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In the summer months it’s great to be able to use Buckmore Park instead of meeting at our hall.
These pictures are from one of the nights when all the sections were at the park.
In August, 27 Cubs, Scouts, Explorer Scouts and Leaders went to Blackwell Adventure for our Summer Camp.
We had great weather and took part in many activities including Climbing, Kayaking, Swimming, Pioneering, Fire Lighting and others. We also visited Drayon Manor Park for a day. Check out the pictures to see what else we did.
On Saturday, some of the Group joined others from Chatham Salvation Army on a Sponsored walk to raise money for the building development. A big thanks to everyone who took part. If you’d like more information about the building fund, please visit the building redevelopment page of Chatham Salvation Army web site.
For this years St Georges day we tried something different. In the morning, we had a Church Parade at The Salvation Army. The Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers joined in with the children’s church which runs from 10.30 until midday.
After this, we had a picnic at the Vines park in Rochester before joining the rest of the Groups from the Medway towns for the Parade through Rochester and the Service in the Cathedral. This year, the Service was lead by Tracy Wood who also runs the Salvation Army Childrens Church.
During the Service, the Singing Company (the young peoples choir) sang some songs. As some of the members of are also our Beavers and Cubs, we’ve included the video here.
There’s been lots going on this term. The Beavers have been making fruit cocktails, the Cubs having been making Mummies and castles and there have been several investitures of new members. Take a look at some of the pictures to see more of what everyone has been upto.
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Once again this year we’re supporting the Blythswood Care shoebox appeal. Shoebox’s need to be retuned this Monday, 9th November please. For more information, visit the Blythswood Care Shoebox Appeal website.
This Sunday, 8th November, there is a Church Parade. The service will start at 10am and will finish at 10.45am. The Medway Towns Rememberance service will take place close by in Jubilee gardens if you would like to attend this after the Church Parade.
Parents, Friends and Family are very welcome to stay for the Service.
All Sections hve started woking towards the Group Environment Award.
Over the last few weeks, the Beavers and Cubs have been reusing things – during the first week, they made useful things from one weeks recycling. This included a telephone, a model space ship and a snakes and ladders game. The Beaver and Cub team that were judged to have produced the best work were given some fair trade chocolate.
Also, the Beavers and Cubs put on a fashion show using clothes that were ready to be recycled.
The Scouts and Explorers have started planning for a short video about how making a small change can make the world a better place. Some intial filming has been done but there is a lot work left to be done before the film movie is available to view.
This years St Georges Day Parade was held at Buckmore Park and was excellent!
Everyone met in the car park and marched with their flags to the old assault course field where our band was playing. A short service was held with a great telling of the story of St George; the renewal of promises and well deserved awards to leaders in the district.
Although Rochester Cathedral is a great venue, sometimes it’s nice to celebrate in the outside.
On Monday 23rd July, we will be holding our annual Summer BBQ and AGM.
This year, instead of going to Upnor Beach as we have for the past few years, we’re going to Buckmore Park.
We will be starting at 6.30 and will finish around 7.30. All Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers and their families are welcome to come along, share some food and look back on the Scouting year.
If you need assistance with transport, please contact your section leader.