Long Service Awards

Posted on 11/12/202311/12/2023 by Ann-Marie Vinnicombe

Service Awards are awarded for years service as an adult member of the Scout Association in increments of 5 years.

November 2023

Andy Burland – Assistant Explorer Leader – Madcats

Austin Tolkien – Beaver Scout Leader – 11th Farnham

Carrie Pink – Beaver Scout Leader – 2nd Farnham (Hale)

Alan Mills – Beaver Scout Leader – 3rd Farnham

Craig McCaffery – Cub Scout Leader – 3rd Farnham

Stuart Gadsby – Assistant Beaver Scout Leader – 4th Farnham

September 2023

Gill Sneddon – Group Section Assistant – 3rd Farnham

Vicky Hiorns – Cubs Scout Leader – 3rd Farnham

James Long – Assistant Explorer Scout Leader – Elstead Eagles

Maria Finch – Beaver Scout Leader – 12th Farnham (Wrecclesham)

Guy Elliot – Assistant Cub Scout Leader – 11th Farnham

Martine Trebucq – Assistant Cub Sccout Leader – 5th Farnham (Bourne) – Tiger Pack

Nicola Droogmans – Assistant Beaver Scout Leader – 7th Farnham (Elstead)

Oliver Sancroft – Group Skills Instructor – 5th Farnham (Bourne)

Sandra Carosi – Assistant Cub Scout Leader – 7th Farnham (Elstead)

May 2023

Marie Goulding – District Supporter – Scout Active Support Unit

Nicky Clements – Assistant District Commissioner – Cub Scouts – District

Ted Milam – District Supporter – Scout Active Support Unit

Francis Redman – Group Treasurer – 5th Farnham (Bourne)

Steve O’Dell – Scout Leader – 2nd Farnham (Hale)

Adam Chambers – Scout Leader – 12th Farnham (Wrecclesham)

Colette Grist – Scout Leader – 8th Farnham (Rowledge)

Connie Harvey – Group Chair – 12th Farnham (Wrecclesham)

Oscar Martinez – Assistant Scout Leader – 5th Farnham (Bourne) – Fox Troop

Rebecca Garner – Assistant Beaver Scout Leader – 5th Farnham (Bourne) – Riverbank Colony

Richard Garner – Assistant Cub Scout Leader – 5th Farnham (Bourne) Tiger Pack

Simon Ranson – 5th Farnham (Bourne) Fox Troop

February 2023

David Crow – Assistant Explorer Leader – K2

Paul Fox – Group Chair – 8th Farnham(Rowledge)

Simon Crisp – Assistant Scout Leader – 7th Farnham (Elstead)

Vicki Ayres – Group Secretary -4th Farnham (Tongham)

November 2022

Neil Peerman – Group Scout Leader/District Network Scout Commissioner – 3rd Farnham/District

Manda Bragg – District SASU/ex-Chair – District

Kim White – Assistant Scout Leader – 4th Farnham (Tongham)

David Neame – Group Executive Committee – 4th Farnham (Tongham)

Janna Neame – Assistant Cub Leader – 4th Farnham (Tongham)

Debbie Ollerenshaw – Group Scout Leader/Beaver Leader – 7th Farnham (Elstead)

James Ryder – Assistant Cub Leader – – 7th Farnham (Elstead)

Claire Knight-Noel – Assistant Beaver Leader – 8th Farnham(Rowledge)

August 2022

Colin Bland – Assistant Scout Leader – 4th Farnham (Tongham)

Jill Thomas – Section Assistant – 4th Farnham (Tongham)

Jane Twitchin – Appointments Committee Secretary – District

Gary Thain – Assistant Warden – District

David Goldsworth – Assistant Scout Leader – 5th Farnham (Bourne) Fox Troop

May 2022

Ken Powell – Campsite Manager – Garners Field

Joan Binfield – Appointments Advisory Committee – Scout Active Support Unit

Ian Wilkins – District Explorer Scout Commissioner – District Team

Dave Cocker – Assistant Scout Leader – 4th Farnham (Tongham)

