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New groups galore!
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ot one but two new groups opened in Somerset in the first few months of 2012. In Taunton at Stoke St Gregory and in Sedgemoor at Shipham. On Shipham’s first night the young people made pancakes on tin tops over candles. We asked you on Facebook what top tips you would give the new groups and their new leaders. Explorer Emma said: “Make sure you go on lots of camping events and do lots of national events.” And Bev Dickinson said: “Don’t be afraid to borrow other people’s programmes, there are some real gems out there. We all like to share a good thing.”
Tessa Munt visits Cheddar Scouts
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essa Munt, MP for Wells, visited Scouts in Cheddar in January and spoke about her work in Parliament. Tessa also presented the Cheddar Scouts with their promise badge. Now the MP has invited the group to visit the Houses of Parliament for a day trip and tour. Tessa said: “Scouts is such a good way for Young People to get involved within their communities. I relish visits like these. The enthusiasm of the Scouts is inspirational.” Scout Community week runs from the 14th – 20th of May this year, you can find out loads more at www.scouts.org.uk/communityweek.
Gang show in Taunton
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reparations are underway for Taunton’s 2012 Gang Show. In April the gang will take over Taunton’s Brew House theatre for a series of song tastic performances encompassing all the usual wit and aplomb that goes with gang show.
Streets ahead
ScoutOut will be bringing you behind the scenes coverage as we delve back stage to accompany the show’s black gang during performance time.
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couts from Hewarth are setting off on a mammoth cycling challenge soon as they attempt to cycle 1000 miles between Lands End and John O Groats. The endeavour is in aid of the group’s new Scout hall roof which needs completely replacing. On April 2nd the cyclists will be passing through Street and hope to find a bed for the night in the area. The team are also hoping to meet and cycle with as many Scouts as they can during their trip. So to that end you are all invited to Street to wave the adventurers through! Email scoutout@somersetscouts.org.uk
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