Next week, Thursday 13th December, we are going Ice Skating to Cleveley's Ice Arena.
Meet: at the annexe at 7pm or there for 7:30pm
Collect: Cleveleys at 9pm to annexe 9:30pm (ish)
Cost: free admission - drinks and snacks up to you
Wear: no uniform, warm clothes and gloves
Transport: Hoping to get a minibus but will still need parents to help with transport
Book online - so we know you are coming
Saturday 1st September
Once again, we have been asked to help at the SVP's Party for the parish's older people.
We are looking for older cubs and scouts to help by: assisting people into mass and social centre; serving drinks and food; and playing bingo on behalf of the less able.This is really appreciated by the people that attend and is a great opportunity to support the community. It also counts towards your community challenge award.
Meet outside Church at 11:45am - Collect from the social centre at 4pm
Wear full smart uniform
Role: Group Treasurer
Aim
- To ensure efficient and effective administration of group financial affairs
What would I have to do?
- Maintain group accounts
- Support sections' accounts
- Receive and pay in members' subscriptions and other monies
- Signatory to Group Bank Accounts
- Issue funds to group sections
- Reimburse receipted expenses
- Pay group bills (Insurance, Rent, HQ Membership, etc)
- Compile and submit Gift Aid claim
- Support Applications for Grants
- Attend group executive meetings
What support will I get?
- Support from Group Scout Leader and Section leaders
- Support and guidance from outgoing group treasurer
- Online accounts spreadsheets
- Online subs recording and gift aid spreadsheets
- Agreed systems and processes to simplify work
- Training from Scout district and HQ factsheets
- Charity Trustee training
- Any minor expenses incurred will be paid
What skills/time/equipment do I need?
- Internet access
- Good cash management skills
- Medium time commitment
- Attendance at 5 x 1h30 meetings on alternate months (Weds evening)
- Attendance at Group Annual General Meeting
- Record and bank members subs at the start of each school term
- Issue monies to sections and individuals as required
- Submission of Gift Aid claim once per year
- This role will require a CRB check
How long is the job for?
- This is an elected role for a 12 month term
- you may choose to stand for election again at that time
Role: Group Secretary
Aim
- To ensure efficient and effective administration of group executive meetings
What would I have to do?
- Prepare and circulate agenda's for meetings
- Attend meetings to participate and take minutes
- Circulate minutes to attendees
- Type any official (ad-hoc) group letters
What support will I get?
- Support from Group Scout Leader and Group Chair in preparing for meetings
- Online email and word processing tools (if required)
- eMailing list for executive members
- Charity Trustee training
- Any minor expenses incurred will be paid
What skills/time/equipment do I need?
- Internet access
- Basic word-processing skills
- Organisation to attend meetings and circulate agendas and minutes in good time
- Low time commitment, meetings are usually one and a half hours every other month
- This role will require a CRB check
How long is the job for?
- This is an elected role for a 12 month term
- you may choose to stand for election again at that time
Through this new partnership, Hobbycraft aims to support the Scout Association by providing art and craft project ideas that are inspiring and fun for Group leaders and Cubs alike.
Hobbycraft currently have 68 stores nationwide with many more new stores opening soon. With over 35,000 products for over 250 art and craft activities, the stores are a real Aladdin’s Cave.
And between 15-21 October, Leaders of all sections will be entitled to a 20% discount in Hobbycraft stores. To find out where your nearest local store is, visit our handy store locator and if one is nearby, simply take your membership card into store to claim your discount.
Parents are also eligible for the in-store discount upon presenting this voucher
What's it for?
The AGM has 2 main purposes:
1) To report the group's financial standing and activities over the last year.
2) To elect an executive committee
What is the executive committee?
The exec committee is the management body of the scout group. It is similar to the governing body of a school or a company's board of directors. It meets 5 times a year, on a Wednesday evening, for about an hour and a half. The executive is responsible for:
- the maintenance of the Group’s property and equipment
- the raising of funds and the administration of the Group’s finance
- the insurance of persons, property and equipment
- Group public occasions
- assisting with the recruitment of Leaders and other adult support
What roles are there?
