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Long Service Awards
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
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| Gill Sneddon – Group Section Assistant – 3rd Farnham |
| Vicky Hiorns – Cubs Scout Leader – 3rd Farnham |
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| James Long – Assistant Explorer Scout Leader – Elstead Eagles |
| Maria Finch – Beaver Scout Leader – 12th Farnham (Wrecclesham) |
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| 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
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)
District Update – June 2021
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
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.
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
Updated Blog and News Page
Hi All
There is a new place for our Blog and News.
The new page is HERE, or you can use the link at the top of the web site page…..
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Special Offer to Farnham Scouting members and families
Howdy everyone.
In association with David Llloyd centre’s a company called NTL Biologica is conducting mobile Covid-19 Antibody Testing in various places around the country.
On September 9th and 16th they are actually coming to Farnham to carry out testing for local people. An article appeared about this in the Farnham Herald this week. You can see this article on line HERE (click on this link).
As a local charity we have been offered a discount on their testing of 15% from the normal price of £60.
If you would like to be tested for CV-19 antibodies and would like a special discount code to make an online booking please follow this link HERE, complete the online form and a discount code will be emailed to you. If you are a full scout member you can use this code for close family members as well.
More information on this whole process to help your understanding can be found here: https://ntlbiologica.com/antibodytesting
Good Service Awards
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 – 5th (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 – 4th (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 – 2nd (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 – 2nd 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 – 8th (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 – 5th (Bourne) – Group Treasurer – Frances is finishing her handover year after over 10 years on the Executive Committee at the 5th 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 –12th (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 12th. 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.
Into the 21st Century!!
Hurrah, Hurrah!!
Hot News folks……
Our thriving Scout Shop, based in Daniel Hall now takes credit and debit cards.
Yes you can now pay for your scouting goodies by whipping out your piece of plastic, instead of having to remember cash or go to the local ATM.
We can pretty much take them all, including American Express – if you have one.
