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Beaver Colony update

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The below communication has been distributed to our Beaver parent community and all members of the 1st Egham (United Church of Egham) Scout Group executive committee.

Dear Parent,

I am writing to you to inform you that Karen Robson, the 1st Egham Beaver Scout Leader, has announced she would like to take a sabbatical from Scouting, with immediate effect. 

Whilst Karen takes some time out, we do not want our Beaver Colony to suffer. To that end, Michaela Keferova (one of our Assistant Cub Scout Leaders), has volunteered to step in as interim Beaver Scout Leader. Whilst Michaela takes the reins, the District Leadership team will do what they can to support her, but can only do so temporarily since they have their own colonies to run. I would, therefore, be most appreciative if any parents who are able to offer any assistance each week, contact our Acting Group Scout Leader (Andy Sainsbury-Brown).

If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Yours in Scouting

John Neale
Chairman, 1st Egham (United Church of Egham) Scout Group

Active Kids Vouchers

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Just a very quick update to say an enormous thank you to the friends and family of 1st Egham in collecting a fantastic

5,874 VOUCHERS

The leaders are reviewing the catalogue of goods that are available and we’ll make some early decisions about what we get – any surplus will then be banked for next year!

An enormous thank you to everyone supporting 1st Egham – it makes all the difference.

District Camp Information

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District Camp is now less than one week away, so here’s the definitive information all parents need to know.

Dropping off your Cub

All Cubs should arrive on Friday 28th June between 18:00-19:00 in FULL UNIFORM.

Cubs are to be dropped off at Walking Bottom car park, Peaslake, GU5 9RR. (map)

On arrival at the parking site, please follow the instructions of the parking marshals.
Kit will be transported to the camp-site by vehicle for the Cubs.
Once all of 1st Egham is present, we’ll walk up to the camp site (a 10 minute stroll).

Collecting your Cub

Cubs should be collected from Walking Bottom car park on Sunday 30th June between 14:00 – 15:00.

Activities during the weekend

Come on – you don’t think we’re going to tell you beforehand do you!

Money

There’ll be a “tuck shop” open over the weekend, so we’ll leave it to your discretion how much they have on them. (Please do spare a thought for the leaders – if the Cubs are pumped full of sugar, they’re more of a handful!)

Kit

All activities will go ahead no matter what the weather (unless it’s deemed dangerous).
Also, there’s a high likelihood of getting muddy / dirty – so leave any designer clothing at home!

For what to put in your Cubs kit bag, please refer to our “Camping Kit List” page.

Permissions Form(s)

If you’ve not already completed a permission slip – please emal firsteghamcubs@aol.co.uk to get a copy which must be handed in when dropping off your Cub.

If no permission form has been completed, you will be asked to take your Cub home.


SCRAM Reminder

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As SCRAM approaches fast, here are a few additional details:

  • Arrival Time: Cubs to arrive no later than 09:30.
  • Departure Time: Closing Ceremony will take place at 16:45. Cubs can be collected from site from 17:00 onwards
  • All Cubs to arrive in FULL UNIFORM including scarf, without exception
  • Cubs to wear trainers (that could get ruined!)
  • Pack a waterproof jacket – there’ll be a tent where items can be stored
  • Cubs MUST bring a water bottle
  • Cubs must bring a PACKED LUNCH
  • NO ELECTRONICS, MOBILE PHONES OR ITEMS OF VALUE
  • No money will be required as there’ll be nothing to spend it on!

Please be aware, there will be hundreds of Cubs on-site: we cannot make any promises that items that are lost or misplaced will be traceable or will be returned. Hence, if you’d rather not lose it, leave it at home.

The nearest pointer to the whereabouts of Cranleigh Showground is as follows:

http://goo.gl/maps/WlSsX

I am told that the Showground is quite well sign-posted, however, I have copied the following from another web source:

“By car it is most easily reached from the A281 Guildford to Horsham road or the A24 Dorking to Horsham road. From the M25 leave at J9 (Leatherhead), follow the A24 southbound, then the A29, the B2126 at Ockley and then the B2127.”

If you have a Sat Nav, the best postcode reference I have is GU6 7DW.

If you need any more information, please leave a question here and we’ll put up the information we have!

7th June – Parents’ Evening Approaches

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A less than subtle reminder that this coming Friday, 7th June, is

P A R E N T S   E V E N I N G

We’ll have some games to play, some words from the District Executive, along with a picture wall display of what your Cubs have been up to over the last 12 months.

7pm start – 8:30 pm finish

*** SEE YOU ALL THERE ***

19th May – Church Parade

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On Sunday 19th May, 1st Egham Cubs will be in attendance at the Pentecost Sunday service at the United Church of Egham, along with the Guides and Brownies.

The service will commence at 11am, and will conclude at 12:15.

It would be fantastic to have a good showing of Cubs for this event, so please do come along (as always, parents are more than welcome to stay for tthe service if they’d like to).

24th May – Sleep Over @ Virginia Water

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On Friday 24th May, 1st Egham will be joining up with 1st Virginia Water for a sleep over at the VW Scout HQ.

PLEASE CONFIRM WHETHER YOUR CUB IS ATTENDING THIS EVENT BY 10TH MAY.

The (brief) schedule is:

  • Friday 24th @ 6.30pm: Meet at Virginia Water Lake car park (off the A30)
  • Saturday 25th @ 10am  Pick up from VW Scout Hut (Location details below)

More details of the event, as well as the required permission slip are linked below. There is a £3 charge for the event (to cover catering costs) and you must bring the permission slip on the 24th without fail (no permission slip = sleeping at home!)

2013-05-24 VW Sleep Over Permission Slip
2013-05-24 VW Sleep Over Menu 

Directions

Friday evening meet at the car park for Virginia Water lake – go up Egham Hill, past Royal Holloway (Straight across at the lights) and the car park is just before the next crossroads (traffic lights) on the right hand side.

Virginia Water Scout hut is off Christchurch Road in Virginia Water, to the rear of Barton Wyatt estate agents, signposted as Trotsworth Hall, postcode GU25 4DL. Park in front of the shops and walk around – please don’t park in the service road!