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Skills and Activities – Taster Day 2019

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When: 2nd November 2019.

Times: 10:00 – 16:00

Where:

Royal Alexander & Albert School, Gatton Park,
Reigate. RH2 0TD

Who: New leaders, established leaders, occasional helpers, anyone with an interest in finding new things to do with their young people, or for themselves! Any adult in Scouting.

Cost: Free!

Register: https://www.surrey-scouts.org.uk/events/county-activity-day

Lots of activities to try!
Archery
Axe throwing
Climbing
Canoeing
Camp cooking
Crafts
and loads more!
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Youth Shaped Scouting
Top awards
Young Leaders
Administration
International experiences

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Fame At Last!

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Old DC out, new DC in!

The story hit the press!

Yes the Farnham Herald has posted the attached article this week, covering the story of Garners Goes Bananas plus change of DC’s.

Though they give the impression that Philip has left scouting, which of course he has not!

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SCOUTS AND GUIDES PULL A PINE EVENT

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Hi All

Please note that this event has now been updated as follows:

SATURDAY 30  NOVEMBER 2019

10.30-12.30 (FULL) or 13.30-15.30*  

(*please arrive 30 minutes early for safety briefing)

FARNHAM HEATH RSPB RESERVE, The Reeds Road, Farnham, Surrey GU10 2DL  

Email: mary.braddock@rspb.org.uk    Tel: 01252 795632  Mob: 07714 271024

SCOUTS AND GUIDES PULL A PINE EVENT – BOOKING FORM

             SATURDAY 30  NOVEMBER 2019

ARRIVE AT 9.30am TO START AT 10.00.   FINISH AT 1.00pm

Enjoy a day out, have fun helping us manage our Nature Reserve by removing invasive young Scots pine trees. Put on some outdoor shoes, wrap up warm, bring some outdoor gloves and join teams of Scouts and Guides at this event. To save using disposable cups, please bring your own mug/cup for hot or cold drinks.

Free car parking on the day will be on the site of the Rural Life Centre. Toilets are available in the Rural Life Centre but we have no facilities out on the heath. Hot and cold drinks will be available on the day. Please bring snacks/lunch as food will not be available.

We will provide tools such as tree poppers, loppers and bowsaws to help with the removal of the trees. Instructions on the use of these tools will be given on the morning along with a Health & Safety briefing at 10.00am

Groups thinking of attending should be prepared for wet, uneven ground and should dress appropriately for the weather.  The Reserve is not suitable for mobility scooters or wheelchairs. All participants will be the responsibility of their respective Scout/Guide Group.

Your Group is welcome to take away as many pine trees as you can manage.

BOOKING FORM TO BE RECEIVED BY FRIDAY 15  NOVEMBER 2019

 

NAME OF SCOUT/GUIDE GROUP  …………………………………………………………………………………………..

CONTACT FOR GROUP EMAIL ADDRESS  ………………………………………………………………………

CONTACT FOR GROUP MOBILE TELEPHONE NUMBER  …………………………………………………

NUMBER OF SCOUTS/GUIDES AND LEADERS ATTENDING  …………………………………………………………

PLEASE NOTIFY US IN ADVANCE IF YOUR BOOKING CHANGES

Getting to Farnham Heath:  By road.

Take the B3001 south from Farnham. Drive past Farnham Railway Station on your right, immediately past the level crossing bear right, signposted Tilford. Keep to that road for about 3 miles. Just outside Tilford village, there is a sharp right turn signposted to the Rural Life Centre. Follow those signs. Entrance is on the right after 0.5 miles. Follow the RSPB sign to the car park on the grass.

 

 

AGM 2019

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Farnham District held their AGM on the 11th July at Garner’s Field in the evening. 

This was a special occasion as Philip German was stepping down as District Commissioner and Ann-Marie Vinnicombe became the new DC.  Guest were invited, Mayor of Waverley, Mary Foryszewski, Mayor of Farnham, Pat Evans, Councillor David Attfield, County Commissioner, Joe Rogerson and Rev. Jaqueline Drake-Smith. 

During the AGM procedure, Philip made his annual report, in which he reflected on the nine years he had been DC.  

Philip expressed his pride with what has been achieved from building projects, great District Team & leaders, providing good training programmes, increased by 43% the number of young people who have joined Scouting and the re-opening of 12th Farnham Scout Group. Marching with nearly 200 people behind him through Town on many Remembrance Sundays and so much more. 

Philip also thanked Davide Attfield who was Mayor last year and chose Farnham Scouts as his Charity raising £6,000 towards “Garners go Bananas” project. 

