Balance 22,407.16 7,874.93 Uoyds Group Lloyd5 HQ United Trust Bank (Investments) United TTUSt Bank (42 Day Notice) United Trust Bank {1 Day Notice) 15,309.32 21,150.88 Totsl 66,742.29 Equipment Fund - money allocated Equipment Fund Balance (available to spend) 4,332.76 Scout Camp Balance 3.206.34 Group Actount Balan (excludes Equipment Fund & Scout Camp) 59,203.19 Petty Cash 39.53 Total Money in Group 66,781.82 Scout Camp Balance is money that is allocated from the Group's accounts for the specific use at Scout Camps Equlpment Fund Balance is money that is allocated from the Group's accounts for the specific purchase of equipment United Trust Bank Ilnvestments) is money that is allocated in reserves as contingency in case of large caplta expenditure required in an emergency. A mintmum of £25k is set aside in the groups total money The group executive keeps £15k, approximately 6 months running costs in the groups accounts Hence a total of £40k is allocated to reserves and the group aims to keep a minimum of £40k in the accounts at any one time (the Equipment Fund and Scout Camp balances are not included in this £40k total) ¢. /'-L7..y-4 £J r /6
| Equipment Account Balance | |
|---|---|
| Equipment Account Balance as at 01/01/2023 Income: Lloyds Account Equipment Income £ 1,912.63 Lloyds HQ Account Equipment Income £ 574.00 |
£ 3,273.56 |
| Current Equipment Account Balance Cub Camp Equipment Depreciation Allocated from Lloyds Account £ 550.00 Scout Camp Equipment Depreciation Allocated from Lloyds Account £ 977.77 Expenditure: Lloyds Account Equipment Expenditure Lloyds HQ Account Equipment Expenditure Money Allocated for Specific Equipment £ 2,955.20 £ - |
£ 4,014.40 |
| £ 2,955.20 |
|
| £ 4,332.76 |
The Equipment Account Balance is money that is stored in the Lloyds Account.
This money is set aside for the purchase of new equipment for the group that the members will use (large scale purcahses), e.g. camping kit, activity kit such as climbing or kayaking etc.
Money for equipment comes from fundraising (marquee hire, St Lawrence Fair, use of kit by Knights Explorers etc) and from the depreciation/use of kit at the annual Cub and Scout Camps.
| Scout Camp Account Balance | |
|---|---|
| Scout Camp Account Balance as at 01/01/23 Current Scout Camp Account Balance Income: Lloyds Account Scout Camp Income £ 6,585.00 Expenditure: Lloyds Account Scout Camp Expenditure Scout Camp Equipment Depreciation Allocated from Lloyds Account The Scout Camp Account Balance is money that is stored in the Lloyds Account. This money is set aside for Scout Section Camps and acts as a contingency if there is a loss at the camp. Money is also available to support disadvantaged families in sending their child to Scout Camp. Money for Scout Camp comes from fees paid by the participants to attend the camps. £ 4,247.92 £ 977.77 |
£ 1,847.03 |
| £ 6,585.00 £ 4,247.92 £ 977.77 |
|
| £ 3,206.34 |
|
1st Hurstpierpoint Scout Group - Income & Expenditure Account 01/01/23 - 31/12/23
| HQ Sub-total Group Sub-total Group Equipment Sub-total TOTAL TOTAL including Solar Lettings Scout Group Use Fund Raising Interest Grants Maintenance Building Work/Refurbishments Cleaning Misc Gas Electricity Water Telephone Insurance Solar Camps Activities Subs Gift Aid HQ Use Kayaking Interest Membership fees Meetings - Beavers Meetings - Cubs Meetings - Scouts Group Badges Insurance Training Uniform/Group Clothing Use/Camp Depreciation Grants Fund Raising Interest Other Equipment Transfers Total including Transfers |
INCOME £19,173.11 £30,627.26 £4,014.40 £53,814.77 £64,814.77 £15,353.11 £3,820.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £11,000.00 £8,385.00 £1,158.00 £16,320.50 £3,419.57 £0.00 £1,290.20 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £53.99 £1,901.77 £0.00 £979.03 £1,133.60 £61,483.25 £115,298.02 |
