Sorry folks for the delay but we’ve finally managed to load up the photos from the Cubs’ fabulous James Bond camp held during the Easter holidays.
Feel free to browse the photos! (Note that these have been loaded in a low resolution format – if you’d like a high quality version of any particular photo, and are connected with 3HH Scouts, please email one of the section leaders to request.)
See attached the Cubs programme for this term, it’s Fitness Challenge and Athlete badges this term and we’ve got LOADS of stuff lined up. But remember, to earn your badges you really need to make it to Cubs as much as possible, especially for the challenge badges as these are the ones that ultimately count towards your Chief Scout Silver Award.
There are some early notifications for other events coming up in 2011, make sure you get these on the calendar and as always, please make a note of the Church Parades and try to make at least one of them!!
On a couple of evenings (9th Feb and 15th March) we’ll need some extra help to assist with activities, if you think your Mum, Dad, Uncle, Aunt, Gran – anyone – would like to help then give them a nudge in my direction…
As usual we’ve got a couple of joint nights lined up so we get together with our chums in Nevis pack, Monday 14th Feb and Wednesday 13th April.
And finally, don’t forget James Bond Easter Camp 16th to 20th April. I’ve had a few replies for this already so if you want to come then get your names down quick!
Jon and Wend
Wow, what an amazing achievement!
There was great camaraderie between the swim squad of Dom, Ollie, Max, Chad & Jamie. They all deserve a huge ‘pat on the back’. The boys swam beautifully, and were wonderfully well behaved. It was an absolute pleasure for Julia and I to be there too. The boys were so supportive of each other – cheering all the way!
Many, many congratulations to them all.
3rd Hampton Hill are now the proud owners of a beautiful, huge shield. Thanks again to everyone involved.
Elaine & Julia xx
Hello Pirate Campers!
After all the worries of crummy weather we probably couldn’t have actually done much better, maybe a bit warmer at night perhaps?? Waking up to blue sky after blue sky was brilliant, let’s hope it’s a good sign for the rest of the year.
We’d like to say a MASSIVE thank you and well done to all of you Cubs for making the camp such a success as usual. We did some pretty challenging stuff this time like the aerial trek and the zipwire, but you all turned on the 3HH ‘can-do’ attitude and put all the worries behind you. But it’s not just the activities; you’re always there to help with setting things up, keeping the place tidy, WASHING UP and generally being useful. As a result we didn’t do a ‘Top Cub’ award, you each have your own strengths and you simply do your best all the time in whichever way you can.
A HUGE thank you also goes out to Jane for taking the lead on the cooking duties and to all the other support – adults Sarah, David, Linda, Andy, Claire and Fiona, young leaders Sam, Will and Ruth, our young-young leader Katie and our home contact Diana. Finally, thank you also to all the parents that took the trip out to Downe to deliver and collect your Cubs, especially for being on time on Sunday!!!
Superhero Summer Camp is being planned for August 4th to August 8th, and hopefully lots of you can come. If there are any parents out there that think they might like to come along for a few nights under canvas, some late nights, woodsmoke, singing and a whole lot of fun then let us know, these things can be arranged!
Of particular note, there were some FANTASTIC cakes that arrived on the first day, they were very much appreciated (especially the rock buns with raspberry jam in the middle – the Cub that brought those can DEFINITELY come on camp again!!!)
Cheers everyone, thanks again and see you all soon.
Wend & Jon
On 16th October a merry band of dolphins fish took to the waves and competed against the rest of Richmond District Cubs. In a watery battle of widths and lengths and following the gradual improvement over the past few years, from finishing 13th, then 12th, then 8th last year, I was hoping for a tremendous 4th. But alas …
Why stop at 4th when you can achieve joint 2nd 
Well done to all, that’s an absolutely fabulous result.
(More details to follow when I know exactly who came where and in what!)
Wend
Hi CubJammers!!!
Wow – what a week, totally awesome. Our biggest and longest 3HH Cub Camp ever and all under canvas. I don’t know about anyone else, but I was completely shattered….
There are lots of THANK YOU messages to make…
Wend, John, Linda, Fiona, Laura, Sarah, Sara, Christine, Rich, Simon, Paul, Kirstie, Jill, Mark, Jo, Paul and Jenny who all gave up their time for some or all of the camp and in particular to Diana for being our home contact.
Hi Cubs
Here’s the outline programme for the Summer Term.
Please note the request to bring in a plastic bottle on Monday 11th and Wednesday 13th May and as always, if any parents out there can occasionally spare a couple of hours then please do let us know.
Hi Everyone
First night back will be this Wednesday, please note that we may be meeting on the Rec as there are one or two tents (seventeen actually!) drying out in the hut from Scout camp and it’s very important we get these dry as we’ll be using in a few weeks time for CubJam…
Anyway, we’ve got a busy term lined up, CubJam in May, Twickeree in June plus lots of exciting stuff for Wednesday nights.
Final reminder, this Sunday – 26th April – St George’s Day parade. If you can make it then we’re meeting on Richmond Green at 10:40 with pick up from Orleans School Hall at 12:45 to 13:00 approx. If any adults out there have a thing for fluorescent yellow and would like to assist with marshalling on the day then please do let me know, vests will be supplied!
Cheers everyone, Jon
Hi everyone. Attached is the Cub section programme for this term. Lots going on, please also note some of the future dates in 2009.
