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Ludlow kebab house, Friday lunchtime!

2011-07-29T18:47:00.002+01:00

Summer Camp Hawkstone Follies

2011-07-28T16:26:00.000+01:00

Jack Phillips gets his just desserts!

Hawkstone Follies Day out. It's a long way down!

Hawkstone Follies; archery, Robin Barlow and Robin Kennedy see who can hit the target!

2011-07-27T00:33:00.002+01:00

Trying to find some shade

Got into Ludlow only 1 mile to go

9 miles later still smiling

Whacker Scouts and Leaders

9 miles later... Pink but hungry!

At last: the end... Cool river to jump into

Found shade, in the corner of a baking hot cornfield!

Striding through Shropshire!

Summer Camp 2011

2011-07-25T22:11:00.001+01:00

Sunny Canoeing

3 Peaks Challenge

2011-06-06T15:04:00.003+01:00

Please read the letter below from one of our Scouts parents and the achievement of Jamie Pritchard and Matthew Thomas. Well done from everyone in 1st Davenham Scout Group

Morning Everyone,

Last weekend, on Sat 4th June, Jamie and two friends from school all aged 12, Mia aged 10 and accompanying parents completed the Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge in 12 hours. This was an extremely arduous trek encompassing 3 peaks totalling 5200ft climb, with a walk of 25 miles in 12 hours.

They did it and were absolutely exhausted but they finished what many adults attempt but can't complete, showing tremendous fortitude and focus. Mia battled with the remnants of a cold and a turned ankle, Tom tried to kneecap himself on part of the first peak but only bled for the next 11.5 hours so it wasn't too bad !!! (smiley faced knee and now known as Peggy to his mates), and Mathew ended up with two vivid, deep red holes like targets where his heels should have been! Grandad lost a toenail but didn't tell anyone until sunday, and Norm and Jo spent the evening in A and E sorting out Tom's knee - all 3 of them missing the celebration BBQ and having cold sausages at midnight for supper after all that effort! Jo was really suffering from a cold and still completed it. Seriously huge effort all round.

Breakfast the next morning was nearly a washout but spirits were high as that could have been the weather they had to walk in - a lucky escape by all. Jamie felt the rain wasn't wet enough so went for a bracing dip in the river, briefly, and very quickly followed it with a hot shower and a pint of tea! Thank you Uncle Andy 'Birthday Boy' for putting that idea into his head!

All this pain, training, agony and effort was for one purpose - to raise funds for Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research so that more sufferers survive these killer diseases. Jamie knows he was lucky to survive and to get through all the treatment so that he is now in remission and at High School as any other 12 year old boy. Jamie is also very aware of those are not so lucky and in recognition of the work of Alder Hey and Leighton Hospitals and the research done, he chose to raise funds for LLR, so that more people survive. He has a fantastic group of friends who have supported him through his illness and continue to help him fundraise now.

Please recognise the efforts of these fabulous children and the poor parents who agree to accompany them then have to do it! by visiting the justgiving page below and DIG DEEP
and be generous if you possibly can. The months of training, physical and mental preparation as well as their achievement deserve to be acknowledged. Please help us reach our target.

Many thanks in anticipation, and apologies if you have already received an email from one of the group, and thank you if yo have already donated

Jo
Jo Pritchard

01606 49324
07825 985599

www.justgiving.com/jamieswalkers-2011

Lubwe Fund

2011-06-02T09:30:00.019+01:00

1st Davenham Scout Group are please to announce that our chosen charity for 2011/12 is

The Lubwe Fund

One of the most important causes of disease in the Third World is dirty water.

Less than 2% of the population of Zambia has access to clean water
Average life expectancy is 38 years
One in five children die before they are 5 years old
In Lubwe there is just one Doctor for 45,000 people

In the UK we have 90 Doctors per 50,000 people. Please help us to continue to make a real difference. These are people who want to learn - want to live through TB and Malaria, want to see the day when 20% of their children won’t die by the age of just 5 years old. In Zambia and many parts of Africa, many mothers still die in childbirth.

