jeanette in the transition.

Beavers District Camp Fire

A date for your new diaries/calendars if you have them already....Sat 4th April 09 Bears Wood.

Beavers: District Pantomime Dick Whittington

After the success of this year's District Beaver Pantomime
the next one has been confirmed for
Sunday 18th January 2009, from 12 noon until about 1.30pm.
Once again this will be held at 4th Worcester Park Scout HQ, Braemar Rd, W'Park.

Work Weekend

As advertised in the recent newsletter, we had a work weekend on 15/16th November.
Unfortunately, the requested help was once again not forth-coming and so we only got a fraction of the intended work done......please bear with us, as we slowly complete the works....we, also, have work and family commitments outside scouting!!
A special thank you (from me) to the fathers of the following Beavers who gave up their time, and had a laugh in the process.....Sam,Sam and Craig.....also the members of the exec and their families, and to Selco for donating some materials ( well done Andy for organising that!)....sorry if I missed anyone out, hopefully I'll have more to thank after the next one..............................

Beavers...St Nicholas Carol service

Final details for St Nicholas Celebration Saturday December 6th 08.

Place. St. Nicholas Church, Robin Hood Lane, in Sutton.

Time. 3.30 – 4.15pm.

Wear. Smart beaver uniform. ( i.e. with school/similar bottom half..no jeans or trainers!!)

Bring. £1 per beaver towards Scout Holiday Homes Trust.


Parents are very welcome to join with us and to sit in the side aisles.

I will make the basic assumption of inclement Sutton weather and hanging around for one or two who are not quite so punctual!!! and suggest we all meet under-cover at the underpass outside the civic offices at 3.15 and walk round as a group at 3.20.

Cubs District Outdoor Competition Champions

Congratulations to Daniel, Ellie, Dougie and Adam for demonstrating their camping, firelighting, first aid, pioneering, communications, compass, nature and tracking skills to WIN the Sutton District Outdoor Team Challenge.
A tremendous team achievement in arduous conditions.....WELL DONE!

Fireworks Night

5th Sutton Scout Group Halloween/Fireworks night is on Friday 14th November
Adults £3 Children £2
Includes Barbeque. Fancy dress optional.
Tickets from section leaders or on the night.
All welcome.

Remembrance Parade

Remembrance Day Service Church Parade : Sunday November 9th at 10.45.
St. Barnabus Church, St Barnabus Road, Sutton
(meet in church hall to the rear of the church)
Smart Uniform (ie with school trousers/skirt and school shoes) with a poppy!
As usual, the whole family is welcome.

Beavers and Cubs: Astronomy Roadshow

Please see the details of the letter given out on Tues 28th at Cubs:
"On Wednesday 19th November Ann Morley (Baloo) of 5th Carshalton, has arranged for the Astronomy Roadshow to come and visit the Beavers and the Cubs at the Scout Hall.

All Beavers in uniform should meet at the hall at 6.15pm for a 6.30pm start and need to be picked up from the hall at 7.15pm promptly.

All Cubs in uniform should meet at the hall at 7.10pm ready to start as soon as the Beavers leave and be picked up at 8.15pm.

Please note this (free) event is in addition to the normal Tuesday Cub and Thursday Beaver meetings.

Any queries please contact us. Thank you. Vanessa & Derek Lambert. 01737 551726"

I understand that this includes a big dome (in the hall) with the children inside and all the stars/planets projected onto it, and is something that the kids would hate to miss. Eddie

Just found this link...to give you an idea of the evening http://www.astronomyroadshow.com/ Eddie

Beavers Halloween Cinema

Halloween cinema.....for those that put their names down for the above event, please meet me outside the venue at 4.40 pm on Friday.
Remember your scary costumes (optional, but no uniform required).
There is also definitely space for siblings, if you already put them on the list, and there will probably be space if any parents want to stay rather than drop the child and pick up later (entirely up to you).
Venue details all as on the poster below, and the letter sent home.

IT Badge

I have had a few enquiries about what is required for the IT badge.

I have checked out the following link:
http://www.itbadge.org.uk/
which is safe to allow your child onto. It will guide him/her through the various stages required.

