Biker Groove 2011
A lovely day, weather wise! Sunny and warm. 64 Cubs from Brighton and Hove arrived at Parkwood with their bikes and helmets.
Firstly, all the bikers checked in, were given numbers and then they all trooped off to the Tuck Shop! Pat and Sharon didn’t expect the queue, but, nevertheless, it was there and they coped!
Race time arrived, after everyone had walked the course, each Cub had a trial race, then two timed rides.
There were hot dogs for all while the admin team sorted out the winners, which were nicely spread throughout the District.
Under 9 ½ Competition
Runner Up: Finlay High, from 14th Brighton
Winner: Charlie Goss, from 30th Brighton E
Over 9 ½ Competition
Runner Up: Tom Rogers, from 42nd Brighton M
Winner: Finn Russell, from 3rd Hove.
Team Competition
First: 3rd Hove
Second: 42nd Brighton M
Third: 42nd Brighton S
The Hove Actually Explorers had stayed the previous night to assist with setting up the course, car park, etc.. They did a very good job - organised and responsible young people; thanks to Andy Burchell.
Altogether a brilliant time was had by all, thanks go to Martin P, Penny W, Penny M, Paul S, Andy V and Trevor L to name but a few, and grateful thanks to everyone else who assisted, however small, to make the day a success.
Liz Wakeling
Cub Mystery Trip
On Saturday 24th September 2011, 8 coaches, 371 cubs (185 from Brighton & Hove) went on the East Sussex County Cub Mystery Trip.
It was a beautiful day, and cubs and leaders started to join coaches from 7.00 a.m., not having a clue where they were heading. 4 coaches arrived at Arundel Wetlands and Wildfowl Trust, and the other 4 to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Around late morning all cubs and leaders met in Portsmouth. The cubs were able to visit HMS Victory, HMS Warrior, have fun in Action Stations, visit Museums and go on a boat trip around the harbour. Then another swap as half went back to Arundel to watch the wildlife, feed the exotic wildfowl and enjoy the Wetlands and Wildfowl park.
During the day, I had numerous questions from visitors to Portsmouth, as I was based there, asking me where we were from and saying what a credit we were to Scouting and how well behaved everyone had been. The Management at the dockyard also commented on the good behaviour, a bonus to a long day which I hope everyone enjoyed as much as I did.
All 8 coaches then returned to various parts of Sussex, around 7.00 p.m., each cub with a goody bag, certificate and quiz book to remind them or their great day out.
Penny
ADC Brighton and Hove Cubs
Welcome to the new web site!
Welcome to the new Brighton & Hove District Scouting web site. On 1st January 2011 the districts of Brighton and Hove & Portslade amalgamated to form the new district of Brighton & Hove.
David Simon, District Commissioner of Brighton & Hove said:
The new web site builds on the success of the previous Brighton web site. It’s the place to go for information about Brighton & Hove Scouting. For the public, there’s basic news and contact information, but I hope that it’s for the adults in Brighton & Hove Scouting that the website can make the most difference.
Over the next month all adults in the District will be allocated a user name and password which will allow them access to an ever growing treasure trove of resources.
To complement the District website, we’ve refreshed our campsite’s website too. The new Parkwood web site is available from the 'Parkwood Campsite' link on www.brightonandhovescouts.org.uk, or directly by visiting www.parkwoodcampsite.org.uk.
Justin Cruttenden, Lead Developer of the Brighton & Hove District and Parkwood web sites said:
The first version of the district web site in 2000
I'm excited to announce the forth incarnation of the district and Parkwood web sites to compliment the new www.brightonandhovescouts.org.uk web address!
Believe it or not, the first district web site was first published to the Internet in 2000!
We have a little history of the web sites on the meet the web development team page.
Some very exciting additions to the web sites are planned for the coming months!
With this version we focus on building a community between members and expanding on allowing our members to contribute to different aspects of the web site.
Cubs' Bivouac Camp
On the 1st to the 3rd of April, 15th Brighton Cubs held a highly successful bivouac camp at Parkwood.
After a night in the bunkhouse, the Cubs built bivouacs in the woods, and then practised safe firelighting skills. After a hearty dinner those Cubs who wanted to slept out overnight in their bivouacs - all had a good night's sleep and were up bright and early next morning.
Special thanks go to the parent helpers who came out over the camp to lend a hand with food and games, and to the Regency Explorer Unit for sharing their bivouac building skills with the Cubs.
A special well done to Helen, ACSL, who gained her Nights Away permit on the camp.
Dave Linscott R.I.P.
It is with great sadness that the 30th Brighton Scout Group announce the passing of Dave Linscott (Woody).
Dave has guided so many young people through the Scout movement over the years, he will leave a big hole, not only in the 30th, but throughout Brighton Scout District.
Our thoughts are with Pat and her family at this sad time.
Dave's funeral is at 2.00 p.m. on Wednesday 8th December 2010 at Lyminster Church Hall. Scouters are to wear full uniform, no black, no flowers. Any donations should go to Brighton District Scout Council.