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What did we do this weekend? Our Consultation and DC teams came together at our Conference over the weekend and discussed Compass, our plans for growth, the new County structure, appointing a District Youth Commissioners and having some time with Wayne Bulpitt UK Chief Commissioner who discussed what were his plans for Scouting over the next few years.. As one of my American cousins would say “Awesome!”
Paul Trayler - County Commisiioner
The Scouting Memorial Project Team are proud to share the Scout Memorial design with everyone. Congratulations to Karen Smith (BSL in the 19th Whitley Bay, Northumberland) and Lottie Ibbotson (a Scout from St Chad’s Greys Scout Troop, North Yorkshire) for their winning entries that combined together so well and thank you to everyone who has worked so hard to bring the project to this stage. Congratulations also to the runners up Amanda Harrison and Karen Magee (both from Chingford District in Greater London North East) and thank you to everyone who entered.
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On the 21st of June, the 8th Barking and Dagenham Scout Group laid out a MILE of pennies! The pennies were donated from a variety of local sponsors and supporters. Children from the 8th completed the task in 12 and half hours! A fantastic effort by all. The pennies donated go towards funding activities for the Group. We are really impressed by their hard work and dedication! Well done the 8th Barking & Dagenham.
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Laura Pethers (on right) with Jo(anne) Ray (wearing the latest designer onesie from Scout Shop) who has just completed 13 years as ADC (Cubs). Joanne’s leadership of Romford’s Cub Scout Section over 13 years since 2001 was recognised with thanks and appreciation from Cubs, families and Leaders across Romford.
John Hartie
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As 2014 was a World Cup year The 21st Epping Forest South Scouts decided to hold their own version of the World Cup. Each Scout, including Leaders, picked countries out of a hat and for the 4-week duration of the Fifa World Cup they played that team and supported that Nation. There were various activities associated to each country, such as food tasting and making mascots. One of the Scout Leaders brought in some Subbuteo to re-create the football matches that were taking place. Almost none of the children had seen or played Subbuteo before and there was much excitement amongst the group. A quick lesson in the do’s and don’ts of flicking and general rules of the game was given before the tournament got underway. 6 tables were set up in the church hall so that a number of games could all be played at the same time. Those not involved in playing a match were keen to watch their opponents to find out how the result of each match would affect their own position in the league table. The tension built each week as we headed to the final 16 teams. As the Subbuteo being used was old and well played with, the pitches were very frayed at the edges and a few of the players had been glued together more than once, an email was sent to Paul Lamond Games (now the distributors of Subbuteo) asking if they would be able to help with the final stages of the tournament where we needed some new substitutes and signings to see the teams through! Everyone at Paul Lamond Games was very helpful and supportive and within a few days a large box arrived containing teams, goals, balls and pitch. The 21st EFS completed the World Cup and France (with George Flaherty in charge) are our current champions. Without the help from Paul Lamond games we may never have completed our World Cup so a massive thank you to them for their support
and enthusiasm. Subbuteo was such a hit with all of the children that some have asked about starting a District League. We do hope to make this one of our District events so that we can open the game of Subbuteo up to everyone in Epping Forest South, knowing that they will get the same enjoyment from the game as we did and still do! Dean Gibson – Leader 21st Epping Forest South
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During the August Bank Holiday weekend, 21st-25th August 2014, I, along with my three other team members, completed an expedition for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Silver Award. The trek itself took place in Derbyshire, where we walked for three days, and camped for two nights, carrying everything we needed, in order to be self-sufficient, on our backs. After weeks of preparation and planning for this event, Thursday 21st August finally came around, it wouldn’t be long before the four of us, who rather enjoy the lifestyle and comforts of the city, would be launched into the world of mountains and valleys and lakes and forests, The Countryside. It wouldn’t be long before each of us would have to say goodbye to the one thing which we held dearest in our lives, our beloved mobile phones… We arrived at the 15th Chingford Scout hall, on Thursday evening, and all set out for Derbyshire at around 5:30am, on the next day, all in good time for the start of our actual expedition, on the 23rd August. Setting off on Saturday 23rd August was like letting a child into a sweetshop – we all paced quickly through the first leg with masses of energy and enthusiasm, though it wasn’t long before we ran out of energy, and needed to stop for a sugar break ourselves. With our project being ‘Naturally eroded areas compared to artificially destroyed land’, we passed many rivers and quarries over the weekend. A large part of our project work for the first day was the River Wye, which we followed for approximately 4km – it was challenging at times, though luckily nobody fell in. However, the same cannot be said for our practice expedition, which took place in April. Sunday 24th August, day two of our expedition, was a brand new day, with a different