I.T. Badge Reminder

Details are posted on Oct 8th 2009

St Nicholas Celebration Sun day 6th Dec

Beavers District Event

As you will hopefully have seen from the notice board the venue for above celebration has been changed to Carshalton Beeches Baptist Church, Banstead Rd, Carshalton.

Time 3.00 -3.45

Wear Full Smart Uniform

The collection of £1 will be given to the Scout Holiday Homes Charity

Parents are welcome to attend.

Beavers 3rd Dec meeting

Beavers on 3rd December 09 will be held at All Saint's Church, Carshalton (church by the ponds) at 4.30.
This is specifically as part of the Friendship Challenge, but also counts towards several other badges.
Further details in the letter handed out last week.

A Night at the Races

Following the success of previous race nights
5th Sutton Scout Group are running a Race Night At
Headquarters, Westmead Road
On the 14th November
Doors open at 7.30
Stick this date in your diary now!!!!!
Fun night with prizes.
Food will be provided.
Bring your own liquid refreshments.
Admission: Adults £4 Children £2

This is a fun night with the jockeys being the children, on specially constructed "horses"
As the giant die is rolled, the jockeys gallop forward the relevant number of spaces, while the adult can place fun wagers, through the "bookmakers"

A fun evening for the family, not to be missed!

IT badge for all Sections

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

Beavers Fun Day afternoon at Westcroft

All Beavers, and Beavers just going up to cubs are welcome at the annual District Fun Day, at Westcroft Leisure Centre.

Activities will include
Trampoline, Basketball, Table Tennis, Football, Rascals, Short Tennis

We are booked in for the Westcroft 3.30 -6pm session, so please ensure your Beaver is at Westcroft for 3.15 where we will form up outside, and where we will return your Beaver to you just after 6.

Final numbers required by this Thursday with your £5 payment please.

14th November is the Race Night

Please see posters in the Scout Hall for details, and/or ask your leaders for more information.

HARVEST FESTIVAL CHURCH PARADE Service Sunday 4th October at 10.45am

All units, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts to meet in full uniform with school trousers/skirt and shoes in the Church Hall. Any gifts of non perishable foods will be gratefully accepted and given to the local Women’s refuge. Your family is welcome to participate in this event which should end around 11.45am. Please encourage your child to attend this special service.
Any queries please call 01737 551726. Thank you Vanessa & Derek Lambert.

Help for Heroes

5th Sutton are in the process of making up boxes to send to the troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Any items that your son/daughter can take in to their unit leader to add to the boxes over the next few weeks would be much appreciated by the troops.

Church Parade this Sunday 14th June St Barnabas Day

ALL SECTIONS
Don't forget!

Church Parade this Sunday 14th June St Barnabas Day

Meet at 10.45 in the hall to the rear of St Barnabas Church, wearing FULL uniform
( i.e. with school trousers and proper shoes!)

District Fun Sports Day at 4th Worcester Park Scout Headquarters

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

Directions to get to Cub Pow Wow on Saturday.
Please look down to the Beavers Post last year at Park Farm for the camp fire.
It is in the March 2008 section.

Chessington World of Adventure Fun Day

As mentioned last 1/2 term, the Beavers have expressed an interest in having a Fun-Day at Chessington.
I am happy to organise this but need to find out (pretty soon) which dates are preferable to everyone.
The sooner I get numbers, the sooner I can try to book a group discount, (maximum price per child should be £16 entry), and organise the number of helpers required.

Dates possible are the week after family camp, or the week after that.
i.e. Sat 4th July, Sun 5th July, Sat 11th July, Sun 12th July.

Please let Eddie (Badger) know at the next meeting or email on eddiejdriver@gmail.com

1. Name of child
2. Like to attend (or not)
3. Dates s/he could/couldn't do
4. Do you already possess/will possess a Merlin/Chessington pass (that will keep costs even lower for you!) (young adventurer annual passes(12 month entry for under 12s) are £50
5. Can you assist with transport for other children there or back

Thanks, Eddie (Badger)

Beavers Sports Day

As posted, on this very blog in February, we are joining the district for a Sports Fun Day in Worcester Park on Saturday 13th June.

The date should be in all your diaries, so please encourage your child to attend this fun event, we will be practising next Thursday!

Timings: 2pm- 5pm ish


Details of directions etc from Eddie (Badger) or look back for the info from panto....it'll be very similar :)

I'll post more exact info, shortly.

