Llangollen District
Scouts
Sgowtiaid Ardal Llangollen
Annual Review Adroddiad Blynyddol 2013 – 2014
It’s simple. Scouting offers young people adventure that’s hard to find anywhere else. We challenge and inspire our kids to become the best people they can possibly be.
Campfire at Great Tower Scout Camp, Lake District
Scouts are making a big difference. More teenagers are joining than ever and more young people are making a huge impact on their communities. The Scout Association’s Impact Report 2012
Front Cover Photographs Beavers: Scouts: Cubs: Explorers: Cubs:
Fun in the mud at Manley Mere Canoe practice at Cae Llwyd Archery at Kibblestone Camp Site DofE Expedition, River Trent Kibblestone Camp Site
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The Scout Association exists by the authority of a Royal Charter, granted by King George V in 1912 and supplemented by further Charters granted by King George V and Queen Elizabeth II. These Charters give authority to the Bye Laws of the Association, which are approved by Her Majesty’s Privy Council.
Purpose and Methods of the Scout Association The purpose of Scouting is to contribute to the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities. Scouting uses a Method, which is young people, in partnership with adults, enjoying what they are doing, learning by doing participating in varied and progressive activities, making choices for themselves, taking responsibility for their own actions, working in groups, taking increasing responsibility for others, taking part in activities outdoors, sharing in prayer and worship and making and living out their Promise.
Membership is open to all, irrespective of gender, race religion, culture and economic background
Patron:
HM Queen Elizabeth
President:
HRH The Duke of Kent
Founder:
Robert Baden-Powell OM
Year founded
1907
The Chief Scout:
Bear Grylls
Registered Charity Number:
306101
United Kingdom Membership
over 500,000
World Membership:
31 million in all but five countries of the world
The Welsh Scout Council Cyngor Sgowtiaid Cymru Chief Commissioner Wales:
Gareth Watson and Jim Hopkins
Chairman of the Welsh Scout Council:
Stuart Taylor
The Welsh Scout Council Office: The Old School, Wine Street, Llantwit Major, CF61 1RZ. Tel 01446 795277, Email admin@scoutswales.org.uk
Welsh Scout Council website:
www.scoutswales.org.uk
Registered Charity number
522572
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Scouting in Llangollen District The District is responsible for promoting the development of Scouting in the District and arranging co-operation with other organisations. It is also responsible for the raising of funds and the administration of the District’s finance and property and supervising the administration of Groups, particularly in relation to finance and the trusteeship of property. Attending to District administration, particularly relating to the appointment of Leaders, Section Assistants, Skills Instructors, Administrators and Advisers forms an important role for the District. The Llangollen Scout District covers an area comprising the southern part of Denbighshire and the south western part of Wrexham Maelor. It extends from Llandrillo and Corwen along the Dee valley to Chirk and includes from Johnstown to the Ceiriog valley.
The District is part of the Clwyd Area Scout Association which brings together the Llangollen District with the Scout Districts of Wrexham, Vale of Clwyd and Flintshire.
