Activities included Kayaking, Climbing, Archery and Caving. In preparation for the summer Olympic games we held our own Jubilympics and to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee we had a Jubilee Street Party.

Thank you to all of the Leaders, Parents, Instructors and Supporters who helped with the camp; helping with activities, planning, cooking, putting up and taking down tents, transporting equipment. Without your support we wouldn’t be able to have run the camp.

You can view photos from the camp here.

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.

5 beavers from 10th Romsey Maple Colony recently spent an afternoon at Nightingale Lodge where they helped 4 of the residents to make Easter cards.

They presented all the residents with some Easter eggs and a plant to display in the entrance hall
They all enjoyed themselves chatting to the ladies and telling them about their beaver badges and also talking about their families.

The boys were given squash and biscuits before we left and our visit was much appreciated.

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

10^th Romsey Scouts and their guests braved the elements to plant an Oak tree on Sunday 4^th March to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. The tree which was donated by the Woodland Trust came from the Queen’s Royal Estates, it was planted by Beavers, Cubs and Scouts at 10^th Romsey’s Braishfield Road headquarters. The Scouts were joined by Romsey Town Mayor Cllr John Burgess, Cllr Teresa Hibberd Chairman Romsey Extra Parish Council, members of Romsey Extra Parish Council and outgoing Romsey Scouts District Commissioner Darren Reed.

10th Romsey Scout Group are holding a Jumble Sale on Saturday 17th March at 2pm.

Books, Toys, Clothing and Bric a Brac.

Tea, Coffee and Cakes

Come along and pick up a bargain.

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.

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Message on behalf of Hampshire ACC (District Support)

You may know that Darren Reed’s Period as District Commissioner for Romsey will finish on the 31^st March 2012. The process of finding his successor is  starting now to allow a smooth hand over.

Nominations are requested from all members of Romsey District.

Hampshire County Scouts will set up a small group who will review all nominations and make the final recommendations for consideration by the County Commissioner.

Nominations should be received on or before 15^th January 2012.

These documents have further information regarding the role;

Role description for a District Commissioner

District Commissioner Knowledge

DC Nomination Form