Bill Weller – Group Scout Leader – 4th Farnham (Tongham)

Denise Weller – Assistant Explorer Leader – Madcats

Steve Bragg – District Treasurer – District Executive Committee

David Fennell – Cub Scout Leader – 5th Farnham (Bourne), Tiger Pack

Marielle Gawor – Group Executive Committee – 7th Farnham (Elstead)

Matthew Carter – Group Executive Committee – 7th Farnham (Elstead)

Richard Stokes – Group Executive Committee – 7th Farnham (Elstead)

Rachel Mason – Beaver Scout Leader – 8th Farnham (Rowledge)

Becky King – Group Section Assistant – 8th Farnham (Rowledge)

Adam Meara – Assistant Scout Leader – 12th Farnham (Wrecclesham)

February 2022

Tim Shellard – Scout Leader – 4th Farnham (Tongham)

Robin Bunce – Cub Scout Leader – 4th Farnham (Tongham)

Mat Whitaker – Assistant Scout Leader – 4th Farnham (Tongham)

Susannah Hand – Assistant Scout Leader – 12th Farnham (Wrecclesham)

Ant Cook – Explorer Leader – Elstead Eagles

Dominic Getting – Assistant Scout Leader – 5th Farnham (Bourne) Fox Troop

Graham O’Dell – Group Treasurer – 3rd Farnham

August 2021

Chris Moss – District Supporter – Scout Active Support Unit

Amanda Morgan – District Cub Scout Leader – District Team

David Boswell – Assistant Explorer Leader – Madcats

Peter Everett – Group Scout Leader – 8th Farnham (Rowledge)

Sarah Imrie – Assistant Scout Leader – 3rd Farnham

Paul Finning – Assistant Scout Leader – 3rd Farnham

Lynn Goodburne – Group Section Assistant/District Supporter – 8th Farnham (Rowledge)/District

Chris Holland – Assistant Scout Leader – 7th Farnham (Elstead)

Chris Pike – Assistant Cub Scout Leader – 2nd Farnham (Hale)

Belinda Orton – Beaver Scout Leader – 2nd Farnham (Hale)

Howard Kay – Exec Chair – 2nd Farnham (Hale)

James Richards – Assistant Cub Scout Leader – 2nd Farnham (Hale)

July 2021

Eric Goulding – District Supporter – Scout Active Support Unit

Janet Watts – District Supporter – Scout Active Support Unit

June 2021

Roy Tubbs – Shop Manager/Monday Crew – District Scout Support Unit

Mark Purkiss – Cub Scout Leader – 11th Farnham

David Jones – District Supporter – District Scout Support Unit

Philip German – Campsite Warden – District Scout Support Unit

Judith Parish – Beaver Scout Leader – 5th Farnham (Bourne)

Liz Chart – GSL/BSL/LTM – 5th Farnham (Bourne)

Cathy Floyd – Group Section assistant – 11th Farnham

Tony Marshall – Cub Scout Leader – 12th Farnham (Wrecclesham)

Andrew White – Assistant Explorer Leader – Scorpions

Tom Lisle – District Skills Instructor – District Scout Support Unit

Miles Austen – Cub Section assistant – 3rd Farnham

Hamish White – Assistant Scout Leader – 4th Farnham (Tongham)

Louise Rogers – Assistant Scouts Leader – 7th Farnham (Elstead)

Ed Ceurstemont – Scouts Section Assistant – 5th Farnham (Bourne)

Craig Richards – Explorer Leader – Scorpion

Andrea Berry – Assistant Scouts Leader – 7th Farnham (Elstead)

March 2021

Janet Jones – District Training Advisor/Appointments Advisory Committee – District

February 2021

Sua Daborn – Group Administrator – 4th Farnham (Tongham)

Matthew Willis – Scout Leader – 5th Farnham (Bourne)

Jackie Bland – Group Chair – 4th Farnham (Tongham)

Niall Arnold – Assistant Scout Leader – 4th Farnham (Tongham)