Access to education at Primary school level is improving but one third of children are unable to attend. A large proportion drop out of school because they cannot afford the school fees (around £1 a term).

The economy in the area depends upon the dwindling fish supplies in Lake Bangweula, and subsistence farming in an arid landscape. There is very little possibility of employment in the whole of the Lubwe district and the nearest town is 80 kilometres away.The delightful children are growing up; full of enthusiasm but ill equipped for life.

THE LUBWE FUND HAVE NO OVERHEADS - EVERY PENNY GOES TO THOSE THEY HELP. PLEASE LOOK AT WHAT THEY HAVE ACHIEVED, THE PHOTOS AND VIDEOS, FACEBOOK & YOUTUBE. A BIG THANK YOU

At the awards presentation we will be selling bottles of water.
Please keep these bottles and fill them with change over the summer holidays and return to your section leader when they are full.

Cheshire Hike 2011

2011-04-11T21:41:00.007+01:00

A massive well done to our 7 teams of Scouts who were entered in this year's Cheshire Hike. All of the teams who took part did really well despite the hot weather and managed to complete the hike.

Our Junior entrants hiked 19km (11.8 miles) on Saturday and 11km (6.8 miles) on Sunday, Intermediates hiked 26km (16.2 miles) on Saturday and 14km (8.7 miles) on Sunday

Well done to all the Scout Leaders all the effort and time put in was well worth the good results.

For pictures see http://www.davenhamscouts.org.uk/activities.htm

Our Juniors at the start and finish.

Photo of one our Scouts - Dillon Walker who moved up into the Senior Section to walk with Alex Langton (ex Davenham Scout) after completing the Senior Section of the hike

Well done boys on walking such a distance!

Handicraft Competition

2011-02-28T22:22:00.002Z

Well done to Mark Hubband, Jordon Campbell, Ben Langton, Christopher Le and George Hudson who represented Davenham at the Mid-Cheshire district handicraft competition at Weaverham on Sunday 27th Feb against 12 other teams. This competition requires the cubs to work together as an effective, coherent team to complete a task described at the start of the afternoon and limits them to the use of a specific list of articles e.g. cereal boxes, cotton real's, glue, cotton wool etc that were brought with them at the start of the task, with no leader support. On this occasion, the teams were asked to produce a representation of a Shelter Box (http://www.shelterbox.org/). Well done for taking part and putting in a really good effort !

Snail Race

2010-11-23T19:19:00.001Z

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

2010-11-07T19:02:00.001Z

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

Congratulations

2010-08-11T02:50:00.002+01:00

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

2010-08-10T11:54:00.078+01:00

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

Race 1

The Roberts Bakery Chase

Day Seven

2010-08-06T23:58:00.008+01:00

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

2010-08-05T22:07:00.019+01:00

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

2010-08-04T19:49:00.010+01:00

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

2010-08-03T21:07:00.009+01:00

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

2010-08-02T19:20:00.008+01:00

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

2010-08-01T20:41:00.011+01:00

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

2010-07-31T22:38:00.006+01:00

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

2010-07-19T22:42:00.013+01:00

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

2010-07-07T08:25:00.002+01:00

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

2010-06-05T14:36:00.003+01:00

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

2010-05-19T08:44:00.002+01:00

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

2010-04-29T15:30:00.000+01:00

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

2010-03-31T02:10:00.002+01:00

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

Congratulations to Marie and Chris (Raksha and Treasurer)

2010-03-25T22:26:00.005Z

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

2010-03-10T19:36:00.002Z

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

2010-01-19T00:59:00.006Z

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

2010-01-19T00:56:00.003Z

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

2010-01-19T00:54:00.007Z

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.

Our new sheds arrive

2009-10-28T12:45:00.017Z

We have now had our two need sheds erected. One shed to store all camping equipment, tables and benches and one shed for new woodworking/gardening tools. Before we do any moving of equipment we will be ensuring that the site is well secured and all equipment is security marked, this is in the hands of our new Quartermaster Simon Harding.

This shed is the larger of the two and will hold camping equipment.

The woodworking/gardening tool shed.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone that has been involved in the project, but especially Dave Bibby for all his hard work.