District Contacts • •
District Commissioner District Secretary
Jo Gregory Toni Harris
01978 790509 01978 854940
Group Contacts • • • • • • • •
1st Ceiriog Valley 1st Chirk 1st Corwen 1st Johnstown 1st Llangollen 1st Penycae 1st Ruabon 1st Trevor
Trevor Bates Maud-ann Redford Eleanor Cole Dorothy Tunnah Roger Cragg Gerry Kellett Mem Love Elaine Anderton
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The Growth of Scouting in Llangollen District Since the revamp of Scouting in 2002 the numbers in our District have doubled. The graph also shows the increase in UK numbers. There are still communities in our District without a Scouting provision so there is potential for further growth. 600000
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Annual Census of Membership Each year on 31st January a national census of Scouting’s membership is carried out. The table below gives a summary of the returns from the Llangollen District for the last 10 years. Year
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47 49 40 47 63 83 83 78 68 82
85 79 69 77 90 66 109 109 102 116
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39 37 37 43 41 47 46 56 70 72
241 235 235 266 292 292 343 351 371 376
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Llangollen District Scouts – Annual Report Well, what a year it's been! Llangollen District has seen some changes in the last year. I had never considered taking on the role of DC and acted rather impulsively in taking it on but thanks to the people around who agreed / were bullied / were persuaded (delete as applicable) to take on additional, key jobs, I haven't regretted that decision (yet!) Many thanks to Roger Cragg for handing the District over in such a strong state and offering ongoing support. A massive thanks to the District team for hitting the ground running to provide the expertise and support at grass roots level. Membership numbers have continued to rise slowly, as they have for several years. Congratulations to Beavers who achieved a 21% rise in members at census, followed by Cubs at 14%. A shortage of adults for the Scout section has unfortunately affected a couple of groups temporarily but thanks to the support of other groups, those Scouts that wished to continue have had the opportunity to do so. We have, however, seen the development of a new Scout Troop in the Ceiriog Valley which complements their almost new Cub Pack. We are privileged to have Dee Valley Scout Canoe Club which offers training and trips to youth members and inexperienced adults in the District, meaning all members have the opportunity to develop canoe and kayak skills. These opportunities have allowed our Explorer Scouts to choose to complete Duke of Edinburgh expeditions by water as well as on foot. Further change is afoot for our adults and participants over the next 12 months. Nationally, the Scouting programme is regularly reviewed to remain relevant and exciting to members from 6 to 25 years. The first new badges have just been launched and more change is planned for next year. Who would have thought 10 years ago that 6 year old Beavers would get the chance to do campfire cooking, let alone camp in tents and complete a camp craft badge? Of course, upping the opportunities in Beavers puts pressure on leaders of Cubs, Scouts and Explorers to maintain that progression through their sections - an exciting time ahead and I'm convinced we have the leaders to do it! Finally congratulations to Sion Davies, James Cragg and Gavin Scott on completion of Duke of Edinburgh Gold Awards this year. Sion also achieved the highest award in Scouting The Queen's Scout Award and attended the parade at Windsor Castle. These are phenomenal awards that take exceptional commitment - we are so proud of you! I would like to offer thanks, from myself, but especially on behalf of our 300+ young people, to all our leaders for the time and commitment you put in. It truly makes a difference!
Joanne Gregory - District Commissioner
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Cae Llwyd: District Campsite Report The site was again well used last year – April to October mostly. Unfortunately, it remains the case that the site is not used very often by Scouting within the District. I can say that all those who use it from outside the District are very complimentary on the site and are very envious of having such a beautiful ‘green field’ camp site. As I have said before, I know the access is difficult however, there is not much that can be done to make it better – but if you can arrange transport to the stone bridge it is possible to walk the rest. It is certainly worth it – it’s a great site. It is also possible to arrange for Cub Scouts [Outdoor and Outdoor Plus Challenges] to use the site. Scouts [Expedition Challenge] and Explorer Scouts [DoE expedition training] could hike to the site using it as a lightweight camp venue. Also an absolutely ideal site for Survival Skill experiences for both sections and even winter camps for the brave! To find out availability please contact me. There have been a number of canoe sessions on the water last year. In addition, the newly formed Dee Valley Scout Canoe Club ran two weekends during the summer. Two separate days for 1* canoe training and assessment in June and two more in July concentrating on 2* training and assessment. These were well attended by over 30 individuals in scouting within the District. The District also ran a very successful Foundation Safety and Rescue training session. We still haven’t managed to restore the building that is part of the site. There had been previous efforts on restoration. The major issue now is dealing with the damaged asbestos roof. If anyone has any contacts in dealing with asbestos please let me or Roger know. We can’t do anything else to the building until the asbestos is dealt with. If we can fully restore the building we will be able to again store equipment there making the site more attractive for increased use.
Gerry Kellett - Camp Warden
District Beaver Report Llangollen District Beavers have been busy again with activities. We recently had an Indian themed sleepover which was enjoyed by all in attendance where the children created wigwams, Dream catchers, and a huge totem pole which was put in a draw at the end of the sleepover, one happy little beaver took this home with pride , not sure how happy his parents were though. They had war paint on their faces and made Indian headdresses, we had an indoor campfire, told stories and sang songs. In the next month we shall be holding a district camp out/in at Penycae, the children will be going off for a daytrip to Underwater Street in Liverpool where lots of fun will be had by all.
