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BERE REGIS HISTORY SOCIETY Scout News

A chilly trip to Bournemouth starting the term for the Scouts with the very popular
We had our December meeting at the Drax trip to the indoor ice skating rink at the BIC. A much cosier meeting back at the
Hall on Wednesday the 19th and we began hut to watch Incredibles 2 with popcorn and drinks before full steam ahead with
with more news on the Roman Villa with the badge work, starting with Emergency Aid at Level 3 and traditional scouting skills
display of finds made earlier in the month, of knots and navigating our way around with maps. We have lots of camps
consisting of several thick tile fragments, planned and the cold weather does not stop us heading outside at our evening
some over 25cm long which were found in meetings with a visit to look at the stars at Durlston Castle planned. We will be
a nearby hedge. Then Tony gave us a talk celebrating Chinese New Year with crafts and cooking – and the best bit –
on the recently formed Ancient Tree study eating Chinese food.
group in the village and outlined the
objectives of the project. After this there
was a brief showing and describing of two Cub News
rocket-camera models which are sometimes used for aerial photography. Each
make flights of about 25 seconds. After this Des gave a demonstration of flint- Cubs finished off last term
knapping whilst describing the techniques used from the earliest "Stone Age" eras with a trip to the pool to
until well into the Bronze Age especially in rural areas. Charles, the vicar, gave a gain their Swimmers
talk about his early days as a priest in other parts of the country, and ending with Activity badges and
his over-three-years at Bere Regis, mentioning that our village church roof repair enjoyed a Christmas party
was the fifth that he has overseen in his career. The meeting ended with live music with lots of food, games
by The Melody Men, a local group who played seasonal and nostalgic numbers, and silly dancing. This
whilst the members had refreshments, chatted and looked at various items term they will be working
displayed. hard towards activity
badges which includes
John Pitfield, Project Secretary the Book Reader badge
which they can do at
home. They are very excited to be camping this term and even though the
WELDMAR nights may be cold this will not dampen their spirits and will toast marshmallows
HOSPICECARE on the camp fire.

MARKS 25 YEARS
Beaver News
OF HOSPICECARE THROUGHOUT DORSET
This term the Beavers are focusing initially on their Experiment Activity badge
and their Space Activity badge. This will involve stargazing and doing simple
scientific experiments to learn something about the world (and the solar system
For those who have lived in Dorset for over 25 years, may well remember
witnessing the build of a brand new hospice in Dorchester, the first of its kind in and galaxy!) around them. This also fits neatly into the work they have to do to
the county. Now, a quarter of a century later, Weldmar Hospicecare marks 25 achieve their World Challenge badge, which is one of the six challenges they
years of providing Hospicecare throughout Dorset. each have to gain to count towards their Bronze Chief Scout Award. We do our
best to give the beavers a chance to achieve this before they move up to the
On 19 January 1994, the doors of Weldmar’s inpatient unit were opened to the next section (cubs) at 8 years. The four beavers who left for cubs at the end of
th
first patients, after four years of planning and dedicated fundraising within the 2018 can all wear this award proudly on their cub uniform!
county.
We are also having two Sleepovers this term and getting out and about as the
weather gets warmer. Any queries, please contact Turtle/Liz Teather on 471216.

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