Scout meetings start again after the summer holidays on Friday 7th September, so make sure you are there.

The first meeting back will be held at the Scout Hut at the normal times of 19:15 to 21:15 and you should attend in uniform.  A full programme up to the half term holiday has been prepared and will be published in the next couple of days.

In order for us to manage our waiting list, it is important that we understand if any Scouts have decided that they will no longer be a member of the Troop.  Therefore, if your son or daughter has decided that they will not be attending any more we would be grateful if you could let us know by sending an email to leaders@1stbenrhyddingscouts.org.uk as soon as possible.  Any Scout who has not attended by 28th September it will be assumed that they have left, unless we hear otherwise beforehand.

Obviously we hope that everyone will choose to continue, and our programme for this half term will be great fun.  Look out for details shortly of our first weekend away which will be to Hag Dyke on 5th October 2012.

We are doing something different for the final Scout meeting before the summer holidays

Please click on the link below to see a letter about the Scout meeting on Friday 20th July 2012.

Hog Roast – 20-07-12

The Scout meeting next Friday is a hike from Dick Hudson’s pub to Ilkley.  Please see below for details of the arrangements.

Can parents please drop children off in the car park at Dick Hudson’s at 19:00 and collect from the Cow & Calf rocks car park at 21:15.  All Scouts must be dressed for walking over the moor, including waterproofs and walking boots.  Remember, Jeans are not suitable trousers for walking in.

Walking boots are essential, and any Scouts who attend but are not wearing walking boots will not be allowed to do the Hike.

We look forward to some dry weather for the hike.

We are having a stall at the Ben Rhydding Community Fete next weekend and need help with setting up and running it.

Next Saturday, 30th June, sees the annual fete take place on the old Middle School playing fields in Ben Rhydding.  The Troop will again be running a stall to showcase some of our Scouting and cooking and selling food.  We need Scout volunteers to help with setting up and running it.

PLs and APLs, can you please come down to the playing fields for 11:30 to help with pitching the dining shelters and setting the stall up.  All other Scout volunteers, can you please come down for 13:30 so that we are ready to start greeting visitors when the Fete opens at 14:00.  For the duration of the Fete, can Scouts please wear Uniform Shirt and Necker.  We need as much help as possible, so Scouts, please volunteer and help us out.

The Fete runs from 14:00 – 16:00, so can Scouts please stay until 16:30 to help pack away.

We hope that Parents will visit the Fete and support our stall as well, and of course any help will be gratefully received.

A suggested kit list for Scouts attending this year’s summer camp in Holland has been added to the web site.

If your son or daughter is going to summer camp in Holland this year then we have published a suggested kit list.  You will find it on the ‘Useful Information’ page or by clicking the link below.

Kit List – Summer Camp (Holland)

This is a suggested list so you should review it and may think of other things you need.  If you have any questions please ask a leader.

The programme for the remainder of the Summer Term is now available to view.

The new programme for meetings up to when we break up for the summer holidays has been published on the web site.  View it on the ‘Programme’ page where you can also download a copy to print off.

If you have any questions, please ask a leader.

BIG CAMP starts on Friday.  Please read this important notice with some final information.

Can all parents of Scouts attending BIG CAMP please make sure that you have read the information sheet that has been posted on the BIG CAMP page of this web site.  Please especially take note of the arrival and departure arrangements and ensure that you arrive at camp on time at 19:00.  We reiterate that the camp is going to be very busy, so please allow extra time for your journey and prepare to be patient on arrival.  All Scouts should arrive at camp in their uniform shirts and neckers.

We will be serving a late supper on Friday evening, but there will be no evening meal provided, so please make sure your son or daughter has eaten before coming to camp.

There are some additional items of personal equipment that your son or daughter should bring.  Please send them with a white T-shirt.  Sorry, I don’t know why, but the organisers have asked for it.  They should also have a T-shirt to wear over their swimwear if they take part in any of the water activities.  We would also recommend that they take a camping chair or stool.

Finally, we hope all Scouts have a great weekend.

If you need to make the final payment, or have yet to complete the Permission form for BIG CAMP, these must be received at Scouts this week.

With only just over one week to go, we need to receive all outstanding payments and completed permission forms this week.  If you need to download a copy of the permission form or review any of the letters to confirm the final payment amount then please view the BIG CAMP page on this web site.

THE BIG CAMP page

It is St Georges Day Parade this weekend, and final payment and permission forms are due in for all Scouts that are attending BIG CAMP.

Please see the notice below about St Georges Day parade this Sunday.  Please note, the Scout Meeting tonight (Friday 20th) will start at the Swimming Pool car park, and finish at the Scout Hut as normal.

St Georges Day notice 2012

Final payments are due for BIG CAMP, and all attending must complete a Permission to Camp form.  Please visit the BIG CAMP page where you can see the latest letter and download the Permission to Camp form.

THE BIG CAMP PAGE

Climbing is first come, first served so get your forms in tonight if you want to go.

If you want to go climbing then it is important that you bring your forms and payment to the Scout meeting tonight.  Please see the previous post with details about the activity.