The Big Scout Jubilee Coffee Morning

May 31, 2022May 31, 2022 / haineyf / Leave a comment

As part of the Queens Platinum Jubilee Celebrations, the Beavers, Cubs and Scouts from the 14th Ayrshire Scout Group (Prestwick) held a special Jubilee Coffee Morning, in aid of MacMillan Cancer Support. Family, friends, St Nicholas Church members and the wider Prestwick community joined in the party on Saturday 28th May 2022, at St Nicholas Church Hall.

The young people sold Home Baking, which was generously donated by our parents , tea,coffee and juice, served in Union Jack cups and plates. There was even a special performance from the Beaver Scouts!

Beaver Scout Jacob said “it was fun singing on the stage to all the people.”

But what everyone wanted to know was who had won the Great Scout Jubilee Bake off?

All our Beavers, Cubs and Scouts were invited to create a Show Stopping Cake using the theme Scouting Through The Jubilee Years, Prestwick’s Mary Berry – Lara Given and Paul Hollywood – Craig Hull were the judges!

We asked the young people to be creative as they wanted whether it be badge work they had earned through the Queens reign or an important event they had been involved in or done with the Scouts. Well these young people did not disappoint! The work they put into the Show Stoppers was amazing. From bonfire cakes to sail boats to full on adventure cakes, they were truly all worthy of winning the Jubilee Apron.

The Beaver Scout Section winner was won by Isaac C campfire creation. Isaac said ‘I loved baking my cake, and my favourite part was making the campfire on top. I was so excited when I won, I couldn’t believe it!’

The Cub Section was won by Aidan. Aidan said “It was fun making the figures for my cake and I was really surprised to win a prize.”

Scout Section was won by Sebastien. Sebastien said “it was fun and I was so happy I won although they were all winners. The hall looked amazing and it was great to see how busy it was. Great atmosphere!”

Overall winner earning the Star Baker apron, went to Cub Scout Jack for his recreation of a Cub Adventure. Jack said ” I wanted to make a cake from our trip to Dalcairney falls, I loved the gorge jumping the best! The cake was a chocolate cake and I used chocolate icing and sweets to make it look like rocks. I put shimmer on the blue icing to make it look like water .”

All the entries for The Great Scout Jubilee Bake Off were amazing, making the judging that little bit harder. Watch out Britain we have got the next Star Baker in Prestwick!

“It was nice to see parents and other people’s Grans come along. He said it must be nice for them to all get a chance to chat and eat cake.” Harry Beaver Scout.

Cub Mum Lucy said”the Jubilee Coffee Morning was so lovely and great to mix with everyone again! All of the cakes entered into the bake off were very impressive. Thankyou Ayrshire Scout group for a lovely morning.”

Judith, Mum of Cub Scout Harris said “Harris absolutely loved his morning… especially winning a £10 voucher for West Coast Butchers in the raffle, which burnt a hole in his pocket. Here he is enjoying his winning chicken drumsticks.”

Debbie a Scout Mum said, “the coffee morning was fantastic! It was so lovely to see all the boys working hard to raise money and also to see people from across the community all coming together in one place again! We shared a table with a lady who was 94 and thoroughly enjoying the buzz and the lovely cake!”

All the Great Scout Jubilee Bake Off competitors received a special Jubilee tea pot badge and the winners received a unique crown badge, something to timestamp the event with.

A huge thank you to everyone that came and supported our special Jubilee Coffee Morning, the Group managed to raise over £600 for MacMillan Cancer Support. A special thank you to the local business that donated so generously to our raffle – Inspirations, Keen Glass, West Coast Butcher, Emporium, Wrights, Dermalounge, Black Hay, and Holly Blue. From the welcome party at the door to the washer uppers, to our talented bakers and supporters, the 14th Ayrshire Scout Group would like to thank everyone for helping us celebrate the Queens Platinum Jubilee year in style!

Meet the Scout Section Leaders from the 14th Ayrshire Scout Group. From left to right Adam Nutt, Fiona Hainey, Craig Hull, Mark Hainey, Joanne King, Daniela Villwock, Michelle Strong and Lara Given.

