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Welcome to 1st/7th Whitley Bay SeaScout Group

Thank you for showing an interest in 1st/7th Whitley Bay Scout Group. Although there are 10Scout Groups in Whitley Bay, we are the only sea scouts. We have grown into a friendly,active Group providing camps, activities and events as well as the regular weekly meetingswhich are held at the Scout Hall during term time. There are three Scouting sections within theGroup which cover all ages from 6 to 14 and each section has its own programme of activitiessuitable for its age group. Scouting offers challenge and adventure to 400,000 young peopleand 100,000 adults across the UK. We believe in helping our young people who come to the1st/7th fulfil their potential by working in teams, learning by doing and thinking for themselves.We give people of every background the chance to stretch themselves, learn new skills andmake life long friends.make life long friends.

Our Sections

BEAVERSChildren join Beavers whenthey are 6 years old andremain in the section until theyare 8. The Beaver motto is'Fun and Friends' and thechildren undertake a widevariety of activities includingworking for badges. Whenpossible we offer the childrenthe chance to camp with aparent to see at first handwhat happens when the olderchildren go to camp.

CUBSChildren join Cubs when theyare 8 years old and move upto Scouts when they are 10½.There are a number of awardsand proficiency badges for thechildren to achieve. The Cubsusually take part in at leastone camp a year and anumber of Section, Group andDistrict activities includingcompetitions, canoeing andparades.

SCOUTSChildren join Scouts at 10½ andleave at 14 years old. The childrenwork for a number of challengesand proficiency badges with theultimate achievement being theChief Scouts Gold Award. Thereare a number of camps throughoutthe year and the opportunity to trynumerous activities such ascanoeing, cycling, caving, archery,shooting, cooking, surfing, skiingand hiking. The Scout Group willbe going on its first internationalcamp in 2014.

Practical Things – Joining

How can my child join the Group ?

Simply send an email to our secretary, cc the Group Scout Leader. Should your child bethe right age, and subject to places, being available you will receive an form to fill in withyour contact information, giftaid details, and photo permission, and this information pack.You will be provided with a start date and should just bring your child to the hut at the starttime that week. As scouting is so popular, there are not always places in our sections. Ifthis is the case, we can either put you on our waiting list, or direct you to another group inthe area (or both ).

For the first few meetings, your child needs nothing at all to experience the magic ofScouting. Please don’t feel you have to rush into buying your child a uniform, especially ifthey are not absolutely sure that Scouting is for them. Casual clothes can be worn until theymake up their mind. They will have about 4-6 weeks to decide, during which time they willget to know their Leaders and other members of their section.

If your child is too young to join Beavers currently, we operate an interest list – if you provideyour contact details, name/dob of child, we will contact you as he/she approaches 6 yearsold, and as places become available. These are on a first come first served basis - so thereis no drawback to applying early.

Practical Things - Uniform

Uniform

The Scout Association produces the range of uniform for all age groups, and religiousfaiths. Uniform can be bought online or from the outdoor shop on Ilfracombe Gardens –ebay/school friends may be a good source of second hand uniform. Although Beaver andCub uniform is the same for all groups please be aware that you will need to buy Sea Scoutuniform (blue shirt) rather than land or air scout uniform (beige shirt).

Beavers: Turquoise crew neck sweatshirt, Navy Blue activity trousers (or alternatively weardark activity-type trousers).Cubs: Dark Green crew neck sweatshirt, Navy Blue activity trousers and/or shorts (oralternatively wear dark activity-type trousers)Scouts: We are sea scouts, so wear a pale blue shirt, Navy Blue activity trousers and/orshorts Leather Scout belt & buckle (optional).

Members first necker/woggle is provided free of charge on investiture. Badges are alsoMembers first necker/woggle is provided free of charge on investiture. Badges are alsoprovided. Further neckers can be purchased from the group (£2.50)

No other equipment is needed, although for camps, your child should have access to itemson the issued kit list – these are things like a sleeping bag/wellies/waterproof jacket etc. (wecan usually find kit to borrow if necessary – again speak to a leader). If there are any issuesaround being able to afford uniform, please speak to the Group Scout Leader, in confidence.

Investiture and Behaviour

Ceremonies are an important and traditional part of Scouting. In the Scout Section, theyinclude the Investiture, Flag Break and Flag Down, Moving On Ceremony and Inspections.They are short, simple and sincere, and follow an established pattern, so that, individualsknow what to expect and do. We will guide your child through these ceremonies, and weexpect that , in return, they are treated with respect. Similarly most sections operate a codeof conduct, often created by the young people in that section, and behaviour that spoilsscouting for others is not tolerated. We would always seek to tackle issues at the time theyarise, but would ask for your support should problems continue . Fortunately, this is veryrare.

Practical Things - Badges

Where do the badges go ?

The young people in all three sections work hard to gain new skills, and are awardedbadges , which can be sewn or glued to their uniform to recognise their achievement. Thecost of badges is covered by the group, but the effort of getting them onto their uniform isnot. Lots of parents have asked “where do the badges go ?” so we’ve included a fewpictures below to help. The Scout Association also has this information on their website,and photos are available on our facebook page.

Note our scouts wear thepale blue sea scout shirt.

Practical Things - Costs

What does it cost

Scout Groups charge subscriptions to cover cost of equipment and the resources to enableus to deliver good quality Scouting. Part of those subscriptions (subs) go towards the annualmembership fee paid to headquarters for the day-to-day running of The Scout Associationthat includes insurance for all members.

Subs of £28.00 (Beaver Scout section) per term (3 terms)£28.00 (Cub Scout section) per term (3 terms)£28.00 (Scout section) per term (3 terms)

If you have three children or more in the group , the third and subsequent children arecharged at half the above fees. We also operate a “settling in” period where your child canmake sure they want to continue before parting with subs.

Subs are collected at the start of each term, these payments can be made by cheque orSubs are collected at the start of each term, these payments can be made by cheque orcash via the Section Leader. Please make cheques payable to 1st/7th Whitley Bay ScoutGroup with child’s name and purpose of payment on the back.

Some activities and camps have an additional charge, this is based on the cost of runningthe activity and are good value – for example, a weekend patrol camp will usually cost £30-£40 per child to include accommodation, activities/equipment, and all food. Camps withexternally run activities cost a little more.

Occasionally, during troop nights we ask for a contribution towards an activity – generally wehave already subsidised this – an example is a recent surfing school, where the cost was £5instead of £25.

Financial Help

We appreciate that funds can sometimes be tight. If you need a bit of help with the cost of acamp etc or if you want to spread the payments, then please have a quiet chat with one ofthe leaders. We are as flexible as possible and would rather know in advance than bechasing you later! It is not our policy to exclude any young person from an activity becauseof cost.

Practical Things – Your information

Information form and Health forms

Along with this pack you should receive an information form which you should complete infull. This is collected so that we can contact you if your child is ill, and to send younotifications of scouting events, and to collect permission to photograph your child duringscouting activities. The form also contains a gift-aid consent form,. The Group is able torecover income tax on any donation provided a declaration has been made to cover the taxreclaim. Donations may now be of any value. The only criteria is that the individual makingthe donation has to pay income tax or capital gains tax of at least the amount to berecovered by theGroup. If you sign attached declaration, 28p in each £1 can be claimed back by the Groupfrom the ‘Tax Man’. This will be used to provide equipment and activities for the children.

An electronic copy is held by the group for scouting administration purposes only, and theadministration of gift-aid. The data will not be passed on to other parties.

The Scout Association Rules stipulate that no child is allowed to undertake any activitywithout a Health Form. This is issued for each activity and must contain current contactdetails and medication taken during the activity.

If, before any activity, you have information about your child which you fell it would be usefulfor leaders to know, please do share it with the leader running the activity. Even knowingsmall things such as a child can have nightmares at night, or is frightened of heights,means we can prepare better. The information will not be shared, and there are few issueswe cannot overcome.

CRB disclosure

Scouting continues to hold the safety and wellbeing of your child with utmost importance. Itis therefore the policy of The Scout Association that every adult in Scouting should completea ‘CRB disclosure’, every adult in Scouting means – any adult who holds a role within ourorganisation be it, parent helper, Cub Leader, Group Treasurer, or Group Chair.

Our Leaders

All of our warranted leaders (see organisation chart/contact list) are volunteers and put in a lotof effort to run their section, organise activities, run camps and attend Group planningmeetings and Scout Association training – although much of this is enjoyable, they will oftenneed help and support from parents. 1st/7th is led by a Group Scout Leader with the support ofthe Group Executive Committee. This committee consists of the Group Chairman, Secretaryand Treasurer, Section Leaders and parent representatives. The Committee is responsible forthe maintenance of the HQ, Group finance, public relations and fund raising..

Beaver Leader

Paddy Drought

ABL

Sarah Sutton

ABL

TBC

Section AssistantMichael

Occasional Helpers& YoungLeaders

Our Team

Shelley Peterson

Group ScoutLeader

Cub Leader

Bill Marshall

MichaelHenderson

Section Assistant

GeorgeWhiteman

Scout LeaderJamie Watt

ASL

Sue Duerdin

Section Assistant

Vicky Farrer

Section AssistantJason Nash

ASL ShelleyPeterson

Executive Committee

Chairman – Kevin Peterson

Treasurer - Vacant Group Secretary – TBC

Occasional Helpers& YoungLeaders

Occasional Helpers& YoungLeaders

When and where

Our address and how to find us

Rockcliffe Hall, Rockcliffe Street, Whitley Bay, NE26 2NW

Troop nights

Beavers meet on a Tuesday from 6.30-7.30pm

Cubs meet on a Monday from 6.30-7.45pm

Scouts meet on a Monday from 7.45pm-9.15pm

Meet at the hut unless arrangements for a different meeting place have been made. Pleaselet us know if you are happy for your child to walk home alone. You do not have to let usknow if your child cannot attend a session, although for specific activities, it would be great ifyou could send a text or email.

Charity Registration No 106 1305

Getting in touch

Getting in touch

Please use the following details to get in touch with us.

Beavers – Paddy Drought - 0780 892 2329 - drought.patrick@googlemail.com

Cubs – Bill Marshall - – 07778 349547 - w.marshall@hotmail.co.uk

Scouts – Jamie Watt – 0792 344786– northeastwatties@virginmedia.com

Group/Scouts – Shelley Peterson – 07711 109974 – shelley.peterson@uk.pwc.com

For overall group enquiries, membership queries , etc. please contact Shelley.

We have a new facebook page which contains details of all events (click events) andphotos/videos of camps/activities. This is a closed group and is only available toparents of members. Search for firstseventh whitley bay and add as friend to join.

How you can help

Getting involved

Scouting depends on it’s adult volunteers and we warmly welcome your involvement.Parents often find scouting rewarding and fun, and no prior experience is needed. Weoperate an occasional helper rota, this means that one week in three you will help run thetroop session. You are also welcome to help with activities and camps, and for those thatdo go on camp to help, there is no charge, and younger children can often beaccommodated. We are a friendly and sociable group that is grateful for any help it gets –many parents move through the sections with their children, and enjoy camps and socialactivities. In accordance with Scout Association rules, parents are required to go throughthe CRB process.

Should you wish to become a warranted leader, the scout association offers Nationallyrecognised training, typical qualifications can include First Aid, and qualifications in activities,such as climbing, water sports, sailing, archery and even chainsaw use. You can alsoachieve tutoring qualifications in any/all of our activities.achieve tutoring qualifications in any/all of our activities.

If you would like to volunteer, please contact Shelley Peterson (GSL).

Stuff we always need

We can always use spare kit, sometimes, on camp, it gets wet and muddy, sometimes it isforgotten. We are tremendously grateful if you’d like to send any of the following to the hutfor re-use – don’t worry about it being old/worn – it is warm and dry!.

- Uniform for any section-Old walking boots/wellies-Waterproofs/raincoats/warm “puffa” jackets-Fleece jackets-Sleeping bags-Rolly Mats/Sleeping mats

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Welcome to 1st/7th Whitley Bay SeaScout Group

Thank you for showing an interest in 1st/7th Whitley Bay Scout Group. Although there are 10Scout Groups in Whitley Bay, we are the only sea scouts. We have grown into a friendly,active Group providing camps, activities and events as well as the regular weekly meetingswhich are held at the Scout Hall during term time. There are three Scouting sections within theGroup which cover all ages from 6 to 14 and each section has its own programme of activitiessuitable for its age group. Scouting offers challenge and adventure to 400,000 young peopleand 100,000 adults across the UK. We believe in helping our young people who come to the1st/7th fulfil their potential by working in teams, learning by doing and thinking for themselves.We give people of every background the chance to stretch themselves, learn new skills andmake life long friends.make life long friends.

Our Sections

BEAVERSChildren join Beavers whenthey are 6 years old andremain in the section until theyare 8. The Beaver motto is'Fun and Friends' and thechildren undertake a widevariety of activities includingworking for badges. Whenpossible we offer the childrenthe chance to camp with aparent to see at first handwhat happens when the olderchildren go to camp.

CUBSChildren join Cubs when theyare 8 years old and move upto Scouts when they are 10½.There are a number of awardsand proficiency badges for thechildren to achieve. The Cubsusually take part in at leastone camp a year and anumber of Section, Group andDistrict activities includingcompetitions, canoeing andparades.

SCOUTSChildren join Scouts at 10½ andleave at 14 years old. The childrenwork for a number of challengesand proficiency badges with theultimate achievement being theChief Scouts Gold Award. Thereare a number of camps throughoutthe year and the opportunity to trynumerous activities such ascanoeing, cycling, caving, archery,shooting, cooking, surfing, skiingand hiking. The Scout Group willbe going on its first internationalcamp in 2014.

Practical Things – Joining

How can my child join the Group ?

Simply send an email to our secretary, cc the Group Scout Leader. Should your child bethe right age, and subject to places, being available you will receive an form to fill in withyour contact information, giftaid details, and photo permission, and this information pack.You will be provided with a start date and should just bring your child to the hut at the starttime that week. As scouting is so popular, there are not always places in our sections. Ifthis is the case, we can either put you on our waiting list, or direct you to another group inthe area (or both ).

For the first few meetings, your child needs nothing at all to experience the magic ofScouting. Please don’t feel you have to rush into buying your child a uniform, especially ifthey are not absolutely sure that Scouting is for them. Casual clothes can be worn until theymake up their mind. They will have about 4-6 weeks to decide, during which time they willget to know their Leaders and other members of their section.

If your child is too young to join Beavers currently, we operate an interest list – if you provideyour contact details, name/dob of child, we will contact you as he/she approaches 6 yearsold, and as places become available. These are on a first come first served basis - so thereis no drawback to applying early.

Practical Things - Uniform

Uniform

The Scout Association produces the range of uniform for all age groups, and religiousfaiths. Uniform can be bought online or from the outdoor shop on Ilfracombe Gardens –ebay/school friends may be a good source of second hand uniform. Although Beaver andCub uniform is the same for all groups please be aware that you will need to buy Sea Scoutuniform (blue shirt) rather than land or air scout uniform (beige shirt).

Beavers: Turquoise crew neck sweatshirt, Navy Blue activity trousers (or alternatively weardark activity-type trousers).Cubs: Dark Green crew neck sweatshirt, Navy Blue activity trousers and/or shorts (oralternatively wear dark activity-type trousers)Scouts: We are sea scouts, so wear a pale blue shirt, Navy Blue activity trousers and/orshorts Leather Scout belt & buckle (optional).

Members first necker/woggle is provided free of charge on investiture. Badges are alsoMembers first necker/woggle is provided free of charge on investiture. Badges are alsoprovided. Further neckers can be purchased from the group (£2.50)

No other equipment is needed, although for camps, your child should have access to itemson the issued kit list – these are things like a sleeping bag/wellies/waterproof jacket etc. (wecan usually find kit to borrow if necessary – again speak to a leader). If there are any issuesaround being able to afford uniform, please speak to the Group Scout Leader, in confidence.

Investiture and Behaviour

Ceremonies are an important and traditional part of Scouting. In the Scout Section, theyinclude the Investiture, Flag Break and Flag Down, Moving On Ceremony and Inspections.They are short, simple and sincere, and follow an established pattern, so that, individualsknow what to expect and do. We will guide your child through these ceremonies, and weexpect that , in return, they are treated with respect. Similarly most sections operate a codeof conduct, often created by the young people in that section, and behaviour that spoilsscouting for others is not tolerated. We would always seek to tackle issues at the time theyarise, but would ask for your support should problems continue . Fortunately, this is veryrare.

Practical Things - Badges

Where do the badges go ?

The young people in all three sections work hard to gain new skills, and are awardedbadges , which can be sewn or glued to their uniform to recognise their achievement. Thecost of badges is covered by the group, but the effort of getting them onto their uniform isnot. Lots of parents have asked “where do the badges go ?” so we’ve included a fewpictures below to help. The Scout Association also has this information on their website,and photos are available on our facebook page.

Note our scouts wear thepale blue sea scout shirt.

Practical Things - Costs

What does it cost

Scout Groups charge subscriptions to cover cost of equipment and the resources to enableus to deliver good quality Scouting. Part of those subscriptions (subs) go towards the annualmembership fee paid to headquarters for the day-to-day running of The Scout Associationthat includes insurance for all members.

Subs of £28.00 (Beaver Scout section) per term (3 terms)£28.00 (Cub Scout section) per term (3 terms)£28.00 (Scout section) per term (3 terms)

If you have three children or more in the group , the third and subsequent children arecharged at half the above fees. We also operate a “settling in” period where your child canmake sure they want to continue before parting with subs.

Subs are collected at the start of each term, these payments can be made by cheque orSubs are collected at the start of each term, these payments can be made by cheque orcash via the Section Leader. Please make cheques payable to 1st/7th Whitley Bay ScoutGroup with child’s name and purpose of payment on the back.

Some activities and camps have an additional charge, this is based on the cost of runningthe activity and are good value – for example, a weekend patrol camp will usually cost £30-£40 per child to include accommodation, activities/equipment, and all food. Camps withexternally run activities cost a little more.

Occasionally, during troop nights we ask for a contribution towards an activity – generally wehave already subsidised this – an example is a recent surfing school, where the cost was £5instead of £25.

Financial Help

We appreciate that funds can sometimes be tight. If you need a bit of help with the cost of acamp etc or if you want to spread the payments, then please have a quiet chat with one ofthe leaders. We are as flexible as possible and would rather know in advance than bechasing you later! It is not our policy to exclude any young person from an activity becauseof cost.

Practical Things – Your information

Information form and Health forms

Along with this pack you should receive an information form which you should complete infull. This is collected so that we can contact you if your child is ill, and to send younotifications of scouting events, and to collect permission to photograph your child duringscouting activities. The form also contains a gift-aid consent form,. The Group is able torecover income tax on any donation provided a declaration has been made to cover the taxreclaim. Donations may now be of any value. The only criteria is that the individual makingthe donation has to pay income tax or capital gains tax of at least the amount to berecovered by theGroup. If you sign attached declaration, 28p in each £1 can be claimed back by the Groupfrom the ‘Tax Man’. This will be used to provide equipment and activities for the children.

An electronic copy is held by the group for scouting administration purposes only, and theadministration of gift-aid. The data will not be passed on to other parties.

The Scout Association Rules stipulate that no child is allowed to undertake any activitywithout a Health Form. This is issued for each activity and must contain current contactdetails and medication taken during the activity.

If, before any activity, you have information about your child which you fell it would be usefulfor leaders to know, please do share it with the leader running the activity. Even knowingsmall things such as a child can have nightmares at night, or is frightened of heights,means we can prepare better. The information will not be shared, and there are few issueswe cannot overcome.

CRB disclosure

Scouting continues to hold the safety and wellbeing of your child with utmost importance. Itis therefore the policy of The Scout Association that every adult in Scouting should completea ‘CRB disclosure’, every adult in Scouting means – any adult who holds a role within ourorganisation be it, parent helper, Cub Leader, Group Treasurer, or Group Chair.

Our Leaders

All of our warranted leaders (see organisation chart/contact list) are volunteers and put in a lotof effort to run their section, organise activities, run camps and attend Group planningmeetings and Scout Association training – although much of this is enjoyable, they will oftenneed help and support from parents. 1st/7th is led by a Group Scout Leader with the support ofthe Group Executive Committee. This committee consists of the Group Chairman, Secretaryand Treasurer, Section Leaders and parent representatives. The Committee is responsible forthe maintenance of the HQ, Group finance, public relations and fund raising..

Beaver Leader

Paddy Drought

ABL

Sarah Sutton

ABL

TBC

Section AssistantMichael

Occasional Helpers& YoungLeaders

Our Team

Shelley Peterson

Group ScoutLeader

Cub Leader

Bill Marshall

MichaelHenderson

Section Assistant

GeorgeWhiteman

Scout LeaderJamie Watt

ASL

Sue Duerdin

Section Assistant

Vicky Farrer

Section AssistantJason Nash

ASL ShelleyPeterson

Executive Committee

Chairman – Kevin Peterson

Treasurer - Vacant Group Secretary – TBC

Occasional Helpers& YoungLeaders

Occasional Helpers& YoungLeaders

When and where

Our address and how to find us

Rockcliffe Hall, Rockcliffe Street, Whitley Bay, NE26 2NW

Troop nights

Beavers meet on a Tuesday from 6.30-7.30pm

Cubs meet on a Monday from 6.30-7.45pm

Scouts meet on a Monday from 7.45pm-9.15pm

Meet at the hut unless arrangements for a different meeting place have been made. Pleaselet us know if you are happy for your child to walk home alone. You do not have to let usknow if your child cannot attend a session, although for specific activities, it would be great ifyou could send a text or email.

Charity Registration No 106 1305

Getting in touch

Getting in touch

Please use the following details to get in touch with us.

Beavers – Paddy Drought - 0780 892 2329 - drought.patrick@googlemail.com

Cubs – Bill Marshall - – 07778 349547 - w.marshall@hotmail.co.uk

Scouts – Jamie Watt – 0792 344786– northeastwatties@virginmedia.com

Group/Scouts – Shelley Peterson – 07711 109974 – shelley.peterson@uk.pwc.com

For overall group enquiries, membership queries , etc. please contact Shelley.

We have a new facebook page which contains details of all events (click events) andphotos/videos of camps/activities. This is a closed group and is only available toparents of members. Search for firstseventh whitley bay and add as friend to join.

How you can help

Getting involved

Scouting depends on it’s adult volunteers and we warmly welcome your involvement.Parents often find scouting rewarding and fun, and no prior experience is needed. Weoperate an occasional helper rota, this means that one week in three you will help run thetroop session. You are also welcome to help with activities and camps, and for those thatdo go on camp to help, there is no charge, and younger children can often beaccommodated. We are a friendly and sociable group that is grateful for any help it gets –many parents move through the sections with their children, and enjoy camps and socialactivities. In accordance with Scout Association rules, parents are required to go throughthe CRB process.

Should you wish to become a warranted leader, the scout association offers Nationallyrecognised training, typical qualifications can include First Aid, and qualifications in activities,such as climbing, water sports, sailing, archery and even chainsaw use. You can alsoachieve tutoring qualifications in any/all of our activities.achieve tutoring qualifications in any/all of our activities.

If you would like to volunteer, please contact Shelley Peterson (GSL).

Stuff we always need

We can always use spare kit, sometimes, on camp, it gets wet and muddy, sometimes it isforgotten. We are tremendously grateful if you’d like to send any of the following to the hutfor re-use – don’t worry about it being old/worn – it is warm and dry!.

