Travel Bug News

This Bank Holiday has seen news for two of the Travel Bugs we released back in January.

Me on a recently Geocaching trip

The Scout one, which has been static for a long time, has finally moved on and is now in the lead with 2002.5 miles under its belt! Strangely enough it has travelled to the place our Scouts have just come back from - Denmark.

From Google earth

The Beaver one has not put any miles on to the total yet but has been pick up by a Scouter who says "picked up the TB, hope the Beavers are tracking its movements as it's heading east..." so watch this space.

River Walk

Don't forget that our September Centenary activity is a Family River walk to Stanstead Abbotts. Just turn up and join us at the HQ on Sunday 4th September in suitable clothing and be ready to set off at 2pm.

There will not be anything organised at the other end (because the walk is the activity its self) and so feel free to bring a picnic, get a meal or refreshments from the Pub, turn around and walk straight back or even go to the station and get a train home.

Young people need an adult with them and so why not enjoy those last few hours of the school summer holidays together as a family and get some fresh air at the same time. 

Any queries contact Rama (GSL Gavin Matthews) details found on newsletter or Group website or send a message via the website or here.

I'll be there - will you?

Strictly Guiding

I thought you may like to see that my blog has been mentioned by a very lovely and dedicated Guider, who for the record, was a Young Leader at one of the very first Beaver colonies. She is a supporter of and sometimes mentions Scouting in her own Blog.

Go and have a look at Strictly Guiding.

Denmark Adventure

I promised to tell you about our trip to Denmark.

Well where shall I start? It was a County expedition and we stayed at an international site in Denmark where we met Scouts from other countries. It was a great experience for us all.

Because 3rd Ware had 6 Scouts and a Young leader attend I was invited to join in the fun. There were no other monkeys at the campsite but I did meet a friend on the ferry going over.

I enjoyed going on a boat with the Scouts. They kept me well fed with chocolate and entertained me with many board and card games. Thanks to them and their leaders.



Ware and District



Whilst away we took part in may practical things. We cooked on wood fires, chopped the wood, built a swing and had a go in a Blacksmiths forge and at making a bracelet. Not to mention rowing the Viking boat and kayaking.

Our pioneering swing

Cooking

At the Forge

Viking boat



Trying our hand at rowing the Viking ships



Kayaking

We had a day trip to Copenhagen where we toured the city, saw lots of Lego, celebrated a birthday and visited the Little Mermaid.

The Little Mermaid

Another trip out was to Sweden, where we visited the World Scout Jamboree 2011. Here we got to visit the tents from many nations sample their food and drink, take part in their activities, collect souvenirs and meets Scouts and Guides from all over the world.

The UK Fort at the Jamboree

Entering the Jamboree site

All Scout leaders work towards the Wood badge. When they gain this they are a fully trained leader and they are presented with a set of Wood Beads. This usually takes around 3 years to complete. I was allowed to try on a set for size in one of the UK tents.

Look at me!

As you can see we had an amazing time away and all gained from it in many ways. Thanks to everyone who took part and helped create my memories. If any of the 3rd Ware Scouts (or any others) what to contact me and add to the Denmark news then please do.

Window shopping

 

Our centenary event for August is a window display in the High street. We are sharing the window with the District. One side is about 3rd Ware and the other about Scouting in Ware and District.

Why not stroll down and have a look for yourself?

Summer Challenge

At the end of term you were issued with a Photo challenge and a Mission Possible 2 aka the second £5 challenge.

What have you done to raise the £5?

Which photo will you choose?

Did you accept them? Why not leave a comment and tell me some of the things you have been doing. Remember the photograph can be of anything you do not need to have been on holiday to take one.

Please return your photographs, money, diary/challenge information and photos to your leader next term. Both of these projects help our Twin Group in The Gambia.

Denmark

A few days ago six of our Scouts and one of our Young Leaders set off for Denmark and are joining Scouts from the rest of the county to attend a larger camp, experience life in Denmark and visit the 2011 Scout jamboree for a short while. (They are visiting, another of our young leaders is already there as a contingent member.)

I have joined them and am looking forward to the adventures and activities we will undertake whilst there. I wonder what we will do.

They don't have access to phones or computers whilst there and so I will update you when we get back!

Brittany 2011

French Site

As you know the Explorer Scouts (including some of our Young Leaders) have been in Brittany. They were staying at a Scout site. If you want to know more about what they got up to they have their own blog where you can see a few more photos and read about their trip ranging from water activities to medieval towns.

In the shade

Yes this was for sleeping in!

The new 3rd Ware trailer was put to good use and helped get the Explorers and their kit to France and back. A good time was had by all. Thanks for letting me tag along, I enjoyed myself.