July 2018
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Farnsfield Cubs water fun day Cubs from across Nottinghamshire gathered for a Cub Water Activity Fun Day on Saturday 2nd June. With nearly 30 plus members of 1st Farnsfield Cubs attending and 300 from across Nottinghamshire, it was one of the biggest water events the Cubs have attended in recent times. Held at the newly developed Nottinghamshire Scouts Adventure Centre at Hoveringham, the day was adventure packed with loads of on, and off, water activities for the 8 to 10 ½ year olds to do. Cubs had the chance to take part in exciting water-based activities, ranging from kayaking to sailing, to canoeing and even a chance to take an adventure on a handmade raft! They also went on a nature trail around the local lake. Despite some inclement weather at the start of the day, it stayed dry and the Cubs enjoyed a great taste of adventure on the water.
Thank you to the adults that made it possible. If you have a skill and think you can help Farnsfield Cubs continue to offer young people every day adventure then get in touch. We can't do this without great adult volunteers. Visit 1stfarnsfield.org. uk/volunteer to see what role might suit you or just get in contact with Chris on 07779324341 for a chat.
Blidworth and District Historical & Heritage Society On June 5th our regular monthly meeting was once again well attended by members and guests. A full programme of events began with the main speaker for the evening, Howard Heeley. This is the second time that Howard has visited us and on this occasion his subject was “Stained Glass Aviation Commemoration” Initially, Howard explained how glass is made by mixing together some form of silica, an alkali, and lime or lead oxide. The colour is produced by adding a metallic oxide. Stained glass was usually produced to make windows. The light would shine through eloquently demonstrating a means of expression that very few means of art are able. It is a form
of painting that began over 1,000 years ago and is still essentially made the same way today. Our speaker then showed us numerous slides and examples of this art form that is used to commemorate Aviation today and the stories attached to each. A Zeppelin missed its target during WW1 whilst searching for the City of Lincoln. The parish church of St John in Washingborough, Lincolnshire has a Norman tower and a stained glass window inside the church depicts the zeppelin raid on the village in 1916. (Continued on page 11)
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