Chatlines - Issue 08

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Other Notable ForthcomingEvents

County Fun Day

Challenge Venture

Fellowship

Troop SC

EC

Summer Camps

Fellowship

Gilwell Reunion

Beaver SCPack SC

Troop SC

FellowshipEC

GSLs /DTExplorer SC

Lady D

Cub Activity DayDHQ Mgmt

Bfoot map checkDistrict Team

Dist Camp Site mtg

Fellowship

S Swimming Gala

JOTA/JOTI

ECBlakfoot Hike

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OCT

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DCs BITI am writing this just a few days after District Camp. The final attendance over the weekend

was eleven hundred. This was made up of nine hundred campers and staff for the full weeken

and two hundred Beavers and Leaders / adults who attended on the Saturday. I have had man

kind comments which showed how much our members enjoyed the experience. I pass on thes

thanks to all of you who contributed in any way to the event. We now have next years

Chamboree to look forward to so, as soon as you return to Scouting after the summer break

start encouraging as many of your Group or Unit as possible to book the dates. It will run from

31st July to 7th August 2010 at the Cheshire Show Ground, Tabley. Cubs are camping for the

first weekend and Beavers will visit on the Sunday. Scouts and Explorers camp for the week.

Watch out for more details.

How is your Group or Unit doing with the County Challenge? Remember as long as you do

each challenge it does not matter in what order they are completed. I would like to think that

our District does well in this.

Most of you will be aware that our District Chairman, Graham Phillips, has been appointed as

the new County Commissioner after Eddie Johnsons retirement from the post. We thank

Eddie for his leadership over the years and wish Graham good luck with his new challenge.

Graham will be missed at District but I am sure we will benefit from his County role.

May I wish you all a good summer break and if you are taking part in a camp or expedition

during July or August, good camping. Lets look forward to an exciting new Scouting year

from September onwards.

Tony

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Editorial: Some of the more perspicacious or observant amongst you may havenoticed that there was no June/July issue of your favourite? Newsletter. Mostly this was due

to lack of something to put in it, (you all got to get motivated out there if you want to see your

colony / pack / troop / unit / group in the news and submit the input), combined with the

heavy schedule of your B.Ed.

However, events have been happening, and slowly reports of District Camp and other

activities have commenced to trickle in, and, hopefully, there will be more before I finish this

newsletter and put it to bed (after I have finished twisting a few more arms and doing the

nag thing.

So, before you all disappear again on summer camps, holidays, and kindred activities, lets

recall some of the great time we had on District Camp out at Sandiway.see next page

Aug-Sep 2009

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The Fantastic, Fun District Camp

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Sowheres YOUR picture? Didnt send it in forpublication! Then you missed an opportunity to

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WATERFORD, Ireland

NEWS FLASH: Seems like the 15th

Warrington (St. Josephs) Scouts had

a great time with the Waterford-de-la

Salle Scouts at their 75th Anniver-

sary, which occasion included a very

colourful parade In addition to a

reception at Waterford Town Hall,

they met the new Irish Chief Scout,

Mike Shinnick. It appears he comes

over to Runcorn several times a year

on business trips and the

15th took the opportunity to

invite him to our 2010

Chamboree. Personally I

think we should invite the

whole Waterford Scout

Pipe Band as well.

Wouldnt they look great?

(Lovely that they included

David Anwyl and his pipes

in their band for the

occasion)

EXPLORERS(the ones who survived GILWELL 24)

Gilwell 24 is a dynamic, excitement packed twenty-four hours of non-stop activity, events and challenges. Our

intrepid team of Explorers travelled to Gilwell and immersed themselves in the goings-on. Since their return I

have received the following pictures showing what appears to be one of their challenges, but no accompanying

write-up (they were probably too tired after their exertions and lack of sleep.

Seems like they had a shelter of

sorts to take short breaks when

exhaustion started taking toll -

and, an unusual event on

Gilwell 24, was the induction

of our new Chief Scout, Bear

Grylls, by Peter Duncan, the

EXPLORERShave also taken part in CHALLENGE VENTURE

Teams of four were allocated a timetable and a vehicle with driver and had to follow a treasure trail taking

them to a number of bases at each of which they had to complete a task. These varied from crafts to sport to

scout skills, etc. In addition to the tasks at the bases they were expected to complete quizzes or other puzzles

while en route. Fortunately it was a nice day, the rain held off and it seemed like a good time was had by all.

