Issue 103.03
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Hammers, drills, screws, sandpaper and pre-cut wood was
the start to the cubs doing their D.I.Y. badge. Each cub
had to sand down all the edges to their own box before
being let anywhere near the
tools to construct their box.
Under careful supervision from Sheepy they each
then got a turn in hammering and inserting the
screws with a cordless drill. That was the end to a
very busy meeting.
The next week saw the cubs
come ready to paint. The boxes
now needed wood preserve onto
them. You guessed it we painted
them Green.
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Well what a busy few months we have had, with an even
busier few months ahead.
The Beavers have been working very hard earning badges,
learning new skills, making friends, facing challenges,
going on adventures and most importantly having fun. In
November we had enjoyed working towards our Space
badges; lots of sticky mess and paint involved. At the end
of November we had a sleepover at Fiskerton.
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The 31st
Beavers
continued
On the theme of The Lion The Witch and the Wardrobe the Beavers explored the characters,
listened to parts of the story, played games and made lots of crafts. Many of the Beavers
attended their first sleepover, campfire and went on their first hike. In January we had
science month; exploring different aspects of science and earning our experiment badges.
January also saw us wave goodbye to 7 Beavers, swimming up to Cubs. We also welcomed
5 new Beavers into the colony. Plans for the next months include International, archery, IT,
Safety and a sleepover at the Deep. There is always a lot going on at the 31st Lincoln.
Amanda Crombie BSL
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Having sent four Beavers to the Cub Pack the previous week,
it was time to Invest another Beaver into the Colony. The
Investiture was followed by an energetic game of snowballs
- these were made by the Beavers screwing up small sheets
of scrap paper. The Colony divided into two teams and the
aim was to land as many snowballs as possible in the other
teams half of the hall, but of course snowballs could also be
thrown back. At least they were not as cold and messy as
real ones. Ladybird then told the Colony about her
experiences in Norway where she had been on a visit to
learn how the Norwegian children are schooled. The
Beavers thought it was a great idea that the younger
children's lessons are all outdoors and consist of sledging
and walking and learning in the woods. Formal schooling
does not start until seven years of age. The only surviving
Viking ship is in Norway and so the Beavers coloured
pictures of a Viking. This was followed by a game involving
the names of animals that live in Norway and then one last
game - see how quickly the snowballs can be thrown into a
bin, which meant a tidy hall once more.
Something a little different as we had invited parents to
join us for the evening. After our usual opening ceremony
and welcoming the parents, it was time for a creative
session. Butterfly had brought along three large containers
full of a selection of tops from milk bottles, deodorant
bottles, laundry bottles and many others, plus cereal boxes,
kitchen rolls and lots of egg boxes (all of this stored in the
roof space much to husbands utter delight!!). When the
Beavers were asked what they thought they were going to
create the first answer, much to everyone's surprise and
puzzlement was a hen. Several others guessed castle and
space ship but then another came up with chicken - what
was going on in their minds. Then one of the Leader's
pointed to the egg boxes - all became clear. However, the
object they were asked to create, with their parents help,
was a Viking ship - Ladybird had told them the previous
week that she had learned during her trip to Norway that
they had the only original Viking ship in the World. I must
say there were some wonderful models. There was
supposed to be a break for drinks but the parents seemed
pretty intent on their models and the evening passed very
quickly, no time for the quiz that had been planned. At least
Butterfly ended up with only two boxes to put back in the
roof (well for long suffering husband to put back in the
roof). At the closing ceremony most of the Colony received
certificates and badges for the work they had done on the
Communicator activity award.
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The week preceding the half-term break
was a nice easy one for the Leaders as one
of the parents ran a programme based on
the Chinese New Year. After explaining
how the Chinese New Year changes each
year (it follows a full moon and can be in
January or February), Helen read the story
of how the months came to be named
after animals and that each animal
comes round in a twelve year cycle, the
Beavers listened very intently to this.
They were then given an information
sheet showing the animals and the years
they represent, although some of the
years were blank. The Beavers worked
out which animal represented the year
they were born in and also filled in the
blanks. A chat about Chinese customs
followed and then Helen taught the
Beavers a Chinese New Year song
'Xinnian Hao Ya', which they all managed
to sing very well, better than the Leaders.
