Scouts

Welcome to the Scout section pages

Submitted by Admin on Thu, 06/04/2006 - 19:41. Scouts

The Scout Section is for young people, usually aged between 10½ and 14 years. A young person can come in to the Troop at 10 and may stay until they are 15 years old.
Scouts are encouraged to take part in a wide range of activities as part of their programme. "Participation" rather than meeting set standards is the key approach and for the Scout who wants to be recognised for his or her achievements there are a number of Challenges Awards and Activity Badges. Scouts take part in a balanced programme that helps them to find out about the world in which they live, encourages them to know their own abilities and the importance of keeping fit and helps develop their creative talents. It also provides opportunities to explore their own values and personal attitudes

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DC's Christmas Message

May I take this opportunity to wish you all in Fareham East a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year for 2009.

Since moving to this District from the small area I had before in New Forest South it has been a great challenge for me to move into an area where I new very few people but was welcomed so warmly into this position it has been a fantastic opportunity for me. My personal thanks go to Peter Moody for his unreserved support since I took up this post.

I also wish to thank my District Team for there great support too.

We have worked through various changes to move this district forward and I truly believe we are well on the way to being great for scouting in this area the achievements of our members has been exceptional.

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Quick Thinking Scout helps to save pensioner

Submitted by Admin on Tue, 25/11/2008 - 22:27. Scouts

Charley Dekker was out playing in the park one day when she saw a pensioner in need of help.
The elderly woman was having a heart attack and as others walked on by, Charley went to help. She called 999 and reassured the patient until the Ambulance arrived.
In the meantime a passing nurse also came to her aid.

Charley has now received a top Scouting award, the County Commissioner's Commendation, for her quick thinking and calmness under pressure.

Read the full story on The News we

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Easy Fundraising

There's now a new and easy way for you to help raise funds for your group - simply by shopping online!

easyfundraising is a shopping directory that features some of your favourite online stores, including Amazon, NEXT, Debenhams, John Lewis, Toys'R'Us, HMV and over 400 others. All you have to do is use the links on the easyfundraising site whenever you shop online and, at no extra cost to you, your group will receive a free donation of up to 15% from every purchase you make. It really is that simple!

It's completely FREE to register and use and you still shop with each retailer in exactly the same way. Many retailers even offer additional discounts and money saving e-Vouchers when you shop using easyfundraising.

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