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Cub Scouts are young people usually aged between eight and ten and a half
years old. They come along to the Cub Scout Pack wanting fun, adventure
and friendship. With opportunities to go on visits, explore the outdoors,
play games and try new things, there's rarely a dull moment!
Whether it's visiting the local fire station, competing in a swimming
gala or spending a night under canvas, boys and girls across the UK enjoy
getting together to do their best. |
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Downloadable Cubs Brochure |
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Cub Section Diary |
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Here is an extract of dates that relate specifically to the
Cub Section.
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11th March - District Leaders Meeting at 1st
Swallowfield |
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13th March - District Quiz at 1st Wokingham |
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20th March - District Swimming celebration |
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27th March - County Cubs Quiz |
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25th April - St Georges Day Parade |
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10th May - District Leaders Meeting at 1st Woosehill |
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28th - 31st May District Centenary Camp - 100 years of
Scouting in Wokingham |
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20th June -
District
visit to the Beaver/Cub Fun Day at Gilwell Park |
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27th June - District Football at Swallowfield recreation
ground |
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10th July - District Quidditch at 1st Emmbrook |
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13th July - District Leaders Meeting at Queen's Oak Pub |
For links to more detailed information go to the
Diary Page |
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eNews |
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Here is a copy of the Cub Section's eNews from Headquarters.
This is primarily aimed at leaders. |
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Forthcoming Swimming Gala |
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There are one or two useful documents relating to the Swimming Gala on 20th
March
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Sixers' Supper |
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| Once again the Sixers' Supper took place at Henry Street Garden Centre in
Arborfield and Sixers from 8 Packs across the District took part - Dinner
for 80! Captain Richie Valance from the REME base at Arborfield gave us a
talk about what he had to pack for a tour of duty with the Army. The Sixers
had plenty of questions for him! 3rd Wokingham organised a mini pioneering
project for the Sixers (and others) to make a catapult and in the
competition, two Cubs from Kestrels won.
Here are a few
photographs! |
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Wokingham 100 |
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| Scouting has been around the Wokingham area for 100 years this year, so
there's a programme of events
being put together. One of these will be a trip to the Beaver/Cub Fun Day at
Gilwell Park which should be great fun. Click
here to
find out more and to get a copy of the application form which you can print
and pass to your leader. |
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District Orienteering Event |
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| The District Orienteering event was cancelled thanks to the snow, but it is
hoped to run the event later in the year. |
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District Cubs Chess Tourament |
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| The District Chess Tournament took place on Saturday 21st November and
congratulations to Harry Fox of 1st Swallowfield, who won the Tournament. A
special mention for Callum Pooley (1st Woosehill Hawks), Sam Southam (1sy
Woosehill Kestrels) and Toby Parker (also Hawks) who filled the next three
places. 1st Finchampstead organised the event and the complete results are
posted on their
web site. A special thank you to Tim and the 1st Finchampstead team for
their efforts. |
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Community Day |
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| It had been planned to hold a Community Day again this year, but with a lack
of support for the event, it was cancelled. However, 1st Wokingham Cubs and
Beavers decided to go ahead anyway with their plans and there are some
photos of the Cubs and Beavers, supported by their parents and leaders, not
to mention the Wokingham Town Mayor
here. |
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District Cooking Competition |
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| The 2009 District Cooking Competition was hosted by 1st Woosehill on 4th
October. Click here to see
a few photos taken there, including one of the winners, who came from 4th
Wokingham. Well done guys! A special thank you to leaders Andrew and
Sally for making it happen and to Greg, Diana and Richard who helped them.. Who took part? Well there were teams from 1st Finchampstead Badgers, 4th Wokingham and 1st Woosehill Hawks and Kestrels,
but where were the rest? 4th Wokingham's team will now go forward to
represent the District at the County event. |
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Risk Assessments |
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| At the request of the ADC
a copy of the form for Risk Assessment in MS Word Format has been added to
the Ideas page. Also
there, you can find four examples showing how the form may be used. |
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1st Finchampstead Cubs visit Wings |
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1st Finchampstead Cubs from both Badgers and Leopards Packs visited WINGS on a Wednesday
evening. WINGS is Berkshire's International Jamboree held
jointly with the Guides in Windsor Great Park at the beginning
of August.
The Cubs and Brownies from across Berkshire arrived at 5.30pm
and were taken to the sub camps where they were met buy
contingents from across the world. 1st FInchampstead were split
into two and Dave's group were with some Spanish Scouts who
wined and dined them. Ruth and Patrick went to find them just
after tea and our cubs were teaching them a running around game
when we arrived. The Scouts were being chased by 1st
Finchampstead and loving every minute of it. After tea the all
the visitors were invited to watch the start of "WINGS Factor",
a talent competition on the main stage before going home at
8.30pm. As Dave said, most of the Brownies and Cubs wanted to
stay longer and watch the whole show, but it was bedtime!
Here are one or
two photos from Mang at Badgers, and no doubt there are more on
1st
Finchampstead's own web site. As you can see, the Cubs met
Scouts from Finland as well as a certain Doctor. Cub Leaders
from both Finchampstead and Finland agreed to forge stronger
links in the future, so have a look at the Finnish web site at
http://www.meriporinpartio.net/ . |
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Quidditch |
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| On Saturday 18th July, the District held a Quidditch competition. This is a
new event but if you don't know how to play, read on. 6
teams battled it out at Arborfield Recreational Ground in the sunshine. The
game had been adapted from the famous Harry Potter Books and teams of six
score points by throwing a “Quaffle” (foam ball) into hoops which are the
goals. Team members pass the “Quaffle” to each other like netball. The hoops
are set up at each end of the pitch and are of different sizes. The smaller
the hoop the more points are scored. A keeper defends the hoops with a
bat. From time to time the “snitch” (a tiny yellow ball) appears on the
pitch and the first player to pick it up, scores 10 points for their team.
While the match is going on there are “Bludgers” (wet sponges) being thrown
from the side lines at the players to put them off. The match lasts about 12
minutes and is refereed by a Quidditch referee. The event was organised by
Niall Collier who is Akela of 1st Finchampstead Badgers. He said
“The Cubs had a fantastic time and it was great that their parents stayed to
watch and help.”
1st Woosehill Kestrels came first and won a super trophy. One Cub
Scout was heard to say “This is better than football as you get wet!” Well
done Wokingham Cubs. Click here
to see a few photographs from the event. |
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District Football |
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| The District Football Tournament took place on 7th June and
was held at Swallowfield Village Hall. 6 teams took part from Packs across
the District. The rain that fell the night before softened the pitch but the
sunshine during the day soon dried it out. Referees Malcolm Fillingham, Dave
Judge and William Judge were very impressed with the high level of play and
good sportsmanlike attitude shown by the Cubs. The Cups went to 1st Woosehill Hawks,
who won the Trophy. My, did Akela make a leap into the air! 1st Woosehill
Kestrels won the John Coates Shield as runners up and 1st Finchampstead
Leopards won the Fair Play award so received a new shield donated by
Wokingham Scout Fellowship.
A special thank you to Richard and his team of cooks from 1st
Swallowfield, who helped to make it a memorable day, and of course, those
referees. Here are some
photos of those who took part. |
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