Cropwell Bishop Village Parish Plan

The 1st Cropwell Bishop Scout Group has arrived (11-3-09)

Aged between 6 & 25? Come and join the adventure!

Beaver Scouts, boys and girls 6 – 8 years, outdoor adventure, try new things, learn new skills and have fun! Beavers meet on Fridays at the Memorial Hall from 5.30pm to 6.45pm.

Cub Scouts, boys and girls 8 - 10½, play games, go camping, explore the great outdoors make friends have a great time. Cubs meet on Fridays at the Memorial Hall from 7.00pm to 8.30pm.

Scouts, 10½ to 14 and not just for boys! From circus skills to first Aid and abseiling to canoeing, for any one who wants to live life to the max. Scouts meet on Thursdays at the Memorial Hall from 7.00pm to 9.00pm.

Explorer Scouts, 14 – 18 the fourth section of the Scout family where you can build on the activities you started in Scouting as well as helping your local community. You will get the chance to work with other Explorer Scouts in your District, not just your Unit. By doing this, you will get the chance to do many more activities, not just the ones your Unit organises. Explorer Scouts are organised by the District and meet at the Memorial Hall, please phone for details.

Network Scouts, 18 - 25 and still want to enjoy Scouting, you can by joining Scout Network. As a Scout Network Member you get to take part in all the usual great Scouting activities such as kayaking, climbing, orienteering... as well as work on projects helping to support you local community. Network Scouts are organised by the District and meet at various locations please phone for details.

Remember that 28 million Scouts in 117 countries can’t be wrong, more to the point come and see why over 100 people in this village are members of the 1st Cropwell Bishop Scout Group. For more details visit www.cropwellscouts.com or phone Chris Keast the Group Scout Leader on 0115-989-4075.

Groundhogs + Young People = ACTION (30-1-10)

The visit of the GroundHogs Dance Company to The Old School last night gave our young people an opportunity to demonstrate a great deal of energy, enthusiasm and movement - as these photos show (all taken by Jo).

Youth Nights at the Old School (7-12-09)

Did you know that lots of activities for the young people of Cropwell Bishop are regularly taking place at the Old School? Virtually every two weeks there is something new happening - usually on a Friday night.

There was a film on the 4th December and on the 18th there is a 'Games Night'.
In January there is a Karoke Night followed by a Dance Workshop later in the month. Look at the Diary Page for more details.

And all for free!

Friday Fun Night at the Old School (9-11-09)

Calling all 11-16 year olds in Cropwell Bishop!

Make a note of the upcoming: "Friday Fun Night" on 20th November.

Get down to the Old School at 7pm for:
Groundhogs Dance Troup, Snack Bar, Music/Chat/Chill.

Remember: The Old School 7-9pm.

In the mood (6-11-09)

Pictures taken at the official opening of the Cropwell Bishop Skate Park on 6th November 2009.

Tony Jarrow

Evening bus service in Cropwell Bishop! (11-6-09)

Click on the Travel Page to find out about the new evening bus service that is coming to Cropwell Bishop.

A page for the young people of Cropwell Bishop

The article below appeared in the March 2009 issue of Cropwell Bishop News....

Scouts are coming back to the village

You will no doubt know how it is when someone says to you “Why don’t you do (something)?” and you think to yourself “Why on earth would I want to do that?” Well, a chance comment in the playground while picking up the little ones from school has sparked an idea which has grown into a real possibility. I was heavily involved with Scouting for many years both as a member and latterly as leader and the question of would you do it again? Made me think, would I? And of course the answer was a resounding yes. We have already held an initial meeting in the Old School for people interested in becoming leaders or helping out and this has been a resounding success so much so that we can now move forward to the next stage of looking for parent helpers and compiling a waiting list of young people who are interested in joining. Initially we are looking at starting with Beavers and soon afterwards opening a Cub Pack. Eventually we will also open a Scout Troop and Explorer Section.

Who can join Beaver Scouts and Cubs?

First and foremost both Girls and Boys

Beavers

Beaver Scouts are young people usually aged between six and eight years old. They belong to the first and youngest Section in the Scouting family. Young people can join Beaver Scouts in the three months leading up to their sixth birthday. They can move to the next Section, Cub Scouts, between seven years and six months and eight years six months.

Cubs

There are loads of fun things that you can do as a Cub Scout. You will get a chance to try many different activities like swimming, music, exploring, computing, and collecting. They also get to go on trips and days out, to places like the zoo, theme parks, or a farm. Sometimes you will be able to go camping with the rest of your Pack. This will mean you sleeping in a tent and doing loads of outdoor activities. I am asking all parents and children who are interested to contact me through the Parish Council so that we can move a stage nearer to opening our first Beaver Colony.

contact: Cllr. Peter Walters