Welcome back! Lost property · Welcome back! Scouting is back and busy at Fram this term. DBS...
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Welcome back!Scouting is back and busy at Fram this term.
DBS ChecksAdults who help with Scouting must all completea Scout DBS check. This process has changedover the past 12 months and now requires anexisting leader to check three pieces ofdocumentation. Once this has been uploaded theleader being checked must also login to thewebsite and upload some further details such asaddress histories. Once this is complete (and notbefore) the DBS check can progress. Pleasespeak to your section leader if you need a ScoutDBS check.
Hut cleanThank you to everyone who helped with our bigsummer tidy up at the hut. Please can we askeveryone to try and make sure everything goesback where it came from to try and keep thingstidy going forwards. If anyone is ever at a looseend for 5 minutes the craft equipment in thekitchen is particularly easy to sort and tidy!
Lost propertyThree BIG bags of lost property wereaccumulated last term. Anything not claimedwithin a couple of weeks will as usual bedisposed of.
SANCTUARY... is a wide game organised by Fram Scouts forScouts across the County - but importantly it isalso open to Adults (with a Scout DBS)Scouts get dropped of and walk the 10-15km tothe finish while the adults search for them and tryand catch them. If you would like to get involvedplease speak to your section leader.
Congratulations to HollieHollie (Friday Scouts) has had a particularly busysummer becoming a mother to Niamh and gettingmarried. Always one to keep busy!
Monday Beaver News
Last termMonday Beavers had fun with a visit to the
Botanic Gardens in Durham. We discussed St
George and the relevance to the Scouting
Movement, had a visit from Jet and Ben plus the
Cat's Protection League, represented
Framwellgate Moor Scouts at Beamish Museum
for the Empire Flag Celebrations and visited
Newton Junction for a exploratory hike.
During the term we took part in lots of fun
activities including a trip to the Adventure
Playground at Riverside Park Chester-Le-Street
and an overnight camp at Ravengill Campsite in
North Yorkshire.
Could you help?If you would like to help in any capacity, please
contact our Beaver Section Leader Jonathon for
further information - jonathon@ gilderoy.co.uk
Next TermThere are many fun activities lined up for the
coming term. This includes a possible visit to
Hardwick Hall Country Park, work towards our Air
Activity Badge, further outdoor exploration and
many more activities to be confirmed.
We would also like to thank all external groups
that assisted this term including Durham
Constabulary with Jet and Ben.
This termPlease pay careful attention to our programme
(to the rear of this publication).
Monday Beaver Programme
The Beaver Section runs from 6 until 7pm unless Beavers/parents are informed otherwise.
Date Day Activity5 September Monday Welcome Back Session 17:50 - 19:0012 September Monday Air Activity Night 17:50 - 19:0019 September Monday Possible Visit to Chester-Le-Street Park tbc 17:50 - 19:0024 September Saturday District Event - Hardwick Park Visit tbc 26 September Monday Hobby Badge Night at the Scout Hut 17:50 - 19:003 October Monday Newton Junction 17:45 - 19:0010 October Monday Beamish Woodland Hike 17:59 - 19:0017 October Monday Air Activity Night at the Scout Hut 5:50 - 19:0024 October Monday No Beavers - Half Term 17:50 - 19:0031 October Monday Welcome Back 17:50 - 19:007 November Monday Visit to Durham Police Station 17:50 - 19:0014 November Monday Visit to Lindisfarne Care Home 21 November Monday Air Activity Night 2 17:50 - 19:0025-27 November Friday District Beaver Camp 9:00 - 17:0028 November Monday Learning about Leaves 17:50 - 19:003 December Saturday Panto Visit - Gala Theatre Durham tbc 5 December Monday Beavers can Cook 17:50 - 19:0010 December Saturday Shildon Railway Visit - tbc 12 December Monday Monday Beavers Christmas Party 17:50 - 19:00
Leader Contact Details
Jonathon Gilderoy mondaybeavers@ framscouts.org.uk
Monday Beavers LeadshipTeamAfter a recent re-juggle of leadership, I am
pleased to announce our current team to you all:
Jonathon Gilderoy - Beaver Section Leader
Claire Gilderoy - Assistant Beaver Section
Leader
Michael Bryden - Assistant Beaver Section
Leader
Edith Gilderoy - Assistant Beaver Section Leader
About our LeadersJonathon joined the scout movement in May
1988 with Great Lumley Cubs. Later, as a Scout
with Great Lumley, Jonathon transferred to
become a member of Sacriston Scouts where he
commenced young leadership training assisting
with various Beaver Colony meetings on a
weekly basis. Unfortunately the Sacriston Scout
Group disbanded in the late 1990's whereas
Jonathon channelled his skills to assisting Royal
Kingston Borough Scouts in New Malden, as
occasional helper for various outdoor activities
and camps. Jonathon has worked as a Secretary
for Durham University for over 12 years and also
has an active interest in Music and Musical
Theatre, joining 1st Framwellgate Moor Scouts in
May 2012.
