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Gone Home - Les Alfrey
Sunday 31 May 2009
1932 - 2009It is with the deepest sadness possible that we write of the recent passing of Les Alfrey. Many members and ex-members of 1st Bedworth will most likely remember Les from his long years of work with Broadwater Scout Campsite at Packington. The site was recently renamed The Alfrey Activity Centre Broadwater in honour of this work.
The current bunch of leaders at 1st Bedworth came to know Les a little over twenty years ago as Venture Scouts attending parties and work parties at Broadwater Campsite. Then later, and more closely, as they became more involved in the county Land Activities Team and county council SIGMA days.
Reflecting on Les's life as a Scout through the stories and history he passed on, it would be easy to think he had been around forever and had quite possibly even given BP the idea for Scouting in the first place. He certainly wouldn't taken credit for it if he had. Les loved his Scouting and made sure those who came into contact with him took some of that enthusiasm away also. Scouting has a lot of people who can tell a good windup story, but Les was up their with the very best. Getting Beavers and Cubs to believe that scars on his leg were from a crocodile he fought off in Australia has to be one of the best.
But so many were in fact true, especially those relating to his younger days in Scouting and he and his peers having safely done activities that younger Leaders today can only dream of in this more regulated age - The time he and friend tried to see how far they could go on the Penine Way before an unfortunate incident with a cat ended their plans is one of the funniest true stories ever told by man.
He will be sadly missed but will always be an inspiration.
Congratulation on Becky and Mike's new addition
Thursday 28 May 2009
1st Bedworth are over the moon to be able to congratulate Becky, our Group Chair, and Mike Kobylak on the new addition to their family.
Alice Rebecca Kobylak was born, 8lb 6oz, at 5am this morning, Thursday 28 May 2009. Mother, baby and father are all doing well!
1st Bedworth are over the moon to be able to congratulate Becky, our Group Chair, and Mike Kobylak on the new addition to their family.
Alice Rebecca Kobylak was born, 8lb 6oz, at 5am this morning, Thursday 28 May 2009. Mother, baby and father are all doing well!
Bear Grylls appointed as new Chief Scout
Monday 18 May 2009
It's official, Bear Grylls has been appointed to the position of Chief Scout and 1st Bedworth would like to wish him every success and best of luck. He succeeds Peter Duncan who many would agree has done a fantastic job of raising the profile of Scouting during his time. So big thank you to Peter also.
Here is the official Scout Association press release
Just in case you have never heard of 'Bear' before or would like to know more, here are some links you might find useful:
The official Bear Grylls website
Bear Grylls on Wikipedia
It's official, Bear Grylls has been appointed to the position of Chief Scout and 1st Bedworth would like to wish him every success and best of luck. He succeeds Peter Duncan who many would agree has done a fantastic job of raising the profile of Scouting during his time. So big thank you to Peter also.
Here is the official Scout Association press release
Just in case you have never heard of 'Bear' before or would like to know more, here are some links you might find useful:
The official Bear Grylls website
Bear Grylls on Wikipedia
Scouting Census Records Record Growth
Monday 27 April 2009
If you look at the national news today you will probably see stories about the continuing, fantastic growth of Scouting all over the UK. The figures released last night by the Scout Association from this years annual census show a further increase of 2.6% in total membership. This may not seem like much at first glance, but nationally this brings the adult membership to almost 500,000!
... and we have good news locally too. This latest census shows that we have grown for the sixth year running with increases across all sections and a total membership of 182 children, young people and adults.
If you want to read more about the national growth, particularly in the number of girls in Scouting, you can read the headquarters press release here.
If you look at the national news today you will probably see stories about the continuing, fantastic growth of Scouting all over the UK. The figures released last night by the Scout Association from this years annual census show a further increase of 2.6% in total membership. This may not seem like much at first glance, but nationally this brings the adult membership to almost 500,000!
... and we have good news locally too. This latest census shows that we have grown for the sixth year running with increases across all sections and a total membership of 182 children, young people and adults.