EXPENDITURE £17,048.13 £23,526.42 £2,955.20 £0.00 £4,050.39 £72.99 £5,980.70 £206.16 £1,266.57 £1,228.63 £384.40 £235.47 £3,622.82 £38,595.44 £6,700.76 £1,119.20 £3,820.00 £1,389.40 £6,396.00 £105.37 £192.85 £538.12 £1,796.54 £874.98 £94.00 £148.50 £350.70 £2,955.20 |
|---|---|---|
| £43,529.75 | ||
| £61,483.25 £105,013.00 |
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| £82,125.19 |
Lloyds Group Opening lance Income Expenditure Statement 26,932.07 £ 57,729.44 £ 62,254.35 £ 22,407.16 £ 122.50 £ 757.65 29,211.06 £ 18,178.65 1,912.63 £ 2,955,20 5,000.00 Closing balance latlon variance 2,407.16 £ 0.00 HQ Group Equipment Solar Grant Solar Expenses Transfers 362.85 £ 21,483,25 £ 40,000.00 Lloyds H 15,467.39 £ 46,930.61 £ 54,523.07 £ 15,230.61 £ 16,290.48 126.00 £ 574.00 £ 7,874.93 £ 7,874.93 £ (0.00) HQ Group Equipment Solar Expenses Solar Grant Transfers 38,232.59 6,000.00 £ 25,000.00 £ United st Bank 21,207.55 £ 275.70 £ 21,483.26 £ 275.70 £ 1 £ 21,483.25 Group Transfers United Trust 8ank 100 Day Notlce 20,445.70 £ 705.18 £ 705,18 £ £ 21,150.88 £ 21,150.88 £ Group Transfers United Trust Bank 42 Day Notice 15,309.32 £ 309.32 £ £ 15,000.00 £ 15,309.32 £ 15,309.32 £ fjl Group Transfers Petty Cash 39.53 £ 39.53 £ 39.53 £ HQ Group Transfers TOTAL 84,092.24 £ 120,950.25 £ 138,260,67 £ 68,781.82 £ 66,781.82 £ 0.00
| INCOME | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lloyds | Lloyds HQ | United Trust | United Trust 100 Day |
United Trust 42 Day |
Petty | Cash | Balance Sheet Transfer |
TOTAL | |||||||||
| Equipment | £ | 1,912.63 | £ | 574.00 | £ | - | £ | - | £ | - | £ | - | £ | 1,527.77 | £ | 4,014.40 | |
| Group | £ | 29,211.06 | £ | 126.00 | £ | 275.70 | £ | 705.18 | £ | 309.32 | £ | - | £ | - | £ | 30,627.26 | |
| HQ | £ | 122.50 | £ | 15,230.61 | £ | - | £ | - | £ | - | £ | - | £ | 3,820.00 | £ | 19,173.11 | |
| Solar Income | |||||||||||||||||
| Solar Grant | £ | 5,000.00 | £ | 6,000.00 | £ | 11,000.00 | |||||||||||
| Transfer In | £ | 21,483.25 | £ | 25,000.00 | £ | - | £ | - | £ | 15,000.00 | £ | - | £ | - | £ | 61,483.25 | |
| £ | 57,729.44 | £ | 46,930.61 | £ | 275.70 | £ | 705.18 | £ | 15,309.32 | £ | - | £ | - | £ | 120,950.25 | ||
| Statement | £ | 57,729.44 | £ | 46,930.61 | £ | 275.70 | £ | 705.18 | £ | 15,309.32 | £ | - | £ | - | £ | 120,950.25 | |
| Variance | £ | - | £ | - | £ | - | £ | - | £ | - | £ | - | £ | - | £ | - | |
| EXPENDITURE | |||||||||||||||||
| Lloyds | Lloyds HQ | United Trust | United Trust 100 Day |
United Trust 42 Day |
Petty | Cash | Balance Sheet Transfer |
TOTAL | |||||||||
| Equipment | £ | 2,955.20 | £ | - | £ | - | £ | - | £ | - | £ | - | £ | - | £ | 2,955.20 | |
| Group | £ | 18,178.65 | £ | - | £ | - | £ | - | £ | - | £ | - | £ | 5,347.77 | £ | 23,526.42 | |
| HQ | £ | 757.65 | £ | 16,290.48 | £ | - | £ | - | £ | - | £ | - | £ | - | £ | 17,048.13 | |
| Solar Expenses | £ | 362.85 | £ | 38,232.59 | £ | 38,595.44 | |||||||||||
| Transfer Out | £ | 40,000.00 | £ | - | £ | 21,483.25 | £ | - | £ | - | £ | - | £ | - | £ | 61,483.25 | |
| £ | 62,254.35 | £ | 54,523.07 | £ | 21,483.25 | £ | - | £ | - | £ | - | £ | - | £ | 138,260.67 | ||
| Statement | £ | 62,254.35 | £ | 54,523.07 | £ | 21,483.25 | £ | - | £ | - | £ | - | £ | - | £ | 138,260.67 | |
| Variance | £ | - | £ | - | £ | - | £ | - | £ | - | £ | - | £ | - | £ | - |
Scouts 1st Hurstpierpoint 2023 Sunday 26th May 2024
Group Scout Leader Report
2023 has seen many changes and adventures none of which would be possible without our adult volunteers and young leaders. I personally am grateful for the willingness to give their time, energy and talents in supporting our young people creating great opportunities both inside and outside Hurstpierpoint so THANK YOU!