Mike has had an active interest in Scouting for
many years. Mike also assists with other
sections within Framwellgate Moor and has many
essential skills to share with our group (including
vast military experience from the Territorial
Army).
Claire has increased involvement in the Scouting
Movement since 2013 and joined our leadership
team in 2015. Claire works as a Retail
Supervisor for St Cuthbert's Hospice and has an
active interest in Sociology and Social Sciences
(recently graduating from Durham University in
the field). Claire previously assisted with our
Tuesday Beaver Colony and we are now
overjoyed to welcome her to Monday Beavers.
Edith is a retired Primary School Teacher with
over 30 years experience working with Children
in Education. The skills acquired during her
teaching career and knowledge of curriculum
based activities lead to a truly varied scouting
programme.
Richard, Philip, Lauren and Anna for their help
Thursday Beaver NewsLast termThursday Beavers have enjoyed lots of differentactivities in the last term. On our visit to Pets AtHome we cuddled the bunnies and learned abouthow to care for small animals and fish.
We earned our Safety Badges by leaning aboutsafety in the home, the Green Cross Code,Stranger Danger and waterside safety.
All term we've been saving time in our sessionsfor our Beavers to gain their hobbies badge.We've had some great hobbies from fossilcollecting to short story writing, football toclimbing and our Beavers have really enjoyed theopportunity to share their hobbies with the group.
Improv & MoreLast term we also had an Improv and dramanight, here we are mirroring each others actions:
We even traveled the world on our internationalnight and explored things out of this world on ourSpace night.
Next TermWe'll be working on our collectors badge (moreinfo to follow) and spending lots of time out of theHut. From exploring Durham Cathedral, toscavenger hunts, a cycling trip and the upcomingDistrict Picnic, its set to be a great term.
Thanks!As always, thank you very much to Sarah,
this term.
And Thanks and Good Luck to Aurora, as shemoves to a different section, for all the help she'sgiven us during Joshua's time at Beavers.
Thursday Beaver ProgrammeThe Beaver Section runs from 6 until 7pm unless Beavers/parents are informed otherwise.
Date Day Activity25-27 November Friday District Beaver Camp 9:00 - 17:00
Leader Contact DetailsSarah Williams thursdaybeavers@ framscouts.org.uk
Tuesday Beaver News
Last termWell what a term, we have had. Amongst the
excitement of African Drumming, along with
Science experiments and of course starting the
whole term off with Climbing.
What's next?This term, we will be working on the following
badges:
- My Adventure Challenge Badge
- My Outdoors Challenge Badge
- Faith Badge
Beavers 30th BirthdayThis year 2016 the Beavers Section turns 30.
Therefore we are working on 30 difference
challenges and there will be a special badge for
all Beavers.
Parent helpersIf you would like to help on any evening please
just speak to any of the leaders.
Tuesday Beaver Programme
The Beaver Section runs from 5.00 until 6.00pm unless Beavers/parents are informed otherwise.
Date Day Activity6 September Tuesday Welcome back Games 17:00 - 18:0018 October Tuesday Doughnuts by the Campfire 18:00 - 19:3025-27 November Friday District Beaver Camp 9:00 - 17:00
Leader Contact Details
Leigh Callaghan tuesdaybeavers@ framscouts.org.uk
Beaver Picnic 2016This years Beaver Picnic is going to be on
Saturday 11th June
I will send out invitations through My Scout, so
please keep an out for this. It is an event not to
be missed.
