Puzzle Page

SUDOKU

A simple process of logic is all that it takes to solve each puzzle in this game. Put the numbers 1 to 9 in each vertical column and each horizontal line. Each number must appear only once in each column and line and in each of the 3x3 boxes in the grid.

QUICK CROSSWORD

CLUES ACROSS

1. Wall support (8) 5. Narrow aperture (4) 7. Highest Alpine peak (4,5) 9. Make dirty (4) 10. Ribbon (4) 11. Type of tree (5) 14. Pacifies (5) 15. Astound (5) 16. Lustre (5) 17. Unlace (5) 18. Culpability (5) 19. Late (5) 22. Food fish (4) 24. Crossbow arrow (4) 26. Always bearing foliage (9) 27. Remit (4) 28. Taking for granted (8)

CLUES DOWN

1. Good Queen ---- (4) 2. Implement (4) 3. Glorify (5) 4. Ointment (5) 5. Dispatched (4) 6. Apartment house (8) 7. Heavy burden (fig.) (9) 8. Ornamental horse covering (9) 11. Possession (5) 12. Dismal (5) 13. Lanky (5) 14. Noblewoman (8) 20. Main artery (5) 21. ----- Day, film star (5) 23. Greedy (4) 24. Ray (4) 25. Piquancy (4)

EQUALISER

Place a different arithmetical sign (add, subtract, multiply, divide) in each circle so that the total of each line across and down is the same. Perform the first calculation in each line first and ignore the mathematical law which says you should always perform division and multiplication before addition and subtraction.

CROSS CODE

Each number in the grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. You have three letters in the control grid to start you off. Enter them in the appropriate squares in the main grid, then use your knowledge of words to work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you get the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and control grid. Check off the alphabetical list of letters as you identify them.

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The first week of June is National Volunteer week and East Grinstead District Scouts, Acting District Commissioner, Heather Furminger is keen to recruit new volunteers to enjoy this fulfilling role

Did you know that Bear Grylls, Steve Backshall and Helen Glover all volunteer for the Scouts and love it?

It has been shown that volunteering is good for you, it offers the opportunity to make new friends, have amazing adventures and learn new skills. It is a two-way street with everyone benefitting. Whether you want to actively get involved to support young people or you are more comfortable planning an adventure from the side-lines, they have a role for you.

The Scouts group are asking people to consider volunteering, especially those with a give it a go and get stuck in approach to life. Scouts go camping, hiking, swimming, abseiling, cycling and canoeing, orienteering, pioneering and so much more. But if that’s not your thing they also need the organisers and support volunteers as well.

East Grinstead District Scouts, which cover East Grinstead, Forest Row, West Hoathly, Turners Hill, Crawley Down, Copthorne and Ardingly have some wonderful opportunities for people to join their brilliant team of volunteers. It involves learning ‘Skills for Life’, whilst having fun and adventures and inspiring their young people from 6 to 18 to fulfil their dreams.

Looking at these statistics, 88% of their ‘Young People’ said Scouting had helped them develop key skills, 97% reckoned Scouts helped them make new friends and build relationships with other people. More than 90% of Scout volunteers said it has helped them develop personal and practical skills. So why not become part of this magic? Volunteering in Scouting could make you happy, more fulfilled, increase your selfconfidence, provide a sense of purpose and help others along the way too.

The benefits of volunteering include widening your social circle and meeting new people. Scouting can help to improve your social and relationship skills, your general wellbeing, give you a new hobby and the opportunity to experience new challenges and feel selffulfilled as well.

The opportunities are numerous. Want to climb mountains, kayak rapids, camp, hike, light fires and enjoy the many benefits of nature and the great outdoors? The East Grinstead District Scouts are looking for people with leadership and problem solving skills, who are excellent at organisation and planning, good communicators that are able to build relationships and be team players, with time management attributes and of course, just want to have fun.

Want to make a difference, but don’t want to work directly with young people? There are loads of opportunities to make an impact behind the scenes. They can help you find something that matches your skills and the time you have available.

If the answer is YES to any of the above then don’t miss this opportunity – Contact 01342 821556 or email gsl@egscouts.org.uk to find out more.