Cub News

SWIMMING GALA

On Sunday 29thNovember 9 teams of cubs took part in the annual swimming gala held at the Licensed Victuallers school.

The younger cubs competed in both width and length races and the older cubs competed in many and varied length races.

The last two events of the afternoon were medley races - the younger cubs swam three continuous widths of different strokes and the older cubs swam four continuous lengths of different strokes.

We also had a medley demo from last years length medley champion Rami Elias now a scout took off from the diving stand and completed the four lengths in a very impressive 1.29. Even on a jet ski I could not catch him.

Rami also had the honor of presenting the certificates for this event and the medal for the new champion.

This year 1^ST ASCOT gained the most points from all events and are now the very proud holders of the District shield.

My most grateful and sincere thanks to everybody who helped make the afternoon such an enjoyable successful Scouting event.

Allen Davies

ADC cubs

CHIEF SCOUT SILVER AWARD PRESENTATIONS

On Saturday 5th December South East and South Berkshire scout districts were at Earleywood scout campsite for their annual chief scouts silver award presentation. This being the highest award possible that can be gained in the cub section.

Twenty five cub scouts attended this year although sadly there were others who were invited being eligible recipients and could not be there for various reasons.

 Supporting and applauding these young members were well over 100 family members, friends, leaders and South East Scout Fellowship members who once again supported and helped with this event so well.

All cubs many of who are now scouts had a citation read out by one of their leaders and were then awarded with a certificate and commemorative neckerchief slide.

Then followed the hotdogs and fete type games that everybody enjoyed, which earned tokens that were exchanged for sweets.

This year one of our recipients was not able to be there on the day as he has earned himself a part in the London Billy Elliott production and was in fact on stage while this event was taking place. His award was presented at District gang show rehearsals the very next day by our producer

The event concluded with a presentation from our County Commissioner Hamish Stout to a young member who undertook an incredibly tough personal challenge climbing 3 mountains in Africa and raising money for charity. Jack from 1^st South Ascot was presented with a gold Blue Peter badge - not many of these are awarded and a Chief scout certificate for exceptional endurance.

More on Jacks achievement Here 

 Allen Davies

ADC Cubs

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County Cub Chess

On Saturday 14th November cub scouts from across the county arrived at Earleywood scout campsite with the purpose of representing their district at the annual county cub chess competition.

For all that is good and best those cubs attending truly were the very best ambassadors for scouting.

The afternoon consisted of hotdogs and a drink on arrival, five chess games each against different opponents, with two refreshment breaks and fun game times in between the chess matches.

After four rounds of chess there were two cubs holding maximum points who then played each other in the fifth and final game.

A nerve trembling experience although all cubs understood from the off that there could and would be only one county champion and one runner up.

The county champions for 2009 are READING CENTRAL

Runners up   MAIDENHEAD DISTRICT

My sincere thanks to everybody especially the cubs that helped make this such an enjoyable successful event.

ALLEN DAVIS.

ADC CUB SCOUTS SOUTH EAST BERKS

DISTRICT CUB SCOUT CHESS COMPETITION

On Thursday 15th October the District Cub Scout chess competition took place at 1^st Ascot Scout HQ.

All Cubs deserve a top score for their behaviour, enthusiasm and sportsmanship.

The evening consisted of every cub taking part playing 5 matches against different opponents and against those with the same or similar score.

Two break times were very much enjoyed with refreshments and a fun game that had a small prize on offer.

At the end of the evening the scores were carefully added up and the three cubs with the top score will now have the honour of representing our district at the county competition in November.

They were presented with shields for the champion and runner up and a medal for third place. All participants received a certificate for taking part.

I know that they will try their best and whether they win or not they will make us proud that they are Cubs from south east.

ALLEN DAVIS

A.D.C. CUBS

Jack and Mum take on three mountains in Africa

Jack Harley Walsh a cub Scout at 1^st South Ascot along with his mother Sue who is a member of our District fellowship have just been on a trip to Africa, their challenge was to climb 3 mountains  Mount Meru 14,980ft, Mount Kilimanjaro 19330ft and mount Kenya 17057ft ( this mountain being the steepest and difficult due to winds and storms )

They completed all 3 climbs and in the process raised funds for Thames Valley air ambulance and Sebastian Gates action trust.

