Thurrock Scouts

February 2012

AGilbey — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:17:06 +0000

The February 2012 edition of Shorts is now available. This issue includes articles on the Jack Petchey Awards Celebration at the Civic Offices.

January 2012

AGilbey — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:08:03 +0000

The January 2012 edition of Shorts is now available. This issue includes articles on the recent wind damage at Condovers, Safeguarding Awareness training and help for setting up a website.

District Carol Services

AGilbey — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 21:54:07 +0000

This week saw the District’s annual Beaver and Cub Carol Services take place at Aveley Methodist Church and St. Peter’s and St. Paul’s Church, Grays respectively. Both services included well known carols but were interspersed between two very different interpretations of Christmas stories.

The Beavers were joined by the Romford Methodist Circuit Puppeteers who told the reasons why Christmas exists using singing puppets, chocolate bars and Christmas crackers. The Cubs however were entertained by a play on the Story of Christmas which was performed by the 1st and 7th Grays Packs.

Both services were completed with a number of youth and adult awards including Long Service Awards and Chief Scout Awards.

Many thanks goes to Aveley and Belhus for organising the Beaver service, 1st Grays and 7th Grays Conquest for organising the Cub service and to Rev. Darren Barlow for leading the Cub service.

December 2011

AGilbey — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 20:58:50 +0000

The December 2011 edition of Shorts is now available. This issue includes articles on Tilbury Beavers learning about Fairtrade at Asda and information on the 2012 capitation fees.

November 2011

AGilbey — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 23:10:45 +0000

The November 2011 edition of Shorts is now available. This issue includes articles on Cubs Challenge Day and Matthew Wright’s participation in the Royal Parks Half Marathon.

October 2011

AGilbey — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 16:45:35 +0000

The October 2011 edition of Shorts is now available. This issue includes articles on the Australian Visitors and County Marathon.

Thurrock Scouts Entertain Australian Visitors

AGilbey — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 21:45:11 +0000

For the past couple of weeks Thurrock have been hosts to 4 Venture Scouts and 2 Leaders from Australia. They have been staying at Condovers and during that time they have been very busy! Along with the typical visits to London, the Venturers have also visited Ipswich, had an enjoyable day at Thorpe Park, taken part in County Marathon with Thurrock Explorers, visited Gilwell Park and also met the Mayor who entertained them in the Council Chamber.

They have also paid a visit to Chadwell Beavers and Cubs, Ockendon Scouts and both Aquilla and Pyxis Explorer Scouts which was an interesting experience for both sides, finding out how different Scouting is on the other side of the world. The Ventures had nothing but praise for their visit. One said “Not one highlight, a ‘full on’ well balanced programme. Good mix of visits to local Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers, tourist attractions in London, the countryside plus of course all the home hospitality”. “We have met some amazing people, who have made us welcome and done so much for us. Too many to name!” said another. Many thanks goes to Avock Scout Active Support and Thurrock Explorers for organising the programme and also providing the hospitality on behalf of the District.

Stride On Starts Again

AGilbey — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 21:35:00 +0000

Over 50 enthusiastic Scouts and Guides gathered at District headquarters on the 2nd October to start the rehearsals for Stride On 2012, Thurrock’s annual Gang Show.

With a number of exciting and entertaining items, the show looks to be one of the best in it’s history. Stride On 2012 will be performed at the Thameside Theatre from Wednesday 25th to Saturday 28th April and tickets will be available in the New Year. Visit http://www.thurrockgangshow.org for more information.

September 2011

AGilbey — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 16:00:00 +0000

The September 2011 edition of Shorts is now available. This issue includes a report on District Cub Sports Day.

July 2011

AGilbey — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:00:00 +0000

The July 2011 edition of Shorts is now available.