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February 2020 February 2020

BERE REGIS SCOUT GROUP

Group News

Already a month into 2020 and we again ask for more
volunteers to join the team. There are lots of things you can do – we have
weekly commitments like attending a meeting to the one off help like making
a cake for an event. Please do see if you have a space in your busy lives to
volunteer – current roles that we need help with are adults to help at Beavers
on a Wednesday evening, a secretary for the Executive Committee – this is
attending a meeting every 6/8 weeks and taking notes, or someone to help
with our publicity to prepare this report every month? Please get in touch with
Neal for a chat about how you can help. Many thanks.

Scout News
Off to a flying start at the Bournemouth International Centre and our yearly visit
to the Ice Rink, Scouts, some Explorers, leaders and parents took to the ice for
a fantastic hour of fun. Celebrations for Chinese new year as always a
favourite and involve cooking and eating – Year of the Rat – it was sweet and
sour thou so tasted fab!

Beaver News

Beavers has got off to a good start in the new term with new beavers and
BERE REGIS FLORAL GROUP some promotions to Lodge Leader and Assistant Lodge Leader. Our peer
leadership team get their first taste of taking responsibility in their lodges and
guiding the new beavers in what we do - I always aim to make sure that
everyone gets the opportunity to take on a responsible position before they go
up to cubs at about 8 years old.
The next meeting of Bere Regis Floral Group will be on
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Tuesday 11 February at 2pm in Winterborne Kingston village This term we are learning about navigation and exploring, and also working
hall. The demonstrator for the day will be Elizabeth towards the team challenge badge, which fits in well with orienteering
Witcomb, and her title is Miss Potter and Friends. Visitors are activities. We will also be tackling the global issues activity badge which aims
very welcome. If you are a lover of gardens and gardening, to help beavers understand topics such as fair trade, the importance of fresh
art and design, or simply an entertaining afternoon out, you water and recycling.
will love it! Do come and join us. Your first visit is free of charge.
Fund Raising
The Borneo Expedition is next year so fund raising will be stepped up with lots
more Breakfasts, bingo nights, quizzes and sales at the hut. Please do come
along and support our young people who are working hard to be able to

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