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Cubs Scooter Challenge 2019

It was a windy day but fortunately there was no rain.

When the Leaders arrived to set up we had to change the route of the race track because bushes had grown on the route and it was getting a bit narrow.

Cubs from 11 Packs attended the event. The Cubs were racing in their age groups 8.9. and 10. The reason for this was this year the Cubs were individually scored. We took the two highest scores from each group to decide who would be the winning group.
We believe that this made it fairer for the groups that did not have as many Cubs taking place.

Hot dogs, crisps, Kit Kats and chocolate bars were for sale. Once again, Cubs love a Hot Dog and they all sold out.

The Cubs all enjoyed the races and there were no serious crashes. We only used one plaster,

The Cubs were asked at the end if they had enjoyed the day and would they like to do it again next year, a large shout went out they want to do it again.

There were trophies for the 3 highest scores in each age group and a trophy for the winning group.

8 Years
1st Olly – 2nd Cranham
2nd Ashton – 1st Corbets Tey
3rd Francis – 2nd Elm Park

9 Years
1st Callum – 3rd Rainham
2nd James – 1st Upminster
3rd Ewan – 2nd Squirrel’s Heath

10 Years
1st George – 8th Hornchurch Jupiter
2nd Caleln – 2nd Squirrel’s Heath
3rd Aiden – 8th Hornchurch Dragon

Winning Group
1st 8th Hornchurch Dragon – 60 points
2nd 2ndSquirrel’s Heath – 57 points
3rd 1st Squirrel’s Heath – 56 points

Thank you to all the leaders that helped put on this event: Richard Thorn, John Dodd, David and Connie Dutch, Sandra Smith, Ian Meadows, Chris Plume, Ian Arnold, Mick Cross. Also thank you to all the Young Leaders that helped.

District AGM 2018

Members of the District gathered for the 85th District AGM, held at 1st Upminster.
As well as hearing lots of good news about the charities annual report and financial health we also recognised some amazing adults and young leaders with awards for their dedication and commitment to helping change the lives of our young people.

YOUNG LEADERS OF THE YEAR
David Brooks – 2nd Upminster
Sam Ford – 1st Corbets Tey
Aliyah Jamil – 8th Hornchurch
Daniel Noble – 2nd Rainham
Henry O’Leary – 1st Upminster
Tom Rice – 1st Squirrels Heath
George Wilkins – 7th Hornchurch

Overall YL of the Year – Daniel Noble

WOOD BADGES
Samantha Robinson, 1st South Hornchurch
Carol Karaca, 7th Hornchurch

LONG SERVICE AWARDS
30yrs – Charles Cox, 8th Hornchurch
40yrs – Len Newman, District Executive

COMMISSIONERS COMMENDATION
Louisa Wilson, 1st Cranham
Sarah Dodds, 7th Hornchurch
Carol Karaca, 7th Hornchurch

RON SORRELL SHIELD
Hannah Green, 2nd Upminster

JACKSON MEMORIAL TROPHY
3rd Rainham

The evening was finished off with a presentation from the GHISP project about their life changing work in The Gambia this summer. Highly inspiring stuff!
A good evening celebrating success and looking forward to the next 12 months of providing #SkillsForLife

Beaver Badge Day 2018

On a very sunny day for October, at Thriftwood scout camp.
A 150 Beavers took part in our Badge day and worked on 3 badges:

Photography Badge: The beavers each made a scrap book with their photos they had taken, they had a lesson from a photographer and took lots of selfies using a camera.

Explore Badge: They went exploring the surrounding areas and worked together as a team to find a list of things.

Music stage 1: This badge has 4 elements. Skills, they repeated a tune or song on musical instruments and covered Knowledge and Interest as well. The beavers made a shaker and a drum to practice what they had learnt when they went home.
The beavers performed a new song that they had learnt around the camp fire, to finish of the fun filled day.
I’m sure we all went home signing the baby shark tune.

