Our Aim
Our aim is to promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities.
The method of achieving the aim of the association is by providing an enjoyable and attractive scheme of progressive training, based on the scout promise and law and guided by adult leadership and to have loads of FUN doing it!
News
Scoutabout 20th - 22nd June 2008
MORE than 4,500 Scouts and Guides from across Surrey enjoyed an action-packed weekend of activities recently, including all 6 troops from Haslemere and District. The feedback from the scouts been very positive indeed.I get the impression they enjoyed themselves! What follows is the main text of the press release:
The boys and girls aged 10 to 15 had the opportunity to take part in more than 200 activities at the three-day Scoutabout event at the South of England Showground in Ardingly, West Sussex, the only site big enough and close enough to house the Scouts and Guides of Surrey for the weekend.
From JCB digger and car driving to bungee running and scuba diving, the young people were able to try something new, in a safe environment and make new friends at the same time.
Charlotte, aged 14, who attended the camp as a Guide, said: “We’ve had a great time, despite it being a bit rainy. I’ve really enjoyed all the activities and trying new things with all the friends I’ve made.”
Josh, a Scout aged 12, said: “I’ve had a brilliant time riding some go-karts, getting very wet and meeting new people. It’s a pity this doesn’t happen every year!”
The weekend would not have been possible without the hard work of a determined team of 1,500 adult volunteers from across Surrey who have carried out a range of roles to make Scoutabout a reality.
From camp cooks to a doctor and from fire teams to IT engineers, adult volunteers have shared their skills to benefit these young people.
One of the biggest tasks has been to source the huge number of activities that make Scoutabout such a success.
Whether it’s been asking groups to provide craft or general activities or identifying professionals both within Scouting and externally to deliver the more adventurous activities, a dedicated team of volunteers have worked tirelessly for the past 18 months to make this super event happen.
Surrey Scouts Jonathan How, chairman of the camp’s steering committee, said: “Scoutabout is the biggest event that most of these kids will experience. It fires their imaginations to discover all the opportunities open to them.
“It has been a fantastic, fun and incredibly rewarding weekend, if somewhat tiring. An event such as this is important because it is a unique opportunity for them to discover that they have so much in common with Scouts and Guides across the county.”
Across the site the young people and adults have munched their through 1,800 curly wurlys, 1,400 ice creams, 16,200 fried eggs, 4,500 cans of fizzy drink and used 1,800 toilet rolls.
On the activities front, the most popular attractions included the caving black hole where about 2,400 Scouts and Guides took part and the tobogganing activity which drew 3,000 young people to take part.
St George's Day Parade and Service
The 27th April 2008 will be remembered for a very long time for the very special service at Haslemere Methodist Church. The church was full, the Rev. Marie Attwood a breath of fresh air, the singing full voiced (and where did the time go?).
Haslemere Explorer Scouts and their leaders were given the challenge of producing a service for young people, by young people. Judging from the reaction of everyone there, including the two Mayors, I think they got it spot on. The music, choice of hymns, readings, that all-important congregation participation and overall message showed just how much thought and effort went in. Congratulations to all concerned.
I know that Marie will also wish me to add her thanks for your generosity and therefore the amount of support you are giving to the Methodist Mission Hospital in Nadiad. The collection raised an impressive £203.50. (it was only £203.00 but 50p was found when they were clearing up after the service!)
Frank Kitchener, DC
