Belton & Hathern Scout Group
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New Year brought 2007 which was heralded in as the Centenary of Scouting. Unfortunately for Belton & Hathern Scouts it brought uncertainty and financial insecurity. The new committee had been selected only to find that the Group were financially impoverished and in danger of having to fold. We then discovered that our Scout Hut had been sold and despite assurances about us being able to continue using the hall we realised that the increased rent, coupled with our financial problems meant that staying would not be an option. It seemed that very soon we would be both financially and literally destitute. What was to be done?
The new committee, who had a new Chairman, who happened to be a new member of our Church, began the job of ensuring that the Group would continue into the new Century of Scouting. Our Pastor was approached and with the full backing of the Church make us feel genuinely wanted, something we had not felt for some time.
Belton & Hathern Scout Group started at its new home at Charnwood Road Baptist Church after Easter and after a few inevitable teething problems we have settled in well. We presently have the following groups running –
|
Cubs |
8-10 years |
Monday |
6.30 - 8.00pm |
|
Beavers |
6 - 8 years |
Tuesday |
6.00 - 7.00 pm |
|
Scouts |
10 – 14 years |
Wednesday |
7.30 – 9.00 pm |
In total that adds up to over 50 young people doing something positive and worthwhile every week within our Church, which can only be a good thing. And in case some of you had lost touch with the changing face of Scouting we now have more girls than boys!
This term alone we have built bridges of spaghetti, tied ourselves up in knots (and lashings), built industrial sized catapults and been ‘Geocaching’. We also managed to win the District shooting trophy AND swimming trophy. We have been on camp where we hiked, climbed and abseiled, where we cut, chopped and burned wood, and where we cooked on an open fire under the stars. At the time of writing we look forward to another weekend camp, swimming, skiing, bowling and a 10 day summer camp in
The new Committee have been elected and, unlike last year, we can look forward to a thriving group, money in the bank and a new home with such luxuries as heating and running water.
It goes without saying that if anyone has children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, neighbours or friends with children who might be interested in joining then ask them to pop down and see us or pass me their details and we will make them extremely welcome.
Contact Kenny Henry
through the Church Office
Tel: 01509 503382
or visit the website at www.beltonhathernscouts.org.uk
For photos of the Scout group at various events click on the links below
