Zoom Christmas party

On Tuesday we will have our Zoom Christmas Party. If you haven't got the connection details, then please contact your section leader for details.

Weekly zooming - second week of this half-term

All the sections had the second zoom meeting of this half term now that we're zooming every week. If you've not joined for your section's meeting then do join us, we'll be glad to see you.

2nd half of term will have more zoom meetings

This evening all three sections has their first zoom meeting of this half term. We will now be zooming every week up to Christmas. If you've not yet joined for your section's meeting then do join us next week, we'll be glad to see you.

Gold Group Training Walk

This weekend our Gold group had a socially distanced training walk in the Peak District. Feedback is that they enjoyed it. Well done.

Bronze Duke of Edinburgh group training day

This weekend we managed to our Bronze Duke of Edinburgh group out for a training day walk. They all did well and from feedback it sounds like they enjoyed it.

First meetings complete

 A good first meeting for each of the sections. The Boys' enjoyed their meetings and from a leader's perspective it was good to see them again. Now to start planning for the next one.

BB: Virtual Re-Start Details

Hi All,

We are all set for the virtual re-start this Tuesday 15th September and look forward to seeing and hearing from everyone, the sections will meet at the following times: -

Details have been sent to the parents, please check your inbox (or spam if you don't see it) - if you haven't received the details please contact your son's section leader.

Parents - please ensure anchor and junior section boys are accompanied by an adult during the session.

We recognise this format will not suit all the lads but please encourage them to give it a chance. As leaders we will be learning and looking for the best way to engage with all the lads and will adapt the sessions as we go forward. It will be great to see their faces even if they are not comfortable with joining the conversation, there will be the option to use the chat function or feedback with thumbs up, etc. 

What You'll Need

Anchors - Treasure Hunt Bingo

• Treasure Hunt Bingo Print Out
• Scissors
• Glue
• Pen / Pencil

Please print out the attached 'Treasure Hunt Bingo' sheet and cut out the pictures ready to play. You may want to stick the picture to the grid. If you are unable to print you can draw the grid based on the on the sheet and mark / draw where the picture would go. Feel free to come dressed in your best pirate outfit.

Juniors - What I did This Summer

• Good Memory

We will be exploring what adventures everyone got over the summer, in particular think new or exciting places you have visiting or activities.

Company - Blockbuster and Pound Drop

• 4 Sheet of Paper
• 40 Counters (tiddly winks, pennies or small squares of paper)

Notes:
1) Normally we would be promoting the lads between sections, but while we meet virtually we will continue to meet in the same sections as last term to keep familiarly and minimise change.
2) We will not be collecting subs this term, so please don't make any bank transfers.
3) You will receive a second email requesting your details on OBM are correct, please ensure these are review and confirmed asap.

See you Tuesday 
Jamie
Company Captain on behalf of all the Leaders

BB: Virtual Re-Start in Autumn 2020

Hope you have been able to enjoy the summer and the return to school has gone smoothly especially those starting a new school. I'm sure it will come as no surprise that BB is not yet able to meet back face to face and this is likely to be the case until November at the very earliest.

As leaders we met last week and agreed the importance of maintaining the lad's friendships with both each other and the leaders, so from the September 15th we will be running short online interactive sessions via Zoom every other week until October half term. 

The full details will be communicated later this week once details have been finalised, this will be a new experience for us all but really hope this is something you can get involve with.

Take Care 
Jamie
Company Captain on behalf of all the Leaders

End of Year Evening

We are please to announce an 'End of Year Evening' see invitation attached. Please join us on Zoom for a quick-fire quiz, games, scavenger hunt, but more excitingly to present the awards for best boy, etc which would have been normally been awarded at the annual Display and Awards Evening. Note: the boys individual badges will be presented at the earliest opportunity when we return to weekly meetings. It has been almost three months since we last met and this will be a great opportunity to meet together, we look forward to seeing you.

If you have not received the details, please contact your Section's Leader.

Stop Think Connect

BB Tuesday Activities Cancelled

Following new Government advice issued today that everyone should stop non-essential contact with others and stop all unnecessary travel, it has been concluded that all BB weekly meetings/activities should be immediately suspended. This advice will also cover other planned events / trips which are under separate review with the relevant parties and further communication will be issued shortly with full details of their cancellation, etc.