Secondly, I would like to thank all our parents, carers, grandparents etc who chipping in on parent rotas and even bringing their own skills to evenings to show off. I would like to highlight that leaders are not born and we need more volunteers to join our team. We are talking maybe a small bit of computer time to help with our admin or help us launch and run our second hand uniform shop (we are almost ready to go just need some help running) or lend a hand out on hikes that we need extra help with. All of which can fit in with you so please help spread the load a bit and help us out. If you are up for a coffee and chat I would be grateful if you would get in touch on gsl@hurstpierpointscouts.co.uk.
Finally, the reason leaders, parents / carers do all of the above is because of the young people, all the Beavers, Cubs and Scouts who take on each challenge with everything they have got. They have earnt thousands of badges and awards over the last year. It is always a pleasure to see them laughing, smiling and working hard as this shows what we do is worth it.
One proudest moment of our Scouting calendar though still has to be the Remembrance Parade seeing the young people, families and members of the community in our village coming together and with immense pride I get the honour of being Group Scout Leaders of such a strong group.
Looking into 2024 I am keen to support Hurstpierpoint Scout Group to expand in both volunteers and members allowing young people to continue to enjoy Scouting to the full whilst also start to embrace the National Scout Association Transformation project as the adventure continues.
Sonia Baker Group Scout Leader
Model constitution from Policy, Organisation and Rules Chapter 5 - link
Newtimber Sections Report
Beaver Scouts started 2023 with a full range of activities covering the My Adventure challenge badge and International, Disability Awareness and Safety activity badges. The Beaver Scouts
made their own obstacle course, tried archery and carried out rocket experiments. We learned how to be safe in the home and outside, while also
disabilities. Pancake day was a flipping success and we had a treasure hunt hike through the village. We completed the term with a day out at the activity centre at Blacklands Farm.
Our Summer term allowed us more time outside aiming for the My Outdoors and My Adventure Challenge badges. We visited the Millenium Gardens on a wildlife hunt and made bird feeders with seeds
and honey. Scout skills were brushed up with map reading activities including a hike to the north of the HQ for the Navigator badge. Finally we made Kings Guards costumes for the St Lawrence Fair parade and were rewarded with an amazing 2nd place on the day.
In Autumn we had a full programme working towards the My World challenge badge as well as My Skills challenge plus Global, International and Emergency Aid activity badges. We continued learning about the village and the people in our community with a fun visit to Holy Trinity church. We attended the Hurstpierpoint Remembrance Parade, but also learnt why it is so important. Halloween and Bonfire night gave us fun sessions and the Beavers performed in an end-of-term Talent Show.
As well as all the Challenge and Activity badges in 2023, we also presented 3 Chief Scout Bronze Awards.
Guy Macken
Newtimber Beaver Leader
Wolstonbury Sections Report
Wolstonbury Beavers have had a fun packed year, completing nine Chief Scout Bronze Awards and having a sleepover at the Headquarters. We started off the year travelling the world with our International badge, followed by archery, cooking and the Disability awareness badge. The spring term was rounded off with a Beaver fun day at Blacklands farm, organised by one of our Young Leaders.
In the summer we spent plenty of time outside, hiking, making bird feeders and visiting the local woods. We had a visit from a Young Leader from 1st Burgess Hill, who brought her dog and helped us complete the Animal Friend badge. We had a wonderful time at the St Lawrence fair, and made our own Beefeater costumes for the Royal theme.
In the winter we took part in the
games. We finished off the year with a Christmas party!
We sadly said goodbye to some Beavers moving up to Cubs, but have been very excited to welcome our new members. We also welcomed Butterfly, our new Young Leader in the team.
We had a great year with so many new experiences and exciting chances to complete badges! I am really looking forward to seeing the Beavers learn and grow from their opportunities at Hurstpierpoint Scouts.
