District Commissioner Debs Olsen for Kyle and Carrick District Scouts presented 2 Explorer Scouts Sean White and George McClure of the 48th Ayrshire Scout Group with their recent Duke of Edinburgh Awards.
George was presented with his Bronze Award after completing his Volunteering as a Young Leader helper for the Beaver section, doing football for his Physical with Troon Thistle and completing a First Aid course for his Skill section finishing his award with his Expedition in the Patna Hills discovering the Lost Mining Villages and their history.
Sean was presented with his Silver Award which he attained by carrying out doing his three disciplines of Skill in which he done Electronic Engineering, Physical in which he did Martial Arts achieving progression to his next Grade, Volunteering as a Young Leader helper for the Scout section and completing his award with his Expedition walking 57 miles over the three days from Glenbuck to Ayr.
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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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12th Ayrshire Cubs pack enjoying a treemendous time AERIAL TREE CLIMBING at Little Acorns CIC for their last night of the term.
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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18th Ayrshire have been busy recently with the return of their Annual Coffee Morning after two years off due to covid. It was held at St. Columba Church Hall in Ayr and was supported by Church members, parents, friends and other members of the community.
This year the coffee offering was taken up another level with the kind sponsorship of Rocket Monkey Roastery based locally in Ayr. There’s not much Rocket Monkey doesn’t know about coffee and our supporters loved learning about the ethical blends.
We once again had the generous support of former Cub Leader Kay taking charge of the plant stall. Parents supported the event with home baking, donations of items to sell plus hands on support on the day.
The event raised a record £1950! These funds help to support the Group but principally subsidise the Annual Group Camp at Lapwing Lodge which was held a week later.
James Edwards, 18th Ayrshire Group Scout Leader, said “we are really grateful to everyone who supported and attended our Coffee Morning, resulting in an really fantastic amount raised! Furthermore, it has meant that we have bolstered the relationships the Group has with the parents and community.”
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
If you are interested in volunteering with Beaver Scouts (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.
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A Scout from the 18th Ayrshire Scout Troop completed his Chief Scout Gold Award, the highest award in the Scout section. Hamish managed to complete all nine Scout Challenge Badges, tackling the final challenges during his Group Camp at Lapwing Lodge last week. Each challenge badge brings its own requirements, asking those participating to connect with their wider world; exploring different faiths; pitch a tent and practice their camping skills; work as a team to achieve a common goal and above all, learn something new!
Hamish has spends the last 4 years in the scouts section working towards getting this badge and we as leaders try our hardest to get every scout earning this award.
Hamish will now move up to Explorers in the coming months, to make more memories to last a lifetime. Well done Hamish!
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
If you are interested in volunteering with Beaver Scouts (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.
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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.
28th Ayrshire Scouts TroonMorrisons AyrDaynDayn and the Hillbillies
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.
Ronald McDonald House, GlasgowRoyal Hospital for Children GlasgowCrosshouse HospitalGrateful nurses in Crosshouse Hospital
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!’
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
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 onKyle and Carrick Scout District
Kyle and Carrick Scout District can be found on the South West coast of Scotland, part of the South West of Scotland Scout Region. The District covers an area of approximately 422 square miles from Ballantrae in the south to Dundonald in the north. We have 12 Groups across the District and 4 active Explorer Scout Units providing Scouting to over 900 young people within Beavers, Cubs, Scouts & Explorers. We are proud to be part of the largest co-educational youth movement in the UK.
Kyle and Carrick Scout District is delighted to announce, that after 2 years of zoom calls and social distancing activities, 24 young people have been selected to take part in 3 international Scouting events. These young travelers will be jetting off to South Korea for World Scout Jamboree in 2023, Explorer Belt Expedition to Romania 2022 , Blair Atholl International Jamborette 2022, for some unforgettable adventures of a lifetime.
Scouts and Explorers from 6 groups in the District have undertaken various qualifying stages to be selected, following the motto – Unlock a new world – meant for them. Scouts / Explorers from 12th Ayrshire Scout Group (Kingcase), 18th Ayrshire Scout Group (St Columba), 28th Ayrshire Scout Group / Tiger ESU (Troon), 31st Scout Group (Loans), 48th Ayrshire Scout Group (Dundonald) and 100th Scout Group / Burns ESU (Alloway) will be taking part in these events.
The World Scout Jamboree is held in a different country every 4th year and will be in South Korea for 2023. More than 40,000 Scouts from across the world will come together for the 25th World Scout Jamboree. The World Scout Jamboree is a World Organisation of the Scout Movement. We are so proud that 10 young people from Kyle and Carrick Scout District will be part of the next UK Contingent.
7 young people from Kyle & Carrick Scout District, will be taking part in the Explorer Belt Expedition to Romania in July 2022. The Explorers will take part in a ten-day expedition, travelling independently through the Transylvanian region of Romanian, gaining a real understanding of a different country, its culture, people and their way of life.
Finally, 7 young people have been selected to be part of the Scottish International Patrol Jamborette in July 2022 in Blair Atholl. 500 Scottish Explorer Scouts will camp alongside Scouts from around the world, working as a dual patrol of 12. There is an exciting programme of activities and the opportunity for our young people to form lasting international friendships.
These Scouts will become more than just travel buddies, they will become planners, fundraisers, motivators and mentors & hopefully the future leaders in our ever-growing Scout District.
Dillon Scout from 18th Ayrshire Scout Group said ‘I most excited about meeting new people from other cultures at the World Scout Jamboree in South Korea. I think I need to learn some more Korean before I go. Not sure how I’m going to cope with the heat!’
Scout Sophie from the 18th Ayrshire Scout Group said ‘I’m really looking forward to World Scout Jamboree, in South Korea. I love learning about other countries cultures and different types of food. I feel very lucky to have been chosen for this once in a lifetime opportunity. I’m hoping to be a more confident traveler. I’m also hoping to try many new things from food to activities I would never normally get to do.’
Most of our young people have been involved in Scouting since joining Beavers at six years old. These eager Scouts are now busy thinking of ways & working to raise funds of between £1,000 to £4,000 to help cover the costs of travel and event fees. Part of the WSJ participants fees also help towards enabling a Scout from a developing nation to attend.
Watch out for some amazing fundraising updates from our young people across our social media platforms.
Debs Olesen, District Commissioner for Kyle and Carrick Scout District said ‘Our young people are going to need all the help they can to raise this money, there are only so many times you can reasonably charge Granny for mowing her lawn!’. Kyle and Carrick Scout District would welcome the support of local businesses and organisations or anyone with an ingenious fund-raising idea that might help our young people on their way. We 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 link 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
If you are interested in volunteering with Beaver Scouts (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 onKyle and Carrick Scout District
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 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.
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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.”
Max Woosey
Well done to Max from the Beavers and Cubs in the 14th Ayrshire Scouts Group for never giving up, you are a true inspiration!
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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.
Setting up camp
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.
Sun salutation
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!🏕
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