..if we'd known you were passing we'd have made you a cup of tea complete with some lumpy yoghurt (formerly known as milk) from the scout fridge, (we always have plenty of yoghurt, someone "obviously" sneaks in & pours the milk out & the yoghurt into the milk containers we reckon).
Striking a pose, (catalogue model in a previous life)? whilst "dropping by the old homestead"
..if we'd known you were passing we'd have made you a cup of tea complete with some lumpy yoghurt (formerly known as milk) from the scout fridge, (we always have plenty of yoghurt, someone "obviously" sneaks in & pours the milk out & the yoghurt into the milk containers we reckon).
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After a full on water fight pack meet along with the brownies & beavers we all say farewell for the summer break.
Keep an eye on the site for the start date in September (because Akela, couldn't quite remember when it is). Until then, whatever you do, wherever you go have fun, stay safe & keep yourselves busy! Have a good summer! We will update the site over the course of the holidays if anything catches our eye! ..so check in here from time to time. At the hut we will be having a clear out before the builders come in to work on the HQ improvements...We would be grateful of any assistance for a few hours, please contact judith if you can help sort through a few bits & bobs or assist in our tidy up! All help gratefully received as we try to make the hut more community friendly.. You may have noticed, Brownies are now using the hut, along with sunday school & play group... we still have some spare days & evenings if needed, even for a one off meeting, ...please ask judith if this is of interest to you. The date(s) over a weekend are set for OCTOBER 2014 See our own page explaining what they are & whether you wish to attend as a family HERE ..if you don't want to attend you still receive your badges earnt. i.Achieve - Top Awards… 2014 When: 11/10/14 & 12/10/14 (Daytime sessions - approx 1½ - 2 hours) Where: Comberton Village College, Comberton, Cambridge To recognise the successes and achievements of young people in Cambridgeshire gaining top awards as they progress through Scouting, we will be hosting the “i.Achieve - Top Awards…event, at Comberton Village College (Cambridge), over the weekend of 11th/12th October 2014. This event will be youth led, run by adults and young people from the Youth Involvement (YIPEE!) team within the County. It is open to all youth members who have gained any of the following youth awards, from 1st January 2013 to 31st August 2014: Chief Scout’s Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum or Diamond awards; DofE Bronze, Silver or Gold awards. It will also be a chance for families and local scout Groups & Districts to join in celebrating the achievements of their young people. Further details of how to register award recipients online will be available shortly. Keep a check on ShoutOut! and the County website for the latest information on this event. http://magazine.scouts.org.uk/comps-offers/win-scout-camp-goodies/ Please, take time to enter the competition for us, we could really do with kit like this to breathe some life into our camp kit, this would also be brilliant for fundraising events within Ramsey, with it's scouting logo ...it shouts just who we are! All you have to do is enter the scouting magazine competition & answer a simple question then fill in your details. By Izzy M. (NB. Grafham water is not affiliated with 1stRamsey scouting) use the search box to find more on "Grafham" 9.30am -5.30pm but get there really early to park up (8.30a.m) and beat the queues (then you can start the cheap taster sessions straight away). There is NO pre-booking! You have to sign up & pay for the courses you wish to do (they are all close together so not hard to dart from one to the other). Well worth doing, it has proven incredibly popular & is a fantastic chance to have a cheap day of adventuring with your family or with them watching... & a perfect opportunity to get a badge or two started (or completed). children 5 & under were free in 2013, but do check with Grafham before you go! NOTE It's not clear whether this will be a one off this year or carry on as before, ...I was typically doing 6 activities (with some repeats for the ones she really enjoyed) ..dry activities in the morning wet activities in the afternoon (for example) as you don't want to keep getting changed, may as well get wet (ish) for just one part of the day. If the weather is looking good it's definitely worth taking a picnic or a