Dear Parents,

On Monday 13.02.12 we will be undertaking a short night walk with the Scouts.  Each scout will need to bring with them warm clothes, waterproofs, shoes or boots, hat, gloves and a torch.  A small drink and snack may also be advisable.  We will be meeting at the usual time and aim to be back at the Scout Hut for 9.00pm.

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You may be aware of our website www.scouts.gilberdyke.net  Please can I encourage you to check the website and also for your child to check the website as we post letters, activity programmes and other useful information on it.

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I am in the process of updating our records.  It would be helpful if you could supply me with your email address (if you have one) and your mobile phone number so that I can send messages directly to you.  Often the Scouts forget to pass on letters and notes so a direct approach would be more effective.  Please can you email (peter@gilberdyke.net) or text (07779412114) your contact details to me.  (I’ll check them against what I have on file).

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Regards,

Peter Colley.
Scout Leader.

Jack Copley, a member of the Gilberdyke Scout Group has recently achieved his Chief Scout Gold Award.  This badge is the highest award available in the Scout Section and is gained by completing 8 separate challenge award badges.

Pictured from left are Ken Clarkson (Assistant Scout Leader), Jack Copley, Peter Colley (Scout Leader).

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Jack picks up the storey:

My Journey to my Chief Scout Gold Award

My name is Jack Copley and I have been going to Gilberdyke Scouts since I was 6 years old.

I started as a Beaver Scout and then went onto be a Cub.

In 2008 I moved from Cubs to Scouts and it has taken me 4 years of hard work to finally get this badge, which is the highest award a scout can get.

Scouting is great fun for all – boys and girls. We meet on a Monday night at 7pm to 9pm at the Scout hut on Ings Field in Gilberdyke.

As well as badge work we have lots of fun and games and go on camping trips and activity days.

In the last year we have been on day trips to Whitby and Blackpool, adventure camping in Hesley Wood, family camps at the Scout hut and loads of other fun stuff.

There are lots of badges you can work towards, these are the ones that I did to get my Chef Scouts Award ..

Community Challenge

Creative Challenge

Adventure Challenge

Promise

Outdoor Challenge and Outdoor Challenge Plus

Fitness Challenge

Global Challenge

It looks hard work but its great fun and even though it has taken me 4 years to earn this award its been an adventure.

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For further information please contact Peter Colley, Scout Leader. 07779412114 Peter@Gilberdyke.net

http://www.wateraid.org/international/what_we_do/statistics/default.asp

http://www.wateraid.org/international/what_we_do/statistics/default.asp

Global Challenge Badge Work.

Go to the web pages at the addresses below to find out about the work of the Charities WATER AID and SAVE THE CHILDREN, then answer ALL of the questions.

WATER:

CHARITY………WATER AID.

COUNTRY……..WORLD WIDE.

http://www.wateraid.org/international/what_we_do/statistics/default.asp

How many people in the world do not have access to safe water? 884 million

What is the average amount of WATER used by someone in EUROPE every day?

How much WATER does a person in a DEVELOPING country use by comparison?

How much of the Earth’s WATER is SALT water?

What is the weight of WATER a woman will commonly carry on her head in Africa or Asia?

FOOD:

CHARITY……..SAVE THE CHILDREN.

COUNTRY……..ETHIOPIA.

http://www.savethechildren.net/alliance/what_we_do/emergencies/ethiopia/index.html

In Ethiopia how many children under 5 are severely malnourished?

How long has SAVE THE CHILDREN been present in Ethiopia?

How much does it cost to buy one sachet of oral rehydration salts for a malnourished child?

How long will £30 feed a family of five for in Ethiopia?

Which parts of the country have been hardest hit by the failure of the rains this year?

Scouts Arrive in Whitby

On Saturday 16 July Gilberdyke Scouts enjoyed a trip to Whitby for a fun packed adventure day.  Leaving Gilberdyke at 8.00 sharp we travelled to Whitby in a minibus supplied by South Cave Car and Van Hire.  Arriving in Whitby the weather was foul, but with un-dampened spirts, the Scouts spent a fantastic time in the Whitby Wizzard science museum.