Congratulations to Jack and Sue

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“GOLD” BLUE PETER BADGE  

        AWARDED  TO 1^st SOUTH ACOT CUB  !!

Jack, a 10 year old cub scout with the 1^st South Ascot Group has won a very rare award

A “Gold” Blue Peter Badge has been awarded to Jack for his superb achievement in climbing three mountains in Africa during August this year - Mount Kilimanjaro 19,330ft.Mount Meru 14,980ft and Mount Kenya 17,057ft.(Mount Kenya being the steepest and most difficult due to winds and storms)

Jack completed the three climbs with his Mother Sue, a member of the SE Berkshire Scout Fellowship. Jack was the youngest person to climb Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa. Ten is the minimum age allowed.

He raised funds for the Thames Valley Air Ambulance and the Sebastian Gates Action Trust.

The only downside was that Sue had organised a Safari trip to follow, but by falling off a camel, Jack had first hand experience of what an Air Ambulance Service can provide, as he was air lifted to a hospital in Nairobi.   

Well Done Jack, a terrific challenge and a fantastic achievement including being awarded a Gold Blue Peter Badge.  

Scouting also recognized his achievement; Jack was presented with the Chief Scout’s Personal Award for outstanding achievement. The awards were presented to Jack, by Hamish Stout the County Commissioner, at the Chief Scout’s Silver Award ceremony at Earleywood on Saturday 5^th December.

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I wonder how many hikes away badges Jack gets for that !, ed

DISTRICT CUB SCOUT     PIRATE CAMP 2009

The District cub scout pirate camp took place at Chalfont Heights Scout campsite over the weekend of 10^th-11^th-12^th July.

Most packs pitched camp on the Thursday evening ready for 123 pirate cubs that arrived after school on the Friday.

Very soon all were having a great time exploring the campsite facilities and the life size model of our pirate cannon (thanks Bill K)

Saturday morning we officially opened camp and started on the pirate adventure that included crafts – making cannons, hats pirate face biscuits, pennants parots etc,this also enabled our pirates to earn reward tokens that they could exchange for sweet treasure in the admiral Benbow.

We also enjoyed the pirate banquet, sea shanty time , Pirate sports, and activity bases.

Yes a very busy camp and treated kindley by the weather –the rain fell during Saturday night and cleared up Sunday morning leaving us with dry tentage.

It was great to witness all 123 pirates enjoying themselves having fun as well as working and playing together as though we were just one hugh cub pack

My sincere thanks to the pirates and all adults for their much appreciated help and support that made this camp one that our young members enjoyed so much.

Allen Davis    A.D.C cubs.

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SOUTH EAST BERKS DISTRICT CUB QUIZ

On Saturday 21^st March South East Berks District held their annual cub quiz at Earleywood, the main purpose of this was to decide which Pack would have the honour of  representing the District at the County cub  Quiz in a few weeks time.

The afternoon consisted of each team taking part in not only answering questions but working as a team they were also gaining points by  enjoying fun activities such as Jenga, and taste feel and smell activity bases so the quiz was fun ass well as answering questions. These bases were manned by leaders from the various Groups,  The Fellowship helped with asking the questions, refreshments and car parking.

The final was between 2^nd Bracknell Bears and 1^st Binfield  wolves after several rounds of questions the 2^nd Bracknell Bears were the winners and will go on to represent the District at the County final.  Well done to both teams and I am sure that 2^nd Bracknell Bears will represent South East Berks district with pride and our very best wishes go to them for the final

On a personal note  I am so very proud of every pack that attended the event, their behaviour and manners during the afternoon  proved that they really are true cub scouts and proud of it.

Allen Davis

ADC Cubs 

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CHIEF SCOUT SILVER AWARD PRESENTTAIONS

South East and South Berkshire Districts jointly held a Presentation at the Districts’ Earleywood Camp Site on Saturday 31 January for Cub Scouts who had gained the highest Award possible in the Cub section  -  The Chief Scouts Silver Award.

