Category: Beavers Barnham

Sunday June 2nd 2013

For the second year running, 1st Barnham Scout Troop won the Youth Section of the Charity Dragon Boat Racing organised by the Rotary Club on Chichester canal and basin. Watched by a large crowd, our boat beat 2nd Bognor Sea Scouts in the final by the smallest of margins – half a Dragon’s head. Congratulations to all the participants for their stirling efforts and to Simon for organising everything.  We all look forward to retaining our title against all comers next year.

The 2 pictures below are of our boat just winning in the final and the winning crew posing after their victory. There are more pictures in the Gallery.

We were delighted that Helen Woolgar was presented with her Wood Badge by the District Commissioner at the Centenary Camp at Ferny Crofts in the New Forrest. All Scout Leaders are required to undertake an extensive training course in all aspects of Scouting. When this is completed, the “Wood Badge” is awarded – this consists of two wooden beads on a leather thong worn around the neck and is a replica of beads from a necklace given to Robert Baden Powell in Africa.

Congratulations, Helen!

Below: Helen being presented with her Wood Badge.

The Cub Pack at Barnham spent a considerable time during April 2013 clearing and tidying the churchyard at Barnham Parish Church. Before they started, it was in great need of attention; after they finished, it was a churchyard of which everyone could be proud.

When the tidying was completed, the Cubs planted a Beech Tree to celebrate the Centenary of Arundel and Littlehampton Scout District, of which 1st Barnham Scout Group is a constituent. A plaque was installed by the tree to mark the event.

Photographs of the work and the tree planting can be found in the Gallery on this website. The picture below shows the Cubs after they had tidied the churchyard and planted their tree.

We moved into the New Village Hall on May 7th.

With several times the space that we had in the old hall, there is room for greatly improved activities. We have a small room for storage and have recently taken delivery of four metal storage cabinets and four lockable notice boards. There will be one of each for each section – Beavers, Cubs and Scouts – and one of each for general use.

The first evening got off to a great start with exciting activities for Beavers and Cubs, followed by motor racing for the Troop. The photographs show the New hall from outside, the Old Hall on its very last day of existence and Scouts racing their cars.

Barnham Sections were busy in late October making Guys for the Barnham Best Guy Competition. A splendid selection of Guys was the result, many of them bearing uncanny resemblances to Leaders in the Group! We are delighted and proud that the Guy submitted by the Scout Troop came second overall and won a valuable cash prize. Here he is. Who does he resemble?

Our Scout District – Arundel & Littlehampton – celebrates its Centenary in 2013. All young members in the District were invited to design a badge to be worn on uniform throughout 2013. Unable to chose a single badge, the final badge was a combination of elements from the designs of 3 members. One of these was Henry Poulter, a Cub at the time of the entry but now a Scout. Congratulations, Henry! Below is a picture of Henry receiving the first copy of the badge from Mark Hewson.

SUCCESS IN DISTRICT SWIMMING GALA

Congratulations to the Cubs swimming teams. After a swim off for final positions, the Barnham Pack  finished third in the District and the Walberton Pack fourth. Well Done!

The Cubs at Barnham team: