Southampton City Scouts News Archive

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  • About Doreen

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    For more than 40 years Doreen Old, who has died at the age of 91, was in the Scouting frontline. Thousands of city youngsters have benefited from her inspiring leadership. And her sterling service brought her the Movement’s highest accolades. Right to the end she was an active member of the Southampton West/City District and…

  • From Colin

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    Congratulations and well done to Denise Clasby and Sarah Durham of the 11th Freemantle and Rob Greenaway of the 9thShirley Warren and Amy O Keefe of the 26th Swaythling and Clare Bandy of the 7th Basset and Paul Harvey of the 1stAldermoor for gaining their Leadership Training Wood badge. Congratulations to JJ and Jake for…

  • Blessing of Lee Budd’s Memorial Canoes – Thursday 20th June 2013

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    A combined evening afloat at Priory Road Hard, St. Denys, started with the blessing of the canoes by the City District Chaplain Chris Davies. This was followed by the launch of the canoes for the first time. Our new GSL Paul Renouf performed this with a shower of Lee’s favourite tipple Spitfire Ale, on the…

  • High 5 Appeal Cake Sale

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  • Sponsored Hampshire to Herefordshire Challenge!

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    I am completing a 120 mile, 5 day trek from Herefordshire to Hampshire, along with 2 friends to raise money for Diabetes UK and Cancer Research UK. I have attached a poster with more details.I would be extremely grateful if you would like to give something towards these two brilliant charities – no matter how…

  • 9th Southampton City Group Obstacle Course. Saturday 8th June

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    This event showed our group at its best, the three sections working together, the scouts each cheerfully mentoring a Beaver so they could have fun with the reassurance of the older one to both egg them on and support them if they were unsure. This is a great way for the younger kids to meet…

  • 9th Southampton City Group Obstacle Course. Saturday 8th June

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    Initial feedback shows as long as all the money on the sponsor forms comes in we will raise over £900 and may even break the magic £1000. The winner of the highest sponsorship amount was Cameron Newman with £110.50. He will be attending our August group camp for free as his prize. Many happy faces…

  • District AGM

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  • From Colin

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    District AGM Followed by Barbeque The City Scout District AGM is being held at the 29th Scout Group HQ 44 -50 Brickfield Road, Portswood, SO17 3AE on Thursday 4th July @ 7pm. Please do come along it is important that every group is present, I will be presenting the Bert Cooke Trophy to the group…

  • Captain Ketch

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    Also, attached is the “Captain Ketch Challenge” – a badge that has been designed by young people and adult volunteers to support our ambassador on his bike ride as well as give leaders a simple programme 🙂 it’s available for anyone who wants to complete it!  Any questions please ask, it’s coming out in HSN this…