Eastleigh District Scouts

The 14th Eastleigh Scout Group Community Garden has won a prestigious Green Pennant award for the third year in succession.

A record 73 green spaces have been rewarded with a Green Pennant, the highest national accolade for sites managed by voluntary and community groups.

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As part of Hampshire Scouts challenge to raise £25,000 for “Jacks Place” part of Naomi House, the 12th Eastleigh Scout Group held a BBQ for it’s members families and friends at the end of their Group Camp held at Cheriton Cricket and Recreation Ground over the weekend of 11th, 12th and 13th July.

It was a sunny day and parents and grandparents arrived for a sumptuous BBQ prepared by the Exec committee members whilst watching the local cricket club play against a visiting side.

A raffle and donations were accepted as part of the fund raising event with a total of over £271 being raised for Jacks Place.

This is the start of Eastleigh District Scouts getting involved in the new Hampshire Scout fundraising effort to support Naomi House.

I am pleased to announce that I have appointed Lyn Jack as the new Group Scout Leader for the 12th Eastleigh Scout Group with effect from 1st August 2008.

Lyn has many years experience in Scouting, both with her previous group in High Wycombe and at the 12th Eastleigh starting as an Assistant Beaver Leader and then Scout Troop leader.

Lyn has built the Scout Troop to it’s highest level for many years by offering a full programme of events and entering many competitions and camps. She brings with her the enthusiasm of Scouting in the 21st century as well as embracing all the aspects that modern Scouting offers young people today.

When not busy with Scouting, Lyn is a mum and works as a Research Manager.

I am sure you will all join me in congratulating Lyn on her new post which can sometimes be challenging, but is mostly rewarding.

David McGregor

District Commissioner

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120 Cubs and Leaders from Eastleigh District recently attended the Hampshire Cub Big Day Out at Paultons Park.

Good weather was booked for the day, and was delivered in fine style. After a hectic morning of activities, everybody met up in the Event Field for a giant picnic lunch.

The afternoon saw something a little different for 6 of the Cubs, as they were invited to attend the County Sixers and Seconders Meeting. For the rest of the District - a chance to get on that ride they missed out on in the morning.

The members of the public turning up for the day really must have wondered what was going on, as they saw the Park being taken over by Hampshire Cubs. As is usual for these events, everyone behaved exceptionally and all enjoyed themselves.