- Uniform for any section-Old walking boots/wellies-Waterproofs/raincoats/warm “puffa” jackets-Fleece jackets-Sleeping bags-Rolly Mats/Sleeping mats

PricewaterhouseCoopersPricewaterhouseCoopers

Welcome to 1st/7th Whitley Bay SeaScout Group

Thank you for showing an interest in 1st/7th Whitley Bay Scout Group. Although there are 10Scout Groups in Whitley Bay, we are the only sea scouts. We have grown into a friendly,active Group providing camps, activities and events as well as the regular weekly meetingswhich are held at the Scout Hall during term time. There are three Scouting sections within theGroup which cover all ages from 6 to 14 and each section has its own programme of activitiessuitable for its age group. Scouting offers challenge and adventure to 400,000 young peopleand 100,000 adults across the UK. We believe in helping our young people who come to the1st/7th fulfil their potential by working in teams, learning by doing and thinking for themselves.We give people of every background the chance to stretch themselves, learn new skills andmake life long friends.make life long friends.

Our Sections

BEAVERSChildren join Beavers whenthey are 6 years old andremain in the section until theyare 8. The Beaver motto is'Fun and Friends' and thechildren undertake a widevariety of activities includingworking for badges. Whenpossible we offer the childrenthe chance to camp with aparent to see at first handwhat happens when the olderchildren go to camp.

CUBSChildren join Cubs when theyare 8 years old and move upto Scouts when they are 10½.There are a number of awardsand proficiency badges for thechildren to achieve. The Cubsusually take part in at leastone camp a year and anumber of Section, Group andDistrict activities includingcompetitions, canoeing andparades.

SCOUTSChildren join Scouts at 10½ andleave at 14 years old. The childrenwork for a number of challengesand proficiency badges with theultimate achievement being theChief Scouts Gold Award. Thereare a number of camps throughoutthe year and the opportunity to trynumerous activities such ascanoeing, cycling, caving, archery,shooting, cooking, surfing, skiingand hiking. The Scout Group willbe going on its first internationalcamp in 2014.

Practical Things – Joining

How can my child join the Group ?

Simply send an email to our secretary, cc the Group Scout Leader. Should your child bethe right age, and subject to places, being available you will receive an form to fill in withyour contact information, giftaid details, and photo permission, and this information pack.You will be provided with a start date and should just bring your child to the hut at the starttime that week. As scouting is so popular, there are not always places in our sections. Ifthis is the case, we can either put you on our waiting list, or direct you to another group inthe area (or both ).

For the first few meetings, your child needs nothing at all to experience the magic ofScouting. Please don’t feel you have to rush into buying your child a uniform, especially ifthey are not absolutely sure that Scouting is for them. Casual clothes can be worn until theymake up their mind. They will have about 4-6 weeks to decide, during which time they willget to know their Leaders and other members of their section.

If your child is too young to join Beavers currently, we operate an interest list – if you provideyour contact details, name/dob of child, we will contact you as he/she approaches 6 yearsold, and as places become available. These are on a first come first served basis - so thereis no drawback to applying early.

Practical Things - Uniform

Uniform

The Scout Association produces the range of uniform for all age groups, and religiousfaiths. Uniform can be bought online or from the outdoor shop on Ilfracombe Gardens –ebay/school friends may be a good source of second hand uniform. Although Beaver andCub uniform is the same for all groups please be aware that you will need to buy Sea Scoutuniform (blue shirt) rather than land or air scout uniform (beige shirt).

Beavers: Turquoise crew neck sweatshirt, Navy Blue activity trousers (or alternatively weardark activity-type trousers).Cubs: Dark Green crew neck sweatshirt, Navy Blue activity trousers and/or shorts (oralternatively wear dark activity-type trousers)Scouts: We are sea scouts, so wear a pale blue shirt, Navy Blue activity trousers and/orshorts Leather Scout belt & buckle (optional).

Members first necker/woggle is provided free of charge on investiture. Badges are alsoMembers first necker/woggle is provided free of charge on investiture. Badges are alsoprovided. Further neckers can be purchased from the group (£2.50)

No other equipment is needed, although for camps, your child should have access to itemson the issued kit list – these are things like a sleeping bag/wellies/waterproof jacket etc. (wecan usually find kit to borrow if necessary – again speak to a leader). If there are any issuesaround being able to afford uniform, please speak to the Group Scout Leader, in confidence.

Investiture and Behaviour

Ceremonies are an important and traditional part of Scouting. In the Scout Section, theyinclude the Investiture, Flag Break and Flag Down, Moving On Ceremony and Inspections.They are short, simple and sincere, and follow an established pattern, so that, individualsknow what to expect and do. We will guide your child through these ceremonies, and weexpect that , in return, they are treated with respect. Similarly most sections operate a codeof conduct, often created by the young people in that section, and behaviour that spoilsscouting for others is not tolerated. We would always seek to tackle issues at the time theyarise, but would ask for your support should problems continue . Fortunately, this is veryrare.

Practical Things - Badges

Where do the badges go ?

The young people in all three sections work hard to gain new skills, and are awardedbadges , which can be sewn or glued to their uniform to recognise their achievement. Thecost of badges is covered by the group, but the effort of getting them onto their uniform isnot. Lots of parents have asked “where do the badges go ?” so we’ve included a fewpictures below to help. The Scout Association also has this information on their website,and photos are available on our facebook page.

Note our scouts wear thepale blue sea scout shirt.

Practical Things - Costs

What does it cost

Scout Groups charge subscriptions to cover cost of equipment and the resources to enableus to deliver good quality Scouting. Part of those subscriptions (subs) go towards the annualmembership fee paid to headquarters for the day-to-day running of The Scout Associationthat includes insurance for all members.

Subs of £28.00 (Beaver Scout section) per term (3 terms)£28.00 (Cub Scout section) per term (3 terms)£28.00 (Scout section) per term (3 terms)

If you have three children or more in the group , the third and subsequent children arecharged at half the above fees. We also operate a “settling in” period where your child canmake sure they want to continue before parting with subs.

Subs are collected at the start of each term, these payments can be made by cheque orSubs are collected at the start of each term, these payments can be made by cheque orcash via the Section Leader. Please make cheques payable to 1st/7th Whitley Bay ScoutGroup with child’s name and purpose of payment on the back.

Some activities and camps have an additional charge, this is based on the cost of runningthe activity and are good value – for example, a weekend patrol camp will usually cost £30-£40 per child to include accommodation, activities/equipment, and all food. Camps withexternally run activities cost a little more.

Occasionally, during troop nights we ask for a contribution towards an activity – generally wehave already subsidised this – an example is a recent surfing school, where the cost was £5instead of £25.

Financial Help

We appreciate that funds can sometimes be tight. If you need a bit of help with the cost of acamp etc or if you want to spread the payments, then please have a quiet chat with one ofthe leaders. We are as flexible as possible and would rather know in advance than bechasing you later! It is not our policy to exclude any young person from an activity becauseof cost.

Practical Things – Your information

Information form and Health forms

Along with this pack you should receive an information form which you should complete infull. This is collected so that we can contact you if your child is ill, and to send younotifications of scouting events, and to collect permission to photograph your child duringscouting activities. The form also contains a gift-aid consent form,. The Group is able torecover income tax on any donation provided a declaration has been made to cover the taxreclaim. Donations may now be of any value. The only criteria is that the individual makingthe donation has to pay income tax or capital gains tax of at least the amount to berecovered by theGroup. If you sign attached declaration, 28p in each £1 can be claimed back by the Groupfrom the ‘Tax Man’. This will be used to provide equipment and activities for the children.

An electronic copy is held by the group for scouting administration purposes only, and theadministration of gift-aid. The data will not be passed on to other parties.

The Scout Association Rules stipulate that no child is allowed to undertake any activitywithout a Health Form. This is issued for each activity and must contain current contactdetails and medication taken during the activity.

If, before any activity, you have information about your child which you fell it would be usefulfor leaders to know, please do share it with the leader running the activity. Even knowingsmall things such as a child can have nightmares at night, or is frightened of heights,means we can prepare better. The information will not be shared, and there are few issueswe cannot overcome.

CRB disclosure

Scouting continues to hold the safety and wellbeing of your child with utmost importance. Itis therefore the policy of The Scout Association that every adult in Scouting should completea ‘CRB disclosure’, every adult in Scouting means – any adult who holds a role within ourorganisation be it, parent helper, Cub Leader, Group Treasurer, or Group Chair.

Our Leaders

All of our warranted leaders (see organisation chart/contact list) are volunteers and put in a lotof effort to run their section, organise activities, run camps and attend Group planningmeetings and Scout Association training – although much of this is enjoyable, they will oftenneed help and support from parents. 1st/7th is led by a Group Scout Leader with the support ofthe Group Executive Committee. This committee consists of the Group Chairman, Secretaryand Treasurer, Section Leaders and parent representatives. The Committee is responsible forthe maintenance of the HQ, Group finance, public relations and fund raising..

Beaver Leader

Paddy Drought

ABL

Sarah Sutton

ABL

TBC

Section AssistantMichael

Occasional Helpers& YoungLeaders

Our Team

Shelley Peterson

Group ScoutLeader

Cub Leader

Bill Marshall

MichaelHenderson

Section Assistant

GeorgeWhiteman

Scout LeaderJamie Watt

ASL

Sue Duerdin

Section Assistant

Vicky Farrer

Section AssistantJason Nash

ASL ShelleyPeterson

Executive Committee

Chairman – Kevin Peterson

Treasurer - Vacant Group Secretary – TBC

Occasional Helpers& YoungLeaders

Occasional Helpers& YoungLeaders

When and where

Our address and how to find us

Rockcliffe Hall, Rockcliffe Street, Whitley Bay, NE26 2NW

Troop nights

Beavers meet on a Tuesday from 6.30-7.30pm

Cubs meet on a Monday from 6.30-7.45pm

Scouts meet on a Monday from 7.45pm-9.15pm

Meet at the hut unless arrangements for a different meeting place have been made. Pleaselet us know if you are happy for your child to walk home alone. You do not have to let usknow if your child cannot attend a session, although for specific activities, it would be great ifyou could send a text or email.

Charity Registration No 106 1305

Getting in touch

Getting in touch

Please use the following details to get in touch with us.

Beavers – Paddy Drought - 0780 892 2329 - drought.patrick@googlemail.com

Cubs – Bill Marshall - – 07778 349547 - w.marshall@hotmail.co.uk

Scouts – Jamie Watt – 0792 344786– northeastwatties@virginmedia.com

Group/Scouts – Shelley Peterson – 07711 109974 – shelley.peterson@uk.pwc.com

For overall group enquiries, membership queries , etc. please contact Shelley.

We have a new facebook page which contains details of all events (click events) andphotos/videos of camps/activities. This is a closed group and is only available toparents of members. Search for firstseventh whitley bay and add as friend to join.

How you can help

Getting involved

Scouting depends on it’s adult volunteers and we warmly welcome your involvement.Parents often find scouting rewarding and fun, and no prior experience is needed. Weoperate an occasional helper rota, this means that one week in three you will help run thetroop session. You are also welcome to help with activities and camps, and for those thatdo go on camp to help, there is no charge, and younger children can often beaccommodated. We are a friendly and sociable group that is grateful for any help it gets –many parents move through the sections with their children, and enjoy camps and socialactivities. In accordance with Scout Association rules, parents are required to go throughthe CRB process.

Should you wish to become a warranted leader, the scout association offers Nationallyrecognised training, typical qualifications can include First Aid, and qualifications in activities,such as climbing, water sports, sailing, archery and even chainsaw use. You can alsoachieve tutoring qualifications in any/all of our activities.achieve tutoring qualifications in any/all of our activities.

If you would like to volunteer, please contact Shelley Peterson (GSL).

Stuff we always need

We can always use spare kit, sometimes, on camp, it gets wet and muddy, sometimes it isforgotten. We are tremendously grateful if you’d like to send any of the following to the hutfor re-use – don’t worry about it being old/worn – it is warm and dry!.

- Uniform for any section-Old walking boots/wellies-Waterproofs/raincoats/warm “puffa” jackets-Fleece jackets-Sleeping bags-Rolly Mats/Sleeping mats

PricewaterhouseCoopersPricewaterhouseCoopers

Welcome to 1st/7th Whitley Bay SeaScout Group

Thank you for showing an interest in 1st/7th Whitley Bay Scout Group. Although there are 10Scout Groups in Whitley Bay, we are the only sea scouts. We have grown into a friendly,active Group providing camps, activities and events as well as the regular weekly meetingswhich are held at the Scout Hall during term time. There are three Scouting sections within theGroup which cover all ages from 6 to 14 and each section has its own programme of activitiessuitable for its age group. Scouting offers challenge and adventure to 400,000 young peopleand 100,000 adults across the UK. We believe in helping our young people who come to the1st/7th fulfil their potential by working in teams, learning by doing and thinking for themselves.We give people of every background the chance to stretch themselves, learn new skills andmake life long friends.make life long friends.

Our Sections

BEAVERSChildren join Beavers whenthey are 6 years old andremain in the section until theyare 8. The Beaver motto is'Fun and Friends' and thechildren undertake a widevariety of activities includingworking for badges. Whenpossible we offer the childrenthe chance to camp with aparent to see at first handwhat happens when the olderchildren go to camp.

CUBSChildren join Cubs when theyare 8 years old and move upto Scouts when they are 10½.There are a number of awardsand proficiency badges for thechildren to achieve. The Cubsusually take part in at leastone camp a year and anumber of Section, Group andDistrict activities includingcompetitions, canoeing andparades.

SCOUTSChildren join Scouts at 10½ andleave at 14 years old. The childrenwork for a number of challengesand proficiency badges with theultimate achievement being theChief Scouts Gold Award. Thereare a number of camps throughoutthe year and the opportunity to trynumerous activities such ascanoeing, cycling, caving, archery,shooting, cooking, surfing, skiingand hiking. The Scout Group willbe going on its first internationalcamp in 2014.

Practical Things – Joining

How can my child join the Group ?

Simply send an email to our secretary, cc the Group Scout Leader. Should your child bethe right age, and subject to places, being available you will receive an form to fill in withyour contact information, giftaid details, and photo permission, and this information pack.You will be provided with a start date and should just bring your child to the hut at the starttime that week. As scouting is so popular, there are not always places in our sections. Ifthis is the case, we can either put you on our waiting list, or direct you to another group inthe area (or both ).

For the first few meetings, your child needs nothing at all to experience the magic ofScouting. Please don’t feel you have to rush into buying your child a uniform, especially ifthey are not absolutely sure that Scouting is for them. Casual clothes can be worn until theymake up their mind. They will have about 4-6 weeks to decide, during which time they willget to know their Leaders and other members of their section.

If your child is too young to join Beavers currently, we operate an interest list – if you provideyour contact details, name/dob of child, we will contact you as he/she approaches 6 yearsold, and as places become available. These are on a first come first served basis - so thereis no drawback to applying early.

Practical Things - Uniform

Uniform

The Scout Association produces the range of uniform for all age groups, and religiousfaiths. Uniform can be bought online or from the outdoor shop on Ilfracombe Gardens –ebay/school friends may be a good source of second hand uniform. Although Beaver andCub uniform is the same for all groups please be aware that you will need to buy Sea Scoutuniform (blue shirt) rather than land or air scout uniform (beige shirt).

Beavers: Turquoise crew neck sweatshirt, Navy Blue activity trousers (or alternatively weardark activity-type trousers).Cubs: Dark Green crew neck sweatshirt, Navy Blue activity trousers and/or shorts (oralternatively wear dark activity-type trousers)Scouts: We are sea scouts, so wear a pale blue shirt, Navy Blue activity trousers and/orshorts Leather Scout belt & buckle (optional).

Members first necker/woggle is provided free of charge on investiture. Badges are alsoMembers first necker/woggle is provided free of charge on investiture. Badges are alsoprovided. Further neckers can be purchased from the group (£2.50)

No other equipment is needed, although for camps, your child should have access to itemson the issued kit list – these are things like a sleeping bag/wellies/waterproof jacket etc. (wecan usually find kit to borrow if necessary – again speak to a leader). If there are any issuesaround being able to afford uniform, please speak to the Group Scout Leader, in confidence.

Investiture and Behaviour

Ceremonies are an important and traditional part of Scouting. In the Scout Section, theyinclude the Investiture, Flag Break and Flag Down, Moving On Ceremony and Inspections.They are short, simple and sincere, and follow an established pattern, so that, individualsknow what to expect and do. We will guide your child through these ceremonies, and weexpect that , in return, they are treated with respect. Similarly most sections operate a codeof conduct, often created by the young people in that section, and behaviour that spoilsscouting for others is not tolerated. We would always seek to tackle issues at the time theyarise, but would ask for your support should problems continue . Fortunately, this is veryrare.

Practical Things - Badges

Where do the badges go ?

The young people in all three sections work hard to gain new skills, and are awardedbadges , which can be sewn or glued to their uniform to recognise their achievement. Thecost of badges is covered by the group, but the effort of getting them onto their uniform isnot. Lots of parents have asked “where do the badges go ?” so we’ve included a fewpictures below to help. The Scout Association also has this information on their website,and photos are available on our facebook page.

Note our scouts wear thepale blue sea scout shirt.

Practical Things - Costs

What does it cost

Scout Groups charge subscriptions to cover cost of equipment and the resources to enableus to deliver good quality Scouting. Part of those subscriptions (subs) go towards the annualmembership fee paid to headquarters for the day-to-day running of The Scout Associationthat includes insurance for all members.

Subs of £28.00 (Beaver Scout section) per term (3 terms)£28.00 (Cub Scout section) per term (3 terms)£28.00 (Scout section) per term (3 terms)

If you have three children or more in the group , the third and subsequent children arecharged at half the above fees. We also operate a “settling in” period where your child canmake sure they want to continue before parting with subs.

Subs are collected at the start of each term, these payments can be made by cheque orSubs are collected at the start of each term, these payments can be made by cheque orcash via the Section Leader. Please make cheques payable to 1st/7th Whitley Bay ScoutGroup with child’s name and purpose of payment on the back.

Some activities and camps have an additional charge, this is based on the cost of runningthe activity and are good value – for example, a weekend patrol camp will usually cost £30-£40 per child to include accommodation, activities/equipment, and all food. Camps withexternally run activities cost a little more.

Occasionally, during troop nights we ask for a contribution towards an activity – generally wehave already subsidised this – an example is a recent surfing school, where the cost was £5instead of £25.

Financial Help

We appreciate that funds can sometimes be tight. If you need a bit of help with the cost of acamp etc or if you want to spread the payments, then please have a quiet chat with one ofthe leaders. We are as flexible as possible and would rather know in advance than bechasing you later! It is not our policy to exclude any young person from an activity becauseof cost.

Practical Things – Your information

Information form and Health forms

Along with this pack you should receive an information form which you should complete infull. This is collected so that we can contact you if your child is ill, and to send younotifications of scouting events, and to collect permission to photograph your child duringscouting activities. The form also contains a gift-aid consent form,. The Group is able torecover income tax on any donation provided a declaration has been made to cover the taxreclaim. Donations may now be of any value. The only criteria is that the individual makingthe donation has to pay income tax or capital gains tax of at least the amount to berecovered by theGroup. If you sign attached declaration, 28p in each £1 can be claimed back by the Groupfrom the ‘Tax Man’. This will be used to provide equipment and activities for the children.

An electronic copy is held by the group for scouting administration purposes only, and theadministration of gift-aid. The data will not be passed on to other parties.

The Scout Association Rules stipulate that no child is allowed to undertake any activitywithout a Health Form. This is issued for each activity and must contain current contactdetails and medication taken during the activity.

If, before any activity, you have information about your child which you fell it would be usefulfor leaders to know, please do share it with the leader running the activity. Even knowingsmall things such as a child can have nightmares at night, or is frightened of heights,means we can prepare better. The information will not be shared, and there are few issueswe cannot overcome.

CRB disclosure

Scouting continues to hold the safety and wellbeing of your child with utmost importance. Itis therefore the policy of The Scout Association that every adult in Scouting should completea ‘CRB disclosure’, every adult in Scouting means – any adult who holds a role within ourorganisation be it, parent helper, Cub Leader, Group Treasurer, or Group Chair.

Our Leaders

All of our warranted leaders (see organisation chart/contact list) are volunteers and put in a lotof effort to run their section, organise activities, run camps and attend Group planningmeetings and Scout Association training – although much of this is enjoyable, they will oftenneed help and support from parents. 1st/7th is led by a Group Scout Leader with the support ofthe Group Executive Committee. This committee consists of the Group Chairman, Secretaryand Treasurer, Section Leaders and parent representatives. The Committee is responsible forthe maintenance of the HQ, Group finance, public relations and fund raising..

Beaver Leader

Paddy Drought

ABL

Sarah Sutton

ABL

TBC

Section AssistantMichael

Occasional Helpers& YoungLeaders

Our Team

Shelley Peterson

Group ScoutLeader

Cub Leader

Bill Marshall

MichaelHenderson

Section Assistant

GeorgeWhiteman

Scout LeaderJamie Watt

ASL

Sue Duerdin

Section Assistant

Vicky Farrer

Section AssistantJason Nash

ASL ShelleyPeterson

Executive Committee

Chairman – Kevin Peterson

Treasurer - Vacant Group Secretary – TBC

Occasional Helpers& YoungLeaders

Occasional Helpers& YoungLeaders

When and where

Our address and how to find us

Rockcliffe Hall, Rockcliffe Street, Whitley Bay, NE26 2NW

Troop nights

Beavers meet on a Tuesday from 6.30-7.30pm

Cubs meet on a Monday from 6.30-7.45pm

Scouts meet on a Monday from 7.45pm-9.15pm

Meet at the hut unless arrangements for a different meeting place have been made. Pleaselet us know if you are happy for your child to walk home alone. You do not have to let usknow if your child cannot attend a session, although for specific activities, it would be great ifyou could send a text or email.

Charity Registration No 106 1305

Getting in touch

Getting in touch

Please use the following details to get in touch with us.

Beavers – Paddy Drought - 0780 892 2329 - drought.patrick@googlemail.com

Cubs – Bill Marshall - – 07778 349547 - w.marshall@hotmail.co.uk

Scouts – Jamie Watt – 0792 344786– northeastwatties@virginmedia.com

Group/Scouts – Shelley Peterson – 07711 109974 – shelley.peterson@uk.pwc.com

For overall group enquiries, membership queries , etc. please contact Shelley.

We have a new facebook page which contains details of all events (click events) andphotos/videos of camps/activities. This is a closed group and is only available toparents of members. Search for firstseventh whitley bay and add as friend to join.

How you can help

Getting involved

Scouting depends on it’s adult volunteers and we warmly welcome your involvement.Parents often find scouting rewarding and fun, and no prior experience is needed. Weoperate an occasional helper rota, this means that one week in three you will help run thetroop session. You are also welcome to help with activities and camps, and for those thatdo go on camp to help, there is no charge, and younger children can often beaccommodated. We are a friendly and sociable group that is grateful for any help it gets –many parents move through the sections with their children, and enjoy camps and socialactivities. In accordance with Scout Association rules, parents are required to go throughthe CRB process.

Should you wish to become a warranted leader, the scout association offers Nationallyrecognised training, typical qualifications can include First Aid, and qualifications in activities,such as climbing, water sports, sailing, archery and even chainsaw use. You can alsoachieve tutoring qualifications in any/all of our activities.achieve tutoring qualifications in any/all of our activities.

If you would like to volunteer, please contact Shelley Peterson (GSL).

Stuff we always need

We can always use spare kit, sometimes, on camp, it gets wet and muddy, sometimes it isforgotten. We are tremendously grateful if you’d like to send any of the following to the hutfor re-use – don’t worry about it being old/worn – it is warm and dry!.