Ann-Marie Vinnicombe was invested as the new DC by Joe Rogerson and made her Scout Oath to Joe, along with Scout members attending the meeting. 

Philip then gave the DC Commendation to Ken Powell, Eric Goulding and Adam Chambers of the 12th Wrecclesham Scout Group.  Matt Larkin, district secretary, also received his 10 year long service award.

Joe Rogerson made a lovely speech extolling all that Philip had done for the district for which the District and Philip should be enormously proud.  This was followed by a standing ovation to Philip. 

Lastly a presentation was made by the District Chair, Manda Bragg, who presented Philip with a plaque in acknowledgment of his time as DC along with a present, a Seiko watch with the Scout logo on its face.

Also a card beautifully created and made by Marion Stagg, District Beaver Scout Leader, in which all the Scout Groups, Leaders, District Team and more signed was given to Philip.  Manda also presented Linda German with a bouquet of flowers thanking her for sharing Philip with us and supporting him for those nine years and for all she has done. 

Philips Plaque
What a Watch!
The Dignatories!
Marion with DCs card

Some of the Explorers who are going to the Jamboree in Japan then gave a presentation and explained more about what they will be doing and how they are looking forward to the trip.

The meeting was followed by refreshments and a finger buffet provided by Janet Watts and Bob & Joyce Peerman from the SASU.  Janet also made a lovely fruit cake, on one half of the iced cake was the words “Thank you Philip” the other half “Welcome Ann-Marie”. 

It was a great evening and it was wonderful to see so many people come to “thank” Philip and to officially welcome Ann-Marie as our new DC. 

The DCs with cake
The cake
Ken receives his award
Ken and Jenny Powell
Adam receives his award
Eric receives his award
The lucky Jamboree Explorers
Old and new DCs with CC

District AGM and Philip German’s Leaving as DC

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Thursday July 11th – Start Time: 8pm

This year this date for the AGM is very important, for two reasons.

Apart from the normal business required of an AGM this year we have our brand new extension to show off and after 9 years as our DC Philip German is stepping down and being replaced as DC by Ann-Marie Vinnicombe.

FDSC AGM and Philip German’s Farewell as DC

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Hi All

Thursday July 11th – Start Time: 8pm

This year this date for the AGM is very important, for two reasons.

Apart from the normal business required of an AGM this year we have our brand new extension to show off and after 9 years as our DC Philip German is stepping down and being replaced as DC by Ann-Marie Vinnicombe.

Philip has been an important part of our district for these 9 years as DC, steering and helping to shape the way the district is run and operated, making the Farnham District Scouts one of the better districts and certainly prosperous with over 1,000 members.

We will all be sorry to see Philip go, but he is staying involved with district as the Campsite Warden.

The extension and upgrades to the centre were completed at the end of April this year.  The centre is enhanced greatly with new toilets, shower, disabled facilities, upgraded kitchen and a new first aid room/office.

The AGM is open to ALL leaders and group committee members in the district, as well as helpers, to attend and given it is Philip’s “leaving” as well we really would like, or love, as many members of the district scouting movement to come to the AGM to help see Philip off and also welcome the new DC.  It’s also a chance to take a look around if you have not seen the new facilities.

We have a finger buffet, so you won’t starve!  We also have all types fo refreshments.  Like a glass of wine?  We have some.  Tea/Coffee we have this too.  Soft drinks?  Yep….

So please do come to the AGM and see Philip off.  We really would like to see you there.

FDSC

What Scouts Wear

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FROM The Scout Association: (this is open to adults and children)
 
What Scouts wear. If you haven’t yet had your say on our current uniform and its future direction, head to scouts.org.uk/whatwewear to take part.
 
We want everyone to get the chance to take part. Views on variation to suit the needs of Sea Scouts and Air Scouts – and align with faiths and nations – are especially encouraged.
  
Please share the link with parents/carers so they can give permission for their young people to take part, and get involved themselves.
  
Remember: No decision has been made at this stage, and there are no immediate changes to uniform. If changes are proposed in the future, we’ll let you know as soon as possible and make sure the process is gradual.

Camp Pop Up Cafe

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Hello everyone

In 2018 we offered a wider range of items in the Cafe, the intention was to raise money for the new facilities at Garners Field.  This year that work is well under way, but funds are still required to ensure the work is completed. 

So this year we are opening the café for Breakfast at 8am with an even more variety.

Allergens – please ask for alternatives. We will have some gluten free bread, and soya milk. We will not be using nut products however we cannot guarantee trace elements from other products.

The café is cash only

Bring your own plates, cutlery, cups, tea towel etc.

