l o o k

DECEMBER 2009

DECK THE HALLS WITH BOUGHS OF HOLLY

‘TIS THE SEASON TO BE JOLLY

Scout Leaders
Spartan Explorer’s
Christmas Meeting
Present :
Hawaiian Themed Nottingham Ghost Walk
Christmas Party. Followed by
Venue: Meal at
2nd Arnold Scout HQ Salutation Inn
Calverton Road Monday 21st December
Cost: 1930 hrs
£2.50 including free light enter- Cost £15
tainment and all food and drink.
Date: Time: REMINDER!
18th December 1930-2130 Several years ago, for safety reasons, our
Scout County stated that any person taking
Information: part in a Scouting activity which involved
hiking, walking, or similar (i.e. bike riding,
Come in Hawaiian horse riding, etc.) is required to wear High
Visibility (Hi-Viz) Clothing, i.e. Hi-Viz vest
fancy dress. Play or coat.
Please note reflective armbands and the
games, eat food new reflective neckerchiefs
and dance all night! are not sufficient.

Additionally, where a unit is walking at night during the hours of darkness, that a Hi-Viz cover be placed
over the back- -pack of the rearmost person. This can be done by fastening another Hi-Viz vest or coat
over the bag.
Highway Code Rule 5 states that such a unit should display a white light to the front and a red light to the
rear during the hours of darkness. This rule must be complied with.
Hi-Viz clothing should even be worn when walking across country, as in the event of an unforeseen
rescue, the team can be easily seen especially by Air Ambulance or rescuers.
Should you wish clarification on any of these matters please do not hesitate to contact: -
Steve Cree Deputy County Commissioner

There will be no January issue of Scoutlook. NEW COUNTY WEBSITE

Have a peaceful and happy Christmas—back in
February
Any items / copy for the next issue to reach me
by 20th January 2010 please.
Peter Bryan. 0115 9557324 or
jupeter17&ntlworld.com
In case you have not heard, the new look
site
can be found at
http://www.notts-scouts.org.uk/index.php
And of course, our own can be accessed at
http://www.central-notts-scouts.org.uk/
 DISTRICT SWIMMING
GALA

SATURDAY 6TH FEBRUARY

1800 HOURS

ARNOLD SWIMMING POOL

The Bonington Scout and Guide DETAILS AND ENTRY FORMS
Band WILL BE SENT OUT TO ALL
is open to all members CUB SCOUT PACKS, SCOUT
of Central Notts. Scout Association
TROOPS AND EXPLORER
and Ernehale, Southwell and
UNITS BEFORE CHRISTMAS
Westdale Guide Divisions.

START PLANNING NOW

We meet every Monday evening—
MAKE SURE YOU ARE
7.00pm to 9.00pm
REPRESENTED IN THIS
at the 1st Redhill Scout & Guide HQ,
ANNUAL EVENT
Mansfield Road, Arnold
If you are interested, or need fur-
Electronics
ther information, please contact:
Badge
Jane Epworth - Band Leader on
0115 9559828
Over the weekend of
Or November 14/15 seven Scouts
Peter Bryan—Band Chairman on attended the
0115 9557324 Electronics Badge course held at
Be part of this musical 2nd Arnold HQ to learn about:
experience, come along and join us. •the fundamentals of electronics
•how to identify and use
the various types of electronic components;
•how to measure values of voltage, current and resistance in a simple circuit
•how to use a soldering iron to construct an electronic circuit;
•the safety precautions that should be taken whilst working with electrical equipment.
During the course of the weekend a number of circuits were successfully built and by the
end of the weekend each scout had successfully constructed a medium wave radio re-
ceiver which they took away.
Congratulations to the following who each earned their Electronics badge:
Liam Hammond & Tom Warrener (2nd Arnold), Hugh Atkin, Jack Walters, James Mawby
& Richard Dewsnap (Southwell)
& Tom Kozhukhov (4th Carlton).
 Southwell Scouts Winter Expedition to Ilam
On Saturday 21st November
Southwell Scouts, Invictus
Explorers and Leaders set off on
an expedition to Ilam youth
hostel.

We left Southwell at 8am and

headed for a car park near
Thorpe Cloud next to the River
Dove. We then split into two
groups, had a look at the map,
then started our first hike. We
followed the river up north until
we got to Milldale then on the
return journey we took the
western side of the river along
the hills. Along the way we found proof that money does grow on
trees!