If you want to read more about the national growth, particularly in the number of girls in Scouting, you can read the headquarters press release here.
Well Done Ghost Hunt Girls ... and Boys
Saturday 01 November 2008
If you have already looked at the latest Activity Reports or spoken to anyone in the Haddon Scout Troop, then you will already know that the Girls gave the Wilson Lads another pasting by winning the annual District Night Hike competition, Ghost Hunt.
This years event was well organised by Rob Deeming and his team from Nuneaton North, with leaders from the competing teams assisting by running bases along the route based from Rough Close Scout Campsite near Tile Hill, Coventry.
Well done girls: Sarah, Anna, Jessica, Emma and Liz
... and consolations to the lads plus one: Jim, Todd, Ben and Leah
If you have already looked at the latest Activity Reports or spoken to anyone in the Haddon Scout Troop, then you will already know that the Girls gave the Wilson Lads another pasting by winning the annual District Night Hike competition, Ghost Hunt.
This years event was well organised by Rob Deeming and his team from Nuneaton North, with leaders from the competing teams assisting by running bases along the route based from Rough Close Scout Campsite near Tile Hill, Coventry.
Well done girls: Sarah, Anna, Jessica, Emma and Liz
... and consolations to the lads plus one: Jim, Todd, Ben and Leah
A thank you to Domestic and General
Sunday 31 August 2008
We received news this week that the Bedworth office of Domestic and General have decided to very kindly donate £200 to the Group. The application was made by one of our parents, Clare Hemming.
Thank you Clare and thank you Domestic and General.
We received news this week that the Bedworth office of Domestic and General have decided to very kindly donate £200 to the Group. The application was made by one of our parents, Clare Hemming.
Thank you Clare and thank you Domestic and General.
Congratulations to Becky and Mike
Sunday 17 August 2008
1st Bedworth Scout Group is pleased to congratulate our Chair, Becky, on her marriage to Mike Kobylak on Saturday 16th August 2008 - We wish you both all the happiness in the world.
Becky and Mike with their Guard of Honour
1st Bedworth Scout Group is pleased to congratulate our Chair, Becky, on her marriage to Mike Kobylak on Saturday 16th August 2008 - We wish you both all the happiness in the world.
Becky and Mike with their Guard of Honour
Group AGM 2007-2008
Wednesday 16 July 2008
The Group held its 2007-2008 AGM last Sunday the 13th July at Kibblestone Scout Camp during our annual Family Camp. The annual report and minutes of the AGM are available on our Document Downloads page or via the link below. Please feel free to have a look and to get in touch through this site should you have any questions.
Annual report and AGM 2007-2008 v1.01 (183kb, PDF file)
The Group held its 2007-2008 AGM last Sunday the 13th July at Kibblestone Scout Camp during our annual Family Camp. The annual report and minutes of the AGM are available on our Document Downloads page or via the link below. Please feel free to have a look and to get in touch through this site should you have any questions.
Annual report and AGM 2007-2008 v1.01 (183kb, PDF file)
15,000 views of our YouTube movies
Friday 27 June 2008
It's taken just over a year to get there, but it's official - we've now had over 15,000 views of the 33 videos on our YouTube site.
It's taken just over a year to get there, but it's official - we've now had over 15,000 views of the 33 videos on our YouTube site.
Explorers bring home NIKE Gold
Sunday 11 May 2008
Last Night our Explorers entered a team in NIKE, the annual district night hike competition for Explorers.
The great news is we won.
Well done Adele, Charlie, Charlotte, Jessie, Karis, Leigh and Ryan. The team performed very well and in every respect they were a credit to 1st Bedworth, and to Scouting in general. When I spoke to Sophie early today everyone was having a celebration breakfast in MacDonalds. I am sure that this celebration was very well deserved
The entry for the competition was disapointing with only three units entering. The other teams were from Attleborough and Nuneaton Central. Weddington who were last years winners did not defend the trophy.
This is the third trophy we have won this year. The Cubs were awarded the Alan Flavell Trophy at the District Scavenger Hunt held at Hartshill Hayes and the Beavers were awarded the Bronze Beaver at Saint George's Day Parade for being the best Beaver Colony in the District.
