Weekly Summary
Last week the leaders had a nice relaxing meeting whilst the Cubs played games, everyone had a great end of term meeting.
Several of the Cubs and Scouts also went on the Spring Camp at Skreens Park. It was the first time in many years that the 52nd had camped at Skreeens and the weekend was a success.
Activities included:
- Sumo wresting
- Air rifle shooting
- Crate stacking
- Fire lighting
- Orienteering
A gallery of the photos can be found here:
All the Cubs and Scouts were very well behaved, helping prepare, run and pack up the camp. There was plenty of strong team work and everyone was respectful to each other and other groups.
Next meeting
The next meeting isn’t until 30th April, we will start focusing on the Skills challenge badge next term.
Events
https://www.onlinescoutmanager.co.uk/parents/events.phpWFS gang show
Date/Time: 27th April 2019 19:30
Location: Chingford assembly hall
We have been very fortunate as a group, to secure these limited tickets and would like to invite you and your family to attend the gang show. So first come first served. It is £10 per person, please pay any outstanding fees direct to your section leader (Sue, Jody and Allen), manually.
It is a show like no other as all of the performers and helpers are either current or former Scouts, Cubs or Beavers. Everything has been created by the members from the dress, makeup and backdrops to the lighting, special effects and stage sets. It is just amazing!
Although more amazing is the amount of effort that each child puts in “to do their best” from the dance and song routines; to the funny sketches (Morcorme and Wise), juggling and magic tricks. we have it all . So come on a support them and give them some encouragement, you will be wowed and surprised at what can be achieved!
Bring along your popcorn, crisps and drinks, sit down and enjoy the show.
Only 52nd EFS neckers required on this night, so that we can identify you.
Families to make their own way there and will be responsible for their children. If your child wishes to attend and requires adult supervision, please let us know. – you will still need to drop off/collect though.
As soon as book we can allocate you and your family their seat numbers.
Payments will not be refundable as these go direct to WFS district.
District St Georges Day Parade
Parents , as per your promise when your Scout joined this group. this is the only day that we ask all of our members of the group to be present. This is a good occasion for us to show to the other groups that we are a strong and vibrant group with committed members and helpers. Please help us on this only day of the year that we require your help. We also collect your donations so that they can be offered to a charity of the district’s choice – please put this in an envelope/bag with your group name “52nd EFS”.
EPPING FOREST SOUTH DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
St GEORGE’S DAY PARADE
DATE SUNDAY 28th APRIL 2019 arrive 1:45 for 2pm start
VENUE Bancroft’s school, High Road, Woodford Green – hosts 4th EFS. Parade in the Quad followed by celebration in the Great Hall and then refreshments in the dining hall
Colours Beaver, Cub, Scout, Explorers, Fellowship, (Colours Paraded by each Group)
The Union and District Flags will be paraded by the 4th EFS
District and St George’s Award Flags Paraded by last year Recipients
Our group will select our best Beaver, Cub & Scout to represent us and bear our colours. They will need to come a bit earlier for the rehearsal so please be at the School Quad by 1.15pm
* section leaders – Please ensure that all Colour Bearers arrive at the Church with their Group section flag
Groups to Assemble in the School Quad by 2.15pm please
I.C Parade Brian Gillman (any queries on the day please see Brian)
* section leaders – Please collect donation money before the celebration and have it ready for collection at the Parade in the School Quad. Details of recipient Charity to follow.
Parking Details to follow
District Award of District Colours and Trophies will take place during the celebration
Awards
Dismissal School Quad
Parents and families are welcome to attend the celebration but please advise them that they will not be able to enter the hall until all members of the district have entered first.
District Day Out: Gullivers world
Date/time: 11th May 2019 08:45 – 17:00
All day out at this fantastic adventure park in Milton Keynes Bucks.
Prices to be confirmed. But will be £23 I think and includes the transportation.
Parent can come and relive their carefree childhood too at the same cost too (Adult to pay leader cash/cheque). Mr Whippy icecreams, roller coasters, fun and frolics!
We may need one more parent to come along as we have more cubs than adults – can you help? Please indicate this on your response.
Cubs to attend in full uniform with a light rain jacket (being prepared!)
Bring a Packed Lunch in a named plastic shopping bag and Meds in a clear bag, with cubs name, dosage and/or operating instructions.
And some pocket money (£5 in an envelope with your cubs name on it) that your Cub will need to hand over to a leader
Drop off 8;45am and pick up 5;30pm for the coaches will be the Drive, Snaresbrook. Near the speed cameras. (Just look out for the coaches!)
https://goo.gl/maps/EU8CSjyycNs
https://www.gulliversfun.co.uk/gullivers-land-milton-keynes
District Sports Day
Date/time: 12th May 2019 14:00 – 16:00
Location: Woodford County High
After several years of not attending, we burst on the scene in 2017 when the 52nd EFS came out as victors and we hope that we can earn the illustrious trophy again this year.
a) You cub to compete in various feats of athletic prowess (running, jumping, skipping, rolling and wiggling!). Cubs to wear running gear and trainers, Necker with woggle; and to bring a small face towel, A waterproof jacket & a Sunhat (just in case!). To also bring a bottle of water and some energy snackbars in a bag with their name on it,
b) You, your family and friends are welcome to enjoy the Sun located at Woodford County High’s rich grounds and to bring your camp chairs/sun sun umbrellas and fabulous picnic spreads whilst you view the unfolding dominance of the 52nd EFS group smash the other teams to win the ultimate prize. Let’s show the other groups that the 52nd are back and the more people who support us, the better it will be, to cheer on our cubs to victory.
Please respond and indicate your Cubs strongest events (you can select as many as you like) that will allow BALOO (Emily) our Sports Coach can then select the strongest team through sports trials. All participants will be doing tasks towards earning their Athletics badge too
Check out this website for some of the events.
http://www.efs-scouts.org.uk/cub/cubs-sports-day/
The 52nd have an opportunity to dominate, so lets get out there, participate and keep the prize!
Please carshare as there will not be any onsite parking for parents as these are being reserved for leaders.
District 6-a-side football
Date/Time: 19th May 2019 09:00 – 12:00
Location: Chigwell Sports Club
District competition to see which Cub group has the best footballers.
If you can work as a team then book up. Only 8 in our team but if you are a reserve you can still come along to play for other teams that have missing players.
We have a 52nd EFS football strip too! so look the business!
All Parents/carers and siblings are welcome to attend and help support your player and team. Jon is our team manager.
Location: Far Left Back Field from the entrance. parking will be on the right.
Metropolitan Police Chigwell Sports Club
Chigwell Hall, High Rd, Chigwell IG7 6BD
020 8500 2735
https://goo.gl/maps/S9JN9D4DTx92
Requests
Parents, please volunteer to help on the rota. https://www.onlinescoutmanager.co.uk/parents/programme.php
Please also note that once you have booked for an externally paid event, if you do not notify us in time, you are obliged to pay for it. As a matter of courtesy we hope that you can understand why we request this and how it affects spaces, leaders required to attend and the potential damage to our reputation. Please respect this and let us know via OSM.
All bookings MUST be made via OSM and payments should be automated as it saves us much time in administration.We may be requesting an additional charge for any manual payments in the future.
Yours in Scouting
52nd EFS leaders