1st Bodicote Scout Group.

News Letter No.66. October, 1963.

We were again fortunate in the weather for our fete on September 14th. The net financial result was a profit of £76. On behalf of the Group may I thank Mr. Kerrison and his Committee for all the work they put in to make this event run so smoothly. Also a vote of thanks to all the prize donors, the stall holders and all who sent gifts of all kind for the stalls. I feel that the work put in warranted a bigger public but we must be satisfied with a good profit and a happy social occasion.

It was especially pleasing to see the Rovers all together again and assisting wherever possible.
Since the fete all sections of the Group have got down to work again and I look forward to an increased keenness to gain proficiency all round.

CUBS. The Cubs welcome to the Pack the following new boys, and wish them every success in their Cubbing life.
Nige1 Browning, Paul Kerrison and Stephen Kilsby.
Congratulations to the following:
John Crabtree who has gained his Second Star and House Orderly badge.
Stephen Harris and Richard Fiddis their House Orderly Badge.
As from Tuesday Nov. I2th the Cubs will be meeting on Tuesday evenings from 6~45 – 8.00 pm. this being the only evening when all the Cub Scoutrs and Instructors can attend.

SCOUTS: Since July four of Mr. Moore's boys have moved on. All four, Terry Bilveratone, Stephen Betts, Richard MacDonnell and Chris Horn were invested as Tenderfoots before leaving us and I have transferred them to Groups in their new districts and hope that there, they will continue on the Scouting Trail.
We have been pleased to welcome to our ranks Jimmie Morby and David Husband. The latter has transferred to us from Thornaby on Tees. We hope that they will enjoy to the ful1 a11 that Scouting can offer.
Mark Dodwell has gained his Sportsman Badge. The first I think to have been gained in this Group. Well done Mark.
Patrol Competition for September. Peewits 90, Woodpigeons 88 Owls 82.

SENIORS An Incidents Hike, part of the Adventurer Badge has been arranged for Sunday October 20th at 9.00 am.
The Seniors will continue to meet on, Tuesday evenings at 8 p.m. at H.Q. after Cubs.
I am pleased to record that Derek Wyeth has offered to assist with the Seniors in future.

HEAD QUARTERS. The time has come for us to re-paint the H. Q. Paint has been ordered and a start in washing down been made. It is a big job with our limited time but I hope all will help to get the job finished before the end of November. So far Sunday mornings have been set aside to do the work but if possible I would like to add one evening per week also. Offers of help from Parents would be greatly appreciated.

HOBBIES EXHIBITION. The Local Association had a very attractive stand and many people showed great interest. We hope that it has given the District a good boost.

JUDO CLASSES. I hope to be able to announce the date of starting very shortly, but it will probably Thursday evenings and not Tuesday as previously envisaged.

We are very grateful to the Switchgear Sports Club who through Alan Davies have given us mattresses and canvas and to Mr.Guilford who fetched them.

9th Annual Party. This has been fixed for November 30th.

DATES TO NOTE.
November 1Oth. Armistice Day Service, Bodicote Church . 3 pm.
November 30^th 9^th Birthday Party.

E.A.Davldson. Group Scoutmaster.
"Yenton"
51. Oxford Road,
Bodicote.

Banbury 3098