Snowdon 500 – A challenge for Prostate Cancer
16 May 2009
On the 16th May 2009, Scout Leader Carl, (Skip), Assistant Scout Leader Andy (Padge) and Group Scout Leader Ben, will be undertaking the Snowdon 500 challenge. We are trekking to the top of Snowdon, the highest mountain peak in England & Wales to raise money for Prostate cancer.
We are hoping to raise at least £2000.00 between us. If you would like to make a donation which would be gratefully received, or offer anything in the way of sponsorship, equipment, clothing etc, then likewise that would also be gratefully received.
It's quite easy to donate, just click on this link or visit www.justgiving.com/carlwalters
Carl has been involved in raising money for breast cancer & Ashgate Hospice for the last three years, and Weston Park hospital this year. Let's do something for the men who suffer from this terrible disease.
Please give generously, even if you can only afford a few pence it will be gratefully received. Together, we can make a difference.
Thanks, Carl, Ben, Andy.
Monday, 8 December 2008
Sunday, 7 December 2008
12th December meeting
Just a reminder to those of you who didn't bring the cameras back last week, they must be in this Friday in order for you to qualify for your badge. Don't forget the £2.00 donation towards the costs please.
As you know we discussed the video production we are going to do, the best idea so far was Jacob's "Amarillo" style introduction. We will start filming after Christmas and have to mock up some different locations to film, so keep making a note of your ideas.
Sunday the 14th is bag packing at Sainsbury's, you should have had a letter notifying you about it by now, if not please give me a call.
The meeting on Friday 19th will be held at the same time as the cubs. We are doing a joint night, bring a burger or sausage and breadroll as we will be having a christmas tin can cook night, seeing as everyone enjoyed it so much last time, this time though yo will have longer to cook. You will also be cooking for the cubs, so all of you Jamie Oliver's out there, you get to shine. We will also be presenting the outstanding badges you have earned.
Finally here's a slideshow of a few of the pics from the Staveley climbing wall night taken by Padge and put together by me. Hope you enjoy it.
See you all Friday, don't forget the camera's!!
Skip.
As you know we discussed the video production we are going to do, the best idea so far was Jacob's "Amarillo" style introduction. We will start filming after Christmas and have to mock up some different locations to film, so keep making a note of your ideas.
Sunday the 14th is bag packing at Sainsbury's, you should have had a letter notifying you about it by now, if not please give me a call.
The meeting on Friday 19th will be held at the same time as the cubs. We are doing a joint night, bring a burger or sausage and breadroll as we will be having a christmas tin can cook night, seeing as everyone enjoyed it so much last time, this time though yo will have longer to cook. You will also be cooking for the cubs, so all of you Jamie Oliver's out there, you get to shine. We will also be presenting the outstanding badges you have earned.
Finally here's a slideshow of a few of the pics from the Staveley climbing wall night taken by Padge and put together by me. Hope you enjoy it.
See you all Friday, don't forget the camera's!!
Skip.
Monday, 1 December 2008
Photography task
Okay, here's just a reminder what subjects you need to capture for the photo assignment:
5 portrait picture
5 landscape pictures
5 still life pictures
5 animal or pet pictures.
Remember, don't make them all the same, do some close ups, mid range and distant pictures. You can be as creative as you like.
Bring the cameras back with you next week and make sure you have your name written on them. Don't forget to ask your parents for a £2.00 donation towards the cost of developing.
I will be posting the program for next term in the next few days so make sure you check it. There will also be a PDF download available so you can download and print off a paper copy.
Me and Ben had a meeting the other night and discussed the new patrols which will be implimented at the start of next term. There have been a few changes but hopefully everyone will be happy with the patrols they will be in. Whilst we have tried to keep most people together there may be a couple who have to change patrols, hopefully you will accept the changes and get on and thoroughly enjoy the new year and the program we have come up with. As you are all aware this term we have lost a few of the older scouts and we have new ones coming up. This has been the reason for the changes in patrols, so that we have equal numbers and experience in each patrol. We have also selected some new patrol leaders and also assistant patrol leaders.
By forming new patrols it will enable us to get the rewards points scheme working and because you have equal numbers in your patrols the scoring of points will be a more fair system as you all have the same chance to earn the same points.
So you are all aware this weekend I have completed a course so that we can have a proper shooting night and for those of you interested can take you through your Master of Arms award. One of the things we discussed on the course was getting an inter scout group shooting competition up and running with a possibility of having regular teams. Watch this space, but if you are interested let me know.
