Scouting is a uniformed movment and for that reason it is appropriate that all members wear the recommended full uniform, ensuring it is clean and smartly turned out at all times.
This can be purchased from Norton Sports and Camping in Midsomer Norton High Street or the Scoutshop online. From time to time there may be secondhand uniform available for sale. Ask your section leader for more information.
Beavers
Turquoise sweatshirt.Group necker with woggle. Navy Scout trousers.Plain dark coloured shoes or trainers.
Cubs
Dark green sweatshirt and the Group necker with woggle. Navy Scout activity trousers.Plain dark coloured shoes or trainers.
Scouts
Dark green shirt. Group necker with woggle .Navy Scout activity trousers.Scout belt.Plain dark coloured shoes or trainers.
The group scarf will be presented to your son/daughter at the time of his/her investiture.
If you feel that your child needs to bring a mobile phone to a Section meeting as a means of contact eg for transport home, this is fine but please note they must be handed in on arrival to the leader for safe keeping and will be returned at the end. This also applies to items such as ipads etc.
We would also respectfully ask that jewellery is kept to the minimum for reasons of safety.
Please check out our Links section for diagrams of badge locations.
The Group currently has 22 Beavers, 30 Cubs and 20 Scouts
-Group Scout Leader
Dave Dunn
- Beavers
Leader - Tracey Powis - Skylark
Assistant Leader- Kestrel
- Cubs
Leader - Nick Haines - Akela
Assistant Leader- King Louis
- Scouts
Leader - Mark Charlesworth - Badger
Assistant Leaders - Ferret, Magpie, Hornet & Meerkat
- Explorers
Leader - Peter Lugg
Committee Members
- Group Scout Leader - Dave Dunn
- Chair - Charlotte Leeson
- Treasurer - Graeme Everton
- Parents -
- Other - Russ Laye, Dave Dunn
Reports from
- Treasurer
- Beavers
- Cubs
- Scouts
Last Meeting: Tuesday 15 January 2019
Next Meeting: Tuesday 05 March 2019
2019 AGM Date to follow
WELCOME TO YOUR GUIDE TO SCOUTING
Your child is now one of 28 million young people in 216 countries and territories who join in the fun of Scouting every week. The experiences your son or daughter has as a Scout are likely to stay with them for the rest of their lives. This guide aims to give you a better understanding of how Scouting is likely to benefit your child and how any help you can give will really make a difference
HOW IT ALL BEGAN
In the UK, The Scout Association provides adventurous activities and personal development opportunities for 400,000 young people. Over the decades Scouting has evolved to keep up with the times welcoming girls in all sections and introducing new badges such as Martial Arts, Healthy Eating and even Street Sports!
THE SECTIONS
Scouting is open to all young people aged 6 to 25 of every faith, ability and background. There are five sections:
Beaver Scouts 6 – 8 year olds
Cub Scouts 8 – 10.5 year olds
Scouts 10.5 – 14 year olds
Explorer Scouts 14 – 18 year olds
Network 18 – 25 year olds
A Scout Group is normally made up of a Beaver Colony, a Cub Pack and a Scout Troop. The Explorer Unit and Scout Network are based in the District or County. The generic term for members from all of these sections is Scouts.
THE PROGRAMME
Whilst the activities they take part in will depend on their age, each section gives young people the opportunity to learn by doing. The main programme zones are: Outdoor and Adventure; Global; Community; Fit for Life; Creative; and Beliefs and Attitudes. Adult leaders are trained to deliver this programme, ensuring our young people stay safe while they enjoy themselves and learn.
THE ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME
Scouting is all about adventure – at all levels and in many forms. Rather than just extreme activities, it encompasses the many ways that Scouting challenges and stretches the lives of young people. To a Beaver Scout, waking up the morning after his or her first night away from home is as much an adventure as a member of the Scout Network hang-gliding or scuba diving. It’s all possible in Scouting
SCOUTING – FOR ALL THE FAMILY
Parents value what Scouting does for their children. In an independent survey of 2,000 parents of Scouts, nine out of ten parents said Scouting is worthwhile (seven in ten very worthwhile) and nine in ten said their children find Scouting enjoyable (six in ten very enjoyable). Here are some of the things parents said: “ Scouting gives children more confidence, responsibility, a broader set of friends, a chance to pursue things they might not get to do otherwise, adventure and an extended family. ” “ Scouting helps parents prepare their kids for life, it helps parents let go of their children. ” “ They have fun and learn discipline too. It’s a good combination. ”“ It’s not just factual; they learn social skills and about interacting. They have to remember things to bring the following week; they have to take a bit of responsibility for their own stuff. ” Many parents feel that their child attending Scouts gives them another reason to be proud of their achievements: “ I don’t normally let him carry dinner plates through – he’s a boy and he’s clumsy! But when he cooked me a meal from scratch, I was so proud. ” “ I think I probably wouldn’t let Ella do as much as she does, but when I see her at Cubs, doing things for herself and her friends, I’m so impressed. It helps you step back and let them get on with it.
