Timber!!!!!!!! Thank you Hamish White, Bill Weller, Norman Hopkinson, Philip German and Gary Thain

Posted on 12/01/202012/01/2020 by Ann-Marie Vinnicombe

Big thank you and well done to Hamish White, Bill Weller, Norman Hopkinson, Philip German and Gary Thain for taking down a dead and potentially dangerous tree at Garners Field today and others in the last month or so.

Without volunteers like these it would not be possible to run Garners Field – this crew will be back next weekend to clean up if you are able to help then please get in contact. (dc@farnhamscouting.com)

Remember the Monday Crew meet at Garners Field for maintenance each week 9am until about 12 and always welcome more hands.

2020 Family Camp

Posted on 26/11/201929/02/2020 by fssiteadmin

It’s here again! It’s back!

Our favourite event of the year…..

Farnham District Scouts Family Camp!!

Dates are :

April 24th to April 26th 2020.

Book here: https://farnhamscouting.com/website/Campsite/family-camp-booking-form/.

Cost: £12.50 person until 30th March, £15 after; 5 and under Free.

Outline Programme:

Thursday: Caravan/motorhome must set-up, tent set-up
Friday: Tent Set-up, Campfire, Bingo, Hot Chocolate
Saturday: 9:30 am – 5pm Activities, Lunch 12:30-1:30pm; 6:30pm Silent Disco, Campfire Sunday: 9:30 am—12noon—Activities—Mr Giant, Crafts, Runway, Shooting, Climbing; 1:00 pm—St Georges Service

All unauthorised vehicles off site between 7pm Friday and 2pm Sunday

So don’t delay, book today!

Remember : All Campers over 18 must hold valid Scout Association DBS

See you at the Family Camp……

Farnham District Scouts – Remembrance

Posted on 10/11/201927/11/2019 by Ann-Marie Vinnicombe

I am very proud that so many of our Scouters have been taking part on parades and services across the District.

2nds, 3rds and 11th Groups, with Explorers, Network and SASU were again the largest continent in the town centre:

4ths in Tongham

8ths in Rowledge

12ths in Wrecclesham

First Aid (Scout First Response Course)

Posted on 17/10/201909/11/2019 by fssiteadmin

Training day for:

Section leaders, assistants and adult helpers

23rd November 2019

AT: Garners Field – 9.00am – 4.00pm

Our next first aid course is booked and the trainer will be Sarah Robertson.

First aid is a mandatory module (module10) for all leaders and this course is offered free to adults in scouting, you will learn basic life support skills, how to use a defibrillator, how to deal with major bleeding, burns, asthma, broken bones and very much more.

This course is an important life skill and is equivalent to the one day First Aid at Work course and has the potential to save lives every time you leave the house.

There are only 12 places available and will be allocated on a first come first served basis so book today.

To book your place please e mail or phone the District Training Manager.

Eric Goulding

mandegoulding@lineone.net

Tel: 07799433830

Fame At Last!

Posted on 11/08/201918/10/2019 by fssiteadmin

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!

Webmaster

AGM 2019

Posted on 25/07/201925/07/2019 by fssiteadmin

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.

DC with m,ayors and CC — The Dignatories!

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.

Jamboree entrants — The lucky Jamboree Explorers

FDSC AGM and Philip German’s Farewell as DC

Posted on 07/07/201907/07/2019 by fssiteadmin

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

Posted on 19/06/201919/06/2019 by fssiteadmin

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.

https://populuslive.online-host.solutions/ASP/Scouts/Survey.asp

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

Posted on 23/04/201923/04/2019 by fssiteadmin

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 27^th 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 28^th 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!

‘Outstanding services to Farnham’ celebrated

Posted on 02/04/201908/05/2019 by fssiteadmin

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.