1st Cowfold Scout Group - Christmas Shopping Afternoon

5th/10th Horsham Cubs Scouts support Heron Way School first ever 10k run

Cubs from 5th/10th Horsham Scout Group manned a water station for the Heron Way School 10k run.
Follow this link to West Sussex County Times for the full story.

5th/10th Cub Scouts support 10k run - West Sussex County Times

Horsham Scouts St Georges Day Parade - Sunday 26th April Horsham Carfax

Scouts from across Horsham Scout District will take part in theannual St Geotrges Day Parade today from 2.so pm and assemble in the Carfax to renew their Promise of duty and responsibility to themselves & each other, the community& country and their faith.

Scouting offers many opportunities to young people to develop and grow in knowledge, skills and experience.
Scouting also offers the same opportunities to adults who want to see the young people of our community become the responsible adults of the future.

We Scout....... do you?

Here are some ways you can help.

Simons Group - John Lewis Newsletter #5

1st Partridge Green Scouts support South Pole Explorer

Patrick, 58, sets world record pulling sledge 220 kilometres at temperatures of -40°C

Patrick McIntosh reached the South Pole on 17^th January 2015 after a 222km trek. He is now waiting for confirmation that he has set a world record for “the first triple cancer survivor to walk 222km to the South Pole”. 

He has recovered from bowel, prostate and skin cancers, all of which are unrelated. He will be speaking at the Horsham Scouts District Awards event in June.

Patrick was absolutely delighted that the 1st Partridge Green Scouts wanted to support him by holding a sponsored snowball fight at the first sign of snow, and that they gave him his own Scout scarf. He recorded a video especially for the group while training at altitude in Chamonix, and has proudly sported his scarf on sky news, BBC south east and most importantly at the South Pole.

Patrick wishes to use his trip as a hook to get people thinking and talking about their health and reacting fast to any symptoms. He hopes to prove that, with early diagnosis, it is possible to return to an invigorated life after cancer. 

Now he has returned from Antarctica, he will be delivering presentations to various groups and organisations to raise awareness of these issues.

He travelled with highly experienced polar guide Conrad Dickinson, aged 59, from Hexham in Northumberland, who led Prince Harry and his team on the Walking With The Wounded expedition in 2013. Unlike WWTW, this latest trip was entirely unsupported, meaning they carried all supplies and equipment themselves.

Apart from a broken jacket zip and a broken stove, their only main problem was Patrick’s breathing issues, “I was exhausted and had huge breathing problems because of bronchial inflammation from the weather”, he said.

Patrick’s scouting knowledge certainly came into play in Antarctica; Conrad said he would have awarded him the “tent erection badge, but he’s failed on the knot tying badge”.

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Partridge Green Scouts support polar explorer

1st Partridge Green Scouts are helping Patrick McIntosh to undertake the journey of a life time to the South Pole.

After undergoing treatment for bowel, skin and prostate cancer, Patrick felt he needed to recover his life after lightning struck not just once but three times…

He has always been an adventurer, having sailed across the Atlantic ocean and climbed Mount Kilimanjaro amongst other challenges, but his latest adventure will test him as never before!

Patrick will embark on an expedition to the South Pole on 29^th December, walking 222km with just one other man, polar guide Conrad Dickinson. Temperatures will be as low as -35 degrees, apparent altitude as high as 4000m, a constant headwind and 50kg of food and supplies to haul behind each of them.

Patrick hopes to use his South Pole adventure as a hook to engage people and spread an awareness message. After learning about the statistics related to bowel and prostate cancer, especially the importance of early diagnosis, Patrick wishes to spread awareness.

Possibly even more importantly, and more relevant to Scouting groups, Patrick is passionate about encouraging healthy eating and healthy living. We are living to a greater age than ever before, and if we don’t take responsibility for our own bodies by exercising and eating properly, the NHS may not be able to continue to support us in the way that we expect it to.

There is a more detailed explanation of Patrick’s motivation at  http://kmgfoundation.blogspot.co.uk/2014/09/my-mad-cap-adventure.html

Click start the video below to see Patrick wearing the 1st Partridge Green Scout Group scarf and to hear his message to the Group from his training camp in the French Alps shortly before leaving for the South Pole.

Horsham Scouting Helps Young People with Think Family Project

We are delighted to announce that the West Sussex Scouts has entered an agreement with the Think Family Project, coordinated by the West Sussex County Council and run alongside the Sussex Partnership Foundation Trust, District Councils and Sussex Police.

Our Part to Play

The Think Family Project aims to help vulnerable families change their lives for the better. The best part for us however is that young people from these families may now have the exciting opportunity to join Scouting in their local community.

But how does Scouting make a difference? West Sussex Scouts County Commissioner, Irene Orford recently stated, “Scouting helps change lives by equipping young people with practical skills and valuable life experiences, so a partnership between us is a natural fit. By working together we'll be able to provide Scouting adventures for some of the most in need young people in West Sussex."

The Next Steps

It is extremely rewarding for us to get recognition from participating authorities on the positive impact scouting has on many young people’s lives. We feel that going forward with this agreement will only serve to spread this message further.

Scouting can have a huge part to play in the lives of children, young people and their families. Therefore we are excited about the possibility of meeting more people within the community who could be offered the chance to join in with all that scouting has to offer.

