Cubs Morris Men

The Cubs mad a visit from the Martlet Sword and Morris Men who spent a evening teaching the Cubs Morris Dancing.

Cubs Morris Men

Remembrance Sunday 2009 - Arundel

The Beavers, Cubs and Scouts attended the annual remembrance day parade and service.

Turnout was excellent from all groups and organisations present despite the continuous heavy rain during the service. Again well organised by the Royal British Legion.

Commemoration was led by the Rev Philip Tout and was joined by other clergy from Arundel’s various churches. Among those present was the Mayor of Arundel Wendy Eve.

Wreaths were presented by local organisations including many young peoples groups, Brownies, Guides and Scouts and the local primary schools.

The armed services represented by the Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment the Air Training Corps and the Sea Cadet Corp. the emergency services were represented by the Sussex Police West Downs Division and the West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service –Arundel.

Remembrance Sunday 2009 - Arundel

Barnham and Arundel Cubs Hike

Cubs from Arundel and Barnham went on a night hike through Arundel Park. The 40 Cubs had a fun time in the dark.

10k Run 2009

The Group held another very successful 10k run. Again hundreds of runners took part.

Photo here shows Group Treasurer and Town Mayor Wendy Eve presenting the prize to the winning runner.

Photos of the event will be published here.

http://gallery.sussexsportphotography.com/a.tlx?k=4hfzeoe

Planning for next term.

Although sections are now not meeting now until September the leaders in the group are now planning for next term. The autumn will mean a few less outdoor activities but the programmes will still be good fun for all involved.

Scouts Summer Camp 2009

The Scouts went to camp at the Scout Acivity Centre at Downe in Kent.

23 Scouts and 3 Explorers spent 5 days at the Downe Scout activity centre.

The Scouts took part in a number of adventurous activities such as climbing, high ropes, grass sledging, crate stacking and air rifle shooting.

Troop Summer Camp 2009

Group Annual General Meeting 2009

The Group held its Annual General Meeting today. It was a sad occasion in many ways as its was the last Roger Eve would attend as Group Scout Leader, as he was retiring after 30 years with the Group.

Also the Chairman Mel Johnston and Treasurer Wendy Eve, both expressed their intention to step down as well.

Finally the biggest change to the Group will be the stepping down of the Group President the Duke of Norfolk, who has held the role since the age of 18.

The reports again showed how the sections were providing great Scouting and that is born out by the significant increase in numbers over the last year.

Photos: - http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/ArundelScouts/GroupAGM2009?authkey=Gv1sRgCKva9O3Sva2kpgE#

Cub Cycling

The Cubs tonight went to Whiteways Lodge to do some off road cycling in the woods, we had 21 Cubs attend and they all had a good time. They particulary enjoyed going down the steep hill that was on the route, so much so they went round and climbed the hill again.

Photos: - http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/ArundelScouts/CubsCycling?authkey=Gv1sRgCOOD8vnKie35LQ#

New Mess Tents

The Group have been given two large mess tents by the West Sussex Fire & Rescue’s Technical rescue unit. One of them is brand new never been used and the other is in excellent condition but with two very small rips in but nothing that can’t be repaired.

Campalot 2009

30 Cub Scouts from 1st Arundel and 1st Barnham joined over 1500 other from West Sussex at the Ardingly south of England showground for the County Cub camp Campalot.The cubs took part in some fantastic adventurous activities, including climbing, archery, air rifle shooting, as well as crafts and games.They eat very well thanks to Bob and Alison. The leaders, veronica, Damian, Steve, Andy, Graham and Simon were joined by parent Nick and young leader Freddie.

The weekend will always be remembered for its rain and wind, the flying tents.This was also the first outing for our groups new lightweight tents. These performed well.Our site also was visited by a number of important visitors including the, the Mayor of Arundel Wendy Eve, County Commissioner John Spickett and his wife, who enjoyed tea and cakes and the new UK Commissioner Wayne Bulpitt.

Campalot 2009

The Scouts had a trip to the Arundel Town Hall, where they learned about its history and its past uses as a jail. They were ably shown around by Town Mayor Wendy Eve and Cllr. Colin Herriot.

CSI Arundel

The Troop had an interesting talk by Steve Unsted from Sussex Police Scientific Support Unit.

The talk was about crime scene investigation and the Scouts finger prints were taken for fun.

Shooting

The Scouts turned their hands to Shooting with the Scouts enjoying an evening of air rifles in the HQ.

Supermarket Support

1st Arundel Beavers, Cubs and Scouts have helped to relaunch Arundel's Co-op food store after it was given a £360,000 facelift.

Members of 1st Arundel Scout Group cut the red ribbon to reopen the new-look store, and then received a £200 donation from manager Toby Netherell to mark the occasion.He said: "As a community retailer it is appropriate that we involve the community in our special events and we are delighted our local Scout group is playing a central role in the relaunch of our store."