3rd Hampton Hill Scout Group

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

As I gaze out of the window this morning and watch the rain I transport myself back to the summer and a reservior full of young people enjoying water activities. Splash! (‘EauZone’) the water activities aspect of the World Scout Jamboree (WSJ) was held at Alton Water, near Ipswich in Suffolk. Every day 4000 participants took part in a range of water activities. A truly memorable experience for all those involved. To see all those happy smiling faces at the end of each session was a really fantastic sight which left you with a really good feeling and made all the hard work and preparation worthwhile.

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Here is your opportunity to review the Centenary year of Scouting in the salubrious surroundings of the O2 Dome (formerly the Millennium Dome) and see one of 3rd Hampton Hill’s finest amongst those taking part!

LIVE 07 is our Festival of Scouting, an extravaganza to celebrate the best of Scouting in 2007. It’ll be the perfect opportunity to reflect on our Scouting history, remember the fun times in 2007 and look towards the next 100 years and beyond. Two epic shows will be held in The O2 arena in London, with a capacity of 15,000 per show, to bring together all the elements of Scouting in 2007 in one day, in one place.

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We’ve got some great memories of our fantastic Centenary Camp.

Why not click on the WSJ logo to take a look?…

But for 3HH the partying doesn’t stop in 2007. 2008 will also be a big year for us; it will be our official Diamond (60th) Anniversary!

OK! So camp leader Paul and Akela Belinda beat me to it. But i can’t let this go without supplying my own ‘Beavers on centenary camp’ update.

It was four days into camp for me when the Beavers arrived, full of energy and enthusiasm, guess I was already running on adrenalin by then!

To kick off the evening a quick game of rounders was closely followed by dinner. 3HH were lucky enough to have our own hut, so we disappeared and laid out our beds – 7 to a dorm with a mix of girls and boys in each.

We joined back up with the other Beavers and went on a torch walk (not really dark enough) but kids and torches – say no more they love it.

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Centenary camp has finally passed, and I feel that it was a huge success. For me the camp was exhausting but at the same time phenomenal. I was particularly inspired by the sunrise ceremony and scenes from Brownsea Island. I am immensely proud of MY! Cubs who took everything in their stride with smiles on their faces.

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2007 is an exciting year for everyone as we will be celebrating 100 years of scouting. A World Jamboree is being held to celebrate the occasion. It will be a mammoth explosion of all things scouty. 3HH will be there – Andy W has successfully negotiated his way through the selection process, and some of our leaders are sharing their knowledge as part of the service team. Those not able to go to this Jamboree will not be left at home. We will be joining the district for our own party.