Drum Corps.......

Roger won't be around on Thursday the 4th of December so there won't be any Drum Corps then, (it is his shift as Santa at the shopping centre in Telford ). 

Do DofE!

As the unit meeting is on Sat - I'd be at a loss what to do this Thurs evening - it seemed like a good opportunity to get a start with the new Bronze Banter DofE group! Bring your form if you have not already done so!

We will meet at the normal time and place and do some of the initial training/planning!

Those that have done their Bronze can come along and discuss Silver/Queens Scout opportunities and help with First Aid training - I thought you could organise some triage scenarios with fake wounds/makeup as a final test for the Bronze Banter group?

Oh dear - hope this doesn't happen!
Bring suitable unhealthy makeup (ie grey/blue or bloody) if you want to look bad...

Being allowed to bounce

Our unit meeting this week is on Saturday to go and bounce in a cave!

I have booked places for those that signed up with the eventbrite ticket on the blog - if you didn't I assumed you couldn't come and I have no place or transport for you! (except for Micro who virtually booked a ticket by agreeing with me at the last meeting) 

Here's a consent form to say that you are good-to-bounce and that I have your parent's consent to sign the disclaimer/acknowledgement of risk form (ie I need this signed or the cave people won't let you bounce!)

We will depart from my place at 1:30 (I can prob grab people en route if we agree it on Thurs). Note no open toe shoes and no hiking boots!

Social-ism (the art of the get together)

Deckchairs in the upstairs sports barn

We are hosting the district explorers this week and start at 7:30 (in was going to be 8:05 as usual but Libby couldn't contact me so she guessed and invited everyone for 7:30 - oh well...) to 9:30 in the upstairs New Sports Barn.
Please wear at least one bit of Explorer uniform and ideally be identifiable as Boreatton! but otherwise it won't be too formal... 
I'll fb chat to remind everyone what they promised to contribute meanwhile, here's a  sneak preview...


PS Don't forget to sign up for the Bounce Below!

Misty grey up Fan y Big

A good day's hike with lots of climb last Sunday - we seemed to be alone on the hill until we got to the top of Pen y Fan and found it was actually quite crowded! Just couldn't see anyone much of the time!

Idris  joined us - a rare photo of Idris on top of a hill!

EEEE 4 Biz!

Posing again

Archery - Sunday 23rd November....

Archery practice with the District will be at Sundorne School  http://www.sundorne-snr.shropshire.sch.uk/contact-sundorne-school.htm   this Sunday the 23rd of November between 2 and 4.  As always it is a drop-in session so you don't need to be there for the full 2 hours.  All equipment is provided as is tuition if you haven't shot before or are rusty.  It is £2 for the session.


Every year Boreatton makes up a large part of the Shropshire archery team when we compete at the National Scout Archery Championships in May.  We camp over the weekend at Phasels Wood Scout activity centre and generally have a great time.  Team places will be offered to Explorers who have regularly attended practiced.


If anyone needs a lift from the Ruyton/Baschurch area give Phil a call on 07733 189916 as I have few spare seats.


   

Drum Corps bowling........

Drum Corps - as a thank you for such a great performance at the Remembrance Sunday parade, Roger is taking you out for bowling and a burger on Wednesday the 26th of November.  We will meet at 7.15 at AMF Bowling, Brixton Way, Shrewsbury.
Roger needs to know numbers for booking so please call or text him by Tuesday on 07506 880504.
If you are stuck for a lift please give Phil a call on 07733 189916.

PLEASE NOTE, THE CORRECT DATE FOR THE LANTERN PARADE IS WEDNESDAY THE 19TH OF NOVEMBER 

Drum Corps.....................

There is a practice day for the Drum Corps at Copthorne Barracks on Sunday 23rd November, 10.15 to 4.00.  Please assemble at the Barracks gates.

Boing!!! ... on 29 November

This is a sign up form for our trip to Bounce Below the super bouncy deep down trampoline thingy in Wales - brought to you by your very own prog committee! The date on the form is the deadline for the ticket booking - we are going on the afternoon of 29 November

Sell Tickets Online through Eventbrite

effer hill walk

The mountain group is going to the Effer (E4) mountain ad this weekend! (at least we are going to the Breacons and Effer is up somewhere a lot like Fan Y Big...)
Wear purple! (and let me know if you are coming!

Thank you.................

to every Explorer who took time out of their lives to remember.

Apologies for the rubbish photos but I was too busy keeping up with the Drum Corps. 
Well done to you all.

Remembrance Sunday parade ..... 9th November

At this time every year Boreatton Scout Group takes part in a solemn parade to All Saints Church in Baschurch.  We then go into the Church for a service of remembrance to commemorate all those who fell or were injured in war.

This is the one activity each year that we expect all Explorers to turn out for - put aside football and rugby matches, having a lie in or just can't be bothered - we expect you there if at all possible.  We will meet in the Admiral Duncan car park at 10.15 on Sunday 9th November in full Explorer uniform, to include school-type trousers and polished shoes.  Please bring some money for the collection as well as a poppy.

The service and march back to Millington Close is usually finished by around 12.20.

Drum Corps Lantern Parade........17th December

The Drum Corps have been invited once again to play at the Lantern Parade in Shrewsbury on the 17th of December.  Meet up outside the old BHF unit, mid level of the Darwin Centre at 5.30. 

Friday on my mind...

I was worrying that some of you didn't get your annual fix of democratically celebratory pyromania... so have sorted an invite for you for Friday night to join the scouts at the group bonfire... 

Check out details at  the scout blog 

Note that it is early and in a different place!

I'll try and be there, but the Uni keeps asking me to do things during office hours... :( 
(I may be late)

If you go, and can get hold of one, they would appreciate monster rockets (but don't bring wimpy fireworks (that would create the wrong impression of explorer grade pyromania!) and otherwise make sure you volunteer if they need extra hands to help with sparkler supervision etc.

Otherwise, I expect to see everyone at the Remembrance Parade on Sunday. This is the one occasion that I ask you to put scouting before your other commitments and turn out looking smart to show respect. Details as per earlier post - meet at the Admiral Duncan at 10:15 Remember, as Explorers, cubs and scouts will look at you as an example and emulate how you behave so I look to see a good turn out!

Drum Corps............

Drum Corps will no longer have a meeting on Wednesday (5th November) but will still meet on Thursday (and Phil will be in charge, you lucky devils) so see you then to talk about the Remembrance Sunday Parade :)

Oops!

Told you all that the District Bonfire Party was Monday 3rd Nov but didn't tell you where or when! Sorry!
It is...

I hope to have made some homemade fireworks... so it should all go with a bang!
It's here!

Let me know if anyone is stuck for transport! And note that this is this weeks Unit meeting night - no meeting on Thursday this week...