… and it’s continuing to go really well. This week, the low level blockwork and brickwork has been finished; the ground was prepared; then a layer of stones was added; then a layer of sand; then a damp proof membrane; then insulation; then another damp proof membrane; and finally the concrete slab was poured. Next …
Great progress this week with the rebuilding project. Fortunately the weather has been kind; the old building has now gone, foundations have been dug and concrete laid. Next week, Conrad Dobbs (our builder) hopes to finish construction of the low level masonry and lay the floor slab. Here are some photos showing progress since last …
If you have walked past the Scout Hall this week, you may have noticed that we have reached a very significant milestone: the old part of the structure has been demolished! But don’t be concerned, because it’s going to be replaced. On the same footprint and of a similar design, the new Hall will be …
We are proud that we have been able to continue holding our meetings all the way through lockdown starting way back in March 2020, through the medium of Zoom. We had just returned to face to face meetings, when the country went back into lockdown in December. This means that as we return from the …
Well, we hope you all had a very Happy Christmas and New Year – or at least, as happy as you could given the circumstances. 2020 is now behind us, but we have immediately entered into a new lockdown as we start the New Year. Once again, this means that face-to-face meetings have had to …
Did you know that there are several ways that you can make donations to the Group while you are shopping or buying your Christmas presents on-line? It doesn’t cost you any more, but a proportion of what you spend comes to us. We’ve signed up to a couple of these: If you shop at Amazon …
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Well, we did it! Nothing like being ambitious. Despite our lack of experience in the finer workings of zoom, we decided to offer our sections the opportunity to take part in our virtual family camp. If things had been normal the cubs and scouts would have been away at Blackwell Court for their annual Camp. …
So has it been another good year? Scout Hall. Plans for the replacement hall are progressing under the continuing expert oversight of Brian. He has relentlessly pursued funding sources with some disappointments despite huge efforts but also some notable successes. To date, including funds held before fundraising began, we have reached about two-thirds of our …
Our next quiz will be held in the Scout Hall on Saturday 28th March 2020. Starting at 6:30 for 7:00pm, the cost will be £8.50 per head which includes a 2-course supper with vegetarian options. We ask for teams of no more than 6, but if there are just a few of you we’ll try …
On Saturday 19th January 2020, we celebrated the life of Robbie Burns at our 23rd Burns’ Night Supper. Held at the Community Centre, 121 of us gathered together for an evening which included our favourite piper Andy Paton, an Address to the Haggis from Rob Smith, a 3-course meal, a musical interlude from two of …