- Uniform for any section-Old walking boots/wellies-Waterproofs/raincoats/warm “puffa” jackets-Fleece jackets-Sleeping bags-Rolly Mats/Sleeping mats

PricewaterhouseCoopersPricewaterhouseCoopers

Welcome to 1st/7th Whitley Bay SeaScout Group

Thank you for showing an interest in 1st/7th Whitley Bay Scout Group. Although there are 10Scout Groups in Whitley Bay, we are the only sea scouts. We have grown into a friendly,active Group providing camps, activities and events as well as the regular weekly meetingswhich are held at the Scout Hall during term time. There are three Scouting sections within theGroup which cover all ages from 6 to 14 and each section has its own programme of activitiessuitable for its age group. Scouting offers challenge and adventure to 400,000 young peopleand 100,000 adults across the UK. We believe in helping our young people who come to the1st/7th fulfil their potential by working in teams, learning by doing and thinking for themselves.We give people of every background the chance to stretch themselves, learn new skills andmake life long friends.make life long friends.

Our Sections

BEAVERSChildren join Beavers whenthey are 6 years old andremain in the section until theyare 8. The Beaver motto is'Fun and Friends' and thechildren undertake a widevariety of activities includingworking for badges. Whenpossible we offer the childrenthe chance to camp with aparent to see at first handwhat happens when the olderchildren go to camp.

CUBSChildren join Cubs when theyare 8 years old and move upto Scouts when they are 10½.There are a number of awardsand proficiency badges for thechildren to achieve. The Cubsusually take part in at leastone camp a year and anumber of Section, Group andDistrict activities includingcompetitions, canoeing andparades.

SCOUTSChildren join Scouts at 10½ andleave at 14 years old. The childrenwork for a number of challengesand proficiency badges with theultimate achievement being theChief Scouts Gold Award. Thereare a number of camps throughoutthe year and the opportunity to trynumerous activities such ascanoeing, cycling, caving, archery,shooting, cooking, surfing, skiingand hiking. The Scout Group willbe going on its first internationalcamp in 2014.

Practical Things – Joining

How can my child join the Group ?

Simply send an email to our secretary, cc the Group Scout Leader. Should your child bethe right age, and subject to places, being available you will receive an form to fill in withyour contact information, giftaid details, and photo permission, and this information pack.You will be provided with a start date and should just bring your child to the hut at the starttime that week. As scouting is so popular, there are not always places in our sections. Ifthis is the case, we can either put you on our waiting list, or direct you to another group inthe area (or both ).

For the first few meetings, your child needs nothing at all to experience the magic ofScouting. Please don’t feel you have to rush into buying your child a uniform, especially ifthey are not absolutely sure that Scouting is for them. Casual clothes can be worn until theymake up their mind. They will have about 4-6 weeks to decide, during which time they willget to know their Leaders and other members of their section.

If your child is too young to join Beavers currently, we operate an interest list – if you provideyour contact details, name/dob of child, we will contact you as he/she approaches 6 yearsold, and as places become available. These are on a first come first served basis - so thereis no drawback to applying early.

Practical Things - Uniform

Uniform

The Scout Association produces the range of uniform for all age groups, and religiousfaiths. Uniform can be bought online or from the outdoor shop on Ilfracombe Gardens –ebay/school friends may be a good source of second hand uniform. Although Beaver andCub uniform is the same for all groups please be aware that you will need to buy Sea Scoutuniform (blue shirt) rather than land or air scout uniform (beige shirt).

Beavers: Turquoise crew neck sweatshirt, Navy Blue activity trousers (or alternatively weardark activity-type trousers).Cubs: Dark Green crew neck sweatshirt, Navy Blue activity trousers and/or shorts (oralternatively wear dark activity-type trousers)Scouts: We are sea scouts, so wear a pale blue shirt, Navy Blue activity trousers and/orshorts Leather Scout belt & buckle (optional).

Members first necker/woggle is provided free of charge on investiture. Badges are alsoMembers first necker/woggle is provided free of charge on investiture. Badges are alsoprovided. Further neckers can be purchased from the group (£2.50)

No other equipment is needed, although for camps, your child should have access to itemson the issued kit list – these are things like a sleeping bag/wellies/waterproof jacket etc. (wecan usually find kit to borrow if necessary – again speak to a leader). If there are any issuesaround being able to afford uniform, please speak to the Group Scout Leader, in confidence.

Investiture and Behaviour

Ceremonies are an important and traditional part of Scouting. In the Scout Section, theyinclude the Investiture, Flag Break and Flag Down, Moving On Ceremony and Inspections.They are short, simple and sincere, and follow an established pattern, so that, individualsknow what to expect and do. We will guide your child through these ceremonies, and weexpect that , in return, they are treated with respect. Similarly most sections operate a codeof conduct, often created by the young people in that section, and behaviour that spoilsscouting for others is not tolerated. We would always seek to tackle issues at the time theyarise, but would ask for your support should problems continue . Fortunately, this is veryrare.

Practical Things - Badges

Where do the badges go ?

The young people in all three sections work hard to gain new skills, and are awardedbadges , which can be sewn or glued to their uniform to recognise their achievement. Thecost of badges is covered by the group, but the effort of getting them onto their uniform isnot. Lots of parents have asked “where do the badges go ?” so we’ve included a fewpictures below to help. The Scout Association also has this information on their website,and photos are available on our facebook page.

Note our scouts wear thepale blue sea scout shirt.

Practical Things - Costs

What does it cost

Scout Groups charge subscriptions to cover cost of equipment and the resources to enableus to deliver good quality Scouting. Part of those subscriptions (subs) go towards the annualmembership fee paid to headquarters for the day-to-day running of The Scout Associationthat includes insurance for all members.

Subs of £28.00 (Beaver Scout section) per term (3 terms)£28.00 (Cub Scout section) per term (3 terms)£28.00 (Scout section) per term (3 terms)

If you have three children or more in the group , the third and subsequent children arecharged at half the above fees. We also operate a “settling in” period where your child canmake sure they want to continue before parting with subs.

Subs are collected at the start of each term, these payments can be made by cheque orSubs are collected at the start of each term, these payments can be made by cheque orcash via the Section Leader. Please make cheques payable to 1st/7th Whitley Bay ScoutGroup with child’s name and purpose of payment on the back.

Some activities and camps have an additional charge, this is based on the cost of runningthe activity and are good value – for example, a weekend patrol camp will usually cost £30-£40 per child to include accommodation, activities/equipment, and all food. Camps withexternally run activities cost a little more.

Occasionally, during troop nights we ask for a contribution towards an activity – generally wehave already subsidised this – an example is a recent surfing school, where the cost was £5instead of £25.

Financial Help

We appreciate that funds can sometimes be tight. If you need a bit of help with the cost of acamp etc or if you want to spread the payments, then please have a quiet chat with one ofthe leaders. We are as flexible as possible and would rather know in advance than bechasing you later! It is not our policy to exclude any young person from an activity becauseof cost.

Practical Things – Your information

Information form and Health forms

Along with this pack you should receive an information form which you should complete infull. This is collected so that we can contact you if your child is ill, and to send younotifications of scouting events, and to collect permission to photograph your child duringscouting activities. The form also contains a gift-aid consent form,. The Group is able torecover income tax on any donation provided a declaration has been made to cover the taxreclaim. Donations may now be of any value. The only criteria is that the individual makingthe donation has to pay income tax or capital gains tax of at least the amount to berecovered by theGroup. If you sign attached declaration, 28p in each £1 can be claimed back by the Groupfrom the ‘Tax Man’. This will be used to provide equipment and activities for the children.

An electronic copy is held by the group for scouting administration purposes only, and theadministration of gift-aid. The data will not be passed on to other parties.

The Scout Association Rules stipulate that no child is allowed to undertake any activitywithout a Health Form. This is issued for each activity and must contain current contactdetails and medication taken during the activity.

If, before any activity, you have information about your child which you fell it would be usefulfor leaders to know, please do share it with the leader running the activity. Even knowingsmall things such as a child can have nightmares at night, or is frightened of heights,means we can prepare better. The information will not be shared, and there are few issueswe cannot overcome.

CRB disclosure

Scouting continues to hold the safety and wellbeing of your child with utmost importance. Itis therefore the policy of The Scout Association that every adult in Scouting should completea ‘CRB disclosure’, every adult in Scouting means – any adult who holds a role within ourorganisation be it, parent helper, Cub Leader, Group Treasurer, or Group Chair.

Our Leaders

All of our warranted leaders (see organisation chart/contact list) are volunteers and put in a lotof effort to run their section, organise activities, run camps and attend Group planningmeetings and Scout Association training – although much of this is enjoyable, they will oftenneed help and support from parents. 1st/7th is led by a Group Scout Leader with the support ofthe Group Executive Committee. This committee consists of the Group Chairman, Secretaryand Treasurer, Section Leaders and parent representatives. The Committee is responsible forthe maintenance of the HQ, Group finance, public relations and fund raising..

Beaver Leader

Paddy Drought

ABL

Sarah Sutton

ABL

TBC

Section AssistantMichael

Occasional Helpers& YoungLeaders

Our Team

Shelley Peterson

Group ScoutLeader

Cub Leader

Bill Marshall

MichaelHenderson

Section Assistant

GeorgeWhiteman

Scout LeaderJamie Watt

ASL

Sue Duerdin

Section Assistant

Vicky Farrer

Section AssistantJason Nash

ASL ShelleyPeterson

Executive Committee

Chairman – Kevin Peterson

Treasurer - Vacant Group Secretary – TBC

Occasional Helpers& YoungLeaders

Occasional Helpers& YoungLeaders

When and where

Our address and how to find us

Rockcliffe Hall, Rockcliffe Street, Whitley Bay, NE26 2NW

Troop nights

Beavers meet on a Tuesday from 6.30-7.30pm

Cubs meet on a Monday from 6.30-7.45pm

Scouts meet on a Monday from 7.45pm-9.15pm

Meet at the hut unless arrangements for a different meeting place have been made. Pleaselet us know if you are happy for your child to walk home alone. You do not have to let usknow if your child cannot attend a session, although for specific activities, it would be great ifyou could send a text or email.

Charity Registration No 106 1305

Getting in touch

Getting in touch

Please use the following details to get in touch with us.

Beavers – Paddy Drought - 0780 892 2329 - drought.patrick@googlemail.com

Cubs – Bill Marshall - – 07778 349547 - w.marshall@hotmail.co.uk

Scouts – Jamie Watt – 0792 344786– northeastwatties@virginmedia.com

Group/Scouts – Shelley Peterson – 07711 109974 – shelley.peterson@uk.pwc.com

For overall group enquiries, membership queries , etc. please contact Shelley.

We have a new facebook page which contains details of all events (click events) andphotos/videos of camps/activities. This is a closed group and is only available toparents of members. Search for firstseventh whitley bay and add as friend to join.

How you can help

Getting involved

Scouting depends on it’s adult volunteers and we warmly welcome your involvement.Parents often find scouting rewarding and fun, and no prior experience is needed. Weoperate an occasional helper rota, this means that one week in three you will help run thetroop session. You are also welcome to help with activities and camps, and for those thatdo go on camp to help, there is no charge, and younger children can often beaccommodated. We are a friendly and sociable group that is grateful for any help it gets –many parents move through the sections with their children, and enjoy camps and socialactivities. In accordance with Scout Association rules, parents are required to go throughthe CRB process.

Should you wish to become a warranted leader, the scout association offers Nationallyrecognised training, typical qualifications can include First Aid, and qualifications in activities,such as climbing, water sports, sailing, archery and even chainsaw use. You can alsoachieve tutoring qualifications in any/all of our activities.achieve tutoring qualifications in any/all of our activities.

If you would like to volunteer, please contact Shelley Peterson (GSL).

Stuff we always need

We can always use spare kit, sometimes, on camp, it gets wet and muddy, sometimes it isforgotten. We are tremendously grateful if you’d like to send any of the following to the hutfor re-use – don’t worry about it being old/worn – it is warm and dry!.

- Uniform for any section-Old walking boots/wellies-Waterproofs/raincoats/warm “puffa” jackets-Fleece jackets-Sleeping bags-Rolly Mats/Sleeping mats

PricewaterhouseCoopersPricewaterhouseCoopers

Welcome to 1st/7th Whitley Bay SeaScout Group

Thank you for showing an interest in 1st/7th Whitley Bay Scout Group. Although there are 10Scout Groups in Whitley Bay, we are the only sea scouts. We have grown into a friendly,active Group providing camps, activities and events as well as the regular weekly meetingswhich are held at the Scout Hall during term time. There are three Scouting sections within theGroup which cover all ages from 6 to 14 and each section has its own programme of activitiessuitable for its age group. Scouting offers challenge and adventure to 400,000 young peopleand 100,000 adults across the UK. We believe in helping our young people who come to the1st/7th fulfil their potential by working in teams, learning by doing and thinking for themselves.We give people of every background the chance to stretch themselves, learn new skills andmake life long friends.make life long friends.

Our Sections

BEAVERSChildren join Beavers whenthey are 6 years old andremain in the section until theyare 8. The Beaver motto is'Fun and Friends' and thechildren undertake a widevariety of activities includingworking for badges. Whenpossible we offer the childrenthe chance to camp with aparent to see at first handwhat happens when the olderchildren go to camp.

CUBSChildren join Cubs when theyare 8 years old and move upto Scouts when they are 10½.There are a number of awardsand proficiency badges for thechildren to achieve. The Cubsusually take part in at leastone camp a year and anumber of Section, Group andDistrict activities includingcompetitions, canoeing andparades.

SCOUTSChildren join Scouts at 10½ andleave at 14 years old. The childrenwork for a number of challengesand proficiency badges with theultimate achievement being theChief Scouts Gold Award. Thereare a number of camps throughoutthe year and the opportunity to trynumerous activities such ascanoeing, cycling, caving, archery,shooting, cooking, surfing, skiingand hiking. The Scout Group willbe going on its first internationalcamp in 2014.

Practical Things – Joining

How can my child join the Group ?

Simply send an email to our secretary, cc the Group Scout Leader. Should your child bethe right age, and subject to places, being available you will receive an form to fill in withyour contact information, giftaid details, and photo permission, and this information pack.You will be provided with a start date and should just bring your child to the hut at the starttime that week. As scouting is so popular, there are not always places in our sections. Ifthis is the case, we can either put you on our waiting list, or direct you to another group inthe area (or both ).

For the first few meetings, your child needs nothing at all to experience the magic ofScouting. Please don’t feel you have to rush into buying your child a uniform, especially ifthey are not absolutely sure that Scouting is for them. Casual clothes can be worn until theymake up their mind. They will have about 4-6 weeks to decide, during which time they willget to know their Leaders and other members of their section.

If your child is too young to join Beavers currently, we operate an interest list – if you provideyour contact details, name/dob of child, we will contact you as he/she approaches 6 yearsold, and as places become available. These are on a first come first served basis - so thereis no drawback to applying early.

Practical Things - Uniform

Uniform

The Scout Association produces the range of uniform for all age groups, and religiousfaiths. Uniform can be bought online or from the outdoor shop on Ilfracombe Gardens –ebay/school friends may be a good source of second hand uniform. Although Beaver andCub uniform is the same for all groups please be aware that you will need to buy Sea Scoutuniform (blue shirt) rather than land or air scout uniform (beige shirt).

Beavers: Turquoise crew neck sweatshirt, Navy Blue activity trousers (or alternatively weardark activity-type trousers).Cubs: Dark Green crew neck sweatshirt, Navy Blue activity trousers and/or shorts (oralternatively wear dark activity-type trousers)Scouts: We are sea scouts, so wear a pale blue shirt, Navy Blue activity trousers and/orshorts Leather Scout belt & buckle (optional).

Members first necker/woggle is provided free of charge on investiture. Badges are alsoMembers first necker/woggle is provided free of charge on investiture. Badges are alsoprovided. Further neckers can be purchased from the group (£2.50)

No other equipment is needed, although for camps, your child should have access to itemson the issued kit list – these are things like a sleeping bag/wellies/waterproof jacket etc. (wecan usually find kit to borrow if necessary – again speak to a leader). If there are any issuesaround being able to afford uniform, please speak to the Group Scout Leader, in confidence.

Investiture and Behaviour

Ceremonies are an important and traditional part of Scouting. In the Scout Section, theyinclude the Investiture, Flag Break and Flag Down, Moving On Ceremony and Inspections.They are short, simple and sincere, and follow an established pattern, so that, individualsknow what to expect and do. We will guide your child through these ceremonies, and weexpect that , in return, they are treated with respect. Similarly most sections operate a codeof conduct, often created by the young people in that section, and behaviour that spoilsscouting for others is not tolerated. We would always seek to tackle issues at the time theyarise, but would ask for your support should problems continue . Fortunately, this is veryrare.

Practical Things - Badges

Where do the badges go ?

The young people in all three sections work hard to gain new skills, and are awardedbadges , which can be sewn or glued to their uniform to recognise their achievement. Thecost of badges is covered by the group, but the effort of getting them onto their uniform isnot. Lots of parents have asked “where do the badges go ?” so we’ve included a fewpictures below to help. The Scout Association also has this information on their website,and photos are available on our facebook page.

Note our scouts wear thepale blue sea scout shirt.

Practical Things - Costs

What does it cost

Scout Groups charge subscriptions to cover cost of equipment and the resources to enableus to deliver good quality Scouting. Part of those subscriptions (subs) go towards the annualmembership fee paid to headquarters for the day-to-day running of The Scout Associationthat includes insurance for all members.

Subs of £28.00 (Beaver Scout section) per term (3 terms)£28.00 (Cub Scout section) per term (3 terms)£28.00 (Scout section) per term (3 terms)

If you have three children or more in the group , the third and subsequent children arecharged at half the above fees. We also operate a “settling in” period where your child canmake sure they want to continue before parting with subs.

Subs are collected at the start of each term, these payments can be made by cheque orSubs are collected at the start of each term, these payments can be made by cheque orcash via the Section Leader. Please make cheques payable to 1st/7th Whitley Bay ScoutGroup with child’s name and purpose of payment on the back.

Some activities and camps have an additional charge, this is based on the cost of runningthe activity and are good value – for example, a weekend patrol camp will usually cost £30-£40 per child to include accommodation, activities/equipment, and all food. Camps withexternally run activities cost a little more.

Occasionally, during troop nights we ask for a contribution towards an activity – generally wehave already subsidised this – an example is a recent surfing school, where the cost was £5instead of £25.

Financial Help

We appreciate that funds can sometimes be tight. If you need a bit of help with the cost of acamp etc or if you want to spread the payments, then please have a quiet chat with one ofthe leaders. We are as flexible as possible and would rather know in advance than bechasing you later! It is not our policy to exclude any young person from an activity becauseof cost.

Practical Things – Your information

Information form and Health forms

Along with this pack you should receive an information form which you should complete infull. This is collected so that we can contact you if your child is ill, and to send younotifications of scouting events, and to collect permission to photograph your child duringscouting activities. The form also contains a gift-aid consent form,. The Group is able torecover income tax on any donation provided a declaration has been made to cover the taxreclaim. Donations may now be of any value. The only criteria is that the individual makingthe donation has to pay income tax or capital gains tax of at least the amount to berecovered by theGroup. If you sign attached declaration, 28p in each £1 can be claimed back by the Groupfrom the ‘Tax Man’. This will be used to provide equipment and activities for the children.

An electronic copy is held by the group for scouting administration purposes only, and theadministration of gift-aid. The data will not be passed on to other parties.

The Scout Association Rules stipulate that no child is allowed to undertake any activitywithout a Health Form. This is issued for each activity and must contain current contactdetails and medication taken during the activity.

If, before any activity, you have information about your child which you fell it would be usefulfor leaders to know, please do share it with the leader running the activity. Even knowingsmall things such as a child can have nightmares at night, or is frightened of heights,means we can prepare better. The information will not be shared, and there are few issueswe cannot overcome.

CRB disclosure

Scouting continues to hold the safety and wellbeing of your child with utmost importance. Itis therefore the policy of The Scout Association that every adult in Scouting should completea ‘CRB disclosure’, every adult in Scouting means – any adult who holds a role within ourorganisation be it, parent helper, Cub Leader, Group Treasurer, or Group Chair.

Our Leaders

All of our warranted leaders (see organisation chart/contact list) are volunteers and put in a lotof effort to run their section, organise activities, run camps and attend Group planningmeetings and Scout Association training – although much of this is enjoyable, they will oftenneed help and support from parents. 1st/7th is led by a Group Scout Leader with the support ofthe Group Executive Committee. This committee consists of the Group Chairman, Secretaryand Treasurer, Section Leaders and parent representatives. The Committee is responsible forthe maintenance of the HQ, Group finance, public relations and fund raising..

Beaver Leader

Paddy Drought

ABL

Sarah Sutton

ABL

TBC

Section AssistantMichael

Occasional Helpers& YoungLeaders

Our Team

Shelley Peterson

Group ScoutLeader

Cub Leader

Bill Marshall

MichaelHenderson

Section Assistant

GeorgeWhiteman

Scout LeaderJamie Watt

ASL

Sue Duerdin

Section Assistant

Vicky Farrer

Section AssistantJason Nash

ASL ShelleyPeterson

Executive Committee

Chairman – Kevin Peterson

Treasurer - Vacant Group Secretary – TBC

Occasional Helpers& YoungLeaders

Occasional Helpers& YoungLeaders

When and where

Our address and how to find us

Rockcliffe Hall, Rockcliffe Street, Whitley Bay, NE26 2NW

Troop nights

Beavers meet on a Tuesday from 6.30-7.30pm

Cubs meet on a Monday from 6.30-7.45pm

Scouts meet on a Monday from 7.45pm-9.15pm

Meet at the hut unless arrangements for a different meeting place have been made. Pleaselet us know if you are happy for your child to walk home alone. You do not have to let usknow if your child cannot attend a session, although for specific activities, it would be great ifyou could send a text or email.

Charity Registration No 106 1305

Getting in touch

Getting in touch

Please use the following details to get in touch with us.

Beavers – Paddy Drought - 0780 892 2329 - drought.patrick@googlemail.com

Cubs – Bill Marshall - – 07778 349547 - w.marshall@hotmail.co.uk

Scouts – Jamie Watt – 0792 344786– northeastwatties@virginmedia.com

Group/Scouts – Shelley Peterson – 07711 109974 – shelley.peterson@uk.pwc.com

For overall group enquiries, membership queries , etc. please contact Shelley.

We have a new facebook page which contains details of all events (click events) andphotos/videos of camps/activities. This is a closed group and is only available toparents of members. Search for firstseventh whitley bay and add as friend to join.

How you can help

Getting involved

Scouting depends on it’s adult volunteers and we warmly welcome your involvement.Parents often find scouting rewarding and fun, and no prior experience is needed. Weoperate an occasional helper rota, this means that one week in three you will help run thetroop session. You are also welcome to help with activities and camps, and for those thatdo go on camp to help, there is no charge, and younger children can often beaccommodated. We are a friendly and sociable group that is grateful for any help it gets –many parents move through the sections with their children, and enjoy camps and socialactivities. In accordance with Scout Association rules, parents are required to go throughthe CRB process.

Should you wish to become a warranted leader, the scout association offers Nationallyrecognised training, typical qualifications can include First Aid, and qualifications in activities,such as climbing, water sports, sailing, archery and even chainsaw use. You can alsoachieve tutoring qualifications in any/all of our activities.achieve tutoring qualifications in any/all of our activities.

If you would like to volunteer, please contact Shelley Peterson (GSL).

Stuff we always need

We can always use spare kit, sometimes, on camp, it gets wet and muddy, sometimes it isforgotten. We are tremendously grateful if you’d like to send any of the following to the hutfor re-use – don’t worry about it being old/worn – it is warm and dry!.

