The adult training scheme course dates for 2017 have been published on the Hampshire County Scouts website.
If you want to sign up for any of the weekend multi-module courses then book early to avoid disappointment.
The Orchestra is now in its 42nd year, and after the success of forming the Concert Band last year it will again be run alongside the Orchestra. So there is a choice of 2 ensembles to apply for. There is slightly different criteria for each – please see below and also our website for specific information.
The NSGSO meets every year for a fantastic week’s course of music and social activities led by professional tutors and conductors and hosted by 6 staff members. The course will be held in Stourbridge from Sunday 30 July to Sunday 6 August 2017. During the week the Concert Band will perform 2 concerts in the community and also their main Saturday lunch time concert. They will also have the opportunity to take part in the two concerts with the Orchestra as guest artistes. For the Orchestra the week will culminate in two evening concerts in Birmingham on Friday 4th and Saturday 5th August with the Concert Band as guest artists. Both the Orchestra and the Concert Band will also play a joint piece together at the Friday and Saturday evening concerts. Alex Peace Gadsby, England Commissioner is already booked to attend the concert on Saturday evening 5th August.
To see for yourself what the NSGSO course involves watch our short promotional film
To apply for the 2016 NSGSO Course and to find out lots more detail go to apply.nsgso.com
The closing date for applications is midnight on Saturday 10th December.
For the Orchestra all applicants must be:
Please note
For the Concert Band all applicants must be:
Details of all instruments are on the website at apply.nsgso.com, or read more for further information
Saturday 1st October 2016, 3-5 pm
Come along and have a cream tea with a hot or cold drink, included in ticket price. Take part in a quiz, play some games, buy a piece cake and maybe win a prize in the raffle all for a little extra.
Tickets of the door:
Adults £2
Concessions £1
Children 50p
Held at the 1st Southampton Scout HQ
Aldermoor Road, SO16 5NU
All profits to Macmillan Cancer Support and Breast Cancer Care.
Thelma Young has kindly agreed to be the “Acting DC” for Southampton City Scout District while the search for a new District Commissioner goes on. The DC duties will continue to be shared by the “team DC” so that Thelma is supported by:
I am sure you will join us in thanking Colin again for his leadership, dedication and service as our DC for the past five years. Colin is going to become County Network Commissioner as well as being our Campsite Manager looking after our own camp site at Wilverley in the New Forest.
And thank you everyone for your continuing enthusiasm and hard work that it takes to give the young people of Southampton a great time in Scouting. Let’s make it another good year!
Best Regards,
Nico, Graham, George, Ian, Thelma.
All “signed-up” young participants will also receive a free ticket for the short (3 hour) cruise that “Shieldhall” will be making on the afternoon of Saturday 17th September (15.00 to 18.00 hrs) when we will be sailing from 48 Berth down the length of Southampton Water to the Solent. It is planned that the Southampton Maritime Trust will be onboard outlining details of their Forgotten Wrecks of the First World War Project plus on the way back we should see the departing cruise liners “Brittannia”, “Celebrity Eclipse” and “Emerald Princess”.
The full adult’s ticket price for this sailing is £27.50 but each group will be entitled to two half price tickets for accompanying adults. The full rate is applicable to other adults over and above the two as said. The ticket price for youngsters over and above those attending the Y.T.D. is £10.00 / hd.
We can also advise that we will allow early boarding and the opportunity of visiting all area’s (under supervision) i.e. the bridge, engine room, etc., as we prepare for going to sea.
At this moment in time I can confirm that there are still places available albeit a little limited in number. Early application to our Mr Nigel Philpott, Ticketing Manager, for these remaining places is therefore recommended. To book “on-line” @ www.ss-shieldhall.co.uk or call 0844 357 2329.
We look forward to welcoming you aboard again sometime soon.
Kind regards,
Richard W. Jarvis.
Youth Training Co-ordinator.
Pro-Badge is an Activity Badge Training Scheme, which uses the resources of the Solent Scout Training Centre at Lyons Copse, to the best advantage of the Cub Scouts, Scouts, Explorer Scouts and Scout Leaders. The scheme provides training for badges that require predominantly outdoor Scouting activity or natural resources.
You can book your Cubs and Scouts in to weekend camps over the coming months to give them a chance to earn some of the outdoor-based badges.
Leaflets for the forthcoming Pro-Badge season are now available on the ProBadge website, please click here for the Cub Scout leaflet, and here for the Scout version. Please feel free to pass onto other Cubs, Scouts and Leaders.
This year we will also be running a Pioneer course for Explorer Scouts, this will run on our November weekend. Please note that Explorers will have to camp as we do not have indoor accommodation for them.
To book on any courses please contact via the website links or email me direct.
Thank You
“Scissors” (Clive Clark)
Camp Leader
Have you noticed that not everyone wears a traditional woggle around their necks to keep their scarf together? How about starting the new term by opting for a funky friendship knot instead? Grab your scarf and take a look at our video below to see how to do it…
How much can you fit into a 1 week Summer Camp in the Netherlands? According to the 1st and 2nd Southampton Scouts it’s all of this…
Amsterdam, Anne Frank’s House, Canal Cruise, Mini Golf, Swimming, Diving, Football, High Ropes, Zip Lining, Clog Painting, Mountain Biking, Walking, Double-decker trains, Snowboarding, Skiing, Rollercoasters & Camping!
Teams from across Southampton jointed together at Testwood Lakes for the annual Scout Raft Race. Using a combination of pioneering, paddling and perseverance groups took their craft to the the water and battled against each other. Well done to everyone who took part and those who enjoyed cheering from the waterside. It was a really fun day. See you again next year.
We are always looking for ways we can help you by providing improved facilities at Wilverley.
If you are holding a group camp at Wilverley and you don’t want to bring your mess tent and kitchen and tables and chairs.
Why don’t you hire our activity centre and fully equipped kitchen. It has all the tables and chairs you need and a fully equipped kitchen with two gas cookers and ovens and a fridge.
The cost per day for these splendid facilities is only £45.00 a day. This includes the gas you use.
The activity centre can also be used for activities if the weather is rather inclement.
See the full inventory of the Activity Centre and Kitchen!