BEAVERS FIRE STATION VISIT

As announced before the half-term break, we have been trying to organise a visit to the fire station for the Beavers.

I can confirm that this is on THIS THURSDAY 4th June, while the hall is being used for the Euro Elections.

Please arrange for your Beaver in full uniform, to be at the fire station for 4.15 and arrange collection for 5.30pm. 43 St Dunstans Hill, SM1 2JX

If you are having problems with transport, please contact another parent or Eddie(Badger) or Michelle (Baloo)

Family Camp 26/27/28th June 2009

Family Camp 26/27/28th June 2009 2nd June 2009


Dear Parents


There will be a parents meeting on Tuesday 9th June at 8.15pm at the Scout Hall with the Group leaders, to finalise the details/arrangements for the Family Camp

However, before that meeting we can update you on what is known so far.

Venue: Broadstone Warren Scout & Activity Centre, Lewes Road, Forest Row, East Sussex RH18 5JS

Web site: www.broadstonewarren.org.uk

Travel directions: Broadstone Warren is in the Ashdown Forest between Forest Row and Wych Cross, East Sussex. Entrance on the A22 Lewes Road, 5.5 miles south of East Grinstead.

Suggested route(s) Follow M23 to junction 10 turn left onto the A264 towards Copthorne and East Grinstead. At Felbridge turn right onto A22 then through East Grinstead and Forest Row. The entrance to the Scout Camp is on the left as the road climbs up through the Ashdown Forest.
or;
join the A22 at the Purley one way system (junction of Purley Way, A23 and A22) Follow A22 towards Eastbourne; passing Whyteleafe, Caterham, under the M25, Godstone, South Godstone, Blindley Heath, Felbridge, East Grinstead and Forest Row. The Scout Camp is on the left as the road climbs up through the Ashdown Forest. Distance from Sutton is approx 32 miles.

Arrival time: 6pm onwards – there will be personalised signs for directions to our camp.

Tents: Can be put up in advance after 6pm on the Thursday evening. Steve (our QM) will hand out tents on 14th June (10-12noon) to those who have asked to borrow one.

Food: Will be supplied and cooked centrally. If any members of your family have special dietary requirements PLEASE LET Vanessa or Del Lambert KNOW AS SOON AS POSSIBLE as they are in charge of the catering arrangements. They can be contacted on 01737 551726.


You will have to supply your own refrigeration/cool box for any beverage taken as the central fridges will be full of essential camp food.

Personal matters: For those who are camping a small first aid kit might be useful. A good quality torch is advisable for moving around after sunset. Also an umbrella / waterproof / fleece might be prudent especially early morning and in the late evening.

Clothing: All campers are advised to wear their grey “5th Sutton” activity top to make recognition / identification a little easier.

Camp costs: Please pay any outstanding balances to your child’s section leader.

See you all on the 9th June. Thank you

Date Reminders

Beavers District Fun Sports Day Sat 13th June

St Barnabas Day Church Parade is 14th June 2009 at 11.00am (all sections)

Annual Family Camp dates are 26-28 June. (all sections)

Beavers Westcroft Sports Afternoon Sun 11th October

Beavers St Nicholas Service Sunday 6th December

Tesco Vouchers

Please remember to check for any final Tesco vouchers you have in the bottom of your handbags, purses/wallets etc.....Thank You

Family Camp

Balance of payment to be paid by April 30th to your section leader please.

Beavers District Camp Fire

A quick reminder, for those that are coming to this on Saturday
Timings: We shall leave meet in the Scout Hall, Westmead Rd, at 12 Noon, and you can pick the Beavers up from the Scout Hall at 6pm.
Uniform to be worn and suitable footwear [wellies] with warm waterproof outer garments, hat & gloves [just in case].
Refreshments in the form of hot dogs or vegetarian option and hot chocolate or squash will be provided by the Explorers half way through the camp fire.
Parents, please ensure with Eddie that your contact details are up to date.

Easter Craft Session

At St Barnabus Church
Saturday 4th April
from 10-11 am

Help make decorations for the Church for Easter
Make an Easter garden and an Easter tree
Come along and have lots of fun

St Barnabus Birthday Party

You should all have been given details of this free party next Saturday.
Please see your leader if you are not aware of it.

Family Camp

Please note that camp is now FULL, no more returns please!

