1st liphook scout group annual report 2013-14

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1st

LIPHOOK SCOUT GROUP

ANNUAL REPORT

2013-14

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1ST LIPHOOK SCOUT GROUP

GROUP SCOUT LEADER

Bryan Jackson

01428 723248

ADDRESS

1

st Liphook Scout Group HQ

Millennium Centre 2 Ontario Way

Liphook Hants

GU30 7LD

WEBSITE

www.liphookscouts.org.uk

EMAIL

[email protected]

http://www.liphookscouts.org.uk/

mailto:[email protected]

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CONTENTS

1st Liphook Scout Group .......................................................................... 2

Group Executive ...................................................................................... 4

Group Leaders ......................................................................................... 5

Group Chairman’s Report ........................................................................ 8

Group Scout Leader’s Report .................................................................. 9

Willow Beaver Colony Report ................................................................ 11

Ashdown Beaver Colony Report ........................................................... 12

Downlands Cub Pack Report ................................................................ 14

Oakhanger Cub Pack Report ................................................................ 16

Wheatsheaf Cub Pack Report ............................................................... 17

Scott & Shackleton Scout Troops Report .............................................. 18

Join our Team ........................................................................................ 20

Web Fundraising .................................................................................... 21

Scout Shop ............................................................................................ 22

Halls for Hire .......................................................................................... 23

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GROUP EXECUTIVE

President

Mary West

Vice Presidents

Mike King and Albert Crook

Honorary Scouters

Bill Jackson, Mike King and Mary West

Chairman - Kevin Stephenson

Group Scout Leader - Bryan Jackson

Group Treasurer - Susie McAuley

Group Secretary - Mark Tellyn

Membership Secretary - Clare Smith

Committee Members

Liz Codd

Section Leaders

Mark Stocker, Mark Boosey, Trevor Holden, Jezz Turner, Nigel Woods,

Jessica Gunner, Neil Caie & Stuart West

GROUP SUPPORTERS

Web Master – Jez Turner

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GROUP LEADERS

GROUP SCOUT LEADER

Bryan Jackson

STIRLING EXPLORER SCOUT UNIT

Explorer Scout Leader

Stuart West

Assistant Explorer Scout Leaders

Jasper Gooding, Chris Stevenson & Craig West

Section Assistant

Gary Gunner

SHACKLETON SCOUT TROOP

Scout Leader

Nigel Woods

Assistant Scout Leaders

Chris Hains

Section Assistants

Jon Pontet & Liz Johnstone

SCOTT SCOUT TROOP

Scout Leader

Sheila Woods

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Assistant Scout Leaders

Neil Caie & Ashley Pirt

DOWNLAND Cub Pack

Cub Scout Leader

Jessica Gunner

Assistant Cub Scout Leaders

Phelim McIntyre, Dick Eyre & Kevin Carrig

Section Assistants

Karen Lloyd, Richard Cuerden

OAKHANGER CUB PACK

Cub Scout Leader

Trevor Holden


Alison Jackson & Rob Clue

Section Assistant

Pete Stevens

WHEATSHEAF CUB PACK

Cub Scout Leader

Jezz Turner


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Lauren West, Val Leonard & Steve Baker

WILLOW BEAVER SCOUT COLONY

Beaver Scout Leader

Mark Boosey

Assistant Beaver Scout Leaders

Nick Harris

Section Assistants

Neil Boxell, Susie McAuley

ASHDOWN BEAVER SCOUT COLONY

Beaver Scout Leader

Mark Stocker

Assistant Beaver Scout Leaders

Judith Harker

Section Assistants

Angie Pawlyszyn, Ken Brunet, Caroline Stephenson

AIR RIFLE CLUB

Leader

Ashley Pirt

Activity Instructors

David Sainsbury, David Alderman, Chris Stephen

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GROUP CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

The Group has continued to demonstrate success in the past year in

terms of offering a wide range of activities for the young people in the

Group. Our youth membership has increased to over 180 members

which is brilliant.

I would like to thank the members of my executive committee for their

help and support over that last year. They are part of a team which with

the leaders and helpers makes Liphook Scout Group very special.

The accounts for the last two years show that the Group is not

generating enough income to match expenditure. We are also faced with

rent increase from the Parish council and utility bills are also an issue.

This situation is under active discussion by the Group Executive

Committee and options such as subscription increases and better fund

raising are being considered.

