BURNSISH NIGHT – Saturday 25th January 2025 29 November 2024 (updated 4 December 2024) | By Mike Maclean Prepare for a great night out and join us at the Scout Hall on Saturday, 25 January 2025, for our ‘Burnsish Night’ with Ceilidh Music provided by Struan Young (of the ‘Pulse Ceilidh Band’). This is a party you’ll not want to miss! There will be plenty more action on the night with a bar, hot bites – some themed, dancing, raffle and other games. Doors Open 6.45pm Tickets £7 – purchasing info below The Doors, Bar and Hot Snack Stall are all open from 6.45pm with the first dance at 7.30pm and the party lasts until late. Last year was a great success! Tickets are available from: On the door on the night at £7; the Beaver, Cub and Scout Sections on their meeting nights. Payment may be made by cash or card to the leaders at £6 per ticket in the 15 minutes immediately after the end of the Section meeting; and Online at £7 on Eventbrite here.
Festive Coffee Morning 18 November 2024 (updated 29 November 2024) | By Steve Hall Enjoy a Tea or Coffee with a Filled Roll and a unique shopping experience at the Scout Hall , South Trinity Road. Try your luck at our Scout Tombola, or browse the stalls which include Christmas Gifts, Christmas Cards and Crafts and Bric a Brac. Be sure not to miss the Inverleith St Serfs Brownies stall for Festive Treats! Running from 9:30am to 1:30pm. Enjoy a tea or coffee with a filled role and peruse the stalls, including: Our Scout Tombola Christmas Gifts Inverleith St Serfs Brownies Crafts & Cards for Christmas Tickets are £3.50 at the door, or in advance from our Beaver, Cub and Scout sections.
Spooky Bonfire Night – Saturday 9th November 2024 10 October 2024 (updated 31 October 2024) | By admin Our ever popular Spooky Bonfire Night and Fireworks display is back for 2024! Fireworks displays – early show for wee ones at around 7:15pm, main show is after 8pm Bonfire after the main fireworks Hot food & drink, licensed bar Sparklers Marshmallow toasting at our mini-fire Ticketing Info: Capacity is limited, so don’t dawdle – ticket information below: Costs £5/head and £15 for a family (family is 2 adults and up to 3 kids) Online ticket reservation is sold out – For those already booked, remember you pay at the gate on the night, but you must arrive by 7pm to claim! Eventbrite Extra tickets will be available at the gate on the night, queue early to avoid disappointment! Extra tickets are usually available after the early show finishes, when families with very young children tend to leave. So if you don’t get in at first, it’s worth trying again around 7:30pm/8pm. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. All funds raised go to support our Scout Group – we’re all volunteers, but our building needs maintained, insured, heated & lit – find out more
Trinity Challenge 21/9/24 24 September 2024 (updated 24 September 2024) | By Steve Hall Thanks to all that took part in the challenge and the AGM at the weekend. The overall winners were Team Cormac, so well done! The full results and answers can be seen here: RESULTS AND ANSWERS
Trustee Vacancies 23 May 2024 (updated 10 October 2024) | By Mike Maclean Dear Parents and Carers, As we head into the summer break, we hope that your young person has enjoyed the experiences offered by Scouts Goldenacre this past year. Planning for next term is well underway and includes a revival of our Group trip to Europe, along with our now famous Bonfire Night, and Festive Coffee Morning fundraisers. Our Leadership team will also be planning next term’s regular programme aimed at helping our young people develop their #SkillsForLife. Scouts Goldenacre is a dynamic and active Group, with a strong demand for places. Whilst the leadership team focus is on developing and delivering the programme to our young people, the Group’s management/oversight requirements are handled via our Registered Charity (which is managed by our Trustee Board), and Group Leadership Team. Our Trustees carry out vital responsibilities such as managing our finances, making sure the Group follows the Scouting guidelines/rules, and making sure our activities with young people are run in the safest way possible. We are currently looking for 3 new Trustees to join our Trustee Board and would welcome individuals willing to get involved and add their experience and support. We rely on people like you playing their part to help give young people opportunities to dream big, give it a go, and build skills for life. Whilst some specific skills/knowledge may fit well, the most important requirements are enthusiasm, and a willingness to get involved. Scouts happens best when a lot of us give a little. Trustee appointments are for between 1 and 3 years; so you’re not signing up for a lifelong commitment – just to help out when you can. Should you be interested in being a Trustee and wish to find out more, kindly let us know either via email (gsl@104thedinburghne.co.uk} or by contacting any of our Section Leaders. You will be made very welcome! Trustee appointments will be confirmed at our AGM on 21 September, so to get the ball rolling now, please let us know of your interest as soon as possible and, in any event, by Tuesday 3rd September. Yours in Scouting, Keith McRae. Chair of the Trustee Board Scouts Goldenacre
Spring Coffee Morning – Saturday 11th May 2024 9 March 2024 (updated 10 October 2024) | By Mike Maclean Enjoy a Tea or Coffee with a Filled Roll at our Scout Hall! We’re open 9:30am – 1:30pm, with stalls to include: Our Scout Tombola Inverleith St Serfs Brownies Cards & Gifts Games & Bric-a-Brac We’ll be having Outdoor Stalls as well – to book a pitch to sell items please email us at goldenacrescouts@gmail.com. A pitch costs £10. Coffee Morning tickets are £3.50 and are available: on the door; or in advance from Beavers, Cubs or Scouts. Entry to the Outdoor Stalls is free.
