Snail Race



Thank you to everyone that supported the snail race.

We would like to thank all the sponsors of races:
Roberts Bakery
The Oddfellows Arms
Signs of Cheshire
Winsford Tool Hire
The Bulls Head
GR Travel
Vale Royal Property Developments

also Marks and Spencer, Tesco, Davenham Spa and Morrisons for their kind donations.

We managed to raise a fantastic amount of £618 towards a trailer of our own.

Yet again we think that everyone really enjoyed themselves and won a little bit on the tote. Hopefully the smell from the camembert was not too off putting!!!!!

Well done to Cathy Bland for winning the best dressed French themed outfit.

For more photos please see http://www.davenhamscouts.org.uk/activities.htm

District Cubs Sports Day

Congratulations to our Cubs section on winning the district cubs sports day for the second year in a row

Congratulations

Congratulations to Philip Johnson who completed his Leader Training last week at Chamboree 2010 also he will be recieving his 20 Years Service Award in September
David Bibby Group Scout Leader received his award along with Phil recently.

Snail Race - 20th November 2010

Below are the details of Sponsors of races and Sponsors of snails which will be updated regularly.

Race 1

The Roberts Bakery Chase

Sponsored by Frank Roberts & Sons Ltd

1. Five Bellies - Tim Molloy (SL)
2. Marky - Sue Clark (BL)
3. Miss Bea Having - Jessica Barlow
4. Saving Private Ryan - Ashley Senior
5. Bob - James Hodkinson (S)
6. Road Runner - Richard Langton (CL)
7. Whirlwind - The Pritchard Family
8. Nija Snail - James Allinson

Race 2

The Oddy's Antennas

Sponsored by

The Oddfellows Arms Public House
Davenham

1. Les Cargo - Alastair Kennedy (SL)
2. Marmite - Neil MacMaster (C)
3. Slug a Bug - Jamie Isherwood (B)
4. Hoof Hearted - Phillip Barlow (S)
5. Valentino - Neil MacMaster (C)
6. Speedy - Robin Ayress (C)
7. Rocket - Wendy Sinfield
8. Galloping Gastropod - Paul Christian (Com)

Race 3

Signs Of Cheshire Hurdles

Sponsored by Signs of Cheshire

Simon Johnson - Cub Parent

1. French Fancy - Signs of Cheshire (C)
2. Teeter on the brink -Signs of Cheshire (C)
3. Philamand - Philip Johnson (SSA)
4. Sumotastic - Signs of Cheshire (C)
5. What Attitude - Signs of Cheshire (C)
6. Bug a lugs - Signs of Cheshire (C)
7. Missing Me - Signs of Cheshire (C)
8. Here come the Daleks - Signs of Cheshire (C)

Race 4

Winsford Tool Hire Derby

1. Bond - Michael Sinfield (S)
2. Baldy Bonce - Tim Molloy (SL)
3.  Don Conchiglie - The Pritchard Family (S)
4.  Lucy Lastik - Karl Barlow
5.  Cheeseman- Jeanluca Allinson (S)
6.  Garlic Butter - Sue Langton
7.  Mustard Man - Neil McMaster (C)
8.  Snuggly Snail - Lily Isherwood (B)

Race 5

Vale Royal Property Developments Crawl

1. Cartman - Chris Lawton (Com)
2. Larenzo - Latchen Kinghorn-Perry (C)
3.  The Stig - Beverley Crerar (S)
4. Michelle - Franky Fitton (B) 
5. Go fer it - Allanne and Paul Nugent (Com)
6.  Cyril - Jack Beardwood (B)
7.  Snelly - Conor Gration
8. The Cockney Cochlea- Paul Christian (Chair)

Race 6

La tête de taureaux Chase

The Bulls Head

1. Brian - Christine Bibby 
2. Penelope Pitstop - Vicky Davies (S)
3. Charlie is Cool - Charlie Mooney (S)
4.  Concorde - Brian Sinfield (SL)
5.  Escargantua - Chris Flower (BL)
6. Curly - Sally Beckingham (B)
7.  James - Charles Metcalfe (S)
8.  Sly Me - Cathy Bland

Race 7

G R Travel Chase 

1. Brian  - Sally Beckingham
2. Crosy - Sarah Berrisford (BL)
3. Blood Trail - David Snasdell  
4. Nugget - Lewis Nugent (S)
5. Olivia - Charles Metcalfe (S)
6.  Shelly - Cathy Bland
7. Cuttinghedge - Dave Bibby (GSL)
8. Electric Lightning - Sue Wolf (BL)

Davenham Leaders Slime Trail

Race 8 (This is the auction race - the winner last year won £50)

1. Dave - GSL
2. Alastair - SL
3. Brian - SL
4. Tim - SL
5. Marie - CL
6. Richard - CL
7. Chris - BL
8. Sarah - BL

Day Seven

The boys have been off site all day at Tatton Park and have not written anything today below are a few photos

Alex D, Charlie and Haven are invested in front of the whole of Nottingham sub camp (we will be getting better photos)

Our boys stayed at the front of the crowd for the finale, there are quite a few smiles - the reason could be the photo below!!!!