As well as uniformed leaders, we need the support of parents to fill a number of roles. Under the scout association's rules, these roles cannot be filled by uniformed leaders. This helps ensure that you, the parents, have a say in how the group is run and supports the leaders. Elections are for a 12 month period and the following roles are available:
- Group Chair (1) - nominated by Group Scout Leader
- Chairs meetings and represents the group
- Group Secretary (1)
- Takes minutes at meetings and sends some group correspondence
- Group Treasurer (1)
- Manages the group accounts and financial transactions
- Elected members (4-6)
- represent the parents of their child's section at meetings
- support the group as agreed at meetings
How does this affect me?
Firstly we would like you to attend the AGM. Secondly we would like you to consider whether you or someone you know could support the scout group by taking on one of the above roles for a 12 month period.
Everyone looked very smart and was well behaved. The group photos look brilliant and you can order your copies online here: http://www.onlinepictureproof.com/fresh/albums/events/295121
Our next parade is on Remembrance Sunday, 11th November. Meet at 10am in the annexe or 9:45am for a practice in church if you are doing a bidding prayer or reading.
Please remember that your duty to God is part of the young persons' promise and therefore we expect a good attendance. If for any reason you can not attend, please send apologies to your section leader in advance.
Role: Website editor
Aim
- To ensure efficient and effective management of group membership enquiries
What would I have to do?
- Receive information from a range of sources
- Maintain Google calendar with event dates
- Add news item posts to our Blogger site
- Select images to enhance stories
What support will I get?
- Emailed information to add to site
- Writing style guide
- Training/Instructions in how to use the simple tools
- Regular discussion with Group Scout Leader to address any problems you have
- Any minor expenses incurred will be paid
What skills/time/equipment do I need?
- Internet access
- Basic word-processing skills (you don't need to be a web developer)
- Good organisation to ensure site is kept up to date
- Low time commitment, estimated 2 hours per month
- This role will require a CRB check
How long is the job for?
- Initially we will review together how things are going after 6 months;
- then we will review things annually
Role: Training administrator
Aim
- To support leaders to access Scouting training and maintain effective records
What would I have to do?
- Maintain record of training booked, attended and assessed for leaders
- Notify leaders of relevant upcoming training courses
- Assist leaders to book training
- Ensure leaders' training fees are refunded on completion
What support will I get?
- Access to group records on adult training
- Initial chat/training to agree approach
- Information about training courses, training requirements and course dates
- Regular discussion with Group Scout Leader to address any problems you have
- Any minor expenses incurred will be paid
What skills/time/equipment do I need?
- Friendly and happy to chat to leaders
- Admin skills
- Simple spreadsheet record keeping
- Access to the internet
- Low time commitment, estimated 1 hour per month
- This role requires a CRB check
How long is the job for?
- Initially we will review together how things are going after 6 months;
- then we will review things annually
Role: New members administrator
Aim
- To ensure efficient and effective management of group membership enquiries
What would I have to do?
- Receive and record membership enquiries
- Access group membership records
- Determine best night and section for young person
- Contact parents to offer places and provide more information about the group
- Contact section leaders to let them know about new starters
- Follow up call to parents to check everything has gone ok and whether they need any more info
What support will I get?
- Access to group records on available places
- Initial chat/training to agree approach
- Information about section age ranges and the group
- Regular discussion with Group Scout Leader to address any problems you have
- Any minor expenses incurred will be paid
What skills/time/equipment do I need?
- Friendly and happy to chat to new parents
- Admin skills
- Simple spreadsheet record keeping
- Access to the internet
- Low time commitment, estimated 2 hours per month
- As this role involves accessing young people's details a CRB check will be required
How long is the job for?
- Initially we will review together how things are going after 6 months;
- then we will review things annually
Role: Group clothing administrator
Aim
- To ensure efficient and effective management of group clothing orders (eg Hoodies)
What would I have to do?