- Uniform for any section-Old walking boots/wellies-Waterproofs/raincoats/warm “puffa” jackets-Fleece jackets-Sleeping bags-Rolly Mats/Sleeping mats

PricewaterhouseCoopersPricewaterhouseCoopers

Welcome to 1st/7th Whitley Bay SeaScout Group

Thank you for showing an interest in 1st/7th Whitley Bay Scout Group. Although there are 10Scout Groups in Whitley Bay, we are the only sea scouts. We have grown into a friendly,active Group providing camps, activities and events as well as the regular weekly meetingswhich are held at the Scout Hall during term time. There are three Scouting sections within theGroup which cover all ages from 6 to 14 and each section has its own programme of activitiessuitable for its age group. Scouting offers challenge and adventure to 400,000 young peopleand 100,000 adults across the UK. We believe in helping our young people who come to the1st/7th fulfil their potential by working in teams, learning by doing and thinking for themselves.We give people of every background the chance to stretch themselves, learn new skills andmake life long friends.make life long friends.

Our Sections

BEAVERSChildren join Beavers whenthey are 6 years old andremain in the section until theyare 8. The Beaver motto is'Fun and Friends' and thechildren undertake a widevariety of activities includingworking for badges. Whenpossible we offer the childrenthe chance to camp with aparent to see at first handwhat happens when the olderchildren go to camp.

CUBSChildren join Cubs when theyare 8 years old and move upto Scouts when they are 10½.There are a number of awardsand proficiency badges for thechildren to achieve. The Cubsusually take part in at leastone camp a year and anumber of Section, Group andDistrict activities includingcompetitions, canoeing andparades.

SCOUTSChildren join Scouts at 10½ andleave at 14 years old. The childrenwork for a number of challengesand proficiency badges with theultimate achievement being theChief Scouts Gold Award. Thereare a number of camps throughoutthe year and the opportunity to trynumerous activities such ascanoeing, cycling, caving, archery,shooting, cooking, surfing, skiingand hiking. The Scout Group willbe going on its first internationalcamp in 2014.

Practical Things – Joining

How can my child join the Group ?

Simply send an email to our secretary, cc the Group Scout Leader. Should your child bethe right age, and subject to places, being available you will receive an form to fill in withyour contact information, giftaid details, and photo permission, and this information pack.You will be provided with a start date and should just bring your child to the hut at the starttime that week. As scouting is so popular, there are not always places in our sections. Ifthis is the case, we can either put you on our waiting list, or direct you to another group inthe area (or both ).

For the first few meetings, your child needs nothing at all to experience the magic ofScouting. Please don’t feel you have to rush into buying your child a uniform, especially ifthey are not absolutely sure that Scouting is for them. Casual clothes can be worn until theymake up their mind. They will have about 4-6 weeks to decide, during which time they willget to know their Leaders and other members of their section.

If your child is too young to join Beavers currently, we operate an interest list – if you provideyour contact details, name/dob of child, we will contact you as he/she approaches 6 yearsold, and as places become available. These are on a first come first served basis - so thereis no drawback to applying early.

Practical Things - Uniform

Uniform

The Scout Association produces the range of uniform for all age groups, and religiousfaiths. Uniform can be bought online or from the outdoor shop on Ilfracombe Gardens –ebay/school friends may be a good source of second hand uniform. Although Beaver andCub uniform is the same for all groups please be aware that you will need to buy Sea Scoutuniform (blue shirt) rather than land or air scout uniform (beige shirt).

Beavers: Turquoise crew neck sweatshirt, Navy Blue activity trousers (or alternatively weardark activity-type trousers).Cubs: Dark Green crew neck sweatshirt, Navy Blue activity trousers and/or shorts (oralternatively wear dark activity-type trousers)Scouts: We are sea scouts, so wear a pale blue shirt, Navy Blue activity trousers and/orshorts Leather Scout belt & buckle (optional).

Members first necker/woggle is provided free of charge on investiture. Badges are alsoMembers first necker/woggle is provided free of charge on investiture. Badges are alsoprovided. Further neckers can be purchased from the group (£2.50)

No other equipment is needed, although for camps, your child should have access to itemson the issued kit list – these are things like a sleeping bag/wellies/waterproof jacket etc. (wecan usually find kit to borrow if necessary – again speak to a leader). If there are any issuesaround being able to afford uniform, please speak to the Group Scout Leader, in confidence.

Investiture and Behaviour

Ceremonies are an important and traditional part of Scouting. In the Scout Section, theyinclude the Investiture, Flag Break and Flag Down, Moving On Ceremony and Inspections.They are short, simple and sincere, and follow an established pattern, so that, individualsknow what to expect and do. We will guide your child through these ceremonies, and weexpect that , in return, they are treated with respect. Similarly most sections operate a codeof conduct, often created by the young people in that section, and behaviour that spoilsscouting for others is not tolerated. We would always seek to tackle issues at the time theyarise, but would ask for your support should problems continue . Fortunately, this is veryrare.

Practical Things - Badges

Where do the badges go ?

The young people in all three sections work hard to gain new skills, and are awardedbadges , which can be sewn or glued to their uniform to recognise their achievement. Thecost of badges is covered by the group, but the effort of getting them onto their uniform isnot. Lots of parents have asked “where do the badges go ?” so we’ve included a fewpictures below to help. The Scout Association also has this information on their website,and photos are available on our facebook page.

Note our scouts wear thepale blue sea scout shirt.

Practical Things - Costs

What does it cost

Scout Groups charge subscriptions to cover cost of equipment and the resources to enableus to deliver good quality Scouting. Part of those subscriptions (subs) go towards the annualmembership fee paid to headquarters for the day-to-day running of The Scout Associationthat includes insurance for all members.

Subs of £28.00 (Beaver Scout section) per term (3 terms)£28.00 (Cub Scout section) per term (3 terms)£28.00 (Scout section) per term (3 terms)

If you have three children or more in the group , the third and subsequent children arecharged at half the above fees. We also operate a “settling in” period where your child canmake sure they want to continue before parting with subs.

Subs are collected at the start of each term, these payments can be made by cheque orSubs are collected at the start of each term, these payments can be made by cheque orcash via the Section Leader. Please make cheques payable to 1st/7th Whitley Bay ScoutGroup with child’s name and purpose of payment on the back.

Some activities and camps have an additional charge, this is based on the cost of runningthe activity and are good value – for example, a weekend patrol camp will usually cost £30-£40 per child to include accommodation, activities/equipment, and all food. Camps withexternally run activities cost a little more.

Occasionally, during troop nights we ask for a contribution towards an activity – generally wehave already subsidised this – an example is a recent surfing school, where the cost was £5instead of £25.

Financial Help

We appreciate that funds can sometimes be tight. If you need a bit of help with the cost of acamp etc or if you want to spread the payments, then please have a quiet chat with one ofthe leaders. We are as flexible as possible and would rather know in advance than bechasing you later! It is not our policy to exclude any young person from an activity becauseof cost.

Practical Things – Your information

Information form and Health forms

Along with this pack you should receive an information form which you should complete infull. This is collected so that we can contact you if your child is ill, and to send younotifications of scouting events, and to collect permission to photograph your child duringscouting activities. The form also contains a gift-aid consent form,. The Group is able torecover income tax on any donation provided a declaration has been made to cover the taxreclaim. Donations may now be of any value. The only criteria is that the individual makingthe donation has to pay income tax or capital gains tax of at least the amount to berecovered by theGroup. If you sign attached declaration, 28p in each £1 can be claimed back by the Groupfrom the ‘Tax Man’. This will be used to provide equipment and activities for the children.

An electronic copy is held by the group for scouting administration purposes only, and theadministration of gift-aid. The data will not be passed on to other parties.

The Scout Association Rules stipulate that no child is allowed to undertake any activitywithout a Health Form. This is issued for each activity and must contain current contactdetails and medication taken during the activity.

If, before any activity, you have information about your child which you fell it would be usefulfor leaders to know, please do share it with the leader running the activity. Even knowingsmall things such as a child can have nightmares at night, or is frightened of heights,means we can prepare better. The information will not be shared, and there are few issueswe cannot overcome.

CRB disclosure

Scouting continues to hold the safety and wellbeing of your child with utmost importance. Itis therefore the policy of The Scout Association that every adult in Scouting should completea ‘CRB disclosure’, every adult in Scouting means – any adult who holds a role within ourorganisation be it, parent helper, Cub Leader, Group Treasurer, or Group Chair.

Our Leaders

All of our warranted leaders (see organisation chart/contact list) are volunteers and put in a lotof effort to run their section, organise activities, run camps and attend Group planningmeetings and Scout Association training – although much of this is enjoyable, they will oftenneed help and support from parents. 1st/7th is led by a Group Scout Leader with the support ofthe Group Executive Committee. This committee consists of the Group Chairman, Secretaryand Treasurer, Section Leaders and parent representatives. The Committee is responsible forthe maintenance of the HQ, Group finance, public relations and fund raising..

Beaver Leader

Paddy Drought

ABL

Sarah Sutton

ABL

TBC

Section AssistantMichael

Occasional Helpers& YoungLeaders

Our Team

Shelley Peterson

Group ScoutLeader

Cub Leader

Bill Marshall

MichaelHenderson

Section Assistant

GeorgeWhiteman

Scout LeaderJamie Watt

ASL

Sue Duerdin

Section Assistant

Vicky Farrer

Section AssistantJason Nash

ASL ShelleyPeterson

Executive Committee

Chairman – Kevin Peterson

Treasurer - Vacant Group Secretary – TBC

Occasional Helpers& YoungLeaders

Occasional Helpers& YoungLeaders

When and where

Our address and how to find us

Rockcliffe Hall, Rockcliffe Street, Whitley Bay, NE26 2NW

Troop nights

Beavers meet on a Tuesday from 6.30-7.30pm

Cubs meet on a Monday from 6.30-7.45pm

Scouts meet on a Monday from 7.45pm-9.15pm

Meet at the hut unless arrangements for a different meeting place have been made. Pleaselet us know if you are happy for your child to walk home alone. You do not have to let usknow if your child cannot attend a session, although for specific activities, it would be great ifyou could send a text or email.

Charity Registration No 106 1305

Getting in touch

Getting in touch

Please use the following details to get in touch with us.

Beavers – Paddy Drought - 0780 892 2329 - drought.patrick@googlemail.com

Cubs – Bill Marshall - – 07778 349547 - w.marshall@hotmail.co.uk

Scouts – Jamie Watt – 0792 344786– northeastwatties@virginmedia.com

Group/Scouts – Shelley Peterson – 07711 109974 – shelley.peterson@uk.pwc.com

For overall group enquiries, membership queries , etc. please contact Shelley.

We have a new facebook page which contains details of all events (click events) andphotos/videos of camps/activities. This is a closed group and is only available toparents of members. Search for firstseventh whitley bay and add as friend to join.

How you can help

Getting involved

Scouting depends on it’s adult volunteers and we warmly welcome your involvement.Parents often find scouting rewarding and fun, and no prior experience is needed. Weoperate an occasional helper rota, this means that one week in three you will help run thetroop session. You are also welcome to help with activities and camps, and for those thatdo go on camp to help, there is no charge, and younger children can often beaccommodated. We are a friendly and sociable group that is grateful for any help it gets –many parents move through the sections with their children, and enjoy camps and socialactivities. In accordance with Scout Association rules, parents are required to go throughthe CRB process.

Should you wish to become a warranted leader, the scout association offers Nationallyrecognised training, typical qualifications can include First Aid, and qualifications in activities,such as climbing, water sports, sailing, archery and even chainsaw use. You can alsoachieve tutoring qualifications in any/all of our activities.achieve tutoring qualifications in any/all of our activities.

If you would like to volunteer, please contact Shelley Peterson (GSL).

Stuff we always need

We can always use spare kit, sometimes, on camp, it gets wet and muddy, sometimes it isforgotten. We are tremendously grateful if you’d like to send any of the following to the hutfor re-use – don’t worry about it being old/worn – it is warm and dry!.

- Uniform for any section-Old walking boots/wellies-Waterproofs/raincoats/warm “puffa” jackets-Fleece jackets-Sleeping bags-Rolly Mats/Sleeping mats

PricewaterhouseCoopersPricewaterhouseCoopers

Welcome to 1st/7th Whitley Bay SeaScout Group

Thank you for showing an interest in 1st/7th Whitley Bay Scout Group. Although there are 10Scout Groups in Whitley Bay, we are the only sea scouts. We have grown into a friendly,active Group providing camps, activities and events as well as the regular weekly meetingswhich are held at the Scout Hall during term time. There are three Scouting sections within theGroup which cover all ages from 6 to 14 and each section has its own programme of activitiessuitable for its age group. Scouting offers challenge and adventure to 400,000 young peopleand 100,000 adults across the UK. We believe in helping our young people who come to the1st/7th fulfil their potential by working in teams, learning by doing and thinking for themselves.We give people of every background the chance to stretch themselves, learn new skills andmake life long friends.make life long friends.

Our Sections

BEAVERSChildren join Beavers whenthey are 6 years old andremain in the section until theyare 8. The Beaver motto is'Fun and Friends' and thechildren undertake a widevariety of activities includingworking for badges. Whenpossible we offer the childrenthe chance to camp with aparent to see at first handwhat happens when the olderchildren go to camp.

CUBSChildren join Cubs when theyare 8 years old and move upto Scouts when they are 10½.There are a number of awardsand proficiency badges for thechildren to achieve. The Cubsusually take part in at leastone camp a year and anumber of Section, Group andDistrict activities includingcompetitions, canoeing andparades.

SCOUTSChildren join Scouts at 10½ andleave at 14 years old. The childrenwork for a number of challengesand proficiency badges with theultimate achievement being theChief Scouts Gold Award. Thereare a number of camps throughoutthe year and the opportunity to trynumerous activities such ascanoeing, cycling, caving, archery,shooting, cooking, surfing, skiingand hiking. The Scout Group willbe going on its first internationalcamp in 2014.

Practical Things – Joining

How can my child join the Group ?

Simply send an email to our secretary, cc the Group Scout Leader. Should your child bethe right age, and subject to places, being available you will receive an form to fill in withyour contact information, giftaid details, and photo permission, and this information pack.You will be provided with a start date and should just bring your child to the hut at the starttime that week. As scouting is so popular, there are not always places in our sections. Ifthis is the case, we can either put you on our waiting list, or direct you to another group inthe area (or both ).

For the first few meetings, your child needs nothing at all to experience the magic ofScouting. Please don’t feel you have to rush into buying your child a uniform, especially ifthey are not absolutely sure that Scouting is for them. Casual clothes can be worn until theymake up their mind. They will have about 4-6 weeks to decide, during which time they willget to know their Leaders and other members of their section.

If your child is too young to join Beavers currently, we operate an interest list – if you provideyour contact details, name/dob of child, we will contact you as he/she approaches 6 yearsold, and as places become available. These are on a first come first served basis - so thereis no drawback to applying early.

Practical Things - Uniform

Uniform

The Scout Association produces the range of uniform for all age groups, and religiousfaiths. Uniform can be bought online or from the outdoor shop on Ilfracombe Gardens –ebay/school friends may be a good source of second hand uniform. Although Beaver andCub uniform is the same for all groups please be aware that you will need to buy Sea Scoutuniform (blue shirt) rather than land or air scout uniform (beige shirt).

Beavers: Turquoise crew neck sweatshirt, Navy Blue activity trousers (or alternatively weardark activity-type trousers).Cubs: Dark Green crew neck sweatshirt, Navy Blue activity trousers and/or shorts (oralternatively wear dark activity-type trousers)Scouts: We are sea scouts, so wear a pale blue shirt, Navy Blue activity trousers and/orshorts Leather Scout belt & buckle (optional).

Members first necker/woggle is provided free of charge on investiture. Badges are alsoMembers first necker/woggle is provided free of charge on investiture. Badges are alsoprovided. Further neckers can be purchased from the group (£2.50)

No other equipment is needed, although for camps, your child should have access to itemson the issued kit list – these are things like a sleeping bag/wellies/waterproof jacket etc. (wecan usually find kit to borrow if necessary – again speak to a leader). If there are any issuesaround being able to afford uniform, please speak to the Group Scout Leader, in confidence.

Investiture and Behaviour

Ceremonies are an important and traditional part of Scouting. In the Scout Section, theyinclude the Investiture, Flag Break and Flag Down, Moving On Ceremony and Inspections.They are short, simple and sincere, and follow an established pattern, so that, individualsknow what to expect and do. We will guide your child through these ceremonies, and weexpect that , in return, they are treated with respect. Similarly most sections operate a codeof conduct, often created by the young people in that section, and behaviour that spoilsscouting for others is not tolerated. We would always seek to tackle issues at the time theyarise, but would ask for your support should problems continue . Fortunately, this is veryrare.

Practical Things - Badges

Where do the badges go ?

The young people in all three sections work hard to gain new skills, and are awardedbadges , which can be sewn or glued to their uniform to recognise their achievement. Thecost of badges is covered by the group, but the effort of getting them onto their uniform isnot. Lots of parents have asked “where do the badges go ?” so we’ve included a fewpictures below to help. The Scout Association also has this information on their website,and photos are available on our facebook page.

Note our scouts wear thepale blue sea scout shirt.

Practical Things - Costs

What does it cost

Scout Groups charge subscriptions to cover cost of equipment and the resources to enableus to deliver good quality Scouting. Part of those subscriptions (subs) go towards the annualmembership fee paid to headquarters for the day-to-day running of The Scout Associationthat includes insurance for all members.

Subs of £28.00 (Beaver Scout section) per term (3 terms)£28.00 (Cub Scout section) per term (3 terms)£28.00 (Scout section) per term (3 terms)

If you have three children or more in the group , the third and subsequent children arecharged at half the above fees. We also operate a “settling in” period where your child canmake sure they want to continue before parting with subs.

Subs are collected at the start of each term, these payments can be made by cheque orSubs are collected at the start of each term, these payments can be made by cheque orcash via the Section Leader. Please make cheques payable to 1st/7th Whitley Bay ScoutGroup with child’s name and purpose of payment on the back.

Some activities and camps have an additional charge, this is based on the cost of runningthe activity and are good value – for example, a weekend patrol camp will usually cost £30-£40 per child to include accommodation, activities/equipment, and all food. Camps withexternally run activities cost a little more.

Occasionally, during troop nights we ask for a contribution towards an activity – generally wehave already subsidised this – an example is a recent surfing school, where the cost was £5instead of £25.

Financial Help

We appreciate that funds can sometimes be tight. If you need a bit of help with the cost of acamp etc or if you want to spread the payments, then please have a quiet chat with one ofthe leaders. We are as flexible as possible and would rather know in advance than bechasing you later! It is not our policy to exclude any young person from an activity becauseof cost.

Practical Things – Your information

Information form and Health forms

Along with this pack you should receive an information form which you should complete infull. This is collected so that we can contact you if your child is ill, and to send younotifications of scouting events, and to collect permission to photograph your child duringscouting activities. The form also contains a gift-aid consent form,. The Group is able torecover income tax on any donation provided a declaration has been made to cover the taxreclaim. Donations may now be of any value. The only criteria is that the individual makingthe donation has to pay income tax or capital gains tax of at least the amount to berecovered by theGroup. If you sign attached declaration, 28p in each £1 can be claimed back by the Groupfrom the ‘Tax Man’. This will be used to provide equipment and activities for the children.

An electronic copy is held by the group for scouting administration purposes only, and theadministration of gift-aid. The data will not be passed on to other parties.

The Scout Association Rules stipulate that no child is allowed to undertake any activitywithout a Health Form. This is issued for each activity and must contain current contactdetails and medication taken during the activity.

If, before any activity, you have information about your child which you fell it would be usefulfor leaders to know, please do share it with the leader running the activity. Even knowingsmall things such as a child can have nightmares at night, or is frightened of heights,means we can prepare better. The information will not be shared, and there are few issueswe cannot overcome.

CRB disclosure

Scouting continues to hold the safety and wellbeing of your child with utmost importance. Itis therefore the policy of The Scout Association that every adult in Scouting should completea ‘CRB disclosure’, every adult in Scouting means – any adult who holds a role within ourorganisation be it, parent helper, Cub Leader, Group Treasurer, or Group Chair.

Our Leaders

All of our warranted leaders (see organisation chart/contact list) are volunteers and put in a lotof effort to run their section, organise activities, run camps and attend Group planningmeetings and Scout Association training – although much of this is enjoyable, they will oftenneed help and support from parents. 1st/7th is led by a Group Scout Leader with the support ofthe Group Executive Committee. This committee consists of the Group Chairman, Secretaryand Treasurer, Section Leaders and parent representatives. The Committee is responsible forthe maintenance of the HQ, Group finance, public relations and fund raising..

Beaver Leader

Paddy Drought

ABL

Sarah Sutton

ABL

TBC

Section AssistantMichael

Occasional Helpers& YoungLeaders

Our Team

Shelley Peterson

Group ScoutLeader

Cub Leader

Bill Marshall

MichaelHenderson

Section Assistant

GeorgeWhiteman

Scout LeaderJamie Watt

ASL

Sue Duerdin

Section Assistant

Vicky Farrer

Section AssistantJason Nash

ASL ShelleyPeterson

Executive Committee

Chairman – Kevin Peterson

Treasurer - Vacant Group Secretary – TBC

Occasional Helpers& YoungLeaders

Occasional Helpers& YoungLeaders

When and where

Our address and how to find us

Rockcliffe Hall, Rockcliffe Street, Whitley Bay, NE26 2NW

Troop nights

Beavers meet on a Tuesday from 6.30-7.30pm

Cubs meet on a Monday from 6.30-7.45pm

Scouts meet on a Monday from 7.45pm-9.15pm

Meet at the hut unless arrangements for a different meeting place have been made. Pleaselet us know if you are happy for your child to walk home alone. You do not have to let usknow if your child cannot attend a session, although for specific activities, it would be great ifyou could send a text or email.

Charity Registration No 106 1305

Getting in touch

Getting in touch

Please use the following details to get in touch with us.

Beavers – Paddy Drought - 0780 892 2329 - drought.patrick@googlemail.com

Cubs – Bill Marshall - – 07778 349547 - w.marshall@hotmail.co.uk

Scouts – Jamie Watt – 0792 344786– northeastwatties@virginmedia.com

Group/Scouts – Shelley Peterson – 07711 109974 – shelley.peterson@uk.pwc.com

For overall group enquiries, membership queries , etc. please contact Shelley.

We have a new facebook page which contains details of all events (click events) andphotos/videos of camps/activities. This is a closed group and is only available toparents of members. Search for firstseventh whitley bay and add as friend to join.

How you can help

Getting involved

Scouting depends on it’s adult volunteers and we warmly welcome your involvement.Parents often find scouting rewarding and fun, and no prior experience is needed. Weoperate an occasional helper rota, this means that one week in three you will help run thetroop session. You are also welcome to help with activities and camps, and for those thatdo go on camp to help, there is no charge, and younger children can often beaccommodated. We are a friendly and sociable group that is grateful for any help it gets –many parents move through the sections with their children, and enjoy camps and socialactivities. In accordance with Scout Association rules, parents are required to go throughthe CRB process.

Should you wish to become a warranted leader, the scout association offers Nationallyrecognised training, typical qualifications can include First Aid, and qualifications in activities,such as climbing, water sports, sailing, archery and even chainsaw use. You can alsoachieve tutoring qualifications in any/all of our activities.achieve tutoring qualifications in any/all of our activities.

If you would like to volunteer, please contact Shelley Peterson (GSL).

Stuff we always need

We can always use spare kit, sometimes, on camp, it gets wet and muddy, sometimes it isforgotten. We are tremendously grateful if you’d like to send any of the following to the hutfor re-use – don’t worry about it being old/worn – it is warm and dry!.

