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St George’s Day 2017

24/04/2017 1stBarnham

640 members of the Arundel & Littlehampton Scout District, including 76 members of 1st Barnham, paraded through Arundel and up to the Cathedral for the annual St George’s Day celebration on Sunday 23rd April 2017. The parade was led by the District Scout Band and the District standards.

This year 1st East Preston had the task of organising the service for members, invited Mayors, Chairmen and Councillors together with past leaders and “friends” of the Scout District. During the service members of Scouting past and present renewed their Scouting Promise. The service was conducted jointly between Bishop Richard Moth, Canon Tim Madeley of the Cathedral and Rev.

After the service, District Commissioner, Mark Hewson, took the salute as the whole District marched past. Following the parade a leader’s afternoon tea was held at the Arundel Football Club which was organised by 1st East Preston Scout Group.

View our photo album here

New tent donations

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Exciting news about our new tent appeal!
Today we received two donations; £379.43 from DM Thomas Foundation for Young People and £209.53 from the Hilton Avisford Park Community Fund.
A big thank you from us all.
These donations, together with other donations recently received and a grant application we are waiting to hear the outcome of will be used to replace our six Vango tents ready for use by the Beavers, Cubs and Scouts this summer.

Remembrance Sunday

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91 Beavers, Cubs and Scouts turned out for this years Remembrance Service at the Lion War Memorial, Eastergate.

Click the image below to view our photo album

Pinewood Derby & AGM

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Thank you to everyone that attended our Pinewood Derby & AGM.

Congratulation to those Beavers, Cubs & Scout who won either the ‘Best Design’ or ‘Fastest Car’ competition. There were lost of great designs; take a look at the event album to see them in action!

Our thanks to those volunteers standing down, continuing and joining the Group Executive Committee. Key roles confirmed today:
Mark Guy – Group Scout Leader
Nicky Pouler – Group Chairman
Kirsti Longland – Group Secretary
Marilou Elphinstone – Group Treasurer

Annual Report & Accounts 2015-16

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This year, we thought we’d try and be more environmentally friendly so only a limited number of printed documents will be available at our AGM on Saturday 18th June 2016. Please find below the two key documents, our Annual Report and Annual Accounts, for your review prior to the meeting.

Annual Report 2015-16 Annual Accounts 2015-16

Dragon Boat Challenge 2016

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The Scouts had a great time today competing in the Chichester Rotary Dragon Boat Challenge and all to help raise funds for local charities.

As the only ‘Young Dragon’ team entered this year, all races were against an adult team. Our team did a great job, winning two races and losing another by a Dragon’s whisker!

Check out the team in action in our photo gallery (which includes a video too!)

Pinewood Derby & AGM – 18th June

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This week your child will be starting to make a Pinewood Derby Car. They will be coming home with a lump of wood, wheels etc and instructions!

The cars will then be judged and raced at our AGM on Saturday 18th June. Please come along and support this event. Rolls Royce will also be bringing a car along to show.

Please can you make a cake to bring along and share?

We are also looking for a couple of parents to join our Executive Committee. The committee meets approximately 4 times a year and manages how the group is run and how the finances are spent. If you are interested in joining us, please speak to either Mark Guy or Nicky Poulter. Details about being an Executive Committee member can be found here.

Many thanks and we look forward to seeing you on 18th June.

Bridger Challenge 2016

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Ten Cubs from Barnham & Walberton Packs attended this years Bridger Challenge, held at Furzefield Scout Campsite on 4th June.

Competing in two team ‘1st Barnham’ and ‘Rustington Mixed’ the Cubs completed nine activity bases, with up to 10 points available at each activity. Activity bases included Orienteering, Pioneering, Fire lighting, String trail, Rope making, Tile decorating and an Obstacle course.

Despite working well together in their teams neither reached the top three medal positions.

Our congratulations to the winning team; 7th Littlehampton Spitfires.

Scores for top 3 teams
Winners 7th Littlehampton Spitfires (79 points)
2nd place 1st Ferring (78.5 points)
3rd place 7th Littlehampton (77 points)

Cobnor Camp 2016

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Over 80 members of the Group joined us at Cobnor Activity Centre, Chidham between 29th May and 2nd June for our Circus themed camp. With Beavers camping one night, Cubs for 3 nights and Scouts for 4 nights.

A fantastic time was had by all, despite the challenging weather! As a result of high winds the Cubs and Scouts were unable to undertake the water activities as planned, alternatives were quickly provided by the Cobnor team instead.

So many activities were enjoyed over the course of camp, far too many to mention here!

Check out our photo album below
***WARNING some images contain scenes of clowning around***

JOTT 2016

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65 beavers, cubs, scouts, leaders and parents joined us for this year’s Jamboree On The Trail (JOTT) Hike, starting and ending in Burpham.

With an option of two routes, most of the group embarked on a 8.3 mile hike from Burpham north to the South Downs Walk, climbing up to the triangulation point at 193 metres and back. Those with shorter legs walked 5 ish miles, looking out for geocaches along the way.

With the weather on our side, we all had a fantastic time.