ADULT LEADERS – THE MYTH-BUSTING TRUTH!
The many benefits that Scouting offers your child are mostly down to the time and commitment given by our adult leaders. How much do you know about the people who look after your child every week?
You may not be aware of the following facts:
• None of our leaders are paid – they are all volunteers.
• The majority of our leaders have full time jobs and a family.
• 44% of our leaders are female.
• Leaders get involved because they want to have fun and make new friends themselves.
• Leaders are not ‘superheroes’ who know everything. They are given training on the job and learn new skills as they go along. The one thing that unites our leaders is the energy and enthusiasm they have for giving young people the adventure of Scouting.
• Whilst all our volunteers are passionate about what they do, many help out on a flexible basis due to other commitments. Some may help out once a week or fortnight whereas others help once a term or at summer camp
• 27% of volunteers help out in Scouting as they are a parent of a current Member. Many were not Scouts when they were young but have learnt new skills and made new friends through Scouting.
• Not all of our volunteers wear uniform.
• Many of our adult volunteers say they are more confident in their everyday lives as a result of their involvement with Scouting.
• Not all adults who volunteer for Scouting work directly with young people. There are a variety of other jobs that need to be done such as gardening and general DIY, organising events, doing the accounts and writing press releases. This means that adult leaders who do work directly with young people do not have to spend all their time doing paperwork.
• All our leaders are covered by a comprehensive insurance policy while taking part in Scouting.
• New leaders in Scouting go through an enhanced criminal records check to ensure they are fit to work with young people.One of the biggest myths about Scouting is that Groups are closing down due to a lack of young people wanting to become Members. Nothing could be further from the truth; Scouting in the UK is growing. We currently have 32,000 young people on our waiting lists simply because we do not have enough adults to help out
GETTING MORE INVOLVED
Lots of parents choose to get involved with their child’s Scout Group. Parents tell us that they mostly have a positive experience and feel they are contributing to young people’s development. “ Working with and for young people is great. Watching them grow in confidence, learning new and valuable life skills which hold them in good stead in adult life, and knowing that the little you have done in helping this process work, gives you satisfaction which money can’t buy. ” “ Scouting is ‘FUN! I love camping, outdoor activities and doing silly stuff other adults never get a chance to do. ”
WHY HELP OUT?
There are many reasons why you might choose to volunteer for Scouting. To give something back to the community: “ I believe the kids get such a lot out of it; I just put a bit back for what the kids take out. ” To support the leaders: “ They give so much, you’ve got to give some of that back. ” Because volunteering is a ‘good thing:’ “ I just personally believe that you should always do some kind of voluntary work…otherwise nothing would get done in this world. ” To spend more quality time with your child: “ David used to go on his PlayStation while I read the paper after school and work – now we get a chance to do activities together. ” To develop your own skills: “ I hadn’t used a compass since I was a Scout. After I learned how to use one again, I take one out on family walks. We get lost less than we used to!