Kylie tribute act

Closing fireworks

The boys had Richard Langton's lemon drizzle cake tonight and are having a closed vote tomorrow!

Day Six

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALEX D (Mrs Davies' cake has now entered the competition photo's of Mrs Campbell's on day 5 blog, Mrs Senior's on day 3 blog Richard Langton's lemon drizzle cake tomorrow night, and Mrs Langton's on day 2 sorry no photo, they did not have any cakes entered on day 4 as had visitors and gave them apple pie and custard)

Welcome back Charlie.

Jack finishing off the crumbs of the cake



Ashley sewing badges to his coat

Pegasus Bridge (the live band last night) were awesome. Everbody loved them. Alex L, Ed and I were dancing all the way.

Seb

Loved Pegasus and am going to buy their album when I get home. Woh Awesome

Alex C

Loved the band they were great.

Edward

Punk Rock Oncore from Pegasus Bridge. Rock on. Dance to the moon. The next best thing to Kubbi - Cool. Seb is gob smacked by the band.

Haven

Sang Happy Birthday to Alex D at 1 second past 0.00 but then had to sing it again because he didn't hear. Everyone was tired, dance to the moon!

Haven

"Come on Mrs B I'm waiting for my tea"

Philip (SSA)

I have just managed to get the blog book - Help Help mum they have locked me in a cage that's why I have not been writing anything

Declan

Why did the Robin blush because he saw the blue tits

Aaron

Please compare the best joke between mine and Aaron's mine is

How do you become a bin man - you pick it up as you go along - please comment for your vote

Seb

Phil who has not had a shave all week!

Happy faces

Richard Langton brings the fish and chip supper and ends up washing up for his efforts!

Day Five

View over a small part of the camp site tonight, Davenham's blue tents in the middle of the picture

Thanks for the cakes Mum having a good time.
Aaron

The boys were all again singing Mrs Campbell's cakes over and over!!! )

The camp fire wasn't that good, we heard the Kenyan's and the Siera Leonian's singing traditional songs which was cool. The Irish sang a song or two which were really good.
Seb

Camp fire ok definately could have been better. Met some Scottish and Americans. At the camp fire Alex D couldn't stop sliding down the hill.
Haven

The Americans camp was much better than ours, they had cooks and silence when they needed it, it was really organised and cooler
Ashley (Problem is Ashley they have leaders that only cook and wash up all week, and the kids listen to the leaders :) !!!!!!!!!!!)




It is nearly time for the beach party I can not wait. Having a great time at camp. Tomorrow we are having fish and chips yummmmmmmmmm
Edward



















I had a wash for the first time on camp
Aaron (not sure if all the girls in beach wear may have had something to do with most of the boys finding the shower for the first time tonight!!!)

Thanks Faye - wait till I get home

Alex C

Alex C quote of the day in the Daily Joust "I've just remembered why I don't like heights - they're too high!!"

You can view the Daily Joust at (copy and paste) http://www.chamboree2010.co.uk/chamboree2010_Contact_us.htm

Day Four

Alex C washing up by demand of Faye (see comments)

Alex L washing up that he had to do last night!!!!!!

We accidentally got Jack in a strop after a game of cards,
Alex C

The sun is much to hot
Phillip

The Crazys and I danced like mad to I no speak Americano for the talent show
Haven

Aaron and I have nearly finished the guide
James

I have got my wallet back
James

We made contact with the Americans today, Phillip and I are going for tea at their camp. Dance to the moon.
Ashley

Alex C is very excited because he is doing the meal swap with the Scottish, he's having mixed bean stew and pots, unfortunately Ashley invited an American , neither the Scottish or the Americans are keen on one another.
LOL

Hay Hay whats up, it's me Alex L. Spent all day on activities in the energy and skills zones, so I saw Jelly Baby's respiratories and knocked Alex C off a balance beam gladiator style!!!:) also made a tent peg, tied 6 knots which I forgot and built a chair. Yesterday I did olympia and arena and wore a sumo suit. Got a good record on shot put. We had to watch Alvin and the Chipmunks 2 the sequel, after I went and saw my friends in the Leicester camp, then on to the German camp where we were asked questions like 'do you have washing machines' and 'do you have tv's'. They are very good at speaking english.
Charlie was sick, well he thought he was they blame it on my cooking, I mean I ate my pancakes and 3/4 of the camp did but I didn't feel sick!!!!:)
Alex L

Hopefully if the internet will stay connected will put up the photos of days 1 - 4 on the activities page.

