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  • 1st Coggeshall - Forums update    (6/14/2010)
    Just to let you all know we are in the progress of updating the "Forums" section of the website. The main benefit of this update means that the forums are now iPhone compatible.

  • Scout and Guide AGM - 16th June 8:00pm    (6/14/2010)
    Coggeshall Scout & Guide AGM and Parents Evening

    Wednesday At the Scout & Guide HQ, Windmill Fields

    Hear the latest news about the new building for Scouting & Guiding in Coggeshall

    This is an opportunity for you to hear about some of the activities that the Sections have taken part over the past twelve months.

    After the meeting join the Executive for a glass of wine and nibbles.

  • Programmes published    (4/28/2010)
    The Beavers, Cubs and Explorer programmes have now been published for the final term in the current Scout and Guide HQ.

  • Sport Relief    (3/22/2010)
    Congratulations to all who have taken part in this years Sport Relief, both the Explorers and Cubs have run their 1 mile in separate evening in Coggeshall. The Explorers turned out in the dark and rain armed only with their our sense of directions and glow sticks. The Cubs will be running this evening and we wish them all the best.

  • Tree planting in Coggeshall    (3/12/2010)
    Dear Gary Lynes,

    On behalf of Coggeshall Parish Council and the Sports and Recreation Committee we would all like to personally thank all the Scouts and Explorer Scouts that took part in the tree planting on Saturday 6th March 2010.

    These trees form the boundaries for the latest play area within Coggeshall. This area is a truly Community creation, with help from local residents, Scouts, Councillors and the general public. It is the view of the Committee that in years to come everyone the village can benefit from such activities and works together to create a better village.

    We understand that the boys and girls from 1st Coggeshall Scouts who took part are currently doing their Community Challenge Badge and therefore we would like to confirm that all the members listed below have completed the time requirements for this Badge, and have worked with local government and interest groups in the creation of this play area.

    As you are aware the Parish Council knows that Scouting in Coggeshall is a major asset to the Village and we look forward to working with your Group again.

    Thank you.
    edited by sdonnelly on 5/23/2010

  • Happy Birthday - Lord Baden Powell    (2/22/2010)
    Lord Baden Powell - Founder of the international Scouting Movement born 22 February 1857



    Full Name: Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell
    Title: 1st Baron Baden-Powell
    Nickname: B-P
    Place of birth: Paddington, London, England
    Place of death: Nyeri, Kenya
    Service/branch: British Army
    Years of service: 1876–1910
    Rank: Lieutenant-General

    More information can be found on Wiki-pedia.
    edited by sdonnelly on 5/23/2010

  • 1st Coggeshall Census    (1/20/2010)
    We have been asked to complete the annual census of all members. To make this easier for everyone can you please email Bradley Rawling with the following information for each child you have at 1st Coggeshall Scout Group:

    - Forename
    - Surname
    - Date of Birth
    - Ethinic origin
    - Male/Female
    - Phone No.
    - Mobile No.
    - Address
    - If you've signed a gift aid form

    Thank you.
    edited by sdonnelly on 5/23/2010

  • Coggeshall Christmas Scout and Guide Service    (12/10/2009)
    I just want to say a big thank you to you and everyone for making Monday night so good – it was such a great mixture of Christmas/scripture and other fun – all the young people did so well! Also, it seemed good to do the service in this earlier part of December.

    Very best wishes and thanks – and – MERRY CHRISTMAS when it comes!

    Fr Philip

    The Reverend Philip Banks
    Rector & Vicar, Parish of Coggeshall with Marks Hall
    Rural Dean, Dedham & Tey Deanery
    Co-ordinator, Chelmsford Course for Spiritual Directors
    edited by sdonnelly on 5/23/2010

  • Coggeshall Scout and Guide Christmas Service    (11/30/2009)
    At 6.30pm to 7.30pm on Monday 7th December 2009

    - Welcome & Opening Prayer - Father Philip

    - First Carol - O'Little Town of Bethlehem

    - Readings - Guide and Scout
    - Jingle Bells - Rainbows
    - 12 days of Christmas - Beavers
    - Jingle Bell Rock - 1st Brownies
    - Nativity Rap - Cubs
    - Winter Wonderland - 2nd Brownies

    - Prayers & Christmas Sermon - Father Philip
    - Second Carol - Holly and the Ivy (during which there will be a collection)

    - 12 Christmas Challenges - Scouts
    - Marys Boy Child - Guides
    - Tommy Styles - Explorers
    - Presentation of Awards - Leaders
    - Thanks - Tim Styles

    - Final Carol - Ding Dong Merrily on High
    - Closing Prayer and Blessing - Father Philip
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  • New Scout Hut - Latest News    (11/17/2009)
    On Thursday 12th November 2009 members of all sections of Guiding and Scouting in Coggeshall gathered at Honywood Community Science School to mark the beginning of construction for their new headquarters building. Construction is due to complete in July 2010 and a formal opening ceremony will take place in September 2010.