Kyle and Carrick District Scouts have set up a Just Giving page with the aim of providing some support to all our young people attending International Camps in the future. If you would like to donate, helping towards achieving their Scouting dream please follow the button below. Every penny helps Kyle and Carrick District Scouts to grow and reach more young people from all backgrounds. Your donation will help send young people on life changing camps around the world. The possibilities are endless. #skillsforlife

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Treemendous Time at Cubs

May 30, 2022May 31, 2022 / haineyf / Leave a comment

12th Ayrshire Cubs pack enjoying a treemendous time AERIAL TREE CLIMBING at Little Acorns CIC for their last night of the term.

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“Eggs”tra Special Cub Scout

April 18, 2022May 28, 2022 / haineyf / Leave a comment

Cub Scout Dayn from the 14th Ayrshire Scout group was on a mission to collect as many Easter Eggs and toiletries for children in hospital over Easter. Young people who will benefit from Dayn’s Easter kindness, are the patients at the Royal Hospital for Children Glasgow, Crosshouse Hospital, Ronald McDonald House and the Yorkhill Charity. After a heart felt appeal from Dayn, who has complex heart defects and attends the Royal Hospital for Children regularly for check ups and open heart operations, the Kyle and Carrick District Scout members jumped into action.

BEAVERS, Cubs and Scouts from the 18th Ayrshire Scout Group (St Columba), 28th Ayrshire Scouts (Troon) 14th Ayrshire Scout Group (Prestwick) and Morrison’s Ayr, shelled out for chocolate treats, to give Easter Bunny Cub Scout Dayn, from Prestwick, a hand to make this year’s Easter appeal a success.

Dayn said “A massive thank you to everyone that gave so generously to my’ Easter Appeal, I am overwhelmed with everyone’s generosity. I know these Easter treats will bring a smile to a persons face that’s in hospital or having treatment over Easter. Thank you so much!”

Dayn delivered over 302 Easter treats, toiletries and toys to the sick children and their parents over the Easter period, hopefully bringing a smile to their faces.

Hillbillies MCC Easter Egg Run Crosshouse Hospital

Dayn was lucky enough to join the Hillbillies MCC Easter Egg Run to Crosshouse University Hospital. These amazing guys raised over £3,000 for the hospital along with Dayns 150 Easter treats to the children in Crosshouse Hospital during the Easter.

Fiona Hainey Group Scout Leader for the 14th Ayrshire Scouts Group said ‘Dayn is a gift to those he’s around. His positive attitude and charitable nature is humbling. Dayn has tirelessly collected seasonal treats for the children in the hospitals of Ayrshire and Glasgow for years now and the Scout Groups from the Kyle and Carrick District are delighted to be part of his Easter and Christmas appeals every year. Dayn you are awesome!’

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If you are interested in helping out with Beavers (boys and girls aged 6 to 8), Cubs (boys and girls aged 8 to 10), Scouts (boys and girls aged 10 to 14), or Explorers (boys and girls aged 14 to 17) or helping in the background with things such as building maintenance, finances etc, please contact Kyle and Carrick Scouts using the link below.

If you would like to join Scouts Association in South Thanks Ayrshire we have groups across the Kyle and Carrick District. Find more information on Kyle and Carrick Scout District

Beach Buddies Help At Annual Beach Clean, Prestwick

March 31, 2022March 31, 2022 / haineyf / Leave a comment

14th Ayrshire (Prestwick) Beavers, and Cubs Scouts came out on a beautiful Spring morning on Saturday 26th March to assist in the annual Rotary Club Beach Clean, Prestwick. With fabulous parents in tow, the young people’s strong work ethics and their efforts really paid off. The Beavers and Cubs were part of the local volunteering team to clean up Prestwick’s beach. They collected a great deal of rubbish.

They met at Prestwick Beach (near Kidzplay) to distribute the equipment (litter pickers and rubbish bags) which were very kindly donated to our Scout Group by South Ayrshire Council. The aim was to clean the grass verges and hedges along the shoreline along with the beach itself, to make it a nicer walk for the Prestwick residents, visitors and wildlife, there was a range of rubbish from bottles and cans to sweet wrappers and BBQs.

Beaver Leader Michelle Strong said ‘Great to see to so many Beavers, Cubs and parents getting involved in their community. They all did amazing. ‘

Beaver Dylan
I even found a wheely bin lid?!