- Collect/Receive orders and payments for group clothing
- Pay monies into bank and keep records
- Place clothing orders with supplier(s)
- Management of small stock
- Collect and pay for orders from supplier (based on Inkerman Street)
- Label items with child's names (eg stickers or sellotaped labels)
- Pass items to section leaders for collection
What about money?
- All monies received will be paid into a group bank account
- Clothing orders will be paid for using a group cheque book
- Any minor expenses incurred will be paid
What skills/time/equipment do I need?
- Admin skills
- Simple spreadsheet record keeping
- Access to the internet would be helpful
- Low time commitment, estimated 1 hour per month
- Some time available during the working day to collect orders
- As this role involves handling money a CRB check will be required
How long is the job for?
- Initially we will review together how things are going after 6 months;
- then we will review things annually
| Monday | Cubs | 7:00pm - 8:15pm |
| Tuesday | Beavers | 6:15pm - 7:30pm |
| Cubs | 7:00pm - 8:15pm | |
| Thursday | Beavers | 6:15pm - 7:30pm |
| Scouts | 7:45pm - 9:30pm |
Please see all our term dates for your calendar/diaries.
Over the Summer we have made a few changes:
Scouts
I have asked Margaret Donnelly to support the Beaver leadership team for 12 months. To allow this to happen, we will be consolidating our scouts into a single night temporarily. We will look to relaunch the second troop night in about a years time.
Beavers
Due to changes in our leaders' work patterns we have made some changes to our colony leaders. I'm sure they will have your support to run a good and active programme for our Beaver Scouts.
| Brock Colony | Ribble Colony | |
|---|---|---|
| Leader | Margaret Donnelly | Jo Lloyd |
| Assistants | Louise Jessop Helen Wood Paul Newton Jenny Sumner | Dave Egan Laura Wilkinson Dan Cairns |
Preston & District Scouts in the Community Procession - Friday 7th September 2012
7th Fulwood Scouts in the Torchlight Procession - Saturday 8th September 2012
Information
Some Scouts will be on the float and others will be walking behind. We will contact you individually to let you know your role. Here is some important information:
Walking | ||
Wear | Varies according to teams – see below | |
Bring | A snack that can be eaten on the move You will also need to carry your own rubbish away We will provide a drink | |
On the evening | Have a good tea so that you aren't hungry | |
Meet at | Meet at 7pm on Moor Lane Access for our group is from Adelphi Street, via Harrington Road to Moor Lane We are group number 35 Please make sure your child's team leader knows you have arrived Note that road closures will begin from 6:30pm. As there are 2000 people walking in the procession, public transport is advised. Toilets will be available on Moor Lane before the start. | |
Route | Friargate, Ringway, Lancaster Road, Earl Street, Birley Street, Cheapside, Fishergate, Corporation Street. Map Toilets are available for walkers at Corporation Street | |
Collect from | We are approximately half way through the parade (35/75) so may have the opportunity to watch the remaining floats after we have finished. When the parade will finish is anyone's guess. The best estimate is about 11pm. Your team leader will phone you to let you know when we are ready. We will return to our spot on Adelphi Street to be collected Please make sure your child's team leader knows who will be collecting them and that you have collected them. | |
To make sure we stand out at night, we will have glow sticks, glow balloons and all members will be wearing a fluorescent scout neckie.
Adults may choose to wear uniform, scouting hoodies, team costume or outdoor type clothes.
Young people will be walking in teams as different scouting activities/badges. Your team leader will be in touch soon with more info. Please make sure you have something suitable in good time
Information meetings/workshops will be held on Thursdays 23rd and 30th August.
See attachments below for more info:
The Guild campfire has moved to Preston Minster Church at the top of Church St/Fishergate, same times 1pm - 3pm.
On Saturday 23rd June the Olympic torch comes to Preston and local Scouts and Guides are marking the occasion with a huge campfire on the flag market. It would be great if you could come along and join in the fun – it’s free! Members should wear uniform. If you’re going please let us know here - count me in.
Hope to see you there
The community procession is on Friday 7th September. For most schools this is a school day and you will need to arrange with your child's headteacher for them to be out of school on this day. The county council have confirmed that schools may mark children as "present at approved educational activity" rather than absent, so this will not affect their attendance record.
