3rd Ware Scout Group - News

Cub Tug of War and Sports

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EDT

Well done to all the Cubs who took part in the recent District Cub Tug of War and Sports Day. More photos are available in our Gallery.

Ware Town Raft Race

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EDT

View the 2010 Ware Raft Race ...

Click here to view the photos.

Carnival 2010

Sat, 03 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EDT

Congratulations on all who took part in the Carnival and helped us to win The Most Original Entry.

3rd Ware Annual General Meeting

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EDT

3rd Ware Scout Group will be holding our A.G.M on

Thursday 6th May 2010 at 7pm in our HQ building.

The A.G.M will be followed by entertainment by the River Ash Beavers and conclude with refreshments.

We hope to see you all on the night.

Message from Bear Grylls, Chief Scout

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EDT

St George's Day Celebrations Sunday 25th April

Sat, 24 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EDT

Cubs and Beavers

The St George's Day Service at Christ Church, Ware, will start promptly at 3:00pm. You need to be seated by 2:45pm and so need to aim to arrive outside the church by 2:40pm at the latest. There will be a collection for a local charity taken during the service.

After the services we will form up in the Christ Church School playground, to parade down the High Street to the Priory where we will all renew our promises.

Finish time at the Priory is expected to be around 4:30pm.

Scouts

The format for this year sees a change from past years for the Scout Troop. Scouts should arrive at Christ Church School via the Bowling Road entrance at 12 noon. Please wear activity clothes but bring full uniform (in a named bag or coat hanger) to change into plus a snack and a drink.

A variety of community and environmental tasks will then be undertaken for a couple of hours before the Scouts return to Christ Church School, change, have a short celebration (with collection for a local charity) and parade to the Priory as in past years with the Beavers and Cubs.

Recent Updates

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

18 Jul - Scouts at the Ware Town Raft Race - photos added18 Jul - District Cub Tug of War and Sports Daya - photos added17 Jul - Video of Scouts in the Ware Raft Race added04 Jul - Ware Carnival Parade - photos added01 Jul - Ash Beavers Fire Station Visit - photos added 28 Jun - Ash Beavers Summer Cruise - photos added 27 Jun - Scouts Bowls Gala - photos added25 Jun - Ash Beaver's Van Hage visit - photos added23 Jun - Beaver Water Activities 2010 - photos added22 Jun - Cub Fun Run - photos added21 Jun - Heron Cub Pack Camp 2010 - photos added13 Jun - Scout and Cub Water Activities - photos added23 May - Falcon Cub Pack Camp - photos added23 May - Scouts Crayfising - photos added16 May - Scout Lightweight Competition - photos added16 May - District Cub Go-Karts - photos added16 May - District Beaver Sleepover - photos added27 Apr - 2010 Calendar updated Video showing how to tie a Friendship Knot added

Recent additions to the members' areas (requires login):

7 Jul - GSL's Summer Photo Competition - details added7 Jul - Newsletter No 4 2010 added9 Jun - WaGAwood letter added11 May - Revised Herons Programme added10 May - Scout and Cub Water Activity Day letter added10 May - Beaver Water Activities letter added10 May - Supporting Gambian Scouts - Pencil Case Plea added5 May - Summer Programme added for Lea Beavers27 Apr - Summer Programmes added for Ash, Falcons, Herons and Scouts24 Apr - Newsletter No 3 2010 added24 Apr - Term dates added - Ash, Lea, Falcons, Herons and Scouts Cub Welcome Leaflet added Beaver Welcome Leaflet added

Tesco and Sainsbury's Vouchers

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

3rd Ware Scout Group is once again collecting Tesco and Sainsbury’s vouchers.

Please place all Tesco Vouchers and Sainsbury Active Kid Vouchers in the box by Friday 18th June.

Vouchers placed in the box after this date will not be able to be used.

These will enable us to provide extra resources for the young people at no extra cost to the Group or yourselves. Many thanks

Snow

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

Merry Christmas Eveyone!

Fri, 25 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST

Some Recent Newspaper Articles

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Some of our recent newpaper articles are shown below - click on each image to enlarge it ...

Summer Photo Competition

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Don't forget this summer's GSL's photo competition (closing date Friday 25th September) - members can click here for details.

Herts 100

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Thanks to all the Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Leaders for making this a fantastic weekend. Photos can be viewed

here and here

Akela on his bike again

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Oh no! Jeremy the Akela of Heron Pack is at it again.

Following on from the London to Cambridge ride last year, this time he is attempting to cycle from London to Brighton in aid of the British Heart Foundation on Sunday 21st June.

Let's just hope he doesn't eat too much bacon at Camp on Saturday Morning.

Latest news is that Jeremy completed the ride in 8 hours (although some of that time was spent mending punctures and stuck in traffic)

More CubJam 2009 Photos added to Gallery

Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Bear Grylls announced as new Chief Scout

Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Bear Grylls will be the new Chief Scout of the UK Scout Association. The famous adventurer takes over when current Chief Scout, former Blue Peter presenter Peter Duncan, completes his five year tenure in July.

When asked why he chose to volunteer for the UK’s largest mixed youth movement, Bear said: ‘In short, because I love adventure and I love hanging out with good friends. For me this is what Scouting is about.’

Born on 7 June 1974, Bear Grylls will be the youngest ever Chief Scout.

He first got involved in Scouting aged eight as a Cub Scout. Bear attributes this time as part of the inspiration behind his adult adventures presenting TV shows such as Born Survivor: ‘So much of who we are as an adult is formed when we are kids,’ said Bear. ‘What Scouting says to people is: “it’s okay to go for it in life”.

