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Fellowship Annual Meal 2007

In 2008 we held our annual meal with wives etc as guests at The Norman Inn, in Monk Bretton. This had been booked by Fellowship Secretary Janice. Sixteen members and wives had an excellent meal.



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Winter Runaround 2008

Teams of Explorer Scouts and Network members from all over South Yorkshire took part, this as other years, in the Winter Runaround.


The teams had Public Transport passes and were judged on the number of miles undertaken (as the crow flies) together with skill and teamwork at the bases.

Barnsley Central District Scout Fellowship put on a base this year at the YMCA. The exercise was designed by Sam. Each team were given a map and map reference. All managed to find the start point. They then had to arrange a clear piece of plastic on the map, so that a line on the plastic corresponded with a road. Red dots on the plastic corresponded to standard map signs, these they had to identify. A square with a cross on top was identified as a Church by one group, a Church with a tower by most but “a place of worship” with a tower by a group who are obviously completely up-to-date.

They then had to follow a further section using what were termed “Lollipops”. At each junction, a diagram indicated which way to turn. Finally, they had to follow a line diagram indicating which way side roads turned. Some ended up at New Hall Prison rather than the Water Tower, but as it was only on a map, none were kept in!

Nine of the possible twelve teams visited us so we were very pleased. (Teams could choose where they went). The winning teams were Norfolk Explorers in the explorer section and Woodseats A in the Network section.

Unfortunately 2007 had had to be cancelled due to excessive snow, after the success in 2006.



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January Fellowship Meeting

This was held on Monday, 14th January 2008.

The main discussion was on the report back by John and Gavin (assisted by Glenda) of the District Team Meeting when the future roles of the Fellowship were discussed

The arrangement for Winter Runaraound were finalise. See Winter Runaround 2008

Members generally paid their fees at the meeting to the Treasurer.



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County AGM 2007


Members attended the 2007 Annual General Meeting of South Yorkshire County Scout Council, which was held at the Royal Victoria Holiday Inn, Sheffield on the evening of Monday 12th November 2007, commencing at 8.00 pm.



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County Commissioner


At the Annual General Meeting of South Yorkshire County Scout Council held at the Royal Victoria Holiday Inn, Sheffield on the evening of Monday 12th November 2007, Steve Clapham our County Commissioner and Mike Firth his Deputy announced they will be standing down.

The new County C0mmissioner, who will take over in the new year, will be Mr A Moore. He has been District Commissioner for Rotherham.



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Fellowship Go to Church

Goodbye to Father Ian

Father Ian Wildey has been a friend to Scouts, he has helped and led our Saint George's Day Service for a number of years. He is taking up a new post as Director of Education in the Wakefield Diocese. His last service at Saint Mary's was attended by three members in uniform.

New Vicar to Monk Bretton

The Churchwardens and Parochial Church Council of St. Paul's Monk Bretton invited the Barnsley Central District Scout Fellowship to the Institution by the Bishop of Wakefield and the Induction by the Archdeacon of Pontefract of the Reverend Nigel Holmes as Vicar of St. Paul's Monk Bretton.

This took place on Sunday 16th September 2007 at 6.30 in the Parish Church of St Paul's Monk Bretton. Five members (in uniform) of the Fellowship attended and the Chairman welcomed Father Nigel on behalf of the Fellowship and Barnsley Central District. Many there wondered but were pleased to see him shake hands with the left hand!

Light refreshments were taken in the Parish Centre after the Service.



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Remembrance Day Service

Members attended Remembrance Day Services either in their own area or Remembrance Day Service at the War Memorial in Church St, Barnsley. Those attending this assembled at 10.40 hrs in full correct uniform.



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Centenary Year 2007


Members of the Fellowship attended "The Sunrise Ceremony". Most attended the District one at Silverwood Campsite, but some attended others, for example at the Sheffieled Peace Garden.