Some Scouts will be on the float and others will be walking behind. We will contact you individually to let you know your role. Here is some important information:
| Float | Walking | |
|---|---|---|
| Names | Rio, Wilf | George, Ellis, Marcus, Thomas, Molly, Declan, Matthew & Nathaniel |
| Wear | Scouting TShirt/Hoodie*, Navy Blue scout trousers (Not school trousers) 7th Fulwood Neckie | Navy Blue trousers Scouting Tshirt/Hoodie Caving equipment (provided) 7th Fulwood Neckie |
| Bring | Packed lunch (nothing messy as we may have to eat on the go) ie. Just a Sandwich, Biscuit & Small drink This should be in a disposable bag with your child's name | |
| On the morning | Have a good breakfast so that you aren't hungry | |
| Meet at | Broughton Scout HQ (next to Marriott Hotel), 8:30am | Preston College, 10am |
| Transport | By car to float assembly point (Moor Park) | By double decker bus to walkers assembly park (Adlephi Roundabout) |
| Route | Friargate, Ringway, Lancaster Road, Earl Street, Birley Street, Cheapside, Fishergate, Corporation Street. Map | |
| Collect from | Preston College, best guess is 3:30pm - we aren't sure how long the parade will be. We will phone or text you when we are on our way back. | |
* Scouting TShirt/Hoodie
We have decided to wear a casual scout uniform rather than the full smart uniform. Examples of things to wear would be:
Please make sure you have something suitable in good time 
The Explorer scouts think they can retain the trophy - let's prove them wrong.
The Guild campfire has moved to Preston Minster Church at the top of Church St/Fishergate, same times 1pm - 3pm.
On Saturday 23rd June the Olympic torch comes to Preston and local Scouts and Guides are marking the occasion with a huge campfire on the flag market. It would be great if you could come along and join in the fun – it’s free! Members should wear uniform. If you’re going please let us know here - count me in.
Hope to see you there
More information can be found in the Newsletter
It would be great to take some scouts from 7th Fulwood along and we can look at fundraising jointly to reduce the cost.
If there's a possibility you're interested let us know - Count me in
The competition takes place over a week-end, starting before lunch time on the Saturday, and ending mid afternoon on the Sunday.
The competition shall judge the standards and abilities of the Scout Patrol to plan, organise, and run their own weekend camp, which should have an active and fun programme and shall include the preparation and cooking of meals.
With the leadership of the Patrol Leader, the Scout Patrol will be expected to pitch and setup their own campsite, to build and demonstrate at least three camp gadgets, to prepare and cook a three course international meal, to prepare and cook a breakfast over a wood fire, to run at least one patrol activity as well as complete some weekend challenges.
The Scout Patrol shall be self-sufficient for the weekend, bringing with them all necessary camping and activity equipment. All costs for the camp, including site camping fees and activity costs shall be covered by the attending Scout Patrol.
The competition will be held at Waddecar Scout Camp Site
Event Start: 11:00am Saturday 7th July 2012
Event Finish: 2:45pm Sunday 8th July 2012 with the Trophy Presentation
Who's interested? - Count me in
Sunday 17th June
After Church Parade you’ll have time to nip home and get changed before returning to the school field for an afternoon of fun. Building on the success of the parish centre’s 50th and parish garden party, the 2 events have joined forces to make what promises to be a great afternoon, with plenty to do. The scout group are running the BBQ, so no need to make lunch at home. Children will need to be accompanied and supervised.
St Anthony’s parish celebrates its feast day this weekend with a special feast day mass on Sunday 17th June. The scout group has been asked to join in this occasion with a Church Parade. Beavers, Cubs and Scouts should attend in full smart uniform. We will meet in the annexe as usual at 10am and parents can collect young people from the annexe after mass at around 11:30am.