portable barbecue, plenty of space to play along with raised seating & tables on the decking accessing the main building. Archery, climbing, high ropes, blind trust trail, Canadian Kayaks (the open Indian style canoes), Power-boating, sailing, ... & more indoor rock-wall climbing are all achievable in a day & many count toward BADGES! It is typically a fantastic family day, & had a barbecue (£2.50 in 2013) & endless cups of tea for 50p (with free re-fills). It was a bargain day out (free-parking too) & will be happening again in a few weeks time, it would be good to see some more Beavers & cubs there hopefully. Even if you only wanted to do a few things or just to get some fresh air with the family dog, on your bike or a walk, Grafham is super fun to go to on a warm day. As a result of last year I'm now doing archery as a hobby, (we haven't got room for another speedboat on the drive)! I'd never climbed before last year in a harness & rope, it can be a bit scarey at first BUT it's great fun seeing just how far you can get knowing it's safe to go high & aim for the top of the platform, it challenges you , might scare you (a bit) whilst you get your head into adventure mode ..& then you are really proud of what you can achieve! Why not take a look at a badge page (click the badge you are interested in & it will open a link with what you need to do to earn it)! Suggested as achievable for Beavers... Suggested as easily achievable for Cubs... (below) If you are nearly ready to move on into Cubs or up to Scouts then you can't unless you have all your Challenge badges, in order to earn your Bronze or silver badge, so a day at Grafham can really help speed you up on your badge requirements whilst having a whole lot of cheap fun! Talk to your leader about what you can do to earn your badges they will have some advice & might be able to help you with what you can work towards. You will sleep like a log afterwards, don't forget to take some "wet-shoes" or a spare pair of trainers in case you want to do water activities or just dip your toes in the water to cool off under adult supervision.
There are drink & snack machines at Grafham, all taster sessions are by the Grafham team (all qualified instructors) ..this is not a Scouting endorsed event but is very worthwhile going to for a great day out & we highly recommend it! Hope to see you there. http://magazine.scouts.org.uk/comps-offers/win-vango-camping-kit/ WIN! Vango camping kit To celebrate Scouting's partnership with outdoor suppliers Vango, there is over £400 worth of fantastic camping kit to win! One simple question! click the link at the top to go to scouting magazines competition page! First prize
Are you a LEGO master builder? Then you’ll love our new competition (Suitable for all) Have you seen the new Scout mini figures? A whole range of figures are available, including Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers, Scout Network, Sea Scouts, Air Scouts and, of course, leaders. In addition, Scout Shops has produced two great T-shirt designs featuring the Beaver and Cub minifigs, which are available in both youth and adult sizes. To celebrate, we’re launching an exclusive competition for Scouts, open to all sections. Two Scout minifig T-shirts and 10 custom minifigs are up for grabs. Choose any Scouts from the minifigs range and even personalise your figures with the colours of your Group scarf. To enter, BEAVERS, CUBS & Scouts need to design and build their dream Scouting HQ in LEGO. It could be as realistic or as fantastic as they like. Why not include custom climbing walls, an amazing obstacle course, a theatre space for the world’s best gang show, bushcraft and water zones for adventurous activities, giant slides and ziplines, or even a helipad so Bear Grylls could drop in? Let your imagination run wild. HOW TO ENTER Send high-resolution photographs of your Scouts’ LEGO creations to [email protected] with an email explaining some of their dream HQ’s amazing features. The closing date for entries is Monday 3 February 2014. ...Happy building! CHECK THEM OUT Scout minifigs are available at minifigs.me, while Scout minifigs T-shirts can be ordered from scouts.org.uk/shop. Find our minifigs film, What Cubs really think about Scouting, on YouTube. East of England Agricultural Society invites Beaver and Cub groups to our ‘out of the classroom’ learning experience all about identifying our garden birds, building a bird box, making bird food and lots more here at the East of England Showground from 10.00am to 12.30 pm on Saturday 25th January 2014. Places are limited to 200 children.