After a drink the Colony were divided into
two teams and then shown how to hold
chopsticks - each team then had to try and pick up biscuit balls and
place them in a bowl, using the chopsticks of course. This required
concentration and dexterity from the Beavers, but they did very
well. One of the customs Helen had spoken about was the giving of
red envelopes (red being a lucky colour in China) with gold writing
on and to earn such an envelope the Beavers had to repeat the
phrase Hong Bao Na Lai. They all passed the test and were
delighted to find packets of Chinese sweets in the envelope. Many thanks to Helen for such an
interesting evening and also to her daughter Lilly. Barbara Brentnall (Beaver Scout Leader)
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Cubs Winter report With Xmas over, the Cubs have come back to the Pack, ready for fun and games.
Those we have in plenty. They have already been to see the Panto the Three Musketeers at the Terry
O'Toole theatre. Everyone enjoyed an excellent production. They have made a wooden boot remover
to take home. Somehow within minutes they decided the boot remover was really some sort of a
machine.gun!! They had no encouragement from the leaders at all. Still, hopefully they will make
good use of them. We are hoping to take them to see the Hykeham fire engine soon, which should be
cool. Pancake Day will have been and gone by the time you read this and that is usually very messy
but the Cubs always enjoy it.
I recently took on board four new Cubs from Beavers and four Cubs will soon move on to Scouts. That
is the nature of Scouting - we start with Beavers and move through the sections and onto adulthood,
hopefully as highly respected citizens and future adult leaders to train further generations to think
of others before themselves!
Special report on visit to fire station
Swan Cub Pack had a special visit to the Hykeham fire and rescue service base this week.
Nineteen Cubs and four adults were met by Carl and Lucy, two of the experienced staff that run the
base. They explained the role of the modern fire and rescue service and explained to the Cubs how to
react to various scenarios in the home. I apologise to all the parents who will now face an onslaught
of children wanting to test smoke alarms, but it is a good cause!! They also talked about their role as
a rescue team at accidents and as search and rescue experts.
Then the Cubs were split into two teams, one team to try on fire safety equipment/clothes etc. and
the other team to look at the fire engine and all its modern equipment. Who knew so much stuff
could fit on to one engine?? (Dr Who maybe!!!). Then the teams swapped so that they all got the
chance to try everything.
Finally they were all given the chance to try a fire hose, after they were given a safety brief. At least
that meant I kept dry??
I would like to thank Carl and Lucy for their help; they were very welcoming and helpful. They
pitched their knowledge, at the perfect level, for an excited group of young children. Also helping,
many of the Cubs, to achieve the new Fire Safety Activity Badge.
We meet at 6.15pm on Monday nights in St Hugh’s church hall we are happy to accept boys and girls
from 8 to 10.5 years old, and they can visit us just for a few nights to see if they like it. If interested in
any information please contact: Derek Hearne; Cub Scout Leader 01522 690591 07711180211
[email protected] Or
Keith Sampson; Group Scout Leader on; 01522 683795 07732534451 [email protected]
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Caving Club News
We had a great trip to Derbyshire in February with scouts and Explorers from Wragby,
Scothern and Boston. Jug Holes and Great Masson were the caves visited, these being
nearest to Lincoln and only 1 hour and 20 minutes away. The weather was fairly kind to us
though it was still pretty cold getting changed close to the top of Masson Hill. We were
just about ready when a parked car (not one of ours) decided to roll 10 feet off the verge
and then stopped in the
middle
of
the
road
blocking access to all. This
was a bit of luck really as
if it had rolled any further
it would have struck the
Boston car. We had a quick
look around for the owner
but seeing no sign of any
one tried the car door. We
couldn’t believe our luck
when it opened (by now
three cars had pulled up
wondering why the car
was parked. We decided to
push the car back to were
it had come from so
quickly got half a dozen
leaders and explorers
together and pushed it
back up hill and on to the
verge were it had rolled
from. Once back on the
verge we put stones
around each wheel and
continued getting ready. I
wonder what the owner
thought when he saw all
the stones and his car seat
covered in cavers dust.
That should teach him a
lesson we thought as we
left to go caving. A good
trip was had by all.
The members had a weekend in Yorkshire a week later and amongst other stuff visited
the marvellous Little Hull Pot which included this fantastic 30m shaft. (its Ian Webb at the
top of the shaft).
Our web site is https://sites.google.com/site/lincolncavingclub/ The next beginners trip is
to be held on the 9th May. If you can’t wait this long please contact Brian Sutton and if we
can get enough people we will organise an extra trip. As usual we are very happy to come
to your scout or explorer meeting to do a presentation on caving.
