Census 2021 13/02/2021 | By Admin HI All, Thank you to all those who responsed to our request regarding continued memebrship of the Group for this coming year. This is an odd year, with some odd questions being asked. We have to report our numbers to The Scout Association every year, and normally the Section Leaders have a good idea of who has been coming to the evening activities and therefore the job of collating these “Census” figures is relatively pain free. This time with sporadic face-2-face meeings and continued “digital” meetings, getting an acturate number was a chanllenge, hence our question to everyone. The Numbers are in and as expected they are low. Again, thank you all for your continued support in these trying times, and we all hope normal scouting will resume as soon as it is safe to. Kind Regards AndrewGroup Scxout Leader Download
Our Kitchen 08/11/2020 | By Admin Whilst the scout hut has not been in use,” we” have been busy refurbishing the kitchen. Its nearly done, so much cleaner, more storage and better for eveyone. Cant wait to use it again with the Sections return to Face to Face Scouting. Well done to Nick and Stan for their very hard work. Aug 2020 – Getting the Kitchen Cabinets ready Sept 202 – Work progresses nicely Oct 2020 – ALomst there… Nov 2020 – Latest Video
Scouts suspended! 16/03/2020 (updated 31/05/2020) | By Admin Dear Parents, CORONAVIRUS and Scouting It is with much regret that the leaders and I have decided to suspend Scouting at 2nd Southwick Scout Group for the time being. This is in accordance with Government “Everyone should avoid gatherings and crowded places” We will readdress the situation over the Easter period. Please let other parents know, and please take care. Andrew Andrew Spring | Group Scout Leader | 2nd Southwick Scout Group
Census 2020 02/02/2020 (updated 31/05/2020) | By Admin The numbers are in, and I’m pleased to announce that all sections are doing well. The Beaver numbers have stabilized, with the Scouts numbers dropping slightly, but this following the trend of low Cubs numbers in previous years. The. Cub numbers have increased which again is credit to the Cub Leaders We have also gained a new Assistant Beaver Scout Leader! Download
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AGM 2019 – Update 23/06/2019 (updated 31/05/2020) | By Admin Thank you to all who attended the 2019 AGM for 2nd Southwick Scout Group. Thanks you to the Cubs and Scouts for their entertainment! The New DC, Cameron, speaking to the AGM.
AGM – 7pm 5th June 29/05/2019 (updated 31/05/2020) | By Admin Dear Parents/friends, You are invited to the 2nd Southwick Group Barbeque & AGM that will take place in the Head Quarters on Wednesday 5th June. All family and friends are invited. Please arrive at the hall before 7:00pm – the meeting will start at 7:00pm sharp. As part of the AGM we want to fill you in on what has happened over the past year and what we would like to do. Your thoughts and ideas are very welcome. We always need the support of more parents in the Group and it’s a great opportunity to be part of the Scouting movement and do something good in your local community. Sadly our Group Secretary is unable to continue with us as her son is playing for a major football team, so we require a group Secretary, can you help 4 – 5 meetings a year taking notes and putting your thoughts forward, also parent representatives from Beavers, Cubs and Scouts to put their thoughts on how we progress in the future. After the AGM business, there will be Burgers and Sausages together refreshments and cakes, donations welcome. We all look forward to meeting you. Mark Dooley Chair of Second Southwick Scout Group.
St George’s Day 2019 12/05/2019 (updated 31/05/2020) | By Admin On 28th April, all the scout groups of Adur Valley, including 2nd Southwick, attended a celebration of St George the Patron Saint of Scouting on Southwick Green. The weather was kind, no rain much, just a passing shower. The celebration kicked off with the renewal of our Promises, followed by various activities on the Green ranging from a bouncy castle to cooking, and various “fun-fair” activities. A big thank-you for all those who attended, it was much appreciated. All looking very Smart 🙂
Work has started on Garden 24/03/2019 (updated 31/05/2020) | By Admin Work has started on the Garden, with the trees (Apple,Pear and Plumb) being planted today. Also work started on the new areas, and placement of the raised beds ready for flowers and fruit. The fruit trees, plus a wildlife habitat (left of the drain cover under some protective wood, with frog spawn!) One of three raised beds completed New fire area ready for some concrete, plus a tidy lawn. Leaders at Work! Thank to everyone who helped.
Census 2019 17/02/2019 (updated 31/05/2020) | By Admin The numbers are in, and I’m pleased to announce that all sections are doing well. The Beaver numbers are still increasing, and the Scouts number are also going up. Cub numbers are static at the moment, which is credit to the Cub Leaders, as we’ve had a dip in young people numbers coming up from the Beaver Colony, but we have seen an increase in “new” young people coming into Cubs. I predict that Cubs will be in the twenties soon! Well Done! We have also gained a new Assistant Cub Scout Leader! Download