A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR CHILDREN TO LEARN & EARN TOWARDS BADGES: CURRENTLY THIS EVENT IS NO PARTICIPATION BY 1ST RAMSEY, BUT THERE IS NOTHING TO STOP A GROUP OF CHILDREN ARRANGING TO ATTEND WITH PARENTS IN ATTENDANCE. (& AT £2 PER CHILD IT'S CHEAP)! The Kids Country ‘Birds Go Wild’ is all about birds, trying to encourage children to stop, look and listen. It is fully aligned with the national curriculum at the key stage 2 (children 7-11 years of age) In key stage 2 (age 7-11) key messages:
9.30 - Arrival /register and take seats in outside grandstand for short event brief. Hand out evaluation forms 9.50 – Children will be split into colour groups and taken by their steward to relevant zone ready for 10.00am prompt start. 10.00 - Our expert zone supervisors will start in their relevant zones. 10.20 – Children will swop zones 10.45 – Break. Toilet opportunity – Refreshments will be held in two places. Orange/Blue groups in Bedford Suite Green/Red groups in Huntingdon Suite 11.00 - Children will go and explore the other Zones. 11.20 – Children will swop zones There will stewards around for support. 12.00 - Time for children to make their way back to grandstand .Collect evaluation forms and colour zone badges 12.30pm - Event ends / Hand out bird box & goodie bags. Questions-: What will it Cost? £2 per child What about Risk assessment? Our staff complete these all the time as part of setting up events and will be ready to help you. Beaver and Cub groups will need to have a first aid representative on site. What clothing should the children wear? As some activities will be outdoors children will need to bring: Warm clothing, wellies, outdoor coats, jumpers, scarves and gloves Will children be handling nuts and seeds? All parents and guardians will need to be aware that children will be handling different nuts & seeds, rice and cereals and fats. These can cause allergic reactions Resources:- Children’s activity booklet Bird guide – types A guide to making your own bird box and where to position it at home in your garden A guide to making your own bird food and feeding the birds Advice on bird food and feeding seasons Bird Quiz RSPB Big Gardens Bird watch survey sheet to record your findings THROUGH EDUCATION THE CURRENT DECLINE IN COMMON BIRDS CAN BE REVERSED - BE PART OF IT!
The bedroom dorm lodges.
Where? : Caythorpe Court PGL Camp When? : 13th,14th, 15th September. Akela Judith found us a super cheap (£80) deal week-end away to help us have fun as a pack, towards badges, ..& because it's often cheaper than the school trips doing similar, the other advantage is as a small group we have our own group of instructors interacting with our group & hopefully getting the best out of each child, helping them push their limits, abilities & develop a "can do" mindset. We have a deposit to confirm your place, then an interim payment followed by a final payment in mid july.. Caythorpe Court near Grantham, Lincolnshire (about 45-55miles away, depending on the route taken) is a grade II listed mansion house set in 65 acres of grounds. In addition to purpose built accommodation blocks. there is a wide range of facilities including classrooms, sports hall, playing fields and a man-made lake. Facilities at Caythorpe Court include the following:
Sample itinery... 07.00 - PGL staff wake up the group 08.15 - Breakfast (English or Continental, cereal, toast and drinks) 09.00- First activity session 10.30 - Break 10.45 - Second activity session 12.15 - Hot lunch or packed lunch 13.45 - Third activity session 15.15 - Break 15.30 - Fourth activity session 17.00 - Supervised free time 17.30 - 19.00 - 2 course evening meal 19.00 - 20.30 - Evening entertainment. Group Leaders assist Party Leaders until 21.00. From 21.00 - 23.00 there will be PGL staff on active night duty. Through the night there will always be a senior PGL staff member on call. dining hall Dining Hall, & below is a sample of the sort of menu we could be eating from! http://www.pgl.co.uk/eflyers/images/UK_Menu_2013.pdf How do our menus support healthy eating? Our menus are seasonal to make the most out of the seasonal and regional fresh produce. To assist young people in selecting a balanced meal we serve generous portions of fruit, vegetables and salad with plenty of carbohydrate for energy. Alongside our suppliers we actively work to reduce the fat, salt and sugar levels of our food against target specifications set by the Food Standards Agency. Whilst monitoring these levels we also work to minimise and eliminate, where possible, the use of additives and are continually working towards the removal of trans-fats from within our range of products. Fat content is kept to a minimum by choosing low-fat or lean ingredients where possible and using