Yours in Scouting,
Zoe Johnson Wolstonbury Beaver Leader (Bat)
Voyagers Section Report
It has been a busy year with lots of activities taking place most notable was the fact that we had our first cub camp for three years at Danny house and although there were some logistics issues
(next time check who’s booking the van!!) Thank you to the parents that helped with moving all of the equipment to the campsite and back again. We had a glorious first day and the weather was amazing. We unfortunately had rain as we were packing up!
We ran a kayaking day for the cubs at Southwater and all of those that attended had an amazing time. We also took part in the district raft races in September and we did win our race and the raft stayed afloat. At the end of the summer term we had a sausage sizzle and then at the end of the autumn term we had our traditional Christmas party.
Numbers wise we were a smaller pack at the start of the year running 19 members. By the end of the year, we were back up to 24, the difference now is that the Cub is very much of the middle age range, this does reduce the peer learning.
We gained one new young leader, and they have settled in well and are making headway with their DofE awards, not only that all of the young leaders within the Voyagers cub pack are making a marked difference and are invaluable as part of the leadership team.
Abseiling, Crate Stacking, Night Hike, Evening Hike, Made Pancakes and Raft Races. We also attended the Hurst village remembrance parade, which was very well attended by the pack and from the comments given to me after the parade they acquitted themselves pride.
We have achieved 2 chief scout silver awards with some Cubs putting some great effort to complete. We also covered these badges too; we awarded a total of 506 badges excluding core badges if including it is a whopping 571!! For 2023: Collector, Equestrian, Paddle sports, You shape, Snowsports, Time on the water.
Przemek left to take a job in Germany but does join us when he can. Kelly joined us in March and Paul R moved to Friday scouts in December, Thank You all for your help along the way.
So, bring on the adventure. Thanks to all who have helped along the way and hope more will join us in our 2024 adventures.
Paul
Voyagers Cub Leader (Akela)
Adventurers Section Report
2023 was a great year for the Tuesday cubs badge work. Through the year the pack earned 3 Chief Scout silver awards. We worked on badges including First aid (level 2), the sports badge,
and disability awareness. A multi-week project was the scientist badge with experiments on water flow, cleaning coins with vinegar, crystal growing and making slime. In February we cooked pancakes on camp stoves. We had great activity evenings doing crate stacking and air rifle shooting, and had a kayaking day at Southwater. Through the summer and autumn the cubs worked on the personal challenge badge in their own time, and more badges including local knowledge, arts and crafts, the world badge and digital citizenship. We also had rotation evenings including archery and the climbing wall.
Off site we had 2 night hikes, one with a sleep over. We had the Cub camp - Honour among cubs, at Danny House, with archery, backwoods cooking, space hopper jousting, shelter building and shield painting. The shields were used for our walking group in the St. Lawrence Fair
procession. The theme Royal tournament with the painted shields and home-made hobby horses. At the end of the autumn session we ended the year making microwave Christmas puddings before a final Christmas party.
Thanks
Martin Adventurer Cub Leader (Colonel Hathi)
Thursday Scouts Section Report
Thursday Scouts had a busy year that had a variety of activities, experiences and badge work. In the spring term we focused on some key scouting skills such as map reading, cooking and expedition skills. These gave the scouts some great skills for our night hike and sleepover later in the term as well as the expeditions that the older scouts are offered to help achieve their Chief Scouts Gold award. We also had a number of games and competition evenings with the patrol leaders running the final evening. We also competed in the District Rifle Shooting Competition placing 1st. We also had a Scout who was selected for the district team to compete in the county competition.
In the summer term we started off with some craft activities making bird houses before we practised some core scouting skills of tent pitching, camp gadgets, fire lighting, whittling, shelter building and cooking. All of which were needed at the Scout Camp at the end of the term. In the Summer term Scouts who went to summer camp the previous year were also invited to attend the Hardy Cup which is a Greenfield camping competition in the district. The team did really well placing 3rd in the competition. We finished the term with kayaking at Southwater and a scavenger hunt.
Scout Camp was held during the Summer holidays in Stopham. The camp was largely water based as we camped next to a river. Scouts pitched their own tents, took part in a rotation of kayaking, canoeing, raft building, fishing, backwards cooking and craft. There were other activities throughout the week such as team building, hiking as well as a day out to lodge hill activity centre. The scouts had a brilliant time even if it was a rainy week. Sam was also assessed and gained his Nights Away permit on this camp.
