How can you help Heron House stay the best HQ in the district?

Over the summer holidays we are having our annual close down and refurbishment of the headquarters so we're looking for anyone who can either give their time or something we need to keep Heron House in great working order.

1st Whickham wins the Wick's Trophy at Sports Day!

Scout Sports Day 2010 was on Saturday 20th June at Joseph Swan School and we won the Wick's Trophy for the 'best all round troop.' The trophy has been awarded since 1920 and we believe this is the first time 1st Whickham have won it, so well done too all those who turned up and made it possible! (Parents and leaders are, of course, included in this.)

Parking on Park Drive

Northumbria Police have been in contact about car parking on Park Drive. The police have received a number of complaints from residents about parking and we will shortly be passing on a letter from them to all users of the hall. We ask everyone parks their car with consideration for the law and for other road users.

The Dyvil's Hike is soon!

The Dyvil's Hike will take place on the 3rd and 4th of July, are you ready for it?

You can find more details and an application form on http://www.gatesheadscouts.org/find-out/scouts/ so make sure you have a look.

Friday 23rd is St George's Day - please meet at 18.00!

Next Friday is Saint George's Day. Scouts are meeting at 18.00, not 19.00 as usual, so please turn up at the right time! Full uniform is required and please bring some money for the collection. We will be back in the HQ for the normal time at 21.00.

If any cubs want to come please be at St Helen's Church at Belle Vue Bank, Low Fell at 18.30 where Malcolm will be there to meet you.

Subs are due for the summer term!

Subs are now due for the Summer term of 2010! Please make cheques payable to "1st Whickham Scouts" and hand them to your section leader as soon as possible.

The rates for this term are

• Scouts £30
• Cubs and Beavers £25

Remember our next Scout meeting is Friday 16th April!

Just to remind everyone that we're starting back early after Easter on the 16th of April. The usual time and place, so see you all there!