Activation 2019

Activation is an exciting event run by Derbyshire Scouts which gives the attendees chance to try out 4 exciting and adventurous activities, meet other Scouts from across the County and learn new skills. Cubs and younger Scouts are invited on the Saturday (up to their 11th birthday) and Scouts and Explorers on the Sunday (from their 10th birthday to accommodate older Cubs transitioning). No children under 8 can attend but if they are still Beavers but will be over 8 they are welcome to book on. 

Bookings must be via www.derbyshirescouts.org/activation/. If you would like to confirm a particular child or group of children, the organisers can help you with this but you should receive an email when you make the booking.

They will be closing the booking system on 31st May to enable them to finalise Registers etc.

Please email activation@derbyshirescouts.org to contact the organiser directly if you have any queries. This event is run by the County, not 1st Taxal Scouts. 

Note: Parents/carers are not generally allowed on site unless their child has a particular need which makes this necessary and this would need to be approved by the organisers and a DBS provided by their group. They have a team providing excellent pastoral support on-site. It is important that parents and leaders advise them of any additional needs so they can ensure the child gets the best care and has a fantastic experience. 

Kandersteg 2020 opportunity

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.