The Beavers and Cubs are working towards their Community Impact Activity Badge. The young people identified this important local event run by The Rotary Club of Prestwick to help clean up Prestwick’s’ beautiful coastline.

Thanks to everyone who turned up for Prestwick’s Beach Clean especially The Rotary Club Of Prestwick for organising this annual event and South Ayrshire Council for their support and supplying the litter pickers and plastic bags.

If you would like to join Scouts Association in South Thanks Ayrshire we have groups across the Kyle and Carrick District. Find more information on Kyle and Carrick Scout District

Beavers and Cubs Support Max’s Big Camp Out

March 30, 2022March 31, 2022 / haineyf / Leave a comment

North Devon’s ‘The Boy in the Tent’ Max Woosey who has spent more than 600 nights sleeping under canvas, for charity, celebrated his second anniversary of Max’s incredible challenge on Saturday 26th March! Last year, hundreds of children from around the world joined Max to celebrate his first anniversary of camping out by having their own campout. This year, the Scouts Association, with a little help from celebrity pal, Bear Grylls, held a second Big Camp Out!

Beavers and Cubs from the 14th Ayrshire Scout Group Prestwick showed their support to Max by finding a perfect camping spot, whether that was in their back gardens, making amazing dens out of cushions or sleeping in camper vans. Raising funds for a charity of the young peoples choice.

The Cubs built campfires to cook dinner on at Prestwick beach. There was hotdogs and buns, marshmallows and hot chocolate, to get warmed up for their sleeping adventure. Even a few Bats starting flying around the sea front to see what the excitement was! Then the Cubs went home to set up camp.

Cub Scout Dayn
Dayn en route for his overnight camping essentials, had to stop for a wee photobomb 🤣🎡

Beaver Cohen said
Happy camping everyone. I am very excited to sleep in my tent tonight. Think I might do it all week.

Max has inspired the Scouts Association and thousands of children to take part in Max’s Big Camp Out which raised awareness of children’s mental health, and he says: “It makes me so happy to know I’m helping other people. Being a scout has helped me with everything in life, it definitely has been something I have enjoyed. It has shown me the importance of team work and also that being kind and helping others is the way I want to live my life. My dad has always taught me KIT – Kindness, Integrity and Try hard and I feel these are in line with the philosophy of the scouts.”

Well done to Max from the Beavers and Cubs in the 14th Ayrshire Scouts Group for never giving up, you are a true inspiration!

You can sponsor Max at https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/max-woosey1

If you would like to join Scouts Association in South Thanks Ayrshire we have groups across the Kyle and Carrick District. Find more information on Kyle and Carrick Scout District

What Would A Camp Be Without a Fire…

March 29, 2022March 30, 2022 / haineyf / Leave a comment

Normality resumed for the 14th Ayrshire Scout Group (Prestwick) when 17 Scouts, 4 Leaders, 2 young leaders and a parent helper enjoyed an overnight camp at the Nether Auchendrane Girlguiding Activity Centre, on 26th March.

Camping is fun and it’s good for young peoples mind, body, and spirit. It helps them learn to rely on themselves – on their own skills and knowledge. When young people go camping as a Scout, they will develop skills that they will take throughout their life. The 14th Ayrshire Scouts really enjoyed setting up camp and getting out and about in the great outdoors once again.

Scout Harrison
I had a great time!

Scout Finlay R
I had a ball on my first Scout Camp!

14th Ayrshire Scout Leader Joanne King said ‘The sun was shining, the stage was set for a perfect first camp for 14th Ayrshire Scouts! Scouts and leaders enjoyed a weekend at Nether Auchendrane Activity Centre, Alloway. They built their tents that would be their home for the night, played rounders, football, completed a hike, tried pioneering, had a camp fire, sang campfire songs (some excellent singing can I say!) and played campfire games and told jokes around the flames. Hot chocolate drank , s’mores made and eaten – everything that is required for a perfect camp!

Lots of fun and laughs were had on a beautiful starry sky, we even got to see the International Space Station fly by, all before Jack Frost paid us a visit! The chilly March night was worth it for the beautiful sun rise on Sunday morning, with some Sun Salutations thrown in.

