78th Kingswood

31st October 2020

Race Round The World

COVID-19 is the biggest crisis we’ve faced in a generation

Now, over 500 Scout groups – many of them based in communities that were already made vulnerable before the virus hit – are struggling to make ends meet.

If they close their doors, thousands of young people will miss out on all the life-changing skills and experiences being a Scout can bring, precisely when they need us most.

That’s why we’re calling on all Scouts – and the people who care about them – to join us in a sponsored #RaceRoundTheWorld, to raise vital funds at this vital moment in our history.

Find out more here: https://www.scouts.org.uk/about-us/support-scouts/race-round-the-world/

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25th August 2020

Our plans for getting back together at Scouts safely

As some of the government restrictions around the COVID-19 pandemic begin to be relaxed, we’re starting to plan for how we’ll be able to return to face-to-face Scouts activities at 78^th Kingswood Scout Group.

Currently the readiness level in England is set to Amber, meaning that the rate of infection is reducing consistently in all parts of the country. According to Scouts UK, Small group sessions within defined bubbles can take place outdoors, but no residential activities. This means that we have to postpone our planned group camp. More information about cancelled events and refunds will follow soon.

In order to be able to have face-to-face sessions again, there is a lot of activity required to make sure safe systems are in place and risks managed appropriately, as well as ensuring all the right documentation is in place

Due to the amount of work that this needs, and the number of leaders required to safely run each session, we are currently not comfortable that we will be able to meet the guidelines set out by both the government and The Scout Association at this time.

We therefore will not be returning back to Scouting yet but we will review the situation before the start of the next term by the end of October.

We understand that everyone is hoping to get back to a form of normality, but we have to make sure we find ourselves in the best possible situation to facilitate this, and as it stands, we do not feel we are able to do that.

We will keep you all informed of the situation as it develops, and thank you for your continued support.

Regards,

78^th Kingswood Scout Group

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1st July 2020

The Great Indoors Weekender

Join the UK’s biggest digital summer camp from your living room (or garden, anywhere at home – it’s up to you) on 11–12 July. With surprise celebrity guests, cooking, crafts, music and more, young people (6+) will get the chance to have fun while learning skills like giving stuff a go, thinking for themselves, and playing their part.

Get involved. Build a base camp (whether it’s a tent under the stars or a duvet dragged under the stairs), connect with us on a mobile, tablet, or computer, and you’re all set. There’ll be activities you can complete in your own time as well as live events, including a UK-wide campfire.

Worried about missing your favourite TV show or a Zoom quiz with friends? Don’t. Dip in and out of the weekend as much as you like.

Read more about it on the UK Scouts website: https://www.scouts.org.uk/the-great-indoors/the-great-indoors-weekender/

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17th June 2020

Strategy At Home

It would have been Strategy this weekend, but due to what is happening in the world we have to miss it this year.

But…. There is a way of still having the Strategy vibe, as the team from S&E are hosting the event online. So we will be able to attend Strategy after all.

When is S&E at Home?

S&E at home will be live from the 19th June to the 28th June. We’re focussing around the 19th -21st June when Strategy 2020 would have taken place but all the activities will be open until the 28th June. The virtual S&E site will open at midday on the 19th.

The event can be joined by anyone in Scouting, and there will be plenty of activities to do with the whole family.

So if you want to get involved, go over to the S&E website and sign up: https://s-e.org.uk/

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10th June 2020

The Great Indoors – Week 12

This week we will look back at all the activities that we have featured since lockdown began.

As you know, Scouts UK have created the Great Indoors staged badge. Now it is up to you to take the challenge and get through the stages to be able to earn this badge.

Over the last weeks we have given you a selection from the activities on offer, and we have gathered them together here so that you have an easy way of finding them all. But of course there are several more to choose from on the Scouts UK website.