The invitation to the event was for any Cub that had gained the award during the last 12 months and for their family and friends, and yes, there were several proud grandparents there as well.

The 38 Cubs who had gained the Award received a commemorative neckerchief slide and certificate to great applause from 104 family supporters, Leaders and members of the South East Berkshire Scout Fellowship (who once again supported the event so well with help, encouragement and assistance).

Each recipient had a citation read out to all 142 attending by one of their Leaders and each received thunderous applause whilst being presented with their slide and certificate.

After the Presentations, the event concluded with the young members enjoying Fete type fun whilst earning tokens that they could exchange for sweets whilst others, accompanied by a responsible cubs or scouts explored the camp site. Who knows this may encourage parental help and support for Earleywood !!

A very proud occasion for me and for all attending.    

Allen Davis
ADC Cubs, South East Berkshire   

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SOUTH EAST BERKSHIRE
DISTRICT CUB SCIOUT SWIMMING GALA

On Sunday 23rd November, cubs from nine Packs in the District competed in the annual Swimming Gala at the Licensed Victuallers School in Ascot.

Many and varied races were held including both width and length events for the younger cubs and length events for the older cubs.

Popular races were

• Team relays
• Front Glide
• Individual Medleys

The Overall District Champions were  - 1st Sunningdale Turtles

Runners Up were  - 1st Ascot Rays

In third position were the Cubs from – 1st Binfied Gold

The Open Age Individual Medley race – swimming four continuous lengths – was won by Rami Elias.

Enthusiastic parents gathered in the school gym for the presentations and all participants received a certificate from the District Commissioner Carolyne Brambley, who was delighted with the turnout.

Allen Davis, Assistant District Commissioner, who organised the event  said “All participants thoroughly enjoyed the event” and thanked the Leaders and the Scout Fellowship for their support of this annual event.

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BEAVER / CUB “SIX-A-SIDE”  FOOTBALL

A glorious summer day made the annual competition at the Binfield FC a wonderful day for 120 Beavers and Cubs from South and South East Berkshire.

The competition started at 11.30am and with the rousing support from parents and friends from both Districts the teams were giving their all for each match in this knockout event.

The Beavers had been very busy the previous day at the Earleywood camp site for their Fun Day, but that did not slow them down in their quest to score goals.

There were 19 teams - 11 from South East Cubs, 5 from South East Beavers and 3 teams from South Cubs.

South East Beavers:
Champions:              1st Binfield
Runners Up:            1st  Sunningdale
Sporting Team:         1st Sunningdale

South East Cubs:
Champions:              2nd Bracknell
Runners Up:            1st Binfield
Sporting Team:         6th Bracknell
Sporting Team:         1st Sunningdale

South Cubs:
Champions:              2nd Crowthorne
Runners Up:            Easthampstead Sharks
Sporting Team:         Easthampstead Seals

The District Commissioner thanked everyone for supporting the event and a special thanks to Allen Davis for organising the annual event and the Fellowship for their help on the day.

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District Cub Scout Olympic Sports Day

On Sunday 8th June the District Cub Scout section took over the Bracknell Sports Centre Athletics area for their Olympic Sports Event. 

During the afternoon every cub had the chance of  trying to gain the cub scout athlete badge as well as enjoying fun events such as space hoppers, bouncy castle, obstacle course and much more.

The weather did us proud and we all enjoyed a fantastic sporting event that was very well supported with all packs participating and I believe we now require the Badge secretary,s assistance with ordering all the badges. 

Photo's courtesy of the 6th Bracknell Scout Group

My sincere thanks to everybody for your assistance, help and support that made this event SO successful.

Allen Davis
A.D.C Cubs

CUB ADVENTURE WEEKEND

Over the weekend 4th - 6th April a group of 50 (including 3 guest cubs from South Berks.) very much enjoyed an Adventure weekend at PGL Hindhead.

The accommodation, food and activities including fencing, giant swing and quad bikes  as well as team building exercises surpassed our expectations and scored a “let us do it again” vote

This new adventure for the Cub District was complete with a severe snow storm on the Sunday morning.  What excitement! The cubs had never seen snow like that in England before.

QUAD BIKES   - Left Hand Down !!