December
32nd Pack Chingford
"Running the very best pack possible"
December 2013
News Letter
Statistics 44 cubs + 2 visiting Beaver 6 leaders 9 core helpers
November seems to have flown by. The winning Team at County quiz, Remembrance service, fireworks, Swimming, Matilda, Camp, parish Bazaar and Safety badge part one. Lots going on, over 200 badges earned and all our Cubs very busy, thank you to all those who have supported the pack in whatever way. Our shadow pack project seems to have been successful however it's going to be nice being back together in the hall for the Christmas run up. Looking back to this time last year we have increased cub numbers by 30%, sent six cubs onto Scouts and only had three Cubs leave before their time. This month a further Six Cubs are moving on to Scouts which will mean a promotion avalanche and two Beavers will be visiting the Pack. Number will dip slightly for a few months and this will make the pack a little less hectic which is good. The following is a rundown of planned programme into 2014, as usual all events are full uniformed.
Tuesday 3rd December Safety badges Part 2
This week the pack will complete the second part of our safety badges. Cubs may have been given a task sheet, this needs completing before their badge can be given.
Any family in need of a free smoke detector should speak up as the fire brigade has kindly offered to supply these. We will take names next week.
Tuesday 10th December Christmas craft nite
Cubs will be working on their Christmas craft projects. The Pack will supply everything needed. Completed craft will be taken home the following week.
Friday 13th December The first Hobbit film showing
The Scouts will be showing the first of Peter Jacksons Hobbit films prior to part two released in the cinema the following week. Cubs are invited along to he viewing. They need a pillow to sit on refreshments will be provided. No charge for this additional event. 7:15pm start until late.
Tuesday 17th Christmas hat competition and party.
All Cubs are invited to the Pack Christmas party which runs the normal pack time. This is our last official meeting of 2013. We will hold a Christmas hat competition and award some very nice prizes for the best judged homemade hat. Remember think big, extravagant and exciting. No charge for this pack event.
Friday 20th December Odeon lee valley visit to see the Hobbit 2
Cubs should arrive at the Lee valley Odeon ( time to be arranged) uniform Pack members will get subsidised entrance at £5. Cubs will need some refreshments or the means to buy some. Last year's visit was attended by almost all cubs and most successful.
Tuesday 7th January sleeping Beauty pantomime Woodford.
The 32nd Scout Group will subsidise tickets for it's uniformed members and the event which normally cost £8 will be £5 paid in advance for our Cubs and Beavers. Families and siblings are welcome to attend but please note:
The pack takes no responsibility for non-members
Theatre productions are unsuitable for very young children.
The pack can offer Siblings and parents have a slightly reduced ticket of £7:50 if purchased from us in advance. Starting from now (when they are gone the're gone)
In the pipeline
Items are subject to change and additional items will be added. Handouts will be available for core event.
2014
v 7th January Pantomime Woodford, Sir James Hawkey Hall Tickets £5
v Mince Pie Rally 25th January, Gilwell park details to follow.
v Cubs should be collecting something for their collectors badge late February.
v Cubs will have a craft challenge which requires completion by late february.
v Winter Cub camp is at Gilwell park 14th -16th February details TBC.
v The group are planning an August summer camp in Kent details TBC.
v Akela is considering an exciting Lego minifigure project involving the whole pack/Group. The cost is still being worked out and the funding needs to be resolved. But if you you like the idea and would like to help please let me know.
2015
Two 32nd Scout Group youth members have won places in the English contingent for the summer 2015 scout world jamboree in Japan. This is a fantastic achievement for our Scout Group and a wonderful adventure for the boys concerned. It is highly expensive, costing over £3,200 each, any help with raising this money and enabling them to reach Japan would be appreciated.
The Packs photograph web site
Our archive holds thousands of photographs taken at all major events. Access is restricted and to gain entry you need to follow the following Link:
https://sites.google.com/site/chingfordpack/home To access the photos they will need to send an email to;32ndchingford@gmail.com Advise us, their name, name of their child or the reason they wish to be added. The photos are stored on Google Picasa so they need to provide us with a Gmail address. If they don't have a Gmail address you can create one at https://accounts.google.com/SignUp?service=mail
Advise us if you have any issues.
Any questions or issues please have a word with a leader.
Pack information is available from:
https://sites.google.com/site/chingfordpack/home
Generic scouting information is obtainable from: https://members.scouts.org.uk/supportresources