Welcome Back
I know it is not Christmas yet, but it will come around soon enough. Well anyway welcome back, we are sure that you have all been looking forward to the start of another term. Each section has a full and varied program packed with great things up till the end of the year!
It is all change here, we have had an extremely busy holiday preparing for your return! Well what have we done, I here you cry. Ball preparation is in full swing & I am amazed as I am every year about the prizes and auction lots that we have had donated. We do have space if you would like to attend and I can say it is a truly magical night. To that end with this letter each child has been given some raffle tickets to sell (Obviously if you would like more let us know via your Whatsapp Groups and we will deliver them to you)
We are always grateful for parental support as if your child joins at Beaver age and stays on till Scouts we would have had your child longer than any of the Schools.
As always we are grateful for any support but would also like to welcome anyone who can help in any way
Finally please can we ask that you let us know if any of your details change so that we can keep up to date, in the coming months we will be chasing you for any details that are missed - so gift aid & of course national health numbers.
As always if you have any concerns please contact me
Karen
gsl@toddingtonscoutgroup.org
Guernsey 2025
With the ever changing economic climate we have decided that it would be only fair to open Guernsey 2025. This is a trip that we have not done since pre pandemic and it takes years in the planning as it is a full on ten day trip. We are aware that this is an expensive trip, which is why we are now opening it up so that we can operate a payment plan. The prospective date is from the 20th August 2025. Most Leaders have done at least one Guernsey trip so will gladly explain all that we do whilst away but we do such things as climbing, rib boats, ax throwing, kayaking, craft and everything in between. It is a trip that is huge but also makes life long memories. If you are interested please ask a Leader.
Dates for your Diary
• 14TH OCT - ANNUAL BALL
• 4TH NOV - FIREWORKS
• 12TH NOV - REMEMBRANCE
• 15TH DEC - ANNUAL CAROL SERVICE
Fireworks 4th November 2023
Yes we know that it is only September but Tickets are available now for Fireworks these can be bought from either your Leaders or The Library in the village.
We have managed to keep the price at £6 per ticket and this of course includes a complimentary Hot Dog. We are as usual holding the display at the Fire Station
Raffle Tickets
Each child is being given a book of ten raffle tickets, the draw will take place on the evening of the Ball, these will raise vital funds for our hut and every one sold is a small step and we appreciate everyone's efforts.
This being the case there is of course a competition and the child that sells the most raffle tickets in each section will get a prize
If you need more raffle tickets please let us know and we will get some more to you.
Good Luck and thank you for helping to keep Scouting alive in Toddington
Remembrance Service - Village Green - 12th November
The Remembrance Service in Toddington is one of the few times that we expect to see all our members in attendance. Not only to show our respect for all those that have served but also all those that continue to do so including our Fire, Police and Ambulance services and we must not forget our wonderful NHS staff.
This is two hours on Sunday morning once a year, it counts towards loads of their badge work and there is nothing more special than seeing all our young people leading the way in the parade.