This page is dedicated to providing details of how your youngsters can join our Group, the various people they will meet, what you can expect of us and what we expect of you and your children, as well as general information about our Group. |
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When Do Out Sections Meet?+ When Do Out Sections Meet?-
Each of our Sections normally meet once per week during the school term. There are often
opportunities for members to take part in events throughout the year. These might include
day outings, camps and expeditions as well as a whole host of other activities. Detailed
below are the normal meeting times for each of our Sections:
The Group meets in its Headquarters in Green Lane Close, Arundel, which is available to hire and is suitable for use as a location for Nights Away activities. |
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What Do Members Need?+ What Do Members Need?-
For the first few meetings, your child needs nothing at all to experience the magic of
Scouting. The Scout Association produces a range of uniforms for all age groups as well
as an extensive range of books to support the development of members as they progress
from the Beaver Scout Section through to the Scout Network.
Worthing Scout Shop Additionally, Scout Shops Ltd operate a mail order service and can be contacted on 01903 766921 or at www.scoutshops.com |
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What Will It Cost?+ What Will It Cost?-
The 1st Arundel Scout Group charges subscriptions ('subs') to cover - for example - costs
of equipment and materials and the upkeep of our Scout HQ. Current cost 7 GBP per month.
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Gift Aid+ Gift Aid- If you pay tax, the 1st Arundel Scout Group can use Gift Aid to claim 28p for every 1.00 GBP you give in subscriptions or donations. All you need to do is sign the Gift Aid Declaration that is included with the membership application form. All the money will be used to benefit members of our Scout Group. |
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Leadership+ Leadership-
The adults who run our Scout Group are called Scouters. Contrary to the belief of many,
they are unpaid volunteers who give freely of their time for the benefit of our young
people and fully support the aims of the Scout Association. All leaders are required to
undertake training or learning appropriate to their role. This training normally takes
place in their own time; the vast majority of our Leaders also have full-time jobs and
family commitments.
Title Name Telephone Beaver Scout Leader (BSL) Jane Edney 01903 883471 |
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Medical / Dietary Information+ Medical / Dietary Information-
It is essential that you inform the Section Leader if your child suffers from any medical
condition or if they require any specialist medicines or treatment. |
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Child Protection+ Child Protection- It is the policy of the Scout Association to safeguard the welfare of all members by protecting them from physical, sexual, and emotional harm. The Scout Association takes all reasonable steps to ensure that, through relevant procedures and training, members and adults taking part in Scout activities do so in a safe environment. |
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Parental Permission+ Parental Permission-
It is taken as understood that you give your permission for your child to take part in
Scout activities during the normal meeting time. However, when your child becomes a
member of our Group, in addition to providing the usual personal information, you will
also be asked to provide permission for your child to take part in activities that may
take place away from the Scout HQ. |
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Helping Scouting+ Helping Scouting-
The Scout Association is run by volunteers and it encourages parents and guardians to
assist in the leadership team on a regular or occasional basis. Any support that you or
your family can offer Scouting is welcomed, appreciated and valued. To that end, each
new member is given a welcome pack which contains blank Scout Association membership
forms and CRB forms. |
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Support Your Child+ Support Your Child- The Scout Association encourages you to support your child's involvement in Scoutingactivities:
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