Michelle Haddon
ADC Beavers

Hornchurch District Cubs Air Rifle Competition 2018

We had a very good turnout for the competition with over 70 Cubs attending. The Cubs attended in 2 age groups Under 9 ¼ and 0ver 9 ¼. The change to the competition this year was that there were no teams and all cubs shot individually. Trophy’s were awarded to the top three scores in each age group. The two highest scores from each group were added together to find the overall group winners. A film and various games with sweets as prizes were run to keep the Cubs not shooting from getting bored. Thanks to all the Leaders that stayed to help run this event.
The scores were:

Under 9 1/4

Over 9 1/4

Overall Group

District Cubs Soapbox Derby

Second year running 1st Corbets Tey Cubs wins the overall trophy.

A good turnout of cubs for this year’s event. It was a nice sunny day and all the Cubs had a good time. Fifteen teams took part in the figure of 8, oval, obstacle, team challenge and endurance race.

There were a few crashes during the day (only a few plasters used) and just a few loose wheel nuts.

We also had an individual scooter challenge time trial. Congratulations to Finley from 2^nd Squirrels Heath Cub pack who took home the trophy. The best decorated cart was also won by 2nd Squirrels Heath Cubs. Well done to them.

Hornchurch District Cubs Archery Competition 2018

District Beaver Sleepover 2018

This year 106 excited beavers and 40 leaders from 13 colonies across the District descended on Belchamps Scout Campsite for our annual sleepover. The circus themed event was held over 2 nights in order to accommodate all the participants, 7 colonies attended on Friday night and 6 on Saturday night.

Friday evening’s activities began with costume designing and badge-making before heading off to the campfire circle for a good old sing-song. After a quick supper, the Beavers were eager to get to bed and prepare for an exciting day ahead.

After breakfast, the Beavers dressed in their circus inspired t-shirts and teamed up with their fellow circus performers. Faces were decorated, tattoos proudly displayed and muscles flexed, we were ready to show off our prowess in the ring!

Throughout the day the Beavers trained to be clowns, practiced their circus skills including plate spinning, juggling and stilt-walking. They mastered the art of tightrope-walking and demonstrated great teamwork, balance and acrobatics. The day was rounded off by a masterclass in balloon-modelling.

After a quick respite, we were ready for a repeat performance and the second batch of beavers arrived to do it all over again. On Sunday we were joined by a special guest who entertained both beavers and leaders throughout the day with magic and silly antics.

The Beavers had an excellent time and went home happy and exhausted!

St Georges Day 2018

Yesterday over 800 members of the District gathered in glorious sunshine for the tradition Parade & Service to celebrate St. George’s Day.Yesterday over 800 members of the District gathered in glorious sunshine for the tradition Parade & Service to celebrate St. George’s Day.

In the presence of Her Worship T  he Mayor of Havering it was fabulous to see all of our 18 Scout Groups in attendance, along with young people from every Explorer Scout Unit and the District Scout Network.

The Beavers enjoyed another fun packed performance provided by Lightnin’ Drama and the Cubs, Scouts & Explorers in the main hall heard from the GHISP Unit about their trip to The Gambia this summer.

We were delighted to present Awards on behalf of The Chief Scout for long service and good service, including two very special 50 year service awards for Brian Taffs and Richard Monks of 1st Upminster.

The full list of recipients are below:

In addition the following members of the District were also recognised and spent the day at Windsor Castle taking part in the National Day of Celebration:

A Huge thanks to everyone who helped to make the day a success –

see you all next year on Sunday 21st April 2019!

St Georges Day Awards

Congratulations to some of our Adult Volunteers. Debbie Carter, Sandra Smith and Adam Woodgate who received the Silver Acorn Award. Thank you all for the hard work you have contributed towards the Scout Association.

DofE Awards Evening 2018

Congratulations to the young people receiving their Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards

DofE Bronze Awards

Jacob Smith, Ben Hamberger. Kieran Seddon, Alexander Sloan, Dexter Gill, Reece Johnson, Aqeel Little, Jacob Lovell, Keir McEwan.

D0fE Silver Awards

Harriet Lucas, Alex Thomas, Robert Hedges, Samantha Rogers, Sam Wilkins, Lee Dodd, Aron Williams, Tyler Brown, David Brooks, Megan Bayley, Jack Bresslaw, Lauren Tangye, Aiden Keszei, Rhys Easman, Michael Wilson, George Wilkins, Lauren Mazonas, Thomas Owen, Bethany Newton, Nathan Street, Samuel Stalabrass, Ben Walton.