low-fat cooking methods. Our focus is on: - Availability of fresh fruit with all meals – whole and prepared for convenience - Availability of healthy and nutritional salad bar at lunch and dinner time - At least one hot fresh vegetable will be served each day - Availability of vegetarian freshly homemade soups for lunch and dinner - Reduction of sodium salt - Reduction in fats (particularly trans and saturated fats) - Reduction in added sugars - Encourageing fibre rich foods In addition: Water is available with all meals Squash is available on request Semi-skimmed milk is available with breakfast We have a network of suppliers that are continuously reviewing and who actively work to reduce the food miles. And finally… It is a matter of pride and principle that no child leaves a PGL dining room hungry! Whether members of your group have specific dietary needs relating maybe to medical or religious requirements or whether it’s simply a matter of being a fussy eater, we make every possible effort to meet their needs. We always welcome your comments and would be delighted to discuss any aspect of our catering with you. Enjoy your meals at PGL! Activities available include: (click an activity to open a brief overview) http://pgl.backwater.co.uk/schoolmaps/ (click the link) Want to see what Caythorpes centre offers via an interactive map of the grounds & activities? ..we think you'll be impressed. Q: Does my child need to bring any pocket money? A: Children are welcome to bring some pocket money with them for their stay. Our centres provide gift shops where they can purchase branded and non branded goods, from stationery to confectionery. Download our branded gift shop price list here> A suggested packing list compiled by PGL (we may advise a few extra OR less bits & pieces), best to take a look & start planning! http://www.pgl.co.uk/eflyers/images/kit_lists/kit_list_uk_2013.pdf Attending PGL cub camp may help towards earning badges such as these:
Run! ..they've got swords
There were plenty of displays in Cathederal square, (a lot were very noisy involving fights & guns being shot, or just the clatter of roman armour as they showed how to drill & march! The vikings & the saxons fought each other (& charged at us too) ..with bits of shields flying all over the place when an axe or a sword hit as they tried to get at each other. We advertised it here, & it was a very full on experience (not to mention a opportunity to see some of the private areas of Peterborough cathederal. I got to see & learn about so much of our area's local history & those who lived here, there were plenty of re-enactors camped all around the cathederal & historic story telling of famous locals such as "Hereward the wake" The actors live in their period (of the time) tents, eating & drinking the same foods that were available, we particularly liked trying the roman (spelt seed) bread, pizza & mashed up anchovies, ...so much so that dad is threatening to make some genuine roman food recipes to eat! We learnt about roman weapons, saw plenty of armour, got to test out a roman bolt thrower (dangerous in the wrong hands) as well as, Celts, saxons, vikings, civil war cavalrymen, Napoleonic soldiers, tripod mounted machine guns from world war 1 & 2, ..in fact all-sorts, it kept us busy for most of the day! When you realise just how many people from different parts of the world lived here you realise that being british probably means you have, Danish, Icelandic, Norwegian, French, German, Italian, Hungarian, Spanish, & African blood in our genetic ancestry, this was told very well by a lady who made us realise that the romans never left, they simply took off their armour (or tunics) & lived in Britian raising families, as did many "invaders" of the past, such as the Vikings, and Normans, right through time here where we live, including Napoleonic prisoners of war, & more recently Polish soldiers & pilots, or small children from the "kinder-transport" who fled here during world war 2 after their home countries were taken over. You can find out lots more at the Peterborough museum (which is free to go to with parking all around it) just off Cathederal square. Leonardo-Da Vinci's "possibly" flying designs brought to life Inside the cathederal walls we came across a very early flying machine! (the sails were a plan by Leonardo De-Vinci ..but they were having trouble getting it to lift off the ground It was a great weekend put on by vivacity peterborough, & there will be more happening over the summer, i'm hoping I might have learnt enough to earn a local knowledge badge (& don't worry it'll be back next year, but we also have lots of living history happening at historical places all around us, look it up on the internet, or use our links section for what's