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On Saturday 10th May we held the JOTT from Llangollen to Trevor alongside the Canal Path, we had in excess of 50 Beavers along with parents and dogs, the weather was kind to us and it did only rain a little bit off and on, on arrival back to Trevor Scout HQ we held an international themed food tasting session, the food looked delicious and I believe the children had fun trying food from countries such as India, France, Mexico any others. We now have four new leaders in the pipeline, two for Ruabon and two for Corwen Beavers. Numbers are low in Chirk Section at the moment as we have lost them quite a few up to cubs, a recruitment scheme is currently happening around the local schools so we aim to boost numbers in the coming weeks. Most other groups seem to be doing well with numbers So all in all as Karen would say “EVERYTHINGS FINE�.
Sarah Harrison - ADC Beavers
District Cub Report Over the last year the Cub section has gone from strength to strength with there being eight packs in the District. The Cubs have had a variety of events to take part in during the year with the first being the 6 a-side football competition. The competition was held in Plas Madoc with five packs taking part and won by Corwen so a very well done to them. Following that we had a trip to Builth Wells for the Cub Fun Day at the Royal Welsh showground. Two coaches went from Llangollen District with the theme for the day being Empires and Civilisations. The day comprised of many activities being put on by the groups attending as well as huge bouncy castles, an aerial runway and big slides among other things. The Cubs are able to go around the events in small groups on their own while the leaders get to have a well-earned cuppa on their shifts off from running the bases! It was a great day despite the wet weather. During the summer we had a sports evening which was a change from the usual competitive races. The Cubs were mixed up into teams and then had a chance to try out hockey, netball, some fun athletics like wellie throwing as well as getting wet in team relays. It's good to see the Cubs working as a team rather than against each other and we have decided to alternate this type of sports night with the more traditional sports night every other year. In the autumn we held a District Quiz night with six teams of four Cubs each. The Cubs answered questions on a variety of subjects - my favourite answer had to be in reply to Adolygiad Blynyddol 2013 - 2014
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'What was the first animal in space?', one Cub told their team 'it was a cow - coz the cow jumped over the moon' (apparently it was actually a monkey just in case anyone's wondering!). Overall, Penycae just managed to pip Johnstown to the post by 1 & 1/2 points to take first place. The last event of the year was a trip to Kibblestone International Scout Camp for the Cub Activity Day. This event was really well supported with over 100 Cubs & Leaders from Llangollen. The Cubs spent the day trying out different activities from Climbing, Archery, Caving and Go-carting to Backwoods cooking, Knotting and Orienteering (an event I think that Gill (Johnstown) won't forget in a hurry!) The weather was brilliant (for a change) and when I asked if we wanted to run it again next year it was a resounding 'yes' so I think that means that it went well - despite 1 coach going to the wrong pick-up and the other getting lost. Lots of pictures of the event can be seen on the new Clwyd website under the photos tab. Finally I'd like to thank Rose, all of the Cub leaders & the parents for their support over the year. I'm sure that 2014-2015 will be just as successful with the planning of our first District Camp for over 25 years well under way.
Karen - ADC Cub Scouts.