People from USA and Scotland are coming for tea tonight for a food swap should be interesting.

Just off to Scottish camp to eat their food

Alex C

Loving camp favourite bit is the inflatable duel

Edward.

By the way it was Spag Bol in our camp tonigh not a very english meal!!

Day Three

Haven goes a little strange every night I think he is having too much sugar

Alex D

Charlie had to go home, got ill I think it's was because of the pancakes Alex L cooked for us, they didn't look right!!

Jack

Done the Olympics today and got the stamp for it

James

Made more friends from other groups

Ashley

I'm cooking tonight having a full english tea (meat pots and veg) with Alex D.

Jack

I hate everyone for voting for me to do the washing up - they say I was away talking to girls, no one is helping me as they say I was back late for dinner and this is jankers!!

Alex L

Mrs Senior (Ashley's mum) sent a very delicious chocolate cake over for tea tonight and Haven said "my mum's cakes are better" I have informed Mrs Carty by text so watch this space

Phil(SSA)

Is there a parents competition on cakes, are Mrs Campbell's going to be voted for next! So far in the competition is Mrs Langton, Mrs Senior (cake so large only had her's tonight). Must say the boys are really enjoying them (and the leaders!!!!) In fact the boys were all singing "Ashley's Mum's cake" over and over.

Dave (GSL)

Jack enjoyed his cooking so much he scrapped the pan out and ate the left overs.

Phillip

Been in the talent show today

Alex C

Thanks Mum

Ashley

Mum tell Dad to make his lemon drizzle cake and bring with him

Alex L

The disco was not brillant last night so the boys were in bed a little earlier (before 1.30am)

Food seems to be a more important part of camp than the activities that they are all doing!

Day Two

We were raving at the Disco last night
James

I am tired, dance to the moon!
Aaron

Good morning everyone
Seb


We broke the world record today playing wobble boards, over 3000 of us
James









Keep getting prickled by nettles rescuing the frisbee. Broke wobble board record. Met one of Seb's friends, she says he's an idot in school. Raving tonight at the neon disco.
Alex L




Got some punch bags today - they are amazing
Alex

Chilli for Sunday tea not that keen on it hope it's nice, Alex has just popped his punch bag called Bertie
Jack

A German tried to speak English to me today
Ashley

I cooked the Chilli and rice for tea tonight
James

Chilli today was delicious
Alex D

Robbie Williams was terrible he gave me ear ache, I made pancakes they were better than any in the whole camp once I started (after 4 failed) I was not allowed to stop - MUM I KNOW YOU ARE MISSING MY PANCAKES!!!
Alex L

















Off to the neon disco now see you tomorrow!!!!!!!!!

Oh we have been to watch some jousting today bit boring and it was a set up!!!!
Phillip

Beavers really enjoyed themselves today and most thought that the jousting was the best bit followed by the sumo wrestling and the human football.
Vicky Davies

Day One Chamboree 2010

The boys are writing messages about camp each day - hopefully they will get a little more informative as they go on. It's been the opening ceremony tonight so they should have a lot to say about Robbie Williams tomorrow!

I have lost my wallet, still looking for it
James Munroe

I want my yo-yo for the talent show
Alex Cleaver

We think the Germans that we have set up next to are cheating with the caravans!!!
Alex L and Seb

I like camp
Edward

Best Camp ever, lets see what time we get to bed.
Phil (SSA)

I was cooking 1st day and the fat in the frying pan kept on attacking me (DON'T TOUCH HOT FAT IT HURTS!!!!)
Jack

I think that we are in England, everyone should speak English!!!!!!!!! also camp was good till someone broke the tent.
Alex Langton

Ashley is happy about the Germans
James Munroe

Sombrero!!!!!
Seb

I've just finished tea and most people are mental, I really don't think I'll get to sleep
Jack

80's Themed Disco

Thank you to everyone that supported the 80's themed disco and sold raffle tickets on our behalf, we raised on the night £463 and £480 on the raffle. The order has now been put in for our new canadian canoe.