- Uniform for any section-Old walking boots/wellies-Waterproofs/raincoats/warm “puffa” jackets-Fleece jackets-Sleeping bags-Rolly Mats/Sleeping mats

PricewaterhouseCoopersPricewaterhouseCoopers

Welcome to 1st/7th Whitley Bay SeaScout Group

Thank you for showing an interest in 1st/7th Whitley Bay Scout Group. Although there are 10Scout Groups in Whitley Bay, we are the only sea scouts. We have grown into a friendly,active Group providing camps, activities and events as well as the regular weekly meetingswhich are held at the Scout Hall during term time. There are three Scouting sections within theGroup which cover all ages from 6 to 14 and each section has its own programme of activitiessuitable for its age group. Scouting offers challenge and adventure to 400,000 young peopleand 100,000 adults across the UK. We believe in helping our young people who come to the1st/7th fulfil their potential by working in teams, learning by doing and thinking for themselves.We give people of every background the chance to stretch themselves, learn new skills andmake life long friends.make life long friends.

Our Sections

BEAVERSChildren join Beavers whenthey are 6 years old andremain in the section until theyare 8. The Beaver motto is'Fun and Friends' and thechildren undertake a widevariety of activities includingworking for badges. Whenpossible we offer the childrenthe chance to camp with aparent to see at first handwhat happens when the olderchildren go to camp.

CUBSChildren join Cubs when theyare 8 years old and move upto Scouts when they are 10½.There are a number of awardsand proficiency badges for thechildren to achieve. The Cubsusually take part in at leastone camp a year and anumber of Section, Group andDistrict activities includingcompetitions, canoeing andparades.

SCOUTSChildren join Scouts at 10½ andleave at 14 years old. The childrenwork for a number of challengesand proficiency badges with theultimate achievement being theChief Scouts Gold Award. Thereare a number of camps throughoutthe year and the opportunity to trynumerous activities such ascanoeing, cycling, caving, archery,shooting, cooking, surfing, skiingand hiking. The Scout Group willbe going on its first internationalcamp in 2014.

Practical Things – Joining

How can my child join the Group ?

Simply send an email to our secretary, cc the Group Scout Leader. Should your child bethe right age, and subject to places, being available you will receive an form to fill in withyour contact information, giftaid details, and photo permission, and this information pack.You will be provided with a start date and should just bring your child to the hut at the starttime that week. As scouting is so popular, there are not always places in our sections. Ifthis is the case, we can either put you on our waiting list, or direct you to another group inthe area (or both ).

For the first few meetings, your child needs nothing at all to experience the magic ofScouting. Please don’t feel you have to rush into buying your child a uniform, especially ifthey are not absolutely sure that Scouting is for them. Casual clothes can be worn until theymake up their mind. They will have about 4-6 weeks to decide, during which time they willget to know their Leaders and other members of their section.

If your child is too young to join Beavers currently, we operate an interest list – if you provideyour contact details, name/dob of child, we will contact you as he/she approaches 6 yearsold, and as places become available. These are on a first come first served basis - so thereis no drawback to applying early.

Practical Things - Uniform

Uniform

The Scout Association produces the range of uniform for all age groups, and religiousfaiths. Uniform can be bought online or from the outdoor shop on Ilfracombe Gardens –ebay/school friends may be a good source of second hand uniform. Although Beaver andCub uniform is the same for all groups please be aware that you will need to buy Sea Scoutuniform (blue shirt) rather than land or air scout uniform (beige shirt).

Beavers: Turquoise crew neck sweatshirt, Navy Blue activity trousers (or alternatively weardark activity-type trousers).Cubs: Dark Green crew neck sweatshirt, Navy Blue activity trousers and/or shorts (oralternatively wear dark activity-type trousers)Scouts: We are sea scouts, so wear a pale blue shirt, Navy Blue activity trousers and/orshorts Leather Scout belt & buckle (optional).

Members first necker/woggle is provided free of charge on investiture. Badges are alsoMembers first necker/woggle is provided free of charge on investiture. Badges are alsoprovided. Further neckers can be purchased from the group (£2.50)

No other equipment is needed, although for camps, your child should have access to itemson the issued kit list – these are things like a sleeping bag/wellies/waterproof jacket etc. (wecan usually find kit to borrow if necessary – again speak to a leader). If there are any issuesaround being able to afford uniform, please speak to the Group Scout Leader, in confidence.

Investiture and Behaviour

Ceremonies are an important and traditional part of Scouting. In the Scout Section, theyinclude the Investiture, Flag Break and Flag Down, Moving On Ceremony and Inspections.They are short, simple and sincere, and follow an established pattern, so that, individualsknow what to expect and do. We will guide your child through these ceremonies, and weexpect that , in return, they are treated with respect. Similarly most sections operate a codeof conduct, often created by the young people in that section, and behaviour that spoilsscouting for others is not tolerated. We would always seek to tackle issues at the time theyarise, but would ask for your support should problems continue . Fortunately, this is veryrare.

Practical Things - Badges

Where do the badges go ?

The young people in all three sections work hard to gain new skills, and are awardedbadges , which can be sewn or glued to their uniform to recognise their achievement. Thecost of badges is covered by the group, but the effort of getting them onto their uniform isnot. Lots of parents have asked “where do the badges go ?” so we’ve included a fewpictures below to help. The Scout Association also has this information on their website,and photos are available on our facebook page.

Note our scouts wear thepale blue sea scout shirt.

Practical Things - Costs

What does it cost

Scout Groups charge subscriptions to cover cost of equipment and the resources to enableus to deliver good quality Scouting. Part of those subscriptions (subs) go towards the annualmembership fee paid to headquarters for the day-to-day running of The Scout Associationthat includes insurance for all members.

Subs of £28.00 (Beaver Scout section) per term (3 terms)£28.00 (Cub Scout section) per term (3 terms)£28.00 (Scout section) per term (3 terms)

If you have three children or more in the group , the third and subsequent children arecharged at half the above fees. We also operate a “settling in” period where your child canmake sure they want to continue before parting with subs.

Subs are collected at the start of each term, these payments can be made by cheque orSubs are collected at the start of each term, these payments can be made by cheque orcash via the Section Leader. Please make cheques payable to 1st/7th Whitley Bay ScoutGroup with child’s name and purpose of payment on the back.

Some activities and camps have an additional charge, this is based on the cost of runningthe activity and are good value – for example, a weekend patrol camp will usually cost £30-£40 per child to include accommodation, activities/equipment, and all food. Camps withexternally run activities cost a little more.

Occasionally, during troop nights we ask for a contribution towards an activity – generally wehave already subsidised this – an example is a recent surfing school, where the cost was £5instead of £25.

Financial Help

We appreciate that funds can sometimes be tight. If you need a bit of help with the cost of acamp etc or if you want to spread the payments, then please have a quiet chat with one ofthe leaders. We are as flexible as possible and would rather know in advance than bechasing you later! It is not our policy to exclude any young person from an activity becauseof cost.

Practical Things – Your information

Information form and Health forms

Along with this pack you should receive an information form which you should complete infull. This is collected so that we can contact you if your child is ill, and to send younotifications of scouting events, and to collect permission to photograph your child duringscouting activities. The form also contains a gift-aid consent form,. The Group is able torecover income tax on any donation provided a declaration has been made to cover the taxreclaim. Donations may now be of any value. The only criteria is that the individual makingthe donation has to pay income tax or capital gains tax of at least the amount to berecovered by theGroup. If you sign attached declaration, 28p in each £1 can be claimed back by the Groupfrom the ‘Tax Man’. This will be used to provide equipment and activities for the children.

An electronic copy is held by the group for scouting administration purposes only, and theadministration of gift-aid. The data will not be passed on to other parties.

The Scout Association Rules stipulate that no child is allowed to undertake any activitywithout a Health Form. This is issued for each activity and must contain current contactdetails and medication taken during the activity.

If, before any activity, you have information about your child which you fell it would be usefulfor leaders to know, please do share it with the leader running the activity. Even knowingsmall things such as a child can have nightmares at night, or is frightened of heights,means we can prepare better. The information will not be shared, and there are few issueswe cannot overcome.

CRB disclosure

Scouting continues to hold the safety and wellbeing of your child with utmost importance. Itis therefore the policy of The Scout Association that every adult in Scouting should completea ‘CRB disclosure’, every adult in Scouting means – any adult who holds a role within ourorganisation be it, parent helper, Cub Leader, Group Treasurer, or Group Chair.

Our Leaders

All of our warranted leaders (see organisation chart/contact list) are volunteers and put in a lotof effort to run their section, organise activities, run camps and attend Group planningmeetings and Scout Association training – although much of this is enjoyable, they will oftenneed help and support from parents. 1st/7th is led by a Group Scout Leader with the support ofthe Group Executive Committee. This committee consists of the Group Chairman, Secretaryand Treasurer, Section Leaders and parent representatives. The Committee is responsible forthe maintenance of the HQ, Group finance, public relations and fund raising..

Beaver Leader

Paddy Drought

ABL

Sarah Sutton

ABL

TBC

Section AssistantMichael

Occasional Helpers& YoungLeaders

Our Team

Shelley Peterson

Group ScoutLeader

Cub Leader

Bill Marshall

MichaelHenderson

Section Assistant

GeorgeWhiteman

Scout LeaderJamie Watt

ASL

Sue Duerdin

Section Assistant

Vicky Farrer

Section AssistantJason Nash

ASL ShelleyPeterson

Executive Committee

Chairman – Kevin Peterson

Treasurer - Vacant Group Secretary – TBC

Occasional Helpers& YoungLeaders

Occasional Helpers& YoungLeaders

When and where

Our address and how to find us

Rockcliffe Hall, Rockcliffe Street, Whitley Bay, NE26 2NW

Troop nights

Beavers meet on a Tuesday from 6.30-7.30pm

Cubs meet on a Monday from 6.30-7.45pm

Scouts meet on a Monday from 7.45pm-9.15pm

Meet at the hut unless arrangements for a different meeting place have been made. Pleaselet us know if you are happy for your child to walk home alone. You do not have to let usknow if your child cannot attend a session, although for specific activities, it would be great ifyou could send a text or email.

Charity Registration No 106 1305

Getting in touch

Getting in touch

Please use the following details to get in touch with us.

Beavers – Paddy Drought - 0780 892 2329 - drought.patrick@googlemail.com

Cubs – Bill Marshall - – 07778 349547 - w.marshall@hotmail.co.uk

Scouts – Jamie Watt – 0792 344786– northeastwatties@virginmedia.com

Group/Scouts – Shelley Peterson – 07711 109974 – shelley.peterson@uk.pwc.com

For overall group enquiries, membership queries , etc. please contact Shelley.

We have a new facebook page which contains details of all events (click events) andphotos/videos of camps/activities. This is a closed group and is only available toparents of members. Search for firstseventh whitley bay and add as friend to join.

How you can help

Getting involved

Scouting depends on it’s adult volunteers and we warmly welcome your involvement.Parents often find scouting rewarding and fun, and no prior experience is needed. Weoperate an occasional helper rota, this means that one week in three you will help run thetroop session. You are also welcome to help with activities and camps, and for those thatdo go on camp to help, there is no charge, and younger children can often beaccommodated. We are a friendly and sociable group that is grateful for any help it gets –many parents move through the sections with their children, and enjoy camps and socialactivities. In accordance with Scout Association rules, parents are required to go throughthe CRB process.

Should you wish to become a warranted leader, the scout association offers Nationallyrecognised training, typical qualifications can include First Aid, and qualifications in activities,such as climbing, water sports, sailing, archery and even chainsaw use. You can alsoachieve tutoring qualifications in any/all of our activities.achieve tutoring qualifications in any/all of our activities.

If you would like to volunteer, please contact Shelley Peterson (GSL).

Stuff we always need

We can always use spare kit, sometimes, on camp, it gets wet and muddy, sometimes it isforgotten. We are tremendously grateful if you’d like to send any of the following to the hutfor re-use – don’t worry about it being old/worn – it is warm and dry!.

- Uniform for any section-Old walking boots/wellies-Waterproofs/raincoats/warm “puffa” jackets-Fleece jackets-Sleeping bags-Rolly Mats/Sleeping mats

PricewaterhouseCoopersPricewaterhouseCoopers

Welcome to 1st/7th Whitley Bay SeaScout Group

Thank you for showing an interest in 1st/7th Whitley Bay Scout Group. Although there are 10Scout Groups in Whitley Bay, we are the only sea scouts. We have grown into a friendly,active Group providing camps, activities and events as well as the regular weekly meetingswhich are held at the Scout Hall during term time. There are three Scouting sections within theGroup which cover all ages from 6 to 14 and each section has its own programme of activitiessuitable for its age group. Scouting offers challenge and adventure to 400,000 young peopleand 100,000 adults across the UK. We believe in helping our young people who come to the1st/7th fulfil their potential by working in teams, learning by doing and thinking for themselves.We give people of every background the chance to stretch themselves, learn new skills andmake life long friends.make life long friends.

Our Sections

BEAVERSChildren join Beavers whenthey are 6 years old andremain in the section until theyare 8. The Beaver motto is'Fun and Friends' and thechildren undertake a widevariety of activities includingworking for badges. Whenpossible we offer the childrenthe chance to camp with aparent to see at first handwhat happens when the olderchildren go to camp.

CUBSChildren join Cubs when theyare 8 years old and move upto Scouts when they are 10½.There are a number of awardsand proficiency badges for thechildren to achieve. The Cubsusually take part in at leastone camp a year and anumber of Section, Group andDistrict activities includingcompetitions, canoeing andparades.

SCOUTSChildren join Scouts at 10½ andleave at 14 years old. The childrenwork for a number of challengesand proficiency badges with theultimate achievement being theChief Scouts Gold Award. Thereare a number of camps throughoutthe year and the opportunity to trynumerous activities such ascanoeing, cycling, caving, archery,shooting, cooking, surfing, skiingand hiking. The Scout Group willbe going on its first internationalcamp in 2014.

Practical Things – Joining

How can my child join the Group ?

Simply send an email to our secretary, cc the Group Scout Leader. Should your child bethe right age, and subject to places, being available you will receive an form to fill in withyour contact information, giftaid details, and photo permission, and this information pack.You will be provided with a start date and should just bring your child to the hut at the starttime that week. As scouting is so popular, there are not always places in our sections. Ifthis is the case, we can either put you on our waiting list, or direct you to another group inthe area (or both ).

For the first few meetings, your child needs nothing at all to experience the magic ofScouting. Please don’t feel you have to rush into buying your child a uniform, especially ifthey are not absolutely sure that Scouting is for them. Casual clothes can be worn until theymake up their mind. They will have about 4-6 weeks to decide, during which time they willget to know their Leaders and other members of their section.

If your child is too young to join Beavers currently, we operate an interest list – if you provideyour contact details, name/dob of child, we will contact you as he/she approaches 6 yearsold, and as places become available. These are on a first come first served basis - so thereis no drawback to applying early.

Practical Things - Uniform

Uniform

The Scout Association produces the range of uniform for all age groups, and religiousfaiths. Uniform can be bought online or from the outdoor shop on Ilfracombe Gardens –ebay/school friends may be a good source of second hand uniform. Although Beaver andCub uniform is the same for all groups please be aware that you will need to buy Sea Scoutuniform (blue shirt) rather than land or air scout uniform (beige shirt).

Beavers: Turquoise crew neck sweatshirt, Navy Blue activity trousers (or alternatively weardark activity-type trousers).Cubs: Dark Green crew neck sweatshirt, Navy Blue activity trousers and/or shorts (oralternatively wear dark activity-type trousers)Scouts: We are sea scouts, so wear a pale blue shirt, Navy Blue activity trousers and/orshorts Leather Scout belt & buckle (optional).

Members first necker/woggle is provided free of charge on investiture. Badges are alsoMembers first necker/woggle is provided free of charge on investiture. Badges are alsoprovided. Further neckers can be purchased from the group (£2.50)

No other equipment is needed, although for camps, your child should have access to itemson the issued kit list – these are things like a sleeping bag/wellies/waterproof jacket etc. (wecan usually find kit to borrow if necessary – again speak to a leader). If there are any issuesaround being able to afford uniform, please speak to the Group Scout Leader, in confidence.

Investiture and Behaviour

Ceremonies are an important and traditional part of Scouting. In the Scout Section, theyinclude the Investiture, Flag Break and Flag Down, Moving On Ceremony and Inspections.They are short, simple and sincere, and follow an established pattern, so that, individualsknow what to expect and do. We will guide your child through these ceremonies, and weexpect that , in return, they are treated with respect. Similarly most sections operate a codeof conduct, often created by the young people in that section, and behaviour that spoilsscouting for others is not tolerated. We would always seek to tackle issues at the time theyarise, but would ask for your support should problems continue . Fortunately, this is veryrare.

Practical Things - Badges

Where do the badges go ?

The young people in all three sections work hard to gain new skills, and are awardedbadges , which can be sewn or glued to their uniform to recognise their achievement. Thecost of badges is covered by the group, but the effort of getting them onto their uniform isnot. Lots of parents have asked “where do the badges go ?” so we’ve included a fewpictures below to help. The Scout Association also has this information on their website,and photos are available on our facebook page.

Note our scouts wear thepale blue sea scout shirt.

Practical Things - Costs

What does it cost

Scout Groups charge subscriptions to cover cost of equipment and the resources to enableus to deliver good quality Scouting. Part of those subscriptions (subs) go towards the annualmembership fee paid to headquarters for the day-to-day running of The Scout Associationthat includes insurance for all members.

Subs of £28.00 (Beaver Scout section) per term (3 terms)£28.00 (Cub Scout section) per term (3 terms)£28.00 (Scout section) per term (3 terms)

If you have three children or more in the group , the third and subsequent children arecharged at half the above fees. We also operate a “settling in” period where your child canmake sure they want to continue before parting with subs.

Subs are collected at the start of each term, these payments can be made by cheque orSubs are collected at the start of each term, these payments can be made by cheque orcash via the Section Leader. Please make cheques payable to 1st/7th Whitley Bay ScoutGroup with child’s name and purpose of payment on the back.

Some activities and camps have an additional charge, this is based on the cost of runningthe activity and are good value – for example, a weekend patrol camp will usually cost £30-£40 per child to include accommodation, activities/equipment, and all food. Camps withexternally run activities cost a little more.

Occasionally, during troop nights we ask for a contribution towards an activity – generally wehave already subsidised this – an example is a recent surfing school, where the cost was £5instead of £25.

Financial Help

We appreciate that funds can sometimes be tight. If you need a bit of help with the cost of acamp etc or if you want to spread the payments, then please have a quiet chat with one ofthe leaders. We are as flexible as possible and would rather know in advance than bechasing you later! It is not our policy to exclude any young person from an activity becauseof cost.

Practical Things – Your information

Information form and Health forms

Along with this pack you should receive an information form which you should complete infull. This is collected so that we can contact you if your child is ill, and to send younotifications of scouting events, and to collect permission to photograph your child duringscouting activities. The form also contains a gift-aid consent form,. The Group is able torecover income tax on any donation provided a declaration has been made to cover the taxreclaim. Donations may now be of any value. The only criteria is that the individual makingthe donation has to pay income tax or capital gains tax of at least the amount to berecovered by theGroup. If you sign attached declaration, 28p in each £1 can be claimed back by the Groupfrom the ‘Tax Man’. This will be used to provide equipment and activities for the children.

An electronic copy is held by the group for scouting administration purposes only, and theadministration of gift-aid. The data will not be passed on to other parties.

The Scout Association Rules stipulate that no child is allowed to undertake any activitywithout a Health Form. This is issued for each activity and must contain current contactdetails and medication taken during the activity.

If, before any activity, you have information about your child which you fell it would be usefulfor leaders to know, please do share it with the leader running the activity. Even knowingsmall things such as a child can have nightmares at night, or is frightened of heights,means we can prepare better. The information will not be shared, and there are few issueswe cannot overcome.

CRB disclosure

Scouting continues to hold the safety and wellbeing of your child with utmost importance. Itis therefore the policy of The Scout Association that every adult in Scouting should completea ‘CRB disclosure’, every adult in Scouting means – any adult who holds a role within ourorganisation be it, parent helper, Cub Leader, Group Treasurer, or Group Chair.

Our Leaders

All of our warranted leaders (see organisation chart/contact list) are volunteers and put in a lotof effort to run their section, organise activities, run camps and attend Group planningmeetings and Scout Association training – although much of this is enjoyable, they will oftenneed help and support from parents. 1st/7th is led by a Group Scout Leader with the support ofthe Group Executive Committee. This committee consists of the Group Chairman, Secretaryand Treasurer, Section Leaders and parent representatives. The Committee is responsible forthe maintenance of the HQ, Group finance, public relations and fund raising..

Beaver Leader

Paddy Drought

ABL

Sarah Sutton

ABL

TBC

Section AssistantMichael

Occasional Helpers& YoungLeaders

Our Team

Shelley Peterson

Group ScoutLeader

Cub Leader

Bill Marshall

MichaelHenderson

Section Assistant

GeorgeWhiteman

Scout LeaderJamie Watt

ASL

Sue Duerdin

Section Assistant

Vicky Farrer

Section AssistantJason Nash

ASL ShelleyPeterson

Executive Committee

Chairman – Kevin Peterson

Treasurer - Vacant Group Secretary – TBC

Occasional Helpers& YoungLeaders

Occasional Helpers& YoungLeaders

When and where

Our address and how to find us

Rockcliffe Hall, Rockcliffe Street, Whitley Bay, NE26 2NW

Troop nights

Beavers meet on a Tuesday from 6.30-7.30pm

Cubs meet on a Monday from 6.30-7.45pm

Scouts meet on a Monday from 7.45pm-9.15pm

Meet at the hut unless arrangements for a different meeting place have been made. Pleaselet us know if you are happy for your child to walk home alone. You do not have to let usknow if your child cannot attend a session, although for specific activities, it would be great ifyou could send a text or email.

Charity Registration No 106 1305

Getting in touch

Getting in touch

Please use the following details to get in touch with us.

Beavers – Paddy Drought - 0780 892 2329 - drought.patrick@googlemail.com

Cubs – Bill Marshall - – 07778 349547 - w.marshall@hotmail.co.uk

Scouts – Jamie Watt – 0792 344786– northeastwatties@virginmedia.com

Group/Scouts – Shelley Peterson – 07711 109974 – shelley.peterson@uk.pwc.com

For overall group enquiries, membership queries , etc. please contact Shelley.

We have a new facebook page which contains details of all events (click events) andphotos/videos of camps/activities. This is a closed group and is only available toparents of members. Search for firstseventh whitley bay and add as friend to join.

How you can help

Getting involved

Scouting depends on it’s adult volunteers and we warmly welcome your involvement.Parents often find scouting rewarding and fun, and no prior experience is needed. Weoperate an occasional helper rota, this means that one week in three you will help run thetroop session. You are also welcome to help with activities and camps, and for those thatdo go on camp to help, there is no charge, and younger children can often beaccommodated. We are a friendly and sociable group that is grateful for any help it gets –many parents move through the sections with their children, and enjoy camps and socialactivities. In accordance with Scout Association rules, parents are required to go throughthe CRB process.

Should you wish to become a warranted leader, the scout association offers Nationallyrecognised training, typical qualifications can include First Aid, and qualifications in activities,such as climbing, water sports, sailing, archery and even chainsaw use. You can alsoachieve tutoring qualifications in any/all of our activities.achieve tutoring qualifications in any/all of our activities.

If you would like to volunteer, please contact Shelley Peterson (GSL).

Stuff we always need

We can always use spare kit, sometimes, on camp, it gets wet and muddy, sometimes it isforgotten. We are tremendously grateful if you’d like to send any of the following to the hutfor re-use – don’t worry about it being old/worn – it is warm and dry!.

