1 1 st Henley scouts group, southern district QUARTER 3 - 2016 TAKE ONE, TAKE TWO, ACTION! On the 9 th July, 1 st Henley Cubs and Scouts found themselves attending their weekly pack meeting, with a few extra pack members, namely Elma Postma and the production crew from Mooilop. Elma Postma is one of the presenters of Mooiloop, a travel and lifestyle program broadcast on SABC 2 on Wednesday evening’s at 20:30. Henley-on-Klip was chosen to feature in an episode for season 3, and along with a number of other clips filmed between the 7 th to 9 th July, which covered local businesses and points of interests, 1 st Henley Cubs and Scouts were approached to participate in the filming. The 1 st Henley Scouts opened the pack meeting with prayer, and the hoisting of the flag. Thereafter, the scouts set out to show Elma and the production crew how a warm up game of cricket is played. Then, it was time for the serious work to start, as the scouts undertook a pioneering activity that involved the construction of A-frames, using only wooden poles and ropes. And, mind you, there was some killer knot tying skills on show that day. The clubs’ young cubs were not to be outdone, as they were divided into teams and sent out into the ‘wild’ to collect the necessary resources for building and lighting fires. The cubs used the open fires to cook some tasty wors and braai bread on sticks, proving again that there may yet be a Bear Grylls among them. The cubs ensured that their guest did not leave empty handed, as Elma was provided with her very own ‘pad kos’ in the form of a tasty piece of boerewors and braai bread. The day proved to be an educational and fun experience for all. A huge thank-you goes out to all who were involved in making the day the Great success that is was! We hope the following cubs and scouts had a blessed and happy birthday: JULY 2016: Hadassah Osness Lindiwe Buthelezei Kyran Vahed Eryann Van Heerden Gregan Whittal Serena Donachie AUGUST 2016: Matthew Neveling Callum Watson Sebastian Watson SEPTEMBER 2016: Nathan Colloty Caellan Van Heerden La O Rivera Christian Van Heerden La O Rivera
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1st
Henley scouts group, southern district
QUARTER 3 - 2016
TAKE ONE, TAKE TWO, ACTION! On the 9th July, 1st Henley Cubs and Scouts found themselves attending their weekly pack meeting, with a few extra pack members, namely Elma Postma and the production crew from Mooilop. Elma Postma is one of the presenters of Mooiloop, a travel and lifestyle program broadcast on SABC 2 on Wednesday evening’s at 20:30. Henley-on-Klip was chosen to feature in an episode for season 3, and along with a number of other clips filmed between the 7th to 9th July, which covered local businesses and points of interests, 1st Henley Cubs and Scouts were approached to participate in the filming.
The 1st Henley Scouts opened the pack meeting with prayer, and the hoisting of the flag. Thereafter, the scouts set out to show Elma and the production crew how a warm up game of cricket is played. Then, it was time for the serious work to start, as the scouts undertook a pioneering activity that involved the construction of A-frames, using only wooden poles and ropes. And, mind you, there was some killer knot tying skills on show that day.
The clubs’ young cubs were not to be outdone, as they were divided into teams and sent out into the ‘wild’ to collect the necessary resources for building and lighting fires. The cubs used the open fires to cook some tasty wors and braai bread on sticks, proving again that there may yet be a Bear Grylls among them. The cubs ensured that their guest did not leave empty handed, as Elma was provided with her very own ‘pad kos’ in the form of a tasty piece of boerewors and braai bread. The day proved to be an educational and fun experience for all. A huge thank-you goes out to all who were involved in making the day the Great success that is was!
We hope the following
cubs and scouts had a
blessed and happy
birthday:
JULY 2016:
Hadassah Osness
Lindiwe Buthelezei
Kyran Vahed
Eryann Van Heerden
Gregan Whittal
Serena Donachie
AUGUST 2016:
Matthew Neveling
Callum Watson
Sebastian Watson
SEPTEMBER 2016:
Nathan Colloty
Caellan Van Heerden
La O Rivera
Christian Van
Heerden La O Rivera
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ECD District Project 2016
On Saturday 30th July 1st Henley took part in the Southern District ECD project at Lerato Educational Centre in Jackson Township, Eikenhof. 1st Henley was a rather small group but we were the turn out largest of all packs in the district. The project was to up lift Lerato Educational Centre, by painting their Jungle Gyms and planting of 20 trees. The trees were sourced from a local grower to ensure they will survive the harsh winters the Educational centre experiences. 1st Henley went forward and with the help of Darryn Jason, Abbie, Sandy, ground staff of Lerato and all the Cubs and the Scouts that joined us, in a record time the holes were all dug and the trees were planted. A big shout out of THANKS to all that were involved in making this project a great success from myself and District. #100yearsofcubbing
Above: Our SGL showing
us how it’s done. Far Left:
A group meeting. Left: The
hard working bunch from
1st Henley Scouts.
– Super Animal Card Swop Day
Learning to work together and be part of a pack has never been more fun.
The cubs were given an opportunity to put forward their negation skills during the last 30
minutes of the pack meeting on Friday 12th August, as they embarked on swopping and
collecting their missing cards to complete the Super Animal Card collection from Pick n Pay.