Last Night our Explorers entered a team in NIKE, the annual district night hike competition for Explorers.
The great news is we won.
Well done Adele, Charlie, Charlotte, Jessie, Karis, Leigh and Ryan. The team performed very well and in every respect they were a credit to 1st Bedworth, and to Scouting in general. When I spoke to Sophie early today everyone was having a celebration breakfast in MacDonalds. I am sure that this celebration was very well deserved
The entry for the competition was disapointing with only three units entering. The other teams were from Attleborough and Nuneaton Central. Weddington who were last years winners did not defend the trophy.
This is the third trophy we have won this year. The Cubs were awarded the Alan Flavell Trophy at the District Scavenger Hunt held at Hartshill Hayes and the Beavers were awarded the Bronze Beaver at Saint George's Day Parade for being the best Beaver Colony in the District.
Information on 2008 camps for Cubs and Scouts
Friday 28 March 2008
Information sheets and registration forms for Camps are now available for download.
Camps information sheet for Cubs in MS Excel format
Camps booking form for Cubs in MS Excel format
Camps information sheet for Scouts in MS Excel format
Camps registration form for Scouts in MS Excel format
These forms were handed out at pack and troop meetings several weeks ago, and even though plenty have been returned already, there are still some out there.
Anybody not returning their completed form with deposits by Friday 31 March is NOT guaranteed a place on one of the camps they later decide to take part in.
Information sheets and registration forms for Camps are now available for download.
Camps information sheet for Cubs in MS Excel format
Camps booking form for Cubs in MS Excel format
Camps information sheet for Scouts in MS Excel format
Camps registration form for Scouts in MS Excel format
These forms were handed out at pack and troop meetings several weeks ago, and even though plenty have been returned already, there are still some out there.
Anybody not returning their completed form with deposits by Friday 31 March is NOT guaranteed a place on one of the camps they later decide to take part in.
What to do if you cant attend a meeting
Thursday 28 February 2008
A number of people have recently asked about making it easier to contact Leaders if they can't attend a meeting night. In response to this, we've added a new page with all the relevant contact information you need.
Visit the attendance page to see the rules and contact details.
A number of people have recently asked about making it easier to contact Leaders if they can't attend a meeting night. In response to this, we've added a new page with all the relevant contact information you need.
Visit the attendance page to see the rules and contact details.
Google calendar added
Thursday 28 February 2008
As part of our programme of continually reviewing the way we present information to members and parents, we have moved off our longstanding calendar to make use of a Google calendar.
Visit the calendar page to see what we have planned.
As part of our programme of continually reviewing the way we present information to members and parents, we have moved off our longstanding calendar to make use of a Google calendar.
Visit the calendar page to see what we have planned.
Woodys Blog added
Thursday 28 February 2008
Our Group Scout Leader, Dave Woodward, has asked for a page to present his musings! He is the boss after all, so there was very little we could do to say no.
The blog page can be found here. We hope you find it useful and entertaining.
Our Group Scout Leader, Dave Woodward, has asked for a page to present his musings! He is the boss after all, so there was very little we could do to say no.
The blog page can be found here. We hope you find it useful and entertaining.
New style website launched
Thursday 28 February 2008
1stbedworth.co.uk has been running for several years now and we thought it was about time we gave it a bit of a face lift.
The previous site design has been very successful for us and most of our recruitment over the last few years has come through it. We are very grateful to our former Secretary, Paul Woodward, for the work he put into it.
Thanks Paul.
1stbedworth.co.uk has been running for several years now and we thought it was about time we gave it a bit of a face lift.
The previous site design has been very successful for us and most of our recruitment over the last few years has come through it. We are very grateful to our former Secretary, Paul Woodward, for the work he put into it.
Thanks Paul.
Going, Going, Gone!
Wednesday 27 February 2008
Well, the Renault F1 auction is now closed and we are pleased to announce that £150 was raised.
