Trustee Vacancies 23 May 2024 (updated 23 May 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
BURNSISH NIGHT – Saturday 27th January 2024 10 January 2024 (updated 10 January 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.
Spooky Bonfire Night – Saturday 4th November 11 October 2023 (updated 31 October 2023) | 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
Spring Coffee Morning – Saturday 11th May 2024 9 March 2024 (updated 19 April 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.
Festive Coffee Morning – Sat 2nd Dec 2023 31 October 2023 (updated 31 October 2023) | 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.
Join us on Saturday 23rd September for a Stroll Along The Forth 16 September 2023 (updated 16 September 2023) | By Steve Hall This years Sponsored walk is a gentle stroll from South Queensferry Harbour along the Shores of the Forth to our Scout Hall. Join us on the walk or back at the hall where there will be food and a licensed bar. We expect to be leaving South Queensferry at about 10.45, getting back to the hall by about 5.00. We will be stopping at various places on the way so you can join us at any point – you don’t have to walk the whole way if you don’t want to! For more details of times and stopping points click HERE
Coffee Morning & Outdoor Market – Saturday 27th May 2023 8 April 2023 (updated 12 May 2023) | 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.
A Big Fundraising Thank You! 31 December 2022 (updated 31 December 2022) | By admin Our recent Coffee Morning and Spooky Bonfire Night raised £1,300 and £2,500 respectively – both fantastic results! The funds raised will contribute towards re-roofing our Scout hall – which we expect to cost £50-100,000. A big thank you to everyone who came along to support us at these events – our members, their parents, our friends and the local community. Thanks also to our many volunteers who made them happen – each event takes effort from dozens of people, putting in several hours on the day and in the planning and aftermath, all fitted around their own lives – well done!
Burnsish Night – Saturday 28th January 2023 12 November 2022 (updated 8 April 2023) | By admin Our Burns(ish) Night Ceilidh is back – come along with the family for a dance, a dram, and delicious food & drink! We’ve got the fantastic Scott Leslie leading our Ceilidh, and there’ll be be a licensed bar, themed food & games, a prize draw and more… Doors open 6:45pm, with the first dance at 7:30pm. Tickets are £5 per person, available from: Beavers, Cubs & Scouts will be issued with 4 tickets each on the first meeting of term – to use or sell to others Online purchase on our EventBrite page here On the door Book early to avoid disappoinment – we may have to limit capacity!
Spooky Bonfire Night – Saturday 5th November 2022 22 October 2022 (updated 12 November 2022) | By admin Our always-popular Haloween, Bonfire & Fireworks extravaganza will be back on Saturday 5th November – featuring Halloween Games, Guy & Pumpkin contests, Fireworks, Bonfire, Food and a licensed bar.