Our Spring & Easter Fayre is just over 3 weeks away!
Plans and organisation is now well underway.
Have you found any books, games, CD’s or DVD’s that you can give us to sell?
Have you signed up to Help?
Would you like to run a table?
Doors Open 11am.
Please spread the word; invite family, friends and neighbours! All Welcome!
We look forward to seeing you all there!
It has now been 10 years since The George Stanley Hall (the 3rd Hampton Hill Scout Group Headquarters) was opened.
The Hall was officially opened by the Mayor of Richmond, Councillor Maureen Woodriffe and John Nielsen (Group Scout Leader at the time and now Life President of The Group) on 31st January 1998.
Take a look at the copies of the Newspaper pictures and articles from local papers at the time!
See if you can spot anyone you recognise? (Click on the picture for another picture and articles).
Were you in these pictures?
The building and grounds are well maintained and have been developed. As a Group we remain committed to making more improvements and ensuring that we maintain the building and facilities to a high standard.
We have been discussing how we might add a staircase in the lobby and create a new room in the roof space. We are also hoping to improve and refurbish the kitchen. These tasks are on our Group project list which we review and then try to find ways of taking them forward at Group Executive Meetings.
Please put this date into your diaries . . .
Saturday 8th March 2008
Spring/Easter Fayre at 3rd Hampton Hill Scout Headquarters, The George Stanley Hall, rear of Holly Road Recreation Ground.
Doors Open at 11am.
Funds raised will be going towards our growing Minibus Replacement Fund.
We will have lots of exciting fun activities for all the family!
How good is your aim at the Egg Shy?
Can you decorate the best egg?
Can you hold your nerve in the egg and spoon race?
Check out the craft stalls, books, toys, raffles & games.
Please come and support us and spread the word. Invite all your family and friends to come along.
If you think you might be able to spare some time to on the day to lend a hand please contact any Section Leader. All welcome!
Watch the Web Page and Section Notices for more information.
We look forward to seeing you!
If you were once a Member of the Group and have any stories or tales to share with us we would love to hear from you!
As we celebrate our 60th Year it would be wonderful to gather together some memories and build a picture of the last 60 years!
It would be great to add some more information and background into our History Section.
Please contact us using the Enquiry Form and get in touch.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Many thanks to those of you who ordered your Amazon purchases via the 3HH website. As a result of this campaign we have raised a very respectable £104.77 (subject to any refunds due to items being returned). 
This is a great achievement in that it is essentially free money for the group, easy to achieve and is no extra work for us.
As a reminder you can continue to place your orders through our Amazon link all through the year and in doing so, continue to generate some much needed extra funding for the group. Just use the search box on the right.
Thanks again.
Happy New Year to all!
Celebrating our Diamond Anniversary 1948 – 2008.
60 Years of Scouting.
2008 is another Milestone and a year of celebration for the Group.
The 3rd Hampton Hill (St James) Scout Group was officially registered in 1948. Take a look at the History Section for a quick summary of the Group History. This year we will be taking a look back but will also be looking to the future once again.
Lets hope that 2008 is another ‘fantastic journey’ for the Group! Welcome aboard!
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Another member of 3rd Hampton Hill Scout Group has been recognised for their achievements and successes:
Alex L has been awarded the Jack Petchey Foundation Achievement Award.
This award has been given based on a recommendation made by the Group detailing Alex’s enthusiasm, sustained attendance, commitment, help and service to others.
Who is Jack Petchey?
Born in 1925 and brought up in the East End of London. He was a Scout and holds the Silver Acorn. He received the OBE in 2004 in recognition of his contribution to young people. He established the Jack Petchey Foundation in 1999 and gives grants to programmes and projects that benefit young people aged 11 – 25.
The Group has received a cheque from the Foundation which will be spend on items and suggestions given by Alex.
Well done Alex!
Just a few more days till the end of 2007. What a memorable year for Scouting and a year of achievements and successes at 3rd Hampton Hill. Numbers are again strong and the annual census Group Membership return in Jan 08 looks like it will give a healthy return – will we go above 150 in 2008?
2008 is the 60th Diamond Celebration Year for the Group. We already have a celebration camp planned for May at Walton Firs and no doubt there will be many other exciting and interesting activies to enjoy throughout the year. Watch these pages for more information and announcements . . . please also come forward and speak with any of the Leadership Team if you have any ideas or suggestions for events or activities to help Celebrate the Diamond Anniversary of The Group.
As always we are looking for additional adult support and help in the Sections which is vital to assist the Section Leaders with providing an active and varied programme. Please speak with your Section Leader early in the New Term and see what help you might be able to provide.
We have plans for a Spring Fayre early in March. We hope you will join us and support us in raising funds for the Group. Funds will be spent on more projects and tasks in 2008 which will continue to improve and maintain the Group Headquarters. We are also speaking with Hampton Hill Junior School about their possible plans to replace the Minibus which we share.