(Note Monday 11th June is an inset day at St Anthony's School so the perfect opportunity to catch up on any missed sleep)
Arriving just after lunch for an afternoon of fun at Waddecar near Garstang. Will you canoe round the pirate island, tackle the pirates obstacle course or search for the pirates' treasure? After a hearty pirate feast and a few sea shanty's round the fire, there's just time for a pirate film before settling down for the night in a comfortable wood cabin. With more activities being planned for Sunday it promises to be a fantastic weekend.
First Beaver Sleepover?
We know that a first sleepover can be a daunting experience (sometimes more so for parents than for the Beavers). We will have a parents evening beforehand to provide you with all the information you need including menus and contact information.
You are also very welcome to contact any of the leaders to ask any questions you have now. If you’re unsure or have any reservations please speak to us and we’ll do our best to help.
Book now - £20
You can book online now or alternatively send your payment (cash or cheque, payable to 7th Fulwood Scout Group) in a clearly marked envelope.
Those of you on the Guild Camp this weekend, may have seen leaders wearing the new 7th Fulwood Hoodie.
These are now available for young people too.
Not a replacement for the formal uniform, but a great way to look your best on informal occasions, around camp and on trips.
Specification
- Air jet spun yarn for softer feel and no pill
- Double needle stitching
- Pouch pocket
- Set-in sleeves
- 1 x 1 athletic rib with spandex
- Quarter turned to eliminate centre crease
- Double lined hood
- Adult sizes with matching drawstring
- Youth sizes without draw cord, in line with EU childrenswear legislation
- Fabric : 50% Cotton 50% Polyester Preshrunk
- Weight : 270g/m²
Sizes -
Children's- Small 28", Med 32", Large 36", Ex large 38".
Adults - small 34-36", med 38-40", large 42-44, ex large 46-48, double ex large 50-52
Price : £15
Place your order now...
Spaces are still available at the County's annual camp for the Scout Section. Join over a thousand scouts at Waddecar for an activity-packed fun weekend.
You can book online now or pay cash/cheque. Places limited to a maximum of 12 and absolute booking deadline of Wednesday at Waves.
No uniform required, just bring your swimming things. We will cover the cost of admission, but you may want to bring some money for drinks/snacks afterwards.
If someone is available to take you, meet at Waves at 7:15pm. If not, I am trying to organise some transport, so let me know if you need a lift.
Let me know if you are coming - Count me in
As well as being the patron saint of England, Saint George is also the patron saint of Scouting and so every year scouts across the country mark the occasion of St Georges Day.
On Sunday (22nd April) – St Georges Day Parade
This is the one occasion of the year when all Scouts in the District parade together and:
On Sunday (22nd April) – St Georges Day Parade
This is the one occasion of the year when all Scouts in the District parade together and:
Everyone is expected to attend
Please ensure that your uniform is of the highest standard, with:
- New Badges - sewn on your uniform (especially the membership badges). It would be great to see everyone wearing their new badges (Preston Guild, Project Peru and Diamond Jubilee)
- Old Badges - removed (Preston Cen)
- Neckerchiefs - washed, ironed, nicely rolled, with a woggle.
- Scout trousers (or school trousers if you do not have any)
- School shoes (no trainers)
On the day…
Mrs Gardner has kindly agreed that St Anthony’s pupils may wear their Beaver, Cub or Scout uniform to school on Monday 23rd April.
Following on from this, if anyone should express an interest in Scouting, we do have spaces available, please speak to the section leaders or myself. There is also a recruiter badge available for young people bringing along a friend who goes on to be invested.
The Scout Association is the UK’s largest mixed youth movement. We offer activities, adventure and personal development opportunities to more than 400,000 young people and 100,000 adult volunteers. We believe in helping young people grow in confidence and explore their potential as well as providing a range of adult volunteering opportunities.
YOUR TIME, YOUR CHOICEVolunteering for Scouting gives you the chance to try different activities, visit new places and learn and share skills. You can decide how much or little time you wish to give and how you spend that time. It could be an evening a week or one weekend a year.
WHY VOLUNTEER?
- you’ll have fun and feel rewarded
- you’ll learn new skills
- you’ll make new friends
- you’ll gain externally recognised qualifications
- you’ll add to your CV (practical skills, team working, management skills, communication)
- you’ll make a difference and give something back to your community.