happening in Peterborough, Cambridge & Bedfordshire ...there's more going on than you think! it was a great example of "horrible histories" (& this one tells you a bit about our area & Hereward the wake)! The Festival of British Eventing at Gatcombe Park, Gloucestershire, presented by the British Equestrian Trade Association takes place from 2–4 August. Home of HRH The Princess Royal, this spectacular venue hosts several Championships including the British Eventing Open Championship. Top International and Olympic medal winning riders compete at the August Festival providing exciting equestrian entertainment. A full programme of arena attractions will take place on Saturday and Sunday suitable for the whole family to enjoy as well as some fantastic shopping. We have one family season ticket to give away for a weekend that the whole family will enjoy. This includes admission and parking for all three days together with entry for a family of four (admits two adults and two children between the ages of 12–18 years). All you have to do to enter is answer this simple question: Who lives at Gatcombe Park? Email your answer, along with your name and address, to [email protected]. Remember to include ‘Gatcombe Competition’ in the subject line of your email. To book your tickets and for more information visit: gatcombe-horse.co.uk Terms and conditions: 1) The promoter is The Festival of British Eventing Press Office. 2) Entrants must be UK residents aged 18 years or older, excluding the employees, friends and family of The Festival of British Eventing Press Office, The Scout Association and Immediate Media Co. 3) By entering, you agree to be bound by all the rules of the promotion. 4) Only one entry per person allowed. 5) No responsibility accepted for lost, delayed, ineligible or fraudulent entries. 6) Closing date for entries is noon on 1 July 2013. 7) One winning entry will be chosen at random from all eligible entries. 8) The winner will be notified by 15 July 2013. 9) The draw is final and no correspondence will be entered into. 10) For details of the winners, send an SAE to Scouting Magazine, Gilwell Park, Chingford, London E4 7QW within two months of the closing date. If any winner is unable to be contacted within three weeks of the closing date, the Promoter will offer the prize to a runner-up. 11) The promoter reserves the right to substitute the prize with one of the same or greater value but there is no cash alternative. 12) For full terms and conditions, click here.
2012 "RAM-CAM" Camp Blanket badge!
ATTENTION: ...Calling all 1st Ramsey Cub scouts! FOR: Call up to (former) Ramsey WW2 Ack-Ack camp training site. When: Friday 12th July (7PM) - 14th July (3pm). Cost: £20 (way cheaper than a babysitter)* We hope you are able to confirm your attendance @the 2nd annual (we hope to make this a tradition) 1940's Ramsey cub campsite, known as "RAM-CAM" if you attended last year & got the diamond camp patch for your camp blanket or camp poncho. Scouts will also be on the site with us, due to their leader needing to gain his scouting camp licence. The 2 nights will count towards Nights away badges (which go up according to total nights away over time) & maybe quite a few more! ..see below! An insight to what we will typically do (weather permitting). Friday evening: cubs assisted by leaders & parent helpers pitch tents...(yes that means YOU laddie). Late friday night / early Saturday morning (inevitably): Noisy excited cubs refuse to go to sleep until told off by sleep deprived & generally despairing leaders. Saturday morning: Bleary eyed cubs moan about lack of sleep & fall asleep over breakfast. Local hiking, ..Swimming, playing "long games" in the large grass field area, ..wildlife identification, ..general messing about, Saturday afternoon: More food, more fun. Saturday evening: Camp sing-songs, sketches & skits! Saturday night: Blissful sleep (we hope)! Sunday morning: "Quiet breakfast" followed by more outdoorsy stuff, ...tracking, scouting skills etc. Sunday afternoon: Packing up our tents & tidying the area. & going home & dumping our kit on the living room floor then promptly falling asleep! Hope to see you there! ...now taking bookings, cash, cheques etc. Please print out our camping permission form , read, fill, sign & return to Dale (Baloo) or Judith (Akela). Take a look at this page of suggested camping kit (from our own site) to get an idea of the sort of kit you might need to borrow or buy. Anyone without pieces of kit please speak to Akela Judith, in case we have some spares! Camps are great fun & potentially contribute towards a good number of badges some of which are listed (& linked below) ..take a look with your parents & carers & try to cover a few of the requirements, such as sensibly packing a rucksack (or bag) for camp. Pack dismissed, ..Fall out! Message ends: *Just saying :) August Bank Holiday Monday! ...That's the last time Grafham water will be having an open day in 2013. All under supervised instruction of Grafham staff. We went there again & did more on the climbing wall, Sailing, wave riding in an R.I.B, climbing the "high ropes" Archery (several times), sailing Canadian canoes (open ones) & a really good BBQ lunch. Since the 1st time (back in April), i'm now trying archery as a hobby & am going for a 1/2 day lesson this week-end, so I guess that'll be another badge earned for Hobbies! it's free for 5's & under (although there is less they can do)! Hope to see you on the water, this is the cheapest way of getting a badge or 2 under your belt (& lots of fresh air) Check out details further down for phone numbers & details! ..as it was so sunny last bank holiday an estimated 700 people turned up, which really means get there early you can have the best choice of availability & start right away! GET THERE EARLY as the places soon fill up, (you have to sign up for all your chosen trial sports in the morning when you get there & they will fill up fast). Free parking on site, disabled facilities, snacks & drinks available all day! Raised veranda area with picnic tables & chairs in a central location (so you can watch your munchkins from afar) or just bring a picnic lunch & your own bbq down. Every Bank Holiday Monday throughout the year (excluding Christmas and New Year) Why not come and see what they have to offer and try new activities out for just £2 a session. (Under 5's free of charge but with a limited range of activities due to equipment sizes). Event officially starts @10.a.m. but get there early! (by 9 to avoid long queues). Enjoy some of Grafham's many activities for just a fraction of the normal prices! They are offering 1/2 hour sessions in activities like sailing, archery, paddlesports, bushcraft, climbing, ropes, course and powerboating (15 mins) for just £2 a session per person (under 5's free). There is no need to book in advance, just come along on the day, Head straight for our reception and book the activity slots you want to do - places are limited and will fill up early so please arrive in plenty of time and get your names down! Bring a picnic with you and just enjoy a fun day out with all your family and friends! Refreshments will also be available to purchase on the day. For more information, please give them a call on 01480 810521. Experience sailing in dinghies, keelboats, catermarans, and on sailboards (windsurfing) & more No need to book, just come along with your family and friends, choose your activities and have a go! Bring a packed lunch with you and just enjoy the day with us! Last date planned for 2013
PERRY HUNTINGDON CAMBRIDGESHIRE PE28 0GW Grafham site link Grafham frequently asked questions... This is a great opportunity (especially for cubs to gain their Water activities badge over a few sample sessions, & who knows, we may have budding sailors amongst us! For Beavers Grafham is a great place to explore the woodland, visit bird hides, fly a kite (it's often windy up over there) ride your bike around grafham water's tracks & much more. Congratulations to everyone who walked, slogged, jogged, ambled, rambled, hobbled, wobbled or ran their way round the Ramsey Round Table Fun Run event on Sunday Morning (9th June). A special mention must go to our very own new "adult Leader" Ben! Despite celebrating his 18th birthday (the night before) "Big Ben" made his way round the course, maybe not as fast as on a normal day!? ..BUT it wasn't a race, so time didn't matter. We also had other sponsored pack members participating who altogether will have raised an AMAZING amount for pack funds & renovation costs to keep us going! ..we don't know the final figure yet & will let you know as soon as we know ourselves. The weather stayed dry (Thankfullly) with a light breeze & a bit of sun.. (maybe not enough, but better than none). Special thanks must go out to the Ramsey Round table who very kindly organised the event for the benfit of Ramsey residents, giving them the opportunity to come out & do something together, & also to raise funds for our favourite local charities! By Web Admin (& Izzy M.) Open Farm Sunday is a fantastic project which has seen hundreds of farmers across the UK opening up their farm for one Sunday each year since 2006! It is a fantastic opportunity for everyone, young and old, to discover at first hand what it means to be a farmer. Take time to listen to the birds, soak up the scenery, experience the smells of the farmyard and really get in touch with the land that feeds us. So come and feed your senses on Open Farm Sunday. Each event is unique with its own