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26/02/2019 Another holiday from school has been and gone and as usual – now I’m back at work looking forward to the next holiday – I’m thinking back over the week we’ve just had and what’s been achieved. It was, as always, another busy Scouting week with preparations for many forthcoming and exciting activities, events and challenges ahead as well as the odd job that’s been on the ‘to-do list’ for ages. Just in case you’re interested, here’s a quick run down of the ‘big’ activities undertaken with the trusted support and help of Ted, our centre manager and Steve our Executive Committee chair: replaced the fence in the garden to make a safe, usable outdoor space built the new […]
25/02/2019 Last week I was lucky enough to sneak onto a Safeguarding course for Commissioners run by the Safeguarding team at Gilwell Park. While it’s always nice to visit the home of Scouting (and check up on Chris’ brick in the Promise Path), I wasn’t excepting much – it was actually a surprisingly enlightening day. Among the usual facts and figures I did pick up a few new ideas and one or two items really hit home to make sure we protect everyone in our Scouting family. One of the key ideas that I had missed (despite having had various editions of the code of practice cards in my pocket for over 10 years) was one key point: Do make everyone […]
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Want find out what your child does at Beavers or Cubs? While you’re at it, help them gain a new badge – just for coming along. Join us on Tuesday 15th January and join in with them and their friends. We’re inviting each Beaver and Cub to bring along a parent or another trusted adult to join in with the activities. Just for doing that, they’ll get the Scout Mate badge and you’ll get a certificate! As we never like to miss an opportunity, we’ll also let you know more about how you can get involved. Join us a 5.15pm (Beavers and their parents) and 6.45pm (Cubs and their parents) at 11th Folkestone Scout Group, Shepway Close and stay for […]
This year promises to be amazing… its our 100th Birthday for starters! Keep an eye out for loads more exciting adventures and skills for life coming soon. All our sections are back in the second week of January: Beavers & Cubs on 8th January Explorers on 9th January and Scouts on 11th January. All usual times. Don’t forget, you can help support Scouting financially in 2019 with no cost to you through our easyfundraising campaign: https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/11thfolkestonescouts/