BURNSISH NIGHT – Saturday 27th January 2024 10 January 2024 (updated 10 October 2024) | By Mike Maclean Prepare for a great night out and join us at the Scout Hall on Saturday, 27 January 2024, for our ‘Burnsish Night’ with Ceilidh Music again provided by Scott Leslie (of the Scott Leslie Ceilidh Band). This is a party you’ll not want to miss! There will be plenty more action on the night with a bar, hot bites – some themed, dancing, raffle and other games. Doors Open 6.45pm Tickets £5 – purchasing info below The Doors, Bar and Hot Snack Stall are all open from 6.45pm with the first dance at 7.30pm and the party lasts until late. Last year was a sell out and we anticipate similar… Tickets are available from: the Beaver, Cub and Scout Sections on their meeting nights. Payment may be made by cash or card to the leaders at £5 per ticket in the 15 minutes immediately after the end of the Section meeting; Online by going to our Eventbrite here. Please note Eventbrite tickets are £6 to cover the fees Evenbrite charge us for online ticket sales; or On the door on the night at £5.
Festive Coffee Morning – Sat 2nd Dec 2023 31 October 2023 (updated 10 October 2024) | By Mike Maclean Come and enjoy our annual Festive Coffee morning this December at the Scout Hall. Running from 9:30am to 1:30pm. Enjoy a tea or coffee with a filled role and peruse the stalls, including: Our Scout Tombola Christmas Gifts Inverleith St Serfs Brownies Crafts & Cards for Christmas Tickets are £3 at the door, or in advance from our Beaver, Cub and Scout sections.
Spooky Bonfire Night – Saturday 4th November 11 October 2023 (updated 10 October 2024) | By admin Our ever popular Spooky Bonfire Night and Fireworks display is back for 2023! Fireworks displays – early show for wee ones at 7:15pm, main show after 8pm Bonfire after the main fireworks Hot food & drink, licensed bar Sparklers Marshmallow toasting at our mini-fire Capacity is limited, so don’t dawdle: Online ticket reservation is sold out – For those already booked, remember you pay at the gate on the night, but you must arrive by 7pm to claim! EventBrite Extra tickets will be available at the gate on the night, queue early to avoid disappointment! Extra tickets are usually available after the early show finishes, when families with very young children tend to leave. So if you don’t get in at first, it’s worth trying again around 7:30pm/8pm. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. All funds raised go to support our Scout Group – we’re all volunteers, but our building needs maintained, insured, heated & lit – find out more
Coffee Morning & Outdoor Market – Saturday 27th May 2023 8 April 2023 (updated 10 October 2024) | By admin Enjoy a Tea or Coffee with a Filled Roll at our Scout Hall! We’re open from 9:30am – 1:30pm, with stalls to include: Our Scout Tombola Inverleith St Serfs Brownies Cards & Gifts Games & Bric-a-Brac We’ll be having an Outdoor Market – anyone can book a pitch for £10 and sell what you want – contact us now to book! Coffee Morning tickets: £3.50 Available on the door; or in advance from Beavers, Cubs or Scouts. Online via Eventbrite (subject to a booking fee). Entry to the Outdoor Market is free.