Welcome .... to the world of Scouting at 3W....

......We offer Scouting activities for young people from all backgrounds.  3W sets out to provide a balanced programme of activities, with members progressing from learning basic skills and attitudes, to taking up more adventurous and challenging activities later on.

Hopefully you should find most things you need to know about the group by exploring our website, but if you have any questions, please contact Ron Hodges, Group Scout Leader

GSL (at) 3wscouts.org.uk / telephone 920 3570

Latest news and information ........

Family Camp

Family camp is now confirmed for 14 - 16 September. This is open to all 3W Sections and their families (Beavers, Cubs and Scouts), but all children must be accompanied by at least 1 adult who will be responsible for them. Click here for details and booking form.

Free navigation workshop

Cotswold Outdoor Nottingham and Ordnance Survey: are running a free navigation workshop on Wednesday 16th of May from 6:30pm. The workshop will last approximately 2 hours with plenty of time at the end for questions and are designed to help you improve your map and compass work giving you even more confidence to get outside and explore this summer. Jjust because you now own a GPS doesn't mean map and compass skills are any less important!! The workshop is free but places are limited so call on 0115 9576890 or pop in to store to book a place.

Scouting in Nottinghamshire Grows by almost 10%

Notts Scouts have experienced the highest annual growth rate in membership in their 103-year history. The influence of TV survival expert and Chief Scout Bear Grylls and a targeted growth strategy have been credited with the rise in numbers. Read more.

New book by the Chief Scout

Bear Grylls, our Chief Scout has published his first Scout book called 'Scouting for All' containing his thoughts on Scouting issues, leadership, jamborees, volunteering etc. Priced at £2.95 it's available from Scout Shops. Click here.

Public notice: Jubilee bonfire

Due to a lack of resources 3rd Woodthorpe Scout Group will NOT be holding a bonfire on 4 June as originally planned. We apologise for any disappointment in this matter.

Salsa evening

Following the success of the previous Salsa nights, Tracey has now booked the date for the next Salsa evening on 6 October. Remember to make a note in your diaries.

Pepperpots workdays - important

Please ensure you go along and help out at one of our maintenance sessions scheduled for this year (see Pepperpots page for dates). Disappointingly on some previous ocassions, no parents have turned up, so please ensure this does not happen again as we have a large site and HQ which needs a massive effort to keep it in order for the benefit of young people. (Remember your 3 half-day sessions you need to do). Thank you.

3W secretary required

The Group is looking for someone to volunteer to undertake this essential position. Duties include attending our infrequent committee meetings, taking minutes and a small amount of administration work. The new person would take over from the outgoing secretary with effect from 7 July. Previous experience is not required ! If you would like to offer your services, please contact Ron, our Group Scout Leader in the first instance (contact details above).

Diamond Jubilee Gifts & Souvenirs

Available from Scout Shops. Click here

3W Diary Dates

3W Annual General Meeting & BBQ, Pepperpots: Friday 6 July 2012, 6.30pm

3W Family Camp: 14-16 Sep

Salsa evening: Saturday 6 October 2012 (details etc.TBC)

St. Mark's Church 50th anniversary festival: Saturday 17 November (details TBA)

3W News Archive

Newsletter

Ramble is our group newsletter and is published periodically

January 2011 March 2011 May 2011 July 2011 October 2011

December 2011 January 2012 March 2012

County Newsletter

September 2011

Policy, Organisation & Rules (POR)

All Scout groups and Scouting activities are subject to the guidelines laid down in POR which you may have heard about. Click here to view the full document on the Scout Association's website (full PDF document), or click here to view the separate chapters of the document.

About Scouting & our founder ....

.... Baden-Powell (B.P.)

Scouting timeline

History of Scouting up to 2004

The Scout motto is: 'Be Prepared'

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