See you all this Friday.
Skip
5 portrait picture
5 landscape pictures
5 still life pictures
5 animal or pet pictures.
Remember, don't make them all the same, do some close ups, mid range and distant pictures. You can be as creative as you like.
Bring the cameras back with you next week and make sure you have your name written on them. Don't forget to ask your parents for a £2.00 donation towards the cost of developing.
I will be posting the program for next term in the next few days so make sure you check it. There will also be a PDF download available so you can download and print off a paper copy.
Me and Ben had a meeting the other night and discussed the new patrols which will be implimented at the start of next term. There have been a few changes but hopefully everyone will be happy with the patrols they will be in. Whilst we have tried to keep most people together there may be a couple who have to change patrols, hopefully you will accept the changes and get on and thoroughly enjoy the new year and the program we have come up with. As you are all aware this term we have lost a few of the older scouts and we have new ones coming up. This has been the reason for the changes in patrols, so that we have equal numbers and experience in each patrol. We have also selected some new patrol leaders and also assistant patrol leaders.
By forming new patrols it will enable us to get the rewards points scheme working and because you have equal numbers in your patrols the scoring of points will be a more fair system as you all have the same chance to earn the same points.
So you are all aware this weekend I have completed a course so that we can have a proper shooting night and for those of you interested can take you through your Master of Arms award. One of the things we discussed on the course was getting an inter scout group shooting competition up and running with a possibility of having regular teams. Watch this space, but if you are interested let me know.
See you all this Friday.
Skip
Saturday, 8 November 2008
This coming meeting Friday 14th November
Please note that the next meeting will be at the Staveley Leisure centre where we will be using the climbing wall. Make sure you bring suitable footwear (not boots!)
Please be there for 6pm. There will be a cost of £2.00 per person towards the cost of hire and instructors.
We should be finished for 7.45pm so make sure parents are aware what time to pick you up.
See you all then.
Skip
Please be there for 6pm. There will be a cost of £2.00 per person towards the cost of hire and instructors.
We should be finished for 7.45pm so make sure parents are aware what time to pick you up.
See you all then.
Skip
Wednesday, 5 November 2008
Wear a Poppy!
WEAR A POPPY
"Please wear a poppy", the lady said
And held one forth, but I shook my head.
Then I stopped and watched as she offered them there,
And her face was old and lined with care;
But beneath the scars the years had made
There remained a smile that refused to fade.
A boy came whistling down the street,
Bouncing along on carefree feet.
His smile was full of joy and fun,
"Lady", said he, "may I have one"?
When she'd pinned it on he turned to say,
"Why do we wear a poppy today"?
The lady smiled in her wistful way
And answered, "This is Remembrance Day,
And the poppy there is the symbol for
The gallant men who died in war.
And because they did, you and I are free,
That's why we wear a poppy, you see.
"I had a boy about your size,
With golden hair and big blue eyes.
He loved to play and jump and shout,
Free as a bird he would race about.
As the years went by he learned and grew
and became a man - as you will, too.
"He was fine and strong, with a boyish smile,
But he'd seemed with us such a little while.
When war broke out and he went away
I still remember his face that day.
When he smiled at me and said, Goodbye,
I'll be back soon, Mum, so please don't cry.
"But the war went on and he had to stay,
And all I could do was wait and pray.
His letters told of the awful fight,
(I can see it still in my dreams at night).
With the tanks and guns and cruel barbed wire,
And the mines and bullets, the bombs and fire
"Till at last, at last, the war was won,
And that's why we wear a poppy son".
The small boy turned as if to go,
Then said, "Thanks, lady, I'm glad to know.
That sure did sound like an awful fight,
But your son - did he come back all right?"
A tear rolled down each faded cheek,
She shook her head, but didn't speak.
I slunk away in a sort of shame,
And if you were me you'd have done the same,
For our thanks, in giving, if oft delayed,
Though our freedom was bought - and
Thousands paid!
And so when we see a poppy worn,
Let us reflect on the burden borne,
By those who gave their very all.
When asked to answer their country's call
That we at home in peace might live.
Them wear a poppy! Remember - and give!
Don't forget to get your poppy this week, and wear it with pride and remembrance.
Skip.
"Please wear a poppy", the lady said
And held one forth, but I shook my head.
Then I stopped and watched as she offered them there,
And her face was old and lined with care;
But beneath the scars the years had made
There remained a smile that refused to fade.
A boy came whistling down the street,
Bouncing along on carefree feet.
His smile was full of joy and fun,
"Lady", said he, "may I have one"?