The new facilities will make everything so much easier this year, but we will need volunteers to help us throughout the weekend. Please follow the doodle poll, Thank you

https://doodle.com/poll/wtp4g6s9f72mrgp8

Friday – Sunday

FREE squash available,

Friday & Saturday evenings

FREE Hot Chocolate & biscuits after 7pm

DON’T FORGET YOUR MUGS

Daily Menus:

Saturday 27th April

8am – 10am

Full Breakfast – £5

1xBacon, 1xSausage, 1xEggs, (£1 for each additional item)

Baked Beans, Tomato, Mushroom & a slice Toast 

Toast  50p per slice, with Jam or Marmalade

Baps – £3(choose 2 items)

Bacon/ Sausage/ Egg/ Mushroom

(each extra item add a £1)

After 10am – 4pm

Panini £4

Bacon & Cheddar/ Tuna Mayonnaise/

Cheddar & Tomato/ Pulled Pork & Chilli Sauce/

Baps  £3

Bacon & Cheddar/ Tuna Mayonnaise/

Cheddar & Tomat/ Egg Mayonnaise/

Pulled Pork/ Mixed Beans

Salads  £5   Mixed Beans/ Feta & Olive/ Chick Pea Hummus/ Pulled Pork with Chilli/ Quiche/ H/made Sausage Roll/

Lettuce, Tomato, Cucumber, Grated Carrot, Red onion.

Beverages – DON’T FORGET TO BRING

YOUR MUG

Coffee                                          £1.00

Filter Coffee                              £1.50

Tea                                               £1.00

Herbal Tea                                £1.00

Hot Chocolate                          £1.50

Squash                                         Free

Ice Cream (While Stocks Last)

(Vanilla, Choc, Strawberry) 50p per cone

Homemade Cakes     

Saturday 10am – 4pm, Sunday 10am – 2pm

Mostly these will be Homemade,

If you would like to donate a homemade cake please ensure that there are NO NUTs & there is a list of ingredients with them, if you would like the container returned, please make sure it has your name on it and it is collected by 5pm Sunday.

Sunday 28th April

(As this is the last day some options may be unavailable)

8am – 10am

Full Breakfast – £5

1xBacon, 1xSausage, 1xEggs, (£1 for each additional item)

Baked Beans, Tomato, Mushroom & a slice Toast 

Baps – £3

Bacon, Sausage, Egg, Mushroom

(choose 2 items, each extra item add a £1)

After 10am until 2pm

Panini £4

Bacon & Cheddar, Tuna Mayonnaise,

Cheddar & Tomato, Egg Mayonnaise

Baps  £3

Bacon & Cheddar, Tuna Mayonnaise,

Cheddar & Tomato, Egg Mayonnaise,

Salad  £5

Mixed Beans, Feta & Olive, Tuna,

Lettuce, Tomato, Cucumber, Grated Carrot, Red onion.

St Georges Parade- 2pm Sunday

Tea, Coffee, Squash, & Jam Doughnuts  FREE

Welcome to you all!

 

Family Camp 2019 Notice

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Hi All

Early bird bookings for this year’s Family Camp have now closed although you are still welcome to attend. Registration for those who have not pre-booked can be made at the gate from 4pm till 7pm on the Friday and the gate will be manned all day on Saturday from 9.30am.

The cost is £15 a head for campers and day trippers (Saturday only) alike. Under-5s go free.

*All adults wishing to camp must bring with them their current Scout DBS certificate*

What do I need to bring? Everything including all your cooking and sleeping requirements. There will be a camp cafe providing breakfast and light lunches so bring some cash if you want a bit of time off catering duties!

Camp closes at 3pm on Sunday after the St George’s service at 2pm. ALL YOUNG PEOPLE AND LEADERS TO BE IN FULL UNIFORM FOR THIS, PLEASE

‘Outstanding services to Farnham’ celebrated

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The worthy recipients of this year’s Services to Farnham awards were celebrated at a glittering ceremony

FRIENDS, family and local dignitaries packed into the Farnham Town Council chamber on Monday night to celebrate the outstanding public service of 12 community heroes.

The 12th annual Services to Farnham awards, sponsored by Tindle Newspapers Ltd, saw much-deserved recognition heaped on an array of figures from all fields of town life.

Celebrated achievements ranged from the establishment of Farnham Hospital’s pioneering integrated care hub to empowering disadvantaged children through dance, orchestrating Farnham’s Remembrance Sunday parade and increasing opportunities for young people through the scouting and cadet movements.

Each recipient was nominated for the award by a member of the public, colleague or family member, with the final shortlist endorsed by councillors at the full council meeting in January.

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