In a few weeks the guides should also have their shed in place next to our large shed.

Snail Race

2009-10-18T10:38:00.006+01:00

Hi Everyone

Thank you to all those that sponsored a race or snail and bought tickets for the event. We could not have got more people into the hall.

Well what a night it was. Children were screaming with excitement, but the adults were really out doing them!!!!!!!!

We think that we can safely say that everyone had a really good night, and everyone went home with full tummies on food and wine.

Thank you to the Leaders (Mike, Marie, Phil, Alastair and Dave), Paul (Chairman), Christine (Bibby) and Nigel (Ford) for their support on the night we could not have done it without you.

If you would like a compare for your evening is seems we have a hidden talent in Chris Lawton our Treasurer!!!

A lot of people made a real effort in their dress for the evening, especially Allanne our Group Secretary (see photo below) and her family.

We raised just under £500 from this event towards the new camp mess tent and small gazebo.

Thank you once again, hopefully we can find something as exciting for October 2010.

Davenham Scouts Fundraising Committee

Snail Race Sponsors

2009-05-14T00:25:00.085+01:00

Thank you to all those that have either sponsored a race or a snail. This should be a really good event. Ticket booking forms will be sent out when we return after the summer holidays.

Race 1

The Roberts Bakery Stakes

Barry ............................. The Penny Boys (Beaver and Cub)
Me Shell...... ............ Phillip Barlow (Scout)
Mr Bump ......................... Isaac Wheater (Beaver)
Lightening ........................ Amanda Isherwood (Beaver)
Slipknot ........................... James Allinson (Scout)
First Dinting ...................Peter Wilson
Sidney the Snail ........... Jordan,Aaron,Declan Campbell
Terminator Trails.......... Ashley Senior (Scout)

this race is now full

Race 2

The Brief Stakes

Brief Communication (Sara Wheater Beavers Parent)

Telephone 07887 510294

Simon the Snail ............... Samuel Wheater (Cub)
Spud ................................. Harvey Boyle
Rocket ........................... Amanda Isherwood (Cub)
Fredrick .......................... Gianluca Allinson (Cub)
Lightening Sid ................. The Molloys (Cub)
Snail Mail ........................Michael Sinfield (Cub)
Speedy Jeffs ...................Donna Jeffs (Beaver)
Big Vern ....................... Jeff Broadhurst (Beaver)

Race 3

Ter-Race

The Terrace Delicatessen

Bringing Great Food to the People!

Slippery Character......... Mark Sinfield (Cub)
Super Slimy ...................Robin Ayress (Beaver)
el burro veloz (the fast donkey). Javier Martin Timson (Beaver)
Shelly .......................... Allanne Nugent (Secretary)
Hugh Jarse ................ Paul Christian (Chairman)
Speedy....................... Alex Davies (Cub)
Not very quick ............. Richard Ford (Scout)
Penelope Pitstop ..........Vicki Davies

Race 4

The Oddy Antennas

The Oddfellows Arms

King Barry ........................... Thomas Hyslop (Beavers)
Slime to go ............... Lewis Nugent (Scout)
Sonic.........................Katy Davies (Cub)
Billy ..... ..................... Dillon Walker (Scout)
Cedric ........................John Stewart
Penny .........................John Green
Daisy ......................... Coral Green
Sam .......................... Richard Green

Race 5

The Signs of Cheshire Novice Chase

Signs of Cheshire

(Allison & Simon Johnson - Cubs Parents)

Jenson Button .........Sam Washington (Beavers)
The Hairy Fairy .........Paul Christian (Chairman)
Galloping Gunge ..... Wendy Sinfield
Speedy Con Mansell ...Diane Frommer
Douglas ................... Cath Wells
Samandbev........ Bev Crerar
The Stig .........Paul Davies
Elvis............. Andrew Green

The Sixth Snail Slime Race

Crookes Walker Consulting Ltd (Dave Walker Scout Parent)

This race will be an auction race where you can purchase the leader that you think will win!!!