We stayed overnight at Ilam youth hostel. The hostel is a Victorian

gothic building, and it is rated four stars, which means it has
excellent standards. We slept in dormitories in beds with sheets
and duvets supplied for us. There were plenty of amusements but
we spent most of the night playing pool. I would recommend
staying at Ilam youth hostel because it’s great fun, relaxing, and the
food is fantastic.

The Next day we sat down

at breakfast and discussed
the route for that day, and
then we went out to start.
We started the route by
first following the river
north then following a path
South-East then back to
Ilam, and to the hostel to
pick up the minibus and
travel home.

Even though it was the

wettest weekend of the
year, and we all got wet and muddy, we still had a good time and enjoyed ourselves. We would like
to thank all the leaders that helped out and made this weekend possible.

Joshua Marriott - Scout - 1st Southwell

 DATE DAY EVENT VENUE AND TIME CONTACT
DECEMBER 2009
rd
4th Friday Cub Scout Leaders Meeting 3 Woodthorpe 2000 hrs Elaine Smith

11th Friday Scout Fellowship Christmas Meal Vale Social Club, Colwick. Ron Hollingsworth
1900 for 1930 hrs
th
13 Sunday World Jamboree Selection Day Redhill Scout HQ Lee Marriott
Mansfield Road, Arnold
1000 to 1600 hrs.
nd
18th Friday Explorer Scout Christmas Party 2 Arnold HQ, Calverton Rd Steve Tupper
1930 hrs.
20th Sunday Scout Explorer Scout Orienteering Walesby Notts. Orienteering
Competition Club/ Martin Cray
21st Monday Scout Leaders Meeting Nottingham Ghost Walk Stuart Thorpe
1930 hrs

WISHING YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND

ALL THE
BEST FOR 2010
JANUARY 2010
6th Wednesday Appointments sub com. meeting Sherbrooke DAAC
11th Monday District Team Meeting Sherbrooke Lee Marriott
13th Wednesday Young Leader module A Sherbrooke, 1900 to 2000 hrs Steve Tupper
13th Wednesday Scout Fellowship Meeting Elton, 1930 hrs Ron Hollingsworth
Africa talk by Phil Barlow
14th Thursday District Executive Sherbrooke, 1930 – 2100 hrs Roger Whibley
17th Sunday Cub Scout Southwell Ramble Southwell Elaine Smith
rd th th
23 – 24 Saturday – 20 annual NESST Challenge Walk Walesby County
Sunday
26th Tuesday Validation Evening Phil Herriot
th
29th Friday Scouts District Quiz 5 Carlton HQ Scot Riggans
th
30 Saturday Young leader modules D & G Sherbrooke,1000 – 1300 hrs Steve Tupper
FEBRUARY 2010
1st Monday Beaver Scout Leaders Meeting Sherbrooke Lou Biggs
3rd Wednesday Appointments meeting Sherbrooke DAAC
6th Saturday Explorer Scout First Aid course Sherbrooke, 1000 – 1600 hrs Steve Tupper
6th Saturday District Swimming Gala Arnold Swimming Baths Peter Bryan
8th Monday Cub Scout Leaders Meeting TBC Elaine Smith
10th Wednesday Scout Fellowship Sherbrooke, 1930 hrs Ron Hollingsworth
Members meeting and quiz
10th Wednesday GSLs meeting Sherbrooke, 1930 hrs Lee Marriott
13th Saturday Getting started modules Phil Herriot
17th Wednesday Cub Scout Fun Day Calverton Leisure Centre Elaine Smith
17th Wednesday Scout Fellowship committee mtg Candle Meadow, 1930 hrs Ron Hollingsworth
23rd Tuesday District Team Meeting Sherbrooke Lee Marriott
th th
26 – 28 Friday - Beaver sleepover TBA Lou Biggs
Sunday
TBC Patrol Leader Weekend TBC Stuart Thorpe
TH
20ANNUAL CHALLENGE WALK, CUB WALK & BEAVER WALK
SATURDAY 23 JANUARY 2010
Information on this event has been sent out under separate cover. If you are
interested and have not seen the entry details – ask your Leaders.