Mothering Sunday Parade

5th Sutton Beavers
Don't forget!


Church Parade this Sunday 22nd March (Mother's Day)

Meet at 10.45 in the hall to the rear of St Barnabus Church, wearing FULL uniform
( i.e. with school trousers and proper shoes!)

Up-coming News and Information

Don't forget
Mothering Sunday 22nd March 2009
Church Parade at St Barnabus Church

Upcoming
St George's Day Parade in April
Family Camp in June

We desperately need Sainsbury's and Tesco Vouchers - the schools get thousands, but because we only have about 100 children in all, we struggle to get the minimum amount to order equipment. Donate to us - directly help your children.

Well done all the helpers that re-decorated the Scout hall. You did a fantastic job!
The newsletter is being put together at the moment and will be available with lots of news and information very soon. Look out for your copy or check 5thsuttonnewsletters.blogspot.com

Finally the position of Group Scout Leader (GSL) is still vacant. We desperately need a volunteer who is willing to take this important role on. Please, please consider helping the scouts in a vital but rewarding way.

Family Camp Forms

right click on document and select "iprint" to get a hard copy or "zoom-in" to read
FamilyCamp2009p1

FamilyCamp2009p2

Diary dates

District Cub Raksha Trophy Craft Competition Sat 21st March

Mothering Sunday Church Parade 22nd March at 11.00am (all sections)

Beavers' District Camp Fire Saturday 4th April (approx) 1pm-4.30pm

District St George’s Day Parade (all sections) Sun 26th April

Beavers District Fun Sports Day Sat 13th June

St Barnabas Day Church Parade is 14th June 2009 at 11.00am (all sections)

Annual Family Camp dates are 26-28 June. (all sections)

Beavers Westcroft Sports Afternoon Sun 11th October

Beavers St Nicholas Service Sunday 6th December

Camp and church parade dates

Everyone should have got a letter home last week about family camp.
If you did not get one please see you section leader.
Camp dates are 26-28 June.

Mothering Sunday church parade 22nd March at 11.00am
St Barnabas Day Church Parade is 14th June 2009 at 11.00am

Cubs cancelled tonight.....................

I knocked this important post down with the Beaver notes so please note:

Snowy Weather

Cubs is cancelled on Tuesday 3rd February.

Beaver note home Thurs 5th Feb

Dear Parents
We need to replenish our material box and would like to ask if you could donate anything that you have that could be used for some of our craft activities. We are looking for items such as ribbon, wool and material that can be used to decorate models, etc that we make. Please do not donate bags of clothing as we are limited on space but if you have anything like a shiny top, perhaps an old curtain, scarves or anything that you can cut into storable sized pieces we would be grateful.
Thanks Michelle

Work Weekend

WORK WEEKEND 7TH AND 8TH FEB

This is short notice but don’t be alarmed, we only need your time for anything from half an hour up to whatever time you can spare over these two days. We started painting this hall late last year but it is obviously unfinished and we have a colour to go over the white undercoat. With help we think we can finish what we have started this weekend but unfortunately it is only ever the Leaders and our helpers that ever turn up which is why things take so long. Just a few extra parents will greatly cut down our workload. We all have families so we too have to find time to do this but we feel that this hall needs a good makeover for the benefit of the children. Don’t be fooled into thinking someone else will volunteer because it doesn’t happen. It isn’t hard work and can actually be quite fun. A good chance to get to know us outside of our formal meetings and meet the other leaders in this group. Even if you only want to make cups of tea or coffee that is still another pair of hands. There should be someone at the hall on both days from 9.30am but just turn up whenever you can spare the time.

Thanks
Michelle

Snowy Weather

Due to the unusual amount of snow

Cubs is cancelled on Tuesday 3rd February.

Hopefully everything will back to normal for beavers & scouts.

Beavers District Pantomime Sunday 19th January

Due to congestion outside the Scout Hall 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

NOTE THIS IS THE SAME VENUE AS LAST YEAR FOR THE PANTOMIME AND THE SPORTS DAY

Timings.....please have your child(ren) there by 11.45pm (allow15-20 mins for the journey)and be back to pick them up at 1.45pm

Thanks Eddie 07814 041432

Please help with car sharing if at all possible.

Please wear Beaver unioform. Bring raincoat if weather doubtful.
DIRECTIONS: Go to mutimap and type in the postcode ......the primary school is marked just above the red circle