Thanks very much to Toms mum and dad for donating the auction items. Thanks to everyone who passed details of the auction to friends, family and colleagues. And a final thanks to the lucky bidder who won the auction - We hope you enjoy it.
The auction wasn't just for the tour though. With the tickets for a guided tour of the Renault F1 factory were a number of branded items also:
* Baseball cap
* Official guide for the 2007 season
* Rollerball pen
* Metal case and earplugs
* Model of 2007 season car
* 256MB usb memory stick
Well, the Renault F1 auction is now closed and we are pleased to announce that £150 was raised.
Thanks very much to Toms mum and dad for donating the auction items. Thanks to everyone who passed details of the auction to friends, family and colleagues. And a final thanks to the lucky bidder who won the auction - We hope you enjoy it.
The auction wasn't just for the tour though. With the tickets for a guided tour of the Renault F1 factory were a number of branded items also:
* Baseball cap
* Official guide for the 2007 season
* Rollerball pen
* Metal case and earplugs
* Model of 2007 season car
* 256MB usb memory stick
New style website launched
Wednesday 27 February 2008
1stbedworth.co.uk has been running for several years now and we thought it was about time we gave it a bit of a face lift.
The previous site design has been very successful for us and most of our recruitment over the last few years has come through it. We are very grateful to our former Secretary, Paul Woodward, for the work he put into it.
Thanks Paul.
1stbedworth.co.uk has been running for several years now and we thought it was about time we gave it a bit of a face lift.
The previous site design has been very successful for us and most of our recruitment over the last few years has come through it. We are very grateful to our former Secretary, Paul Woodward, for the work he put into it.
Thanks Paul.
WCVYS grant success
Wednesday 27 February 2008
Warwickshire Council for Voluntary Youth Service has awarded the Group £520 to purchase two digital video cameras and a set of exhibition display boards, as part of our 'Promoting the Positive' project.
The objective of the 'Promoting the Positive' project is to raise the profile of the Group by building close relationships with local newsmedia publications, use of internet based social networking sites and taking advantage of opportunities to raise the profile of the Group to the public, prospective members and funders.
Warwickshire Council for Voluntary Youth Service has awarded the Group £520 to purchase two digital video cameras and a set of exhibition display boards, as part of our 'Promoting the Positive' project.
The objective of the 'Promoting the Positive' project is to raise the profile of the Group by building close relationships with local newsmedia publications, use of internet based social networking sites and taking advantage of opportunities to raise the profile of the Group to the public, prospective members and funders.
Helping Hearts grant success
Wednesday 27 February 2008
Confirmation of another successful grant application - This time it's £400 from the "Helping Hearts" appeal run by the Heart of England Co-operative Society.
The grant application was submitted as part of our 'Promoting the Positve' project and was for funds to buy a digital SLR camera to enable us to take higher quality photographs of our activities for members and publicity.
Now that the grant is in, thanks Heart of England Cooperative Society, we are the proud owners of a shiny new Nikon D40 SLR and accessories.
Confirmation of another successful grant application - This time it's £400 from the "Helping Hearts" appeal run by the Heart of England Co-operative Society.
The grant application was submitted as part of our 'Promoting the Positve' project and was for funds to buy a digital SLR camera to enable us to take higher quality photographs of our activities for members and publicity.
Now that the grant is in, thanks Heart of England Cooperative Society, we are the proud owners of a shiny new Nikon D40 SLR and accessories.
Local Network Fund grant success
Wednesday 27 February 2008
This year's application for the full £7k of Local Network Fund grant from the Heart of England Community Foundation has been succesful.
The focus of this bid was to purchase new equipment to allow us to take even more young people away on patrol camping activities as well as buying rucksacs, waterproofs and mountain tents to better equip expedition teams.
This year's application for the full £7k of Local Network Fund grant from the Heart of England Community Foundation has been succesful.
The focus of this bid was to purchase new equipment to allow us to take even more young people away on patrol camping activities as well as buying rucksacs, waterproofs and mountain tents to better equip expedition teams.