It was not clear who enjoyed themselves more, the cubs or the ‘helpers’. But ultimately the
night proved to be fun filled and exciting. A bonus for the
cubs is that our Akela, Baloo, encouraged them to use this
A cub learns to be a responsible person and to be helpful to others. Over the course of my 2 years as a cub, I have learnt a lot of useful and interesting things, for which I have been able to earn an number of interest badges. In order for me to move from a cub and become a scout, I undertook to do the Leaping Wolf Badge. Among the requirements needed to be completed for the badge, I took part in a tree planting at the scouts’ hall for Greening our Community; I made a presentation of the 9 knots required for my Scout Craft, and I spent time volunteering and raising money for dog food for Irwins Animal Shelfter as my personal challenge. The challenge, that doing my Leaping Wolf badge presented, pushed me to try new things, and to interact with people I did not know, or would not have gotten to know otherwise. Memories and friendships formed with last a life time. My journey as a cub has come to an end, but I am filled with excitement to see what the next stage on my path has in store for me.
Learning about the
Scout Law and
Promise:
The Scout promise taught me to be helpful towards others at all times, fear not, be willing to serve my country unselfishly just like our late former president Madiba, be willing to give to the less fortunate and must serve my community with loyalty. Be respectful and love animals.
How it was to be a cub:
It was very fun learning different things every Friday, playing games, and so forth. We also had a lot of serious times, and times where we went out and helped our community, showing fellowship and leadership.
How is the idea of crossing over to scouts:
It makes me feel excited, mature, and knowledgeable and having the chance to learn more, carrying on, do my best, and be prepared for the next upcoming years.
The Leaping Wolf Badge is the pinnacle of a cub’s career and it is the only badge
that he/she can take forward and wear it on his/her scout uniform.
– A Little Something for the Adults
On Saturday 3rd September the scouts hall played venue to a beer tasting hosted by Andrew Downes. The tasting was an intimate affair, were the guests were taken on a journey of learning and taste adventure. There were a number of craft beers on offer, each with its own unique flavors and notes. Right: Andrew talking to a captivated
The rain incessantly poured and the gusts of howling wind were freezing. Oh wait – that was the past year’s Kon Tiki and the rain lasted several days. Oh well. Ten minutes of rain and wind was enough for me this past weekend at Cub Fun Day. But this isn’t about the weather. This is about our Cubs of Henley attending the 100 year anniversary of Cubs SA. Upon arrival at Cubs Fun Day, our Cubs set up their tents, which were generously loaned by Baloo, and ran off to gather with hundreds of other Cubs from Gauteng for opening ceremonies. After this, they played imaginative, top notch, and amusing games for hours. Remember Hungry Hungry Hippo? Picture this…The hippos are our Cubs on skateboards, their partners are holding their legs and pushing them back and forth, while our Cub Hippos are frantically competing to snatch up the balls with a good sized Tupperware bowl. Particularly laugh-out-loud hilarious was the Cookie Monster game. Each Cub had a cookie balanced on the bridge of their nose, and without using their hands, they had to strategically secure the cookie into their mouth. The facial contortions while trying to manipulate the cookie were beyond description. Their eyebrows: UP and DOWN and UP and DOWN! Their eyes were locked on the prize. Their noses were wiggling around like rabbits. Their tongues were whipping around like snakes. Each Cub with his own way was funnier than the one before. Later that night, we threw blankets around our shoulders, and bunched together around the blazing campfire. Bravely speaking among hundreds of people, our very own Henley Cub ten year old Sinjon Whittal, Baloo’s son, explained who Cupcakes for Kids with Cancer are, what they do, as well as his own involvement. You did an amazing job Sinjon! Early Sunday morning, working as a unit together, we got digging and planted our clubs tree in record time. Sleeping is overrated. Who needs sleep when you have so many Other entertaining events like cars crashing, ambulance sirens blaring, the tent brushing up against you and jolting you awake every time the wind blows, a shivering body from the cold air, and rambunctious boys awake by five in the morning. Seriously though, the Cubs had a blast and I did too. Despite a ten minute soaking and having to wear a winter coat most of the time, I can’t wait for more! Sarah Osness Cub Mom
From the cookie monster, to hungry
hippos, tree planting, putting up the
tents, and the bonfire – a great time
was had by all!
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Kim Shield 26 to 28 August 2016 On the 26th to the 28 of August, the scouts took part in the
Kimshield hike at 'Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow' farm.
They arrived Friday to set up camp and settle in. Saturday
morning, the PLs were given maps and extra activities for their
patrols. 1st Henley's first base consisted of playing hangman,
suduko and X and Os. They received full points for this base.
There were many other bases but the least enjoyed was one
where the scouts had to drink a mixture of colour codes
edibles they got by throwing darts they made themselves.
Our scouts encountered a few issues on the way back to camp
Sunday and we're the last patrol to arrive back but with a
grand enterance- once in sight and ear-range, 1st Henley
joined arms, marched with the same legs and shouted!
(Rachael)
Top right: The perfect
shot; Right: The team
strategizing; Left:
picture perfect shot.
READY, SET, AIM
Practice makes perfect, and on Saturday the 24th September a number of the
scouts, along with Kestrel and Puma, put in a good effort on perfecting their
aim, working towards their marksman badge. Safety aspects and responsibility
when handling fire arms was presented and the scouts came away with a healthy
respect for rifles and weapons in general. All in all, these kids were locked,