route to follow, which brought with it brand new obstacles for us to tackle. The main feature on this route was a string of quarries – one of which we walked through, following a public footpath. Well, we were supposed to, any-way. When we actually arrived at the quarry, it seemed evident that the footpath, which we had spent about an hour and a half looking for, had been engulfed, and was now non-existent. On the verge of breaking the rule of ‘no phones’, in order to contact our assessor, and risking the possibility of failing the whole expedition, we decided to follow a railway track, in order to get around the quarry, and get back on the right path. It was risky. But it had to be done. Because of this, the route actually took us over three hours longer to complete. The third and final day of our expedition soon came round, and met us with yet another challenge. The weather. Waking up with positive attitudes on the morning of the 25th August, our good moods were soon dampened, as we trudged along our route amidst the misty, foggy, wet spitting of the rain, which was persistent throughout the day. The awful conditions made it extremely hard at times to accurately navigate our way along our route. Nevertheless, each and every one of us were all as eager to get back to the minibus, meaning that we walked as fast as our tired legs could carry us, and missed out on a lunch break – much to my disappointment. Just as our expedition was coming to an end, the sun decided to show its face, restoring our good moods, and ending the expedition on a high, as we each saw the minibus, our saviour, in the car park, ready to take us back home. By Lauren Holmes
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A Personal reflection on the WW1 Commemoration Service at Westminster Abbey. I was fortunate through Scout HQ to get a ticket to Westminster Abbey on 4th August 2014 for the Commemoration Service of the outbreak of
the First World War. I travelled to the event in Scout uniform and was seated with a number of other Scout and Guide Leaders in the Nave adjacent to the Transept. The focus of the service was on the last moments of peace before the United Kingdom declared war on Germany; touched on the attitudes of those preparing for war - some relished the prospect, others dreaded it; and also captured some of the earliest reflections on the horrific reality of the first months of the war. The service was conducted to “a packed house” with impeccable dignity and suitable ceremony. There were political leaders including Nick Clegg, Ed Milliband, Boris Johnson, and we were treated to readings by members of the armed forces and a range of actors including Dame Penelope Keith (can’t see or hear her without thinking of the Good Life!). Scripture readings and hymns sung hauntingly by the Choir of Westminster Abbey added to the occasion and a range of organ recitals captured the gravitas of the occasion. As the service progressed sections of the congregation extinguished their candles until HRH The Duchess of Cornwall extinguished the remaining flame at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior. By this time darkness had fallen as Sir Edward Grey, the Foreign Secretary, predicted in his famous remark 100 years ago that the lamps were going out all over Europe. In the Abbey, the single flame of the Paschal Candle remained burning. “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.” (St John 1:1-5) John Hartie, 6th Romford
THE COUNTY CONGRATULATES THE FOLLOWING ON THEIR AWARDS BAR TO THE AWARD OF MERIT Hornchurch: Peter Ager Mrs Eileen Gibson AWARD OF MERIT Romford:
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CHIEF SCOUT COMMENDATION FOR GOOD SERVICE Ilford NorthWest: Philip Merchant Romford:
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The Beavers enjoyed a Scouting Skills taster day, featuring building shelters, pitching tents, mini-pioneering, orienteering and BBQ cooking. One Beaver described the day awesome! Sue Cruse—8th Hornchurch
The County Congratulates Dean Jefferys on being granted the Freedom of the City of London
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The 37th Chingford Beavers had a special visitor to their meeting, Ivor Goodsite. Ivor talked to the Beavers about construction site safety and how building sites may look like good places to play but are, in fact, very dangerous. Never Play On A Building Site was Ivor’s motto. The Beavers had the opportunity to dress up in construction clothing and have their photo take with Ivor Goodsite. On Wednesday 27th August 2014, the Beavers from the 37th Chingford had a fantastic trip to the Chef School at the Toby Carvery in Buckhurst Hill. They were given a very warm welcome and the Beavers learned all about different types of fruit and vegetables through fun games and a quiz. The highlight of the trip was a free carvery meal with plenty of vegetables! A great time was had by all!
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An observation comment from Bagheera that Wingrove Hall,Chingford District Headquarters needed a lick of paint was the seed planted and by July found the 32nd Chingford Cub Pack take on the mammoth task of bringing it to fruition as their latest community project. Other projects this year included litter picking, gardening and serving tea and cakes at a Church coffee morning, but this proved to be the most difficult to implement having no similar activity to use as guidance and the background whisperings that it could all go horribly wrong. Regardless, in true Scout style, Cubs with the help of an Explorer, a Scout and five Beavers, faced the unknown and did their best, spending their Saturday working hard, sanding, washing and painting the lower part of the hall. Parents and friends with motivation from a BBQ and some sunshine helped to make this a great enjoyable, very successful day, turning not only the hall, but themselves blue too!
Shere Khan, ACSL, 32nd Chingford