There are plenty of opportunities, including
- working directly with young people
- supporting or managing other volunteers
- providing specialist support, such as in fundraising, training or media relations
- managing events
- looking after the administrative side of Scouting, such as a secretary or treasurer.
No matter what you are interested in or what skills you wish to develop, there is a role for you.
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
By volunteering, you will be making a positive difference to the lives of young people. From archery to canoeing, camping to drama, young people get the opportunity to try new things, explore their talents, develop their values and beliefs and make the most out of life.
Most adults involved in providing Scouting to young people juggle this commitment with work and family life. Remember, you can decide how much or little time you give to Scouting – occasional help is better than no help at all
SUPPORT FOR YOU
By volunteering, you will be making a positive difference to the lives of young people. From archery to canoeing, camping to drama, young people get the opportunity to try new things, explore their talents, develop their values and beliefs and make the most out of life.
Most adults involved in providing Scouting to young people juggle this commitment with work and family life. Remember, you can decide how much or little time you give to Scouting – occasional help is better than no help at all
SUPPORT FOR YOU
- a telephone support and information service
- a full colour, 80 page magazine six times a year
- six special supplements each year for your specialist area
- ongoing training and development
- a dedicated and daily updated website with thousands of downloadable resources to help you in your role
- discounts on a range of outdoor gear and other offers
Older Cubs and Scouts needed to help at the SVP society's annual Easter Party.
Young people will help the older people at the party in getting into church and the Social centre, serving drinks and food, and playing bingo.
Meet outside church at 1145am and collect from the social centre at 4pm. Full smart uniform (no trainers).
Put your name down here - Count me in
Preston Guild year is now well underway and you may have seen the Preston Passion on TV over the Easter weekend. The main Guild week is in September and we are now looking for people to get involved and be part of the Scout Group's Guild events.
For many people their strongest memories of Preston Guild are of taking part or watching the spectacular processions.
There are 3 processions relevant to the Group:
- Saturday 3rd September 2pm - Churches ProcessionSt Anthony's parish are well on with the planning for this event
- Friday 7th September 11am - Community ProcessionPreston District scouts will have a float in this procession and are looking for 80 young people to take part. Note that this is a school day and consent will be required for pupils to be absent on this day.
- Saturday 8th September 8pm - Torchlight Procession7th Fulwood are entering a walking float in the Grand Finale of Guild Week and everyone is invited to join us.
If your son or daughter is interested in being in these processions let us know - Count me in
We need your help!
I'd like to get a group of adult's together to help organise the torchlight procession. A variety of jobs are available including: sharing ideas, administration, making things, publicity and stewarding on the evening. Don't worry if you don't have much time available, we appreciate anything you can offer.
Let us know what you could do - I'd like to help
There will be no Beavers on Tuesday or Thursday.
Cubs will be on as usual on Monday and Tuesday.
Scouts will be having a joint night at Waddecar on Tuesday 7pm-9pm and then there will be no Scouts on Thursday.
All sections will return after the Easter break w/c 23rd April
Wear your uniform to school.
As well as being the patron saint of England, Saint George is also the patron saint of Scouting and so every year Scouts across the country mark the occasion of St Georges Day.
As well as being the patron saint of England, Saint George is also the patron saint of Scouting and so every year Scouts across the country mark the occasion of St Georges Day.
Mrs Gardner has kindly agreed that St Anthony’s pupils may wear their Beaver, Cub or Scout uniform to school on Monday 23rd April.
This is a great opportunity to tell your friends about Beavers, Cubs or Scouts. We have spaces in most sections, speak to your leader or call Andrew on 978150 to join. You can even gain you recruiter badge if you bring along a friend who goes on to be invested.
St George's Day Parade
Sun 22nd April, 10am - 12pm,
City Centre
All Beavers, Cubs, Scouts are expected to attend
Please put the date in your diary now.
Uniform on the day should be of the highest standard. Please replace any missing items and sew on all badges.
RSVP if you can't attend on the day.