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October 2010 Storage: We are short of storage space with increasing Group external activities. A Planning application has been submitted to Staffordshire Moorlands District Council for a large storage shed to be sited next to the existing cabin. This is to be used to store wet weather equipment and gear, and act a s a drying room for equipment we bring back from activities and camps wet.  This will free up space in our undercroft for dry camp equipment and gear which we need to store better (and wet gear can damage this).
The new shed will also have a larger hard standing to provide suitable space for us to do outdoor scouting and guiding activities. 		 
August 2010 Every 4 years Girlguiding Staffordshire holds an International Camp at Shugborough, which our guides love attending. Its a chance to meet old friends and make new friends in a week long camp packed with fun and activities. Unity International Camp  
August 2009 Over our summer break 2009 -  the main hall ceiling and windows were replaced to increase the insulation to a modern standard and improve the appearance - we are now warm as toast.  
June 2009 Cardboard Sleepover: On 13 and 14 June the Guides took part for the second time in a Cardboard Sleepover in aid of Crisis for the Homeless as part of their Changing the World programme. 42 Guides and 11 Leaders slept in Cardboard boxes on a very hot weekend at Maer Guide Camp nr to Baldwins Gate Newcastle Staffs. Several other similar events also took place the same weekend at Beaudesert, Kibblestone and Aston
May 2009 Craft Fair: on 31 May 2009 the Brownies held a Craft Fair at the HQ to raise funds for a Brownie Holiday  
April 2009 Working Day: On Saturday 19 April a working day took place at the HQ which was attended by the Scouts, Explorers, Group Council members, Brownie, Guide, Scout and Explorer Leaders, and a few parents. Work involved a spring clean of the kitchen, the main hall, the toilets and tidying up of the Grounds and a lot ....of gardening.  Thanks to all those who took part your effort is much appreciated  
March 2009 Fundraising: A Guide Leader and two members from our Senior Section/Explorers are fundraising to go on international trips at Easter and August - please support them:_
Body Shop Party Thur 12 March   - We raised £68.50 - by £44.50 from 10% sales from Body Shop orders and £24 Raffle
Pie Peas and Quiz Night: Sat 21 March		  

14 Dec 2008:

 Carol Concert:
Members of our units took part in a Carol Concert at the HQ with a Christingle Theme

1 Nov 2008:

Bonfire and Firework's:
This year the Group purchased several Party tents with the money raised, these are to be used for Camps and large events, for the first time they were used at this years bonfire in Memory of Ted Mathews - Ted's Diner. 		 

November 2007

 The Annual Bonfire: Our annual Bonfire this year held on 3 November was again a great success, with a maximum capacity crowd. The fireworks were bigger and more spectacular than ever - thanks to the wonderful display team who carefully plan what goes off when. Food sold out. The glowsticks tent had a few additions with this year light torches a la 'star wars' on offer which went down especially well with the youngsters.

All proceeds from the event are donated to Stockton Brook Scout and Guide Association, and help with the running costs of our headquarters and to keep everyone's subs costs down. So your support, attendance and donations are much appreciated.

 

August 2007

 Scouting Centenary: The Scouting section got together with other members from our District at Stockton Brook HQ for a Sunrise camp to celebrate 100 Years of Scouting.  

 June 2007

 80th Birthday Celebration: Stockton Brook celebrated 80 Years of Scouting at Stockton Brook HQ with a Group Camp weekend at the Headquarters which many members attended.

The camp took place from a Friday to Sunday at the beginning of June. We could not have been more blessed with the weather. Cubs, Scouts, Explorers and Leaders camped in tents on the Field. Beavers and Guides camped out overnight in the HQ (separate rooms of course) and the Rainbows and Brownies visited on Saturday and Sunday.

We had games around the 80's theme, 80 handshakes, 80 signatures, 80 skips, 80 hops etc; a Treasure hunt; Kayaking, Canoeing and Raft building on the canal; an Its a knockout competition - with lots of water of course; a Bouncy Assault course - was great fun !!!; and of course we had to have a Camp Fire with singing, more singing, cheers, rounds and toasted marshmallows to finish off the fun.

The weather was so great that we all got to eat outside - breakfast dinner and tea for the entire weekend, lots and lots of food all cooked by our excellent camp cooks.

 
 

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