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February 2018
Local champion and Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy unite Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy has taken receipt of a defibrillator thanks to the efforts of some school fundraising, local residents and businesses, all galvanised by a local champion, Keeley Ward.
Keeley Ward is an unusually busy person. A resident of Bilsthorpe and mum of an energetic 2-year-old, she works full time, is the Chair of Bilsthorpe’s Branch of the Royal British Legion and is the Unit Manager for St John Badger’s. In June last year she added to her schedule the wish to raise enough money to buy four defibrillators for the community’s use, costing a whopping £8000. By November Keely had reached her
goal thanks to the help of local residents, businesses and grants from charitable and commercial organisations. (Continued on page 29)
Farnsfield Beavers take on Winter challenge hike 1st Farnsfield Beavers and Cubs joined over 1400 young people this January in the annual Nottinghamshire Emergency Scout Support Team (NESST) Challenge Walk. It is held every year in the lovely grounds of the Walesby Forest campsite in north Nottinghamshire. The Beaver colony worked hard, walking a fabulous 2 miles, and the Cub pack completed an even greater ramble of four miles over more challenging varied terrain in the dark. The young people had lots of fun and worked hard hiking over newly ploughed fields at night, while answering clues about super heroes along the way and enjoyed their well-earned hot dogs and chips at the end. Both sections did extremely well, and
earned themselves their well-deserved staged hikes away badge where they earn a badge for every hike they do! The sections spent an evening before the event preparing themselves for their winter walk; becoming familiar with survival bags, first aid kits, warm clothing, sensible footwear and waterproofs. The young people had to carry their own water and spare clothing in order to be prepared, in case of themselves or a fellow walker getting cold or wet in the winter conditions. Farnsfield Beavers and Cubs meet weekly during term time at the Farnsfield Village Centre. If you would like to find out more, please contact Group Scout Leader Chris Blockley, on 07779324341.
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