Taceham Hundred District

Prepare for adventure and to go back 900 years to a mystical time of knights and dragons, castles and jousting tournaments. We're holding a medieval-themed District camp at the end of May 2010. The camp will take place at Wasing Park, near Aldermaston.

Taceham Hundred District invites all its members to the camp. Cubs, Scouts and Explorers will camp for three days (Friday 28- Monday 31 May 2010); Beavers will visit for a whole day of adventure (Sunday 30 May).

The weekend's programme will revolve around a number of zones, including Alchemy, Armoury and the Forge. There'll be the opportunity to lock your leaders up in the stocks, you'll be able to shoot arrows (just like Robin Hood), and we may even see a damsel in distress at the top of the tower. Visit the blacksmith and make fire, enjoy the medieval banquet and enjoy the quest to find a dragon!

More information at the Camp mini-site: www.tacehamcamp.info

This year's District Cub Quiz was held at Thirtover House on the 16th of March

Nine teams of Cubs from around the District took part.

In addition to answering questions in the the quiz itself the Cubs had to solve 9 different puzzles and challenges in their teams and against the clock.

The winners were 2nd Thatcham with the winning team members being Darryl Butcher, Luke Payen and Troy Flitton. This team will go forward later in the year to represent the District in the County Quiz.

Everyone who took part received a certificate which was presented by the District Commissioner, Pete Kearley.

Diana Steele (ADC Cubs), who organised the event, thanked everyone for taking part and for the adult helpers who had given their time to make this a successful event.

Here are some of the Cubs from 2nd Thatcham following a very successful bag packing at Sainsbury’s held on 6th October.

Beavers, Cubs and Scouts from 2nd Thatcham took part and managed to raise a magnificent £720.

The 2007 County Cub Scout Cooking Competition was held in February at the 12th Windsor Scouts HQ. The teams quickly got down to work cooking chicken, stir fried vegetables followed by some delightful concoctions of apple, dried fruit, digestive biscuits and custard. The teams, of three cubs, were not only judged on the preparation of the food supplied but also there presentation, table layout and menus.

Hygiene was very important and once the judge had tasted the food and the cubs had all sat down and eaten their own handy work washing up and tidying away had to be done! The afternoon ended with some games and with the arrival of Mums and Dads the presentation of certificates to all who took part and the new trophy to the winners.

The photograph shows the winning team from 1st St Sebastian's, South Berkshire in the middle with Central Windsor's 4th Pack and 1st Cold Ash from Taceham Hundred either side.

Teams of 3 cubs representing ten districts across the County came together at Central Windsor HQ to complete for the County Cub Quiz trophy.

Each team took part in activities in three themed bases. Each base tested their skills including observation, smell, taste, dexterity, speed and knowledge. It was a fun afternoon with cubs trying their hand at cross bow shooting (only toy ones), diving into custard, listening to Disney music (guessing the tune) and taking part in a inter-active multi choice quiz.

The final results where very close with every team receiving special praise and a certificate at the award ceremony the top three teams were:

• 1st place, 1st Woolhampton, Taceham Hundred‚ 152 points
• 2nd place, 1st Eton Wick, Windsor & Eton‚ 142 points
• 3rd place‚ 1st Britwell, Slough‚ 132 points

The photo shows the winning team from 1st Woolhampton Team with the trophy.

Thanks to all the adults who helped out on the day and for those who gave up their time to get the Cubs to Windsor. All the cubs who took part said that they had a great time and look forward to next year's

Taceham Hundred District will be the host for next year's event.