QSG News Spring 2012 - Issue 2

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QSG NewsSpring 2012

Issue 2Keeping the Group Connected

SALE-ING TO A SUCCESSFULMORNING OF BARGAIN HUNTING

'SALE-ING' TO A

SUCCESSFUL MORNING:

TABLE TOP SALE

GROUP EXECUTIVE

MEETING LATEST NEWS

A ROYAL WELCOME: NEW

SCOUT JOINS US

ANOTHER successfulTable Top Sale washeld, it is announced.

The event was heldon Saturday 11 th February atQueniborough VillageHal1 from 9am to 1pm.

Sellers and buyerscame to support their

group in their hundredsas usual, selling itemssuch as bric-a-brac,toys, clothes and cakesto name a few.

disappointment wasshow in the kitchen

due the the lownumber of raffle prizesdonated by parents.

One helper said: It'sa shame, especially asthe event is being heldto aid the Scout Groupfunds to help theyoung people.

It is for the benefitof them after all.

We hope to receivemore prizes next time.

Saying this, thekitchen didn't do too badly with people buying tea and coffeeall morning.

REASONABLEADVERTISING RATES

AND PLENTY OFADVERTISING AVAIABLE!

BARGAIN BUSTING: The hall packed with bargain hunters

BY

BEN KING

The Table Top Salecontinues to be the

biggest fundraiser for the group, however new ideas are needed.

If anyone has anidea, or would like torun a fundraising eventin aid of the Group,then please give your ideas to Clive Graham,the Group Chairman.

In conclusion, it wasa good morning andeveryone seemed to

enjoy it.

Event organiser andcommittee member,

Colin Graham, said:We've had about agood hundred peoplecome through tosupport the group,

The sellers havecleared their attics outto try and make a bit of money during therecession,

We hope to raise acouple hundred poundsat the end of the day,

Twenty two tableswere sold altogether and they still had thedisco later on.

However

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YOUR NEWS AND VIEWS

EDITORIAL Dear Readers,Well, here we are issue 2. It has beenan interesting few months for thegroup, with a whole year to look

forward to.We hope you continue to enjoyScouting and the benefits you can getfrom it. As ever, please don't hesitate tocontact any of us if you have anyqueries, and please feel free to ask usabout advertising, as it helps us to keepthe newspaper going.Thank you for your continual support.From,Ben, The Editor

GROUP DIARY

Monday 2 nd AprilGroup Executive MeetingSunday 22 nd AprilSt. George's Day Parade, BarrowMonday 7 th MayGroup Executive MeetingSaturday/Sunday 12/13 th MayCubs Indoor Camp, John's Lee WoodMonday 4 th JuneGroup Executive MeetingThursday 5 th July (TBC)Group Open Evening and A. G. M.Date for the Cub Camp in June isnot yet decided.

ANYONE WHO WISHES TOADVERTISE IN THE GROUP

NEWSPAPER PLEASE MAKE SUREYOUR GET YOUR ADVERT TO THEEDITOR BY THE END OF THEMONTH BEFORE YOU WANT ITPUBLISHED. ADVERTISING ISCHARGED AT THE FOLLOWINGDONATION CHARGES:Small ad 5.00Half banner across top 5.00Medium ad 7.00Banner down side of page 7.00Half page ad 10.00Full page ad 12.00

IF YOU WANT TO RECEIVE THE NEWSPAPER ELETRONICALLY,THEN PLEASE GIVE YOUR EMAILTO BEN TO BE ADDED TO OUR MAILING LIST, THANK YOU

PLEASE REMEMBER THATANYONE IN THE GROUP CANADVERTISE, CONTRIBUTE OR WRITE TO THE NEWSPAPER TOPUBLISH THEIR VIEWS, STORIESOR BUSINESSES!!!

SECTIONAL NEW

This term has been a busy one for theBeavers. We started the year with games anda log chew (where all the beavers think whatthey'd like to do and share it ready for

programme planning.)

Since then we've had a music night where wemade instruments from around the world for the creative activity badge and the creativitychallenge badge, we've done an experimenton the best way to make a coin shiny for theexperiment activity badge, we've had afounder's day celebration, played lots of games and invested 4 new beavers.

We've got the district football tournamentcoming up and lots of fun outdoors for thespring and summer.