Smooth Operator.............. David Bibby (Group Leader)
Ty Tass....................... Chris Flower (Beaver Leader)
Eagle ............................. Mike Cleaver (Beaver Leader)
Five Bellies .....................Tim Molloy (Scout Leader)
Scruncher.................... Johnathan Carty (Cub Leader)
Les Cargo..................Marie Lawton (Cub Leader)
Brian Storm................. Alastair Kennedy (Scout Leader)
Sluggsy Malone................. Brian Sinfield (Scout Leader)

St George's Day Disco

2009-04-26T22:51:00.012+01:00

Thanks to everyone that supported the Disco and purchased raffle tickets. Our thanks also go to those previously mentioned that donated raffle prizes and additionally to Keycamp, Roberts Bakery and Tesco for their very kind donations.

Well done to the Bar Masters Alastair, Paul and Chris and Dave on the BBQ.

Thanks to some of our scouts for running the children's bar, and also the doorman! Also to one of the scouts sister for taking the photos on the night.

Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves and the dance floor was full of children and adults all night. We actually ran out of white wine and more supplies had to be sent for!!

We managed to raise over £900 with the help of Davenham and Leftwich Guide Group.

Thank you all once again.

2/05/09 Our total now raised is over £1000 with the generous donation of £100

Shed progress report no 2

2009-04-22T18:06:00.004+01:00

Simon Harding (one of our cub parents) kindly volunteered to start the first stages of removing ivy and weeds.

Scouts will be taking down the dead ivy and demolishing the wooden shed on the 28th April

St. George's Day Raffle Prizes

2009-03-27T22:35:00.007Z

Unfortunately when we went to print with the raffle tickets we did not have a full list of prizes. Below are some of the prizes we have been given also some need to be confirmed exactly what prize they are donating. Please watch this space as more prizes are being donated

1st prize family holiday for four for 3 nights to a choice of european destinations including return ferry crossings Dover to Calais.
Ernest Ashley - Hair care products
Mr S Dunne - bottle of whisky
The Terrace - Lunch time meal for 2
Spa - bottle of wine
Bulls Head - 1 bottle Shiraz, 1 bottle Chardonnay
Co-op Moulton - Mars Easter Egg (Thanks Alex - Middlewich Scouts!!)
Marks and Spencer Gift Voucher
Morrisons - gift voucher
ProfessionElle - gift voucher
Supa Dupa Cakes - gift voucher
Electric Toothbrush - Gaskell Dental Practice, Knutsford

Various other prizes that were donated for the Barn Dance

Shed progress report no 1

2009-03-17T18:19:00.015Z

On this section of the Davenham Scouts Blog you will find progress reports about the sheds that we and Davenham Guides wish to purchase. Below are a couple of photos of the old sheds.

As a lot of you will know we have lost our storage facility in the old garage at the Bulls Head, and have had to move our/Guides equipment into temporary storage facilities. We will in the future lose some of the facilities in the Hayhurst Room when the refurbishment starts. Both sheds that are now presently at the side of the Church Hall are derelict, have asbestos roofs and are not suitable to store our new camping equipment and kayaks. This project will ensure that by the time our current Beavers get to Cubs/Scouts all our equipment will still be in good condition.

We want to purchase 2 sheds (one for Guides and one for Scouts) at a total cost of £7,660, but before we can purchase we need to prepare the land at the sides and rear of the Church Hall. Quotes are being submitted and these are in the region of £22,000. In the near future we hope to set up a working party to try to reduce these costs for both Guides and Scouts, by organising days where parents/children can come and help clear the site and to do any ground work ourselves that will reduce the cost.

How we are trying to raise the money
We are submitting grant applications to different organisations, we have also been given £500 from DPC specifically for this project. Fundraising - our 1st major event is the St. George's Day Disco and raffle on 25th April, for which our main prize is a holiday and ferry crossing from Dover to Calais donated by Eurocamp. Tickets are available via your leaders or can be order using our contacts page. Raffle tickets will be sent to you nearer the time and we would appreciate you selling to family/friends and work collegues. Both Guides and Scouts also have money allocated within our funds for this project.