Batchworth Sea Scouts 2011 Gallery

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Scout Troop Planning for next Term

This Saturday 10th December is the last Scout meeting of 2011. The Troop will reconvene on Saturday 7th January 2012 for the beginning of an action packed year. After successfully trialling a parent rota during the autumn term, we will again be looking to invite one parent helper down each week to help with the running of our meetings.

Look out for a volunteer form coming your way soon!

Three Teams tackle Grimsdyke Hyke

11 Scouts entered the Junior competition of the annual Grimsdyke Hyke, organised by 2nd Amersham Common Scouts. Starting in Stokenchurch in the heart of the Chilterns, the teams are presented with 16 waypoints that they must visit, resulting in a 16 km route through the hills and woods of the area. Teams are scored on the number of bases they successfully visit and the time taken to complete the course.

7 hours later, the teams returned to base for a hot chocolate red faced and happy after enjoying some lovely late autumn sunshine and cold airs. Whilst not able to reach all the required bases, the teams did demonstrate advanced navigation skills to the joys of the Leaders who are required to shadow each team. Well done to all who took part.

Batchworth Christmas Party

The Christmas Party will be held at HQ 6pm-9pm Saturday 10th December 2011. There are still a few jobs that need to be picked up so if you are able to help contact Helen on hwebbhome@gmail.com or 01923 777340.

The only thing we're still a tiny bit short on is raffle prizes. If anyone would like to donate something please bring your contribution on the night.

Scouting regulations stipulate that leaders are not allowed to be in charge of children if alcohol is being served. In order to have the bar open all evening, every Cub, Beaver and Scout must remain the responsibility of their parent(s) or another named adult (but not a Batchworth Leader) throughout the evening.

Many thanks and we look forward to seeing you all on the night!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Everyone at Batchworth Sea Scouts would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

A big thank you to all the parents and helpers who put in the extra effort to make 2011 such a special year. Why not make a new year's resolution to take a more active role in the Scouting. There are always lots to do at Batchworth.

If you would like to chat about getting more involved in 2012, either in a big way or a small way, please feel free to give Simon a call on 07850 337903

Come along, do something different and make some new friends into bargain!

Kathleen Webb

Quent's mum, Kathleen Webb sadly died on 17th November 2011, aged 86.

Batchworth was very dear to her heart. Her 3 boys, Duncan, Vincent and Quentin, were all scouts there and the family was very heavily involved in building the current Scout HQ. Kathleen organised the jumble sales for many years and continued to serve at them well into her eighties. She contributed enormously to the Group and was recently sent a thank you for her years of service, from the Chief Scout, Bear Grylls. Quent gets much of his energy, joie de vivre and generosity of spirit from Kathleen.

She touched so many at Batchworth over the years, both those that knew her and those that never had that special honour. There are children and adults that smile today due in a large part to the things she accomplished in her life.

The funeral service will take place at St Mary's Church, Rickmansworth, on Friday 2nd December at 2pm. All welcome. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Cancer Research.

Kathleen will be sadly missed by Batchworth Sea Scouts, past and present.