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CHRISTMAS seems but a distant memory, but our members are looking forwards.
Plans are in place for their programmes in the coming year. Scout Troops and Explorer Units deciding where to go for their main summer camp and no doubt a few weekends as well.
Beavers and Cubs won't be overlooked planning their activities outdoors. Some of the programmes may have changed to take advantage of the snowy conditions this week.
As a District, we have two major events coming up before the summer
* St George's Day and Promise Renewal in April sees us once more at the Dome.
* The District Camp in May will get everyone together for a weekend of activities – canoeing, climbing, abseiling, bridge building, crafts and even a Tyrolean Traverse – with something new and challenging for everyone.
We certainly won't be standing still this year.
Dave Parker
District Commissioner High Peak District Scout Council
1st Chinley
1st Chinley Scout Group are full steam ahead, kitting out the cellar of their hut as a workshop.
The Scouts have been working hard on designing and making shields and emblems to adorn the walls and learning the art of concrete mixing while finding time to try a bit of Morris Dancing, sewing and clothes making. The Cubs have been testing their torches while night hiking. The Beavers have completed their Safety badge and are now working on their Healthy Eating one. All sections are preparing for the Group Camp/Sleepover in March.
1st Taxal (Whaley Bridge)
For more information, contact their Group Scout Leader on linda@birches.plus.com.
1st Chapel
The Beaver colony were visited by the Woodland Trust and together they planted oak saplings and built bird feeders; they have also made Four Seasons calenders and Chinese lanterns to celebrate Chinese New Year. A trip to the local pantomime beckons this week.
Kinder Cub Pack have worked towards obtaining their Map Reading and D.I.Y. badges and a trip to the pantomime is planned. The pack is sorry to lose Damien Moss who has been helping Leaders as part of his Duke of Edinburgh Award challenge.
Bowden Cub Pack have been learning about exercise and healthy eating as part of their Fitness Challenge and about how vital clean drinking water is as part of their Global Challenge.
The Pathfinder Scouts have been bowling, ice-skating and shooting. The Scouts are working towards their First Aid and Global Challenge badges.
The Group is excited about the forthcoming centenary celebrations, when it is planned to recreate a torch-lit walk to the top of Ecccles Pike which former Scouts are invited to join.
1st Buxton (Silverlands)
For more information contact their Group Scout Leader, Roger Harrison on 01298 22591.3rd Buxton (Harpur Hill)
All sections of the group took part in a group carol service. The nativity story was told by the Cubs and the Beavers entertained around 50 parents.
A number of bronze & silver Chief Scout Awards were presented. Dave Parker, District Commissioner presented leaving gifts to departing Cub Leader, Jim Fearns, who has left for a new job in Malta.
Camps are being planned in Walesby Forest in Nottinghamshire, Orchard Farm near Ashbourne and also the local district camp taking place in May. The group still needs to recruit new leaders for the Cub Section. If you can help, call Group Scout Leader, Mark Rushworth on 01298 72038/07949 965194.
14th Buxton (Burbage)
Three Cubs took part in the ready steady cook competition, and congratulated the Chapel Group who won.
Cubs have been learning their knots and lashings ready for the District Camp in May, and completed their Astronomer Badge. There will be a trip to Arbor Low and the White Hall climbing wall.
The six Scouts are building a model camp site, and if the Scout Group grows, it will need new leaders/helpers. Anyone interested should contact Sue West on 01298 22541.
1st Hayfield
For more information contact their Group Scout Leader via e-mail at hayfieldscouts@tiscali.co.uk.
17th Buxton (Fairfield)
For more information contact their Group Scout Leader on 07973 684707.
ICBINV Explorers (Whaley) & Centurions (Buxton)
The group hopes to open new Explorer units across the District.
To find out more, please contact ste.sidebotham@hotmail.co.uk (ICBINV - Whaley Bridge Area) or matt_collins83@hotmail.com (Centurions - Buxton Area) for more information. Explorers are aged 14 – 18.
High Peak Scout Fellowship
If you want to come along and/or join the Fellowship, then please contact the Secretary, Lance Davis on lance@chapelscouts.org.uk.
Gradbach Scout Camp
The campsite enjoyed some real success in 2008 with over 5,000 people visiting.
In May it will host the second High Peak District Camp, "Wallaboree" with lots of activities planned for over 250 youngsters. Plans are now being put together to build a new toilet / shower block for campers.
If you can help with materials / fundraising, please contact Mark Rushworth on 01298 72038 / 07949 965194 or visit their website www.gradbachscoutcamp.org.uk
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Weather for Buxton
Wednesday 08 February 2012
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: -3 C to 0 C
Wind Speed: 12 mph
Wind direction: South east
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