Angela Cowdry – Assistant Scout Leader – 5th Farnham (Bourne)

Alison Beverley – Assistant Scout Leader – 5th Farnham (Bourne)

Nicholas Smith – Assistant Scout Leader – 11th Farnham

November 2020

David Harvey – Assistant Explorer Leader – K2 Explorers

Anne Croll – Assistant Beaver Leader – 5th Farnham (Bourne)

Linda German – Farnham District – Scout Active Support Unit

Karl Arnold – Farnham District – Scout Active Support Unit

Paul Hammersley – Elstead Eagles – Explorer Leader

Simon Hancock – Elstead Eagles – Assistant Explorer Leader

Liz Larkin – 2nd Farnham (Hale) – Group Scout Leader

Brennan Healey – 2nd Farnham (Hale) – Assistant Scout Leader

Philip Drapper – 4th Farnham (Tongham) – Assistant Scout Leader

Joe Hutchins – 4th Farnham (Tongham) – Assistant Cub Scout Leader

Ken Allan – 2nd Farnham (Hale) – Group Treasurer

Helen Monroe – 3rd Farnham – Group Administrator

Simon Lomas-Clarke – 3rd Farnham – Assistant Cub Scout Leader

Surinder Rattan – 4th Farnham (Tongham) – Beaver Scout Leader

Naomi Springer – 5th Farnham (Bourne) – Cub Scout Leader

Dan Josty- 5th Farnham (Bourne) – Cub Scout Leader

Elspeth Fletcher – 5th Farnham (Bourne) – Assistant Cub Scout Leader

Jack Fidler – Farnham District/5th Farnham (Bourne) – District Youth Commissioner/Assistant Scout Leader

Ian Turton – K2 Explorers/5th Farnham (Bourne) – Assistant Explorer/Groups Scout Leader

Richard Banes-Walker – 8th Farnham (Rowledge) – Cub Scout Leader

Richard Adolph – 8th Farnham (Rowledge) – Assistant Scout Leader

Louise Cocks – 8th Farnham (Rowledge) – Assistant Scout Leader

Wood Badges

Posted on 11/12/202311/12/2023 by Ann-Marie Vinnicombe

Since September 1919 adult volunteers in the Scouts have been awarded the Wood Badge on the completion of their leader training.

The current training is module driven in a combination of courses, 1:1 sessions, workbooks and validation of practical skills; drawing from the leaders life knowledge and experience.

It is mandatory that a leader complete the training within 3 years of taking on a role; if a leader changes role they have to revalidate certain modules of the training and additional modules if their role is a ‘managerial’ role(GSL,ADC).

Please discuss with your Training Adviser to progress your training. Wood Badge Training Link

HQ process applications throughout the year and issues Wood Badge Beads and Certificates 4 times a year.

November 2023

Chris Hollidge – Assistant Scout Leader – 5th Farnham (Bourne) – Taylor Troop

Kuniko Fukushima – Assistant Scout Leader – 5th Farnham (Bourne) – Fox Troop

Matt Soden – Assistant Cub Scout Leader – 5th Farnham (Bourne) – Tiger Pack

Richard Garner – Assistant Cub Scout Leader – 5th Farnham (Bourne) – Tiger Pack

September 2023

Christopher Pike – Assistant Cub Scout Leader – 2nd Farnham (Hale)

Marc Harry – Scout Leader – 7th Farnham (Elstead)

Rebecca Garner – Assistant Beaver Scout Leader – 5th Farnham (Bourne) – Riverbank Colony

Rowan Smith – Assistant Scout Leader – 11th Farnham

May 2023

Jack Fidler – Assistant Scout Leader – 3rd Farnham

Stefan Edwards – Assistant Beaver Scout Leader – 7th Farnham (Elstead)

Mark Potter – Assistant Cub Scout Leader – 8th Farnham (Rowledge)

Richard Adolph – Assistant Scout Leader – 8th Farnham (Rowledge)

Janet Elliot – Assistant Beaver Scout Leader – 11th Farnham

Shelley Fassett – Assistant Scout Leader – 12th Farnham (Wrecclesham)