In the autumn term Scouts took part in some wide games, a rotation of rifle shooting, cooking, lego challenges and a
million hands. We also held another joint night hike and sleepover with Friday Scouts. The scouts also took part in some mini bases that worked towards some of their badge work as well as had some fun games evenings. We also took part in the district raft race where scouts competed making rafts before racing them on Southwater. Another district event that we took part in was Escape and Evasion where Scouts have to navigate around a set area to get the most ‘Mid Sussex Pounds’ while the Explorers try and catch them. We also attended the Remembrance Sunday parade in the village. At the end of the Autumn term we invited some Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) ambassadors who led a fun filled evening where Scouts were able to make a race fan boats at the Scout HQ.
We worked towards a number of badges throughout the term and a total of 4 Thursday Scouts achieved their Chief Scouts Gold award with more within touching distance of completing it in 2024.
Throughout the year we welcomed new Scouts who had come up from Cubs; but at the other end we said goodbye to Scouts who moved onto Explorers. I also want to say a big thank you to all the leaders and young leaders who helped Thursday Scouts throughout the year.
Sam Hales Thursday Scout Leader
Friday Scouts Section Report
2023 saw Friday Troop returning to traditional Scouting skills with a modern twist, they were off hiking, cooking, compass and map skills to name a few. One of the particular things that were focused on was leadership responsibilities and team work.
We had a number of our troop that went to our annual Scout camp which was a great adventure in Stopham with lots of water based activities. It is always a pleasure to see the great achievements that come together after all the practice. It comes together in a massive achievement with lots of laughter and smiles.
Back into regular meetings for the Autumn term saw us being able to work on some particular badges with the Scout Million Hands project, rifle shooting in preparation for the district and county competition.
Over the last 12 months we have also had one of our members achieve their Chief Scout Gold Award which is always nice as it is 4 years of hard work being rewarded and recognised. All mixed in with some really fun evenings like Among Us Real life, STEM Activity and a good traditional Christmas party.
It is always good to see the young people achieving and working well together and long may Friday Troop grow in strength to continue.
I would like to take the opportunity to thank all the leadership team for all their effort in creating an active full on programme that would not be possible without the dedication of our volunteers.
Sonia Baker Group Scout Leader On behalf of Friday Scout Troop
Treasurers 2023 Report
| 1st Hurstpierpoint Scout Group (Charity no. 1023565) | 1st Hurstpierpoint Scout Group (Charity no. 1023565) | 1st Hurstpierpoint Scout Group (Charity no. 1023565) | 1st Hurstpierpoint Scout Group (Charity no. 1023565) | 1st Hurstpierpoint Scout Group (Charity no. 1023565) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Receipts and payments account | ||||
| Year start date | Year end date | |||
| For the year from |
1/1/2023 | To | 31/12/2023 | |
| Receipts and payments | ||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||
| Unrestricted funds |
Unrestricted funds | |||
| £ | £ | |||
| Receipts | ||||
| Donations, legacies and similar income | ||||
| Membership subscriptions | 16,321 | 14,388 | ||
| Gift Aid | 3,420 | 3,387 | ||
| Other similar income | 12,632 | 6,702 | ||
| Sub total | 32,372 | 24,476 | ||
| Grants | ||||
| Maintenance grant | - | 2,667 | ||
| Other grants | 11,000 | 243 | ||
| Sub total | 11,000 | 2,910 | ||
| Fundraising events (gross) | ||||
| Detail 1 | 979 | 1,370 | ||
| Sub total | 979 | 1,370 | ||
| Scout HQ income | ||||
| Hire of building | 15,353 | 13,675 | ||
| Hire of equipment | - | 250 | ||
| Other Scout HQ income | - | - | ||
| Sub total | 15,353 | 13,925 | ||
| Investment income | ||||
| Bank interest | 1,290 | 417 | ||
| Sub total | 1,290 | 417 | ||
| Total Gross Income | 60,995 | 43,098 |
| 1st Hurstpierpoint Scout Group (Charity no. 1023565) | 1st Hurstpierpoint Scout Group (Charity no. 1023565) | 1st Hurstpierpoint Scout Group (Charity no. 1023565) | 1st Hurstpierpoint Scout Group (Charity no. 1023565) | 1st Hurstpierpoint Scout Group (Charity no. 1023565) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Receipts and payments account | ||||
| Year start date | Year end date | |||
| For the year from |
1/1/2023 | To | 31/12/2023 | |
| Receipts and payments | ||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||