- Uniform for any section-Old walking boots/wellies-Waterproofs/raincoats/warm “puffa” jackets-Fleece jackets-Sleeping bags-Rolly Mats/Sleeping mats

PricewaterhouseCoopersPricewaterhouseCoopers

Welcome to 1st/7th Whitley Bay SeaScout Group

Thank you for showing an interest in 1st/7th Whitley Bay Scout Group. Although there are 10Scout Groups in Whitley Bay, we are the only sea scouts. We have grown into a friendly,active Group providing camps, activities and events as well as the regular weekly meetingswhich are held at the Scout Hall during term time. There are three Scouting sections within theGroup which cover all ages from 6 to 14 and each section has its own programme of activitiessuitable for its age group. Scouting offers challenge and adventure to 400,000 young peopleand 100,000 adults across the UK. We believe in helping our young people who come to the1st/7th fulfil their potential by working in teams, learning by doing and thinking for themselves.We give people of every background the chance to stretch themselves, learn new skills andmake life long friends.make life long friends.

Our Sections

BEAVERSChildren join Beavers whenthey are 6 years old andremain in the section until theyare 8. The Beaver motto is'Fun and Friends' and thechildren undertake a widevariety of activities includingworking for badges. Whenpossible we offer the childrenthe chance to camp with aparent to see at first handwhat happens when the olderchildren go to camp.

CUBSChildren join Cubs when theyare 8 years old and move upto Scouts when they are 10½.There are a number of awardsand proficiency badges for thechildren to achieve. The Cubsusually take part in at leastone camp a year and anumber of Section, Group andDistrict activities includingcompetitions, canoeing andparades.

SCOUTSChildren join Scouts at 10½ andleave at 14 years old. The childrenwork for a number of challengesand proficiency badges with theultimate achievement being theChief Scouts Gold Award. Thereare a number of camps throughoutthe year and the opportunity to trynumerous activities such ascanoeing, cycling, caving, archery,shooting, cooking, surfing, skiingand hiking. The Scout Group willbe going on its first internationalcamp in 2014.

Practical Things – Joining

How can my child join the Group ?

Simply send an email to our secretary, cc the Group Scout Leader. Should your child bethe right age, and subject to places, being available you will receive an form to fill in withyour contact information, giftaid details, and photo permission, and this information pack.You will be provided with a start date and should just bring your child to the hut at the starttime that week. As scouting is so popular, there are not always places in our sections. Ifthis is the case, we can either put you on our waiting list, or direct you to another group inthe area (or both ).

For the first few meetings, your child needs nothing at all to experience the magic ofScouting. Please don’t feel you have to rush into buying your child a uniform, especially ifthey are not absolutely sure that Scouting is for them. Casual clothes can be worn until theymake up their mind. They will have about 4-6 weeks to decide, during which time they willget to know their Leaders and other members of their section.

If your child is too young to join Beavers currently, we operate an interest list – if you provideyour contact details, name/dob of child, we will contact you as he/she approaches 6 yearsold, and as places become available. These are on a first come first served basis - so thereis no drawback to applying early.

Practical Things - Uniform

Uniform

The Scout Association produces the range of uniform for all age groups, and religiousfaiths. Uniform can be bought online or from the outdoor shop on Ilfracombe Gardens –ebay/school friends may be a good source of second hand uniform. Although Beaver andCub uniform is the same for all groups please be aware that you will need to buy Sea Scoutuniform (blue shirt) rather than land or air scout uniform (beige shirt).

Beavers: Turquoise crew neck sweatshirt, Navy Blue activity trousers (or alternatively weardark activity-type trousers).Cubs: Dark Green crew neck sweatshirt, Navy Blue activity trousers and/or shorts (oralternatively wear dark activity-type trousers)Scouts: We are sea scouts, so wear a pale blue shirt, Navy Blue activity trousers and/orshorts Leather Scout belt & buckle (optional).

Members first necker/woggle is provided free of charge on investiture. Badges are alsoMembers first necker/woggle is provided free of charge on investiture. Badges are alsoprovided. Further neckers can be purchased from the group (£2.50)

No other equipment is needed, although for camps, your child should have access to itemson the issued kit list – these are things like a sleeping bag/wellies/waterproof jacket etc. (wecan usually find kit to borrow if necessary – again speak to a leader). If there are any issuesaround being able to afford uniform, please speak to the Group Scout Leader, in confidence.

Investiture and Behaviour

Ceremonies are an important and traditional part of Scouting. In the Scout Section, theyinclude the Investiture, Flag Break and Flag Down, Moving On Ceremony and Inspections.They are short, simple and sincere, and follow an established pattern, so that, individualsknow what to expect and do. We will guide your child through these ceremonies, and weexpect that , in return, they are treated with respect. Similarly most sections operate a codeof conduct, often created by the young people in that section, and behaviour that spoilsscouting for others is not tolerated. We would always seek to tackle issues at the time theyarise, but would ask for your support should problems continue . Fortunately, this is veryrare.

Practical Things - Badges

Where do the badges go ?

The young people in all three sections work hard to gain new skills, and are awardedbadges , which can be sewn or glued to their uniform to recognise their achievement. Thecost of badges is covered by the group, but the effort of getting them onto their uniform isnot. Lots of parents have asked “where do the badges go ?” so we’ve included a fewpictures below to help. The Scout Association also has this information on their website,and photos are available on our facebook page.

Note our scouts wear thepale blue sea scout shirt.

Practical Things - Costs

What does it cost

Scout Groups charge subscriptions to cover cost of equipment and the resources to enableus to deliver good quality Scouting. Part of those subscriptions (subs) go towards the annualmembership fee paid to headquarters for the day-to-day running of The Scout Associationthat includes insurance for all members.

Subs of £28.00 (Beaver Scout section) per term (3 terms)£28.00 (Cub Scout section) per term (3 terms)£28.00 (Scout section) per term (3 terms)

If you have three children or more in the group , the third and subsequent children arecharged at half the above fees. We also operate a “settling in” period where your child canmake sure they want to continue before parting with subs.

Subs are collected at the start of each term, these payments can be made by cheque orSubs are collected at the start of each term, these payments can be made by cheque orcash via the Section Leader. Please make cheques payable to 1st/7th Whitley Bay ScoutGroup with child’s name and purpose of payment on the back.

Some activities and camps have an additional charge, this is based on the cost of runningthe activity and are good value – for example, a weekend patrol camp will usually cost £30-£40 per child to include accommodation, activities/equipment, and all food. Camps withexternally run activities cost a little more.

Occasionally, during troop nights we ask for a contribution towards an activity – generally wehave already subsidised this – an example is a recent surfing school, where the cost was £5instead of £25.

Financial Help

We appreciate that funds can sometimes be tight. If you need a bit of help with the cost of acamp etc or if you want to spread the payments, then please have a quiet chat with one ofthe leaders. We are as flexible as possible and would rather know in advance than bechasing you later! It is not our policy to exclude any young person from an activity becauseof cost.

Practical Things – Your information

Information form and Health forms

Along with this pack you should receive an information form which you should complete infull. This is collected so that we can contact you if your child is ill, and to send younotifications of scouting events, and to collect permission to photograph your child duringscouting activities. The form also contains a gift-aid consent form,. The Group is able torecover income tax on any donation provided a declaration has been made to cover the taxreclaim. Donations may now be of any value. The only criteria is that the individual makingthe donation has to pay income tax or capital gains tax of at least the amount to berecovered by theGroup. If you sign attached declaration, 28p in each £1 can be claimed back by the Groupfrom the ‘Tax Man’. This will be used to provide equipment and activities for the children.

An electronic copy is held by the group for scouting administration purposes only, and theadministration of gift-aid. The data will not be passed on to other parties.

The Scout Association Rules stipulate that no child is allowed to undertake any activitywithout a Health Form. This is issued for each activity and must contain current contactdetails and medication taken during the activity.

If, before any activity, you have information about your child which you fell it would be usefulfor leaders to know, please do share it with the leader running the activity. Even knowingsmall things such as a child can have nightmares at night, or is frightened of heights,means we can prepare better. The information will not be shared, and there are few issueswe cannot overcome.

CRB disclosure

Scouting continues to hold the safety and wellbeing of your child with utmost importance. Itis therefore the policy of The Scout Association that every adult in Scouting should completea ‘CRB disclosure’, every adult in Scouting means – any adult who holds a role within ourorganisation be it, parent helper, Cub Leader, Group Treasurer, or Group Chair.

Our Leaders

All of our warranted leaders (see organisation chart/contact list) are volunteers and put in a lotof effort to run their section, organise activities, run camps and attend Group planningmeetings and Scout Association training – although much of this is enjoyable, they will oftenneed help and support from parents. 1st/7th is led by a Group Scout Leader with the support ofthe Group Executive Committee. This committee consists of the Group Chairman, Secretaryand Treasurer, Section Leaders and parent representatives. The Committee is responsible forthe maintenance of the HQ, Group finance, public relations and fund raising..

Beaver Leader

Paddy Drought

ABL

Sarah Sutton

ABL

TBC

Section AssistantMichael

Occasional Helpers& YoungLeaders

Our Team

Shelley Peterson

Group ScoutLeader

Cub Leader

Bill Marshall

MichaelHenderson

Section Assistant

GeorgeWhiteman

Scout LeaderJamie Watt

ASL

Sue Duerdin

Section Assistant

Vicky Farrer

Section AssistantJason Nash

ASL ShelleyPeterson

Executive Committee

Chairman – Kevin Peterson

Treasurer - Vacant Group Secretary – TBC

Occasional Helpers& YoungLeaders

Occasional Helpers& YoungLeaders

When and where

Our address and how to find us

Rockcliffe Hall, Rockcliffe Street, Whitley Bay, NE26 2NW

Troop nights

Beavers meet on a Tuesday from 6.30-7.30pm

Cubs meet on a Monday from 6.30-7.45pm

Scouts meet on a Monday from 7.45pm-9.15pm

Meet at the hut unless arrangements for a different meeting place have been made. Pleaselet us know if you are happy for your child to walk home alone. You do not have to let usknow if your child cannot attend a session, although for specific activities, it would be great ifyou could send a text or email.

Charity Registration No 106 1305

Getting in touch

Getting in touch

Please use the following details to get in touch with us.

Beavers – Paddy Drought - 0780 892 2329 - drought.patrick@googlemail.com

Cubs – Bill Marshall - – 07778 349547 - w.marshall@hotmail.co.uk

Scouts – Jamie Watt – 0792 344786– northeastwatties@virginmedia.com

Group/Scouts – Shelley Peterson – 07711 109974 – shelley.peterson@uk.pwc.com

For overall group enquiries, membership queries , etc. please contact Shelley.

We have a new facebook page which contains details of all events (click events) andphotos/videos of camps/activities. This is a closed group and is only available toparents of members. Search for firstseventh whitley bay and add as friend to join.

How you can help

Getting involved

Scouting depends on it’s adult volunteers and we warmly welcome your involvement.Parents often find scouting rewarding and fun, and no prior experience is needed. Weoperate an occasional helper rota, this means that one week in three you will help run thetroop session. You are also welcome to help with activities and camps, and for those thatdo go on camp to help, there is no charge, and younger children can often beaccommodated. We are a friendly and sociable group that is grateful for any help it gets –many parents move through the sections with their children, and enjoy camps and socialactivities. In accordance with Scout Association rules, parents are required to go throughthe CRB process.

Should you wish to become a warranted leader, the scout association offers Nationallyrecognised training, typical qualifications can include First Aid, and qualifications in activities,such as climbing, water sports, sailing, archery and even chainsaw use. You can alsoachieve tutoring qualifications in any/all of our activities.achieve tutoring qualifications in any/all of our activities.

If you would like to volunteer, please contact Shelley Peterson (GSL).

Stuff we always need

We can always use spare kit, sometimes, on camp, it gets wet and muddy, sometimes it isforgotten. We are tremendously grateful if you’d like to send any of the following to the hutfor re-use – don’t worry about it being old/worn – it is warm and dry!.

- Uniform for any section-Old walking boots/wellies-Waterproofs/raincoats/warm “puffa” jackets-Fleece jackets-Sleeping bags-Rolly Mats/Sleeping mats

PricewaterhouseCoopersPricewaterhouseCoopers

Welcome to 1st/7th Whitley Bay SeaScout Group

Thank you for showing an interest in 1st/7th Whitley Bay Scout Group. Although there are 10Scout Groups in Whitley Bay, we are the only sea scouts. We have grown into a friendly,active Group providing camps, activities and events as well as the regular weekly meetingswhich are held at the Scout Hall during term time. There are three Scouting sections within theGroup which cover all ages from 6 to 14 and each section has its own programme of activitiessuitable for its age group. Scouting offers challenge and adventure to 400,000 young peopleand 100,000 adults across the UK. We believe in helping our young people who come to the1st/7th fulfil their potential by working in teams, learning by doing and thinking for themselves.We give people of every background the chance to stretch themselves, learn new skills andmake life long friends.make life long friends.

Our Sections

BEAVERSChildren join Beavers whenthey are 6 years old andremain in the section until theyare 8. The Beaver motto is'Fun and Friends' and thechildren undertake a widevariety of activities includingworking for badges. Whenpossible we offer the childrenthe chance to camp with aparent to see at first handwhat happens when the olderchildren go to camp.

CUBSChildren join Cubs when theyare 8 years old and move upto Scouts when they are 10½.There are a number of awardsand proficiency badges for thechildren to achieve. The Cubsusually take part in at leastone camp a year and anumber of Section, Group andDistrict activities includingcompetitions, canoeing andparades.

SCOUTSChildren join Scouts at 10½ andleave at 14 years old. The childrenwork for a number of challengesand proficiency badges with theultimate achievement being theChief Scouts Gold Award. Thereare a number of camps throughoutthe year and the opportunity to trynumerous activities such ascanoeing, cycling, caving, archery,shooting, cooking, surfing, skiingand hiking. The Scout Group willbe going on its first internationalcamp in 2014.

Practical Things – Joining

How can my child join the Group ?

Simply send an email to our secretary, cc the Group Scout Leader. Should your child bethe right age, and subject to places, being available you will receive an form to fill in withyour contact information, giftaid details, and photo permission, and this information pack.You will be provided with a start date and should just bring your child to the hut at the starttime that week. As scouting is so popular, there are not always places in our sections. Ifthis is the case, we can either put you on our waiting list, or direct you to another group inthe area (or both ).

For the first few meetings, your child needs nothing at all to experience the magic ofScouting. Please don’t feel you have to rush into buying your child a uniform, especially ifthey are not absolutely sure that Scouting is for them. Casual clothes can be worn until theymake up their mind. They will have about 4-6 weeks to decide, during which time they willget to know their Leaders and other members of their section.

If your child is too young to join Beavers currently, we operate an interest list – if you provideyour contact details, name/dob of child, we will contact you as he/she approaches 6 yearsold, and as places become available. These are on a first come first served basis - so thereis no drawback to applying early.

Practical Things - Uniform

Uniform

The Scout Association produces the range of uniform for all age groups, and religiousfaiths. Uniform can be bought online or from the outdoor shop on Ilfracombe Gardens –ebay/school friends may be a good source of second hand uniform. Although Beaver andCub uniform is the same for all groups please be aware that you will need to buy Sea Scoutuniform (blue shirt) rather than land or air scout uniform (beige shirt).

Beavers: Turquoise crew neck sweatshirt, Navy Blue activity trousers (or alternatively weardark activity-type trousers).Cubs: Dark Green crew neck sweatshirt, Navy Blue activity trousers and/or shorts (oralternatively wear dark activity-type trousers)Scouts: We are sea scouts, so wear a pale blue shirt, Navy Blue activity trousers and/orshorts Leather Scout belt & buckle (optional).

Members first necker/woggle is provided free of charge on investiture. Badges are alsoMembers first necker/woggle is provided free of charge on investiture. Badges are alsoprovided. Further neckers can be purchased from the group (£2.50)

No other equipment is needed, although for camps, your child should have access to itemson the issued kit list – these are things like a sleeping bag/wellies/waterproof jacket etc. (wecan usually find kit to borrow if necessary – again speak to a leader). If there are any issuesaround being able to afford uniform, please speak to the Group Scout Leader, in confidence.

Investiture and Behaviour

Ceremonies are an important and traditional part of Scouting. In the Scout Section, theyinclude the Investiture, Flag Break and Flag Down, Moving On Ceremony and Inspections.They are short, simple and sincere, and follow an established pattern, so that, individualsknow what to expect and do. We will guide your child through these ceremonies, and weexpect that , in return, they are treated with respect. Similarly most sections operate a codeof conduct, often created by the young people in that section, and behaviour that spoilsscouting for others is not tolerated. We would always seek to tackle issues at the time theyarise, but would ask for your support should problems continue . Fortunately, this is veryrare.

Practical Things - Badges

Where do the badges go ?

The young people in all three sections work hard to gain new skills, and are awardedbadges , which can be sewn or glued to their uniform to recognise their achievement. Thecost of badges is covered by the group, but the effort of getting them onto their uniform isnot. Lots of parents have asked “where do the badges go ?” so we’ve included a fewpictures below to help. The Scout Association also has this information on their website,and photos are available on our facebook page.

Note our scouts wear thepale blue sea scout shirt.

Practical Things - Costs

What does it cost

Scout Groups charge subscriptions to cover cost of equipment and the resources to enableus to deliver good quality Scouting. Part of those subscriptions (subs) go towards the annualmembership fee paid to headquarters for the day-to-day running of The Scout Associationthat includes insurance for all members.

Subs of £28.00 (Beaver Scout section) per term (3 terms)£28.00 (Cub Scout section) per term (3 terms)£28.00 (Scout section) per term (3 terms)

If you have three children or more in the group , the third and subsequent children arecharged at half the above fees. We also operate a “settling in” period where your child canmake sure they want to continue before parting with subs.

Subs are collected at the start of each term, these payments can be made by cheque orSubs are collected at the start of each term, these payments can be made by cheque orcash via the Section Leader. Please make cheques payable to 1st/7th Whitley Bay ScoutGroup with child’s name and purpose of payment on the back.

Some activities and camps have an additional charge, this is based on the cost of runningthe activity and are good value – for example, a weekend patrol camp will usually cost £30-£40 per child to include accommodation, activities/equipment, and all food. Camps withexternally run activities cost a little more.

Occasionally, during troop nights we ask for a contribution towards an activity – generally wehave already subsidised this – an example is a recent surfing school, where the cost was £5instead of £25.

Financial Help

We appreciate that funds can sometimes be tight. If you need a bit of help with the cost of acamp etc or if you want to spread the payments, then please have a quiet chat with one ofthe leaders. We are as flexible as possible and would rather know in advance than bechasing you later! It is not our policy to exclude any young person from an activity becauseof cost.

Practical Things – Your information

Information form and Health forms

Along with this pack you should receive an information form which you should complete infull. This is collected so that we can contact you if your child is ill, and to send younotifications of scouting events, and to collect permission to photograph your child duringscouting activities. The form also contains a gift-aid consent form,. The Group is able torecover income tax on any donation provided a declaration has been made to cover the taxreclaim. Donations may now be of any value. The only criteria is that the individual makingthe donation has to pay income tax or capital gains tax of at least the amount to berecovered by theGroup. If you sign attached declaration, 28p in each £1 can be claimed back by the Groupfrom the ‘Tax Man’. This will be used to provide equipment and activities for the children.

An electronic copy is held by the group for scouting administration purposes only, and theadministration of gift-aid. The data will not be passed on to other parties.

The Scout Association Rules stipulate that no child is allowed to undertake any activitywithout a Health Form. This is issued for each activity and must contain current contactdetails and medication taken during the activity.

If, before any activity, you have information about your child which you fell it would be usefulfor leaders to know, please do share it with the leader running the activity. Even knowingsmall things such as a child can have nightmares at night, or is frightened of heights,means we can prepare better. The information will not be shared, and there are few issueswe cannot overcome.

CRB disclosure

Scouting continues to hold the safety and wellbeing of your child with utmost importance. Itis therefore the policy of The Scout Association that every adult in Scouting should completea ‘CRB disclosure’, every adult in Scouting means – any adult who holds a role within ourorganisation be it, parent helper, Cub Leader, Group Treasurer, or Group Chair.

Our Leaders

All of our warranted leaders (see organisation chart/contact list) are volunteers and put in a lotof effort to run their section, organise activities, run camps and attend Group planningmeetings and Scout Association training – although much of this is enjoyable, they will oftenneed help and support from parents. 1st/7th is led by a Group Scout Leader with the support ofthe Group Executive Committee. This committee consists of the Group Chairman, Secretaryand Treasurer, Section Leaders and parent representatives. The Committee is responsible forthe maintenance of the HQ, Group finance, public relations and fund raising..

Beaver Leader

Paddy Drought

ABL

Sarah Sutton

ABL

TBC

Section AssistantMichael

Occasional Helpers& YoungLeaders

Our Team

Shelley Peterson

Group ScoutLeader

Cub Leader

Bill Marshall

MichaelHenderson

Section Assistant

GeorgeWhiteman

Scout LeaderJamie Watt

ASL

Sue Duerdin

Section Assistant

Vicky Farrer

Section AssistantJason Nash

ASL ShelleyPeterson

Executive Committee

Chairman – Kevin Peterson

Treasurer - Vacant Group Secretary – TBC

Occasional Helpers& YoungLeaders

Occasional Helpers& YoungLeaders

When and where

Our address and how to find us

Rockcliffe Hall, Rockcliffe Street, Whitley Bay, NE26 2NW

Troop nights

Beavers meet on a Tuesday from 6.30-7.30pm

Cubs meet on a Monday from 6.30-7.45pm

Scouts meet on a Monday from 7.45pm-9.15pm

Meet at the hut unless arrangements for a different meeting place have been made. Pleaselet us know if you are happy for your child to walk home alone. You do not have to let usknow if your child cannot attend a session, although for specific activities, it would be great ifyou could send a text or email.

Charity Registration No 106 1305

Getting in touch

Getting in touch

Please use the following details to get in touch with us.

Beavers – Paddy Drought - 0780 892 2329 - drought.patrick@googlemail.com

Cubs – Bill Marshall - – 07778 349547 - w.marshall@hotmail.co.uk

Scouts – Jamie Watt – 0792 344786– northeastwatties@virginmedia.com

Group/Scouts – Shelley Peterson – 07711 109974 – shelley.peterson@uk.pwc.com

For overall group enquiries, membership queries , etc. please contact Shelley.

We have a new facebook page which contains details of all events (click events) andphotos/videos of camps/activities. This is a closed group and is only available toparents of members. Search for firstseventh whitley bay and add as friend to join.

How you can help

Getting involved

Scouting depends on it’s adult volunteers and we warmly welcome your involvement.Parents often find scouting rewarding and fun, and no prior experience is needed. Weoperate an occasional helper rota, this means that one week in three you will help run thetroop session. You are also welcome to help with activities and camps, and for those thatdo go on camp to help, there is no charge, and younger children can often beaccommodated. We are a friendly and sociable group that is grateful for any help it gets –many parents move through the sections with their children, and enjoy camps and socialactivities. In accordance with Scout Association rules, parents are required to go throughthe CRB process.

Should you wish to become a warranted leader, the scout association offers Nationallyrecognised training, typical qualifications can include First Aid, and qualifications in activities,such as climbing, water sports, sailing, archery and even chainsaw use. You can alsoachieve tutoring qualifications in any/all of our activities.achieve tutoring qualifications in any/all of our activities.

If you would like to volunteer, please contact Shelley Peterson (GSL).

Stuff we always need

We can always use spare kit, sometimes, on camp, it gets wet and muddy, sometimes it isforgotten. We are tremendously grateful if you’d like to send any of the following to the hutfor re-use – don’t worry about it being old/worn – it is warm and dry!.