On Stage One:
A certificate can be printed out at the end, after the Beaver works his/her way through the tasks.
If the parent can sign off tasks 1 and 5, and the Beaver brings it in (with the poster and picture from task 3 and 4) then I am happy that they have satisfied all requirements, and they will have earned their IT badge.

Note for cubs/scouts parents: as this is a “staged” badge, cubs and scouts details are available from the same page with the same criteria


There is also a competition:
Representatives from BCS and The Scout Association will select the winners based on creativity and innovative use of IT Skills.

One winner will be selected from each age range:
winners in Beaver, Cub and Scout categories will each collect a Nintendo DS Lite game console.
Details here: https://members.scouts.org.uk/competition_view.php?competition_id=2

Hallowe'en party- letter home

Next week, Thurs 23rd, we will be having a halloween party, no uniform required, prizes for best fancy dress,... could get sticky and messy....you have been warned.....spooky....please help your Beaver to make a pumpkin lantern to bring in...the Beavers that come in “prepared” always seem to have so much more fun.....ideas here http://www.pumpkincarving101.com or here http://www.new-age.co.uk/halloween-pumpkin-carving.htm I'm sure you get the idea!! links are also on our blogsite http://5thsutton.blogspot.com

Swimming Gala

Beavers/Cubs/Scouts Swimming Gala Saturday 18th October
Trinity School, Shirley Road,Croydon

Information for Beavers

The first five races will be for the Beavers, starting at 5.30. Beavers can start getting changed at 5.20.
Participants should arrive in full uniform, at 5.15.

Race 1: 1 width float race (arm bands optional) New Swimmers
Race 2: 1 width swim – any front stroke
Race 3: Relay – 3 widths any stroke
Race 4: 1 width swim back stroke
Race 5: 1 length “dash” any stroke

If anyone would like to represent 5th Sutton Beavers please let Eddie know ASAP, we can only enter one Beaver per event.

Beavers Halloween cinema

A note went out a couple of weeks ago, reference the Halloween cinema, on Fri 31st October.
Please see Eddie to add your name to the list if you would like to attend. Final date for names on the list is Thursday 16th Oct.

Cubs

Please remember there will be no cubs meeting for the next two weeks, as Derek and Vanessa are taking a well-earned holiday.
There WILL be a meeting on October 21st and also October 28th,the Tuesday of the half-term break, as per the letter home.

Thursday 2nd October Beavers

No handouts tonight.
Please note Harvest Festival Parade is THIS SUNDAY.
Please remember FULL uniform.
Details below.
Thanks, Eddie

Harvest Festival

Harvest Festival
Please bring in any non-perishable food items you can afford to donate to the church next Thursday.

Harvest Parade
Next Sunday (5th October) we would like you to join the 5th Sutton (St Barnabus) Scouts, Cubs and Beavers at St Barnabus Church, St Barnabus Road, for a special Harvest Festival service.
We will be meeting at 10.45 a.m. in the church hall to the rear of the church. Please ensure that the Beavers are in FULL uniform. i.e uniform top with school shoes & trousers, and have some change for the church collection.
All Beavers who attend this service, or a service at their own Church, will also gain extra points for their Lodge and gain credit towards their Faith Badge.

Letters Home Thurs 25th September

Further details of the Hallowe'en cinema organised for all the Beavers in the Distict.

Certificate “U” “the Halloween Tree”

Fancy dress is optional.......wear Beaver Uniform if not in fancy dress!

Names and payment of £1.50 payable to “5th Sutton Scout Group” by Thursday 23^rd October, so we can send District one cheque.

Unfortunately there will probably not be space in the cinema for siblings/parents.

Derek & Vanessa (our Cub Leaders)

Congratulations
Derek & Vanessa
on your 40th Wedding Anniversary
Well done from all at 5th Sutton

New GSL Needed Urgently!

Thank-you Chris Hatton for all your hard work and dedication as outgoing GSL for 5th Sutton Scout Group.
Enjoy your retirement.

Can you help?
We need someone to take over as Group Scout Leader.

We are currently GSL-less as Chris has had to retire on health and commitment grounds.
Are you willing to give time towards a fantastic scout, cub and beaver group, to help with the running of the group and to co-ordinate with the district for events and funding? There will be a dedicated team of people behind you with experience and knowledge that will back up so don't feel you have to be experience within scouting already - willingness and courage are all it takes. So whatever your background, experience or anything else please let us know if you are interested in helping the 5th Sutton Scout Group.
if you can help please contact Bob, Derek or any of the group leaders just for a chat about the position and any further information you may need.

