3rd Hampton Hill Scout Group

All the Sections have enjoyed yet another fantastic and varied programme. There have also been successes and achievements in District, County and National Events – well done all. As well as personal awards and recognition for service and commitment. 2008 has been a great and very memorable year for the Group and we continue to live up to our Motto of ‘Moving On, Moving Up!’ Just take a trawl back through some of the earlier web posts to see how much we have achieved this term and for the whole year.

I would like to say a very Big THANKS to ALL The Section Leadership Teams, Group Executive Committee and everyone that has supported us both this term and for the year. Everyone at 3rd Hampton Hill are volunteers who freely give up their time to help Young People enjoy Scouting and develop skills for life.

Our two highest priorities for early in the New Year are the recruitment of Assistant Beaver Scout Leaders and a Booking Secretary.

Planning is underway for a couple of big camps next year: CubJam in May at Gilwell Park and Twickeree at Marble Hill Park in June. We are also in the early stages of planning an International Trip in 2011! There is an initial interest sign up sheet posted up at the Scout HQ.

May I take this opportunity to wish everyone a merry Christmas and a happy, prosperous and healthy 2009. I am certain that 2009 will be another fantastic year for Scouting at 3rd Hampton Hill.

I look forward to seeing you all in the New Year. Kindest regards and very best wishes.

Yours in Scouting and friendship

Rich M
Group Scout Leader

In what is most Scout’s favourite church service of the year, we celebrated the Christingle and lit candles together while lined up around the church.

Young members from both the Scouts and the Sunday School delivered a first class reminder of what Christingle represents as well as a powerful reminder of the generousity demonstrated by others despite their modest backgrounds.

Just a quick note to let all the Beavers know that there is a very special Chrimbo sleepover planned for 20-21 December 2008.

If you’d like to join in, then please make sure you add your name to the sign up sheet in the HQ.

Hurry up though since there are only 24 places available…

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!

Voluntary Care Group Christmas concert – Once again, the Scouts will be assisting the Hampton and Hampton Hill VCG with their community carol service at St James Church on Wednesday 12th December from approximately 6 – 8.30pm. We’ll be taking the collection, serving refreshments (including mince pies) and as usual attendance will go towards your Community Challenge badge service requirement.

All the above will qualify you to receive an invitation to our final evening’s skating at Hampton Court Ice Rink on Friday 14th December.

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 ever the annual Hampton Hill Christmas Parade was a major hit … despite the awful weather!

“Marc really enjoyed the parade, despite the weather. He must have weighed 4lbs more when he came home, in his drenched sweatshirt.

Not one layer under the sweatshirt was wet, owing to his waterproof jacket under the uniform sweatshirt. He was on such a high when he got home.”

Mark’s Mum

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.

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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.

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8th December 2007 District Celebration at Marble Hill Park, Twickenham. Gates Open 630pm. Congregate outside the Whitehouse for 7pm start. Refreshments from 8pm. Uniform not required. Please Wear Group Scarves. All Welcome!