    The project, being jointly funded and run with the school is the culmination of over four years work by many people to ensure that young people in Coggeshall have a first class facility to use for many years to come.

    There are currently over 200 youngsters involved and all sections have waiting lists but lack of available space has restricted growth. The new HQ will have two halls instead of the one at the existing HQ and total floor area is more than twice that available now. The building is designed to the latest standards including accommodating disabled access and will have a fully fitted kitchen as well as a small meeting room.

    Funding for the building has come from the Scouts and Guides, Honywood School, individual donations and grants from Braintree District Council and Essex County Council.

    Commenting on the new building Tim Styles, Group Chairman said "This is a very exciting development for Coggeshall and a huge achievement for all involved that construction has now started and will result in a building to support Scouting and Guiding now and in future".


    edited by sdonnelly on 5/23/2010

  • Remembrance Service    (11/11/2009)
    Over 100 Scouts and Guides attended the Remembrance Service at St. Peter's Church Coggeshall, giving a guard of honour to the local parishioners as they arrived in the church. Standards where presented along with those of the local Royal British Legion. Fr Philip and the Bishop of Colchester Rt. Rev'd. Christopher Morgan performed the services and thanked the young people for attending and welcomed them to this important act of Remembrance. After the server all sections where represented at the reading of the names at the War Memorial, where a brass salute was played my members of Honywood School.

  • JOTI - 13th Jamboree On The Internet 17-18/10/2009    (10/13/2009)
    The World Scout Jamboree On The Internet (JOTI) is an international Scout Meeting on the Internet which takes places every year on the third weekend of october. This is an official event of the World Organization of the Scout Movement.

    During that weekend, thousands of Scouts from all over the world meet and communicate with each other over the Internet, using any technologies locally available, from web browsers to e-mail, chat programs, microphones, scanners and digital cameras. Scoutgroups can combine this event with the Jamboree On The Air (JOTA), an event where Scouts can communicate with each other over radio amateur frequencies with the assistance of a local radio amateur crew.



    Most of the communication takes place over E-mail and in a chat network called IRC, the Internet Relay Chat. JOTI allows you to build friendships with Scouts in other countries and to find out more about their civil and scouting life. Often, these contacts last for years and build the base for upcoming group trips and entreprises.

    Since 1996, JOTI is an official WOSM event and has a permanent place on the Web Site of the World Scout Bureau. To get the full text of the World Scout Bureau's Memorandum on this year's edition of JOTI (2009), click here.

    If we've raised your interest, just get a few suggestions from our web site and participate in this year's JOTI.
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    Check out what places Legend Explorers spoke to over the weekend http://gmaps.kaeding.name/saved/LegendESU-JOTI2009
    edited by sdonnelly on 5/23/2010

  • County Adult Awards Reception    (9/16/2009)
    County Adult Awards Reception
    16 September 2009 7:00pm

    County event to be held at County HQ & Training Centre, Thriftwood.

    Uniformed event by invitation only for new Wood Badge holders, recipients of Service Awards and presentation of Group Growth Awards.

    Attended by Peter Awad and Stuart Donnelly from 1st Coggeshall.




    edited by sdonnelly on 5/23/2010

  • Scouting refutes knife ban claims (ScoutBase)    (9/9/2009)
    Scouting refutes knife ban claims - 08/09/2009

    Several incorrect stories have appeared in the media this week reporting a knife ban in Scouting.

    In fact, Scouting's rules on the subject have not significantly changed since the late 1960s.

    Knives may still be used by young people and adults during supervised camps and other outdoor activities.

    Scouting encourages young people to learn to respect knives, and use them sensibly to learn outdoor skills such as fire lighting, shelter building and backwoods cooking.

    The Movement provides a safe supervised environment in which young people can learn how and how not to use them - including how to avoid injuring themselves and others.

    The Scout Association does not condone young people carrying knifes on their person as a matter of course, unless there is a specific need for one.

    Scouting recommends training in the handling of knives not only for young people, but also for their adult leaders. Advice on the use of knives in Scouting is updated periodically and most recently an article appeared in Scouting magazine, the publication that goes out every two months to Scouting's 100,000 adult members.