| Unrestricted funds |
Unrestricted funds | |||
| £ | £ | |||
| Payments | ||||
| Charitable Payments | ||||
| Membership subscriptions paid on District | 6396 | 6,125 | ||
| Youth programme and activities | 11842 | 10,018 | ||
| Adult support and training | 149 | 686 | ||
| Water and Sewerage | 384 | 936 | ||
| Electricity and Gas | 2495 | 3,311 | ||
| Insurance | 3717 | 2,449 | ||
| Repairs and Renewals | 4123 | 5,056 | ||
| Materials and equipment | 2955 | 3,095 | ||
| Uniforms | 351 | 484 | ||
| Cleaning | 6187 | 6,243 | ||
| Badges | 875 | 1,296 | ||
| Telephone | 235 | 100 | ||
| Sub total | 39,710 | 39,798 | ||
| Total Gross Expenditure | 39,710 | 39,798 | ||
| Asset and investment purchases, etc. | 38,595 | - | ||
| Total payments | 78,305 | 39,798 | ||
| Net of receipts/(payments) | - 17,310 | 3,301 | ||
| Cash funds last year end | 84,092 | 80,792 | ||
| Cash funds this year end | 66,782 | 84,092 |
1st Hurstpierpoint Scout Group (Charity no. 1023565) Receipts and payments account YPAI Qt2rt IlAtp For the year from YV2023 3U1212023 Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the year 2023 2022 Unrestrictsd funds Unrestricted funds Cash funds Bank current account 30.282 36.460 40 42,399 41.653 40 Bank deposit account CashlFLoats Totsl cash funds 66,782 84,092 a9ree balances ith receipts and ayments ccountl ok Total net assets 66.782 84,092 Signature and Date Print Name 16 -16 ZOL .[ |ToLY Andy Libby- Chair Peter Childs - Treasurer The group trustees continue to keep £30.000 in contingency and £20,000 for six months running costs of the group and HQ. During 2023 we invested into a solar system. FortunateLy, we received grants of £11,000 but using our reserves to pay for the solar instaLlation we show an overalL deficit of circa £17,000. HQ Lettings have been good during 2023 with expenditure controlled. ExcLuding the expenditure for solar a surplus was made. A fulL breakdown of the accounts will be available on the Charity Commission website.
Knights Explorer Scout Unit
The year started off with our weekly meetings and our highlights from the spring term included a visit to the fire station to see how they evacuate a person from a car involved in a road traffic accident and what tools they use to do this; an evening learning how to fence, which for most was the first time trying this activity! We also managed some trangia expedition food tasting, archery, board games and challenges.
At the beginning of March 18 members of the Unit joined forces with 40 other Explorers from Burgess Hill to head to London to take part in Monopoly Run Live, a big interactive game of monopoly around London. All the teams had a great time taking part and it is an event we look forward to each year.
The summer term saw us out and about again, this time visiting the bowls club in the village to have a go at lawn bowls, a big thank you to the bowls club for accommodating us and teaching the Explorers how to bowl. During the term we also celebrated the coronation by having a camp at the Scout HQ, heading out to Southwater for geocaching and kayaking/canoeing, heading to Mile Oak shooting club for some outside rifle shooting and down to Brighton for a round of crazy golf.
Our DofE season also kicked off in the summer term. Again we had teams out in the New Forest over the first May bank holiday weekend completing their Silver DofE expedition. In June and October we had Bronze teams out completing their expeditions and at the start of the summer holidays we had Explorers out in the Peak district completing their Gold DofE expedition. This meant that we had 8 Explorers complete their Bronze and 8 complete their Silver award throughout the year. Well done to all of them and all the other Explorers who are working hard to complete their Bronze, Silver and Gold awards. We look forward to celebrating with you all when you have achieved them.
The autumn term started off with a trip down to Shoreham for an evening's sailing on Supeta, a sailing boat for Scouts. Unfortunately we had no wind, a perfect flat calm sea and gorgeous sunset, so enjoyed moving along under the power of the motor. We also headed out ten pin bowling in Crawley and Ice Skating at the Brighton Pavillion. While back at the Scout HQ we did rifle shooting, cooking, worked on our Community Impact staged activity badge and had a Christmas Camp to see the year out.
It was great to see the new and current Explorers grow, learn new skills and see so many of them achieve different awards. It’s a pleasure having them all in the unit. We are looking forward to further adventures in the new year with new Explorers joining us from Scouts and continuing the successes we have had over the last few years.
Smiley & Sonia Explorer Leaders
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