Adam Chambers – Scout Leader – 12th Farnham (Wrecclesham)

November 2022

Caroline Mullen – Assistant Scout Leader – 2nd Farnham (Hale)

Carrie Pink – Beaver Scouts Leader – 2nd Farnham (Hale)

August 2022

Denise Iverson – Assistant Scout Leader – 4th Farnham (Tongham)

June 2022

Oscar Gutierrez – Assistant Scout Leader – 5th Farnham (Bourne) – Fox Troop

Iain Fletcher – – Assistant Scout Leader – 5th Farnham (Bourne) – Bourne Troop

May 2022

Nick Drury – Assistant Cub Scout Leader – 8th Farnham (Rowledge)

February 2022

Liz Larkin – Group Scout Leader – 2nd Farnham (Hale)

Alan Mills – Beaver Scouts Leader – 3rd Farnham

Craig McCaffrey – Assistant Beaver Leader – 3rd Farnham

Ian Jacobs – Assistant Beaver Leader – 3rd Farnham

Janna Neame – Assistant Cub Scout Leader – 4th Farnham (Tongham)

Lin Inskip – Assistant Cub Scout Leader – 4th Farnham (Tongham)

Debbie Ollerenshaw – Group Scout Leader – 7th Farnham (Elstead)

James Ryder – Assistant Cub Scout Leader – 7th Farnham (Elstead)

August 2021

Amanda Morgan – District Cub Scout Leader – District Team

Mark Purkuss – Cub Scout Leader – 11th Farnham

Les Bonsey – Assistant Explorer Leader – Elstead Eagles

Graham Keen – Assistant Explorer Leader – Madcats

David Goldsworth – Assistant Scout Leader – 5th Farnham (Bourne)

Chris Holland – Assistant Scout Leader – 7th Farnham (Elstead)

Adam Chambers – Group Scout Leader – 12th Farnham (Wrecclesham)

Louise Cocks – Assistant Scout Leader – 8th Farnham (Rowledge)

David Fennell – Cub Scout Leader – 5th Farnham (Bourne)

Adam Meara – Assistant Scout Leader – 12th Farnham (Wrecclesham)

Mel Lawton – Assistant Cub Scout Leader – 12th Farnham (Wrecclesham)

June 2021

Maria Finch – Assistant Cub Scout Leader – 12th Farnham (Wrecclesham)

Simon Hancock – Assistant Explorer Leader – Elstead Eagles

Simon Crisp – Assistant Scout Leader – 7th Farnham (Elstead)

May 2021

Stuart Gadsby – Assistant Beaver Scout Leader – 4th Farnham (Tongham)

Zoe Bunce – Assistant Scout Leader – 5th Farnham (Bourne)

David Goldsworth – Assistant Scout Leader – 5th Farnham (Bourne)

April 2021

Stephen O’Dell – Scout Leader – 2nd Farnham (Hale)

David Capeling – Cub Scout Leader – 2nd Farnham (Hale)

Kim White – Assistant Scout Leader – 4th Farnham (Tongham)

Clair Waterman – Assistant Beaver Scout Leader – 4th Farnham (Tongham)

Chris Fuller – Assistant Scout Leader – 5th Farnham (Bourne)

Richards Banes-Walker – Cub Scout Leader – 8th Farnham (Rowledge)

February 2021

Sarah Kay – Assistant Scout Leader – 2nd Farnham (Hale)

James Nicholls – Assistant Scout Leader – 5th Farnham (Bourne)

Debbie Ollerenshaw – Beaver Scouts Leader – 7th Farnham (Elstead)

Rachel Mason – Beaver Scout Leader – 8th Farnham (Rowledge)

Ian Wilkins – Explorer Scout Leader – K2 Explorer Unit

Sarah Imrie – Assistant Scout Leader – 3rd Farnham

Robin Bunce – Scout Leader – 4th Farnham (Tongham)

Dominic Getting – Assistant Section Leader – 5th Farnham (Bourne)

