14th Vale of Aylesbury Sea Scouts

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Thank you so much to the Rectory Foundation for awarding us with another £5,000 all going towards the big rebuild!

Thank you so much!

Blink and you’ll miss it! 😍😍😍😍😍

Only 24 hours have passed and yet even more has gone on!

And just like that we have a building!

Would you just look at the size of that! 😍😍😍😍😍

I’m not sure I’ve ever been so excited to see some walls going up, but this.. this just hits different 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

Join the 14th Vale of Aylesbury Sea Scouts as a Volunteer! 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of young people while having an incredible time? The 14th Vale of Aylesbury Sea Scouts are looking for enthusiastic adult volunteers to join our vibrant team. Whether you're interested in working with Beavers (ages 6-8), Cubs (ages 8-10½), or Scouts (ages 10½-14), we have a place for you in our group.

Why Volunteer with Us?

Volunteering with us isn't just about giving back—it's about gaining new skills, making friends, and having fun! You'll be part of an organization that helps over 140 young people weekly develop confidence, responsibility, and essential life skills. As a volunteer, you can lead exciting outdoor adventures, from sailing to archery, or get creative with activities like crafting and bridge-building.

What’s in It for You?

- Skill Development:
From leadership to outdoor survival, you'll develop a range of skills that are not only beneficial to the young people but can also enhance your personal and professional life.

- Community Impact:
Help shape the next generation by giving them the tools they need to thrive in life.

- Fun and Adventure:
Enjoy the thrill of adventure activities and the joy of seeing young people grow and succeed.

Get Involved Today!

Join us at the 14th Vale of Aylesbury Sea Scouts and be part of a team that’s dedicated to making a positive impact. Whether you can spare a few hours a month or are looking for a regular commitment, we have a role that fits your schedule.

For more information on how to get involved, visit our https://14thvaleofaylesburyseascouts.org.uk/volunteer-hub or contact us directly. Your next adventure starts here!

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For more details about our group and the opportunities available visit our website: https://14thvaleofaylesburyseascouts.org.uk or www.scouts.org

Volunteer Hub Join the adventure of volunteering with the Scout movement! Embrace the thrill of becoming a part of our dynamic team of adult volunteers. The Scout Association provides an exciting and comprehensive training program that empowers leaders to contribute at their own pace and comfort level. Whether yo...

How about a Scout HQ update to take your mind off of the miserable August weather!

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Exciting News for Young Adventurers! Join Our Beaver Colonies at 14th Vale of Aylesbury Sea Scouts 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

Are you looking for a fantastic opportunity for your 6 to 8-year-olds to explore new skills, make friends, and have loads of fun? Look no further! The 14th Vale of Aylesbury Sea Scouts is now welcoming new members to our Beaver Colonies.

Why Join the Beavers?

Beavers are part of the Scouting family, offering young children the chance to engage in a variety of activities that are both educational and fun. Each week, our Beaver Colonies gather to participate in exciting games, crafts, and outdoor adventures. Here are some of the benefits your child will enjoy:

Master New Skills: Beavers get the chance to try new activities and learn essential life skills.

Make Friends: It's a wonderful opportunity for your child to meet and make new friends in a supportive environment.

Have Adventures: From nature walks to treasure hunts, Beavers are always on the move and exploring the world around them.

Community Involvement: Beavers learn the importance of helping others and making a difference in their community.

Our dedicated adult leaders are there to guide and support the Beavers, ensuring a safe and enriching experience for every child. Leaders are often nicknamed after fun characters, making the environment even more welcoming and friendly

Enrolling your child in the Beavers at 14th Vale of Aylesbury Sea Scouts is simple and quick. Don’t miss out on this opportunity for your child to grow, learn, and have a blast.

For more information and to sign up, visit our website:
http://www.14thvaleofaylesburyseascouts.org.uk
or check out the Scouts website https://www.scouts.org.uk to learn more about the Beavers program and what it entails.

Get ready for your child to embark on an exciting journey with the Beavers!

Scouts We prepare young people with skills for life. Each year we help over 460,000 girls and boys enjoy fun and adventure while developing skills to succeed. Do more. Learn more. Be more.

Well thats site all ready for the building to start arriving Monday big thanks to robyn inkley Oli Inkley Daniel Inkley and Nick Pollard for helping out this evening

Another day another photo dump 😍😍

Just more photos and if you look closely enough you might be able to work out the layout of the building! 😏

HQ Progress Check! 😍

Thank you to Plantforce for lending the required vehicles to get us on our way to the new building!

The scaffolding is up and it won’t be long till the building really starts to come alive!

Some of the unit did some training earlier in the week to become the next cohort of young leaders for the group!

Well done!! 🎉🎉

Explorer Scout Unit looking for more volunteers How can you help some teenagers?

Is that an actual floor I see? 👀😍

Headquarters progress check!

Another week, another layer has been added to the new headquarters!

It’s starting to take shape 🎉

HQ Progress update!! Monday 24/6/2024

Been a while since we last saw how the new headquarters was taking shape

Certainly looks impressive so far!

Have a great day at the beaveree team!

Follow Buckinghamshire Scouts for updates throughout the day

Another massive step as we come back out of the ground with the block and beam floor...... time-lapse video to come of the dig out and concrete pour

The first blocks have been laid, another exciting step forward in delivering a fantastic building for the young people that are apart of the group now and for the future 🎉🎉🎉

Anyone else getting more excited the longer we go on?

We just love a bit of good news don’t we?!

Well the builders have been hard at work today and have managed to lay all of the concrete needed for the foundations in one day!

Long may it continue!

09:00 tomorrow morning, another milestone will be reached with the laying of the new foundation concrete! 🎉🎉🎉🎉

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I am pleased to announce we have just secured another £10,000 in a successful grant application with the Heart of Bucks!

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And there it was.....gone. groundworks start next week 14th Vale of Aylesbury Sea Scouts

Turns out the 'slab' was only 6 inches thick on a bed of flint...... that may be part of the reason it was soooo cold 😵‍💫🥶

Well the works have truly started now! 🎉🤩

The last pieces of the equipment over the last 53 years stored away, thanks to Cleveland Containers who have provided us with the containers needed whilst the headquarters is being built.

They have also provided the District Scout Shop with a portacabin to use whilst the works are ongoing to allow the shop to continue to serve everyone across Buckinghamshire Scouts and beyond!

Our wonderful Group Scout Leader (or now also know as Group Lead Volunteer) Kevin John breaking ground on the building ready for tomorrow mornings work to begin!

An Era Comes To A Close ⚜️🥹🥹

Since our group's early days our hut, our home, has seen generations of young people & volunteers come through and get the chance to experience what scouting is all about.

Next week kicks off for our group's next chapter, ready to welcome new generations of young people & volunteers to get to have the experience of what scouting is all about, giving opportunities to learn skills that last a lifetime.

So for now, thanks old girl for what you’ve given to us all, it’s been a blast!

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It is with great pleasure that I am pleased to announce that the whole group has been awarded the Commendation Award by our County Commissioner James Williamson for the Fantastic effort in raising £8,500 for the £5 challenge.

An amazing achievement and testament to the hard work, enthusiasm & efforts you all went to in raising as much money as you could all going to the big rebuild!

Well done everyone!

Buckinghamshire Scouts

Don’t forget, tonight is the last chance to see the Scout Hut before the power is turned off, knocked down and rebuilt.

If you were a Beaver, Cub, Scout or Venture Scout in times gone by why not pop down and see the building that helped to shape you as a person!

The hut is open between 19:00 - 21:00 tonight on the Wendover Rd behind the pace centre.

We hope to see you then!