EVERYONE HAS SOMETHING TO GIVE
You may feel that you have no skills to help with Scouting – but everyone has something to give. Do you have any hobbies and interests that you could share? For example, do you enjoy cooking? Are you a qualified First Aider who could run an interactive session or do you have an interest in nature and could take your child’s group on a fun walk through the local woods? If you don’t have time in the evenings when groups meet, could you use your work skills to help out at a time to suit you? Are you a gardener, an accountant or in Public Relations for example? Perhaps you could take a group of young people to your place of work such as a police station or garden centre. Many leaders already involve parents of their youth Members. Cub Scout Leader Sarah said: “ A parent who runs a golf club came along and did a golf evening. Another parent who has musical talent taught the Beavers some new songs and played the guitar. Everyone had a great time. ”
YOU’LL GET OUT MORE THAN YOU PUT IN
Volunteering in Scouting is fun and rewarding. You will have the chance to learn new skills, rediscover adventure for yourself, make new friends, spend more time with your child and give something back to your community. “ I enjoy Scouting as a complete break from my demanding (and enjoyable) job: being a Cub Scout Leader forces me to balance my life in ways which would probably otherwise get squeezed out by work. ” Now that you know more about volunteering for Scouting, do you think you may be able to help more young people realise their potential
FIND OUT MORE…
We hope you have found this guide useful and informative. You will find a family information form in the guide asking for some important information about your child, your contact details and information about your job, skills and hobbies. Please fill this in and hand back to your child’s leader as soon as possible. If you would like to find out more about helping out at your child’s Group or one in your area, why not speak to your child’s leader or call us on 0845 300 1818
You can also take a look at scouts.org.uk/parents These pages will give you more information about Scouting in general such as the A-Z of Scouting terms. Here you will learn what an Akela is, where the badges go, what woggles are for and why Scouts shake hands with their left rather than their right hand! As well as this you can read our FAQs on becoming a volunteer, find inspiring case studies from leaders and browse the Scout Shops website where you can buy uniform and other Scouting products. Keep in the loop Adventure News is a monthly e-newsletter for parents.
Subscribe to this at scouts.org.uk/parents and every month we will give you updates on Scouting events and initiatives as well as special offers from our corporate partners
Beaver Scouts are young people usually aged between six and eight years old.
They belong to the first and youngest Section in the Scouting family. Young people can join Beaver Scouts in the three months leading up to their sixth birthday. They can move to the next Section, Cub Scouts, between seven years and six months and eight years six months.
Easily recognised by their distinctive turquoise sweatshirts, Beaver Scouts enjoy making friends, playing games, going on visits and helping others.
They usually meet together once a week in a Beaver Scout Colony.Some Beaver Scout Colonies also organise Sleepovers. These are often the first time a young person spends a night away from home.
They take place in suitable buildings, often Scout centres.
We meet Fridays, at Frome College M-Block 6.30-7.30
Cub Scouts are young people aged between 8 and 10 1/2, who make up the second section of the Scouting family, between Beavers and Scouts.
Joining
Under some circumstances, Cub Scouts can join the Pack as young as 7 1/2 if, for example, they have friends joining at the same time, or are mature enough to move on early from Beavers, (and there is space in the Pack). Such decisions are taken by Cub and Beaver Scout leaders.
Activities
During their time in the Pack, Cub Scouts will get a chance to try lots of different activities like swimming, music, exploring, computing and collecting.There are a range of badges available which Cub Scouts can wear on their uniforms to show everyone how well they’re doing.Cub Scouts also get to go on trips and days out, to places like the zoo, theme parks or a farm. Sometimes they will be able to go camping with the rest of the Pack and take part in all kinds of outdoor activities.
Structure and organisation
A Pack of Cub Scouts is organised into Sixes, with each Six named after a colour, and a Sixer and a Seconder in charge.The recommended maximum size of a Cub Scout Pack is 36 Cub Scouts. To meet local circumstance this maximum number may be increased, either in the long term or the short term with the agreement of the Group Scout Leader.
We meet, Fridays at Frome College G-Hall 6.15-7.45
A young person can come into the Troop at 10 and may stay until 14 or 14½ years old if they wish. The Scout Troop is the third section in the Scout Group, above Beavers and Cubs.
Activities
Scouts are encouraged to take part in a wide range of activities as part of their programme. Participation rather than meeting set standards is the key approach, and for the Scout who wants to be recognised for his or her achievements there are a number of Challenges awards and activity badges.
Balanced Programme
Scouts take part in a Balanced Programme that helps them to find out about the world in which they live, encourages them to know their own abilities and the importance of keeping fit, and helps develop their creative talents. It also provides opportunities to explore their own values and personal attitudes.Being outdoors is important, and half the programme is given over to taking part in traditional Scouting skills, such as camping, survival and cooking, as well as a wider spectrum of adventurous activities.
International Scouting
Its international aspect gives Scouting a special appeal, and many Scouts now travel abroad during their time in the section. In 2007, 40,000 Scouts from around the world attended the World Jamboree in the UK, and Scouts regularly participate in international camps and experiences both on home soil and abroad, each of them a unique experience in its own right.
