The DCs bit December 2014

I must start by thanking everyone from the district who sent their condolences, cards and messages during the sudden and unexpected passing of my Dad. I know my mum, brothers and sister, not forgetting Sally, Geraint, Lydia and Sharleen gained a great deal of comfort and strength from your words and prayers at such a raw emotional time for us all. 

Newport District once again shows that true family spirit that makes Scouting in our district something very special.

I look forward to getting back out with as many of you all as possible during the Christmas period and the Scout Post so don't feel uncomfortable saying “Hi”.

A bit late but well done to the Beavers, Cubs and Scouts plus all who supported the laying of the wreath at the Civic Centre for those Scouts who gave so much during world war 1 and later conflicts.

I know a number of sections must have been good in the last year as I have had a message form a Mr S Claus.? But he wouldn't say which group?  So let's all be good and support each other during this very full on time called Christmas.

When we are working hard with the Scout Post we can still find the time to give support to others in the Scouting way by supporting the FOOD BANK which sadly we seemed to have forgotten lately.

So simply by asking our membership to bring with them a tin or dry product along to your Scout Post sorting or when the post is transported to Fred's shed then simply leave it with the SAS who will put it away and then I can take it over to the food bank.

PLEASE ASK YOUR MEMBERSHIP TO BRING ITEMS SUCH AS TINNED MEAT/fish, UHT milk, cartons of juice, sugar, pasta, rice, pasta sauces, jams etc.

Come on Newport let’s do what we do best, helping others!

Happy Christmas / Nadolig Llawen

Polly

Message from Kath ADC Cubs

Hi everyone,

I’ve now heard from the majority of the groups in regards to our district Cub meeting.  Whatever date I plan it’s never going to fit with everyone as we have groups running every night of the week – fantastic for Cub scouting in Newport District but not so great when it comes to arranging meetings!!!

With that in mind I propose the following:

Ø  1 and only meeting of 2014 on Friday 28^th November at 6.30pm.  Venue: 6^th Newport HQ, Bank Street, St Julian’s.  This is straight off the M4 and is the road that leads to the Glebelands.  If using Sat Nav its NP19 7HF.

Ø  We have only 1 group who meet on a Monday and only 1 who meet on a Friday.  With that in mind I suggest we run 6 meetings next year alternating between a Monday and Friday.  That way I can do a quick visit/phone call with the group who misses out on the meeting and everyone else has a good chance to attend.  The suggested dates I have in mind are

o   Friday January 23^rd

o   Monday March 16^th

o   Friday May 22^nd

o   Monday July 20^th

o   Friday September 18^th

o   Monday November 23^rd

These are only proposed dates and will be discussed/finalised at our next meeting on 28^th November.

Can you please let me know if you are able to attend the meeting – I’ll bring the cakes!

Kind Regards

Kath Lewis

ADC Cub Scouts

Funeral Arrangements

The funeral arrangements for Polly's father, David Pollard

Tuesday 25th. November

14:30 at St Marys Church Malpas

 Cremation at Croesyceiliog at 15:30
followed by a buffet at the Malpas Unionist Club (Malpas Road next to the Harvester)

 

Gone Home

Road Safety Week

I’ve just received this information about an event taking place on Saturday. There will be a mock car crash, police cars, fire engine and ambulance. Can you please pass this on to your Beavers, Cubs and Scouts? It looks like a great event and is free to attend.

22nd November at the Riverfront - 10:00am to 16:00

Regards Kath Lewis

Message from ADC Cubs

Message from Kath Lewis

For those of you who aren't aware I've taken up the role of ADC Cubs and am e-mailing you all as an introduction to say hello.

I'm keen to get the ball rolling in regards to meetings, activities etc. but at present I don't have everyone's contact details and am starting to compile a spread sheet with this info.  Can you or the relevant person please send me the following details?

 *         Group:
 *         Cub Scout Leader/Main contact name:
 *         Contact telephone number:
 *         Mobile number:
 *         E-mail address:
 *         Address (if you would prefer information to be posted to you rather than e-mail):
 *         I am happy to receive information via the following (please delete as appropriate): e-mail, landline phone, mobile phone, text message, post.

I would like to hold the next district cub meeting in November and am flexible on dates (suggestions below).  Can you let me know which dates you could make:
 Thursday 13th November
 Friday 14th November
 Monday 17th November
 Thursday 20th November
 Monday 24th November
 Thursday 27th November
 Friday 28th November
 I'm also open to weekend meetings if people would prefer

 In the meantime if you or your cub leaders need to get hold of me you can e-mail me on this address or call me on 07909 680972.
 I'm looking forward to meeting you all and taking on the challenge.

 Kind Regards
Kath

## sorry for the late entry - Baz ##

Water Activities

The 13th Frostbite White Water Weekend

Friday January 30th – Sunday Febuary 1st 2015
This event is a real challenge for experienced Scouts and Leaders. It’s an event to introduce paddlers to moving water, utilising a high level of expert supervision and coaching.

Open to paddlers with at least their two star award and proven experience on white water. The organisers reserve the right to refuse lesser qualified/experienced paddlers to attend, on safety grounds. Proof of qualifications will be required. Further training and assessment for NGB awards may also be available, by prior arrangement.

click here for link: www.scoutswales.org.uk/activities/water-activities

The Dcs Bit for November

DC Bit November 2014

Well the clocks have gone back and the evenings are dark and by the time we get home it’s sometimes difficult to turn around and go back out into the cold wet of winter and make that journey to the Scout HQ but we do and when we get there the fun of scouting kicks in and the energy of the young people takes over and so the magic of scouting ensures we are all the warmer and better for making the effort.

So cheers everyone and thank you, for me this is the hardest period of the scouting year, trying to provide a fun and active programme plus supporting the Scout Post and all the other activities like the school shows and parties etc.

I have had the pleasure of attending the District Scout Camp at Woodhouse Parc. Seeing the fun and energy of the Newport gang show and with entertainment in mind the 1st Rogerstone Band on TV (for all the right reasons) in 'Casualty'. Well done.

I know that this year Remembrance Parades will mark the 100 years since the start of the 1st World War. So it’s  all the more important for our membership to learn more about, why, when and who this war effected and how it shaped the years ahead.

Looking forward to meeting as many of you as possible before Christmas but please send me notes of what you’re doing to ensure that where possible the District and myself can give you the support and help you require.

Polly

DC

Editors note: Sorry for the late inclusion of the DCs message I received it a couple of weeks ago but due to a bit of a mis-hap I’ve only just uploaded it onto the website.

Baz