Flag Weekend - BeamishOn 21st May we are planning to join in the
celebrations at Beamish with all the Uniformed
organisations. There will be a parade with all the
Beavers, Cubs, Scouts etc that attend, along with
our banners - not a day to be missed.
Details will be sent via My Scout
St George's Day 2016This year St George's Day will be very important
for the Cubs and a service will be held for all
Sections at Durham Cathedral.
Moving onThe transition up to Cubs usually happens at the
start of the school half term after a Beaver has
turned eight. We will contact you in the preceding
weeks to confirm these arrangements.
If you would prefer a certain night (Tuesday or
Wednesday), please let us know in advance so
that we can try to keep a space available in the
corresponding Cub pack.
Preferences cannot always be met if the Cub
pack is full (Tuesday's is currently full).
Tuesday Cub News
Last termWe began the term with a night at Tesco to learn
where our food comes from and ended the term
with our Crazy Summer Party with a water slide,
blast and of course the chocolate fountain.
Thank you Cubs for a brilliant summer term!
We had a visit to the cinema to see the Jungle
Book to celebrate our 100 years of Cubs, wide
games, orienteering, pioneering, outdoor
cooking, shelter building, bike maintenance, we
also took part in the flag parade at Beamish!
...and we came first (for the second year) in the
County Pete Swinney Competition, Well Done
Cubs!
Also...We had a brilliant Cubs 100 Years Party at
Cubboree, a three night camp with non stop
activities.
What's next?We have a walk across to Lindisfarne, a cycle
ride, river sampling with Wear Rivers Trust, wide
games, navigation skills, indoor skills and a
campfire with doughnuts.We are to visit the local
residential home to take gifts and sing carols.
We look forward to our Gibside camp with a
spooky theme at the end of October and the
JOTA/JOTI sleepover. We also have the Panto,
Christingle and our 100 Years Party. We end the
term with a visit to Infinite Air.
Help...If any Parents or Carers would like to help on any
of the exciting nights we have planned, please
speak to one of our Leaders. There is always
help needed to ensure a fun time is had by all!
Tuesday Cub Programme
The Cub Section runs from 6.30 until 8pm unless Cubs/parents are informed otherwise.
Date Day Activity6 September Tuesday Fun n Games 18:30 - 20:0010 September Saturday Lindisfarne Walk 9:00 - 20:0013 September Tuesday Cycle Ride 18:30 - 20:0017 September Saturday County Awards Ceremony 9:00 - 17:0018 September Sunday Cub District Day Hike 20 September Tuesday River Survey 18:30 - 20:0024 September Saturday Sixer and Seconder Afternoon 27 September Tuesday World Badge 18:30 - 20:004 October Tuesday Road Safety 18:30 - 20:0011 October Tuesday Trading Places 18:30 - 20:0015-16 October Saturday Cub JOTA-JOTI sleepover + Pickering War Weekend 18 October Tuesday Doughnuts by the Campfire 18:00 - 19:3028-29 October Friday Spooky Camp @ Gibside 18:00 - 16:001 November Tuesday Navigation Skills 1 18:30 - 20:008 November Tuesday Wide Games 18:30 - 20:0015 November Tuesday Charity Night 18:30 - 20:0019 November Saturday Geocaching 13:00 - 16:0022 November Tuesday Indoor Skills 18:30 - 20:0029 November Tuesday Residential Home - Crafts 18:30 - 18:003-4 December Saturday Cub Show in a Weekend and Panto 3 December Saturday Panto Visit - Gala Theatre Durham tbc 6 December Tuesday Residential Home - Carols 18:30 - 20:0013 December Tuesday Residential Home - Visit 18:30 - 20:0016 December Friday District Christingle and Cub Promise Party 17 December Saturday Christmas Party - Infinite Air
Leader Contact Details
Helen Richardson tuesdaycubs@ framscouts.org.uk
Your LeadersCub Scouts have been inspired by Rudyard
Kiplings book "The Jungle Book". Cubs belong
to a Pack and the adult Leaders in Tuesday Cubs
have names based upon the Jungle Book
Characters. The Leader of the Pack, Helen, is
known as Akela.
