News
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05/10/08 - Tasty Treats in Store for Scouts |
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Good news readers - our hardy scouts no longer need to eat dirt when out in the wilderness thanks to the purchase of 6 new Pocket Rocket stoves! These high powered lightweight beasts have been purchased, at a bargain basement price, using Jack Petchey money recently awarded to the Group. They'll complement the new lightweight tents bought for the troop earlier this year and ensure that some gut wrenchingly good combinations can keep our chaps going that extra mile! |
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13/04/08 |
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2007 ended on a happy note for 1st South Hornchurch with the news that we had received a whapping £500 grant! The grant was from Barclays in association with the local radio station Time 107.5 FM. The group received the joint top prize, along with three other community projects at a presentation ceremony attended by Kevin on the 18th December. The money will be used to buy new lightweight hiking tents for the Scout section that will enable the whole troop to go hiking together...lovely! Thanks go to Lindsey for finding the grant opportunity and of course Barclays and Time FM for the dosh! |
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Kevin with Time FM's Jodie Schubert |
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Ears are still a ringing this New Year thanks to the 1st Souths Christmas Party and Karaoke event at McGovern Hall on Saturday 8th December. Parents, leaders and youngsters alike flocked to the venue for an evening of singing, dancing and, most importantly of all, fundraising. The shindiggery was enjoyed by all and who knows, we may have even unearthed some new X-Factor contestants...eek! The event was not only a good hoot but also raised over £300 for the group - money that will be enable us to keep scouting in 2008! Following the success of the Quiz Night in February, the group decided to treat their eagerly awaiting supporters to another one on the 17th November. Once again the evening was a great success with minds being stretched to near breaking point! A few drinky poos and the obligatory raffle with top quality prizes ensured that over £350 was made for the group. A big thank you to everyone who supported these events and to all those who helped with their organisation...keep your eyes on the Upcoming Events page for details of future dates for your diary! |
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Congratulations to Kevin and his good lady wife Rosslyn on the news of their forthcoming sprog. Yes the Stork is expected to deliver a bundle of joy on the 14th April 2008 - start the sweep stakes now folks. At T minus 6 months, surely baby Cooper must be the Group's youngest member to date! |
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Bob the Bear is set to make an appearance at the Elm Park Fiesta this coming Saturday. The event, which spreads out across the town centre, is set to start at 12:00 noon with a range of entertainment, activities, displays and competitions. The Scouts will be celebrating Elm Park and 100 Years of Scouting with pasta pioneering, songs and games. The theme of the Fiesta this year is "The Beach" so why not show your support for Elm Park and 1st South Hornchurch by getting yourself down to the Broadway on Saturday afternoon. Bermuda shorts, grass skirts and Hawaiian shirts a must! Don't forget - you can't go round it... |
February 2007 - Quiz Night Raises Vital Funds for Group
Saturday 10th February saw the return of a 1st South Hornchurch favourite - the good old fashioned quiz night. Old fashioned though was certainly not the order of the day as teams went magazine treasure hunting, wore Star Wars masks and were waited on hand and foot!
It was a sell out event, with around 12 teams and over 90 people! A big thank you to everyone that attended for their support! It was especially nice to see some parents and some old friends of the group make it along.
A grand total of £886.81 was raised for the group - much needed booty to replenish the coffers.
Of course none of this would have been possible without the oranising team. So special thanks to Russell for co-writing the questions with me, Pam for providing the food, Graham & Lee for organising the bar, Roslyn & Nicola for running the bar and waitressing and all of the leaders for promoting and supporting the event.
The success of the evening has spurred us on to organise a Race Night, pencil it in your diaries for the 30th June. We'll look forward to seeing you there!
Kevin Cooper, GSL
P.S. A couple of photos are available in the Gallery section.
November 2006 - Planning Begins for Scouting Centenary Celebrations
Plans are afoot to run an Army themed Group Camp at Easter next year. Activities could be themed - kit inspection, marching, survival skills et, which could be adapted for each age group.
At this stage this is only an idea so if anyone has any comments or suggestions or completely different ideas then please get in touch with Kevin.