Annual Membership Subs

All Subs from all sections are now due
Subs are as follows:
Scouts & Cubs
Single annual payment of £90
or
Three termly installments of £35

Beavers
Single annual payment of £60
or
Three termly installments of £22

There is a reduction for additional siblings please ask.

Also, importantly, if you pay tax please fill out a gift aid declaration so that we can claim back the tax for the benefit of the group.
Please ask group leader or treasurer for these forms

Beavers

Well done to the 16 beavers who participated in the Sports Day in Worcester Park, and especially those who helped out the other colonies who were short of numbers .
Once again, thankyou to the helpers/parents who came along.
It was a fun day for all the beavers, and a great way to finish the term.
Have a great break.

Dates for your diary:

Beavers restarts Thurs 4th September
12^th October Activity afternoon(Westcroft)
18^th October Swimming Gala
31^st October Hallowe'en cinema
6^th December St Nicholas carol service

A Night at the Races

A Night at the Races
5th Sutton Scout Group Are running a Race Night At
Headquarters, Westmead Road
On the 27th September
Doors open at 7.30
Stick this date in your diary now!!!!! Fun night with prizes. Barbeque will be sizzling. Bring your own refreshments.
Admission TBA
If you would like any further information or would like to sponsor a race or buy a horse for the night please contact Derek Lambert on 01737 551726 or e-mail vandel@onetel.com

Link to 5th Sutton Webpage

Now that I have had a chance to play with this......a quick link to the 5th Sutton Web-site is here.
To email Bev for photos or to contact any of the leadership team click the link on the web-page or try this.

Beavers District Sports Day

District Fun Sports Day
at 4^th Worcester Park Scout Headquarters
Saturday 19^th July

Due to congestion outside the Scouthall and respect to the local residents, we will be meeting just round the corner( from where the leaders will walk the Beavers down to the venue and afterwards walk them back) at:

Cheam Common JUNIOR School,

Kingsmead Avenue,

Worcester Park,

KT4 8UT,

NOT the INFANT school in Balmoral Road

Timings.....please have your child(ren) there by 1.45pm (allow15-20 mins for the journey)and be back to pick them up at 4.45pm

Thanks Eddie 07814 041432

Please help with car sharing if at all possible.

Please wear Group / Beaver T shirts, shorts, Group scarves and trainers. Bring raincoat if weather doubtful. All beavers will need full water bottle Extra water will be available from HQ..

DIRECTIONS: Go to mutimap and type in the postcode ......the primary school is marked just above the red circle

Photos Update

All the photos are now on the on-line album. They are available to view by emailing fifthsutton_scoutgroup@hotmail.co.uk with a request for sharing privileges. This is to prevent any unauthorised viewing of our children. Thanks
Bev

Photos from Family Camp June 2008

I will be posting information about how to obtain the photos taken at the family camp at Broadstone Warren very soon. They will be available in an on-line photo album at byphotos.com as soon as I have formatted them correctly and downloaded them. Won't be long I promise! In the meantime if you do wish to view them please email me at fifthsutton_scoutgroup@hotmail.co.uk so I can add you as an authorised visitor to the album, (with current concerns about childrens photos only authorised visitors can view and buy the photos)
thanks

Bev

Camp Meeting

Please be reminded for all those that are already registered for Annual Family Camp that there is a meeting on Tues 3rd June at 8.15.

Investiture and One week break

Congratulations to our 5 latest new Beavers, being invested tonight,Cameron, Harry,James,Ben and Sam. Also please remember that there is no Beaver meeting next week, due to 1/2 term break. We shall meet next on Thursday 5th June.

Annual Membership Subs

All Subs from all sections are now due
Subs are as follows:
Scouts & Cubs
Single annual payment of £90
or
Three termly installments of £35

Beavers
Single annual payment of £60
or
Three termly installments of £22

There is a reduction for additional siblings please ask.

