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Written by 1st Gourock
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Friday, 03 September 2010 23:36 |
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Seven explorers and scouts from Gourock spent last Saturday night at Everton camping and completing a challenge for their Zodiac Award. The patrol spent the night sleeping in a cargo net six foot off the ground in the forest. Well done to all, especially in that weather.
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Written by Martin
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Thursday, 26 August 2010 23:04 |
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From the Gang Show Facebook page....
"Gang Show Rehearsals begin Sunday 29th August at 2pm until 4.30pm in Old West Kirk.
Only those who have completed registration should attend at this point as the show is oversubscribed and a waiting list is now in place.
The permission slip and Gift Aid form is now available to view and print from our website. Adobe reader software is free if you don't already have this. If you can, please bring updated forms to rehearsals on Sunday. Forms will also be available there if these are needed. I would encourage everyone to sign the Gift Aid forms.
Permission Form (link)
Have fun and make lots of noise on Sunday !" |
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Written by Alan Mollet
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Thursday, 22 July 2010 20:56 |
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“Hey Grandad, what was World War 2 like?”
“Well, Jack, I was too young to be in that war, but I can tell you about being a boy scout in the 1950s.”
“ Alright, go on then.”
Although the War had been over for six years in 1951 when I moved up from the cubs to the scouts, its after effects were still around - and that affected us. For example, some food was scarce and there was still rationing. Also the meagre equipment that the Troop owned was mostly ex-army stuff so summer camps were unheard of. At least one of our leaders fought with great gallantry in the War and others had to go away for two years and do National Service. There was a shortage of leaders and so the Troop, just like the country, took time to rebuild.
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Written by Martin
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Tuesday, 22 June 2010 11:00 |
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From the Gang Show webpage:
"Great turnout at today's auditions ! Over 70 of you registered and showed a tremendous bunch of talented people are members of Greenock & District Scouts !
For those who have still to audition, the last planned opportunity is on Wednesday at 7.30pm in Ardgowan Parish Church small hall.
If you would like to participate in Gang Show 2010 and cannot make it on Wednesday please let Kenny know as soon as possible on 638742 or via email
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First rehearsal will be on Sunday 29th August, more details later." |
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Information and Registration Evening |
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Written by 1st Gourock
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Monday, 16 August 2010 19:26 |
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An information and registration evening for all sections (Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers) will take place on Tuesday 24thAugust between 6.30pm and 8pm at the Scout Hall in Drumshantie Road, Gourock.
If your son and / or daughter is aged between 5 and 18 why not pop along and find out what is on offer, or contact the Group Scout Leader - email
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or telephone 07771 733 086. |
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The Most Unforgettable Character I Ever Met |
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Written by Alan Mollet
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Thursday, 22 July 2010 21:00 |
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Donald King (DBK) was the most unforgettable character I ever met. However saying it like that might give the impression that he was a loud, colourful, larger-than-life person. But that really wasn’t his style. So why after over 50 years do I still remember him so fondly? - Let me try to explain.
Donald, or “Skipper” as he was known, was Scoutmaster of the 1st Gourock troop during the 1950s when I was a teenager. In those days there was an annual fund-raising event known as Bob-a-Job with great competition between the lads to see who could earn the most. I remember going round to hand over the “takings” at his home in Caledonia Crescent where he lived with his Mother. It was the first time I’d seen him out of uniform and he was wearing his customary grey polo-neck sweater. He greeted me warmly, congratulated me and listened carefully to my tales about the jobs which the great Gourock public had requested. I left glowing and wondering if I’d “won.”
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Written by GSL
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Sunday, 06 June 2010 12:06 |
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All of the sections will be winding down over the next few weeks ready for a summer break, so Parents please make sure that you ask your son or daughter for a copy of the Group newsletter which is being distributed this week.
It has been another busy year at Drumshantie Road. As a result of a very generous donation the Scout hall has received the welcome addition of a new disabled toilet, kitchen, double glazing, down pipes and disabled access ramps. This has encouraged other parents to help us in developing this excellent resource for the Group. More progress will be made during the summer months ready for the new session.
None of this would have been possible without the support of a very dedicated Leader team and Group Executive here at 1st Gourock, many thanks to all.
Updates will still appear on the website during the summer months so keep watching.
p.s. don't forget to use the easyfundraising link on the home page.
Gordon McCready
Group Scout Leader
07771 733 086
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