activities - based around the farm’s own individual story. Activities during the day may include a farm walk, nature trail, tractor and trailer rides, pond dipping, activities for children, a mini farmers market or picnics. The pictures link to take you to different sites, so if you wan't to know about Better food produced by British farmers, you might want to click the "red tractor! picture, or watch the video below. If you wan't to know which farms you can visit locally click either of the open farm links.. "Last year we went to 2 farms, one with goats, horses & rare breeds in Hilton, a baby Highland cow (calf) had been born in the field 30 minutes before we got there & it's proud dad was watching over mum & baby... which we were able to see really well on board the trailer ride, even the farmer didn't know it had happened he was just as surprised as we were! We learnt what was living in the hedgerows that farmers plant & maintain, some were hundreds of years old, got to see the horses, ponies from their riding school ...& the friendly, licky, climbing goats with whose milk they make delicious ice cream from! (I tried some of that too) ..as well as ducks & other animals, it was a fun & very popular visit. He told us that the kept a few rare breeds & that this was common amongst a lot of farmers in case there is an outbreak of a nasty disease in one area some of the animals are miles away & can be used to make sure the breeds aren't wiped out by things like "foot & mouth" At each farm we used a "dip bath" for our wellingtons, this is disinfectant to keep germs away from the animals that we may bring in, we used it on our way out too, it was like a spongey funfair floor disinfectant filled mat you walked across to clean your footwear! Then we made our way to Wimpole hall "Home farm" & spent the afternoon there for free as well ....as it's a special farm tour day you get to see all-sorts, speak to the farmers & visit or even feed the animals, try out a tractor, climb into the seat of a massive combine & learn more about British farms supplying food & materials which we use each & every day. It was a good but tiring day...I slept well after all that fresh air & cannot wait to go again" Izzy M. (cub scout 1st Ramsey group) Central park is located north of the city centre and holds a prestigious Green Flag award. Facilities at central parkThe following facilities are available at Central Park:
Opened on the 8th August 2009, this new splash park is the central element in an ambitious £300,000 plan to regenerate Bretton Park in Peterborough. The eco-friendly facility has been funded by the city council through the community reprovision programme. The new facility replaces a dated and vandal-blighted paddling pool and consists of 20 water features set within 500m2 of brightly coloured, soft rubber safety surfacing. Central ParkPark Crescent, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 4DZ See location on Google maps. Map reference: TF 200002 Lat: 52.58636 Long: -0.23018 For how to get to Central Park by car, bus or cycle, please visit Web www.peterborough.gov.uk/page-11609. Peterborough Heritage FestivalHeld in the historic heart of the city centre and the stunning surroundings of the Cathedral precincts, the 2013 Peterborough Heritage Festival guarantees a plethora of activities to bring our past to life! One of the city’s most popular attractions, the main weekend of the festival will be held over 22 & 23 June, and promises a living history extravaganza for all to enjoy. 3,000 years and more of Peterborough’s past will be brought to life, with displays by local history societies, a period market, falconry, and this year’s themed displays, focusing on inventions and the history of science. There will also be hundreds of costumed re-enactors, from Roman soldiers through to wartime airmen, in living history displays around the historic Cathedral Precincts. The festival also includes fringe events from 15-30 June, including guided walks, lectures, talks, activities, ..Keep your eyes peeled! At Flag fen, ..just as important as Stonehenge, (& a lot more than some balanced rocks). Experience life 3,000 years ago! Re-enactors will be living as Bronze Age people for the week in our reconstructed prehistoric village. Discover their stories and explore how Bronze Age people lived day-to-day, including seeing ancient technology demonstrations! Special Event prices apply, £6 adults, £4 concessions and children, £15 families, Heritage Pass holders FREE For more information, call Flag Fen on 01733 313414 or email [email protected] Another cheap experience day @grafham ((bank holiday monday)) 27/05/2013 ..go get those badges!23/5/2013 For more details see the previous Grafham water post, it has all the relevant contact details!
