A message from Saul Brown - our new Group Scout Leader

Hi, my name is Saul Brown and I've taken on the role as Group Scout Leader (GSL) at 1st Taxal Scout Group.

Firstly I would like to thank Stephen Sidebotham and Linda Birch for sharing the role over the last few years. They will both be continuing in Assistant Group Scout Leader positions.

The GSL role is to provide Leadership for all the Sections in the Group and ensure a balanced program of activities is delivered.

Many of you already know me as I have previously helped run Beavers and Cubs. Currently I occasionally help out at Scouts. I first started helping in Beavers when my eldest son joined 8 years ago.

My 3 sons Alex, Zak and Ben have moved through the sections with Alex currently in Explorers and Zak and Ben in Scouts.

I will try to visit Beavers over the next few months to introduce myself in person and to get to know the young people in the Beaver Colonies.

1st Taxal is a thriving Scout Group; we have waiting lists for all sections. We take part in High Peak District activities, being the largest group at this year's Wallaboree Camp and have retained the Border Hike Johanna Knowles Trophy for 2 years. Internationally 2 of our members are attending the World Scout Jamboree in North America this summer.

It is a great privilege to be GSL and I hope that I will be able to build on 1st Taxal's strong 95 year history. I will endeavour to enable and provide opportunities for all Scout Sections to have exciting experiences and build strong positive memories and friendships.

Many thanks,

Saul

February 200 Club winners

The latest numbers have been drawn and our winners selected.

Congratulations to you all!

February 2019 Winners!

• 1st prize  =  Mr R Hambleton 
• 2nd prize  =  Mrs D Bromley 
• 3rd prize  =  Mrs R Coe

As ever, please let us know if you would like to take part!

1st Buxton Disco

1st Buxton scout group are having a social event with a disco, buffet, raffle and free punch on arrival  on Sat 23rd Feb from 8.00pm onwards. It is being held at the Scout HQ (at top of Peveril Road) for anyone who helps, or is connected with, Scouting in the District.

The cost is £10 and you will need to bring your own tipple (Adults Only).

Hope you can make it.

Tickets can be booked through Roger Harrison on: 7866757457.

World Scout Jamboree Coffee Morning - 16th February

The final World Scout Jamboree coffee morning is taking place on Saturday 16th February, 9am until 12 midday, at the Mechanic's Institute in Whaley Bridge. 

There will be the usual Tea/Coffee, cakes, raffle etc. Any help that can be offered, cakes or prizes grateful received. The last coffee morning was a great success and we expect that this will be just as well supported.

We are on the final fundraising push now, we are within the final £1000 of the target to allow us to attend the Jamboree in the Summer! We should have the required funding by the end of March.

As always , thanks for everyone’s support. It really is very much appreciated.

Chilly Challenge 2019

True to form Chilly Challenge lived up to its name again in 2019.
8 Scouts and 5 adults walked from the Cat and Fiddle pub to Gradbach Scout Campsite for an overnight stay.
Chilly Challenge is an annual county event to spend one night under canvas in January.
In snowy conditions the walk took 3 hours with a lunch stop at Three Shire Heads.
Hot and plentiful food was supplied by Gradbach staff throughout our stay and was very much appreciated.

A roaring bonfire and marshmallows dried us off and set us up for a ‘cool’ nights sleep.
A big thank you to High Peak District and Gradbach staff who organised the event and to the parents who walked and stayed with us.

Tall Ships Race - Ocean Scout

OCEAN SCOUT IS COMPETING IN THE TALL SHIPS RACES AGAIN IN 2019 

They are looking for young people aged 16-24 years old to join the adventure...

Taking part in a Tall Ships Race is an inspirational cultural experience for young people.

In addition to sailing with Tall Ships of many nations, there are exciting shore events in all the ports visited: Young people are encouraged to join in with inter-crew games and competitions, parties, and a crew parade. Every crew will also take part in a parade of sail and see a stunning firework display over their host port.

No previous sailing experience is necessary.

Tall Ships Races are unique, amazing, and totally unforgettable adventures!

HELP WITH FUNDING A TALL SHIPS RACE ADVENTURE :

We recognise that these amazing adventures are beyond the means of the average young person. There is financial help available for Tall Ships Races. Ask us for details. Apply soon for the best prices and best funding opportunities. 

DATES:

• 22June - 5 July: (18 yrs upwards.) MILEBUILDER DELIVERY VOYAGE IPSWICH TO AALBORG (Denmark) to include Opening Ceremony of Tall Ships Races 2019

• 5 - 13 July TALL SHIPS RACE 1. (16-24 years) AALBORG (Demark) TO FREDRIKSTAD(Norway)

• 13-23 July TALL SHIPS CRUISE. (16-24 years) FREDRIKSTAD (Norway) to BERGEN (Norway). Cruise along the stunning Norwegian coastline in company with the Tall Ships of the world. Stop off along the way in attractive ports and enjoy some fun with the crews of other international vessels.

• 23 July - 4 August. TALL SHIPS RACE 2 ( 16-24 years) BERGEN (Norway) TO AARHUS (Denmark).

• 4 August -17 August (15 - 24 years) TALL SHIPS HOMEWARD CRUISE ( Including participating in  the official end of Tall 2019 Ships Races celebrations in Denmark, and then voyage home to England. AARHUS TO SOUTHAMPTON.

We also advise on travel to and from the boat. We always have a suggested travel route and we try to ensure young people fly as a group. Where possible one of our sea staff will accompany them.  We recognise the travel to/from the boat is a big part of the adventure and we do our best to make it safe and worry free (for the young people and their parents!) 

For more details of these voyages and to find out about how to fund a Tall Ships Race voyage please call Judy on 07927 911981 or email judy@adventuresoffshore.co.uk

For a taste of a Tall Ships Race adventure on Ocean Scout see this film made by 16 year old Sophie on her first ever sailing trip in the Tall Ships Race 2018 CLICK HERE TO WATCH!

Coffee Morning Success

We just wanted to pass on our thanks to all who helped and attended the Scout Coffee morning on Saturday. We had a fantastic turn out and managed to raise over £250 through coffee and cake sales, tombola and the raffle.

This money will go towards funding some of our Scouts to attend the World Jamboree in the Summer.