For membership details or general enquiries contact our Group Scout Leader, Simon Theobald on simontheobald@compuserve.com or telephone 07850 337903. Please forward this newsletter on to anyone you think might be interested in joining Batchworth Sea Scouts.  If  you would like to contribute to future additions of this newsletter please email your articles to batchword@yahoo.co.uk.

SHIPSHAPE DAY

Keith Wall, Group Chairman

Our next Shipshape Day will be on Saturday 9th January 2010 9am-1pm. This is when we look after our building and the surrounding areas.

All are welcome, just turn up at HQ on Saturday and lend a helping hand. Please bring a few tools or cleaning accessories to help with your chosen task. There are many things at HQ already, but the items might not suit everyone and aren’t always easy to find.

We spend a couple of hours clearing up, sorting out, tidying away and generally getting our HQ “Shipshape”. Its great fun and a good opportunity to meet people and make new friends.

For a task list, please click here or contact our Group Chairman, Keith Wall, on batchworth.chairman@ntlworld.com or 01923 777340. We look forward to seeing you.

OH NO IT WASN'T. OH YES IT WAS!

The District Scouts and Guides had booked the whole of Watersmeet theatre on Sunday 13th December for 1.30 pm showing of  Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
Spells, trickery and evilness was dished up in true panto villainous style by Allo, Allo's Kim Hartman, who was aided and abetted by Emmerdale's Richard Grieves as The Henchman.

There were 22 members of Batchworth in the audience: beavers, cubs, sisters, parents, and leaders.  One of our Cubs had his birthday announced and was presented with a goody bag on stage. All the beavers, cubs and parents behaved themselves and it was a fantastic afternoon out at the panto!

The beavers who attended were asked what they liked best about the pantomime, and they really struggled to find an answer because they liked all of it!!   However, when pressed, they were excited about the seats they had because they got covered in the foam snow at the end.

A leader attending was left almost helpless with giggles - when the handsome prince was trying to wake Snow White up with a kiss and she was being slow, a young voice behind her shouted "You're not doing it right!". Makes it all worthwhile.

WANT TO JOIN BATCHWORTH?

Bryony Powell, ASL

Bored of spending your weekends sitting indoors Waiting for adventure to find you? Well look no further . . . .

From kayaking down rapids to climbing rock faces, from wild camping on Dartmoor to yacht sailing on the south coast. We do it all, our new exciting program covering all aspects of modern scouting with our own unique edge.

Bob-a-job, we are not!

We meet most weeks at our headquarters by Batchworth roundabout, Riverside Drive, Rickmansworth. Pop down and see what we are up to, or come for a free three week trial session, all you will need is a change of clothes and footwear you don’t mind getting wet, our team of experienced leaders will provide the rest.

We take boys and girls between the ages of 6-18 years. If you would like any further details please contact Simon Theobald on simontheobald@compuserve.com or telephone 07850 337903.

CHRISTMAS PARTY

On the 12^th December, Headquarters was again host to a Batchworth party. The hall echoed to sounds both old and new as the youngsters entertained us with traditional sketches and a drum solo from George Melling. There was the usual routine of raffle and games, together with excellent food served hot, would you believe it, from the galley by Beccy and her willing team of volunteers. Thanks to all who helped and all who came to make it another memorable occasion.

A long service award was presentation to Quentin Webb. A gift was also given to Charles Hirst, to thank him for his time as GSL with the group, by Peter Edwards, our District Commissioner.

Everyone at Batchworth Sea Scouts would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

A big thank you to all the parents and helpers who put in the extra effort to make 2009 such a special year. Why not make a new year's resolution to take a more active role in Scouting. There is always lots to do at Batchworth. Come along, do something different and make some new friends into bargain!

DATES FOR THE DIARY

Beaver Scouts meet every Thursday from 6:00 to 7:15

Cub Scouts meet every Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:00

Scouts meets every Saturday from 2:00 to 5:30

Bograts Explorer Scouts meet every Thursday from 7:30 to 10:00

Cubs and Beavers will not meet again until the new year. 6th and 7th January respectively.