When she'd pinned it on he turned to say,
"Why do we wear a poppy today"?
The lady smiled in her wistful way
And answered, "This is Remembrance Day,
And the poppy there is the symbol for
The gallant men who died in war.
And because they did, you and I are free,
That's why we wear a poppy, you see.
"I had a boy about your size,
With golden hair and big blue eyes.
He loved to play and jump and shout,
Free as a bird he would race about.
As the years went by he learned and grew
and became a man - as you will, too.
"He was fine and strong, with a boyish smile,
But he'd seemed with us such a little while.
When war broke out and he went away
I still remember his face that day.
When he smiled at me and said, Goodbye,
I'll be back soon, Mum, so please don't cry.
"But the war went on and he had to stay,
And all I could do was wait and pray.
His letters told of the awful fight,
(I can see it still in my dreams at night).
With the tanks and guns and cruel barbed wire,
And the mines and bullets, the bombs and fire
"Till at last, at last, the war was won,
And that's why we wear a poppy son".
The small boy turned as if to go,
Then said, "Thanks, lady, I'm glad to know.
That sure did sound like an awful fight,
But your son - did he come back all right?"
A tear rolled down each faded cheek,
She shook her head, but didn't speak.
I slunk away in a sort of shame,
And if you were me you'd have done the same,
For our thanks, in giving, if oft delayed,
Though our freedom was bought - and
Thousands paid!
And so when we see a poppy worn,
Let us reflect on the burden borne,
By those who gave their very all.
When asked to answer their country's call
That we at home in peace might live.
Them wear a poppy! Remember - and give!
Don't forget to get your poppy this week, and wear it with pride and remembrance.
Skip.
Sunday, 2 November 2008
What's been happening?
Apologies for the lack of posts during the last month, only I have been extremely busy working. Some of you already know that I am a professional photographer, amongst other things, and during beginning of October I was shooting the annual charity calendar for Peak FM. The charity this year is Weston Park, so make sure of purchasing one, all proceeds will be going to Weston Park. Only a fiver! Then we went off to Spain and only got back this weekend.
Okay so this coming Friday is tin cook night. We're going to be giving a demo on how to make a hobo stove from a tin can, so if you want to bring a burger or sausage and a bread cob, you'll get chance to have a go.
We also have the remembrance parade this coming Sunday at St Thomas' church.
See you all Friday.
Skip.
Okay so this coming Friday is tin cook night. We're going to be giving a demo on how to make a hobo stove from a tin can, so if you want to bring a burger or sausage and a bread cob, you'll get chance to have a go.
We also have the remembrance parade this coming Sunday at St Thomas' church.
See you all Friday.
Skip.
Monday, 29 September 2008
Spitewinter Bushtucker night
Well Friday saw us up at Spitewinter for our Bushtucker Gut & Cook night.
We had a good turnout and I would just like to say the "Flag" turnout and attention paid was commendable. Our new inspection system went down very well and only a couple of points were lost by the odd patrol. A great improvement, keep it up!
Well the lads got the fire going and then I demonstrated how to skin a pheasant, we then had numerous volunteers to actually do the gutting which was done quite well. Once cleaned up the pheasant was then filleted into small pieces and we cooked it in the pan over the open fire. I was suprised when everyone had a taste, and most people asked for more, but it was time then to get the beefburgers and sausages going, not quite BushTucker but certainly scouting, well on my behalf anyway, "being prepared"! Knowing that once food had been mentioned burgers and sausages would be welcomed.
Everyone had a great night and asked when could we do it again!!
Ben & Padge will be running this coming Friday's meeting as I have a committment I can't get out of so have a good time and i'll see you the week after.
Skip
We had a good turnout and I would just like to say the "Flag" turnout and attention paid was commendable. Our new inspection system went down very well and only a couple of points were lost by the odd patrol. A great improvement, keep it up!
Well the lads got the fire going and then I demonstrated how to skin a pheasant, we then had numerous volunteers to actually do the gutting which was done quite well. Once cleaned up the pheasant was then filleted into small pieces and we cooked it in the pan over the open fire. I was suprised when everyone had a taste, and most people asked for more, but it was time then to get the beefburgers and sausages going, not quite BushTucker but certainly scouting, well on my behalf anyway, "being prepared"! Knowing that once food had been mentioned burgers and sausages would be welcomed.
Everyone had a great night and asked when could we do it again!!
Ben & Padge will be running this coming Friday's meeting as I have a committment I can't get out of so have a good time and i'll see you the week after.