District Scout Report The Llangollen District currently has 5 troops, Ceiriog Valley, Johnstown, Llangollen, Penycae and Ruabon A District programme has been set up and so far we have held 2 events this year with more planned The 1st event organised was a quiz night at Ceiriog valley, each group submitted 10 questions ranging from music to scouting, pictures and general knowledge, with 5 Scouts per team with 11 teams entering it was a well attended, close fought competition with a team from Penycae being the eventual winners. Congratulations to them. Thank you to Ceiriog Valley for organising this 2nd event was an Orienteering day held at Penycae HQ which was a resounding success with teams from each group 4 Scouts to a team and again 11 teams in total, they were given 4 different challenges most of which were timed, were set up around the HQ and Penycae itself, thankfully the weather was kind. Again another close fought competition with a team from Penycae being the winners, congratulations to them. Thank you to Ben for organising this Our next event is the Cycle cross which is later this month. First aid and cooking camps also planned for July and November
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Moving forward I feel that things are doing well with these events already planned, it is something that has not happened in the district for some time and hopefully we can expand on them for 2015 I would to say a very big Thank you to all leaders for your support and all the hard work that you put in
Gareth Pierce - ADC Scouts
District Explorer Scout Report The last twelve months have been an enjoyable time for Explorer Scouts in the District. There are Explorer Units associated with two Scout Groups - Penycae and Llangollen. The annual District Explorer Scout Forum was held in January 2014 and Explorer Scout Leaders from both Units meet once each term to plan / discuss / review the District Explorer Scout Programme. Both Explorer Units hold active Forum meetings Following successful expedition training in early 2013 there has been a number of successful training and assessed DoE Award expeditions – both walking [The Long Mynd] and by canoe [The River Trent] at all levels – Bronze, Silver and Gold. There are some participants who have learnt the hard way not to drink water unless it has been fully treated! At the beginning of February this year Explorer Scouts from the District attended the now annual hill walking / expedition training weekend at the Cynwyd Hostel. Another excellent event within the District well attended by Explorer Scouts from both Units enjoying a residential weekend of activities organised as part of their training for their DoE Award expeditions. In relation to the Gold DoE and Queen’s Scout Awards former Explorer Scouts now District ‘Diamond’ Network Scouts completed all of the requirements and have been awarded both Awards - Suzie Gregory and James Cragg [see report by Sion - Diamond Network Scouts]. Congratulations to Dafydd Williams on winning the District Explorer Scout 10 Pin Bowling competition and to Dragon Explorers from Llangollen in winning the Clwyd Area Escape and Evasion. Really looking forward to this summer’s District Explorer Scout Camp in Ireland and ‘even better again’ next year’s Explorer Belt Expedition to the USA.
Gerry Kellett - District Explorer Scout Commissioner
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Diamond Network Report Another great year full of events and challenges, we've found we've come much closer as a group this year and there's been a great deal more interest about Diamond Network and what we do as a unit, our numbers are increasing quite rapidly but numbers still seem quite low when an events comes up, mainly due to people in uni we can gather. Gavin finally got his trip down to St James’ Palace to get his Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award where he met the Duke and had a great time. Sion has just been down to Windsor castle on St George’s day to have his Queen Scout Award which he really enjoyed. I would like to start off by mentioning our Escape & Evasion Challenge we set out for Explorers, what a great success. We had 50+ Explorers turn up and camp at 1st Penycae Scout Hut. The challenge consisted of 9 base challenges that were situated of over Penycae and Ruabon Mountain and one Quiz witch all had to be completed within 6 hours. Llangollen Explorers came first followed by Penycae Explorers. We are yet to decide whether to repeat the event with a few tweaks here and there or come up with a different challenge. The events we've done already this year have all been great and wish to repeat them soon, one of which was the Monopoly run we did down in London, just like the board game we had to buy and rent houses and stations, but instead of rolling a dice we had to run like hell to the next one. We seen a lot of London that day but very fast, we came 22 out of 90 teams that day, not bad for a fist attempted. We've also done a small trip up to the Lake District were we camped and climbed a few mountains with some great views. We partook in the Four Inns Challenge, which wasn't for the faint hearted, up in the Peak District. It consisted of walking 40 miles, over some of the roughest moorland in Britain. The Walk takes its name from the four inns along its route – The Isle Of Skye (site of), Snake Pass Inn, Nags Head and Cat & Fiddle. Unfortunately Sion couldn't complete the walk due to bad blisters but did manage 33 miles. Recently we've had a social evening in Llangollen and stopped over at their hut, most enjoyable (enough said)....... In the next few months or so we have a 1* training weekend for beginner to learn kayaking and canoeing, A leaders and network play day weekend, were we can become the kids for a change, AND MUCH MORE.......