2008 is shaping up to being another busy year for The Group!
We are getting close to completing the design for the 60th Celebration Badge. The main colours will be black (borders and dividing lines) with Silver Background. It will look something like the badge above.
Hopefully we will have these made up early next year and everyone will be able to wear them on their Uniform as an occasional badge in 2008. They will also be available to buy for others as a memento of the Group’s 60th year in 2008!
Annual Family Camp, Group Review and 60th Year Group Celebration at Walton Firs Scout Camp Site, Cobham.
Loads of Site Activities and other fun stuff to do! Campfire and Annual Review.
In recognition of his hard work and significant achievements in maintaining and improving the George Stanley Hall (the 3HH Scout Building) this year John W has been awarded the Scouting Thanks Badge.
John has been instrumental in making a number of improvements complete successfully. His continued sterling efforts to maintain the building and grounds have been of significant benefit and help to all users.
Many Thanks John – much appreciated.
As Christmas approaches, you might be interested in a lovely new book called “Beaver Scout Oddie” that The Scout Association is offering on the Amazon site – as well as a series of ever popular favourites for Scouters both young and old!
Please Note that the Richmond Upon Thames Scout District Carol Concert and Sing Song at Marble Hill Park on Sat 8 Dec has been cancelled.
December issue of Focus -the Greater London South West County newsletter.
Messages from the County Commissioner and a summing up of a successful year.
Focus can also be read online at:
http://www.glswscouts.org.uk/newsletters/focus-2007-12
or printed from the PDF version (344KBytes) at:
http://www.glswscouts.org.uk/newsletters/pdf/focus-2007-12.pdf
Hello All
As we draw closer to Christmas and the end of 2007 it is time to reflect on a very busy, enjoyable and successful year. A glance back at previous posts will show that the Group has had a fantastic year celebrating the Centenary of Scouting.
I would like to take this chance to say a Very BIG Thank-You to all those involved in making Scouting a real success and such an enjoyable experience at 3rd Hampton Hill. It has been a truly memorable year.
I would like to wish all members of 3rd Hampton Hill a wonderful Christmas. Celebrate, have fun and enjoy the Festive Season. Wishing you all a prosperous, happy and peaceful New Year.
If you are still looking for inspiration for Christmas Presents why not use the LINK and Search Page to AMAZON and earn some money for The Group in the process!
I look forward to seeing you all when we return in the New Year.
And, don’t forget that in 2008 The Group will be Celebrating it’s 60th Year!
Kindest regards and very best wishes
Rich M
Group Scout Leader
We have all been invited to the Richmond Upon Thames Scout District Carol Service. Every Group and all Sections are invited.
** UPDATE 8 DEC 2007 – The carol service has unfortunately had to be been cancelled **
This is a district organised event where we’ll be joining with all other Richmond Beavers, Cubs and Scouts, so please can we encourage everyone to come along to witness the switching on of the tree lights, have a jolly good sing song and partake of some seasonal refreshments.
Gates open at 6:30pm and we will congregate in front of the White house for a 7:00pm start. The communal singing will finish around 8:00pm, at which point refreshments will be available.
As coats will need to be worn there is no need to wear full uniform, however, uniformed members should wear their Scarves. Everyone is welcome, parents especially so but need to stand back and let the youngsters and Leaders stand together.
When… Saturday 8th December
Where… Marble Hill Park, outside the White House
Times… Assemble from 6.30pm for a 7pm start and a 8pm finish
Who… All beavers, cubs, scouts, explorers and their parents and friends
Uniform… Not necessary, but group scarf should be visible.
Please do all try and meet up.
This last Sunday saw 3HH join the congregation at St James’s Church in Hampton Hill for the annual Christingle celebration. It was a wonderful service taken by the newly appointed vicar.
Everyone had a great time and it certainly helped us reflect upon the real meaning of Chiristmas before we all get overtaken by events.
Hi Everybody
Apologies but this letter has just arrived from the Richmond District regarding surplus funds from the summer Centenary Camp. It outlines the options to either have these returned or to use them as a donation to support the purchase of Walton Firs Campsite. Full details are in the attached letter. Responses are required by 8 December 2007.
It is entirely up to yourselves to decide on a refund, it’s £16 per eligible cub / scout. But as a Group we would strongly encourage you to consider supporting Walton Firs in this way to protect the site from developers and to ensure it remains available as a Scouting resource for your own children and for the many thousands of Beavers, Cubs and Scouts to come.
To make things easy, the District have elected to use a “no response required” system. If they don’t hear from you then they will assume you are happy to donate your surplus. Please note as well that by making the donation we can claim Gift Aid for the Group, so this will directly benefit our our Cubs too.
So options are:
1) Do nothing, the District will donate your surplus to the Walton Firs Foundation.
2) Complete the tear off slip and return it as required and the District will issue a refund to you directly.
Thanks all.
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