Skip
Thursday, 25 September 2008
An easy way to raise some funds for the Scout Troop
While surfing the web this morning I came across an idea that I think would greatly benefit 3rd Brampton Scouts. If like me you do a lot of your shopping online, then next time you're looking for something please consider using the link I will be posting on the site, and already posted below.
Everything you need, all in one place
A typical family can raise around £300 for us in donations in a year, by shopping for the things they need through the easyfundraising site.
Have you or your family bought any of the following in the past year: books, CDs, DVDs, clothing, electrical items, flowers, furniture, games, gifts, toys, or wine and food? You may be surprised to know that you can purchase all of these through easyfundraising, and raise money for us at the same time.
You can also insure your car, home and pets through easyfundraising, as well as purchase holidays, flights and train tickets, switch utility suppliers, apply for credit cards and take out breakdown cover, plus much more. Every transaction you make results in a free donation for us, so please support us by using this fantastic site.
Christmas is coming...
Before you know it, December will be here so don't leave your Christmas shopping to the last minute, log onto www.easyfundraising.org.uk/3rdbs and get ahead of the game.
Argos have recently joined easyfundraising and as one of the UK's favourite stores, you probably shop with them already so why not make Christmas even easier for you and help us raise the funds we need by doing it all online this year? Log onto www.easyfundraising.org.uk/3rdbs and click on the Argos link for great value, regular deals and a fantastic range of products.
A survey last year by Deloitte & Touche showed the average spend per person over Christmas 2007 was estimated at £706. If that seems a lot, don't forget you can save money with easyfundraising by taking advantage of the regular special offers and money off deals that you won't find in the shops or on the retailers own sites.
Regards,
Skip
Everything you need, all in one place
A typical family can raise around £300 for us in donations in a year, by shopping for the things they need through the easyfundraising site.
Have you or your family bought any of the following in the past year: books, CDs, DVDs, clothing, electrical items, flowers, furniture, games, gifts, toys, or wine and food? You may be surprised to know that you can purchase all of these through easyfundraising, and raise money for us at the same time.
You can also insure your car, home and pets through easyfundraising, as well as purchase holidays, flights and train tickets, switch utility suppliers, apply for credit cards and take out breakdown cover, plus much more. Every transaction you make results in a free donation for us, so please support us by using this fantastic site.
Christmas is coming...
Before you know it, December will be here so don't leave your Christmas shopping to the last minute, log onto www.easyfundraising.org.uk/3rdbs and get ahead of the game.
Argos have recently joined easyfundraising and as one of the UK's favourite stores, you probably shop with them already so why not make Christmas even easier for you and help us raise the funds we need by doing it all online this year? Log onto www.easyfundraising.org.uk/3rdbs and click on the Argos link for great value, regular deals and a fantastic range of products.
A survey last year by Deloitte & Touche showed the average spend per person over Christmas 2007 was estimated at £706. If that seems a lot, don't forget you can save money with easyfundraising by taking advantage of the regular special offers and money off deals that you won't find in the shops or on the retailers own sites.
Regards,
Skip
Tuesday, 23 September 2008
This weeks meeting Friday 26th September
Just a reminder to everyone that this weeks meeting will be held at Spitewinter for our Bushtucker gut & cook night. Hopefully, if we can still get the "tucker" we will be doing a demonstration on how to prepare game for the pot! We will also have a few games, Manhunt has been requested so there may be a good chance we can get one going!
Please note the times for this weeks meeting 7pm-9.30pm. Bring a torch and wrap up warm as it's getting quite cool now once the sun has gone down.
Just a reminder for parents, can you try and remember to bring the slip with your email contact details please, you can also send an email to me directly here at carl@3rdbramptonscouts.co.uk to update your details.
I look forward to seeing everyone on Friday.
Yours in Scouting, Skip.
Please note the times for this weeks meeting 7pm-9.30pm. Bring a torch and wrap up warm as it's getting quite cool now once the sun has gone down.
Just a reminder for parents, can you try and remember to bring the slip with your email contact details please, you can also send an email to me directly here at carl@3rdbramptonscouts.co.uk to update your details.
I look forward to seeing everyone on Friday.
Yours in Scouting, Skip.
Sunday, 21 September 2008
The Walesby activity day photo slideshow
Okay folks, just finished editing the pictures, so here's a few of the pic's we managed to take between us. We didn't manage to get round all the activities so we don't have any to show of the climbing wall or shooting. If any parents managed to take some and your willing to share them with the rest of the group please contact me or send the images via email (see contacts page) and we can add them in.