Horsham Scouts Need You!

We are looking for an experienced individual to be our new contact for the Think Family Scheme.

If you are someone who cares about ensuring that every child and young person gets a good start in life and can look forward to a brighter future why not get involved with helping Horsham Scouts participate fully in the Think Family project or if you know someone who would do a great job, please contact by e-mail;

Peter Scofield

District Commissioner - Horsham Scouts

dcweald@gmail.com

Horsham Scouts in Partnership with Simons Group - Newsletter #2

Horsham Scouts continue to work in partnership with the Simons Group.

Here is newsletter #2 giving more information about the work to develop the John Lewis store in Horsham.

Copies of the newsletter will be distributed by Scouts to homes adjacent to the works.

Vacancy - South East Regional Commissioner

The Scout Association are seeking to appoint a Scout Commissioner for the South East Region.
To find out more about this opportunity Click Here

1st Cowfold Scout Group - Curry and Quiz Night

Horsham Scouts in Partnership with Simons Group

The project to develop a new Waitrose store and bring John Lewis to Horsham has started. The initial phase of the work is being undertaken by the Simons Group and the site manager, Kevin Lake is keen to engage with the local community.

Horsham Weald Scouts have been approached and discussions have started to consider how we can work to out may mutual benefit.

Below is the first edition of the Simons Group Newsletter to help keep you informed of the work that is taking place.

Horsham Weald Scout District Cross Country Cycle Race

Sunday 29th June saw the “Horsham Weald Scout Cross Country cycle race” return with a bang. Despite the downpours on Saturday while setting the weather improved on the day. There were around 60 participants on the start line coming from all age groups (Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers & Adults). All participants and spectators had a great time, supporting and encouraging each other throughout the day. Thanks and congratulations to everyone who took part, but particularly to all the finalists in each age group. A big thank you goes out to the following local businesses who supported the event, giving prizes and their time freely to ensure that it was a great success.

AD Cycles - www.adcycles.net, Tel: 01403258391, Twitter: @ADC_Horsham
The Candy Box, www.candybox.biz, Tel: 01403 254174
Battle Quest Games - info@battlequestgames.co.uk, Tel: 01403242003
Sussex Lighting UK Ltd – www.sussexlighting .co.uk, Tel: 01403241933, Twitter: @sussexlighting
Horsham Bikes – www.horshambikes.co.uk, Tel: 07880806209

Hear what some of those involved had to say;

AD Cycles - scrutineers and sponsors

A parent and participant

A Scout

Parents and participants

Simon - Horsham Bikes  - technical support and sponsor

 

Alan, Sam and the whole team are looking forward to next year’s event already and hope to increase participation at all levels and encouraging healthy competition within Horsham Weald Scout District.

Alan stated “Sam and I have been really thrilled with the take up at this year’s event. We hope the message gets passed around to other Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorer Scouts, Leaders and parents to encourage more entries in 2015 and beyond. This was a fantastic Scout family event!” To find out more about joining Scouting and the opportunities it offers to adults and young people go to: Horsham Weald District - http://horshamwealdscouts.org/join.html West Sussex Scouts - http://www.westsussexscouts.org.uk/join-us/volunteer.aspx Scout Association - http://scouts.org.uk/get-involved/

To speak to the District Commissioner call - 0779 267 2443

1st St Leonards Forest - Group Scout Leader Vacancy

1st St Leonards Scout Group is part of Horsham Weald Scout District and offers a vibrant, exciting and adventurous programme for young people aged 6 to 14 years. Operating from a scout hall in Roffey, Horsham the Group provides Scouting to over 150 young people supported by a team of 30 experienced and enthusiastic volunteer leaders, assistants and administrators.

A vacancy for the position of Group Scout Leader has arisen.

The purpose of the role is to manage and support the Scout Group and its leaders to ensure it runs effectively and develops in accordance with the rules and policies of The Scout Association.

If you are a good communicator, team player, would enjoy the challenge of managing enthusiastic and motivated volunteers and think that equipping young people to become effective citizen is important you can find out more about the role by following this link - 1st St Leonards Forest Scout Group - Group Scout Leader information pack

5th/10th Beaver Scouts - Community Week

Beavers from 5th/10th Horsham Weald Scout Group - Brooker Colony rolled up their sleeves and got stuck in to a wood clearance project to support a local pre-school.
The pre-school has recently started a Forest School where young children have the opportunity to learn more about the outdoors.



Scouts including Beavers get to know the outdoors very well but for some children getting their feet wet and hands muddy or getting so close to nature is not so common place.
 
The Beaver Colony worked hard to remove weeds to allow other plants in Forest School area to grow through.
 
Well done Beavers for a good day's work!

5th/10th Community Challenge April 2014

On Saturday 26^th April Scouts and Leaders from 5^th/10^th Horsham Weald Scouts spent four hours clearing litter, cutting back the undergrowth to open up the paths and collecting wood for a fire woodpile.

The  work at Kingslea Primary School was to improve the wooded area around the school field and to make the area more usable.

Nigel Powling (Scout Leader) said ".... it was good to get the Scouts involved in doing something for the local community and it also counted towards their Community Challenge Badge. The plan is to make this an annual event to help Kingslea Primary School and its pupils".

Well done to 5th/10th for taking the initiative to get involved with the community.