Horsham Scouts Target Shooting Competition

Horsham Scouts were involved in an innovative target shooting competetion developed by adult leaders and archery and air rifle instructors.

Archery and rifle shooting require high levels of personal discipline and control and provide opportununities to develop powers of concentration and precision skills.

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Horsham Scouts Target Shooting Competition

The event, held over 2 days, has given the opportunity for Scouts from across Horsham Scout District to join in.

Jamboree on the Air - 2015

Bag packing at Sainsburys to raise funds for Jamboree 2015

Scouts and Explorer Scouts attending the World Jamboree in Japan next year were bag packing at Sainsburys in Horsham today supported by leaders, parents and freinds from their Scout Groups.

Nick Bird who has been selected to attend the Jamboree explains what they were doing;

Horsham Weald Scouts say why they are bag packing in Sainsnburys;

If you would like to make a contribution to help Horsham Weald Scouts attend the World Jamboree in Japan next year or would like to find out more about volunteering for Scouts please contact Peter Scofield District Commissioner Horsham Weald Scouts by e-mail to dcweald@gmail.com or click this link Horsham Weald Scouts Want To Join page

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

PGL Adventure Weekend Offer

Here is an opportunity to offer a range of experiences for uniformed groups with qualified activity leaders. Paste the PGL Adventure Weekend in to your browser: www.pgl.co.uk/PGLWeb/Groups/uniformed-groups/adventure/courses/multiactivity.htm

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.

Overland Hike 2013

4 teams of Scouts, Explorers from 1^st Roffey Scout Troop, Phoenix and Young Leader ESUs entered the Overland Hike which proved to be one of the most demanding for many years.
Despite the very wet, cold and freezing conditions experienced on both the practice and event hike weekends everyone was pumped up and excited about taking part in the challenge.

The morning of the Overland started with Snow falling as the teams tavelled to Plumpton Green for the start. The kit check was a breeze and all teams came
through with maximum points.

The Horsham Weald check point at Jack & Jill windmills above Pyecombe, which was well supported by leaders and other adults, was also very cold and gloomy but compensated by a great view down the valley.

The teams arrived during the course of the day and running repairs to the odd blister were made to keep everyone on the road. One of the Scout teams, after a confused start arrived full of smiles and the Explorers skipped their way through the car park. The Young Leader team had to withdraw due to an injury to one of the members – but they are determined to give it another go in the Downsman and next year’s Overland. A lot of positives have been taken from this all girl team;

• Getting the team organised in a very short amount of time.  
• Very strong willed girls that worked together well as a team even though they hardly knew each other before getting together as YLs.
• Two more Explorers want to start the YL training.
• Friendship and support to all team members

After a very cold night in the base camp the teams set off on Sunday
morning for the finish line.

1st Roffey Scouts 7th place	1st Roffey Scouts 9th place	Phoenix ESU 16th place	Young Leader ESU DNF
Oliver Whorwood   Louis Timperley  Christian Smith   Paul Ambrose	Heather Lindfield India Belfield Oliver Field   Owen Duda	David Ambrose Ethan Belfield Oscar Rhodes James Lindfield	Zoe FitzPatrick  Megan Longdon  Julia Feltham Annabel Light

Well done to everyone taking part in and supporting this year’s Overland hike.