Liz Chart – Beaver Scout Leader – 5th Farnham (Bourne)

Matthew Willis – Scout Leader – 5th Farnham (Bourne)

Austin Tolkien – Beaver Scout Leader – 11th Farnham

Nicholas Smith – Assistant Scout Leader – 11th Farnham

November 2020

Denise Weller – Madcats Explorer Unit – Assistant Explorer Leader

Liz Chart – 5th Farnham (Bourne) – Group Scout Leader

Ian Turton – 5th Farnham (Bourne) – Group Scout Leader

Nicky Clements – Farnham District – Assistant District Commissioner (Cub Scouts)

Farnham District Scouts – Explorer Belt Award

Posted on 24/09/202324/09/2023 by Ann-Marie Vinnicombe

A huge well done to 6 Farnham District Explorer Scouts who completed and have been awarded the Explorer Belt.

Tom; Fergus; Kiran; Sam; Niamh; Grace; all undertook the challenge of making their own way back to base by walking over at least 150 km in 10 days in Galicia in northern Spain, taking part in 15 projects designed to get them involved in the local communities they walked through – no food or accommodation was pre-provided so they had to plan and budget (they were given a set amount for the whole 10 days) #SkillsforLife.

This is a fantastic opportunity and shows that our Scouts have initiative, resilience and are capable of surviving working together for the common aim.

A big thank you to the support teams.

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The Explorer Belt is open to Explorer Scouts (over 16’s) and Network Scouts.

The next one is in Sweden in August 2024

If you are interested please find out more information : https://www.surrey-scouts.org.uk/events/explorer-belt-sweden-2024

Silver Acorn, Silver Wolf

Posted on 24/05/202223/06/2022 by Ann-Marie Vinnicombe

Silver Wolf

William C Cushen(des), Group Sectional Assistant, 5th Farnham (Bourne) – 2009

Eric Goulding – 23/04/2004

Ken Powell – 23/04/2014

Joan Binfield – 23/04/2015

Bar to Silver Acorn

Bar to the Silver Acorn Medal

Ron Binfield (des) – District Campsite Manager – 2014

Graham Marsh Leach – District Scout Active Support Member – 2016

Silver Acorn

Silver Acorn Medal

Eric Garner

Bob Peerman – 23/04/1993

Marie Goulding – 23/4/1999

Laurie Lee (des) – 2003

Brian Stagg (des) – District Treasurer, District Scout Fellowship – 2006

Cynthia Peerman (des) – District Scout, Fellowship Member – 2006

Frederick Bernard Peters (des) – Scout Leader 3rd Farnham – 2012

Steve Thames – 23/04/2012

Marion Stagg – 23/04/2012

Janet Jones – 23/04/2012

Robert Ian Humphrey – Training Adviser – 2014

Janet Fraser – 23/04/2017

Philip German – 01/10/2018

Unsung Hero Award for ‘little joker’ Alfie Lamport

Posted on 21/10/202121/10/2021 by Ann-Marie Vinnicombe

Unsung Hero Award for ‘little joker’ Alfie Lamport

Chief Sco u t’s Unsung Heroes 2021 announce d | News | Scou ts

Alfie Lamport, aged 7 and a member of 11th Farnham Beavers Group has won a Chief Scouting Unsung Hero Award 2021 for telling daily jokes and making people smile throughout COVID-19 and especially during lockdown.

The Chief Scout’s Unsung Heroes Award is an annual scheme that recognises 20 Scouts aged 6-24 who have shown Scout values, courage, kindness and a ‘never give up spirit’. Scouts received over 300 nominations this year and Alfie Lamport was handpicked by Chief Scout, Bear Grylls to receive an award at The Bear Grylls Adventure, indoor and outdoor activity centre at The NEC Birmingham on 8 October 2021.

Alfie started telling daily jokes back in May 2020 for Mental Health Awareness Week and in doing so raised funds for Mind, however he didn’t stop there. Keen to keep on making people laugh he continued telling jokes every Friday with his #FabFriday jokes throughout the summer. He then, dressed as an elf, told daily #ChristmasCrackers throughout Advent and raised funds for his school, Badshot Lea Village Infant School. He now shares his humour on radio, every Friday on BBC Radio Surrey and in total has raised nearly a thousand pounds for charity just from telling jokes.