The Cubs have had a busy three months.

In November, the Cubs visited Syston Fire Station whre they toured the premises and had a look at the Fire Engines.

December was when we held our Christmas Party, where Cubs came dressed Michael Buble,aliens and cowboys.

In January, we went on our annual New Year's Outing, this year to LaserForce again, which theCubs enjoyed, again.

We've also been working towards the Community Challenge and seven of the Cubs are in the process of gaining their Silver Chief Scout Award.

The Scouts have been busy with numerousthings over the past few months.

We have done pioneering using poles and rope.

We have also undertaken the Fitness Challengeto improve our strengths and weaknesses.

We also took part in wide games and made pancakes as part of Pancake day.

The Scouts also visited a pet shop where wewere shown how to look after animals andlearn about what they eat and do.

We are also holding a talent night to show off our best skills!

CUBS INDOOR CAMP

We can confirm that the datewill be Saturday 12 th Sunday 13 th May 2012.Please meet at the ScoutHall to go up to theCampsite. Further details arein the letters.

Many Thanks.Kaa

Don't forget to follow us on Twitter or like us on Facebook! Email uswith your stories, news and picturesand we will try to fit them in for thenext issue! We are always happy tohear from you!

THIS COULD BE YOUR ADVERT! DON'T DELAY, SUPPORTYOUR GROUP TODAY!


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Meteorologist


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BADGE IDEAS This new section gives you ideas for badges that you can do at home.

Complete the following:- Take part in a chosen hobby

for an agreed period.- Tell and show the Colony

the chosen hobby.

Complete the following:- Take part in a regular

martial arts activity (asrecognised by the SportsCouncil) and showimprovement.

- Discuss with a leader theskills needed and therules to be observed.

- Take part in one exhibitionor competition.

Complete the requirements below:- Explain how the following are

measured:- wind force and

direction- cloud type and extent- temperature- pressure- rainfall- humidity

- Keep a daily record of mainweather conditions for atleast two weeks.

- Understand three different

ways in which clouds areformed.- Know the typical weather

produced in your own area by 'warm' and 'cold' air masses in summer andwinter, noting the effects of land and sea.

- Know how synoptic weather maps are produced. Be ableto understand a simple map,

with fronts and isobars,similar to those shown ontelevision and innewspapers. Relate your observations in requirement1 to a map.

- Understand the effects of temperature, wind and water on the human body in casesof hypothermia andexhaustion.

Martial Arts

Hobbies

BADGE POSITIONS This issue: Beavers


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THIS MONTHS PICTURE GALLERY Cubs Fire Station Visit: Pictures taken by Phil Iley

Cubs Pancake Making: Pictures taken by Ben King

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hat it means tobe in Scouting

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en King

FEATURE

do, you can achieve it, because everyone hasthe same right as eachother.

Another key value of Scouting is aboutmeeting new people.There are currently 28million Scouts in theScout Movement. No-one should be left out.Everyone should beable to make friendsand meet new peopleand enjoy themselves.

Talking of enjoyingthemselves, another

principle of Scouting istrying new experiencesand exciting activities.

Camping is a key partof everyday Scouting,and every camp bringsnew opportunities for young people. Everyonecan try their best andenjoy it at the sametime.

Every year groupshead off on their annualScout Camps, and

play games and makenew friends, as well aslearning some important

life skills.Scouting is about

raising up the future of the young people tomake them overallrounded human beings.Let us not forget that.

It's that that helps usunderstand better whythousands of adults giveup their time each week to volunteer themselvesas leaders, helpers and

assistants.And also the millions

of children who comealong to Beavers, Cubsand Scouts each week to have fun, makefriends and be taughtimportant life skills thatlast a lifetime.

That's why we all doScouting.

wouldn't it be great for that to continue and toenjoy the great outdoors

for many years tocome?Another key principle

of Scouting is mostdefinitely leadership.The harsh truth ishowever, that leadersand leadership is likegold dust.

That's why it'sessential to teach young

people about how keygood leadership is, and

why it is important, andhow to use iteffectively. It could well

be the most importantvalue, and used

properly, can be verysuccessful.