To see more photos of the night please visit our activities page.

Scouts were also raising money on the night for their second Shelterbox by running a Children's Bar, they managed to raise another £44 giving them a total of £129

Thanks to Richard Ford and Eddie Wells for organising such a good disco.

Thanks also go to members of vale royal freecycle who donated most of the 80's decorations.

New Assistant Cub Leader

Welcome to Richard Langton who has joined the Group as Assistant Cub Leader.
Richard recently completed his Modules 1, 2 and 3 as part of his training for Leaders within the Scout Association

80's themed disco

Many thanks to Sounds Disco's of Crewe who have very kindly donated 2 x 12" disco mirror balls for our 80's themed disco on the 17th July. If you would like more info about Sounds Disco's please phone Robert on 07813083431.

If any parents have any decorations that we could use or you wish to donate please let the fundraising committee know.

Snail Race

We are once again holding a snail racing evening in November. Details will be sent out later in the term.
We will be having 8 races with the last race being an auction race (the winner of the auction race last year won £50)
If you know of anyone/company that would like to sponsor a race for £20 would you please contact davenhamscouts@hotmail.co.uk. You can own a snail for the night for a cost of £5 with your chosen snail name and your name on the dvd.

If you would like to purchase your snail before the booking form goes out please send a note to your leader with your £5, as last year many people were dissapointed as all the snails had sold out.

Leaders and Helpers required

Dear Parents
Some of you may have seen the article in the Northwich Guardian in which we were asking for volunteers to be leaders and helpers at 1st Davenham Scouts. All of our sections: Beavers Cubs and Scouts require additional leaders and helpers.
The benefits your child gains through Scouting are in the main as a direct result of the dedication, time and commitment by our adult leaders and helpers. We need your help. Just how can you do that? Everybody has something they can give; do you have hobbies or recognised skills that you can share with us, first aid for example.
Could I please ask you to read through the leaflet ‘Where did all that mud come from?’ then ask yourself what could I do to support our group and community. We do need leaders and helpers, however, any volunteer support would be gratefully received.
Paul Christian
Chairman

Basic Training Modules 1,2& 3

Congratulations to Phil Johnsson (SSA) and Sarah Beresford (ABL) on completing their basic Training on Saturday

Congratulations to Marie and Chris (Raksha and Treasurer)

Well done to Marie and Chris Lawton who have just completed a 6 day training course to complete their Summer Mountain Leadership Qualification.

For more photos and info see www.davenhamscouts.org.uk/activities.htm

Some of the topics covered are as follows

Practical navigation and walking skills
Discussion on clothing & equipment for personal & group use
Leaders equipment
Planning a mountain journey
Legal responsibilities of Mountain Leaders
Mountain navigation and route finding
Group leadership
Camp craft (high level (above 600m) camp overnight)
Emergency procedures and improvised rescues
Practical night navigation
Security on steep ground (with and without a rope)
Confidence roping
Anchor selection and use
Short pitches in ascent and descent
Lowering and abseils
River crossings
Mountain hazards and mountain safety
Access and conservation
Weather

Plant Sale

Don't forget that you can win 10% of all your online plant sales, if you have not had a reference number for you child please contact us davenhamscouts@hotmail.co.uk

Davenham Parish Council

We would like to say thank you to Davenham Parish Council who have kindly awarded us a new sound system
This PA system should make the Church Hall rock with its 150 amp speakers and microphone. We have also obtained two disco lights.


This equipment will be used on section activities, camps and fundraising events.

Plant Sale

Dear Parents and Friends of Davenham Scouts.

We are organising a bedding plant sale and hope that you will all support us. Further details and order form can be found at www.davenhamscouts.org.uk/plants or use the link on the homepage.

We are using the same supplier as 1st Hazel Grove Scouts have used for the last 20years and have been assured of the quality of the plants.

Why treck all the way to B & Q or a garden centre when you can just collect your order from the Church Hall

To raise as much money as possible we are asking that all parents publise this with friends/family and work collegues copies of the order form and flyer have been sent to each parent, if you did not get an email please contact davenhamscouts@hotmail.co.uk.

Everything we raise goes towards keeping subs down and to continue with the fantastic work that our leaders put into organising activities for your children.

New Tents

We would like to thank everyone that supported the Snail Race. We have now purchased our new mess tent and fire shelter with the money raised at the Snail Race, Bostock Carnival and Davenham Carnival. We still have a little way to go to raise the money for the small gazebo.

Unfortunately we do not have a photo of the new kitchen tent.