1st Barton Scout Group

A quarter of the year has slipped away and we are well and truly into camping season. The programmes for the summer term for most sections are now online for you to download. < > More updates and things to follow once I start spending less time out of the house.

Final numbers are in and this time next week we will be there. The final joining instructions and kit list are here to be downloaded and read. If you have any questions then please ask.

Whether or not you're daft enough to believe the world will end in 2012 there is plenty you can do to fill the rest of the year. Programmes are strating to appear in the sectional sections, so make sure you have a look there to keep up-to-date with the goings-on. Just think, this time next year we'll be starting Gang Show rehearsals.

Sorry! Slight error on the Scouts autumn programme. Please see October 27th (half term) which was down as "chocolate" but will actually be a Gang Show rehearsal night from 6pm to 9pm for all sections. The PDF version has been updated.

More updates to various sections. Have a look in the Gang Show, Scouts and Explorers sections.

There are some updates around the site including the Beaver and Cub autumn programmes and some more info on the Gang Show page. Read them.

Considering this is our summer holiday I think we update more than we do during term time. There's a Bungle about on this website for you to enjoy.

Here's a little (MASSIVE) animation of a couple of minutes on the river.

The canvas is down after Family Camp/Summer Camp 2011 (all dry!) and we're all back home and most of us are clean. We'll be back in September when the Gang Show 2011 rehearsals really start to hot up. Drop us a line if you need us.

I bet you've already noticed that there is a new link on the navigation menu on the left of the page. That's right, there's a brand new gang show page containing all kinds of useful information about Gang Show 11. There's even some very early ticket info

Thank you for your continued support and patience. I do realise that the show is a huge commitment but it will all be worth it when the curtains open on the first night!

As always if you have any questions or concerns please contact one of us directly. We can’t deal with problems unless we know about them!

If you're coming on Family Camp 2011, Summer Camp 2011 or both then you MUST download a copy of this kit list. There should be no surprises on the list - it's just common sense.

This is a pretty urgent posting. If you want to enjoy a full week of summer camp you have only ONE WEEK to return this form along with the one you have already had about Family Camp. Get cracking!

Do you have an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch? If you do then you may want to have a look at a new app released by the Scout Association. Instead of having to ask a leader what the requirements are for your next badge, or getting a new badge and wondering where to sew it to your uniform, you can now have all of this useful info in one app. It covers all sections and usefully allows you to record all the badges you've got, so you know which ones you still need to work towards.

If that has interested you, you can download the app for £1.19 by clicking this iTunes link to the My Badges App.

If you're in Scouts and going on the hike and night away this weekend you'll need to go to the Scouts section page (link on the left) and download the joining instructions letter.

The snowdrops have barely had a chance to be trampled in a game of Kick the Can but the Spring Bungle is yours for the download. Usual place everyone, just over there on the left. Clickety click.

Some clarification of our current waiting list policy including an application form is available as a permanent link in the navigation on the left of this (and every) page. Drop us a line if you need any further info.

Happy New Year everyone! We're gradually getting round to adding some more info to the site about the upcoming term: programmes are making their way online and most importantly there is a new preview issue of The Bungle to enjoy. So ... enjoy.

On December 18th we will be holiding a bag pack at Sainsbury's in Darlington. Certain restrictions on times and numbers are in place therefore we request that you complete this form and e-mail it to our usual e-mail address.

If you have any specific queries, please direct them to the lovely Tracey (or the group email address).

We are planning a firework display on Thursday 4th November starting at 18:30. The only thing that makes our displays possible is your donations of fireworks. We ask that these are provided before the night of the display.

Because the Beavers and Scouts will not have a meeting before the display, feel free to drop some fireworks off at Cubs or Explorers on November 1st. There will be someone in the hall between 18:30 and 21:30 and they will be happy to accept firework donations.

Much as we are grateful for your donations, please do not bring fireworks on the night of the display unless you have previously arranged this with a leader. This is simply a safety issue.

Parents and siblings and any other relatives are welcome to join us. Bring a mug for some soup.

The new term is rapidly approaching so check your section's page to see if your programme has gone live yet.

Barton have had an encounter with a Bear. Check out the galleries to see how we coped.

This is it! Traditionally the busiest term of the year is upon us. It's a camping, walking, roller-coasting, camping, shooting, arching ... did I mention camping(?) summer.

Look out for updates to programmes in the Beaver, Cub, Scout and Explorer sections.

I'll see you all tomorrow at the AGM.

Almost 3 months without an entry. Sorry about that. You'd think after the mammoth effort of the Gang Show that we would be enjoying a little down-time. WRONG! We were back at the Scouting early on this year and we've already got a couple of camps and sleepovers under our belt.

