Beaver's Opportunity to Camp!

Over the weekend of the 4^th to 6^th July 2014 1^st Taxal will be holding a Group camp at Spitewinter campsite near Chesterfield. Group camp is the Group’s one opportunity each year for all sections to join in one camp together.

The weekend will be packed with activities based on one theme. Every camp has had a different theme from Christmas to the Circus and this year will be no different. As we are currently planning this year’s theme you will have to wait until the camp to find it out.

We are offering Beavers two options for the camp

Option 1 – Beaver Day

Attend group camp for just Saturday 5^th July. You will need to arrive at Spitewinter at 11:30am and can be collected at 7:30pm. The cost of the full day including activities and food will be £15.

Option 2 – Beaver Sleepover

Attend group camp staying overnight in one of the buildings onsite. You will need to arrive at 11:30am on Saturday 5^th July and can be collected at 2:00pm on Sunday 6^th July. The cost of the sleepover, including activities, food and accommodation will be £20.

For both of the above options you will need to arrange your own transport to and from the site.

If you or your parents have any question regarding group camp please contact Stephen Sidebotham on 07732228145 or at ste.sidebotham@hotmail.co.uk

If you want to be part of group camp 2014 please complete the form which can be downloaded here and return it, with full payment to your section leader by Friday 23^rd May 2014.

Two weeks prior to the camp you will receive further detailed information including directions, health form and a kit list.

I.C.B.I.N.V. ESU Summer Newsletter

Summer has arrived, so we’ve got plenty of activities in the great outdoors including sailing, cycling and kayaking, as well as a few indoor activities including a trip to Waterworld. We also have, for the first time ever, paintballing. This is the most requested activity and the Scout Association has changed its policy meaning we can now do this. 

As I’m sure you all know by now, there will be a change of leadership at ICBINV as Adam steps down as ESL in order to move away for work. Hannah will be taking over and as such has taken over much of the planning and organising for this term. We are, as a group, always looking for extra help, not just running activities but behind the scenes as well. If you have any spare time and are interested in helping out, please get in touch with Ste (07732 228 145 or ste.sidebotham@hotmail.co.uk )

We are experimenting with posting the newsletter on the website, let Hannah know what you think! If you have any other 'news' worthy of posting on the site then let us know too!

The programme for this year can be found below or you can view our calendar here, if you are unsure about anything please don’t hesitate to contact me.

April

Wed 30th – Meeting HQ

Games Tournament - In Uniform (Subs due - £30)

May

Wed 7th – Meeting HQ

Baking

In Uniform

Thurs 15th – Meeting @ Combs Reservoir

Sailing - Details to follow

Fri 16th – Sun 18th – Dragnet Camp @ Barnswood

Wed 21st – Meeting @ Errwood Reservoir

Kayaking - Details to follow

Wed 28th – No Meeting (Half-Term)

June

Wed 4th – Meeting HQ

Mountain Biking

Sat 7th – Sun 8th  – Activation Camp @ Carsington

Wed 11th – Meeting HQ

Gladiators - In Uniform

Sat 21st – Waterworld

Details to follow

Fri 27th – Sat 28th – Carnival Prep & BBQ @ HQ

Details to follow

July

Wed 2nd – Meeting HQ

Group Camp Prep -  In Uniform

Fri 4th – Sat 6th – Group Camp @ Spitewinter

Wed 9th – Meeting 

Wide Game  -  Details to follow

Sat 19th – Paintballing

Details to follow

Coffee Morning - Saturday 23rd November

We hold a coffee morning each year to raise funds for the Group, this year it is being held on Saturday morning and we need your help to make it a success. 

You can help in one of four ways:-

• Help on the day serving drinks, cakes and selling raffle tickets. Let us know you would like to help by either putting your name on the list in the Scout Hut or calling Jayne Stead on 01663 733288
• Bake a cake to sell on the day; please bring these to the Mechanics on the Saturday morning
• Donate a raffle or tombola prize; please leave these at the Scout Hut by Friday, or,
• Support us on the day and head to the Mechanics for a drink!

Thanks to you all in advance, and we look forward to seeing you there!

Remembrance Sunday

We are pleased to announce that this year the Group will once again be joining the Royal British Legion for Remembrance Day, on Sunday the 10th November. 

The Scouts and Explorers will be attending Holy Trinity Church, on Buxton Rd, for the remembrance service followed by a parade to the cross outside the Jodrell Arms. There they will be joined by members of the Beavers and Cubs to lay a wreath.

Note that we will be meeting outside the church at 10:15am and, for the younger ones, on the station car park at around 11:45am. 

Lest we forget.

Bonfire Night

On Tuesday 5th November the Group will be holding its Bonfire and Fireworks at the Scout Hut. The bonfire will be lit at 6:30pm with fireworks from 7:30pm. Entry is free, with drinks, hot dogs and burgers on sale.

On Sunday 3rd November we need help to build the bonfire; starting from 2pm we will be building the bonfire in the field by the hut. If you have a spare hour please come down and help!

Our HQ is available to hire!

Taxal Scout Hut in Whaley Bridge

If you didn't know already, the lovely hut that is used as our head-quarters is available for you to hire for whatever occasion.

The site has a large outdoor area and great indoor facilities, all available at a very reasonable cost. The best thing? It is in the heart of Whaley Bridge!


If you want to see more please check out 'Our HQ' or click here to see details about how to make a booking.

Taxal Scouts getting back online

Taxal Scouts old website has been down for a little while so now we're experimenting!