    This is part of regular advice and guidance offered to the Movement since the wearing of a knife with uniform was discontinued in the late 1960s. Over the years the advice we have offered is always based around two key points:

    i) We need to comply with the law of the land (so we remind people of the current legislation).
    ii) We remind people in which situations it is appropriate to teach young people how to use knives safely and when it is not appropriate to use a knife.
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  • Leader Changes at Coggeshall    (8/4/2009)
    - Bridgette is stepping down as Beaver Scout leader, and will become Assistant Beaver Scout Leader. - Paul Chapman is moving from ACSL to become our new Beaver Scout Leader. - His wife Bernadette is becoming a new Assistant BSL. best wishes David Hewitt Coggeshall GSL

  • 100 Club Launched    (7/6/2009)
    As launched at the AGM & Parents Evening, Wendy has offered to run a 100 club in support of the new HQ. Please see the attached flyer for more information - 100 Club Letter.

  • Scouts hoping to meet Bear Grylls    (6/25/2009)
    Coggeshall Scouts are hoping to meet Bear Grylls next year, if he visits to open the New Scout and Guide Headquarters being built in Partnership with Honywood Community Science School.

    The project to build the new HQ is now well advanced and construction should start later this year, finishing in July 2010. David Hewitt Group Scout Leader said “it would be fantastic if Bear could come, he is already a real hero to the Scouts, and to meet him face to face would be incredible for the all the young people we serve.”

    The Scouts, Guides and School have raised most of the money they need but a final fund raising push will start at the Scout and Guide AGM on 17th June. The meeting starts at 8pm at the current Scout & Guide HQ Windmill fields, Coggeshall. Anyone interesting in supporting can attend the meeting, or donations can be made online at www.justgiving.com/coggeshall.

    Bear Grylls will be the new Chief Scout of the UK Scout Association. The famous adventurer takes over when current Chief Scout, former Blue Peter presenter Peter Duncan completes his five year tenure in July 2009.

    When asked why he chose to volunteer for the UK’s largest mixed youth movement, Bear said: ‘In short, because I love adventure and I love hanging out with good friends. For me this is what Scouting is about.’

    Born on 7 June 1974, Bear Grylls will be the youngest ever Chief Scout.

    He first got involved in Scouting aged eight as a Cub Scout. Bear attributes this time as part of the inspiration behind his adult adventures presenting TV shows such as Born Survivor: ‘So much of who we are as an adult is formed when we are kids,’ said Bear. ‘What Scouting says to people is: “it’s okay to go for it in life”.’
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  • Bear Grylls appointed Chief Scout    (6/25/2009)
    The Wiltshire adventurer and TV personality Bear Grylls has been named as the UKs latest Chief Scout.



    At 34 he will be the youngest person to hold the position. Mr Grylls says he aims to inspire more adults to volunteer as leaders, so the 33,000 young people currently on waiting lists can join Scout groups. He was the youngest Briton to climb Mount Everest, aged 23, and has presented television programmes such as Born Survivor and Escape to the Legion.

    Mr Grylls from Ramsbury, near Marlborough, was appointed by The Council of the Scout Movement at a special meeting in London and will be expected to promote the policies and benefits of Scouting. He will be invested at a handover ceremony with outgoing Chief Scout Peter Duncan later in the year.

    "I feel hugely honoured to be asked to take up this role as Chief Scout - it really is a dream come true"

    "I have always loved helping young people live their dreams and to taste real adventure… as well as getting caked in mud!"
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  • NEW 100 Club coming soon    (6/25/2009)
    100 Club coming soon to help raise funds for the new Scout Hut. More details will be announced shortly.

  • New Scout and Guide HQ    (6/25/2009)
    Thanks to all who gave their comments on the draft Heads of Agreement. This has now been sent to our legal prior to being sent to Simon Mason Olivia Pattison, George Styles, Wendy and Tim Style went to support our grant application to Braintree District Council. Both Olivia and George spoke to the meeting and the vote was unanimous so we have another £15,000 towards our target. There will be an article in the Link Magazine next month highlighting our plans.

  • Scout IT Badge    (6/25/2009)
    All levels of the Scouting IT badge are now online at www.itbadge.org.uk



    This site will help you earn your Staged Activity Badge!
    edited by sdonnelly on 5/23/2010

  • New Web Site    (6/25/2009)
    The new 1st Coggeshall Web Site goes live, thanks to everyone involved.