‘Every child has a right to have an adventure. Life is about grabbing opportunities. The prizes don’t always go to the biggest, the best and the strongest – they go to those who persevere. These are simple life lessons that Scouting teaches people.’

The Chief Scout provides inspiration for the 100,000 adult volunteers involved in Scouting across the UK.

The position was created in 1920 with the appointment of Robert Baden-Powell, who founded the Scout Movement in 1908.

Working together for Scouting

Working in partnership with Bear will be Scouting volunteer Wayne Bulpitt, who takes on the new role of UK Chief Commissioner. Wayne will focus on providing leadership to all volunteers within Scouting. Like Bear, Wayne’s Scouting began when he joined as a Cub Scout.

‘I am delighted to have been invited to take on this position at such an exciting time,’ said Wayne. ‘The successes of the last few years mean that we are well placed to make the most of a high public profile and fulfil our vision of providing personal development and exciting opportunities to increasing numbers of young people.’

Providing adventure to the UK’s young people

Bear and Wayne join 100,000 Scout volunteers who give up their time to provide adventurous activities to 400,000 6-25 year olds.

St George's Day Parade

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT

London Marathon

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT

A big congratulations go to Richard (Assistant Scout Leader) who completed the London Marathon this Sunday in 5 hours 9 minutes and 52 seconds.

Pinewood Derby - Well done to all who took part

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT

This year's event proved as poplular as ever. Please click on the photo above to see more pictures. To download the results and scoring sheets please click here (requires member log on). Click below to watch a short YouTube clip. Click here to see the Mercury report and further video.

Falcon Cubs - Snow update Tuesday 3/2/09

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST

Due to the severe weather conditions, tonight's Falcon Cub session has been cancelled.

We hope that those who have had a second day off school continue to have a fun time in the snow!

Watford Football - Postponed to Saturday 28th February

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST

Notice for those signed up for the postponed official Scouting day visit to see Watford. The event has been re-scheduled for Saturday 28th February and they will be playing against Crystal Palace. The coach leaves 12:15 pm from Broadmeads, but anybody wishing to leave later may make their own way there. There may be some tickets left - please ask your leaders if you are interested in a last minute booking.

Congratulations

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST

Congratulations go to Gill (Asst Scout Leader) and Jeremy (Akela of Heron Cubs) on the birth of their second son on 12th January, weighing in at a healthy 8 lb and 4oz.

Ware Dickensian Evening

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST

Herts Centenary

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST

To celebrate the Centenary of Scouting in Hertfordshire, all members of 3rd Ware are being issued with the special scarves and badges. Click on the thumbnail below for details:

Struggling with the Friendship Knot?

Christmas Shopping Evening

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST

Photo of the Week

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT

3rd Ware's newest member:

Recent Competitions Keeping Us Busy

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Well done to the 3 Scout Patrols who took part in this month's Nocturnal Challenge. We achieved very commendable 2nd and 3rd places in the Scout results against strong competition.

25 Cubs represented 3rd Ware at the District Tug of War and Sports day competitions this month. We achieved 3rd place in the Tug of War and managed to retain the Perowne Cup for the team relay event.

A great effort by all our Beavers at the District Tug of War, with the Lea Beavers coming a valiant 2nd place.

3 Scout patrols entered this year's Heavyweight competition. One patrol achieved second place in the Scout competition.

A big well done to our Cubs who entered the Oxley Shield competition – 12 great Young people who did us all proud. A special well done to the Falcon Six who retained the Trophy for the second year running.

Oxley Shield 2008

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

More photos are available in the gallery

Lochearnhead

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

A large contingent of past and present members of 3rd Ware have just returned from the Ware and District Lochearnhead Expedition in Scotland.

More photos are available in the gallery. You can also check out the Lochearnhead blog link below:

http://lochearnhead2008.blogspot.com/

Akela's Marathon Cycle Ride

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Jeremy, the Akela of Heron Pack will be taking part in the London to Cambridge Cycle Ride on 27th July in aid of Breakthrough Breast Cancer.

STOP...PRESS...
Jeremy Completed the ride leaving London at 9:30am and Arriving in Cambridge just before 4pm.

If you would like to sponsor him then you can use the following Justgiving Account

Most Recent Group Photo

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Twinning with Gambian Scouts in Africa

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

3rd Ware are proud to be twinned with the Medina Sering Mass Scout Group in the Gambia, thanks to the efforts of the Hertforshire based charity HELPING.

In addition to writing and receiving letters, as part of the International Friendship Award, each member of 3rd Ware was recently challenged to raise £5. Many thanks to everyone who accepted the challenge. We raised a very respectable £470.18. The money raised has been used to send much needed sports equipment, scarves and woggles to the West African Group. If you have missed the deadline, it's not too late to hand in any outstanding money since it can still be used to provide further equipment or uniforms for the Gambian Scouts.

Fundraising

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Do you shop online regularly?

If the answer is yes then you could raise money for us simply by using these links

We have recently (June 2010) received another cheque for £45.97 from The Giving Machine thanks to members shopping through this link!

Five Pound Challenge

Sat, 23 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

As part of the International Friendship Award, all members of the group have been challenged to raise �5. Details can be downloded in your Members Area.

The money raised will be used to send much needed sports equipment to the Medina Sering Mass Scout Group in the Gambia. 3rd Ware are proud to be twinned with this Scout Group thanks to the efforts of the Hertforshire based charity HELPING.

Sainsbury's Active Kids 08

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

3rd Ware are collecting Sainsbury's vouchers now. Please place your vouchers in the box at the HQ. Many thanks for your efforts.