We were all very pleased to hear that Woking Crematorium had nominated 1st Chertsey as a recipient of their annual charitable collection – £500!
The funds are collected at during the year, including at the Christmas Nativity and via a collection box, and distributed to local community projects and charities. Katy and Steve Valiant met up with Valerie Dunster from the Crematorium this week to say thanks on behalf of the whole Group.
One industrious Cub (Charlotte; Dons) decided to do her best to help raise funds for the new HQ. Charlotte ran a stall at Lyne Village Fete, selling novelty items as well as some fun games. A brilliant effort, raising a total of £322!!!
Well done Charlotte and friends. You are a credit to the Group.
Tonight, the Colony visited the site that will be home to the new HQ, and took the opportunity to invest some new Beavers!
Bourne Beavers canoeing postponed due to River Thames Amber warning… so we got wet at Staines Lane HQ site instead!
Dons Cubs take a hike through very long grass at the meads in search of nature. Swallows, swifts, dragonflies, butterflies and salsify were all noticed and loudly pointed out!
The generous patrons and friends of Thyme at the Tavern kindly chose 1st Chertsey Scout Group as the recipient of a whopping £2500 donation, raised through several events in the past year.
Mayor of Runnymede Cllr Alan Alderson and Runnymede Scouts District Commissioner Andy Sainsbury-Brown joined members of the Group to mark the occasion and receive the donation from landlords Robert and Tracey Palmer-Hall. The Group has used the money to purchase several new pieces of much-needed equipment to support camps and community events, including patrol tents, benches, tables and a new bain-marie.
A huge Scouting thanks to all those who contributed to the fundraising at Thyme at the Tavern!
The Abbey Beavers have been busy down at Chertsey Meads, welcoming newcomers to the Colony.
