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Queen’s Birthday Honours 2019

Posted on June 8th, 2019 by tja

The Group is delighted that our very own Chair of Fundraising – Dr Brian Perry – has been awarded a British Empire Medal in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours.

The full citation reads:

Civil Division
Central Chancery of the Orders of Knighthood
St. James’s Palace, London SW1

8 June 2019

THE QUEEN has been graciously pleased, on the occasion of the Celebration of Her Majesty’s Birthday, to approve the award of the British Empire Medal (Civil Division) to the undermentioned:

B.E.M.

Dr. Brian Frank PERRY
For services to the community in Chertsey, Surrey.

Congratulations, Brian! Very well deserved on account of your tireless work to make things better for everyone. The Group are fortunate to have you assistance, and the HQ Project would not be anywhere near completion without your efforts.

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Harry Completes IOW Epic

Posted on May 29th, 2019 by tja

On May 29th 2019, Harry from 1st Chertsey Scout Group set out to ride his bicycle around the Isle of Wight in an attempt to complete the 66-mile IOW Cycle Challenge.

The route took him around all of so-called Dinosaur Island presenting some wonderful scenery and difficult climbs in equal measure.

Writing from the road, Harry said:

“We did a chalk ridge extreme trail today, which was more difficult than we both thought it would be, as it was an almost vertical climb, ending in fog where we were so high, so we couldn’t actually see where we were going! Was well worth it though, as lovely views when we were coming down!”

Well done Harry for completing your epic adventure on two wheels!

What’s next! ;)

The Trip in Pictures

If you still want to donate to Harry’s Epic IOW trip, then you can do so online here. All money raised will go towards the new Scout HQ.

Preamble:

Here’s a pic of Harry on his new steed, getting in some practice ahead of the main event.

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Bazzaz 2018

Posted on June 24th, 2018 by tja

Abbey Beavers had an absolutely amazing time at Bazzaz yesterday…..2000 Beavers and Rainbows in a field with more activities than you can even imagine. Sun shined and 6 hours of fun was had. Thanks to those that helped.

Here are some pics of the day!

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Charity Walk for Peace 2018

Posted on April 29th, 2018 by tja

On 29th April 2018, members of 1st Chertsey Scout Group joined thousands of others for the Charity Walk for Peace – doing their bit for this sponsored walk event in Windsor Great Park, having fun, and raising funds for the Group HQ Project.

Thanks to all those who took part.

A great write-up can be found here: CWFP 2018

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SANTAAAAAAAAAAAA!

Posted on December 28th, 2017 by tja

The Santa Fun Run 2017 – Chertsey Meads – Some Highlights

Thanks to everyone who joined in! Brilliant effort!

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Goose Fair

Posted on December 3rd, 2017 by tja

Some photos at the buzzing Goose Fair in Chertsey. It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas!

Dave is very serious about Christmas!

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District Camp Awards

Posted on September 19th, 2017 by tja

The Runnymede District Camp saw three leaders from Chertsey being awarded long service or special awards.

Steve Wasley and Ben Roydhouse were both awarded 10 year long service awards. Steve Valiant was awarded 20 years long service and also the Medal for Merit. Well done all!

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Beaver Colony Waiting Lists

Posted on September 5th, 2017 by tja

Update September 2017

We are extremely over-subscribed for both Abbey and Bourne Beaver colonies and we have had to close our waiting lists for children aged 5 and 6.
If your child is in current school years Y1 and Y2, we are very sorry, we will not be able to offer a place at Beavers in Chertsey.

Thank you.

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Otter the Trotter!

Posted on March 30th, 2017 by tja

On 23rd April this year, our sporty Otter (Phil Boast; Beaver Leader – Abbey Colony) is going for a run! Here’s what he has to say about it:

”
It’s a long, long road…

When I was 8 years old I joined 1st Chertsey Cubs who inhabited an old hut that was probably lucky to survive the war… We moved to a church hall for a while then back to our ‘new’ (refurbished factory) hut which was the best in the district for years and has witnessed 1000s of Beavers, Cubs and Scouts benefit from Scouting…

A generation later and my kids joined the same Scout Group and are better people for it. The hut however has had its day. As a local councillor, the last thing my dad Peter achieved for his community before he lost his fight to cancer was to secure planning permission for our new hut and our next chapter as one of the oldest Scout Groups in the world.

We now need to urgently raise funds for which I’m busy training (destroying my knees) to do the London Marathon for! I can’t set a financial target as we need so much but please, if you can support me in my trial feel free to help.

Not long to go, so I will be nagging.

Boasty x
”

From everyone at 1st Chertsey Scout Group – GOOD LUCK PHIL!!!

Show your support for Otter by sponsoring his 2017 London Marathon effort: Boast-a-thon Sponsorship Page

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Regular Additional Payments

Posted on March 29th, 2017 by tja

One easy way to directly help the Group is to make an additional voluntary payment each month. Donate are much as you can afford – it all helps!

Payments will go directly to our fundraising efforts that support regular activities and equipment, as well as the new HQ project.

Click here to set up a secure online payment via our Virgin Money Giving page.

If you prefer to make a cash donation, or would like to arrange another way to make a contribution, please contact a leader who will be able to assist you.

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