The Group needs to increase its fund raising efforts. Recent planned

events, such as the Race Night have had to be cancelled due to lack of

support. We also need to recruit more non uniformed people to support

the Group on events such as the LIDBA Bike Ride catering stall, Classic

Car Catering stall and the annual Christmas Post.

Please support this great Group in any way that you can.

Kevin Stephenson

Group Chairman

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GROUP SCOUT LEADER’S REPORT

Liphook Scouts continue to thrive and be successful and we are still one

of the largest single groups in Hampshire. Our two Beaver Colonies and

the three Cub Packs are just on the maximum numbers that we can

take; the two Scout Troops number just a little lower than the maximum

and the Explorer Scouts numbers are very good. This gives total

membership in April of 181 members. With the current number of

members and the names on the waiting list, in a years time all the

sections will be at maximum numbers and we could have over 200

members.

We are getting a number enquires from people who live in the

surrounding villages who wish to join Liphook Group. We are prepared

to put their names on the waiting list and for them to join us. However

we are notifying them that we give priority to people that live in the local

area first and informing them of Scout Groups more local to where they

live.

Liphook group is very active and I am pleased to report that all members

have had the opportunity to experience either a camp or night away

during the year. Beavers held their camp at Tilford where together with

their parents enjoyed many Scouting activities, plus this last year the

District Beavers organised a night away staying at Runways End at

Farnborough The Cub’s went further afield and held their camp at

Cricket camp site on the edge of the River Hamble, plus the District

organised a Sixer weekend at Southbourne Sea Scout HQ.

The Scouts and the Explorers held various weekend camps but one of

the highlights was the camp to Kefalonia in Greece which was a great

success. For the members that were unable to take part in the Kefalonia

camp an equally successful camp was organised at Goodwood at the

same time. Then in addition to this a group of Explorer Scouts joined

together with 1st Linslade Scout Group on a skiing trip to Kandersteg,

Scout International Centre in Switzerland during the February half term.

The group continues to provide a wide variety of activities to its

members, canoeing, climbing, and archery to name a few. Our rifle Club

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continues to be very successful with its members taking part in Local,

County and National events and competitions. Jez Turner is just about

to start up an archery club so please look out for the notices for this.

In addition to all our own activities The Group has continued to help and

support the local community in many ways, the Over Sixties and their

garden party, supporting LiDBA with their annual cycle ride, assisted

with Liphook in Bloom and the Deer’s Hut Classic Car Day and taking

part in the Annual Remembrance Service.

For the Group to continue to be successful we do need Parent

commitment and support. We do have good support with the sections

from the parents but we do need you to go that bit further. Liphook

Scouts is only as good as it is due to the dedication of its Leaders,

committee member’s supporters and helpers. We are always looking for

further help to ensure that we can continue to provide this or even higher

level of Scouting. Here in Liphook volunteering can be flexible and will

give you an opportunity to work with young people and it can be

incredibly fun as well. Whether you have a specific skill you want to offer

or if you are looking to develop new skills, we have something for you. It

doesn’t matter how little time you have to give as we are very flexible. If

you can help in any way please speak to me, Kevin Stephenson or any

Leader.

My thanks go to all the Leaders, Executive Committee Members,

supporters, helpers and parents who have supported the Group in the

past year and we look forward to another exciting year ahead for Scouts

in Liphook.

Bryan Jackson

Group Scout Leader

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WILLOW BEAVER COLONY REPORT

Willow Beavers (Monday nights) have had a busy 12 months of fun,

games, learning and exploring.

Alongside the usual games, our programme has included such evenings

as Crazy Crafts, an Easter Egg hunt, finger puppets, biscuit making, a

night on the theme of ‘Mind & Memory’, and a night where we all got

proper grown up jobs. The young leaders also ran a great night on the

theme of surfing and seaside safety.

We’ve also worked towards a number of badges as part of the

programme, including the difficult Emergency Aid badge, and many of

the Beavers have worked on additional badges at home too. This last

year has seen Willow earn more badges than ever before... including a

notable number of Bronze Awards – the highest achievement in Beaver

Scouts.

Our adventurous away-from-the-HQ activities over the previous twelve

months have included Beaver Camp, a trip to Paultons Park, kite flying,

and the first ever Petersfield District Beaver Sleepover. Thrillingly, at the

District Challenge Day, a team from Willow came away with the main

prize – the first time the colony has triumphed at that event! Well done

everyone that took part!