Austin Tolkien, 11th Farnham Beavers Group Leader said: “Alfie fully deserves this award and is an inspiration to others. The pandemic hasn’t been easy for any of us but Alfie’s dedication and enthusiasm to keep making people smile is never ending.”

Gemma Ball, Headteacher at Badshot Lea Village Infant School said: “Alfie is quite simply a little star! We are so proud of him and all his efforts to simply try and make people laugh and feel good by just telling one liners!”

Alfie Lamport said: “I was so shocked to win this award and to get to meet Chief Scout, Bear Grylls was amazing. I love telling my jokes and hope I can continue to brighten up everyone’s day by telling lots more.”

To hear Alfie’s jokes, you can search for ‘Alfie Lamport’ on YouTube https://youtu.be/6rvcIaxYdtYor listen to them live every Friday from 6pm on Joe Talbots show on BBC Radio Surrey.

Chief Scout’s Unsung Heroes 2021 announced | News | Scouts

District Update – June 2021

Posted on 17/06/202117/06/2021 by Ann-Marie Vinnicombe

We are at Yellow risk level; hi-lights from 21st June 2021:

– Nights away activities restricted to 30 youth from one section or unit

– Nights away activities restricted to 6 adults

– Network remain max 30 non-social programmed activities

– adult only gatherings remain as per Government guidelines – ie. 30 outdoors, 6 indoors

https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/getting-back-together-safely/the-readiness-levels-across-uk-scouts/

NAN (Notification of Nights Away)

All Scouting nights away must approved by the District Commissioner, the NAN form and Risk Assessment should be sent no later than 7 days before the event (preferable ASAP).

Travel

Minibus and coach travel – 2m distances between those traveling is preferred but not always possible, where 2m is not possible then 1m with additional controls is permitted. Where the full use of a method of travel such as minibus is vital to a young person participation then all seats may be occupied but this must be done with additional controls such as face coverings, good hygiene practices, additional ventilation and the journeys kept as limited as possible.

Remember you require permits (valid for 5 yrs) – currently The Scout Association is not issuing these so if you do not have one already you can not use a minibus;

https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/running-your-section/administration/minibus-permits/

If you do not have a Midas qualification then please contact me for approval to drive.

AGM and Social – due to the restrictions above we are postponing the AGM until 22nd July 2021; we will resend the survey nearer the time.

Wood Badges

Well done to the following who have achieve their Wood Badges

Maria Finch – Assistant Cub Scout Leader – 12th Farnham (Wrecclesham)

Simon Hancock – Assistant Explorer Leader – Elstead Eagles

Simon Crisp – Assistant Scout Leader – 7th Farnham (Elstead)

Long Service Awards

Thank you

Roy Tubbs – Shop Manager/Monday Crew – District Scout Support Unit

Mark Purkiss – Cub Scout Leader – 11th Farnham

David Jones – District Supporter – District Scout Support Unit

Philip German – Campsite Warden – District Scout Support Unit

Judith Parish – Beaver Scout Leader – 5th Farnham (Bourne)

Liz Chart – GSL/BSL/LTM – 5th Farnham (Bourne)

Cathy Floyd – Group Section assistant – 11th Farnham

Tony Marshall – Cub scout Leader – 12th Farnham (Wrecclesham)

Andrew White – Assistant Explorer Leader – Scorpions

Tom Lisle – District Skills Instructor – District Scout Support Unit

Miles Austen – Cub Section assistant – 3rd Farnham

Hamish White – Assistant Scout Leader – 4th Farnham (Tongham)

Louise Rogers – Assistant Scouts Leader – 7th Farnham (Elstead)

Ed Ceurstemont – Scouts Section Assistant – 5th Farnham (Bourne)

Craig Richards – Explorer Leader – Scorpion

Andrea Berry – Assistant Scouts Leader – 7th Farnham (Elstead)

Scout Cards

These are important cards contain essential information on Scout processes and policy that needs to be adhered to and what to do in emergency situations.

