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Centenary Camp - Driffield - Friday 25th - Monday 28th May
Anyone who wants to know what 4 Seasons camping is all about should have been at the Centenary Camp in Driffield at the weekend. However the rain, wind and extreme cold ( well what do you expect at Spring Bank Holiday!) did not prevent the 17 scouts and 6 cubs and assorted helpers, leaders and visitors having a good time. I don't know what the official figure was for numbers on site was but it was certainly busy.
The event at Driffield was one of 150 camps held nationwide to celebrate the centenary of the foundation of the Scouting movement. Over 1700 Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers from across the region spent three nights under canvas. During the weekend the Scouts were entertained with a range of activities from circus skills and a TA assault course to a foam party and popcorn making. More traditional elements included a communal meal and camp-fire singing.
The weather was classic British weather. I only had yachting shoes as footwear of choice with sandals as back up - and no socks at all! Clemmy only had his shorts. This scout motto thing....how does it go again?! The rain wasn't too bad and when the wind picked up during the night you just had to snuggle down in your bag, secure in the thought that if the marquee did take off, it would only end up landing on someones' tent and thus provide them with extra insulation!
I have been camping for more years than I care to remember but Friday night was the coldest night I can remember under canvas. So well done to those of us who brought spare duvets etc.
Saturday and Sunday were activity days for the cubs and scouts and I think there were some great options on offer ( apart from the free popcorn!) We provided a couple of bases - Sheila's craft workshop was immensely popular and was probably the last base to close down - and that was after we ran out of material. Thanks Sheila! Also thanks to Ben, Joseph and Grace from Falcon sub camp who took pity on me and feigned a passing interest in my string sculpture!
Thanks to Christine and Cubs for creating a fabulous tea on Sunday and Sheila for special pud (2007 healthy version!). Clem and his crew created a cooked brekkers to die for on Monday morning - the sweetcorn fritters were fantastic. For photos from the weekend please see the photo gallery!
We could have come away from camp moaning about this and that (and I won't mention the Portaloos!) but I think everybody on camp had a great attitude ( that's why we wear the uniform) and I hope all enjoyed it. I certainly did!
Red Nose Day 2007
On Monday 12th March it was the turn of Cubs, who are aged between 8 and 10, to have fun while raising money. They had a fantastic fancy dress competition and games. Thursday saw the Scout and Explorer sections (who take boys and girls from 10 to 18 years of age) have their turn. For the privilege of turning up in various outfits in red they all paid £2 for which they enjoyed a selection of off the wall games and hot dogs drinks.
The grand finale of the evening were the cream pies! The scouts and their parents who had donated the most for charity were rewarded with a surprise. Actively encouraged by a large crowd, they pelted cream pies into the face of Rob Carlisle, the Scout leader. So far we have raised over £90. It was all in all an evening of what scouting is all about - having fun and helping others.
This year is the centenary of scouting and there are lots of great events planned for this region as well as nationally, see below for more details.
World Scout Jamboree 2007
In 2007, Scouting celebrates its worldwide Centenary. This is an opportunity to promote the values, benefits and achievements of Scouting to the world, and also for the millions of Scouts around the world to make a real difference to the lives of others through their Centenary activities. The single theme for all events and activities for the Centenary of Scouting and the 21st World Scout Jamboree is: 2007: One World One Promise. In 2007 the 21st World Scout Jamboree is being held in Essex, a very important date for Scouting. And one which several members of Hornsea Scout Group are attending! For more information on opportunities for adults to help at this event download the information as a word document from here.
For a letter and sponsorship form to help with the Hornsea & East Riding Rotary Clubs assistance of Hannah and Dominics trip to the 21st World Scout Jamboree, please click here to download a PDF about the event and sponsorship form.
Over the weekend 25-28 May, there will be a County Camp in Driffield, all sections should be represented at this major event.
Former Scouts
While manning a fundraising stall over the Easter Bank Holiday Weekend (going through a watching paint dry phase!) our Scout Leader, Rob Carlisle, got talking to Tony Hampton who used to be a member of Hornsea Scouts between 1954 - 1962.
In those days the troop used to meet in an old loft above a farmyard off Back Westgate. The scoutmaster was Adrian Hill who used to be a woodwork teacher at Hornsea School.
Tony remembers that 2 of his fellow scouts were Christopher Dowson and Terry Ward. At the time Tony lived on Hull Road. During his time in scouting Tony went on to gain his Queens Scout Award - the highest award in the movement. He told me that the American equivalent is the Eagle Scout.
He would be pleased to hear from old colleagues as he has lived in New Jersey, USA for many years. Tony can be contacted by email at tony.joette@verizon.net
Rob Carlisle says "We would like to hear from any other former members of Hornsea Scout Group who gained the Queens Scout Award via our contact form which is also available below".
