This is the first FCC Christmas Camp open to all members of the FCC. A Christmas weekend away shopping, eating and just enjoying the festive feel of the area. The areas we go normally have an Edwardian Christmas market with carol singers etc. It certainley sets you up for the Christmas, so get thos miniture Christmas trees up and trim up your van!

The site we've chosen is a Caravan Club site, therefore you must be a member and book yourself in under your own name and membership number. You can either ring direct to the site or book on line.

Wharfedale Caravan Club Site, Long Ashes, Threshfield, Skipton BD23 5PN

Telephone: Site direct 01756 753340

Adults Only

1PSC, FHG & FCC Dinner Dance.

This is one of the most popular events of the year for adults only (hip hip!) who are either parents to Scouts the centre, plus their friends. Members of the Family Hiking Group and their friends (FHG), or Family Caravan & Campimg group (Early booking is essential)

If you are late in getting to know about this event and would still like to come, please get in touch, we can not promise anything but we will try to squeeze you in. You will have to pay the full amount.

Cheques made payable to 1st Pontefract Scouts. Please complete the BOOKING FORM and post it to the centre with payment to: 1PSC, Administration, Bondgate, Pontefract, WF8 2LQ

ADULTS ONLY

Hike Number

10

Comments:

Meet in the car park that runs along the side of the river, up stream from Bolton Abbey. There is a car fee for the day so take some dosh, there are toilets there . Meet near the foot bridge for 10:00 The hike cover most types of terrain from gentle footpaths to a little scrambling, it can get slippy so there is a chance of the odd slip so extra car is needed in those areas.

Beacause this hike runs along the side of a river the actual route might change for safety reason.

Suitable for older Beavers, Cubs & Scouts.

FCC

Caravan Club Site: CL Site, no toilets no showers, Hall Croft – Ilkley – book for 23rd & 24th November all pitches have hard standing of sorts with electric.

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COMMENTS It was a dull foggy start as we all arrived, some later than others I know! But it soon gave way to blue skies as we arrived a Dunsdale Pond. The path wasn't as muddy as expected so we made good time to the start of the only hill on this short hike. I've been using this hill for some years to judge what levels of fitness everyone is, this year everyone kept together not much to work on. I'm now looking forward to the next gathering!

Adults enjoy their Picnic before we head off over open fields to start our climb out of the Hole of Horcum. The young people enjoyed theirs a little closer to the babbling brook (not you PB)

FCC

COMMENTS A steady hike for all, some quit early though however all took full advantage of crisp winters days with blue skies. The hike started from the Brown Cow in Ackworth and skirted around Ackworth. The paths were muddy but all had pleasant time with a traditional drink to finish off in the Brown Cow Public House. Well that's it for the steady hikes, we now start the more challenging hikes

A pink ruc sack!

Suitable for Beaver Scout ages plus

COMMENTS: Baslow is a busy little village, situated in the Derwent Valley, with Chatsworth Park to the south and Baslow Edge rising to the north. Nowadays, the Devonshire Bridge, built shortly after the First World War, carries most of the traffic across the river. But it is the Old Bridge, close to the church built in 1603, which attracts most interest from visitors with its impressive stone arches; it is the only bridge across the Derwent never to have been destroyed by floods.

Above: FHG set off after a safety chat in Baslow. (Below) JB making the early stages of the hike look easy.

A mild day with plenty sun after a grey start, but all relaxed into a good hiking pace as we skirted the grounds of Chatsworth House and headed into the hills. The hill took it's toll on some as the gap between the quicker and not so quick grew. But after a short detour we all made the top in good time to sit in warm sunshine to enjoy the views and a well earned lunch break.

Meet the FHG Girls!

Was suitable for Cub Scouts, Scouts & Explorers

(Below) Some of the hikers enjoying a well earned rest after a moderate 2 mile climb.

(Below) Jump Nina!

Explorer Scouts find the hike easy, but "Skip" promises more of a challenge the next time out at Nidderdale, even though they failed to beat the dads to the top of the 2 mile hill!.