Why not trot over to the Bungle section of the site for your latest digital edition and keep up-to-date with all the news?

If you were quick off the mark and downloaded a Scout programme last week please check again and download the updated version. Changes have been made due to the missing week.

I guess we'll see on Thursday who downloaded but then didn't check back. They'll be the ones in PE kit.

Welcome back folks. 2009 was a hectic year and 2010 is shaping up to be the same with leaders booked up to do things most weekends until April. Over the next couple of days you should see things being updated on the site so please look out for a new Bungle and new programmes from all sections.

See you all later in the week.

OK - new Bungle on the Bungle page. You get to the Bungle by clicking the word "Bungle" over there. On the left. In the navigation bit.

I've had the cheek to call this entry "new programmes" when we're a few weeks into term. I'm sure you understand - the Gang Show has taken over my mind. You'll find your programme in your respective section of the site.

We're barely back from NYJAM (in fact some of my kit is still muddy) and it's time to start thinking about this year's Gang Show. So a special page has been added to allow you to follow important Gang Show 09 updates.

First up is a list of rehearsals that will take place outside normal Scouting hours. These are mainly weekend rehearsals with sleepovers attached to them. The extremely important dates to note are the dress-rehearsal and performance dates. If you think you can't make these then please let us know now, before we really get into the swing of rehearsals because it's not fair to us or the rest of the cast to be let down at the last-minute.

So go and look and feel free to e-mail us with any questions or comments. And don't forget to follow us on Twitter and YouTube for info and sneak previews.

A few people have missed Scouts recently and have therefore missed updates on NYJAM. For those people (and the ones who may or may not have lost the info we have handed out previously) here are some important documents: A letter regarding the kit list. and the kit list itself.

We take out kit lists very seriously. Failure to adhere to the info on the kit list and letter could endanger your chances of taking part in activities and even being given access to the camp in the first place.

Drop-off time: We will meet in Barton at 9am on Saturday 25th July to drive down in convoy. It is preferred that we take a minimal number of cars to the site, so please be prepared to take other people down in your car, or to say goodbye to your Scout/Explorer in Barton. Since there will be no parental access to the camp site, I see no reason for everyone to drive down.

It's extremely likely that you have come here looking for a sponsor form; well the sponsor form you need is here.

You know how you were thinking that you would like to have an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the rehearsals for this year's Gang Show. Well, all your dreams just came true.

What you're looking for is this form.

If you take the decision not to download this form and have ot completed by your parents YOU WILL NOT SHOOT.

Well, I've been quiet for a while. That's because all the sections are outdoors enjoying the (nice?) weather. Those of you hungry for NYJAM info will enjoy this edition of The Globe which gives us lots of useful info.

I would like to take this chance to highlight the sections about wearing long trousers for activities and the requirement for full uniform. You will not have the option not to wear full uniform; You will be sent home to get it.

You will receive a sub-camp badge on arrival. This must be sewn onto your uniform for the remainder of the week so you will need a needle and cotton (preferably red.) The leaders will take no responsibility for the sewing. You must have the badge sewn on and you must do it yourself.

This stance may seem harsh, but we are a uniformed organisation and we will be in attendance at an event with Scouts from all over the country (and the world,) so I have no intention of seeing anyone better turned out than us.

Questions to the usual addresses.

Sorry to take so long to get this form online. So for those of you who did not get the e-mail with the download link, please download this form and bring it with you on Thursday. As usual NO FORM NO SHOOTING. This form must be completed regardless of whether you have completed one in the past.

Thanks to everyone that came along and supported us. We've had a steady stream of compliments from the people who came along. Expect photos, reviews and more to come soon.

Thanks to eveyone who came along to the meeting tonight - it was good to see so many of you. The thing people were most concerned about was finding their way there. I assure you it is quite simple. More simple than coding (and misspelling) this website. I have created a blog entry that you can look at here, for maps and directions and the post code.

If you are still lost then please e-mail us your questions, tent requests and concerns.

See you at camp!

I'm a generous guy so I thought you would like advanced notice of the finalised programme for Family Camp 09. Feel free to have a read and digest. You may even like to print one out and fill it in to bring to camp with you. In fact, that would make life a good deal easier for the programme planning team.

***UPDATE***: Here is a copy of the kit list that will apply to all Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers, Helpers, Leaders, Parents, Siblings, Aunties, Uncles, Pirates, Animals etc.. Please take the time to read it, and e-mail us with any questions. If it's not on there it's not essential and if it is on there it is.