Download and print or pick up one from the District Scout Shop.

Safe Scouting Cards | Scouts

Yellow card – Read the Young People First – Yellow Card
Purple card – Read Safe Scouting and Emergency Procedures
Orange card – Read the Young People First – Orange Card
Green card – Read the policy on Scouting and alcohol
Safety checklist cards – Read the checklists for Executive Committees, Leaders and Managers

Training

Mandatory Training

Please find the training links in one place to help ensure we are all up to date.

All Scout Members: (every 3 years)

Safety(every 3 yrs)- Safety Training | Scouts

Safeguarding – Safeguarding | Scouts

GDPR – GDPR training | Scouts

1st Response – the requirements have changed – 3 On-line module plus 20-30 minute face to face validation(which can only be done once at Green) or possible conversion from an existing 1st Aid Qualification (please check with training@farnhamscouting.com)

Getting Started: (within 5 month of role) –

Getting started training | Scouts

Wood Badge: (within 3 years of new role – speak with your Training Advisor)

Surrey Scouts training Link: there are various on-line session for modules https://www.surrey-scouts.org.uk/training/training-calendar

District Scout Shop

Thursdays 6pm to 8pm

Saturdays 9:30am to 12Noon

We always need volunteers so if you could spare some time on a Thursday evening or Saturday morning, even just once a term it would be appreciated – contact Roy scoutshop@farnhamscouting.com

Garners Field

Garners is open for bookings; please ensure you book via the website Campsite Booking – Farnham Scouting and receive confirmation of booking from Ken Powell detailing the areas you can use – you are not booked in until you receive that confirmation.

Climbing Wall is closed.

Archery is in process; temporary range can be organised on special request and with notice.

If you find any issue please do contact the Campsite Manager. campsitebookings@farnhamscouting.com

Vacancies

District Treasurer – we are looking for a new District Treasurer, training will be given, job share, shadowing, deputy – all options considered – please get in touch if you or know of someone interested.

ADC Scouts – we are still in need of a Assistant District Commissioner – Scouts to help support the programme in the District (and also a District Scout Leader to assist the ADC!) please do let me know if you are interested.

If you have any concerns, queries, questions or issues do not hesitate to contact me.

Ann-Marie Vinnicombe
District Commissioner
T: +44 (0)7410381071 | E: dc@farnhamscouting.com

Good Service Awards

Posted on 19/06/202028/11/2022 by Ann-Marie Vinnicombe

November 2022

Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service

Sarah Kay – Assistant Scout Leader – 2nd Farnham (Hale) – for the work, effort and commitment she has shown, through Beavers, Cubs and Scouts, and this year taking on the catering for Scoutabout.

July 2022

Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service

Kim White – Assistant Scout Leader – 4th Farnham (Tongham) – she has been brilliant throughout the pandemic, she put loads of effort into our leaders 100 challenge last year. She also runs the troop badge scheme and without her commit has been awesome with the Hogshots.

Commissioners’ Commendation Award

Peter Reynolds – Assistant Cub Leader – 11th Farnham – for stepping up and taking additional responsibility of Campsite invoices.

Jane Twitchin – Appointments Advisory Committee Secretary/2nd Exec Secretary – excellent organisation, commitment and continued support welcoming our new leaders into the District.

Ian Wilkins – District Explorer Scout Commissioner – 20 years of encouraging and supporting Explorer Scouts to be independent, giving them a safe environment to have fun and push themselves.

Neil Peerman – District Scout Network Commissioner – 20 years guiding young adults within Network to do-it themselves, encouraging them to continue Scouting in a form suited to them.

February 2022

Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service

Adam Chambers – Groups Scout Leader – 12th Farnham (Wrecclesham) – as he does so much for the group from having set it up to running the scouts and camps.