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Do you have Scouts looking to cover the:CommunityChallengeBadge
Under the old criteria?
7th Lincoln Scouts are putting together a
team of volunteers for the Lincoln Dog
Agility Show on 18th and 19th April 2015.
Scout will meet and get involved with the
Lincoln Agility Enthusiasts Club and
spend at least 6 hours volunteering
outside in a fun and active environment.
You will receive a donation to your group,
of around £10 per Scout per day, plus
lunch.
For more information or to register your
interest, leaders please contact:
[email protected]
Or call: 07788 531514
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Diary Dates
The County Convention
Sunday 8th March
-----------------------------Operation Goodwill
Saturday 14th March
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Water Activities
BCU Training
Saturday & Sunday
28/29 March 2015
----------------------------Lincolnshire County
Skills & Activity Day
Saturday 28th March 2015
-----------------------------------St. George’s Day
26th April 2015
----------------------------Caving Beginners Trip
Saturday 9th May
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District Camp
23rd-25th May 2015
If you have any dates for our
calendar , it is important to the
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District
District Continued
Executive Committee
Judy Sylvester
01522 522786 / 07783056052
[email protected]
Dave Thompson
07527445611
Chairperson:
District Network Admin:
District Secretary:
District Commissioner:
Deputy District Commissioner:
Malcolm Moore
01522 879816
[email protected]
District Network Leader:
Cat Tyler
[email protected]
Joe Campion
[email protected]
Kate Davis
01673 860556
41 Lincoln Road, Welton, LINCOLN, LN2 3JA
[email protected]
Deputy District Commissioner:
Explorer Admin DESA:
Hayley Sylvester
01522 522786 / 07919245314
Treasurer:
Mark Smith
01522 821576/ 07720 707566
[email protected]
Local Training Manager:
DESC:
Elaine Marshall
01522 879253
[email protected]
Andrew Tyler
01522 753255 / 07748397845
[email protected]
Appointments Secretary:
Web Administrator:
Band:
Lesley Otter
Dave Jackson
01522 889050
01522 722115
[email protected] [email protected]
www.lincolnband.net
ADC General Duties :
Hugh Sargent
01522 881629
[email protected]
ADC Beavers:
Sandra Donnor
01522 826354
[email protected]
ADC Cubs:
Awards Co-ordinator:
Jim Baker
01522 514554
264 Wolsey Way, LINCOLN, LN2 4ST
[email protected]
Lincoln Camp Site
Sudbrooke Campsite:
Katy Holdemess
07966175835
278 Hykeham Road, LINCOLN, LN6 8BJ
[email protected]
Ken Blake
01522 879488 / 07855257655
2 Wedgewood Road, LINCOLN, LN6 3LU
[email protected]
Appointment Advisory Committee:
Linda Cullen
[email protected]
Badge Secretary:
Carol Otter
01522 889050
[email protected]
Honorary Member:
Peter Wright
Liz Bull (Bookings)
01522 807022
Altham Terrace site:
General
Child Protection:
Carol Otter
01522 889050
[email protected]
Carol Otter (Bookings)
01522 889050
District Cub Leader 1:
Altham Terrace Warden:
Rob Otter
01522 889050
Training:
Christine Burgin
01522 509764 / 07944472602
[email protected]
District Cub Leader 2:
Activities
Young Leader Training:
Lesley Otter
01522 889050
[email protected]
ADC Scouts:
Archery:
Ann Bradley
01522 595911
[email protected]
Cindy Lee
01778 348930
Elaine Marshall 01522 879253
[email protected]
Sandra Donnor 01522 826354
[email protected]
Andrew Tyler
01522 753255 / 07748397845
[email protected]
Caving:
Religious Advisor:
District Scout Leader 1:
Mountain Activity Team:
SASU:
District Scout Leader 2:
Water:
LaDS:
Chris Jackson
01522 722115
07958 416195
[email protected]
Paul Marshall
01522 879253
[email protected]
Roy Donnor
01522 826354
[email protected]
Brian Sutton
01522 822572 / 07803 798063
20 Sympson Close, LINCOLN,
LN24UY
[email protected]
Clive Wilkinson
07855086414
[email protected]
Paul Turner
01522 829145
[email protected]
Richard Eyre
01522 882880
[email protected]
Mike Costello
01522 787362
[email protected]
Chris Dutton
01522 684589 / 07779230903
[email protected]
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