FCC

Sorry no camping planned on this hike

Hike Number

4

Comments:

What can I say but this is one of my top ten hikes, I love Nidderdale, it's the unspoilt part of the Yorkshire Dales just a short 20 minute drive from Patley Bridge. This hike has a nice climb half way through, you'll need to take along a packed lunch and a drink. The weather couldn't have been better, we even had to borrow sun lotion. Blue Skies and a hard hike what more is there to life?

Each of the Hikers had to take charge of the hike and took there turn navigating. We also made the traditional stop for a well earned pint once the hike was over.

FCC Starting off the camping season many of the hikers made a full bank holiday weekend of it. A shorter hiker the following day into Pateley Bridge to pick up provisions for the planned comunal BBQ later that night. Below MF,NB & SB getting the BBQ lit

Below: Views from the shooting lodge at the top of a hard climb:

SORRY NO NEW HIKERS SORRY

Hike Number

N/A

Comments:

This event was a strictly a Free & Easy weekend, nothing was planned apart from the trip into Whitby to enjoy the Goth weekend. Some hiked from the site others went into Robin Hoods bay before catching the bus into Whitby to meet up with the rest of us for a pub lunch. Saturday evening was a communal BBQ as we sat outside and enjoyed the pleasant evening sunshine. However as the sun went down so did the temperatures and and many too tired after a busy day so an early night was on the cards for many of the campers. Whitby was very busy and we felt in the minority at teh Spa Pavillion not dressed up. So this October we are planning to do it all over again, however we will be Goths for the day too. (No cameras please)

FCC Middlewood Farm Holiday Park, Middlewood Lane, Fylingthorpe, Robin Hood's Bay, North Yorkshire YO22 4UF Phone 01947 880 414 (9am-7pm only please)
Fax 01947 880 871

Ark's FCC Rating 8/10 (New clean toilet block) This is a commercial site split in half by a small country road. From our caravan we enjoyed the scenery, with ample electric. The campers also enjoyed a flat field which was easy to peg out the tents. There was a mobile catering van that served everything from breakfasts throughout to dinners at a reasonable cost. I'll use the site again this year.

Hike Number

5

Comments:

The hike started at Gringleford Railway Station near Upper Paddley @ 9:30am. Weather forecast was for showers with sun but mild. Well what can i say one minute the rain coats were on then they were off. Brilliant hike toi see the Peak disatrict in a day. We finished this hard hike at 18:30. Well done all!

SORRY NO NEW HIKERS

FCC

Making a weekend of this event, Laneside Caravan Park, Hope, Hope Valley, Derbyshire S33 6RR Tel; 01433 620215 is where some us will be. Book in under your own name. (Affiliated to Camping & Caravan Club) This is a commercial site non-hikers are welcome.

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Comments:

An enjoyable hike starting in Ingleton. Because no new hikers came the hike was extended and we hiked up Inglebrough making it a long medium hike. Because of the recent rain the waterfalls were stunning, we enjoyed lunch near the end of the Ingleton waterfalls walk

We meet in the car park for 10:30

e-mail: 1stpontefractscouts@tiscali.co.uk

NEW HIKERS welcome

FCC

Camp site is at Austwick, a (Camping & Caravan Club Site). Mrs J Burns Meldingscale Farm 01524 251345. Non-hikers are welocome too in case you fancy a little "chill out time". 7/10

(Note: no showers or toilet block)

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FAMILY CAMP

Comments:

1PSC Family Camp 2007

1PSC Scout Families, FHG & FCC only.

This was the biggest and best Family Camp so far, the hot sun, local attractions and the river meant there was plenty do. Many campers paid the extra fee to saty late inot Sunday afternoon to enjoy the weekend. ALready by popular demand we are plannning another camping event this to Robin Hoods Bay.

Thank you to all who kept to the campsite rules of keeping the the noise down at night, we are able to book this venue again.

