We are in our 75th year and the pace, as ever, is very fast. The Group is doing really well, with all Scouts and Leaders taking part in numerous activities and events. The trip to Switzerland takes place in August, where a 20 strong contingent of Scouts will camp in the foothills of mount Kandersteg. Following on from this we are going to hold a full Group Camp here in Rolleston to celebrate our 75th Birthday, a camp full of activities from climbing to archery and air rifle shooting and certainly a campfire or two, what could be better.

May I take this opportunity to say thank you to everyone who attended, supported or sponsored us at the 31st annual Rolleston Scout Carnival. A great day had by all. The HQ costs over £13.500 a year to run and that’s just gas, electric and insurance, (NOT CAMPS AND EQUIPMENT), so we really appreciate the support of the village and all the organisations that help make the day what it is. Also a special thanks to all the haulage firms that kindly gave us the use of their lorries to make the parade a success.

In Remembrance

We, as a Scout Group, would like to remember, and say a big thank you for the life of Mr Erl Thornewill, who sadly died in April. Erl has long been associated with the Scout group for many years. He was the first President of the Scout Group and was a key player in the building of the Headquarters. He sat on our fundraising committee and without his help and guidance the building of the HQ would have taken a lot longer. Our thoughts and condolences are sent to the family left behind.

On behalf of Rolleston Scout Group - Thank You

Concert

I’m sure you’ve seen the posters but don’t forget the Open Air Concert on the July 26th. We have teamed up with Tutbury Band to lay on the first Festival of Music and Drums.

All the profits from this event are being split 50/50 between the Scouts and the Band.

The concert will start at 16.45 with a Teddy Bears picnic, and run till 22.00. The night will include several sets from the junior and senior band, then a drum workshop with Mr David Armshaw a professional percussion player. It promises to be a cracking night. Come along, bring a picnic or enjoy a hot pork sandwich. There will be a licensed bar, supplying beers, wine and soft drinks so NO ALCOHOL to be brought on site and for safety reasons no crockery/ glass.

Please Note: Very Limited Parking So, If You Can, Please Walk.

Bad News

I think the village should be aware of the amount of vandalism and crime that the Scout Group has been subjected to over the last few months. We have experienced a theft of a caravan from our site, the entrance signs have been ripped down and thrown around and a boulder from the grass in front of the HQ moved, placed on the road and covered with a black plastic bin bag. If a car had hit the disguised boulder it could have ended in the car being sent into the hedge, or another car.

This Could Have Killed Someone.

Please if you know any thing then contact Burton Police on 0845 330 2010

Thanks for reading, Graham M Jacks

Happy Birthday, no not me! 2008 marks the 75th year of continued Scouting in Rolleston and we are making it a year to remember.

Over the Christmas period the leaders and the Executive Committee have been busy putting together many events for throughout the year. We have of course the regular and ever popular Car Boot and Rummage sale events as well as the annual Carnival on the 18th of May of which the theme this year is Mardi Gras. In Addition to this we will see a Scout Contingent go to camp at the World Scout Centre in Switzerland Kandersteg; we will be holding a Group Camp in September and we are going to hold a party as well. This will take the form of a badge presentation and BBQ, similar to the one we held last year but hopefully without the torrential rain that saw the BBQ move inside, as we say – BE PREPARED.

I must say that the group is doing really well, but the bills as ever don’t get cheaper. An early estimate on our annual accounts show that the building will cost £13.700 a year to run, the floor alone is costing £600 plus VAT to reseal every year, so we are extremely grateful for the help and the support that the village gives to us. Thank you.

We are always trying out new things and we are extremely proud to have been granted an outdoor music events licence. This means that on July 26th the Scout Group is to team up with the brilliant Tutbury Junior and Senior Band for an outdoor concert. This will be a staged event with Bar and refreshments, or bring along a picnic and enjoy a wonderful summers evening of music, weather permitting. More details to follow but it looks like its going to be something quite special and something new for the village.

As ever, with all the events that we run need planning and staffing so if you can spare any time the please get in touch with either myself of any member of the group. The Executive Committee is now standing at 8 but we could really do with doubling that to spread the workload. Have you got any ideas, or could your firm donate a prize for the carnival raffle?

I would like to say a quick thank you to all the Leaders and the Executive Committee of the Group. They all work incredibly hard so thank you and just a special mention to June Webb for all the hard work that she puts in behind the scenes.

Graham M Jacks
01283 543194
07768 047 332

Feel free to send any ideas to

P.S. when shopping on the internet you can browse thousand of shops and also surf under www.easyfundraising.org.uk/24thburtonscouts  (that’s us) and we get a donation from every search and item you buy (items bought are not listed). We have already made nearly £55. It is going straight to the Beavers, Cubs and Scouts by way of new tents, craft equipment and subsidizing trips and activities.

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