Newsletter Issue 6

ISSUE NO.06 SPRING TERM ‘14

WS2013 It seems so long ago now but it was just a few months ago when West Sussex was above water and 50 Scouts, Leaders and Helpers from 2nd Chailey joined 3000+ Scouts and Guides from groups around West Sussex and guests from around the world for the WS2013 Jamboree held at Ardingly Showground. Whilst we are actually an East Sussex group, the kind folks in West Sussex agreed we could join them for their jamboree and very grateful we were too, we had an excellent time!

The week was kicked off in style with a flying visit from the Chief Scout, Bear Grylls and his friend David Walliams. The pair flew in by helicopter during the opening ceremony and were treated like mega stars (which of course they are!) by the crowds of excited Cubs, Scouts and Guides. It was also noted that some of our female leaders became a

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WHO ARE WE? GET TO KNOW THE

LEADERS

FUNDRAISING NEWS TALES OF

GENEROSITY!

COMING UP THE PROGRAMME

FOR THIS TERM

A visit from the chief scout, go-karting,

crate stacking, fencing, stilt walking, backwoods cooking and bush tracking.

Just a day in the life at the jamboree!

2ND CHAILEY NEWSEditor’s note:

Happy New Year! I must start off with an apology for the lack of newsletters for the last few terms. I have been studying for an Open University course which has taken up most of my spare time, that is all done now so the newsletter is back and we hope to release one each term. As always, we welcome your feedback on what you would like to see included, expanded upon and even removed from the newsletters so please, keep in touch… Happy reading

WS2013 2ND CHAILEY ON

CAMP


little giggly and excitable in the presence of the dazzling duo! ed’s note: including the editor’s wife I might add!

The week flew by with countless activities to get stuck into and literally thousands of other Scouts and Guides to meet. The Chailey group and all our helpers from across the country pulled together as a fantastic team to ensure a great week was had by all and we came away with some excellent memories. Thank you to everyone involved for a great week!

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Getting to know the leaders….

Age: 16

Appt. Young Leader

How Long have you been involved with Chailey Scouts? 5 Years How did you get involved? Through family, my mum’s a teacher at Chailey What’s your day job? I’m a student What else do you do in your spare time? Advertising work & Martial Arts Favourite TV: I don’t watch much TV Favourite Film: The Hobbit Favourite Book: I was born in the late 90’s, what’s a book? Idea of Torture: Being asked to fill out a survey about myself

Jackson Platt

Flying visit! Sam show’s no fear on Jacob’s Ladder!

Ross soon had some young ladies following him around the It’s a Knockout Course!

Sam & Emma race around the go-kart circuit but they seem to have forgotten their go-karts!

Chris goes up in the world!

Ed’s note: Jackson came over all shy when asked to fill this out so I’ve head to embellish a little!


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Come up with your best caption for these pictures from our Summer camp. Submit your caption to [email protected] for your chance of the fame and fortune that will come with being p u b l i s h e d i n n e x t t e r m ’ s newsletter!

Pedal Power In 2012 Emily Coleman joined us on Summer Camp to help out, she enjoyed it so mach that she went home and talked her dad into coming to help out the following year so at WS we had Emily and John’s help which was greatly appreciated! John and Emily have now decided that they would like to raise funds for the group and are taking on an incredible challenge…

Cycling the length of the Great Britain., they will start at Land's End in the south west of Cornwall taking in 1000 miles of English, Welsh and Scottish coastal roads and highways completing the route in 14 days at John O'Groats in the far north east of Scotland.

John and Emily have set up a fundraising page for this amazing feat, you can find it here:

https://mydonate.bt.com/fundraisers/lejog2014

Good luck John & Emily!

Caption Competition

Philip’s passion leaves a lasting legacy… Philip Richards was a member of 2nd Chailey Scout group for most of his years at Chailey and enjoyed many Summer Camps with us as well as weekly meetings. Another of Philip’s great passions was his model railway, a vast collection of engines, rolling stock and accompanying scenery that was something to behold. Sadly Philip passed away in July 2006, since then Philip’s parents have kept in touch with the group and generously donated funds to the group for equipment and to help out with the expenses of running our annual camp. This year, Philip’s parents have donated his train set for us to sell to raise funds for the group. The set will be sold by auction at West Street Auction Galleries by Wallis & Wallis (www.wallisandwallis.co.uk) on Monday 17th March. Wallis & Wallis have also generously offered to wave their fee. Thank you so much to Mr & Mrs Richards, to Wallis and Wallis and to Philip.

Summer camp 2014 is on it’s way! 26th July - 1st August This year we will be returning to the beautiful grounds of Ardingly College. Letters will be coming out soon, but if you want come (and we’d love for you to come!) please contact us to make sure we have up to date contact details for you.


Last day of this term - 4th April 2014 First day of next term 23rd April 2014

Date Activity Running Notes Badge

9th January Program & Camp Planning Meeting

All No Matt n/a

16th January Hindu Kite Night Chrissi to bring helium, Kim to give twine to Chrissi, Liz to bring Indian music

World Faith Badge

23rd January Burns Night Cate & Julie Creative Challenge

Badge

30th January Australia Day Night Bobbie & Stu, Kim has an inflatable croc, dangerous animal quiz

No Matt

6th February Get Knotted All to bring carabena’s, Kim to sort out rope

No Matt Creative Challenge

Badge

13th February Valentine’s Day Blind Date, Liz to write in kids diaries getting three Q’s

No Bobbie & Stu Creative Challenge

Badge

20th February HALF TERM HALF TERM HALF TERM

27th February St David - pin the daff on the sheep, leek throwing

Julie No Matt, No Bobbie & Stu

Creative Challenge

Badge

6th March Pancakes Kim No Matt, No Bobbie & Stu

Chef Badge

13th March St Patricks Day- Irish Dancing

Liz to organise No Bobbie & Stu, Creative Challenge

Badge

20th March Mothers Day (paint terracotta pots)

Stu to get plant pots No Matt & Chrissi, No Kim

Craft Badge

27th March Mothers Day (varnish the plant pots)

Clare to get varnish No Bobbie & Stu, No Kim

Craft Badge

3rd April Easter Egg Hunt Chrissi & Matt Creative Challenge

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