Structure
A Scout Troop is divided into small groups called Patrols, each headed up by an older Scout called a Patrol Leader, and often with an Assistant Patrol Leader.Scouting is about being with friends, as part of a team, and participating fully in the adventure and opportunities of life.
We meet, Fridays at Frome College G-Hall 7:30-9:00 during the darker months and at Tedbury Camp during the summer 7:00-9:00
Extra Group Information
There are many ways you could help and support us.
Time is always a precious resource, we are always looking for keen helpers. Here’s a few thoughts for you..Each section needs assistant leaders, leaders and occasional helpers.Helping to run an evening using your skills or vocation.Help on our Executive Committee, do you like to be involved in decision making and be up to date with what is going on – if so, then this is the place for you.Help at one off events.Fundraising committee. Do you have some good ideas to share?Any time you can give to the group will directly support your own child and there is a wonderful feeling when you know you are investing in the adults of tomorrow by spending time with the youth of today.
Financial help. It’s aways tricky to balance what we have and what we could do with.Subs.
Please make sure you pay your subs on time. It might not seem like a big issue, however, late subs makes a big impact on the group cash flow.Gift Aid.
It cost you nothing and means we can reclaim 28p for every £1 we receive. This can soon add up!
Support for fund raising events is always needed as we keep the subs as low as possible.
One of the easy ways of supporting us is by using www.easyfundraising.org.uk/Log in using the above website address, register in the first instance and select 10th Frome Scout Group as your chosen cause.Then shop using the links from the Easyfundraising.org website
Will it cost you extra for their purchases?
No – the suppliers pay the donation to the cause as they have been used due to the website links
Can you still return faulty goods etc?
Yes – the purchase is direct between the purchaser and the supplier and all normal legal aspects are maintained. The donation will also be returned should the goods be returned
Why is 10th Frome Scout Group using this website?
It can raise vital funds to maintain the finances of the group and is an easy and routine way of generating income, which keeps the annual Subs low. Annually, we should be able to raise about £800 – £1000 using this scheme through routine shopping and online purchasing.
Aviva are offering a £30 donation for a new customer
1930 10th Frome emerged
1930; The committee of the Red Triangle Hut, which was in Frome park, now known as The Mary Baily playing field, decided as many other places had done, to try and set up a Scout Group. Scouts in the town had always supported events that the hut had put on. So in 1930 a group was set up called the 10th Frome (Red Triangle), registration number 14175. The group did well up until 1933 when it changed to become the Triangle Crew. This lasted until approximately 1937. The Triangle Hut has now been pulled down. In the 50’s it was used as extra school rooms for Oakfield School.
1943; Heralded the start of a new 10th Frome. it was registered 10th Frome (Grammar School), registration number 21882. At the start there was only a scout troop, when the school became comprehensive in 1975 Cub Scouts where introduced, and now we also have Beavers.
1951; It was reported that after going thorough a sticky patch the 10th Frome were flourishing once more and numbers were well up. They had been very active over last winter going on hikes, regardless of the weather, which at times was extremely cold. They were now in the process of organising their summer camp which this year was being held somewhere in the grounds of Longleat Park.
1953; July 25th saw 19 scouts from 2nd and 10th Frome depart for a two week camp on the Isle of Wight, staying at Holly Farm, near Yarmouth. The camp was run to strict camping standards. The visiting commissioner was most impressed with the layout, organisation and the standard in camp. Many proficiency badges were attained and handed out during the two weeks. As the sea was nearby it became a daily event to go in for a quick dip. Fitted into the schedule were many trips out, notably a motor boat ride around the Needles, a coach trip all around the island, calling in at Carisbrook Castle, and Blackgang Chine. On another day they visited the coastguard station above the Needles and then on to Yarmouth gasworks. Also camping in the same field were the 1st Dorking Scouts (Surrey), so a joint camp fire was held on the last night, which included the local scout troop and wolf cub pack, plus some 20 mums and dads.more stuff to add here…...
Today; The 10th is the longest running group in the Frome district, and is still much involved.
10th Frome Summer/Winter Locations
Badges: PDF Documents
Recent & Upcoming Events
2018 - 75th Anniversary
2018 - 75th Anniversary
2017 - Sailing in Yeovil
2015 - Autumn Cub Camp
2013 - Autumn Cub Camp
2013 - Autumn Cub Camp
2013 - Autumn Cub Camp