Trying new activities,is something thathappens in Scouting allthe time. It's noteveryday that they can

AS A SCOUT, we learnmany thing new things.We learn a lot aboutlife. But moreimportantly, we learn alot about values and

principles.A key value of

Scouting, is without adoubt equality anddiversity. Whatever your skill, race, gender or hobby, everyoneshould have the right to

be treated equally.Whatever you want to


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On Saturday 25 th February 2012, the Syston Scout and Guide Band put on their annual show, 'Sticks and Tones'.

Built around the notion of light entertainment, comedy and goodmusic, Sticks and Tones gave a show to truly remember.

Sketches included 'The New Generation Game', 'A MixedProgramme' and 'There's No Business Like Show Business' with eachone making for brilliant watching. John Smith, the bandmaster, wasthe compere for the evening, introducing each item with aninformative touch about what each piece was about.

There was a 30 minute interval in which 'Piloted Planes' gave a 15minute gig. They are a band formed of people from ThurmastonScout Group and after that was the raffle.

Overall it was a brilliant show and hopefully will be back next year for more fun, comedy and brilliant entertainment!

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A ROYAL ROLE MODEL JOINS USHRH The Duchess of Cambridge has becomeScoutings newestvolunteer and will helpat local cub packs andbeaver colonies,Clarence House hasannounced.

The Duchess, who joins66,000 girls and 40,000

female leaders in Scouting,will help out at groups closeto where she lives. Her Royal Highness also hopesto help with activities inother parts of the UnitedKingdom as opportunityarises.

Flexible volunteeringThe announcement comesas a great endorsement of Scoutings commitment toallow adults to volunteer their time on a flexible

basis. The Duchess will helprun a variety of activitiesrelevant to her skills andinterests. This could includerunning games, teachingfirst aid or cooking oncampfires.

Chief Scout Bear Gryllsgave a delighted reaction tothe news: The Duchess hasan incredibly busy life,which makes it all the moreinspiring that she has chosento volunteer alongside us.

Over the last few years ithas been our mission tomake it easier for adultswho volunteer with us togive as much or as little asthey are able it is how wechange our society: many

people doing a little bit.

The chance to inspireHelping give young

people a taste of everyday

adventure through fun and practical activities, TheDuchess will have thechance to inspire the leadersof tomorrow.

Patrick, 10, a cub scout inEnfield said: I have reallygreat adventures at cubs andits all thanks to the leaderswho help out. Its amazingthat The Duchess wants to

get involved and I think shewill be really good at it.Despite six consecutive

years of growth, there is stilla need for more adults tovolunteer with us, to

provide opportunities for over 33,500 young peoplewho are waiting to join.

Many hands make lightwork

Adults of all ages are

finding ways to volunteer that fit in around their lives.In Manchester, Heather Baker, 29, has found aflexible solution. Thedemands of modern lifeoften mean its harder for

people to find time tovolunteer, said Heather.The role Ive just taken onis shared between four adults to make it work.

She added, Its great that

The Duchess can find timein her schedule to helpScouting develop the livesof young people in her localcommunity. Flexibility involunteering is the wayforward.

The following is an article from www.scouts.org.uk

The Queen's Scout: The Duchess of Cambridge becomes latestvolunteer

STICKS AND TONES

A WIDER VIEW


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THE LAST LAUGH (credits go to Ian WeScouting Magazine)

NOTICES AND OTHER NEWS

Next Issue Out: 25 th June 2012

ADVERTISE BY SIMPLYINGEMAILING US AT:

[email protected]

ISSUE DATES FOR THIS YEAR (subject to

change)No. Date3 25 th June4 24 th September5 3 rd December

QSG News will be outquarterly, so that if you

want to be added to themailing list, you can be.

Just email us at: [email protected]

If anyone has any fundraisingideas, or you would like toorganise an event in aid of theGroup, please do not hesitiate tocontact the Group Chairman,Clive Graham, and he will bemore than happy to dicuss your ideas with him.

Thank you.

If you know anyone who wouldlike to join the group, either as avolunteer leader/helper, or as aBeaver, Cub or Scout, we would

be more than happy for them to join, just speak to one of thesection Leaders. After all,without your help, the Groupcannot keep going!

Cheers.

FUNDRAISING MORE MEMBERS

WANTED

As mentioned in the last issue, parking outside the hall can be verydangerous, especially at this time of year. We know there is littlespace outside the hall, so we advise drivers to be extra careful.

Thanks

PARKING

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