Group Camp Heroes & Villains 25th July to 1st August 2015

CampIt has been 5 years since our last group camp and our next one is this Summer from Saturday 25thJuly to Saturday 1st August at Blacklands Farm in East Grinstead and every member is invited.

It’s a rare occasion for all section members to attend the same camp and we have arranged a fun packed and interactive camp for everyone and is not to be missed.

Everyday a new challenge will be set for our Heroes to try and defeat the Villains, plus each Section will also be doing their own on-site activities ranging from Grass sledging for Beavers, Archery/Crate Stacking for Cubs and Scouts. Everyone gets to go on the Bluebell Railway & participate in traditional Scout skills and climbing.

Cub, Scout & Explorer sections will be attending for the full week, with Beavers plus their families and some of the younger Cubs can attend the mini-camp from Saturday 25th July – Wednesday 29th July. Please note that all Beavers must bring at least one parent/guardian to camp.

Please confirm via My.SCOUT by 31st January 2015 to reserve your place. A deposit of 20% will then be required, followed by a 2nd payment of 50% on 3rd March and the balance on 30th June.

Camp Jobs

To make this camp successful we have identified some jobs and are looking for volunteers, if you are interested please drop an email to Justin Ferrington (email redacted).

  • Assistant Quartermaster – To support the Quartermaster to prepare the kit before camp, maintain the kit during camp, check kit in & out during camp and return the kit after camp.
  • Catering Manager – To organise the catering team and menu. To manage the kitchen during camp, responsible for health & safety around the kitchen and maintain/order food and supplies.
  • Catering Assistants – To assist the Catering manager in their duties and cook in the kitchen.
  • Procurer – To find required equipment, supplies, etc to support the camp programme activities and operations. To drive lorries with the camp kit and equipment to and from camp and return a week later to collect all the kit and equipment for unloading at the Scout hut.

Thank you

2nd Bracknell Leaders

Design a car to win a Japan trip

Get involved in the Toyota Dream Car Art Contest. The competition is open to children under the age of 15 and entries are accepted until 5 January 2015. Prizes include iPads and the chance to go on a trip of a lifetime to Japan.

Visit www.toyota.co.uk/dream-car for more details on how to enter.

London Irish v Leicester Tigers Scout & Guide Day 22nd Feb 2015

Scouts Day Ticket Form Word Doc

Once again London Irish Rugby Club are holding their annual special day for all Scouts their family and friends on Sunday 22nd February 2015 to watch them play Leicester Tigers at the Majeski stadium in Reading kick off 2.00pm.

2nd Bracknell attended last year’s event with over 30 members and we all had a great time.

London Irish are looking to make the day bigger and more exciting than previous years for everyone attending and that’s why they’re initiating the Scouts Takeover, comprising of numerous activities at the Stadium including sports activities and a dedicated Arts and Crafts area and much more, they’re looking to make this the biggest Scouts day so far!

London Irish have an exciting new addition to the day, the Digger Doggy Bag! If you’re struggling for ideas on what to eat on the day, then the Digger Doggy Bag is perfect. Costing £3.50, you are able to pre-order a lunch bag for your child and collect it at the stadium before kick-off.

A few reminders for the day:
• All uniformed members will have access to the pre-match activities.
• Those attending the match will receive a special London Irish blanket badge.
• All Scout members are to wear their uniform.
• All Young People MUST be accompanied by an adult.
• You will need to arrange your own transport to this event.

Special prices are offered for Scouts, their friends & family:
• £20 for adults
• £15 for ages 16-18, 65+, students, emergency services & armed forces
• £5 for uniformed Beavers, Cubs, Scouts & Explorers
• £15 for uniformed Scout Leaders
• £5 for children under 16 years

The key dates being :
• 9th February 2015 – Complete & hand in the booking form with full payment
• 13th February 2015 – Deadline for ordering tickets with London Irish
• 22nd February 2015 – Match day

If you are interested in attending this event can you please complete the attached booking form and hand into your Leader marked for the attention of “Condor”, email to condor@2ndbracknell.org.uk or post to Derek “Condor” Salter 5 Shropshire Gardens Bracknell RG42 3XP, no later than 9th February 2015. Following which 2nd Bracknell will forward all completed forms to London Irish sales office

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to email condor@2ndbracknell.org.uk

Derek “Condor” Salter AGSL

REMEMBRANCE DAY PARADE – 9th NOVEMBER 2014

Calling our Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers “Your Scout Group Needs You” to attend the Remembrance Day Parade on 9th November 2014 in Bracknell Town Centre.

Please wear your uniform; cleaned and pressed jumper/shirt, black/grey trousers/skirt, polish your shoes, iron your scarves and wear a poppy, plus if the weather turns for the worse bring a coat. 

Parents please bring your children to meet your Leaders in the loading bay behind St Josephs Church (opposite Princess Square shopping mall) at 9:45 am. We will be setting out at 10.00 am to form up for the wreath laying ceremony at the War Memorial outside St Josephs Church. After the wreath laying, the parade will march to Holy Trinity Church for the Remembrance Service. The Service should finish at about 11:40 and then the parade will march back to the War Memorial where we will be dismissed at about 12:00 noon and you can pick up your children.

Parents and siblings are very welcome to come along, however please note that priority in space at Holy Trinity is given to the uniformed groups.

See you there

Derek “Condor” Salter – AGSL

Games Day 28th October

Hi, I’m Sophie an Explorer Scout at 2nd Bracknell and I am going to the 23rd World Scout Jamboree in Japan next year, I am looking to raise funds to pay for my trip and invite all Scouts and Explorers together with their friends to a board games day at the Scout Hut during half term on 28th October from 11am to 3pm. Its £8/person including a bacon buttie, plus I am running a tuck shop, so please bring your pennies.

Some of the games available to play are Dungeons and Dragons, Ticket to Ride, Carcassone, Lord of the Rings and Stone Age.

If you wish to attend please email (email redacted), looking forward to seeing you there

Sophie