Everyone went home tired and unwashed – but very happy! A few wet odd socks and camping utensils left behind, but that wouldn’t be a camp without that.

I was so proud of all our Scouts, they worked together, played together and shared stories together, that’s what a Scout Camp is all about. Life skills – tick!
Happy Leaders – tick! ⚜️
Bring on the next one!🏕

If you would like to join Scouts Association in South Thanks Ayrshire we have groups across the Kyle and Carrick District. Find more information on Kyle and Carrick Scout District

Beaver Scouts Slept Where……

March 25, 2022March 25, 2022 / haineyf / Leave a comment

On Friday 18th March, 18 excited Beavers and 5 leaders from 14th Ayrshire Scout Group Prestwick, had their first face to face camp in over 2 years in St Nicholas Church Hall, Prestwick.

A Beaver Scout sleepover is a fantastic opportunity to give young people the chance to explore new subjects, learn new skills and have a lot of fun. This sleepovers was packed full of adventure and fun, both for Beaver Scouts and Leaders.

For a lot of Beaver Scouts, a sleepover may be their first experience of
a night away from home without their parents. It may be the Beaver Scout’s first taste of overnight Scouting, so it’s so important that the young people have a good experience. It gives The young people the opportunity to achieve a “first” for themselves – once the sleepover is completed a new found sense of confidence sets in.

Their adventure started by designing and building a car out of cardboard boxes for the Drive In movie later on in the evening. Formula 1 designers take note!

Then there were some games played and then it was time to pitch tents for sleeping in. Well done Beavers it’s not the easiest think pitching a tent in a church hall.

Beds were set up, PJs on ready for the Drive In movie. But before the movie could start there was a special birthday celebration for Beaver Isaac. Happy birthday was sung and cake was eaten. Then it was pick and mix time before settling down to watch the big screen.

Beaver Isaac C said ‘I had the best birthday on Beaver Camp, I ate cake and slept in a tent with my friends.’

All 18 Beavers were tucked up in their sleeping bags by 11.00 and chatting slowly petered out and then there was silence.

By 7am all the Beaver Scouts were awake with their batteries fully charged, and it was time for breakfast. Then everyone dismantled camp, packed bags and played some games before parents arrived to collect their young ones and hear all about their first sleepover.

Fiona Beaver Scout Leader said ‘This was the first sleepover in 2 years, so it’s great to get back to what Scouts are meant to do. All the young Beavers were amazing taking the experience in their stride. It was heart warming to hear one of the young people saying, ‘That was the greatest camp ever! Roll on many more to come.’

If you would like to join Scouts Association in South Thanks Ayrshire we have groups across the Kyle and Carrick District. Find more information on Kyle and Carrick Scout District

Spreading a Little Kindness Through Art

February 4, 2022March 7, 2022 / haineyf / Leave a comment

A painted rock, is sometimes called a kindness stone, its simply a rock that someone has taken and decorated.

I am sure everyone in Prestwick has stumbled upon a colourful, hand-painted stone, decorated by the fantastic Chris Rutter, one of Prestwick’s true gems! Chris has sprinkled positivity around Prestwick with her hand painted stones for young people and adults alike to find and enjoy for the last few years. These stones have sparked joy, friendly competition and brighten up peoples entire days.

The 14th Ayrshire Beaver Scouts (Prestwick) were lucky enough to have Chris come and do a master class with them. The young Beavers had to go and scavenge Prestwick Beach for the right size of flat stones or slates ready to listen to Chris about how best to decorate their stones for the Easter stone hunt.

As you can see from the photos it may have got a bit messy, but that’s just being a Beaver Scout. All the Beavers and leaders loved hearing how Chris got into painting stones and spreading her kindness into the Prestwick community.

Chris Rutter said ‘what a great night I had painting stones with the Beavers, they did so well.’

Jacob Beaver Scout said ‘it was really fun painting the stones with the marker pens.’

Beaver Leader Lara said ‘Such a fabulous night with Chris decorating stones to put around Prestwick. All stones are Easter inspired 🐣 Lovely to see the beavers show off their impressive art skills!’

Beavers, Cubs and Scouts from the 14th Ayrshire Group (Prestwick) have always supported Chris with the hiding of her fabulous painted stones. So it will be even more special when the Beavers hide their own Easter Masterpieces for the Prestwick Community to find. Keep an eye out for them during the Easter weekend!

