District Swimming Gala 2011

Hi All,

On Saturday 26th November our Scouts took part in the District Swimming Gala held at Wyndley Pool.

We put together a full team of 6 swimmers which meant that we were able to take part in all of the races.

The format of the evening was as follows;

Scouts – Under 12′s Freestyle, Back Stroke & Breast Stroke
Scouts – Under 14′s Freestyle, Back Stroke & Breast Stroke
Scouts – Relay
Scouts – Diving

At the end of all of the races we managed to qualify for 5 finals; the under 14′s backstroke, under 14′s breastroke, under 14's freestyle, under 12's freestyle and the Scout relay - Superb!

I am also pleased to say that Matthew U won a silver medal in his event, fantastic result!

I would like to thank the following Scouts who gave up their time on Saturday evening to take part;

Simon, Nicola, Bradley, Matthew, Aaron, Christian

They all gave 110% and did the Group proud.

I would also like to thank the parents who watched from the spectator area, for giving up their time and supporting the team!

Well done to everyone!

All the best,

Adam & Jason

Runners Up - County Football Competition 2011

County Football Competition 2011

Hi All,

On Saturday 19th November our Scouts took part in the County Football competition at the Futsal Arena in Birmingham.

Scout Groups from all over the county took part, including Groups from Rae Valley, Sutton Colfield West & Tame Valley, as well as those from our own District of Sutton Coldfield East.

The teams were separated into two leagues and the teams in each league played each other once.

Points were awarded as follows;

3 points for a Win
1 point for Draw
0 points for a Loss

The winners of each League then played each other in the final.

Our team did extremely well and didn't lose a single game.

One match went to a penalty shoot out and Harry, our goalkeeper, was definitely man of the match, saving all of the penalty kicks against him.

This year we made it all the way to the final against the winners of last year, Tame Valley.

It was a close game and in the end we only lost by a goal to nil.

Well done Tame Valley and to our own team for playing so well.

We would therefore like to thank the following Scouts for taking part;

Jacob H, Matthew, Kelsey, Harry, Christian, Liam, Aaron, Omar & Luke

We would also like to thank the handful of parents who stayed to watch.

All the best,

Adam & Jason

Family Quiz 2011

Family Quiz Nov 2011

Hi All,

On Saturday 19th November the revamped Parents Group held our first family event – the Scout Family Quiz. There was an incredible turnout with nearly 90 adults and children comprising 17 teams. A sell out! They grappled with questions announced by our able Quiz Master Gwyn Lloyd on a wide range of topics such as Sports, Children’s hobbies, Local & General Knowledge, Music, TV and Scouts.
The little ones loved having a play mat in the corner as they were able to make block towers and let off some steam away from their tables if they needed a break.
The Supper duly arrived and I can say that mine was really good. Everyone actually got the meal they ordered thanks to Kelly Andrews who organised it brilliantly - an incredible 90 meals of 6 different types.
We had lots of laughs and some heckling where the questions were vague or contentious so as Quiz Setter I’m going to have brush up on getting the questions just perfect!
Whilst the final scores were totted up we played Irish Bingo which was good fun and resulted in a nail-biting finish with Pia Keeley-Johnson winning the first prize of Chocolate Truffles and Wine. Two Runners up prizes were awarded (including Lawrence Peters who won a 1.5 m box of Jaffa Cakes and looked very happy!).
There was a great atmosphere in the Hall with some good-natured banter between the teams and the final results are shown below with the winners taking away big boxes of Celebrations for the children and some wine for the adults.
1st Not Lashing 62
2nd Toxic Rubber Duckies 61
3rd Exploders. 60

We are planning a Summer Quiz in 2012 and we will need to keep the number of teams to 15 so look out for the flyer by paper and email when we announce the details. It will be first come first served so get in quickly and see if you can beat the champions, Not Lashing which was in fact the team with 4 of the Leaders in it!

See you at the next event.

Many thanks,

The Supporters Group

Remembrance Day Parade 2011

Remembrance Sunday Parade 2011

Hi All,

They went with songs to the battle, they were young.
Straight of limb, true of eyes, steady and aglow.
They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted,
They fell with their faces to the foe.
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.

Emily and Adam would like to thank;

Jacob H, Lauren, Liam W, Pia, Vincent, Jamaal, Christian, Nicola, Jack, Josie & Will.

for attending the event and for being such great ambassadors to the Scout Movement.

We would also like to thank Byron for attending the service with his mum.

Yours in Scouting,

Emily & Adam

Scout Meeting 31/10/2011

Scout Meeting 31/10/2011

Hi All,

On Monday 31st October the Scouts tried their hand at pumpkin carving.

Please click on the image above to see the results.

By the way, who is Erin?!

All the best,

The Scout Leaders

Gradbach 2011

Gradbach 2011

Hi Leaders!

Some pictures from our weekend at the Gradbach Scout Camp in Derbyshire have been added to the website.

Just click on the image above to view them.

All the best,

Chief