Welcome to 
Jan 2012
Hope everyone has had a good Christmas and best wishes to you all for 2012.
Congratulations to all who took part in the District Swimming Gala. Each section did well. Adam won the Leaders’ race for the third year and once again we won the cannon ball race, 2 Cubs, 2 Scouts and 2 Explorers.
As usual we had a splendid turn out for the Remembrance Day Parade. Thanks to all who attended.
Congratulations to Heather, Assistant Explorer Scout Leader, and Claire, Assistant Scout Leader, on gaining their Wood Badges after completion of their training. Congratulations also to Emily Yarwood on gaining her Chief Scout’s Gold Award, the top award for the Scout section.
Thank you to Michelle and Al for moving from the Scout section to join the Beaver team. The only section now needing more adult help is Explorers. If you would like to come and help organise games and activities for 14-18 year olds please speak to Heather or Jim.
If anyone is not yet paying subs by standing order please download the form from the group website and hand it in to your bank. Subs are paid in 12 monthly instalments of £8 for all sections, an annual fee divided over 12 months, to include a capitation fee which covers insurance whilst on Scouting activities.
In the last few weeks we have seen several members move up to the next section, 5 from Beavers to Cubs, 5 from Cubs to Scouts and 2 from Scouts to Explorers. Although we have a couple on a waiting list, we still have some spaces in Beavers for anyone who wants to join.
We now have the drum corps up and running. This is aimed at people who can already play and we have our first few jobs lined up, taking part in a gang show (which will be a stage performance) and the return of our old-style drum corps playing our old drums and dressed in 1907 style uniform to celebrate 100 years of Longford Park.
The band has been successful in securing a grant inspired by the Olympics. Part of the award is to be used to bring in professional help, part towards getting our young adult players trained as instructors and part for promotion and recruitment workshops. Workshops are planned with local schools and possibly other Scout and Guide groups.
It is a good time to join the band if you know anyone who would be interested. Lessons are on a Tuesday evening and band practice is on Thursdays. Instruments and uniform are provided. For more details, see Dennis or Tracy.
Fundraising and Social Events
Friday Feb 17th Founder’s Day Family Quiz at the HQ
March - Quiz night at the John Alker in aid of Group funds for adults only
April – Bag packing at Sainsbury’s, Urmston
May 18th – Group Bingo and Auction of Promises
10th June – Queen’s Jubilee celebration and AGM
15th July – Summer Fair