All images were taken by either Skip (Carl), Jenny (Mrs Skip) or Padge.
Enjoy.!
All images were taken by either Skip (Carl), Jenny (Mrs Skip) or Padge.
Enjoy.!
Saturday, 20 September 2008
Walesby Family Camp
Well this weekend was the planned family camp weekend at Walesby Scout Campsite. However because of all the bad weather we have been having recently, and the forecast bad weather for this weekend we decided earlier in the week to cancel the camp. This was mainly because a lot of the parents had never been on a camping trip before and what we didn't want was a repeat performance of the camp for the scouts, where everyone was soaked for the weekend!! So what happens? We get the best weekend weather of the year. Anyway we still ran with an activity day which we have just got back from. We had a good turnout of Scouts, Beavers and Cubs along with parents. A full range of activities included, archery, shooting, crate stacking, climbing and the one I enjoyed the most the raft building. Me and Padge have been taking photographs all day of various activities and personalities, so once Padge has sent me a copy of his images, i'll put together a slideshow and load it on here. No rush Padge, tonight will be fine..!!! Just joking, first thing in the morning will suffice..!! Thanks go out to everyone who made the effort in attending and making it a thoroughly enjoyable day, and also to Sue (Akela) for a lot of behind the scenes work in getting it all arranged, and everyone else who helped out. You all know who you are. Thank you.
Spitewinter & Summer camp
Just before the break up for the summer holidays we had an overnight stay at Spitewinter. The scouts were dropped off in Holmegate and had to make their way back to the campsite, without using roads, just using a map and compass. They were seperated into the patrols and set off at different timed intervals, knowing that theyhad to evade the hunter patrols (leaders) out looking for them. They all excelled in this task and were rewarded upon their return with the prospect of having to then build a shelter to sleep in before we got the fires going to cook them a hot drink and supper. A good time was had by all. Next up the first week of the six weeks holiday, was our annual camp to the Lake District. While the rest of the country basked in sunshine, it was rain, rain and even more rain up in the Lakes!! Not dampened by the weather everyone still enjoyed it.
Here's some photographs of both events taken by one of our assistant scout leaders, Andy, or should I say Padge!
Enjoy, Skip.
Here's some photographs of both events taken by one of our assistant scout leaders, Andy, or should I say Padge!
Enjoy, Skip.
Friday, 19 September 2008
Welcome to the 3rd Brampton Blog page
Welcome to the 3rd Brampton blog page.
Hi, my name is Carl, the scouts call me Skip, I am their Scout Leader.
I am just in the process of setting up a new web site aimed just at the scouts of 3rd Brampton. We have a very succesful Beavers and cub's group and a current website, but we have decided that the scouts deserve a site of their own.
The aim of the blog page is to enable all of our scouts to read up to date happenings, for instance if they missed a meeting then they will be able to read all about it here.
I am trying to bring a part of scouting into the 21st century and nowadays most people have internet access, so this is just another way of spreading the good word of scouting.
If you would like to comment on any aspect please feel free. All posts will be moderated prior to being made public so there may be a delay between posting a comment and actually being able to see it online.
Finally, I am hoping that Scouts and parents will check this blog page regularly, as we can use this for posting latest updates, news, changes to programmes/plans etc, as well as email.
I will be posting PDF documents of all letters, notifications etc sent out on the download page of the site. Please check at least once a week.
I welcome comments from parents or scouts.
I look forward to the coming year.
Regards,
Skip
Hi, my name is Carl, the scouts call me Skip, I am their Scout Leader.
I am just in the process of setting up a new web site aimed just at the scouts of 3rd Brampton. We have a very succesful Beavers and cub's group and a current website, but we have decided that the scouts deserve a site of their own.
The aim of the blog page is to enable all of our scouts to read up to date happenings, for instance if they missed a meeting then they will be able to read all about it here.
I am trying to bring a part of scouting into the 21st century and nowadays most people have internet access, so this is just another way of spreading the good word of scouting.
If you would like to comment on any aspect please feel free. All posts will be moderated prior to being made public so there may be a delay between posting a comment and actually being able to see it online.
Finally, I am hoping that Scouts and parents will check this blog page regularly, as we can use this for posting latest updates, news, changes to programmes/plans etc, as well as email.
I will be posting PDF documents of all letters, notifications etc sent out on the download page of the site. Please check at least once a week.
I welcome comments from parents or scouts.
I look forward to the coming year.
Regards,
Skip
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