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Christmas Bazaar
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.