March 2021

Commissioners’ Commendation Award

Vicky Hiorns – Cub Scout Leader/Training Adviser – 3rd Farnham – Vicky has been an absolute star with leading the Cubs, inspiring and enthusiastic. Supporting the Group and District events.

Denise Weller – District Badge Secretary – District – Denise has gone above and beyond to support the district groups in providing badges during the lockdown period – thank you.

February 2021

Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service

Ken Allan – Group Treasurer – 2nd Farnham (Hale) – Group Treasurer and generally huge supporter of the group for 10 years – he will do anything from catching rats to balancing accounts.

Brennan Healey – Assistant Scout Leader – 2nd Farnham (Hale) – been a Beaver, Cub and Scout leader supporting the Group for over 10 years.

Steve O’Dell – Scout Leader – 2nd Farnham (Hale) – been part of scouting for 12 years as an assistant and stepping up to Leader. He has brought real challenge to the group

October 2020

Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service

Naomi Stringer – 5^th (Bourne) Cub Scout Leader – Naomi’s enthusiasm and commitment to Scouting is clear from leading a new Beaver Colony to following those Beavers through to opening a new Cub Pack and now helping to move them on to Scouts.

Commissioners’ Commendation Award

Debbie Ollerenshaw – A-GSL and Beaver Leader – 7th Farnham (Elstead) – Debbie has been supportive and organised, assisting in running the Group and leading the Beaver Colony.

June 2020

Bar to the Award for Merit

Nicky Clements – ADC Cubs – Nicky has a been ADC Cubs for a couple of years now, before which was District Cub Leader, ASCL at 8th Farnham and 1st Wonersh with over 25 years’ service. Nicky is active in her role as ADC as well as being a District Training Adviser and Nights Away Assessor and a great support in the District.

Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service

Robin Bunce – 4^th (Tongham) Cub Scout Leader – He’s usually organising most things, coming up with new ideas to keep the kids involved and as a leader has a certain je ne sais quoi. Tongham cubs is better for having him.

Liz Larkin – 2^nd (Hale) – GSL – Liz has stepped up to the plate this year from ASL to GSL, taking on her Wood Badge training head on as well as now also being a District Training Advisor, working hard to be involved in Hale as well as in the District.

Commissioners’ Commendation Award

Davis Clements – ASL Beaver Scouts and Scouts – 2^nd Bentley and Farnham District Supporter – Davis has been part of the Family Camp team in previous years and this year has been seen working hard at Garners Field, as part of the Monday Crew, ensuring when we can open the Campsite again it is in tip top condition.

Colette Grist – 8^th (Rowledge) Scout Leader – encourages and guides through structure and fun, achieving a greater number of Chief Scout Gold Awards within the group since she moved from Beaver Scout Leader.

May 2020

Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service

Matt Willis – 5th (Bourne) Scout Leader – efficient, diligent and a true role modal to his Scouts and other leaders.

Ian Turton – 5th (Bourne) – co-GSL & K2 – Explorer Leader – for his enormous commitment, time, and great ideas.

Commissioners’ Commendation Award

Mags Whitaker and Geoff Whitaker – 4th (Tongham) – They put a fantastic amount into scouting, Mags being a SL in recent years, both helping out at the shop, fantastic fundraising events. absolutely excellent supporters.

Dominic Getting – 5th (Bourne) Assistant Scout Leader – enthusiasm, team player, promotor and organiser of permit training.

April 2020

Award for Merit

Frances Redman – 5^th (Bourne) – Group Treasurer – Frances is finishing her handover year after over 10 years on the Executive Committee at the 5^th and has been a fantastic treasurer and support to the Group, I am sure she will stay involved somehow.

Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service

Tony Marshall –12^th (Wrecclesham), – Cub Scout Leader – for all the commitment, enthusiasm and hard work he has put in, particularly being one of the founders of the reformed 12^th. Tony is a Queen’s Scout himself and has many, many years in Scouting and many more to come.

Commissioners’ Commendation Award

David Eastman – District Campsite Treasurer – David has stepped down after many years as Campsite Treasurer and has ensured the accounts were in order and has been of great support to the Campsite committee.