(great fun, but do get there EARLY to book your places on activities) Izzy Recommends: visit Grafham 27/05/13 ((bank holiday in 3 weeks)) ...for cheap fun ..& badgework8/5/2013 Me, on the "big bad rock wall" By Izzy M. (NB. Grafham water is not affiliated with 1stRamsey scouting) Hope you had a good Bank holiday!? ..I certainly did, we went to Grafham Water in the morning & booked in for Archery, climbing, high ropes, blind trust trail, Canadian Kayaks (the open Indian style canoes), Power-boating, sailing, ... & more indoor rock-wall climbing! My dad made us leave early so that we could sign up before all the places went & that way i could do dry activities first then get wet afterwards.. It was a great day, they had a barbecue (£2.50) & endless cups of tea for 50p (with free re-fills). It was a bargain day out (free-parking too) & will be happening again in a few weeks time, it would be good to see some more Beavers & cubs there hopefully. Even if you only wanted to do a few things or just to get some fresh air with the family dog, on your bike or a walk, Grafham is super fun to go to on a warm day. I'm thinking of taking up archery as a hobby with my Mum & will be going back in a few weeks to tackle & BEAT that climbing wall again, I kept making the mistake of looking down (only ever look up at your next hold). I'd never climbed before in a harness & rope, it can be a bit scarey at first BUT it's great fun seeing just how far you can get knowing it's safe to go high & aim for the top of the platform, it challenges you , might scare you (a bit) whilst you get your head into adventure mode ..& then you are really proud of what you can achieve! Hopefully the activities I did day count towards another badge! ..because you CAN do them outside of cubs! Why not take a look at a badge page (click the badge you are interested in & it will open a link with what you need to do to earn it)! I need longer arms cos i'm running out of space on my uniform! OPEN DAYS 2013 Every Bank Holiday Monday throughout the year (excluding Christmas and New Year) Why not come and see what they have to offer and try new activities out for just £2 a session. (Under 5's free of charge but with a limited range of activities due to equipment sizes). Event officially starts @10.a.m. but get there early! Enjoy some of Grafham's many activities for just a fraction of the normal prices! They are offering 1/2 hour sessions in activities like sailing, archery, paddlesports, bushcraft, climbing, ropes, course and powerboating (15 mins) for just £2 a session per person (under 5's free). There is no need to book in advance, just come along on the day, Head straight for our reception and book the activity slots you want to do - places are limited and will fill up early so please arrive in plenty of time and get your names down! Bring a picnic with you and just enjoy a fun day out with all your family and friends! Refreshments will also be available to purchase on the day. For more information, please give them a call on 01480 810521. Experience sailing in dinghies, keelboats, catermarans, and on sailboards (windsurfing) & more No need to book, just come along with your family and friends, choose your activities and have a go! Bring a packed lunch with you and just enjoy the day with us! Dates planned for 2013
PERRY HUNTINGDON CAMBRIDGESHIRE PE28 0GW Grafham site link Grafham frequently asked questions... This is a great opportunity (especially for cubs to gain their Water activities badge over a few sample sessions, & who knows, we may have budding sailors amongst us! For Beavers Grafham is a great place to explore the woodland, visit bird hides, fly a kite (it's often windy up over there) ride your bike around grafham water's tracks & much more. (car parking charge will apply) :( http://club.lego.com/en-gb/videos/more-videos/#medialctvhobbit Remember our competition to win LEGO Hobbit kits!? ..well it was only the other week so hunt it down if you haven't already entered the competition for around £170 worth of Lego prizes... one of which is made "super-sized" The link above will allow you to view the film short... The competition is once again listed below! For your chance to win, all you have to do is answer the following question: What colour is Gandalf™ in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey™? A) Grey B) Blue C) Red Email your answer, along with your name, address and contact telephone number to [email protected]. Terms and conditions: 1) The promoter is LEGO. 2) Entrants must be UK residents aged 18 years or older, excluding the employees, friends and family of LEGO, The Scout Association and Immediate Media Co. 3) By entering, you agree to be bound by all the rules of the promotion. 4) Only one entry per person allowed. 5) No responsibility accepted for lost, delayed, ineligible or fraudulent entries. 6) Closing date for entries is [noon] on 10 May 2013. 7) Three winning entries will be chosen at random from all eligible entries. 8) Winners will be notified by 31 May 2013. 9) The draw is final and no correspondence will be entered into. 10) For details of the winners, send an SAE to Scouting Magazine, Gilwell Park, Chingford, London E4 7QW within two months of the closing date. If any winner is unable to be contacted within one month of the closing date, the Promoter will offer the prize to a runner-up. 11) The promoter reserves the right to substitute the prize with one of the same or greater value but there is no cash alternative. 12) For full terms and conditions, click here. |
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