Senlac Scouts

EAST SUSSEX GREETS NEW COUNTY COMMISSIONER

Ian Kirby, O.B.E., has succeeded to the role of County Commissioner with Scouting in good shape. Ian has many years experience as a Scout Leader in many roles, holding appointments at Group, District and County level, including that of District Commissioner within Central London and specialising in Special Needs, Greater London Central and has recently retired as a senior manager with Metropolitan Police. Welcome! Best wishes!

SAINSBURY'S COMMUNITY WEEK

We emphasize gratitude to Sainsbury's, Bexhill for their unending support and encourage- ment in promoting Scouting. To all Sainsbury's customers we are overwhelmed by interest and generosity by way of advancing donations: 1st Little Common Scout Group: 485.70; 1st Battle Scout Group: 350.00; 3rd Bexhill Scout Group: 891.00; 2nd Bexhill Scout Group: 800.50 = 2527.20

2ND BEXHILL SCOUT GROUP REJUVENATED (SEA AND AIR SCOUTS)

As seen at Remembrance Sunday Sea Scouts are once again growing in numbers with additional skilled leadership and Air Scouts are in process of preparing for Royal Air Force recognition assessment. Planning is to hand for ' extensive balanced programmes ' to encourage sea and air experiences - Good luck and best wishes for a successful outcome!

ANNUAL CAROL SERVICE AND PRESENTATIONS

The Annual Carol Service and Presentations takes place on Monday, 17th December, at St. Michael's Church, Glassenbury Drive, Bexhill, commencing at 6.30 p.m. Presentations to be made by Roger Gibbs, Deputy County Commissioner, East Sussex.

CALL TO EX-SCOUTS TO JOIN THE ADVENTUROUS PROGRAMME

An invitation is extended to all ex-Scouts to join an adventurous team to promote the ongoing ' balanced programme ' of Scouting. A welcome awaits you. Please contact: Harry Saunders: 01424 211465.

SPONSORS REQUIRED TO SUPPORT OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

To support the ' outdoor activity ' programme sponsors are required to promote and advance sailing and canoeing. Dinghies, canoes, lifejackets, training bursaries (course fees) to increase qualified instructors, are urgently needed to encourage the advancement of the ONLY Sea Scout Troop in East Sussex, namely 2nd Bexhill Sea Scouts. Please contact: David King, 01424 844992.

A SCOUT'S JOURNEY SO FAR

Ben Slidel, an Alliance Unit Explorer Scout, submitting his C.V. for the Chief Scout's Gold Award stated in his text, My Journey So Far: 1 I have had a great time over the years, 2 I have learnt many skills that will stand me in good stead for my adult life, 3 I won't go hungry and I shouldn't get lost and I can keep myself safe and warm, 4 I can mix and get on with people, 5 I have been given a sense of adventure, 6I can have fun, 7 And much more - '' It is not over yet ''!

SIR RICHARD BRANSON SAYS:

My Scouting days helped me to cope with adversity. I've been pulled out of the sea six times by helicopters when my balloons and boats either sank or crashed.