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 2nd 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.

| Position | Team | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Future Drivers | 3:34 |
| 2 | Dart | 3:51 |
| 3 | 8th HX Jupiter A | 4:01 |
| 4 | Corbets Tey Crushers | 3:53 |
| 5 | 1st EP Red | 4:18 |
| 6 | 2 Face | 4:20 |
| 7 | Flame Rider | 4:23 |
| 8 | 2nd Squirrels Heath 1 | 4:42 |
| 9 | Fortnight Trollies | 5:07 |
| 10 | Spy Crawler | 5:00 |
| 11 | 1st EP Blue | 5:22 |
| 11 | 2nd Elm Park | 5:03 |
| 12 | 1st Cranham 1 | 4:57 |
| 13 | 1St Cranham 2 | 5:40 |
| 14 | 8th HX Jupiter B | 5:33 |
| Scooter Challenge | |
|---|---|
| 1st | Finlay (2nd SQH) |
| 2nd | Liam (2nd SQH) |
| 3rd | James (8th HX jupiter) |
| Fastest Kart |
|---|
| Future Drivers (1st CT) |
| Best Decorated Kart |
|---|
| 2nd SQH |
| Under 9 years old | Under 10 years old | Under 11 years old | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Rainham | 144 | 1st Elm Park | 142 | 8th Hornchurch Jupiter | 212 |
| 3rd Rainham (mixed) | 106 | 3rd Upminster Livingstone | 140 | 2nd Squirrels Heath | 188 |
| 2nd Cranham, 1st South Hornchurch, 1st Upminster | 98 | 8th Hornchurch Jupiter | 136 | 1st South Hornchurch | 184 |
| 2nd Squirrels Heath | 96 | 3rd Upminster Wesley | 134 | 1st Elm Park | 144 |
| 8th Hornchurch Apollo | 92 | 8th Hornchurch Apollo | 128 | 2nd Elm Park Tiger | 106 |
| Highest Score | Highest Score | Highest Score | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James 2nd Cranham | 62 | Jack 8th Hornchurch Jupiter | 62 | Joshua 1st South Hornchurch | 88 |
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!

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:

| Nicky Gillett | 8th Hornchurch | 15yrs Service |
| Corinne Dutch | 2nd Cranham | 15yrs Service |
| David Dutch | 2nd Cranham | 15yrs Service |
| Kevin Cooper | 1st South Hornchurch | 20yrs Service |
| Christine Richardson | 3rd Upminster | 25yrs Service |
| Andy Rice | 8th Hornchurch | 30yrs Service |
| Gerry Merritt | 1st Corbets Tey | 40yrs Service |
| Brian Taffs | 1st Upminster | 50yrs Service |
| Richard Monks | 1st Upminster | 50yrs Service |
| Dean Claxton | 1st Upminster | Chief Scout’s Commendation |
| Martin Wallis | 2nd Cranham | Chief Scout’s Commendation |
| Mark Duffy | 3rd Upminster | Award for Merit |
| Stuart Brown | 8th Hornchurch | Bar to the Award for Merit |
| Roger Stannard | 3rd Upminster | Bar to the Award for Merit |
| Sandra Smith | 1st Squirrels Heath | The Silver Acorn |
| Richard Monks | 1st Upminster | The Silver Acorn |
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:
| Debbie Carter | 2nd Upminster | The Silver Acorn |
| Adam Woodgate | 3rd Upminster | The Silver Acorn |
A Huge thanks to everyone who helped to make the day a success –
see you all next year on Sunday 21st April 2019!

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.
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