1st Finchampstead – 90th Anniversary – some pictures from history
This year, 2009, marks the 90th anniversary of the 1st Finchampstead Scout Group, which started as a Wolf Cub pack in early 1919.
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Scouts: Pictures from Autumn Camp 2009
The Scout Troops had a joint fun camp at the end of Autumn Half-Term at PACCAR Scout campsite on the outskirts of London. The weather was a little damp at times, but everybody had a great time with spooky Halloween moments.
Pictures by Greg – click on the picture below to see them all.
Remembrance Sunday Parade 2009
A large number of the Group’s members paraded for Remembrance Sunday this afternoon. It’s splendid to see so many of our young people remembering those who fought for our freedom.
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After the parade we also planted a tree in the Memorial Park to celebrate our 90th anniversary.
All: Remembrance Day Parade 2009
This year’s
Finchampstead Remembrance Day Parade is on Sunday 8th November. The march to the War Memorial starts at
2:30pm from the Memorial Hall in Finchampstead – please meet there by 2:15pm. This is a really important event for the community
to remember the men and women who have given and continue to give their lives
in service of th
Scouts: Kandersteg Expedition 2011
As many of the members will have heard at your Pack or Troop meetings, we are intending to return to Kandersteg, Switzerland, for our Scout Summer Camp in 2011.
Scouts: Autumn Camp 2009
All places for this camp have now been taken.
Scout Autumn Camp 2009 – Details of arrangements and Kit List
We are
delighted that a large number of Scout have decided to join Scout Autumn Camp
this year. We have a number of exciting activities
planned for the weekend. There will be
skittles, orienteering, cyclo-cross, go-carts and high ropes. All we need now is fine weather!
The 1st Finchampstead 100 Club – a new fundraising initiative
Would you like the opportunity to win a
cash prize five times a year? And
support 1st Finchampstead Scout Group at the same time?
Easy – just join the 1st Finch 100 Club,
and get your friends to join as well.
But what is the 1st
Finch 100
Club?
1st Finchampstead 90th Birthday Party – a short report
Yesterday, we held the Group’s 90th Anniversary Party, celebrating it with an Activity Day at Longridge Activity Centre on the River Thames by Marlow.
Over 150 members, leaders, parents and friends attended, to make an excellent day out.
Some pictures from the event can be seen by clicking the image below.
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All: Group 90th Birthday Party – Longridge, Marlow
90th Birthday Party – 10th
October
Longridge Watersports Centre – Marlow