Raksha (Catherine)
Kaa (Hazel)
Baloo (Leigh)
Bagheera (Charlotte)
Wednesday Cub News
Last termOver the past term we have looked at the history
of Cub Scouting and taken part in a range of
traditional Scouting activities and learnt a range
of new skills.
This included working towards our home help
badges where we learnt to sew and how to iron.
Many of us have then been helping with these
tasks at home.
We also enjoyed taking part in a sleepover at the
hut and competing against other Cubs at the
County Climbing Competition. One Cub also took
part in a Gang Show (see rear).
Next termThis coming term we will continue celebrating
100 years of Cub Scouting with a wide variety of
activities and will also be marking 60 years of
Fram Scouts.
Additional activities will include camps, a beach
trip and adventurous activities including water
sports. The terms activities will also be very
outdoors orientated.
Please note that we are still booking some of the
activities in the programme so it is subject to
change. Check emails for the most up to date
version.
Wednesday Cub Programme
The Cub Section runs from 5.30 until 6.45pm unless Cubs/parents are informed otherwise.
Date Day Activity18 September Sunday Cub District Day Hike 24-25 September Saturday Sailing (NYS - Book direct) 15-16 October Saturday Cub JOTA-JOTI sleepover + Pickering War Weekend 20 October Thursday Cub District Wide Game 3-4 December Saturday Cub Show in a Weekend and Panto 3 December Saturday Panto Visit - Gala Theatre Durham tbc 16 December Friday District Christingle and Cub Promise Party
Leader Contact Details
David Baker wednesdaycubs@ framscouts.org.uk
Newcastle Gang ShowCongratulations to David, Dianne and one of our
Cubs who over the first week of the Easter
holiday appeared six times on the stage of the
Peoples Theatre in Heaton as part of the
Newcastle Gang Show.
They have been working hard to prepare for the
show since January. This has included attending
regular Sunday rehearsals and the occasional
additional rehearsal as well. Taking part in the
show has earned them the right to wear a red
Gang Show necker.
They all enjoyed taking part in the show and
hope to return again for Newcastle Gang Show's
80th anniversary next year. It would be great to
have some other Cubs and Scouts join us too.
What is a Gang Show?A Gang Show is a family variety show. They
feature a wide mix of songs, dances and comedy
sketches. The songs are a mix of modern music
and traditional songs by Ralph Reader who
organised the original Gang Show.
The aim of a Gang Show is to give young people
the chance to develop theatre skills and perform
on a professional stage. They are also a great
opportunity to make friendships that can last a life
time as you learn to work together with others to
put on a show for a paying audience.
If you would like to learn more about getting
involved please talk to David or Dianne. They will
happily keep you informed of opportunities when
they arise.
Explorer News
4 Years and CountingIt’s hard to believe that Fram Explorers has beenrunning for four years now. When we initially setup the unit we had only 7 Explorers, however thisquickly grew to around 20 and we have beenoscillating at 20 to 25 young people in the unitever since. Over the last year we have had someof our original Explorers leave the unit, due toturning 18, and head onto other things. Changeshave also happened to the leadership team newleaders joining, including our student helper Ant,and Luke recently becoming a father!
Past termThe last term saw the usual mix of hut-basedactivities and outdoor adventures with FramExplorers undertaking tasks from Beaver badgesto kayaking and climbing. The summer term isalways a challenge with out young people beingput under considerable exam pressure – makingrunning activities difficult due to the low numbers. However, Explorers provides a welcome relieffor some and a chance to recharge betweeneach exam bludgeoning. One of the highlightsof the term was completing The Cube at MoorHouse, including investing one of the memberson the top platform. The fish and chips cycle rideat the end of the term is always a big hit and agood way to close the year.
Summer campThis year’s summer camp saw a bit of a changewith the Explorers joining a joint summer campthat Will has gone to for the last 20 years. Thecamp revolves around traditional camping and 8different groups from around the UK attended thisyear (Edinburgh to Southampton).
Flying highOne of the highlights for the Explorers was theevening gliding!
Explorers taking the leadAs the last section in Scouting with a formalprogramme, Explorer Scouts should take anactive role in planning, running and taking part inthe programme. It is up to you to make sure thatthe unit's programme is what you want it to be.