Week 1	A Flair For Hot Air
Week 2	Lolly Stick Catapults
Week 3	Super Scarves
Week 4	Animal Diary
Week 5	Craft A Camp Blanket
Week 6	Mystic Biscuit Moons
Week 7	Tiny Tube Trees
Week 8	Fruity Fruit Monster Faces
Week 9	Fabulous Fancy Frames
Week 10	Robot Runway
Week 11	The Great Indoors Badge

Week 1	Changing Your Coat
Week 2	Great To Be Grateful
Week 3	Whirly Bird
Week 4	Fairly Baked Bananas
Week 5	Food Doku
Week 6	Design Your Own Football Shirt
Week 7	Pixel Art
Week 8	Make Food Matter
Week 9	Book In A Bag
Week 10	Squeaky Clean
Week 11	The Great Indoors Badge

Week 1	Be A Blackout Poet
Week 2	It’s Knot You It’s Me
Week 3	Step Forward Step Back
Week 4	A Cut Above
Week 5	Number Five Skills For Life
Week 6	Butcher Baker Bath Bomb Maker
Week 7	Pixel Art
Week 8	Food Doku
Week 9	Make A Paddlecraft
Week 10	Mud Glorious Mud
Week 11	The Great Indoors Badge

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2nd June 2020

The Great Indoors – Week 11

The Great Indoors Occasional Badges

Scouts UK have introduced The Great Indoors Occasional badges. These badges are a great way to recognise young people taking part in our activities at home.

And what is great about these, members can proudly display this staged badge on the top left of their uniform in the occasional section.

Most of the activities have featured in the past 10 weeks, but now they have been collected in one place and split into three stages. And as ever, the activities listed are only suggestions, there are lots of other things you can do that also counts towards these stages.

Check out the special page on the Scouts UK website.

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27th May 2020

The Great Indoors – Week 10

It’s half term, so it’s ok to take a break. But if you want there are still plenty more things you can do. Have a look at this weeks selection.

Always wanted a robot? Make one that is exactly according to your very own design.

Follow this link for the full details of the activity: https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/robot-runway/

This activity can also be done by Cubs.

As a Cub it is very likely that you have made something very dirty. How about trying to clean it so that it sparkles again?

Follow this link for the full details: https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/squeaky-clean/

Scouts just love to get dirty, it what they do best. But will they be able to clean their muddy boots?

Follow this link for the full details: https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/mud-glorious-mud/

This activity can also be done by Cubs.

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20th May 2020

The Great Indoors – Week 9

Hearing you jump with joy. Time for some art this week, so get those pens and pencils out, paper at the ready and create a masterpiece.

What to do with your favourite camp photo? Well, make a frame for it.

Follow this link for the full details of the activity: https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/fabulous-fancy-frames/

Bring your favourite story to life. Make a bag that shows the book(s) you like most.

Follow this link for the full details: https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/book-in-a-bag/

This activity can also be done by Scouts.

As we can’t get out on the water yet, why not try this at home

Follow this link for the full details: https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/make-a-paddlecraft/

This activity can also be done by Beavers and Cubs

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13th May 2020

The Great Indoors – Week 8

Hope you are all able to stay active, and help your parents as much as you can. By now you must have tried every recipe in the cook book, so hopefully this will give you some advantage on the tasks set out for this week.

Time to out those records down. By now you must have heard all those old songs over and over again.

This week we have a couple more activities for you to try.

See the funny side of food. Create some appetising fruit monsters that will just make you want to eat one of your five-a-day.

Follow this link for the full details of the activity: https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/funny-fruity-monster-faces/

This activity can also be done by Cubs.

As food is an important part of your life, learn about why food matters.

Follow this link for the full details: https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/make-food-matter/

This activity can also be done by Beavers.

Learn more about your food. We have got some puzzles for you to do so.

Follow this link for the full details: https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/food-doku/

This activity can also be done by Cubs

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7th May 2020

VE Day

VE Day marks the day towards the end of the second world war when fighting against Nazi Germany came to an end in Europe – 8 May 1945. 2020 marks 75 years since VE Day. Scouts UK have designed a fun badge and put together some activities to help you remember the occasion and the role that Scouts played.

You can order the badge for yourself and your family at Scout Store. It’s a fun badge, which means you don’t have to do anything to earn it (and it’s not one for your uniform). Half of the proceeds will directly benefit the Royal British Legion charity, and the other half will help UK Scouts, so you’ll be doing good with each purchase.

We know that face-to-face Scouts is suspended, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get stuck in to the VE Day activities at home.

All members can join in with this activity. Please find all the details for VE Prepared here: https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/ve-prepared/

There are also some free printable craft ideas available on the Baker Ross website, so your young ones could create some colourful posters or bunting for VE day or in support of the NHS.

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