On 29th January 2012 at 10:00 am the 61st will be holding a sponserd walk. We would like you all to come along and join us in a winter walk with your family to raise some much needed funds for the group. The walk will be 5 miles long and will take in Wooley Wood, Concord Park and on through Ecclesfield, returning on the Trans Pennine Trail.
For more info email the 61st at:
sheffieldscouts61st@hotmail.co.uk
                         or
Ask your leader for a letter at your next meeting.
REMEMBER: If you want to take part in the sponsored walk make sure you tell Joe (or your leader) and get a sponsorship form.
Yours in scouting
61st Sheffield

This years birthday campfire will be held on Saturday the 16th July at the Scout H.Q 61 Standon Road, around about 6:45 p.m. If you are intrested please ask Joe or your Ledaer for a letteAll Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Parents/Guardians, Grandparents and Family Members are invited to attend the groups 96th Camp Fire and B.B.Q Supper.
PROGRAMME:
Beavers, Cubs, Scouts to arrive in full uniform at 6:45 P.M.
Beavers entertain.
A G M The short official bit and presentations.
Cubs mummer's play.
Camp Fire 7:40 pm
Supper 8:15 pm

BRING YOUR LOUDEST SINGING VOICE AND A FOLDING CHAIR IF POSSIBLE AS SEATS ARE LIMITED.
ALL WELCOME ITS FREE BUT WE WILL BE RUNNING A RAFFLE TO PAY FOR SUPPER.
ANY QUESTIONS RING JOE ON 0114 2490841 OR 07776076896.

We may not of won but the 61st should still be extremely proud. With a team of 3 Cubs who went ahead and still played every match which for that they were awarded most Scout like behaviour. Also the couts team b were also given an award for most scout like behaviour.

The Fun Night Hike will start from Silverwood Scout Camp, Barnsley, Silkstone.The time your team departs from Silverwood will not be notified until Thursday night, so you will need to contact Joe on friday on 0114 2490841 or mobile 07776076896. You need to arrange your own transport. You will need: Sleeping bag, Nightwear, Wash kit, Plate, Mug, Cutlery and a Change of clothes all packed in a bag to leave in your tent at the campsite. To take on the night hike you will need drinks, snacks and a torch. You must where strong shoes/boots, warm clothes and a waterproof coat.If you need directions to silverwood please contact Joe. Pick up time for Saturday Morning is approximatley 11:00am. Please check on Friday.

Yours in Scouting
                                 Ashley    

Well done to 61st team 1 for coming 4th which was Lydia, Ellis, Chloe and Emily who made carrot and corriander soup for starters, then pork eye steak for main and for desserts berry cheesecake. Also to 61st team 2 who came 2cnd with just half a point inbetween them and 1st place. This was Ashley, Josh and Tom who made Leek and potato soup for starters, bangers and mash for main and for desserts lemon cheesecake. Well done to both teams great teamwork and a great day.
Yours in scouting Ashley. 

Meet at Silverwood scout campsite, Barnsley road in full uniform for 7pm. Child must be collected on the sunday for 3 pm.
Yours in scouting Ashley

Unfortunaley in deep regret the northen lights showcase has been cancelled due to the decreasing availabililty of funding. However the northen ligths team has said they are extremely proud of the talent of everyone in the region. The cost of the cast constribution will be refunded over the coming days by the northen lights team and the ticket sales refund will be made by the sheffield arena team.  Yours In scouting Ashley

Well done to Lydia, Josh, Conor, Thomas,Charlotte and Joe for winning this years outdoor cooking comp. It is also the second year running the 61st has won the outdoor cooking comp. The theme was a meal fit for santa. For the main they cooked a christmas stew including turkey, potatoes, carrots, onions, sausages, bacon and sage and onion dumplings. And for a deserts a invation christmas pudding. Again well done to all that turned up.