Author: Mike Wild

£1m boost for village facilities

Mike Wild In the Press, News

Burley-in-Wharfedale residents are celebrating a £1million investment in community facilities.

This has ben made possible by almost £500k of fundraising by supporters of Burley Scouts and Guides, and a £500k programme of refurbishment in the Queens Hall and library was made possible by the Parish Council.

The new scout and guide hut was made possible thanks to the tireless energy of volunteer fundraisers. The HQ has been built on the same site as the old building in Peel Place but the size and layout better reflects current requirements for modern day Scouting and Guiding, and its rooms will allow different meetings to be held concurrently. The building has two large meeting rooms, and each meeting room has its own kitchen space, and its own breakout space.

The new headquarters sees its official opening on September 28. Bryan Collins, chairman of the Scouts and Guides, said: “At the end of the project we hope you will agree that we have created a fine facility for helping us to run our training programmes, to encourage village youngsters to develop into responsible citizens and that we have also provided a valuable community facility.

“I would particularly like to thank the many volunteers who have driven this project and also the generosity of local people who donated or raised funds.”

Cllr Wild, who is also an executive committee member of the Scouts and Guides, added: “These projects have made a long-lasting positive impact upon the lives of many people in the Burley.

“With limited resources we focus on areas where we think we can make the biggest positive impact in the village, and these projects are fine examples of what’s possible with a strong community spirit and the support of many volunteers and supporters.”

https://www.ilkleygazette.co.uk/news/17865486.1m-boost-village-facilities/

Summer 2019 Local Fundraisers Newsletter

Mike Wild Uncategorized

Welcome to the Summer 2019 update from your Local Fundraisers

Phase 2 of the new HQ build is complete,  and we are well advanced with phase 3 – the outside. In fact we are nearly there but still desperately need your help to raise the last £30,000. Not bad considering the target is close to £500,000!

Thank you all for your contributions and continued support in the recent events. Our recent local fundraising successes have included:

Ilkley Market £265 (using bottles you donated),

Easter events £375,

Farewell to Hut £604,

Party in the Park £1317,

Duck tickets £1639,

Teas on the Green £1070

You can read more about our Summer fundraising events here: Summer news letter 2019

Awards for distinguished and meritorious service

Mike Wild Scouts

At the Scouts we want to thank all our volunteers for their contribution to Scouting – it’s a wonderful way to celebrate the achievements of members and volunteers. Its therefore with great delight we are proud to announce two major awards this week.

Firstly, Roger Parker has been awarded the Silver Acorn Award in recognition of the fact that he is fabulous. The Silver Acorn is awarded to individuals who display consistently distinguished and meritorious service over a period of not less than 20 years. Roger was nominated because he has been involved in scouting for over 45 years and his scouting knowledge and skills are amazing. He brings commitment, energy and fun in his leadership. Most importantly our youth members enjoy spending time with him.

The award is usually presented at the St George’s Day service at Royal Windsor by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Unfortunately Roger is away at this time so we will find a suitable time to celebrate this achievement.

Secondly, Rob Pawson was also awarded the ‘Bar to the Award of Merit’ at the St George’s Day celebration. The Bar is awarded to a leader who has already received an Award of Merit and have continued in making an outstanding contribution to both scouting and in the local community.  Our scouting community and the whole group is simply better because Rob is part of it.

Both awards are very well deserved.

There were also two service awards presented at the St George’s Day celebration to Anna Linden (Watson Cubs) and Adam Thompson (Scouts).

It is such a pleasure to see the hard work and dedication of the leaders recognised and rewarded.

£1m giving programme launches on Tuesday 23 April

Mike Wild News

Ecclesiastical Insurance are launching Movement for Good awards – a programme to give £1m to charities

The awards are designed to give charities the financial assistance they need to keep making a difference.

500 charities will receive a donation of £1,000

Anyone can get involved by simply nominating Burley Scouts and Guides between Tues 23rd April and Fri 17th May

To nominate Burley Scouts and Guides simply go to https://www.ecclesiastical.com/movement-for-good/

The more nominations – the better our chances!

Spring 2019 – Local Fundrasing Newsletter

Mike Wild Uncategorized

This is the Spring news letter from your Local Fundraisers. Phase 2 is almost complete and but we still need to raise £30,000 to complete the project. Learn more about a whole host of events and activities planned for the Spring

Thanks as ever for all your contributions and support in our recent events:

Bonfire  £4,761

Fashion show £355

Ladies Please £300

Christmas stalls £645

Santa sleigh £1,709

You can download our newsletter here:Sping news letter 2019

Bag pack at Booths on Sat 9th & Sun 10th February

Mike Wild Administrator

For the second year, as part of fund-raising for the new HQ, a bag pack was organised at Booths on Sat 9th & Sun 10th February 2019.    Last year we raised almost £1000 over the two days – this year the figure was a fantastic £1,295!

We had a great turnout and it was a very successful Group fundraiser.  It was superb that we had youngsters from every unit  – Rainbows, Beavers, Brownies, Cubs, Guides, Rangers, Scouts, Explorers (& parents !) for this event.

Many thanks to Sue Vint and Helen Haskins for organising the event

 

Remembrance Day Parade 2018 – 100 years on

Mike Wild Administrator

On Sunday 11th November, members of all units represented the Scout and Guide group at a combined church remembrance service and wreath laying ceremony in the village. The event marked  the 100th anniversary of the Armistice, and attracted many more residents than have been seen in recent years. The numbers of youngsters across the age range of our units was impressive, their turnout immaculate and their conduct commendable both in church and at the war memorial.

 

Many people commented that it was good to see the younger generation of our village participating in this act of community remembrance.

 

 

 

The church was packed, with standing room only, and many of the children had to sit on the floor at the front of the church and in the chancel area.  Some of the young people from the Scout and Guides groups lead the readings, while other younger members planted crosses for the fallen at the war memorial.

 

 

 

 

The Scouting and Guiding units worked together to create this effective hand crafted display of flowing poppies, with help from other children in the village and the support of the There, Not There project and Youth United Foundation, who donated the Tommy silhouettes.