Also, importantly, if you pay tax please fill out a gift aid declaration so that we can claim back the tax for the benefit of the group.
Please ask group leader or treasurer for these forms

Family Camp 13th-15th June

PLEASE REMEMBER
The forms and remaining payment for family camp is now due.
All consent forms must be handed in promptly.

St Barnabus Church Spring Fair

The spring fair is on Saturday 10th May 2008
from 10am- 2pm
at St Barnabus Church Hall
Entrance 50p (free if in uniform)
please come and support the fair

Easter Break & St George's Day Parade

Easter Break
There will be no meetings on week of 8th & 15th April because of the school holidays.

St Georges Day Parade

Sunday 20th April 2.30pm
This is a really important event for the whole group
Please meet, in full uniform, at the top end of Manor Park (opposite B&Q) in Sutton at 2.15pm (at the very latest)
We will be marching past the Mayor of Sutton, down the high street and then back up to the park for the service and promise renewal.
Family & friends are invited to watch the parade and attend the service.
Please bring a contribution for the collection in aid of the Scouts Holiday Homes Trust.

Any Queries please contact Derek or Vanessa

Camp Fire directions

1 Depart on  Ringstead Road For 0.23 miles (0.37 km)

2 Turn right onto  Carshalton Road (A232) For 0.55 miles (0.89 km)

3 Turn left onto  Chalk Pit Way (A232) For 0.06 miles (0.10 km)

4 Turn right onto  Sutton Court Road (A232) For 0.11 miles (0.18 km)

5 Turn left onto  High Street (B2230) For 0.05 miles (0.08 km)

6 Bear right onto  Brighton Road (B2230) For 1.48 miles (2.38 km)

7 At the roundabout, take the first exit onto  Brighton Road (A217) For 0.88 miles (1.42 km)

8 Turn left onto  Winkworth Road (A2022) For 0.09 miles (0.14 km)

9 Turn right onto  Bolters Lane (B2217) For 0.43 miles (0.69 km)

10 At the roundabout, take the second exit onto  Bolters Lane (B2219) For 0.05 miles (0.08 km)

11 Continue onto  B2219 For 1.50 miles (1.77 km)

 

12 Arrive at your destination (Car Park on right)

Beaver Camp Fire, Saturday 29th March

The meeting point is at the Holly Lane car park at the junction of Holly Lane/Lower Park Road and Outwood Lane, Banstead. Directions in next post. Please meet at 2.35pm latest. Please remember uniform,appropriate outer clothing and sensible boots/shoes for walking across the field (approx 10mins) to get to the site!!! Pick up in the car park at 5pm.

St Barnabus Fair

Next week, at Beavers,(27th) we will be decorating disposable cups and filling them with sweets for the St Barnabus Church fair. Please bring in some sweets & materials for decorating to make you cup as individual as possible.

Subscriptions

Membership Subscriptions
Dear Parents
Please could any outstanding subscriptions be paid before the end of term.
The Easter school break will be from Monday 7^th through to Friday 18^th April.
Please liaise with your child’s section leaders regarding the amount owing. Cheques to be made payable to “5^th Sutton Scout Group”.
Thank you

Sunday 2nd March : Mothering Sunday Parade at St. Barnabus Church Please meet in the hall behind the church in St. Barnabus Road at 10:45.

Full uniform please, including dark/ school trousers/skirt and shoes.

Parents and family welcome (especially mothers!!)

Beavers Camp Fire

Sutton District Beavers Camp Fire

Saturday 29^th March 3.15- 5.15

Park Farm, Banstead

The above venue has been booked again for a District Beaver Camp Fire

Refreshment in the form of hot dogs and hot/cold drinks will be provided. (or vegetarian option if notified in advance!)

Uniform and suitable footwear to be worn (e.g. 'wellies')

Please reply to Eddie/Michelle by Thurs 6^th March at the latest.

(the cost will be £2 inclusive of refreshments)

Dates for your diary.....

Sunday 2nd March : Mothering Sunday parade at St Barnabus Church
Saturday 15th March: County Skills Day for Leaders/helpers
Saturday 29th March: Beavers Camp Fire at Park Farm
Fr1day 13th June-Sunday 15th June: Family Camp at Broadstone Warren
Saturday 14th June: A.G.M.

Executive Meeting

The groups executive meeting was held on Tues 5th Feb, Keep checking back for news of future events