Update

Congratulations to the Explorers from Wombwell on their Apex result!
But will they be so strong at the swimming competition? Dusting off the cobwebs from my old bathing costume, come on you Leaders!
18.11.07 is fast approaching we have 3 teams from Hoyland, 1 team from Wombwell, but what about Ardsley & Darfield? I've still not got any parental consent forms, so come on guys if you're wanting to stay the weekend...
The next district joint Explorer meeting is Weds 07.11.07 @ Wombwell (hope you told your Leaders guys, so it isn't a shock). Need some ideas from everyone on stuff to do for next year.

Chris MOORE

Apex Challenge Results

Well done Wombwell Explorers for coming a very respectable 26th out 55 teams in this year's Apex Extreme Challenge event. The full results are now online here

The next event is the Apex Overnight Challenge on the weekend of 10th and 11th May 2008.

Kayaking

Anyone interested in kayaking? If so, let Chris Moore know an he will book some star training

District Neckers

How are the District Necker designs going? Not long until December when we have to choose one! Any chance of getting me a copy of your Explorer logo (.jpg pic’s)?

Christmas Party

We're planning an Explorers Xmas party , Sunday 16 December. Laser Quest @ Sheffield followed by a Chinese eat as much as you can Buffet. Details to follow (as soon as Tamsin lets us know).

Swimming Gala

Swimming Gala, Wombwell Baths Sat 10 November. The gauntlet has been thrown down! Explorers v Leaders. Get those Leaders dusted down, scrubbed up and ready for racing the Explorers in a 4-length relay. Losing team to perform 10 press-ups on the bath side!

Offers

From time to time the Scout Association teams up with other organisations to provide special offers and discounts. You can find details of the latest offers, including for example, 10% discount at Millets, here.

Latest Explorer Supplement

You can download a pdf version of the latest Scouting Magazine Explorer Supplement from here

Scout Challenge

November 17^th is fast approaching! As you know, the Explorers have invited older Cubs and Scouts (10 to 14 years old) to a series of challenges @ Silverwood Scout camp, commencing 10am, finishing at 5pm. Groups are invited to enter teams of five persons at a cost of £1 per person. Additional persons may make up a ‘district team’ to avoid disappointment.

I need completed parental consent forms from anyone wanting to stay over as crew, available from here . Please return completed forms to mooresoft@hotmail.co.uk ASAP.

Scouts having attained the age of 14 years are invited to come and join the Explorers in running the event; we have asked the Fellowship to help also.

Cubs and Scouts will need their own packed lunch; free hot drinks will be provided throughout the day.

Not many groups have replied with the number of 10-14 year olds, who will be attending the Scout Challenge on Sat 17.11.07. Can you please ask your leaders to let me know, so I can work out how many activities to prepare!

District Bonfire

Also on 17 November, and following on from the Scout Challenge, everyone involved in Fitzwilliam Scouting is invited to a District bonfire event starting at 6pm the same date. Hot dogs and hot drinks will be for sale. Groups will be expected to perform a campfire stunt/song and may put on a stall etc, the sale of any goods going to that group. A trophy will be given to the Beaver group that brings/makes the best Bonfire Guy. (The Beaver Challenge Trophy)

Fireworks will not be allowed, in compliance with Health & Safety. Sparklers will only be allowed under careful adult supervision.

No groups have yet told me what tables they hope to put on at the District Bonfire to raise funds. Hope the Beavers are getting those Guys made!