Jon and Wend
Snowdon and Nevis Akelas
The first investitures of 2009! And awarding some badges earned at the end of last year. Well done.
The Cubs had a fun evening making some cakes!
Just a quick reminder that Cubs tomorrow is NOT AT THE HUT. You need to be at the Twickenham Museum as shown below. Normal start time 6.30 PM with pick up at 8.00 PM.
The museum website is: http://www.twickenham-museum.org.uk/
See you there! Jon and Wend
Hi Everyone. What is it with this term…stuff never seems to stop happening!! Please see attached details of Cubs district swimming gala from Sara H:
Last year’s cub swimming gala was fantastic, with 3HH putting in a fine team performance. Looking for keen swimmers of all ages and abilities to take part.
There are races for two ages groups, with width and length distance. We need a lot of cubs to be able to take part in every race so please join in. (We had 7 cubs last year which meant we missed a race, and some cubs had to make super human efforts in several races. 10 would be better, and more fantastic). There are heats then finals which makes a minimum of 13 races – last year it was 19 !
We’re also seeking parents to help on the evening – Fiona (poolside champion in charge last year) has kindly agreed to run the evening, but she will need help. Salim (our secret parental swimming expert) has also offered coaching if anyone would like this, and can find a venue.
Attached details for your information. I am happy to co-ordinate, with Fiona in charge on the night. Do please let us know as early as possible so I can reply on Friday 10th with our entry. Details of preferred distance and stroke appreciated.
Many thanks Sara
The annual Ian Goddard Challenge for cubs was this year held at the Stockyard, Bushy Park. Despite the fog looking a bit weird at times, everyone had a fabulous time!
Overall it wasn’t our finest result in the final rankings, but well done to all the participants for giving it their very best effort. 3HH ran the fire lighting base for everyone to try their hand at. The Cubs also had the chance to try some kayaking and canoeing on The River Thames in Hampton.
Hi Cubs
In 2009 3rd Hampton Hill Cubs are planning on going to CUBJAM. This is a Cubs only Jamboree held every 4 years, this time at the Scouting World Headquarters in Gilwell Park. There will be about 2,000 Cubs on site and the theme for the whole event is “CARNIVAL”. There will be three different carnival sub-camps, Notting Hill, New Orleans and Rio De Janeiro. We’re currently assigned to New Orleans, but this may change.
The dates are Saturday 23rd to Friday 29th May 2009, basically the May half term week.
We’ll be putting out full details of the camp in September, but for anyone wanting to take a sneaky peek, have a look at the CubJam website.
3HH cubs go camping “Hawaiian Style” maxing and relaxing at Chalfont Heights.
36 Cubs, 5 Scouts, 2 Explorers and 14 assorted Leaders and Adults had a wicked 4 nights getting up to all sorts and having loads of fun. That must be a record….???
It’s best said with pictures so check out what the cubs, and assisting scouts, got up to on camp, just click on the picture above. More pics to follow soon!
Remember to wear your camp scarves at the hut next term…
Hi Everyone
That’s it now until September, I hope you all enjoyed the summer term as much as we did.
THANK YOU as well to all the people that have helped out over the last year at all the events and camps we’ve had. From running teams at district events and supporting us on camps, to simply bringing your Cubs down to the hut every week on time and smartly turned out, it all adds up to give an AMAZING result.
We would also like to recognise and say a big THANK YOU to Rich Moody, our Group Scout Leader. For those that don’t know, he’s the guy that keeps us all on track (and occasionally keeps us in line!), looks after our interests within the district and the county and does a HUGE amount of co-ordination and organisation behind the scenes on our behalf.
We’ll be saying cheerio to some of our Cubs over the summer, THANK YOU for all your energy and enthusiasm. We wish you all the best with Scouts.
Summer campers – will see you all on Saturday 26th.
First nights back in the Autumn will be Monday 15th and Wednesday September 17th for games, new Sixers & Seconders and hopefully welcoming some new Beavers. See you all then.
Cheers all, have the most BRILLIANT holidays!!
Jon and Wend
Akelas, Snowdon and Nevis Cubs
3HH’s cubs have been cycling in Bushy Park. After covering road safety earlier in the term, this was a great opportunity to put the theory into practice while dealing with some staged “incidents” along the route to test their skills and quick thinking.
Before half term the Cubs were given a donation form.
As part of the event we hope to raise some money for Shooting Star as a return gesture on behalf of our visitor, Dr Jean, who has cycled the Nile valley and is preparing to cycle around Cuba in order to raise money for Shooting Star. She gave us an excellent, informative and inspiring talk on her expeditions and about the work of Shooting Star, lets do our best to show her some support!
Where: Walton Firs Scout Campsite in Cobham
When: Scouts/Explorers & YL’s from Friday 4-6th July & Cubs from Saturday 5-6th July
This is a fab camp where Cubs, Scouts & Guides from the whole of Richmond district, come together for a weekend of fun and games.
Each group runs either a sporting tournament, football, rounders, volleyball etc., or a fun activity climbing, Zip Wire, branding etc., as well as the on-site activities, archery, air rifle (Scouts only), adventure course, etc., and a traditional Scout campfire.
The cost of the camp will be:
• £22 for Cubs (Saturday night only)
• £27 for Scouts or Explorers
• £15 for Young Leaders
If you’d like to come along, please fill in the application form and return soonest.
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