- Uniform for any section-Old walking boots/wellies-Waterproofs/raincoats/warm “puffa” jackets-Fleece jackets-Sleeping bags-Rolly Mats/Sleeping mats

PricewaterhouseCoopersPricewaterhouseCoopers

Welcome to 1st/7th Whitley Bay SeaScout Group

Thank you for showing an interest in 1st/7th Whitley Bay Scout Group. Although there are 10Scout Groups in Whitley Bay, we are the only sea scouts. We have grown into a friendly,active Group providing camps, activities and events as well as the regular weekly meetingswhich are held at the Scout Hall during term time. There are three Scouting sections within theGroup which cover all ages from 6 to 14 and each section has its own programme of activitiessuitable for its age group. Scouting offers challenge and adventure to 400,000 young peopleand 100,000 adults across the UK. We believe in helping our young people who come to the1st/7th fulfil their potential by working in teams, learning by doing and thinking for themselves.We give people of every background the chance to stretch themselves, learn new skills andmake life long friends.make life long friends.

Our Sections

BEAVERSChildren join Beavers whenthey are 6 years old andremain in the section until theyare 8. The Beaver motto is'Fun and Friends' and thechildren undertake a widevariety of activities includingworking for badges. Whenpossible we offer the childrenthe chance to camp with aparent to see at first handwhat happens when the olderchildren go to camp.

CUBSChildren join Cubs when theyare 8 years old and move upto Scouts when they are 10½.There are a number of awardsand proficiency badges for thechildren to achieve. The Cubsusually take part in at leastone camp a year and anumber of Section, Group andDistrict activities includingcompetitions, canoeing andparades.

SCOUTSChildren join Scouts at 10½ andleave at 14 years old. The childrenwork for a number of challengesand proficiency badges with theultimate achievement being theChief Scouts Gold Award. Thereare a number of camps throughoutthe year and the opportunity to trynumerous activities such ascanoeing, cycling, caving, archery,shooting, cooking, surfing, skiingand hiking. The Scout Group willbe going on its first internationalcamp in 2014.

Practical Things – Joining

How can my child join the Group ?

Simply send an email to our secretary, cc the Group Scout Leader. Should your child bethe right age, and subject to places, being available you will receive an form to fill in withyour contact information, giftaid details, and photo permission, and this information pack.You will be provided with a start date and should just bring your child to the hut at the starttime that week. As scouting is so popular, there are not always places in our sections. Ifthis is the case, we can either put you on our waiting list, or direct you to another group inthe area (or both ).

For the first few meetings, your child needs nothing at all to experience the magic ofScouting. Please don’t feel you have to rush into buying your child a uniform, especially ifthey are not absolutely sure that Scouting is for them. Casual clothes can be worn until theymake up their mind. They will have about 4-6 weeks to decide, during which time they willget to know their Leaders and other members of their section.

If your child is too young to join Beavers currently, we operate an interest list – if you provideyour contact details, name/dob of child, we will contact you as he/she approaches 6 yearsold, and as places become available. These are on a first come first served basis - so thereis no drawback to applying early.

Practical Things - Uniform

Uniform

The Scout Association produces the range of uniform for all age groups, and religiousfaiths. Uniform can be bought online or from the outdoor shop on Ilfracombe Gardens –ebay/school friends may be a good source of second hand uniform. Although Beaver andCub uniform is the same for all groups please be aware that you will need to buy Sea Scoutuniform (blue shirt) rather than land or air scout uniform (beige shirt).

Beavers: Turquoise crew neck sweatshirt, Navy Blue activity trousers (or alternatively weardark activity-type trousers).Cubs: Dark Green crew neck sweatshirt, Navy Blue activity trousers and/or shorts (oralternatively wear dark activity-type trousers)Scouts: We are sea scouts, so wear a pale blue shirt, Navy Blue activity trousers and/orshorts Leather Scout belt & buckle (optional).

Members first necker/woggle is provided free of charge on investiture. Badges are alsoMembers first necker/woggle is provided free of charge on investiture. Badges are alsoprovided. Further neckers can be purchased from the group (£2.50)

No other equipment is needed, although for camps, your child should have access to itemson the issued kit list – these are things like a sleeping bag/wellies/waterproof jacket etc. (wecan usually find kit to borrow if necessary – again speak to a leader). If there are any issuesaround being able to afford uniform, please speak to the Group Scout Leader, in confidence.

Investiture and Behaviour

Ceremonies are an important and traditional part of Scouting. In the Scout Section, theyinclude the Investiture, Flag Break and Flag Down, Moving On Ceremony and Inspections.They are short, simple and sincere, and follow an established pattern, so that, individualsknow what to expect and do. We will guide your child through these ceremonies, and weexpect that , in return, they are treated with respect. Similarly most sections operate a codeof conduct, often created by the young people in that section, and behaviour that spoilsscouting for others is not tolerated. We would always seek to tackle issues at the time theyarise, but would ask for your support should problems continue . Fortunately, this is veryrare.

Practical Things - Badges

Where do the badges go ?

The young people in all three sections work hard to gain new skills, and are awardedbadges , which can be sewn or glued to their uniform to recognise their achievement. Thecost of badges is covered by the group, but the effort of getting them onto their uniform isnot. Lots of parents have asked “where do the badges go ?” so we’ve included a fewpictures below to help. The Scout Association also has this information on their website,and photos are available on our facebook page.

Note our scouts wear thepale blue sea scout shirt.

Practical Things - Costs

What does it cost

Scout Groups charge subscriptions to cover cost of equipment and the resources to enableus to deliver good quality Scouting. Part of those subscriptions (subs) go towards the annualmembership fee paid to headquarters for the day-to-day running of The Scout Associationthat includes insurance for all members.

Subs of £28.00 (Beaver Scout section) per term (3 terms)£28.00 (Cub Scout section) per term (3 terms)£28.00 (Scout section) per term (3 terms)

If you have three children or more in the group , the third and subsequent children arecharged at half the above fees. We also operate a “settling in” period where your child canmake sure they want to continue before parting with subs.

Subs are collected at the start of each term, these payments can be made by cheque orSubs are collected at the start of each term, these payments can be made by cheque orcash via the Section Leader. Please make cheques payable to 1st/7th Whitley Bay ScoutGroup with child’s name and purpose of payment on the back.

Some activities and camps have an additional charge, this is based on the cost of runningthe activity and are good value – for example, a weekend patrol camp will usually cost £30-£40 per child to include accommodation, activities/equipment, and all food. Camps withexternally run activities cost a little more.

Occasionally, during troop nights we ask for a contribution towards an activity – generally wehave already subsidised this – an example is a recent surfing school, where the cost was £5instead of £25.

Financial Help

We appreciate that funds can sometimes be tight. If you need a bit of help with the cost of acamp etc or if you want to spread the payments, then please have a quiet chat with one ofthe leaders. We are as flexible as possible and would rather know in advance than bechasing you later! It is not our policy to exclude any young person from an activity becauseof cost.

Practical Things – Your information

Information form and Health forms

Along with this pack you should receive an information form which you should complete infull. This is collected so that we can contact you if your child is ill, and to send younotifications of scouting events, and to collect permission to photograph your child duringscouting activities. The form also contains a gift-aid consent form,. The Group is able torecover income tax on any donation provided a declaration has been made to cover the taxreclaim. Donations may now be of any value. The only criteria is that the individual makingthe donation has to pay income tax or capital gains tax of at least the amount to berecovered by theGroup. If you sign attached declaration, 28p in each £1 can be claimed back by the Groupfrom the ‘Tax Man’. This will be used to provide equipment and activities for the children.

An electronic copy is held by the group for scouting administration purposes only, and theadministration of gift-aid. The data will not be passed on to other parties.

The Scout Association Rules stipulate that no child is allowed to undertake any activitywithout a Health Form. This is issued for each activity and must contain current contactdetails and medication taken during the activity.

If, before any activity, you have information about your child which you fell it would be usefulfor leaders to know, please do share it with the leader running the activity. Even knowingsmall things such as a child can have nightmares at night, or is frightened of heights,means we can prepare better. The information will not be shared, and there are few issueswe cannot overcome.

CRB disclosure

Scouting continues to hold the safety and wellbeing of your child with utmost importance. Itis therefore the policy of The Scout Association that every adult in Scouting should completea ‘CRB disclosure’, every adult in Scouting means – any adult who holds a role within ourorganisation be it, parent helper, Cub Leader, Group Treasurer, or Group Chair.

Our Leaders

All of our warranted leaders (see organisation chart/contact list) are volunteers and put in a lotof effort to run their section, organise activities, run camps and attend Group planningmeetings and Scout Association training – although much of this is enjoyable, they will oftenneed help and support from parents. 1st/7th is led by a Group Scout Leader with the support ofthe Group Executive Committee. This committee consists of the Group Chairman, Secretaryand Treasurer, Section Leaders and parent representatives. The Committee is responsible forthe maintenance of the HQ, Group finance, public relations and fund raising..

Beaver Leader

Paddy Drought

ABL

Sarah Sutton

ABL

TBC

Section AssistantMichael

Occasional Helpers& YoungLeaders

Our Team

Shelley Peterson

Group ScoutLeader

Cub Leader

Bill Marshall

MichaelHenderson

Section Assistant

GeorgeWhiteman

Scout LeaderJamie Watt

ASL

Sue Duerdin

Section Assistant

Vicky Farrer

Section AssistantJason Nash

ASL ShelleyPeterson

Executive Committee

Chairman – Kevin Peterson

Treasurer - Vacant Group Secretary – TBC

Occasional Helpers& YoungLeaders

Occasional Helpers& YoungLeaders

When and where

Our address and how to find us

Rockcliffe Hall, Rockcliffe Street, Whitley Bay, NE26 2NW

Troop nights

Beavers meet on a Tuesday from 6.30-7.30pm

Cubs meet on a Monday from 6.30-7.45pm

Scouts meet on a Monday from 7.45pm-9.15pm

Meet at the hut unless arrangements for a different meeting place have been made. Pleaselet us know if you are happy for your child to walk home alone. You do not have to let usknow if your child cannot attend a session, although for specific activities, it would be great ifyou could send a text or email.

Charity Registration No 106 1305

Getting in touch

Getting in touch

Please use the following details to get in touch with us.

Beavers – Paddy Drought - 0780 892 2329 - drought.patrick@googlemail.com

Cubs – Bill Marshall - – 07778 349547 - w.marshall@hotmail.co.uk

Scouts – Jamie Watt – 0792 344786– northeastwatties@virginmedia.com

Group/Scouts – Shelley Peterson – 07711 109974 – shelley.peterson@uk.pwc.com

For overall group enquiries, membership queries , etc. please contact Shelley.

We have a new facebook page which contains details of all events (click events) andphotos/videos of camps/activities. This is a closed group and is only available toparents of members. Search for firstseventh whitley bay and add as friend to join.

How you can help

Getting involved

Scouting depends on it’s adult volunteers and we warmly welcome your involvement.Parents often find scouting rewarding and fun, and no prior experience is needed. Weoperate an occasional helper rota, this means that one week in three you will help run thetroop session. You are also welcome to help with activities and camps, and for those thatdo go on camp to help, there is no charge, and younger children can often beaccommodated. We are a friendly and sociable group that is grateful for any help it gets –many parents move through the sections with their children, and enjoy camps and socialactivities. In accordance with Scout Association rules, parents are required to go throughthe CRB process.

Should you wish to become a warranted leader, the scout association offers Nationallyrecognised training, typical qualifications can include First Aid, and qualifications in activities,such as climbing, water sports, sailing, archery and even chainsaw use. You can alsoachieve tutoring qualifications in any/all of our activities.achieve tutoring qualifications in any/all of our activities.

If you would like to volunteer, please contact Shelley Peterson (GSL).

Stuff we always need

We can always use spare kit, sometimes, on camp, it gets wet and muddy, sometimes it isforgotten. We are tremendously grateful if you’d like to send any of the following to the hutfor re-use – don’t worry about it being old/worn – it is warm and dry!.

- Uniform for any section-Old walking boots/wellies-Waterproofs/raincoats/warm “puffa” jackets-Fleece jackets-Sleeping bags-Rolly Mats/Sleeping mats

PricewaterhouseCoopersPricewaterhouseCoopers

Welcome to 1st/7th Whitley Bay SeaScout Group

Thank you for showing an interest in 1st/7th Whitley Bay Scout Group. Although there are 10Scout Groups in Whitley Bay, we are the only sea scouts. We have grown into a friendly,active Group providing camps, activities and events as well as the regular weekly meetingswhich are held at the Scout Hall during term time. There are three Scouting sections within theGroup which cover all ages from 6 to 14 and each section has its own programme of activitiessuitable for its age group. Scouting offers challenge and adventure to 400,000 young peopleand 100,000 adults across the UK. We believe in helping our young people who come to the1st/7th fulfil their potential by working in teams, learning by doing and thinking for themselves.We give people of every background the chance to stretch themselves, learn new skills andmake life long friends.make life long friends.

Our Sections

BEAVERSChildren join Beavers whenthey are 6 years old andremain in the section until theyare 8. The Beaver motto is'Fun and Friends' and thechildren undertake a widevariety of activities includingworking for badges. Whenpossible we offer the childrenthe chance to camp with aparent to see at first handwhat happens when the olderchildren go to camp.

CUBSChildren join Cubs when theyare 8 years old and move upto Scouts when they are 10½.There are a number of awardsand proficiency badges for thechildren to achieve. The Cubsusually take part in at leastone camp a year and anumber of Section, Group andDistrict activities includingcompetitions, canoeing andparades.

SCOUTSChildren join Scouts at 10½ andleave at 14 years old. The childrenwork for a number of challengesand proficiency badges with theultimate achievement being theChief Scouts Gold Award. Thereare a number of camps throughoutthe year and the opportunity to trynumerous activities such ascanoeing, cycling, caving, archery,shooting, cooking, surfing, skiingand hiking. The Scout Group willbe going on its first internationalcamp in 2014.

Practical Things – Joining

How can my child join the Group ?

Simply send an email to our secretary, cc the Group Scout Leader. Should your child bethe right age, and subject to places, being available you will receive an form to fill in withyour contact information, giftaid details, and photo permission, and this information pack.You will be provided with a start date and should just bring your child to the hut at the starttime that week. As scouting is so popular, there are not always places in our sections. Ifthis is the case, we can either put you on our waiting list, or direct you to another group inthe area (or both ).

For the first few meetings, your child needs nothing at all to experience the magic ofScouting. Please don’t feel you have to rush into buying your child a uniform, especially ifthey are not absolutely sure that Scouting is for them. Casual clothes can be worn until theymake up their mind. They will have about 4-6 weeks to decide, during which time they willget to know their Leaders and other members of their section.

If your child is too young to join Beavers currently, we operate an interest list – if you provideyour contact details, name/dob of child, we will contact you as he/she approaches 6 yearsold, and as places become available. These are on a first come first served basis - so thereis no drawback to applying early.

Practical Things - Uniform

Uniform

The Scout Association produces the range of uniform for all age groups, and religiousfaiths. Uniform can be bought online or from the outdoor shop on Ilfracombe Gardens –ebay/school friends may be a good source of second hand uniform. Although Beaver andCub uniform is the same for all groups please be aware that you will need to buy Sea Scoutuniform (blue shirt) rather than land or air scout uniform (beige shirt).

Beavers: Turquoise crew neck sweatshirt, Navy Blue activity trousers (or alternatively weardark activity-type trousers).Cubs: Dark Green crew neck sweatshirt, Navy Blue activity trousers and/or shorts (oralternatively wear dark activity-type trousers)Scouts: We are sea scouts, so wear a pale blue shirt, Navy Blue activity trousers and/orshorts Leather Scout belt & buckle (optional).

Members first necker/woggle is provided free of charge on investiture. Badges are alsoMembers first necker/woggle is provided free of charge on investiture. Badges are alsoprovided. Further neckers can be purchased from the group (£2.50)

No other equipment is needed, although for camps, your child should have access to itemson the issued kit list – these are things like a sleeping bag/wellies/waterproof jacket etc. (wecan usually find kit to borrow if necessary – again speak to a leader). If there are any issuesaround being able to afford uniform, please speak to the Group Scout Leader, in confidence.

Investiture and Behaviour

Ceremonies are an important and traditional part of Scouting. In the Scout Section, theyinclude the Investiture, Flag Break and Flag Down, Moving On Ceremony and Inspections.They are short, simple and sincere, and follow an established pattern, so that, individualsknow what to expect and do. We will guide your child through these ceremonies, and weexpect that , in return, they are treated with respect. Similarly most sections operate a codeof conduct, often created by the young people in that section, and behaviour that spoilsscouting for others is not tolerated. We would always seek to tackle issues at the time theyarise, but would ask for your support should problems continue . Fortunately, this is veryrare.

Practical Things - Badges

Where do the badges go ?

The young people in all three sections work hard to gain new skills, and are awardedbadges , which can be sewn or glued to their uniform to recognise their achievement. Thecost of badges is covered by the group, but the effort of getting them onto their uniform isnot. Lots of parents have asked “where do the badges go ?” so we’ve included a fewpictures below to help. The Scout Association also has this information on their website,and photos are available on our facebook page.

Note our scouts wear thepale blue sea scout shirt.

Practical Things - Costs

What does it cost

Scout Groups charge subscriptions to cover cost of equipment and the resources to enableus to deliver good quality Scouting. Part of those subscriptions (subs) go towards the annualmembership fee paid to headquarters for the day-to-day running of The Scout Associationthat includes insurance for all members.

Subs of £28.00 (Beaver Scout section) per term (3 terms)£28.00 (Cub Scout section) per term (3 terms)£28.00 (Scout section) per term (3 terms)

If you have three children or more in the group , the third and subsequent children arecharged at half the above fees. We also operate a “settling in” period where your child canmake sure they want to continue before parting with subs.

Subs are collected at the start of each term, these payments can be made by cheque orSubs are collected at the start of each term, these payments can be made by cheque orcash via the Section Leader. Please make cheques payable to 1st/7th Whitley Bay ScoutGroup with child’s name and purpose of payment on the back.

Some activities and camps have an additional charge, this is based on the cost of runningthe activity and are good value – for example, a weekend patrol camp will usually cost £30-£40 per child to include accommodation, activities/equipment, and all food. Camps withexternally run activities cost a little more.

Occasionally, during troop nights we ask for a contribution towards an activity – generally wehave already subsidised this – an example is a recent surfing school, where the cost was £5instead of £25.

Financial Help

We appreciate that funds can sometimes be tight. If you need a bit of help with the cost of acamp etc or if you want to spread the payments, then please have a quiet chat with one ofthe leaders. We are as flexible as possible and would rather know in advance than bechasing you later! It is not our policy to exclude any young person from an activity becauseof cost.

Practical Things – Your information

Information form and Health forms

Along with this pack you should receive an information form which you should complete infull. This is collected so that we can contact you if your child is ill, and to send younotifications of scouting events, and to collect permission to photograph your child duringscouting activities. The form also contains a gift-aid consent form,. The Group is able torecover income tax on any donation provided a declaration has been made to cover the taxreclaim. Donations may now be of any value. The only criteria is that the individual makingthe donation has to pay income tax or capital gains tax of at least the amount to berecovered by theGroup. If you sign attached declaration, 28p in each £1 can be claimed back by the Groupfrom the ‘Tax Man’. This will be used to provide equipment and activities for the children.

An electronic copy is held by the group for scouting administration purposes only, and theadministration of gift-aid. The data will not be passed on to other parties.

The Scout Association Rules stipulate that no child is allowed to undertake any activitywithout a Health Form. This is issued for each activity and must contain current contactdetails and medication taken during the activity.

If, before any activity, you have information about your child which you fell it would be usefulfor leaders to know, please do share it with the leader running the activity. Even knowingsmall things such as a child can have nightmares at night, or is frightened of heights,means we can prepare better. The information will not be shared, and there are few issueswe cannot overcome.

CRB disclosure

Scouting continues to hold the safety and wellbeing of your child with utmost importance. Itis therefore the policy of The Scout Association that every adult in Scouting should completea ‘CRB disclosure’, every adult in Scouting means – any adult who holds a role within ourorganisation be it, parent helper, Cub Leader, Group Treasurer, or Group Chair.

Our Leaders

All of our warranted leaders (see organisation chart/contact list) are volunteers and put in a lotof effort to run their section, organise activities, run camps and attend Group planningmeetings and Scout Association training – although much of this is enjoyable, they will oftenneed help and support from parents. 1st/7th is led by a Group Scout Leader with the support ofthe Group Executive Committee. This committee consists of the Group Chairman, Secretaryand Treasurer, Section Leaders and parent representatives. The Committee is responsible forthe maintenance of the HQ, Group finance, public relations and fund raising..

Beaver Leader

Paddy Drought

ABL

Sarah Sutton

ABL

TBC

Section AssistantMichael

Occasional Helpers& YoungLeaders

Our Team

Shelley Peterson

Group ScoutLeader

Cub Leader

Bill Marshall

MichaelHenderson

Section Assistant

GeorgeWhiteman

Scout LeaderJamie Watt

ASL

Sue Duerdin

Section Assistant

Vicky Farrer

Section AssistantJason Nash

ASL ShelleyPeterson

Executive Committee

Chairman – Kevin Peterson

Treasurer - Vacant Group Secretary – TBC

Occasional Helpers& YoungLeaders

Occasional Helpers& YoungLeaders

When and where

Our address and how to find us

Rockcliffe Hall, Rockcliffe Street, Whitley Bay, NE26 2NW

Troop nights

Beavers meet on a Tuesday from 6.30-7.30pm

Cubs meet on a Monday from 6.30-7.45pm

Scouts meet on a Monday from 7.45pm-9.15pm

Meet at the hut unless arrangements for a different meeting place have been made. Pleaselet us know if you are happy for your child to walk home alone. You do not have to let usknow if your child cannot attend a session, although for specific activities, it would be great ifyou could send a text or email.

Charity Registration No 106 1305

Getting in touch

Getting in touch

Please use the following details to get in touch with us.

Beavers – Paddy Drought - 0780 892 2329 - drought.patrick@googlemail.com

Cubs – Bill Marshall - – 07778 349547 - w.marshall@hotmail.co.uk

Scouts – Jamie Watt – 0792 344786– northeastwatties@virginmedia.com

Group/Scouts – Shelley Peterson – 07711 109974 – shelley.peterson@uk.pwc.com

For overall group enquiries, membership queries , etc. please contact Shelley.

We have a new facebook page which contains details of all events (click events) andphotos/videos of camps/activities. This is a closed group and is only available toparents of members. Search for firstseventh whitley bay and add as friend to join.

How you can help

Getting involved

Scouting depends on it’s adult volunteers and we warmly welcome your involvement.Parents often find scouting rewarding and fun, and no prior experience is needed. Weoperate an occasional helper rota, this means that one week in three you will help run thetroop session. You are also welcome to help with activities and camps, and for those thatdo go on camp to help, there is no charge, and younger children can often beaccommodated. We are a friendly and sociable group that is grateful for any help it gets –many parents move through the sections with their children, and enjoy camps and socialactivities. In accordance with Scout Association rules, parents are required to go throughthe CRB process.

Should you wish to become a warranted leader, the scout association offers Nationallyrecognised training, typical qualifications can include First Aid, and qualifications in activities,such as climbing, water sports, sailing, archery and even chainsaw use. You can alsoachieve tutoring qualifications in any/all of our activities.achieve tutoring qualifications in any/all of our activities.

If you would like to volunteer, please contact Shelley Peterson (GSL).

Stuff we always need

We can always use spare kit, sometimes, on camp, it gets wet and muddy, sometimes it isforgotten. We are tremendously grateful if you’d like to send any of the following to the hutfor re-use – don’t worry about it being old/worn – it is warm and dry!.

