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Christmas Bazaar

21 Nov 2023

Many thanks to those who dropped into our Christmas Bazaar on Saturday. It was great to see so many people, even after the “Christmas Lights Switch On” event was cancelled in Eastleigh town centre.

The wide variety of stalls were all very busy and loads of christmas shopping was done.

Squirrels

10 Nov 2023

1st Eastleigh Scouts are planning to open a Squirrels Drey in March 2024.

Squirrels are for children aged 4-6 years. More information can be found on the following web page–https://www.scouts.org.uk/squirrels/

GSL Tom Brewster is holding a meeting on Wednesday 15th November in the hall at 7pm for anyone who might be interested in volunteering or registering their child.

Please advertise with friends/family who might be interested.

Christmas Bazaar – details

9 Nov 2023

Plans are being finalised for the many stalls at our Christmas Bazzar this year. We have over 18 stalls with most targetted at fun for Children. Follow the link for details:

Poster

Annual Camp 2024

14 Oct 2023

We are currently finalising the details for our annual camp. We have booked sites at Huish Woods campsite in Somerset for Scouts and Cubs.

The dates are 10th August to 17th August.

Christmas Bazaar

14 Oct 2023

Our annual Christmas Bazaar will be held at the headquarters on Chamberlayne Road on 18th November from 2pm to 4pm.

This event is timed to allow those on their way to the Eastleigh Christmas Lights swith on to pop in and make some important chritmass purchases (or just buy some sweets).

Stall to include: Tobola, kids draw, face painting, canndy floss. More to follow.

AGM

13 Jun 2023

An important meeting in the Group calendar is the AGM. It is the chance for the Group to demonstrate that we are functioning correctly and for members to quiz the Trustee Board members.

It is a fun evening with as many of our young people demonstrating the things they have done over the past year.

Friday 23rd June at 7.30, all are welcome

Note from the GSL

13 Jun 2023

Since our last AGM (Fri 3rd February 2023) the Group has been continue working towards giving the youngsters even more variety of skills, to ensure that when they undertake activities that they find it exciting, fun and most of all SAFE.

Indoor Activity: Badge work, starting new skills, Craft work.

Outside Activities: District Camp, Scout Camps, Hikes, Kayaking / Canoeing, craft skills, visits.

Helping our Sections achieve Bronze, Silver, Gold Awards heading Explorers and young Leaders..

The months of July / August is the time for planning the Section programme needed for Autumn and …

Horse Race Night

26 Mar 2023

Many thanks to all those who attended our Horse Racing nIght on 26th March. We raised over £440 for Group Funds. A great result and a good evening for all those who attended.

Also many thanks to our supporters who donated prizes for the races. These include:

Churchills Club, Eastleigh – Meal Voucher

Eastleigh Football – 2 sets of 4 tickets for the Solihull Moors game

Golden Gecko – Family voucher for climbing

Kevin Taylor

Subscriptions 2023/2024

25 Mar 2023

The Group budget for the coming financial year has been agreed and this includes setting the level for subscriptions. We have managed to keep subscriptions for each member at £30 per term.  Subscriptions are due at the start of each term, on the following dates:

17th April

4th September

2nd January

Please set up a standing order for these dates or use a bank transfer into the Group’s bank account:

Horse Race Night

25 Mar 2023

A quick reminder that the next fundraising event is our popular Horse Race Night, 25th March 23. Doors open at 7.00pm.

No horse racing knowledge required. Fun for all the family.

Bar, food and raffle.