From the DC

Adults trying to prove that they can still do it.

As DC I must say the day after this and other activities at Gilwell on a lovely sunny weekend proved not as fit as I thought, My thanks to the team that put it all together and it was my chance to meet several people I had not seen for 25 years and lots of new wonderful leaders who are doing a great job in Enfield District. Thank you all.

The next is a plea to invite anyone who would like to become the next District Commissioner of Enfield to contact me (dc@enfieldscouts.org) or the District chair, Jo, (chair@enfieldscouts.org) and this will be forward to the search team being put in place by the new County Commissioner. It is your District and you have some great people. Further information and contact details will be circulated shortly.

Since my landing in Enfield I am enjoying the beautiful scenes of A406 and A10 on a nightly basis and hope to meet most of your groups by end of October.

Thank you for your support and time to scouting.

Charlie

Explorer News

On the weekend of the 21st to 23rd September the Gilwell trophy took part, this event was for Explorer groups and has been running for over 70 years. Mike Thurston and the team were very proud of all the Explorers that took part, the weekends weather condition was very testing.

Well done to the Parker Bowles team for winning and bringing back the Trophy.

Scout News

The District Scout Fishing competition was held on Saturday 29th September at Gilwell Park, 25 scouts took part in this event which is the most we have had enter. Scouts took their places around the lake with their rod, maggots, and chairs and the competition began at 9.30am.

Congratulations to Mia from the 14th for winning the Biggest Fish weighing in at a whopping 14lb 4oz, Mia also won the biggest net Trophy and Keeley from the 10th Edmonton won the biggest net runner up, well done girls.

I would like to thank the Potters Bar Angling Centre for sponsoring us with bait and other fishing equipment which enabled some scouts to fish for the first time. With a stock of equipment for the district I am hoping that we can encourage more scouts to take part next year.

A big thank you to Ali Fletcher for organising the competition along with other leaders for supporting us at this event.

Jackie
ADC Scouts

Wizard of Oz

The London Pantomimers have released details for this years Scout Panto, Wizard of Oz.

The panto is put on each year by North London and Southgate Scout Districts and the cast and crew are all Scouts or Guides. Once again this year we have some Enfield people in the cast. This makes a great evening out for all sections.

Click on the images below to download.

Jack Petchey Awards

The 2018 Autumn round is now open so we will now accept applications. Please complete a J17 form for each applicant and return the form to Sally Symons at petchey@enfieldscouts.org. Do not send it to the County Coordinator, or direct to Petchey as it will not be processed, but rejected. Note the form has been revised, so use only this one.

The awards are going to vanish quickly - so do not delay.

You must declare exactly what the grant (£250) will be spent on, item by item with costings - just saying "Equipment" or "camp" is not enough and will result in the application being rejected. It cannot be used for the benefit of one individual - but must go towards a group/sectional event or activity (involving the successful candidate of course) - it can only be used for an event for the 11-25 age range. The funds must be spent within three months of being awarded - so before 31/12/2018.

Recipients should also demonstrate significant achievement and be in the 11-25 age range (and must not have received a JP award through Scouting before). You cannot have more than two grants going to the same activity. You are reminded that the requirement is that the funds are spent within three months (we expect all grants will be paid by mid-October so they must be used by 31/12/18), so be careful what you apply for. There is every likelihood that Petchey will wish to see evidence of expenditure against the grant - so ensure you retain that proof.

Awards will go on a first come, first served basis - and may even get allocated to other Scout Districts if not claimed. This is an easy opportunity to pick up financial support, so please do put applications forward. Once we have approved an application, you will be sent the certificate - funds should be in your nominated account within a week, so once money is received you can present the certificate.

Please visit www.jackpetcheyfoundation.org.uk/?looking-for-funding/achievement-awards.html for details.

Remembrence Day Parades

Edmonton

Details have been received for this years Edmonon Parade and are as follows. All Scout Groups are welcome.

Generally the arrangements will be the same as for the previous few years, however this year we would like to also remember the Centenary of the ending of World War One, which will be reflected in Father Stuart's service and the Order of Service.

• 09.30 to 10:30am Parade gathers at Car Park behind Edmonton Green to be addressed by the Mayor of Enfield;
• 10.30am Parade marches to the War Memorial site at the front of Edmonton Green;
• 10:40am Remembrance Sunday Service begins with introductions, hymn and Act of Remembrance;
• 11:00am 2 minutes silence;
• 11.02am to 11.30am Laying of Wreaths, Prayer, Hymns, The Lord's Prayer, National Anthem, Commitment and Final Blessing;
• 11:30am Parade close: guests and the public are invited to make their way to The Lamb Public House for buffet (tbc)
• c.13.00pm Finish.

Enfield

Details for Enfield are expected to be the same as previous years. Meeting at 2pm at Chase Side Primary School. We should be finished from the Royal British Legion by 4pm.

Rammey Island

Last weekend Roger Gleave opened up the Rammey Island site for viewing. An awful lot of work has been done by Roger and his team to bring this site up to a very nice standard. The accomodation consists of a hall and kitchen with an attached building containing an 18 bunkbed dormitry and two leaders rooms with two beds in each. Showers and toilets are all finished to a very nice standard.

This site would be ideal for weekends and sleepovers with the 'White Water Centre', 'Young Mariners Base', 'Gunpowder Mills' and Waltham Abbey not far away. For further information, availability and to book contact Roger at rammeyisland@enfieldscouts.org.

More photos are available on the District website www.enfieldscouts.org. Navigate to the 'HQ's and Campsite' page.

Cycle Training

Cycle Enfield will once again be offering FREE half term holiday cycle skills for various age groups Monday 22nd October - Friday 26th October. These free sessions are happening at Russet House School. Please bear in mind this is the only opportunity for younger children (age 4-9) to receive training. Please could you help us to get the word out once again and let parents know this will be available by adding to newsletters or update emails. Training can be booked here: www.cycleconfident.com/sponsors/enfield/. Happy Cycling!

Where: Russet House School
Booking restriction: Live, work or study in Enfield
Price: Free

Diary Dates

• 03/10/18 - District Uniform & Badge Shops open, 7pm to 9pm, Tristram Drive HQ
• 08/10/18 - GDRP Training Evening, 7:30pm, 28th Enfield HQ, Alma Road.
• 09/10/18 - District Team Meeting
• 10/10/18 - District Uniform & Badge Shops open, 7pm to 9pm, Tristram Drive HQ
• 10/10/18 - Appointments Panel, 7:30pm, Tristram Drive HQ
• 13/10/18 - Cubs Craft Activity Day, 2pm
• 17/10/18 - District Uniform & Badge Shops open, 7pm to 9pm, Tristram Drive HQ
• 24/10/18 - District Uniform & Badge Shops open, 7pm to 9pm, Tristram Drive HQ
• 26/10/18 - Explorer Halloween Night Hike, 10pm
• 31/10/18 - District Uniform & Badge Shops open, 7pm to 9pm, Tristram Drive HQ