10th Romsey Scout Group

Scouts working behind the scenes have been brought into the spotlight thanks to prestigious awards.
Romsey Scout members John Mason and Les Herbert have received awards for distinguished long-term service – the Silver Wolf for John and the Silver Acorn for Les.
The Silver Wolf is rarely given for less than 30 years service and the Silver Acorn for less than 20 years.
John Mason has been involved in Scouting for more than 65 years.
Thanks to the award he is automatically able to attend the National St George’s Day service at Windsor Castle.
John became a King’s Scout in 1947 and started his Scouting career in Romsey as a Scout Leader here at 10th Romsey in 1967.
The 82 year old, who was a Parish Councillor for 12 years and a Governor at Mountbatten School, took on the role of Romsey District Commisioner in 1983. John was a Trustee of 10th Romsey until 2010 and he has been a member of the Hampshire County Executive since 2004.

Les Herbert has been supporting Scouting at 10th Romsey for many years. His adult career in Scouting started in 1966 in Essex.
Les joined the 10th Romsey Group Executive in 1988. He was Group Chairman for some years and after retiring in 2009 Les took on the role of Group Secretary and has spent time researching the history of our Scout Group.
Les has recently spent countless hours overseeing the recent grounds improvements at our Woodley Scout HQ.

Seven Awards for Merit, recognising outstanding service, have also been given to Romsey Scouts.
These wen to Ian Logan from 21st Nursling and Rownhams, Les Mildon District Apointments Secretary, Barbara Knight District Badge Secretary and Colin Knight District Executive.
Liz Holloway, a member of the Romsey District Executive is another recipient along with Sheila Caine former Romsey Guide Divisional Commisssioner.

Congratulations to Andrew Pudney, Scout Leader at 10th Romsey Sirl Troop, who was another Romsey recipient of the Medal of Merit.

Thank you to The Romsey Advertiser for their permission to use content from their article which was originally published in the 13th April edition.

We are collecting: Sainsbury’s Active Kids Vouchers and Tesco Vouchers for Schools and Clubs
Sainsbury’s Active Kids is underway – and we need a team effort!
We’re taking part in Sainsbury’s Active Kids 2012. and we hope to collect as many vouchers as possible which we can use for some great new equipment and experiences.

Thanks to you, in 2011 we collected 3927 vouchers. This year we want to aim even higher so we need a big team effort, and that includes you!

You can collect Active Kids vouchers from 15th February to 10th April. You’ll receive 1 voucher for every £10 spent at any Sainsbury’s main store or £5 spent in Sainsbury’s convenience stores. You’ll also receive vouchers for groceries online and at petrol stations, plus Nectar points can be turned into Active Kids vouchers too – visit nectar.com for details.
So please help us by collecting and donating your vouchers to us and by spreading the word to friends, colleagues and neighbours that we’re collecting! Every voucher is really appreciated and makes a huge difference. With your help we’re looking forward to a great year.

After our success last year, we are once again participating in the Tesco Vouchers for Schools and Clubs. We appreciate your support, so please ask family, friends, neighbours and colleagues for any vouchers.

Please place all of your vouchers in the collection boxes in the hall foyer, or pass them on to any Member of the group

A special thank you to those anonymous donors from around the country who have kindly taken the trouble to post vouchers to us, having seen this post on our website. It is most unexpected. Thank you for you help too! Vouchers can be sent to 10th Romsey Scout Group, Braishfield Road, Romsey, SO51 0PB

In 2011 the nominated charity for 10th Romsey Scout Group was ShelterBox

During the year all sections undertook fundraising activities from a Sponsored Silence by our Beavers to a Family Fun Day run by our Cubs and Scouts.

We have been able to buy 3 Shelter Boxes with the money raised in our Group. These boxes are yet to be deployed to a disaster area but you can keep an eye on their progress at the ShelterBox website.

Thanks to everyone who supported our ShelterBox  fundraising events.