ATTENTION PARENTS
We are very lucky here in Brantham to have a Scout & Guide group for use by all the young people of Brantham, I believe that there are about 250 young girls and boys that attend through Rainbows, Beavers, Brownies, Cubs, Guides, Scouts, Explorer Scouts and Senior Section. So why was it at the annual AGM meeting in May there were maybe 20 people in the room! There was 5, yes that's right 5 parents attending, the rest was made up of the executive committee and unit leaders.
I was appalled at the lack of support from parents, if it wasn't for the commitment from all of the above mentioned we would not have a Scout and Guide group.
I for one don't understand all the in's and out's of running this group, but have always been willing to help and support the group when parents help is needed, for example Szechuan Charity Day, Quiz Nights, Race Nights etc. fresh faces as well as the usual regulars would always be welcome at such events. Its not much to ask for.
So come on all you parents get involved. Contact your child's unit leaders and let them know you're there, and willing to support them should they need you.
Its your children that benefit.
Anon.
Beaver Scouts (6-8 years of age) There is an active colony and we now have a few spaces but not for long!Contact: Roger Dann (Scouter-in-Charge) 395285
Rainbows (Girls 5-7 years of age)mContact: Odette Nobbs 397052
Brownies (Girls 7-10 ½ years of age) Contacts: Tuesdays - Odette Nobbs 397052 Wednesdays - Marian Dann 395285
Cub Scouts (8 - 10 ½ years of age) Well what a busy term we have had. We have walked from Dedham back to the Scout Hut, we have made catapults, we visited the Redoubt at Harwich and then had chips on the Green and to top it all we won the District Sports Trophy. The Cub Pack is very busy, we currently have 44 children including 4 girls, and in September our leadership team will have increased by one, which is a good start but we still need more adults to help run the pack. Contact: Ruth Clark 393076
Guides (Girls 10 - 15 years of age)Contact: Marian Dann 395285
Senior Section (Young Women 14 - 26) The Unit meets on the first Friday of each month and at other times by arrangement. Contact: sss@adts.co.uk or ring Ali soon on 01473 327201
Scouts (10½ - 14 years of age)The Troop is still seeking additional Leaders and other adult support so please consider giving some of your spare time to this worthwhile cause.
We have just returned from the County Scout & Guide Water Activity weekend on the River Deben and in late July we will hold our summer camp at the Essex International Jamboree with 8,500 Scouts and Guides from the United Kingdom and over 30 different countries worldwide. Contact: Roger Dann (Scouter-in-Charge) 01206 395285 or 07778 463172
Cattawade Explorer Scout Unit (14 -18 years of age) This is a District based Unit offering a varied programme of activities including climbing and abseiling, mountain and water activities as well as the Queen's Scout Award and Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme at all levels. Unit meetings take place on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month but we are often out and about.
Contact Unit Leader: Roger Dann - 01206 395285 or - rogerdann@madasafish.com
How to join Brantham Group:
Most Sections and Units have a waiting list so contact the Leader initially or telephone the Scouter/Guider in-Charge, Roger or Marian Dann, 01206 395285
