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All news items from the 23rd Bromley Scout Group.

Second Hand Uniform Sale – 14 January 2023

Thanks to everyone who have donated second hand uniforms and camping gear last term. We have collated all of the donations and will be holding a second hand uniform sale on Saturday 14 January 2023 at the Scout HQ.

As our Young People grow we appreciate they get through a lot of uniforms and camping gear in their time in the group, and we know it can be expensive to keep buying replacements. In order to try to reduce waste, but also make Scouting more affordable, we are trialing holding second hand sales every term.

Thanks to Alison Ancrum and Hazel Murphy who are co-ordinating this for the group. Below you can see details of the items available for sale:

Snow Queen Pantomime Ticket Update

Huge thank you to the army of volunteers who came along on Saturday morning to help put the stage up – this means that the Pantomime rehearsals can kick-on ahead of our performances next month.

It’s not too late to get your tickets for the performances of Snow Queen. There are good numbers of tickets available for Thursday evening, Friday evening and Saturday evening.

Christmas Carol Concert

Our annual Christmas Carol Concert in the Church will be on Friday 16th December starting at 7.00pm. 

It will be held in St Augustine’s Church (next to the Scout HQ). Siblings, parents, guardians, friends etc are all welcome to join us for an evening of festive carols.

Remembrance Day Parade 2022

Thank you to everybody who came along to Remembrance Day Parade on Sunday 13th November. It was great to have over 60 Young People and Adults representing the the Scout Group, by parading along the road and ending up in a packed church. Thanks in particular to those who took part in the service by doing a reading or laying a wreath, and also the sections who made items of remembrance for the service.

Well done to Oliver Ward who once again made chocolate poppies which were sold in aid of the Royal British Legion and made an outstanding ÂŁ156.50.

The Panto is Back!

After an enforced break due to the pandemic, the Group are delighted that the 23rd Bromley Pantomime Society will be returning in January 2023. They will be putting on performances of The Snow Queen.

Tickets are now on sale – further details can be found on the Pantomime page of the website.

Christmas Fair 2022

We are excited to once again be putting on a Christmas Fair – it is always a great event to get everyone in the festive spirit, whilst also raising important funds for the Scout Group.

It will be on Saturday 26th November from 11.30 until 14.00 with entry just 50p!

Bromley Brighter Beginings – Christmas Hamper Appeal

The 23rd Bromley Scout Group are proud to once again be supporting the Bromley Brighter Beginnings Christmas Hamper Appeal.

They have asked us to focus on collecting Shower Gel for all genders and ages (from babies through to adults) – they are aiming to create 500 Christmas Hampers for families in Bromley who are in need.

There is a collection box in the Scout HQ and they will be collected by the charity on Thursday 3rd November 2022.

Bromley Brighter Beginnings is a registered charity in England and Wales (no. 1162113) www.bromleybrighterbeginnings.org.uk

Christmas Bazaar 2022

It’s only 9 weeks until the next fund raising event on Saturday the 26th November which will be the Group’s “Christmas Bazaar”.  Please put the date in your diary so you can attend, have some fun and buy some bargains!

Could we please just remind you that we would be very grateful for any donations of unwanted gifts or nearly new items of toiletry/jewellery items and complete toys and jigsaws which can be delivered on a weekly basis to the HQ when your son/daughter goes to their Scout meeting. 

All monies raised at this event will go directly to the Group Funds which are used for the maintenance of the HQ and general running of the Group.

Your support would really be appreciated.

David Wilcox

Fundraising Committee Chairman

Trustees’ Annual Report & Accounts 2022

The group are pleased to publish our Trustees’ Annual Report & Accounts Year Ending 31 March 2022.

This Annual Report is issued by the trustees of the 23rd Bromley (St Augustine’s) Scout Group in conformity with requirements of relevant Charities Acts and the Policy, Organisation and Rules of the Scout Association. It covers the financial year ended 31st March 2022 and the census year ending 31st January 2022.

Second Hand Uniform Sales

As our Young People grow we appreciate they get through a lot of uniforms and camping gear in their time in the group, and we know it can be expensive to keep buying replacements. In order to try to reduce waste, but also make Scouting more affordable, we are looking into setting up a second hand stall each term.

Please leave any donations of outgrown uniforms, walking boots/shoes, wellies and waterproofs in the box in the Scout Hut. Once we have a stock of items we will be looking to organise a second hand stall each term. Proceeds will go towards supporting the Scout Group.

Thanks to Alison Ancrum and Hazel Murphy who are co-ordinating this for the group.