The day finished at Grappenhall Campsite with the winning teams being announced at a Barbeque. See next

page for pictures of the journey made by one of the competing teams.

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Last minute ideas for activities in summer camp:

Having fun at camp!Having fun at camp!Having fun at camp!Having fun at camp!

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The Path of Life Prayer:Thank you, Lord, for guiding us along a rough and sometimes very dangerous path. Al-

though we grumble a little about being tired, help us try to think and to know that peopleless fortunate than ourselves cannot have such a good day. The path of life is very like a

mountain path - rough, windy and full of hazards. Please guide us along this path as youdid today. Give is a safe journey down the mountain tomorrow and look after us every day.

We also ask, dear Lord, for you to watch over our friends and families. Amen.oooo0O0oooo

Heres a nice little prayer for the end of an evening in camp after a day spent hiking in the hills.

LATE NEWS FLASHLATE NEWS FLASHLATE NEWS FLASHLATE NEWS FLASH

Tsunami ESU have been busy! On 17th July we met at the 21st Headquarters and went out on aTsunami ESU have been busy! On 17th July we met at the 21st Headquarters and went out on aTsunami ESU have been busy! On 17th July we met at the 21st Headquarters and went out on aTsunami ESU have been busy! On 17th July we met at the 21st Headquarters and went out on a

night hike round Appleton and Stretton. Returning at 11.30 p.m. hot dogs and hot chocolates werenight hike round Appleton and Stretton. Returning at 11.30 p.m. hot dogs and hot chocolates werenight hike round Appleton and Stretton. Returning at 11.30 p.m. hot dogs and hot chocolates werenight hike round Appleton and Stretton. Returning at 11.30 p.m. hot dogs and hot chocolates were

eaten and drunk, as tradition dictates. After very little sleep, which Explorers often seem able to sur-eaten and drunk, as tradition dictates. After very little sleep, which Explorers often seem able to sur-eaten and drunk, as tradition dictates. After very little sleep, which Explorers often seem able to sur-eaten and drunk, as tradition dictates. After very little sleep, which Explorers often seem able to sur-

vive on, we all breakfasted and were ready to start work.vive on, we all breakfasted and were ready to start work.vive on, we all breakfasted and were ready to start work.vive on, we all breakfasted and were ready to start work.

Steve Cummings had asked us to cut a hedge, cut the grass and clear an area beside the Scout hut.Steve Cummings had asked us to cut a hedge, cut the grass and clear an area beside the Scout hut.Steve Cummings had asked us to cut a hedge, cut the grass and clear an area beside the Scout hut.Steve Cummings had asked us to cut a hedge, cut the grass and clear an area beside the Scout hut.

It seemed an awful lot of work for three hours but twelve Explorers set to work with a will. UsingIt seemed an awful lot of work for three hours but twelve Explorers set to work with a will. UsingIt seemed an awful lot of work for three hours but twelve Explorers set to work with a will. UsingIt seemed an awful lot of work for three hours but twelve Explorers set to work with a will. Using

loppers, shears and clippers, the hedge was cut, mowers were got out for the grass, and gloves, spadesloppers, shears and clippers, the hedge was cut, mowers were got out for the grass, and gloves, spadesloppers, shears and clippers, the hedge was cut, mowers were got out for the grass, and gloves, spadesloppers, shears and clippers, the hedge was cut, mowers were got out for the grass, and gloves, spades

and black bags for clearing the rubbish.and black bags for clearing the rubbish.and black bags for clearing the rubbish.and black bags for clearing the rubbish.By 11.30 we were able to reward the workers with drinks, doughnuts and cookies.By 11.30 we were able to reward the workers with drinks, doughnuts and cookies.By 11.30 we were able to reward the workers with drinks, doughnuts and cookies.By 11.30 we were able to reward the workers with drinks, doughnuts and cookies.

What superstars!What superstars!What superstars!What superstars!

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