A fun day of two-halves was enjoyed by members, family and leaders of the Group. Face painting, bouncy castle and the stocks were just some of the activities available for all. The day started warm and sunny and then …. the rain came! And boy did it come! The disco courtesy of Trevor Greenwood carried on into the evening. Despite the weather and therefore lower than expected numbers £444.32 was raised towards Group funds. Thank you to the Leaders and the “Friends of the 38th” for organising the event and the Members and their families for supporting the day.
 An uplifting experience! |
 Fun in the sun! |
 Sausage sizzle! |
 Food for all! |
 Explorer Leader Mark! |
 Louise takes to the stocks! |
 Fun (?) in the rain! |
 We retreat indoors! |
 The face painting went down well! |
 Someone enjoyed the rain! |
 Dancing in the rain! |
 Oh what a pretty hat! |
Members of our Beaver Colony and Cub Pack recently spent the weekend at Hebden Hey Scout Camp site near Hebden Bridge. The weather was kind to us allowing us to make the most of the local facilities. All members enjoyed the BBQ, camp fire sing song and archery. The Cubs visited Gibson Mill and all enjoyed the water fight in Hebden Water at the side of the camp site. All attendees were awarded their Nights Away badge.
 Beavers |
 Cubs |
 Beavers enjoy the archery |
 Cubs have fun in the river |
On Sunday 17th May 2009, the 38th Rossendale Explorer’s Group organized an Incident Hike based at the Warren. Although the weather was against us Scouters and parents battled through it to complete the course set out by the Explorers.
Consisting of six bases set at strategic points around local footpaths:-
: Problem Solving
: First Aid
: Semaphore
: Fitness
: Cooking
: Tracking
The groups found their way to the next base by following tracking signs on the floor placed by the Explorer Leaders. Once each group had completed the course, it was back to the Warren for the results, the presentation of the trophies by the Group Chairman and refreshments which were served by the “Friends of the 38th”. Thank you to all who helped - £101 was raised on the day.
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1st Place - Disorientees
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2nd Place -Robosquad
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3rd Place - The Smurfs
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Problem Solving
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Semaphore
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First Aid
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Campfire
A special anniversary party was held on the 9th May 2009 to celebrate 25-years of Beavers at the 38th. Current Beaver Scouts were joined by former Beavers to commemorate the event. Special invited guests were Anthony Cooper the first Beaver Scout in 1984, the Mayor of Rossendale Councilor Christine Gill, Janet Anderson MP and District Officials.
The Beavers and visitors were entertained by Trevor Greenwood whose magic show kept the children spell bound.
Sandwiches, crisp, cakes and jelly were prepared and served by the “Friends of the 38th”, before a game of pass the parcel and the cutting of our anniversary cake by Anthony.
Founder Beaver Scout Leader Andrew Cooper thanked all for attending and made special mention to the Leaders he has worked with over the past 25 years.
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Beavers Past & Present, Leaders & Officials
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Enjoying the entertainment!
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Our first Beaver Scout signs the visitor book
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Our "birthday" cake.
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All part of the fun!
A good turnout of Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorer Scouts attended the annual Rossendale District St. Georges Day Parade on Sunday 26th April 2009. The parade was followed by a church service to remember our Patron Saint and our founder Robert Baden-Powell. The highlight of the service was a performance by the Reach Puppet show.
Tired of loose change in your pocket at the end of the day, then empty it into our money collection box! Due to be distributed week commencing 30th March 2009, we are asking you to return them week commencing 6th July 2009. Which Section can collect the most money? The money raised will go towards our new equipment hut. Start collecting now!
A packed headquarters saw many of the Groups members and their families join us for a Family Beetle Drive. Organised by the Beaver Section, this annual event proved as popular as ever with around 70 people taking part. £138.00 was made on the night from entrance fees, refreshment donations, the Easter Egg Draw and Soft Toy Draw. An additional £138.00 was raised by advanced Easter Egg Draw ticket sales making the total of the fundraising exercise £276.00. Thank you to all that gave your support!
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Happy Families
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A happy Beaver
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Easter Goodies
The winning Easter Egg Draw numbers were as follows:
1. Healey - green - 286-290
2. Max R. - green - 656-660
3. Hoyle - green - 156-160
4. Molineaux - green - 186-190
5. Max H. - white - 396-400
6. Rayner - green - 716-720
7. Murphy - white - 431-435 |
8. Hadji - green - 576-580
9. Healey - green - 276-280
10. Altham -green - 866-870
11. S. Green - yellow - 511-515
12. S. Shuttleworth - yellow - 501 - 505
13. William S. - yellow - 521 - 525 |
A Group badge is unique to a Scout Group and is only worn by members of that Group. Not all Groups have them. The 38th Rossendale are now part of the select few who do.
The idea behind the Group having its own badge first arose at Waddecar Campsite in 2004 where the Patrol Leaders noticed that some of the other Scout Groups were wearing badges on their neckerchiefs. They also asked why the 38th did not. It was explained that is because we had never discussed doing so as a Group. The Scouts were invited to design a badge as part of their creative challenge.
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The winning design.
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The 38th Rossendale Group Badge.
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Matthew Hoyle with his winning design
In 2007 after much discussion with the other Leaders, a competition was held and all young members were invited to submit a badge design. The prize was to have the design made into the new badge after approval by the County Commissioner.
The eventual winner was Matthew Hoyle who has been with the Group since joining as a Beaver Scout.
Two years later (2009) the new badge has been made and will be proudly worn on the neckerchief by all members of the 38th Rossendale (Open) Scout Group.