Willow wouldn’t be able to run without an enthusiastic team of helpers –

so thank you to Nick, Neil, Steve, Niamh, Luke, Will and everyone else

who assisted.

Mark Boosey

aka Womble

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ASHDOWN BEAVER COLONY REPORT

Where does the time go when you’re having fun? Here’s what Ashdown Colony has been up to in the past year. Our annual camp was the highlight of the year and this year the theme was Space. The weekend involved the boys making various craft items including Rockets and Planet mobiles. The Beavers and parents also got to have a go at archery, Backwoods cooking, canoeing and climbing. I would like to thank all the leaders & helpers involved for making the weekend a huge success.

The Beavers have been working exceptionally hard this year on their

badge work. We presented the following badges to Beavers during the

past year.

24 x Air Activities

24 x Discovery Challenge

24 x Experiment

24 x Fitness Challenge

24 x Faith

8 x Stage 1 nights away

8 x Outdoor Challenge

6x Explore

3 x Hobbies

2 x Swimmer stage 1

4 x Animal Friend

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3 Beaver Scouts have also earned the Chief Scouts Bronze award

which is the highest award for Beaver Scouts so well done to them.

Paulton’s Park was a very big item on our calendar this year, with a 57

seater coach full of Beavers and parents. The Park held a special day

for Beaver scouts from across Hampshire, this year was an amazing

turnout from across the county with over 2000 members attending and

everyone got to see Santa Claus while enjoying all the rides in the park.

The Beavers also had the opportunity to work on a special Paulton’s

badge that they can wear on their uniform.

In March the Beavers took part in the District Beaver Challenge. 15

Beavers headed to Liphook HQ for an exciting afternoon of challenges,

they were joined with 50 other Beaver Scouts from across the District.

Other activities we have been up to include making biscuits (and eating

them), Fireworks pictures, Christmas parties, Pet Shop game,

centipedes and memory games

I would like to say a great big thankyou to all the leaders and helpers of

Ashdown Colony. Angie Pawlyszyn (Piglet) Judith Harker (Tigger)

Kenny Brunet (Eyore) Caroline Stephenson (Roo) and our parent

helpers Chris Blackaby and Barbara Cuerden. We have also had 2

young people (Dan Cooke and Ultan Wood) working towards their Duke

of Edinburgh award and have been a great help at the colony, many

thanks to them for their hard work.

Mark Stocker (Owl) B.S.L.

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DOWNLANDS CUB PACK REPORT

Since taking over as Akela a year ago we have achieved a whole range

of activities enjoyed by all the cubs.

During our weekly meetings we have learnt about First Aid, Science

Experiments, code breaking using different codes, stars and planets

where we had a look through the telescopes at Clanfield Observatory,

safety inside and outside the home and how to look after themselves

and become more independent. At the beginning of September they

wrote their own Code of Conduct which they signed and vowed to

adhere to.

We have introduced more responsibility for the sixers to take on by

training up the New seconders to become good sixers in the future,

learning how to fold and put up the flag, taking their own registers, and

running games of their choice, making them ready for scouts.

We have had some great outings which are rewarded for good

behaviour. Last year we went for a night away at the Explosion Museum

in Gosport which was an action packed night with code breaking and

games where they were awarded points for their team which were

converted into money for them to buy equipment to make rockets. The

following day they spent a day at Portsmouth Dockyard learning about

the History of the Royal Navy and finishing off with an action packed

afternoon at Action Stations. We have also had a day trip to Laser Quest

.We have also participated in the Pinewood Derby and the Rodney

Bishop football competition in which our team were runners up again.

We couldn’t do it with the dedication and support of our parent helper

and football manager Richard Cuerden who gives up his time to come

and help every week.

I have lots of support within the group from Phelim, Dick and Chris and

our regular parent helpers Richard and Karen who without their help we

wouldn’t be able to do the activities we do. We are also very lucky to

have Duncan Codd and Jocelyn Ainsley who are Explorer Scouts who

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are both very valuable members of our Adult Leader team, and take a

very active part in the running of the Cub Pack

We would welcome anyone else who might wish to join us. I am sure

you will find it very enjoyable, and also participate in some of the

Activities we have listed above.

