So, we're off to Bramhope for a Winter camp similar to the one that we had at Bradleywoods.
Have a look at the website for Bramhope by clicking here and have a think about the activities that you'd like to take part in. Feel free to add a comment above if there is something in particular you would like to do.

The competition for the next few weeks is however - who can come up with the best camp gadget? Ideally it would be made from materials readily available in the woods surrounding the camp but a little bit of leeway will bhe allowed when considering how useful your gadget is. You can work in patrols or in pairs, depending on how adventurous your gadget is.

There will be a prize for the winner(s).

Any questions, just leave a comment and Jack, er, sorry, the WebMaster will get back to you.

We are delighted to have been assisted by members of our local police force to get our Community Challenge award off the ground. Following on from an interesting talk by PCSO's Lorna Conway and Lee Lockwood about their role in and with the community, the Scouts have been asked to identify issues that they believe exist in our community and come up with some ideas as to how those issues can be tackled and what they would need to do that.

Each of the 4 patrols has been asked to come up with an issue, their suggestions about how to tackle it and what they would need to do that. The more detail that can be given, the better the activities that can be organised will be.

It is hoped that this can dovetail with further direct work in the community that can be agreed in partnership with PCSO's Conway and Lockwood.

Please post your responses below by clicking on the Comments button above.

If you need to access another copy of the activity sheet that was handed out this week, that is available by clicking here 

As discussed at this week's troop meeting, we need you to discuss with your parents what you saw last week in the presentation by Scott from Probe Diving and add a comment here to confirm whether you would like to take part in the Discover Scuba session. Having tried the session with Scott and with Jackster and his Dad, I can confirm that is well worth the effort and I'll definitely be taking it further.

The session will be run on one evening or weekend afternoon. Prices will depend on numbers but we just need an initial indication of people interested.

Add a comment to this post to register your interest and we can make some progress with it.

Andrew

As discussed at tonight's meeting, one of the steps towards the completion of the Promise Challenge of the Chief Scouts Gold Award is being able to describe three occasions recently when you have done your best. To fulfil the requirements of the task, just click on the 'Add a comment' button below and tell us when and what each of your 3 examples of 'your best' were and how it has made a difference - whether to you or to anyone else.

One example would be:
2nd May - I attended a football match and as an elderly man was getting up to leave the ground he lost his footing and fell to floor. I went to see if he was OK and whether he was hurt, offering to get a first aider if needed. He was unhurt but shaken. I helped him to his feet and stayed with him until his wife returned. He thanked me for my help - my 'best' made a difference to him in a frightening situation.

Any questions, please ask one of the leaders. Remember to give three examples,rememberto say who your 'best' made a difference to and how and make sure you include your name in your response.