Sion Davies - Network Leader
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Llangollen District Directory District Commissioner District Chairman District Secretary
Joanne Gregory, Plas Yn BWLCH Farm, Llandegla, Wrexham, Clwyd, LL11 3BE. 01978 790509, 07981280030 jogregory2000@yahoo.co.uk Peter Davies, Hafod, Talwrn Road, Legacy, WREXHAM, LL14 4ER. 01978840180..ptcd@talktalk.net Toni Harris, 5 Meadows View, Marford, Wrexham, Clwyd. LL12 8LS. toni_dave@yahoo.co.uk
District Treasurer Appointments Secretary District Badge Secretary ADC Beavers ADC Cubs District Cub Leader ADC Scouts District Explorer Scout Commissioner Diamond District Network Leader ADC Activities Local Training Manager
Lucy Morris, Pendyffryn, Grange Road, Llangollen, Clwyd, LL20 8AP. 01352704016. lucy.morris00@gmail.com Maggie Smith, Bryn Goleu, Eglwyseg, Llangollen, Clwyd, LL20 8EH. 01978 861156 eglwyseg@btinternet.com Anton Gregory, Plas Yn BWLCH Farm, Llandegla, Wrexham, Clwyd, LL11 3BE. 01978 790509, antongregory2000@yahoo.co.uk Sarah Harrison, 12 Linden Avenue, Chirk, Wrexham, Clwyd, LL14 5ER. 01691 773209, lienharas@hotmail.co.uk Karen Knight, 78 High Street, Rhosllanerchrugog, Wrexham, Clwyd, LL14 1AW. 01978 843084, karen@ponciau1.fsnet.co.uk Rosemary Corbett Thomas, 71 Pont Adam Crescent, Ruabon, Wrexham, Clwyd, LL14 6EE. 01978 820204 Gareth Pierce, 2 Bronywaun, Chirk, Wrexham, Clwyd, LL14 5PR. 07752 019284, 01691 238307 garethclimbs@yahoo.co.uk Gerry Kellett, Dunmore, Church Street, Penycae, WREXHAM, LL14 2RL. 01978 840651, 01978292476 gezabel@btinternet.com Sion Davies, 73 Fford Llanerch, Penycae, Wrexham, Clwyd, LL14 2ND. 01978846598, network@clwydscouts.org.uk Roger Cragg, Rock House, Eglwyseg, Llangollen, Denbighshire, LL20 8EH. 01978 861593, 07765 968287, roger.cragg@live.co.uk Ben McCarthy, 1 Lindisfarne Close, Ruabon, WREXHAM, Clwyd, LL14 6BQ. 01978 824796, 07896 135777, ben@benmccarthy.me.uk
All information about adult leader training can be accessed through Llangollen Adult Training page on Facebook. This is a closed group to allow discussions - so request to join! Clwyd Area Scouts
www.clwydscouts.org.uk
The Scout Information Centre How to contact us By phone: 0845 300 1818 (local rate) By email: info.centre@scouts.org.uk By post: Scout Information Centre, Gilwell Park, Chingford, London, E4 7QW We are open from 8am-7pm weekdays, and from 9am-12 noon on Saturdays. If you need to contact the out of hours duty officer in an emergency, please call 07977 539 630.
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Scouting age ranges There are 400,000 young people in Scouting, spread across five sections: Beaver Scouts, Cub Scouts, Scouts, Explorer Scouts and the Scout Network. Each section has its own balanced programme of activities, badges and awards.
Beavers (6–8) Beaver Scouts are our youngest members. They usually meet weekly to take part in a wide range of activities including games, crafts, singing, visits and good turns, along with plenty of outdoor activities. They will also have the opportunity to take part in the fun and excitement of camps and sleepovers. It may be the first time they spend a night away from home so it’s a real adventure for them.
Cubs (8-10½) A Cub Scout Pack can have up to 36 Cub Scouts and is split into smaller groups called Sixes. Cubs take part in a wide range of activities designed to be interesting and challenging. A Cub Scout meeting consists of games and activities with plenty of time spent outdoors. Camps and holidays are some of the most memorable events of the year for Cubs.
Scouts (10½–14) Each Scout Troop consists of small units of six to eight Scouts called a Patrol, usually led by a Patrol Leader. Outdoor activities feature prominently, with the highlight being camping. Throughout the year, Scouts learn various skills, such as map reading, camp cooking and first aid in preparation for camp. Rock climbing, potholing, gliding, photography and international experiences are just some of the things they get up to.