Jessica Gunner- Akela Downlands Pack

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OAKHANGER CUB PACK REPORT

Oakhanger pack has had a successful year with numbers remaining

around twenty-six. Fifteen Cubs attended Cub camp last May which

was held at Cricket Campsite at Bursledon on the out skirts of

Southampton which started with a wet Friday evening and then turned

warm and sunny for the rest of the weekend. Oakhanger Pack currently

has eighteen Cubs signed up for this year’s camp at Runways End,

Farnborough.

We ran a varied and full programme with lots of badge work and

meeting outside the HQ. Some of the activities we have done include

‘peaoneering’ (that’s building structures with cocktail sticks and dried

peas), a visit from ‘Street Nation’ where all the cubs were taught a short

street dance, climbing, volleyball and Remembrance Day sketches. Our

trips out included a visit to Clanfield Observatory, boat racing in Radford

Park, a night hike by train, swimming and a night hike and sleepover

with Wheatsheaf pack.

Four of the older Cubs joined thirty other Cubs at the District sixers

sleepover which was held at Southbourne Sea Scout HQ. The Cubs

took part in activities geared towards their age, some of which are

normally enjoyed at Scouts, including ice cream making, cooking with an

almond and volcanoes.

The pack was represented well at District Cub events with the highlight

for the pack being winning the District Mastermind Competition, the first

time a Liphook pack had won the trophy. Unfortunately, we won the

wooden spoon in the Rodney Bishop Football competition.

None of the programme would have been possible without a great team of

leaders, helpers and young leaders. I would like to thank leaders Alison

Jackson and Rob Clue, helper Pete Stevens and young leaders Adam

Green, Robert Ivens, Michael Lowe and Daniel Robertson, all former

Liphook Cubs.

Trevor Holden- Akela Oakhanger Pack

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WHEATSHEAF CUB PACK REPORT

The Cubs at Wheatsheaf Pack have enjoyed another action packed

year. The first terms programme included a street dance session, a wide

game at Lynchmere Common, cub camp an international evening about

the Kandersteg International Scout centre, a water fight evening and a

trip to Fratton Park.

The Autumn Term soon came round and badge work continued, we had

a night hike from Waggoners Wells back to the Scout HQ followed by a

movie and sleep over, an angry birds themed pioneering activity, the

District Pinewood Derby and Carol service.

In the spring term, we tried to gear up towards activities that would also

be of use outside in preparation for Summer. Knots and climbing, soccer

skills, an entertainers evening, map reading as well as a fundraising

evening of fancy dress and games - finished with another hike and sleep

over. In addition, there was the district six-a-side competition at

Petersfield and a district sixers and seconders weekend at South

Prinsted, bringing a good crowd of the districts cubs together for a fun,

activity filled weekend.

Learning and developing Cubs skills, through activities that the Cubs

enjoy is something we try to build in to our programme is always

ongoing, and the cubs badge scheme is a way to reward the cubs for

their effort and work. This last year we have presented 148 badges to

our cubs, which include 2 Silver Awards, the highest award a cub can

achieve and 47 Challenge badges that are earnt over a number of

weeks or even terms and 99 activity badges.

I would like to say a big well done and thank you to all the Cubs we have

and have had in the last year for making it an enjoyable year, and thank

you to the team of leaders of Lauren, Val, Steve and Helen and to Josh

and Luke for turning up! It wouldn’t be as enjoyable with the help of

these people and the support from the parents.

Jez Turner - Akela, Wheatsheaf Pack.

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SCOTT & SHACKLETON SCOUT TROOPS REPORT

As most people will be aware, Scott and Shackleton Scout Troops share

their programmes throughout the year, coming together for camps and

several evenings so that members get to know each other. We

therefore submit a joint AGM report as follows :

Scott and Shackleton Scouts were proud to assist in all the village

events for 2013/14 which included raising funds at the Deer’s Hut

Classic Car Day, sponsored cycle riding at the LIDBA event, carving the

pumpkins for this year’s Carnival float, and helping with the Scout

Christmas Post.

The highlight of the year was the holding of two simultaneous summer

camps in August, one at Upwaltham, near Goodwood and one on the

Greek island of Keffalonia.

