1st Metheringham Scout Group - Autumn 2009

Hello from the 1st Metheringham Scout Group.The last few months have been very busy. It began with our AGM in early June which was very well attended. Five members of the group received awards for the best Beaver, Cub, and Scout of the year. The shields were sponsored by several local businesses and we thank them all for their support.

Midsummer's eve found us at our annual family weekend camp. Group members invite their families to enjoy a weekend of fun Scout style. This year this included jousting, water fights, learning to light fires and cook back-woods style. It was greatly enjoyed by all those attending, even those who had never camped before.

Some of the leaders also visited local schools during June and July to promote Scouting and our Group. As a result we have 28 new members joining us in September. We have still got room for more Beavers and Cubs and we are also in need of Adult helpers.
Section Scout Leader Andrew Peall organised a sponsored 25 mile bike ride from Lincoln to Metheringham. This was well supported and raised £1000 for the Group caving activity due to take place in the autumn.

Annual cub and scout Summer camp was also a great success, 66 members enjoyed the outdoor fun including climbing, zip wire, shooting, archery, rafting (DIY), to name but a few. This year's camp also enjoyed the first day visit of the group Beaver colony, giving them the chance to find out what summer camp is all about. They enjoyed crazy golf, the assault course and the whole summer camp experience, which this year meant torrential rain. However the Beaver spirits remained high and they enjoyed every minute of the day.

We are now busy preparing for the new term which commences with Monday night Cubs on 7 September at 6.30 pm.

If you would like to know more or join us please contact Brian Crombie on 01526 320917 or Pete Lincoln on 01526 321055.