Explorer Scouts (14–18) Explorers are encouraged to lead themselves in deciding the programme and direction of the Unit, with support and guidance from leaders. The section also includes the Young Leaders’ Scheme, where young people are able to take on a leadership role in one of the younger sections. There is wider scope for activities like offshore sailing, campaigning, performing, parascending, mountaineering and expeditions.
Scout Network (18-25) Scout Network is the fifth and final section of the Scouting movement. Scout Network members take part in a variety of activities, which they undertake and organise themselves with the support of a Scout Network Leader. Example activities include abseiling, camping, circus skills, climbing, go-karting, gorge walking, hiking, pioneering and watersports.
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Llangollen District Scout Council Minutes of the 2013 Annual General Meeting Held at Bryn Howell Hotel on 6th June 2013 Present: Mayor and Mayoress of Llangollen Councillor Robert and Mrs Lube Mr Gordon Richardson Area Commissioner Mr Peter Davies Mr Clive Bracewell Field Commissioner Mr Norman Holladay Mr Ray Goodwin Speaker Mr Pat Jeffaries Mrs R Corbett Thomas District Secretary Mr Wynn Tunnah Mr Ben McCarthy Local Training Mgr. Mr Gerry Kellett Mr John Stewart District Executive Mrs Joanne Gregory Mr Anton Gregory Badge Secretary Mrs Maggie Smith Mr John Stewart District Executive Mr Roger Cragg Explorer Scouts, Scouts, Cubs, Parents, and Leaders. In total over 90 1 2 3.
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District Chairman Dee Valley Water County Councillor District Executive DESC ADC Beavers Appointments Sec. District Commissioner
Mr Gerry Kellett opened the meeting with a prayer. The District Chairman extended a warm welcome to everyone present. Apologies were received from: Ms Celia Jenkins JP High Sheriff Ms Susan Elan Jones MP Mr Aled Roberts AM Mr Ken Skates AM Mr Frank Williams District Treasurer Mr David Bithel CC Mr Mark Winson Development Officer Mr Andy Collins DC Vale of Clwyd Chirk Town Council Ruabon Community Council Glyn Ceiriog Community Council Together with 16 others Mr Peter Davies was nominated as District Chairman by the District Commissioner. The minutes of the previous Annual General Meeting held at 1st Johnstown Scout Headquarters on 24th May 2012 were approval. Proposed by Mr Gerry Kellett, seconded by Mr John Stewart. The District annual accounts for the year ending 5th April 2013 were approval by the meeting. Proposed by Dr Janet Knight, seconded by Elaine Anderson. Thanks to the District Treasurer were conveyed by the District Chairman. Election of Officers: All three posts were approved by the meeting: • Secretary Rosemary Corbett Thomas. • Treasurer Frank Williams. Badge Sec Anton Gregory. The District Commissioner nomination to the District Scout Executive Committee were Mr Ben McCarthy, Mr Sam Dodd and Mr Gavin Scott. Election to the District Scout Executive Committee by the meeting were Mr Wynn Tunnah and Mr John Stewart. Proposed by Mr Ben McCarthy, seconded by Mrs Elaine Anderson Nomination of representative for election to Clwyd Area Executive Committee. John Stuart was approved by the meeting. Nomination of representative for election to Gladstone Centre Committee. Ben McCarthy was approved by the meeting. Mr Gareth Pierce was nominated as District representative to the Clwyd Area Scout Council. Proposed by Ms Karan Knight, seconded by Mrs Wendy Rogers. Nominations of 2 Young Persons (18-25yrs) to Clwyd Area Scout Council. Rebecca Kellett and Richard Rogers were proposed and approved by the meeting. The Annual Report of the District Executive Committee for 2012/13 was approval by the meeting. Certificates were presented by Ray Goodwin in recognition of the young people’s achievements. Long Awards were announced and presented to those present: 5yrs Nick Nelhans, Richard Rogers, Sarah Harrison, Sion Davies 15yrs Wendy Rogers 25 yrs Karan Knight Presentation: Ray Goodwin a well known Canoeist and author gave a very interesting talk with photographs on some of his canoe travels including trips in Canada. Thanks were expressed to the speaker for his most excellent presentation. Adolygiad Blynyddol 2013 - 2014
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