Cathedral celebrationIt was great to see Durham Scouts filing theCathedral on St. George's day this year - thankyou to those Explorers who presented Fram.
What's coming up?This coming term is packed full of activities! There will be Explorers trying to complete theirqualifying DofE expedition. However, expeditionsare only one aspect of the DofE awards. Theywill also need to complete their volunteering, skilland physical sections before they can gain theirawards. Other activities during the term include:climbing, wide games, expedition skills, kayaking,bread making and go karting. The event that I'mreally looking forward to this term is the Ghostwalk that coincides with Halloween this year!
See the programme for the term's full programmebut make sure that you get the DofE expedition,Sanctuary and the hut weekend in your diaries.
Explorer Programme
The Explorer Section runs from 7.30 until 9.30pm unless Explorers/parents are informed otherwise.
Date Day Activity5 September Monday Welcome back 12 September Monday Bouldering 19:00 - 21:0019 September Monday Navigation training 26 September Monday First Aid and incident management 3 October Monday Wide Games 7-9 October Friday Confido 2016 10 October Monday TBC (Confido behaviour dependent) 17 October Monday Mini Sanctuary 19:00 - 21:3024 October Monday No Explorers (half term) 28-30 October Friday Bronze/Silver DofE 31 October Monday Ghost walk 18:30 - 20:007 November Monday Bonfire night 12 November Saturday Sanctuary 2016 13 November Sunday Remembrance Sunday 14 November Monday Bread making 21 November Monday Canoeing/kayaking 19:00 - 21:3028 November Monday Programme planning & games 5 December Monday Go karting 10-11 December Saturday Chesters hut weekend 12 December Monday Christmas party 9 January Monday Welcome back
Leader Contact Details
Will Coombs [email protected]
Friday Scout Programme
The Scout Section runs from 7 until 9pm unless Scouts/parents are informed otherwise.
Date Day Activity9 September Friday Personal Challenge/Forum 10 September Saturday Lindisfarne Walk 9:00 - 20:0016 September Friday Paralympics Night 25 September Sunday Climbing/Archery/Shooting 5 October Wednesday Confido Tents 7-9 October Friday Confido 2016 14-15 October Friday JOTA/JOTI Night Hike, Skype, & Sleepover 19:00 - 11:0021 October Friday Navigation Skills 28 October Friday Half Term, no meeting 9:00 - 17:004 November Friday Night Hike 4 November Friday Night Hike 11 November Friday Sanctuary Kit Check 12 November Saturday Sanctuary 2016 18 November Friday Skills Challenge relay race 25 November Friday Escape Room/Orienteering 2 December Friday Escape Room/Orienteering 9 December Friday Astronomy I 16 December Friday Astronomy II
Leader Contact Details
Hollie Robson-Marchant fridayscouts@ framscouts.org.uk
Wednesday Scout News
Wednesday Scout Programme
The Scout Section runs from 7 until 9pm unless Scouts/parents are informed otherwise.
Date Day Activity7 September Wednesday Welcome Back Games 10 September Saturday Lindisfarne Walk 9:00 - 20:0014 September Wednesday Big Pioneering 21 September Wednesday Bushcraft 25 September Sunday Climbing/Archery/Shooting 28 September Wednesday Outward Bound Night (TBC) 5 October Wednesday Confido Tents 7-9 October Friday Confido 2016 12 October Wednesday Paintball/Archery (TBC) 19 October Wednesday Archery/Paintball (TBC) 2 November Wednesday Night Hike 9 November Wednesday TBC 12 November Saturday Sanctuary 2016 13 November Sunday Remembrance Sunday 16 November Wednesday Iceland Night 23 November Wednesday Science Night 30 November Wednesday Great Scouty Bake Off 7 December Wednesday TBC 14 December Wednesday Christmas Party
Leader Contact Details
Iain Wood wednesdayscouts@ framscouts.org.uk
Trinity Scout NewsTrinity Scout Section This Term
Trinity Scout Programme
The Scout Section runs from 1 until 3pm unless Scouts/parents are informed otherwise.
Date Day Activity
Leader Contact Details
Dianne Baker trinityscouts@ framscouts.org.uk