A massive thank you to Chris for giving up her time to engage with the 14th Ayrshire Beaver Scout Group. The young people have definitely learnt how an act of kindness can change someone’s day for the better. What an unsung hero Chris Rutter is for Prestwick!

If you would like to join Scouts Association in South Ayrshire we have groups across the Kyle and Carrick District. Find more information on Kyle and Carrick Scout District

Hitting the Night Trail

January 29, 2022January 29, 2022 / haineyf / Leave a comment

21 Scouts from the 14th Ayrshire Scout Group Prestwick, went on a night hike to Troon on Friday 28th January.

The Scouts made the most of the dry but cold evening and enjoyed their first night hike of the year. Two things make a night hike that bit more challenging : firstly, walking, secondly, without sunlight to aid visibility. The young people learnt to navigate their way with torches and the night sky.

As part of this night hike the Scouts were working on their teamwork too. Each patrol shared the load of a rucksack carrying logs or golf balls or bottled water. Two hands or shoulders were better than one. But a group was even better! The Scouts worked in their patrols to literally lighten the load. The Scouts pooled their resources, and shared leadership—learning to cooperate with one another and work together was the main priority.

Joanne King, Scout Leader for the 14th Ayrshire Scout Group said ‘ It was impressive to see these young people embracing the great outdoors at night. With almost 5 miles walked, its not bad for a Friday evening in January! Well done 14th Ayrshire Scouts you were awesome!!’

Tired legs waiting for the train back to Prestwick

If you would like to join Scouts Association in South Thanks Ayrshire we have groups across the Kyle and Carrick District. Find more information on Kyle and Carrick Scout District

A Christmas Hero

December 24, 2021April 12, 2022 / haineyf / Leave a comment

Eight-year-old Beaver Scout Dayn, who has complex heart defects, challenged himself to collect 150 selection boxes and Christmas goodies to make this year extra special for children that are in hospital over Christmas.

Dayn started his appeal by asking the young people of the 14th Ayrshire Scout Group (Prestwick) which include Beavers, Cubs and Scouts, to donate a selection box or Christmas goodies. The support Dayn received was amazing from not only his fellow Scout members giving to his appeal. Very quickly he had smashed his target with the 18th Ayrshire Scout Group donating as well as Kingcase Primary School (where Dayn attends school), Morrisons Ayr and the wider Prestwick Community adding to his total.

University Hospital Crosshouse said ‘A huge thank you to everyone who supported Dayn’s Christmas charity appeal. At the last count a massive 215 Selection boxes were donated and over 70 essential toiletries
This is a simple albeit humble act of kindness that will definitely put a huge smile on each child’s face who has been admitted and will be admitted over the Christmas period.
Also supporting parents and guardians who didn’t have time to pack any personal care items prior to their child’s admission ❤️.’

Dayn said ‘I really enjoyed collecting for the other children at the hospital and loved sharing all the selection boxes and Christmas goodies out.

14th Ayrshire Scout leader Fiona Hainey said: “When Dayn asked our Beaver Group to help with his appeal our full Scout Group never hesitates. “Dayn has always shown a commitment to helping others who are less fortunate them himself.

“Dayn is a gift to those he’s around. His positive attitude and charitable nature is humbling. Young people like Dayn represent the best values and traditions of Scouting. “I could not be prouder of him,‘

If you would like to join Scouts Association in South Thanks Ayrshire we have groups across the Kyle and Carrick District. Find more information on Kyle and Carrick Scout District

Kyle & Carrick District Scouts

Scouting for all

Prestwick

The Big Scout Jubilee Coffee Morning

Treemendous Time at Cubs

“Eggs”tra Special Cub Scout

Dayn delivered over 302 Easter treats, toiletries and toys to the sick children and their parents over the Easter period, hopefully bringing a smile to their faces.

Beach Buddies Help At Annual Beach Clean, Prestwick

Beavers and Cubs Support Max’s Big Camp Out

What Would A Camp Be Without a Fire…

Beaver Scouts Slept Where……

Spreading a Little Kindness Through Art

Hitting the Night Trail

A Christmas Hero