Most members went on a day visit to the Jamboree. Many with the 22nd Barnsley Scout Group



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Trip to 07LIVE

Due to lack of interest, it has proved impossible to hire a coach for this event. However individual members made their own arrangements. 7 Cub Scouts from Barnsley Central took part and 5 Adults acted as helpers.



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Saint George's Day 2008

The Service in 2008 will be designed by the Scout Section.

The theme chosen is a Scouting International theme, incorporating the Scouting values

The Worsbrough Brass Band will be asked to lead the parade.



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Mayor's Church Service

The new Mayor, Councillor Len Picken, attended Divine Service at St. Mary’s Parish Church, Barnsley on Sunday, 10th June 2007, at 11.00 a.m. Members were invited and attended.

We assembled at St. Mary’s Church prior to 11.00 a.m.

Light refreshments were taken in the Town Hall after the Service.



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2007 Fellowship Annual General Meeting

Barnsley Central District Scout Fellowship held our Annual General Meeting on Monday May 14th 2007. As well as the reports etc., the Chairman; Vice-Chairman; Secretary; Treasurer were elected on block.

Thus the new executive appointed was: -

Chairman   Gordon Rees

Vice-Chair   John Hague.

Secretary   Janice Rees

Treasurer   Helen Almond

For futher details see Members' Page

We had a meal and went the Bowling (see seperate report).



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Bowling Evening

On Monday the 14th May 2007 members met at the local bowling alley for their AGM, meal and Bowling evening.

We had an enjoyable game of Bowls.

The score card read as follows: -

Lane 12 Game 1

Name

Janice

Gordon

Jim

Hester

Jude

Rhiannon

1^

8

6

1

9

5

4

2^

24

6

8

13

14

12

3^

30

14

16

13

31

19

4^

38

21

23

17

38

22

5^

43

26

32

17

57

25

6^

51

31

38

23

66

31

7^

57

51

45

23

81

34

8^

64

68

49

23

87

43

9^

73

76

67

26

106

51

10^

88

83

76

35

115

59

Tot

88

83

76

35

115

59


Lane 12 Game 2

Name

Janice

Gordon

Jim

Hester

Jude

Rhiannon

1^

8

7

8

0

8

0

2^

14

25

26

0

9

5

3^

17

33

34

4

26

14

4^

24

40

34

9

34

20

5^

33

49

41

14

53

27

6^

53

49

41

17

62

32

7^

63

56

50

17

70

33

8^

79

75

57

26

86

49

9^

99

84

65

35

92

55

10^

109

87

74

43

100

73

Tot

109

87

74

43

100

73

Cumul

197

170

150

78

215

132


Jude won the game overall.

Then we ate and had our AGM.



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Royal Society of Saint George

On Saturday, 21st April 2007, we attended the Royal Society of Saint George’s Wreath-laying at the cenotaph in the town centre. We met at 10.45 for and 11 o'clock start.

This year nine Scouting adults (Fellowship members plus two Leaders from St George's Group) in full uniform, and a party of Sea Cadets (together with their Colours and an officer) met at the Town Hall. The Saint George’s Flag was paraded by a Member of the Fellowship. The Cadets paraded their flag, in honour of the Queen's birthday. The Service was led by Frank Race. We sang, “Who would true valour see” and “Guide me, O thou great Jehovah”.

After the service we retired to the Town Hall for coffee and biscuits.



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District AGM 2007


The 2007 Annual General Meeting of Barnsley Central District Scout Council was held on Wenesday 23rd May 2007 at Cockerham House, (The Masonic Hall) in Cockerham Lane, Barnsley starting at 7.30 pm. Fellowship Members attended.

The formal business was brief, but failed to break the "less than twelve-minute" record.

We ended with a Centenary Dinner and a talk. The cost was £12.



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Winter Runaround 2007

Barnsley Central District Scout Fellowship were pleased to have put on a base in 2007 (after the success in 2006). It was due to be 10th February 2007.

Unfortunately on the evening when they Gathered at Hesley for the instructions, it snowned heavily and the transport people required cancellation.



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