- Uniform for any section-Old walking boots/wellies-Waterproofs/raincoats/warm “puffa” jackets-Fleece jackets-Sleeping bags-Rolly Mats/Sleeping mats

PricewaterhouseCoopersPricewaterhouseCoopers

Welcome to 1st/7th Whitley Bay SeaScout Group

Thank you for showing an interest in 1st/7th Whitley Bay Scout Group. Although there are 10Scout Groups in Whitley Bay, we are the only sea scouts. We have grown into a friendly,active Group providing camps, activities and events as well as the regular weekly meetingswhich are held at the Scout Hall during term time. There are three Scouting sections within theGroup which cover all ages from 6 to 14 and each section has its own programme of activitiessuitable for its age group. Scouting offers challenge and adventure to 400,000 young peopleand 100,000 adults across the UK. We believe in helping our young people who come to the1st/7th fulfil their potential by working in teams, learning by doing and thinking for themselves.We give people of every background the chance to stretch themselves, learn new skills andmake life long friends.make life long friends.

Our Sections

BEAVERSChildren join Beavers whenthey are 6 years old andremain in the section until theyare 8. The Beaver motto is'Fun and Friends' and thechildren undertake a widevariety of activities includingworking for badges. Whenpossible we offer the childrenthe chance to camp with aparent to see at first handwhat happens when the olderchildren go to camp.

CUBSChildren join Cubs when theyare 8 years old and move upto Scouts when they are 10½.There are a number of awardsand proficiency badges for thechildren to achieve. The Cubsusually take part in at leastone camp a year and anumber of Section, Group andDistrict activities includingcompetitions, canoeing andparades.

SCOUTSChildren join Scouts at 10½ andleave at 14 years old. The childrenwork for a number of challengesand proficiency badges with theultimate achievement being theChief Scouts Gold Award. Thereare a number of camps throughoutthe year and the opportunity to trynumerous activities such ascanoeing, cycling, caving, archery,shooting, cooking, surfing, skiingand hiking. The Scout Group willbe going on its first internationalcamp in 2014.

Practical Things – Joining

How can my child join the Group ?

Simply send an email to our secretary, cc the Group Scout Leader. Should your child bethe right age, and subject to places, being available you will receive an form to fill in withyour contact information, giftaid details, and photo permission, and this information pack.You will be provided with a start date and should just bring your child to the hut at the starttime that week. As scouting is so popular, there are not always places in our sections. Ifthis is the case, we can either put you on our waiting list, or direct you to another group inthe area (or both ).

For the first few meetings, your child needs nothing at all to experience the magic ofScouting. Please don’t feel you have to rush into buying your child a uniform, especially ifthey are not absolutely sure that Scouting is for them. Casual clothes can be worn until theymake up their mind. They will have about 4-6 weeks to decide, during which time they willget to know their Leaders and other members of their section.

If your child is too young to join Beavers currently, we operate an interest list – if you provideyour contact details, name/dob of child, we will contact you as he/she approaches 6 yearsold, and as places become available. These are on a first come first served basis - so thereis no drawback to applying early.

Practical Things - Uniform

Uniform

The Scout Association produces the range of uniform for all age groups, and religiousfaiths. Uniform can be bought online or from the outdoor shop on Ilfracombe Gardens –ebay/school friends may be a good source of second hand uniform. Although Beaver andCub uniform is the same for all groups please be aware that you will need to buy Sea Scoutuniform (blue shirt) rather than land or air scout uniform (beige shirt).

Beavers: Turquoise crew neck sweatshirt, Navy Blue activity trousers (or alternatively weardark activity-type trousers).Cubs: Dark Green crew neck sweatshirt, Navy Blue activity trousers and/or shorts (oralternatively wear dark activity-type trousers)Scouts: We are sea scouts, so wear a pale blue shirt, Navy Blue activity trousers and/orshorts Leather Scout belt & buckle (optional).

Members first necker/woggle is provided free of charge on investiture. Badges are alsoMembers first necker/woggle is provided free of charge on investiture. Badges are alsoprovided. Further neckers can be purchased from the group (£2.50)

No other equipment is needed, although for camps, your child should have access to itemson the issued kit list – these are things like a sleeping bag/wellies/waterproof jacket etc. (wecan usually find kit to borrow if necessary – again speak to a leader). If there are any issuesaround being able to afford uniform, please speak to the Group Scout Leader, in confidence.

Investiture and Behaviour

Ceremonies are an important and traditional part of Scouting. In the Scout Section, theyinclude the Investiture, Flag Break and Flag Down, Moving On Ceremony and Inspections.They are short, simple and sincere, and follow an established pattern, so that, individualsknow what to expect and do. We will guide your child through these ceremonies, and weexpect that , in return, they are treated with respect. Similarly most sections operate a codeof conduct, often created by the young people in that section, and behaviour that spoilsscouting for others is not tolerated. We would always seek to tackle issues at the time theyarise, but would ask for your support should problems continue . Fortunately, this is veryrare.

Practical Things - Badges

Where do the badges go ?

The young people in all three sections work hard to gain new skills, and are awardedbadges , which can be sewn or glued to their uniform to recognise their achievement. Thecost of badges is covered by the group, but the effort of getting them onto their uniform isnot. Lots of parents have asked “where do the badges go ?” so we’ve included a fewpictures below to help. The Scout Association also has this information on their website,and photos are available on our facebook page.

Note our scouts wear thepale blue sea scout shirt.

Practical Things - Costs

What does it cost

Scout Groups charge subscriptions to cover cost of equipment and the resources to enableus to deliver good quality Scouting. Part of those subscriptions (subs) go towards the annualmembership fee paid to headquarters for the day-to-day running of The Scout Associationthat includes insurance for all members.

Subs of £28.00 (Beaver Scout section) per term (3 terms)£28.00 (Cub Scout section) per term (3 terms)£28.00 (Scout section) per term (3 terms)

If you have three children or more in the group , the third and subsequent children arecharged at half the above fees. We also operate a “settling in” period where your child canmake sure they want to continue before parting with subs.

Subs are collected at the start of each term, these payments can be made by cheque orSubs are collected at the start of each term, these payments can be made by cheque orcash via the Section Leader. Please make cheques payable to 1st/7th Whitley Bay ScoutGroup with child’s name and purpose of payment on the back.

Some activities and camps have an additional charge, this is based on the cost of runningthe activity and are good value – for example, a weekend patrol camp will usually cost £30-£40 per child to include accommodation, activities/equipment, and all food. Camps withexternally run activities cost a little more.

Occasionally, during troop nights we ask for a contribution towards an activity – generally wehave already subsidised this – an example is a recent surfing school, where the cost was £5instead of £25.

Financial Help

We appreciate that funds can sometimes be tight. If you need a bit of help with the cost of acamp etc or if you want to spread the payments, then please have a quiet chat with one ofthe leaders. We are as flexible as possible and would rather know in advance than bechasing you later! It is not our policy to exclude any young person from an activity becauseof cost.

Practical Things – Your information

Information form and Health forms

Along with this pack you should receive an information form which you should complete infull. This is collected so that we can contact you if your child is ill, and to send younotifications of scouting events, and to collect permission to photograph your child duringscouting activities. The form also contains a gift-aid consent form,. The Group is able torecover income tax on any donation provided a declaration has been made to cover the taxreclaim. Donations may now be of any value. The only criteria is that the individual makingthe donation has to pay income tax or capital gains tax of at least the amount to berecovered by theGroup. If you sign attached declaration, 28p in each £1 can be claimed back by the Groupfrom the ‘Tax Man’. This will be used to provide equipment and activities for the children.

An electronic copy is held by the group for scouting administration purposes only, and theadministration of gift-aid. The data will not be passed on to other parties.

The Scout Association Rules stipulate that no child is allowed to undertake any activitywithout a Health Form. This is issued for each activity and must contain current contactdetails and medication taken during the activity.

If, before any activity, you have information about your child which you fell it would be usefulfor leaders to know, please do share it with the leader running the activity. Even knowingsmall things such as a child can have nightmares at night, or is frightened of heights,means we can prepare better. The information will not be shared, and there are few issueswe cannot overcome.

CRB disclosure

Scouting continues to hold the safety and wellbeing of your child with utmost importance. Itis therefore the policy of The Scout Association that every adult in Scouting should completea ‘CRB disclosure’, every adult in Scouting means – any adult who holds a role within ourorganisation be it, parent helper, Cub Leader, Group Treasurer, or Group Chair.

Our Leaders

All of our warranted leaders (see organisation chart/contact list) are volunteers and put in a lotof effort to run their section, organise activities, run camps and attend Group planningmeetings and Scout Association training – although much of this is enjoyable, they will oftenneed help and support from parents. 1st/7th is led by a Group Scout Leader with the support ofthe Group Executive Committee. This committee consists of the Group Chairman, Secretaryand Treasurer, Section Leaders and parent representatives. The Committee is responsible forthe maintenance of the HQ, Group finance, public relations and fund raising..

Beaver Leader

Paddy Drought

ABL

Sarah Sutton

ABL

TBC

Section AssistantMichael

Occasional Helpers& YoungLeaders

Our Team

Shelley Peterson

Group ScoutLeader

Cub Leader

Bill Marshall

MichaelHenderson

Section Assistant

GeorgeWhiteman

Scout LeaderJamie Watt

ASL

Sue Duerdin

Section Assistant

Vicky Farrer

Section AssistantJason Nash

ASL ShelleyPeterson

Executive Committee

Chairman – Kevin Peterson

Treasurer - Vacant Group Secretary – TBC

Occasional Helpers& YoungLeaders

Occasional Helpers& YoungLeaders

When and where

Our address and how to find us

Rockcliffe Hall, Rockcliffe Street, Whitley Bay, NE26 2NW

Troop nights

Beavers meet on a Tuesday from 6.30-7.30pm

Cubs meet on a Monday from 6.30-7.45pm

Scouts meet on a Monday from 7.45pm-9.15pm

Meet at the hut unless arrangements for a different meeting place have been made. Pleaselet us know if you are happy for your child to walk home alone. You do not have to let usknow if your child cannot attend a session, although for specific activities, it would be great ifyou could send a text or email.

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Getting in touch

Getting in touch

Please use the following details to get in touch with us.

Beavers – Paddy Drought - 0780 892 2329 - drought.patrick@googlemail.com

Cubs – Bill Marshall - – 07778 349547 - w.marshall@hotmail.co.uk

Scouts – Jamie Watt – 0792 344786– northeastwatties@virginmedia.com

Group/Scouts – Shelley Peterson – 07711 109974 – shelley.peterson@uk.pwc.com

For overall group enquiries, membership queries , etc. please contact Shelley.

We have a new facebook page which contains details of all events (click events) andphotos/videos of camps/activities. This is a closed group and is only available toparents of members. Search for firstseventh whitley bay and add as friend to join.

How you can help

Getting involved

Scouting depends on it’s adult volunteers and we warmly welcome your involvement.Parents often find scouting rewarding and fun, and no prior experience is needed. Weoperate an occasional helper rota, this means that one week in three you will help run thetroop session. You are also welcome to help with activities and camps, and for those thatdo go on camp to help, there is no charge, and younger children can often beaccommodated. We are a friendly and sociable group that is grateful for any help it gets –many parents move through the sections with their children, and enjoy camps and socialactivities. In accordance with Scout Association rules, parents are required to go throughthe CRB process.

Should you wish to become a warranted leader, the scout association offers Nationallyrecognised training, typical qualifications can include First Aid, and qualifications in activities,such as climbing, water sports, sailing, archery and even chainsaw use. You can alsoachieve tutoring qualifications in any/all of our activities.achieve tutoring qualifications in any/all of our activities.

If you would like to volunteer, please contact Shelley Peterson (GSL).

Stuff we always need

We can always use spare kit, sometimes, on camp, it gets wet and muddy, sometimes it isforgotten. We are tremendously grateful if you’d like to send any of the following to the hutfor re-use – don’t worry about it being old/worn – it is warm and dry!.

- Uniform for any section-Old walking boots/wellies-Waterproofs/raincoats/warm “puffa” jackets-Fleece jackets-Sleeping bags-Rolly Mats/Sleeping mats

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Welcome to 1st/7th Whitley Bay SeaScout Group

Thank you for showing an interest in 1st/7th Whitley Bay Scout Group. Although there are 10Scout Groups in Whitley Bay, we are the only sea scouts. We have grown into a friendly,active Group providing camps, activities and events as well as the regular weekly meetingswhich are held at the Scout Hall during term time. There are three Scouting sections within theGroup which cover all ages from 6 to 14 and each section has its own programme of activitiessuitable for its age group. Scouting offers challenge and adventure to 400,000 young peopleand 100,000 adults across the UK. We believe in helping our young people who come to the1st/7th fulfil their potential by working in teams, learning by doing and thinking for themselves.We give people of every background the chance to stretch themselves, learn new skills andmake life long friends.make life long friends.

Our Sections

BEAVERSChildren join Beavers whenthey are 6 years old andremain in the section until theyare 8. The Beaver motto is'Fun and Friends' and thechildren undertake a widevariety of activities includingworking for badges. Whenpossible we offer the childrenthe chance to camp with aparent to see at first handwhat happens when the olderchildren go to camp.

CUBSChildren join Cubs when theyare 8 years old and move upto Scouts when they are 10½.There are a number of awardsand proficiency badges for thechildren to achieve. The Cubsusually take part in at leastone camp a year and anumber of Section, Group andDistrict activities includingcompetitions, canoeing andparades.

SCOUTSChildren join Scouts at 10½ andleave at 14 years old. The childrenwork for a number of challengesand proficiency badges with theultimate achievement being theChief Scouts Gold Award. Thereare a number of camps throughoutthe year and the opportunity to trynumerous activities such ascanoeing, cycling, caving, archery,shooting, cooking, surfing, skiingand hiking. The Scout Group willbe going on its first internationalcamp in 2014.

Practical Things – Joining

How can my child join the Group ?

Simply send an email to our secretary, cc the Group Scout Leader. Should your child bethe right age, and subject to places, being available you will receive an form to fill in withyour contact information, giftaid details, and photo permission, and this information pack.You will be provided with a start date and should just bring your child to the hut at the starttime that week. As scouting is so popular, there are not always places in our sections. Ifthis is the case, we can either put you on our waiting list, or direct you to another group inthe area (or both ).

For the first few meetings, your child needs nothing at all to experience the magic ofScouting. Please don’t feel you have to rush into buying your child a uniform, especially ifthey are not absolutely sure that Scouting is for them. Casual clothes can be worn until theymake up their mind. They will have about 4-6 weeks to decide, during which time they willget to know their Leaders and other members of their section.

If your child is too young to join Beavers currently, we operate an interest list – if you provideyour contact details, name/dob of child, we will contact you as he/she approaches 6 yearsold, and as places become available. These are on a first come first served basis - so thereis no drawback to applying early.

Practical Things - Uniform

Uniform

The Scout Association produces the range of uniform for all age groups, and religiousfaiths. Uniform can be bought online or from the outdoor shop on Ilfracombe Gardens –ebay/school friends may be a good source of second hand uniform. Although Beaver andCub uniform is the same for all groups please be aware that you will need to buy Sea Scoutuniform (blue shirt) rather than land or air scout uniform (beige shirt).

Beavers: Turquoise crew neck sweatshirt, Navy Blue activity trousers (or alternatively weardark activity-type trousers).Cubs: Dark Green crew neck sweatshirt, Navy Blue activity trousers and/or shorts (oralternatively wear dark activity-type trousers)Scouts: We are sea scouts, so wear a pale blue shirt, Navy Blue activity trousers and/orshorts Leather Scout belt & buckle (optional).

Members first necker/woggle is provided free of charge on investiture. Badges are alsoMembers first necker/woggle is provided free of charge on investiture. Badges are alsoprovided. Further neckers can be purchased from the group (£2.50)

No other equipment is needed, although for camps, your child should have access to itemson the issued kit list – these are things like a sleeping bag/wellies/waterproof jacket etc. (wecan usually find kit to borrow if necessary – again speak to a leader). If there are any issuesaround being able to afford uniform, please speak to the Group Scout Leader, in confidence.

Investiture and Behaviour

Ceremonies are an important and traditional part of Scouting. In the Scout Section, theyinclude the Investiture, Flag Break and Flag Down, Moving On Ceremony and Inspections.They are short, simple and sincere, and follow an established pattern, so that, individualsknow what to expect and do. We will guide your child through these ceremonies, and weexpect that , in return, they are treated with respect. Similarly most sections operate a codeof conduct, often created by the young people in that section, and behaviour that spoilsscouting for others is not tolerated. We would always seek to tackle issues at the time theyarise, but would ask for your support should problems continue . Fortunately, this is veryrare.

Practical Things - Badges

Where do the badges go ?

The young people in all three sections work hard to gain new skills, and are awardedbadges , which can be sewn or glued to their uniform to recognise their achievement. Thecost of badges is covered by the group, but the effort of getting them onto their uniform isnot. Lots of parents have asked “where do the badges go ?” so we’ve included a fewpictures below to help. The Scout Association also has this information on their website,and photos are available on our facebook page.

Note our scouts wear thepale blue sea scout shirt.

Practical Things - Costs

What does it cost

Scout Groups charge subscriptions to cover cost of equipment and the resources to enableus to deliver good quality Scouting. Part of those subscriptions (subs) go towards the annualmembership fee paid to headquarters for the day-to-day running of The Scout Associationthat includes insurance for all members.

Subs of £28.00 (Beaver Scout section) per term (3 terms)£28.00 (Cub Scout section) per term (3 terms)£28.00 (Scout section) per term (3 terms)

If you have three children or more in the group , the third and subsequent children arecharged at half the above fees. We also operate a “settling in” period where your child canmake sure they want to continue before parting with subs.

Subs are collected at the start of each term, these payments can be made by cheque orSubs are collected at the start of each term, these payments can be made by cheque orcash via the Section Leader. Please make cheques payable to 1st/7th Whitley Bay ScoutGroup with child’s name and purpose of payment on the back.

Some activities and camps have an additional charge, this is based on the cost of runningthe activity and are good value – for example, a weekend patrol camp will usually cost £30-£40 per child to include accommodation, activities/equipment, and all food. Camps withexternally run activities cost a little more.

Occasionally, during troop nights we ask for a contribution towards an activity – generally wehave already subsidised this – an example is a recent surfing school, where the cost was £5instead of £25.

Financial Help

We appreciate that funds can sometimes be tight. If you need a bit of help with the cost of acamp etc or if you want to spread the payments, then please have a quiet chat with one ofthe leaders. We are as flexible as possible and would rather know in advance than bechasing you later! It is not our policy to exclude any young person from an activity becauseof cost.

Practical Things – Your information

Information form and Health forms

Along with this pack you should receive an information form which you should complete infull. This is collected so that we can contact you if your child is ill, and to send younotifications of scouting events, and to collect permission to photograph your child duringscouting activities. The form also contains a gift-aid consent form,. The Group is able torecover income tax on any donation provided a declaration has been made to cover the taxreclaim. Donations may now be of any value. The only criteria is that the individual makingthe donation has to pay income tax or capital gains tax of at least the amount to berecovered by theGroup. If you sign attached declaration, 28p in each £1 can be claimed back by the Groupfrom the ‘Tax Man’. This will be used to provide equipment and activities for the children.

An electronic copy is held by the group for scouting administration purposes only, and theadministration of gift-aid. The data will not be passed on to other parties.

The Scout Association Rules stipulate that no child is allowed to undertake any activitywithout a Health Form. This is issued for each activity and must contain current contactdetails and medication taken during the activity.

If, before any activity, you have information about your child which you fell it would be usefulfor leaders to know, please do share it with the leader running the activity. Even knowingsmall things such as a child can have nightmares at night, or is frightened of heights,means we can prepare better. The information will not be shared, and there are few issueswe cannot overcome.

CRB disclosure

Scouting continues to hold the safety and wellbeing of your child with utmost importance. Itis therefore the policy of The Scout Association that every adult in Scouting should completea ‘CRB disclosure’, every adult in Scouting means – any adult who holds a role within ourorganisation be it, parent helper, Cub Leader, Group Treasurer, or Group Chair.

Our Leaders

All of our warranted leaders (see organisation chart/contact list) are volunteers and put in a lotof effort to run their section, organise activities, run camps and attend Group planningmeetings and Scout Association training – although much of this is enjoyable, they will oftenneed help and support from parents. 1st/7th is led by a Group Scout Leader with the support ofthe Group Executive Committee. This committee consists of the Group Chairman, Secretaryand Treasurer, Section Leaders and parent representatives. The Committee is responsible forthe maintenance of the HQ, Group finance, public relations and fund raising..

Beaver Leader

Paddy Drought

ABL

Sarah Sutton

ABL

TBC

Section AssistantMichael

Occasional Helpers& YoungLeaders

Our Team

Shelley Peterson

Group ScoutLeader

Cub Leader

Bill Marshall

MichaelHenderson

Section Assistant

GeorgeWhiteman

Scout LeaderJamie Watt

ASL

Sue Duerdin

Section Assistant

Vicky Farrer

Section AssistantJason Nash

ASL ShelleyPeterson

Executive Committee

Chairman – Kevin Peterson

Treasurer - Vacant Group Secretary – TBC

Occasional Helpers& YoungLeaders

Occasional Helpers& YoungLeaders

When and where

Our address and how to find us

Rockcliffe Hall, Rockcliffe Street, Whitley Bay, NE26 2NW

Troop nights

Beavers meet on a Tuesday from 6.30-7.30pm

Cubs meet on a Monday from 6.30-7.45pm

Scouts meet on a Monday from 7.45pm-9.15pm

Meet at the hut unless arrangements for a different meeting place have been made. Pleaselet us know if you are happy for your child to walk home alone. You do not have to let usknow if your child cannot attend a session, although for specific activities, it would be great ifyou could send a text or email.

Charity Registration No 106 1305

Getting in touch

Getting in touch

Please use the following details to get in touch with us.

Beavers – Paddy Drought - 0780 892 2329 - drought.patrick@googlemail.com

Cubs – Bill Marshall - – 07778 349547 - w.marshall@hotmail.co.uk

Scouts – Jamie Watt – 0792 344786– northeastwatties@virginmedia.com

Group/Scouts – Shelley Peterson – 07711 109974 – shelley.peterson@uk.pwc.com

For overall group enquiries, membership queries , etc. please contact Shelley.

We have a new facebook page which contains details of all events (click events) andphotos/videos of camps/activities. This is a closed group and is only available toparents of members. Search for firstseventh whitley bay and add as friend to join.

How you can help

Getting involved

Scouting depends on it’s adult volunteers and we warmly welcome your involvement.Parents often find scouting rewarding and fun, and no prior experience is needed. Weoperate an occasional helper rota, this means that one week in three you will help run thetroop session. You are also welcome to help with activities and camps, and for those thatdo go on camp to help, there is no charge, and younger children can often beaccommodated. We are a friendly and sociable group that is grateful for any help it gets –many parents move through the sections with their children, and enjoy camps and socialactivities. In accordance with Scout Association rules, parents are required to go throughthe CRB process.

Should you wish to become a warranted leader, the scout association offers Nationallyrecognised training, typical qualifications can include First Aid, and qualifications in activities,such as climbing, water sports, sailing, archery and even chainsaw use. You can alsoachieve tutoring qualifications in any/all of our activities.achieve tutoring qualifications in any/all of our activities.

If you would like to volunteer, please contact Shelley Peterson (GSL).

Stuff we always need

We can always use spare kit, sometimes, on camp, it gets wet and muddy, sometimes it isforgotten. We are tremendously grateful if you’d like to send any of the following to the hutfor re-use – don’t worry about it being old/worn – it is warm and dry!.

- Uniform for any section-Old walking boots/wellies-Waterproofs/raincoats/warm “puffa” jackets-Fleece jackets-Sleeping bags-Rolly Mats/Sleeping mats