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Late entry Cubs win 3rd place in District 5-a-side football competition.
5 Cubs who did not go and eat chocolate at the Cadbury World trip the group went on, took on the might of the big guns from the district and came a healthy 3rd place. I even had to beg one of them to play. A big Thank you to Penny who did this for us at the last minute and also to Alvis for letting them play. They all took home a little trophy for their effort.

Well done the team great result.



    
  
WOW!!
Thanks to the charm of Terry Chimes original drummer of the Clash we raised a massive £1129.

At one point Terry now a Dr of Chiropractic was riding around the hall to sell a 10 gear bike, and he nearly got carried away by riding a santas reideer hobby horse. What a fantastic job he did with very few people coming to support the event he had to work very hard.

The kids auction was great fun watching them all fight for the prizes, out bidding each other and that made them feel part of the evening a huge thank you to all those people who did make the effort. For those who did not you missed some massive bargains and a great evening.

The evening kicked of with some Bingo and then we got stuck into the auction. One table at the back had a huge battle for the 2 lots of wine and the bike had a lot of bids as well. The Mars bar cake was highly sought after as well. Thanks to all our donators who are mentioned on our lots pages 1 & 2 without you all it would not have happened you are all stars.

A big thanks goes to Penny who put all the papers together brought the numbers and gave a lot of advice as she has done auctions before as well as working all day helping to get the hall sorted out also To Lesley for all her hard work sending letters and collecting the lots and doing the food

Thank you also to Stephen D who did a great job showing the lots on the evening and Stephen S and Sarah for all the work on the day
Scrooged!!

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A 201st Beaver Scout
relives the days of
Oliver!

This young man after eating his first portion of Spaghetti Bolognaise brought his plate complete with orange smile to the Beaver Leader and was heard asking

"Please miss can I have some more"

Those famous words uttered by Mark Leicester (Oliver) to Harry Secombe (Mr Bumble) in the film Oliver.

The leaders fell about laughing and looking at that incredible smile how could we say no!
14 Beavers, 1 Cub, 2 Scouts and 1 Explorer Scout along with 4 Leaders and Margaret went to a Beaver sleepover on the 4th June and had a whale of a time. Although this was Cheryls fist camp in charge she survived the weekend and did a fantastic job.

I also had the pleasure of investing her partner and Assistant Beaver Scout Leader Paul into the group, and I cannot think of a better place to do it, than at a campsite with the Beavers.They had to do and loads of new things to try. They had a great session on the water slide, a blindfold trail, campfire, magnet play, giant games and loads of other stuff. All in all a great weekend. Thanks to all the helpers and Beavers for making it a great weekend.


After 80 plus years of history at the 201st
The Chief Scout has awarded the Scout Associations highest award the Silver Wolf, to our own DON GIBBONS.

The citation that came with the award is in the may edition of PortTack read about this exceptional man who has given so much to so many over more years than I can remember.On behalf of everyone at the 201st and all those who have had Dons guidance over the years, thank you very much and we wish you the warmest of Congratulations on an award, which is highly deserved.
This does not mean you can slip into retirement Don, now that the big one has arrived. We need a new bus next!

Whilst we are making a fuss of Don lets not forget Dons better half Olive who for so many years has supported Don in his work with the 201st and has indeed been there at many a camp waiting to wash your venture shirt for you on arrival back at the campsite after doing your 50 mile hike. She has also been to many functions over the years as a helper and fundraiser. We send our thanks to you also Olive for your large contribution to the group as well as being the driving force behind Don.

And Lesley Bugg who has been awarded the Chief Scouts Commendation for all her hard work. She richly deserves this accolade. Well done Lesley
And
More congratulations to Mark Darlow on being awarded the Silver Acorn, also at St Georges Day parade, in recognition of 25 years loyal service and achievement in Scouting as a leader.