This quirky museum is excellent and very entertaining for kids of all ages and is a fantastic place to take children to learn about the world around them and perhaps develop an interest in science.  The museum is the creation of its proprietor, Dag, who (having a wealth of world experience as a seaman, journalist, bush pilot, meteorologist and teacher) is a very friendly and interesting gentleman who was very happy to show the Scouts the exhibits.

The weather showed little sign of improvement, so the Scouts sought shelter in the minibus for a lunchtime picnic, following which they adventured past the Whitby Whale Bones, down the Kyber Pass towards Whitby Town Centre.  The orginal plan had been to take a trip on the old Whitby Lifeboat but owing to weather conditions this was not running and instead a trip on the Esk Belle was the order of the day.  Those Scouts that were a little more vigilent managed to spot a pod of porpoises gently swimming to the port side of the boat.

Esk Belle

Next on the agenda was a trip to the East side of Whitby and a challenge for the Scouts:  Climb the steps to the Church counting them on the way and whilst at the top explore the graveyard and take photos of 5 interesting grave stones.  Eagerly the Scouts set off up the steps and 199 steps later were just as eager to explore round the Church.

Whitby Tourist centre has 2 self-directed walking route books available (the East side and the West side of the Town).  The Scouts divided into groups, chose a walk, and set off on a self-guided exploration to discover the Town.  The heavens opened and one group’s map disintegrated.  Using tracking, navigation and orientation skills the group retraced their steps to the starting point where a new map was issued!  Another group took shelter in an Art Gallery and perhaps exited more cultured than they previously were on entry?

The Scouts were keen for 2 more activities, Amusements and a dip in the sea – curiously no-one appeared to be bothered about some Tea!  The dip in the sea did not look promising, but after a short stint in the Amusement Arcade and an excellent tea from the Pier Road Fish and Chip shop the weather was kinder as the sun came out and the temperature soared (yes, at 6.00pm).  The Scouts got their wish and a trip to the beach for a paddle in the sea was the finale of the day.

On the way back to the minibus car park our adventure continued as an ice cream van crossed our path.  The sun still being hot, a more perfect opportunity for an ice cream could not have been presented.  Everybody enjoyed a 99 cone, some scouts topped theirs with “Dracula’s Blood”, the more squeamish with blueberry sauce and the really crazy Scouts had BOTH!

Ice creams over, a climb back up the Kyber Pass to a short pause to look back over the bay in the evening sunshine, we left Whitby for the journey home.

Scouts leave a sunny Whitby

The Scouts and the accompanying adults had a great time visiting Whitby and I would like to thank Debbie, Ken, Linda and Fiona for supporting the trip and giving up their Saturday to take part.  Most of all I would like to offer my thanks to the young people who attended the trip for making it such an enjoyable experience for the adults; with excellent behaviour, team work and a commitment to having fun.

Peter Colley.

Scout Leader Gilberdyke.

http://www.southcavehire.co.uk/

Lets hope we are lucky with the weather!

Pete.

Scout Leader.

Cannons, flags and chocolate treasure chests were the order of the day.  Rig the main sail me hearties!

The weekend started with a Hike on Friday evening as we enjoyed the sunset on sultry country lanes and waved at the trains as we crossed the lines.

Gilberdyke was invaded by friendly Pirates who were cheered on by rum soaked land lubbers at the local ale house.

Sunny saturday was started with the Captain and First Mate supervising the Crew cooking breakfast over a raging fire, then flogging the scurvy stowaways into washing up.

Those who survived forty lashes were forced into flag making and face painting, followed by making the Pirates’ deadly daggers and jet black hats.

All pirates love water and ours were no exception, so it was all hands on deck for fun in the sun and a good soaking in the new pools bought specially for the camp.

A jolly old battle ensued with water filled cannon balls exploding everywhere.  Then it was time to dress up, something the Leaders always look forward to.

No evening is complete without a drunken sing song, so we loaded up on stiff blackcurrant and orange, set fire to a nearby ship and scared the native population with our raucous chanting.  The compulsory game that cannot be named completed our outdoor activities for the day and we went below decks to watch our fellow pirates adventures on dvd.