Both camps were blessed with fantastic weather, the one at Upwaltham

having a Chinese theme, making Chinese goldfish windsocks to

decorate the camp and bring good luck and prosperity. Water skiing

was enjoyed as was a fancy dress home-cooked splendid Chinese

camp dinner, rifle shooting, cycle and day hikes, a trip to Littlehampton,

the building of a willow-yert, bivvying, backwoods cooking and star

gazing. The Keffalonian camp explored the island, its capital Argostoli

and the numerous paradise beaches, the mountain and tites n mites

cave, swam a lot, sea kayaked, pony trekked, feasted and danced the

evening away at Oscar’s renowned Greek restaurant, pioneered bench

seats and beds and slept out under the stars. Two of our Explorers

loved the experience in Keffalonia so much they’ve been inspired to go

back under their own steam in the coming year.

Both Troops have cooked a lot during the year, caught and eaten

crayfish at Frensham. They’ve studied and re-enacted (in a fun way!)

Shackleton’s trip to the Antarctic and experienced life as lived by people

dealing with blindness, difficulty of movement or who are hard of

hearing. They’ve learned how to prepare wildfowl and rabbits for the

pot, ponassed trout on open fires at Rogate, learned map reading skills,

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GPS navigation skills and done a walkie/talkie treasure hunt. They’ve

had a bike hike to Liss, an Autumn scavenging/survival camp near

Goodwood where they also enjoyed Ashley’s aerial runway. They’ve

been ten pin bowling at Havant, and had a bonfire/fireworks/hot dog

party for the 5th November. They’ve had an Easter Egg trail and hunt

around Waggoner’s Wells, learned first aid skills, done an historic War

Walk round Hindhead, had a scientific experiment night and a wonderful

talk from Rob Allen (and his guide dog) – Rob is a silver medal winning

Olympian (blind) cycling champion. We learned a lot from him. Scott is

proud to say that one of it’s Scouts, Jesse Caie, has been accepted for a

place at the forthcoming Scout World Jamboree in Japan and he’s

currently fund raising to enable himself to go. Well done Jesse.

Jesse’s Dad Neil has kindly taken over as Scott’s leader having been a

Troop helper for a long time. Chris Haines has made the transition from

Explorer scout to being an excellent Troop Assistant Leader with

Shackleton and we’ve regretfully said goodbye to Johnathan Pontet

from Shackleton, but congratulated him on being accepted for training

with the Metropolitan Police. Thanks go to all parents and helpers

who’ve given their time or expertise to the scouts over the last year.

Nigel & Sheila Woods Scout Leader

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JOIN OUR TEAM

If you’d be interested in joining our Team

AS A LEADER

AS A HELPER AT SECTION MEETINGS

AS A MEMBER OF OUR GROUP EXECUTIVE

OR AS PART OF OUR SUPPORTERS GROUP

then please contact

Bryan Jackson - GSL - 01428 723248

Kevin Stephenson – Group Chairman - 01428 724186

Mark Tellyn – Group Secretary – 01428 741509

or talk to any of our Section Leaders

and we’ll discuss with you a flexible level of involvement that

suits your life style, and you’ll know you’ll be making a big

difference to the Group and to all the young people who are

members.

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WEB FUNDRAISING

Did you know you can support

our Scout Group when

browsing or purchasing items

on the internet and it won’t cost

you a penny

Just visit

www.easyfundraising.org.uk/ca

uses/1stliphookscouts

and do your searching and

shopping from there.

http://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/1stliphookscouts

http://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/1stliphookscouts

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SCOUT SHOP

If you need any items of uniform, outdoor clothing or

anything else related to Scouting, then please visit the

Scout Shop at

www.scoutshops.com

and when you’ve found the items you want please

ring

Alison Jackson on 01428 723248

and she’ll be able to match the price with the added

bonus that she can often get items to you without any

delivery charges and if you buy through us then all the

profit goes back to our Group.

And remember we carry lots of stock and run regular

Scout Shops so you can bring your child along to try

different sizes before ordering.

http://www.scoutshops.com/

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HALLS FOR HIRE

The Scout and Guide Halls are available for

hire for

Children’s Parties Birthdays Parties Exercise Classes Exhibitions Play Schools Table Top Sales Training Days Weekend Camps Craft Sales Formal Dinners

For further information please take a look on

our website at www.liphookscouts.org.uk

http://www.liphookscouts.org.uk/

1st liphook scout group annual report 2013-14

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