SAFETY RISK: This site does run adjacent to the fast flowing river URE which is accessable from the site. You are responsible for your own safety and must ensure young people are under adult supervision when near the waters edge.

Pete & Trish Scott
Sleningford Watermill Caravan & Camping Park
North Stainley, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 3HQ
Telephone: 01765 635201
www.ukparks.co.uk

Telephone: 1PSC 01977 795052

We lead, others follow!

FCC Rating 9/10

Hike Number

8

Comments: HIKING EVENT FULL

Must be seasoned hikers I'm planning on completing this hike within five full hiking days. We'll be having a days rest in the middle of the week to move bases, followed by a relaxing day at the end. This hike is not suitable for those that haven't been out hiking with us all year.

Itinery:

Friday to Tuesday 27 July-31 July: Coniston: Arrive Friday, Saturday free day, we are taking the kayaks for a splash about on Consiton Water. Sunday hiking, Monday hiking Tuesday move to next site.

All hikers particpating on this major hike are encouraged to make it a fund raising event, after all it's thanks to 1PSC that the FHG exist, all money raised will go to 1st Pontefract Scout Centre to help make keep it the number one Scouting centre in the north of england. Thank you for your support.

I can't wait!

SORRY NO NEW HIKERS

FCC

As you can see the FCC intend to make a full week of this event, more details of where to book to follow soon. You will have to be members of the camping and caravan club for the first site at Keswick. Though most of the campers wil be hiking you are more than welcome to come and support the adults who are to undertake this major challenge to help raise much needed funds for new equipment at the centre.

WE NEED A MINI BUS DRIVER, MONDAY TO FRIDAY. WE WILL PAY THEIR CAMPING FEES. SEE ME ASAP, (John)

Telephone

Hike Number

5 Miles

New Hikers

Comments:

It's the first of the easy hikes designed for all the family from Beavers to the mature family members of 1PSC. We will meet in the car park at the bottom of Lythe bank, Sandsend for 11:00. Packed lunch and drink, dress for the weather hiking boots or sturdy footware.

RISKS: uneven ground and can be muddy in some parts. There's one steep climb to negociate. Medium chance of foot injury. This can be reduced by wearing the correct equipment, see kit list.

Suitable for; Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers & reasonably fit not so young people

FCC (Family Camping & Caravan)

Middlewood Farm Holiday Park, Middlewood Lane, Fylingthorpe, Robin Hood's Bay, North Yorkshire YO22 4UF Phone 01947 880 414 (9am-7pm only please)
Fax 01947 880 871 BOOK IN YOURSELVES, THIS IS NOT A GROUP BOOKING

Ark's FCC Rating 8/10 (New clean toilet block) This is a commercial site split in half by a small country road. From our caravan we enjoyed the scenery, with ample electric. The campers also enjoyed a flat field which was easy to peg out the tents. There was a mobile catering van that served everything from breakfasts throughout to dinners at a reasonable cost.

Sat Nav: LAST Few Places

A fun weekend

Comments:

WARTIME WEEKEND on the North Yorkshire Railway at Pickering is on 12th, 13th, 14th October. 2007. The weekend begins with the ceremonial flag raising on Friday, and continues until it is lowered again on Sunday afternoon. All the stations from Grosmont to Pickering are dressed with wartime signs, notices, sandbags and taped up windows, and re-enactors are everywhere, showing how life was during the war years. On Saturday, there is a parade in Pickering, and in the evening, a superb dinner dance, complete with NAAFI canteen and Glen Miller type orchestra. Also on Saturday the highly acclaimed ‘Sentimental Journey’ will be performing at the Working Men's Club in Pickering . For further information visit the web site at: http://nymr.co.uk/events/2007-events

This is a new event for us so I can't say much other than I know it's a biggy. The village of Pickering is turned into a world war 2 military zone with many World War 2 enthusiasts parading and driving around in period equipment. Glen miller dances are going on (That's Maureen and I taken care of!). As yet we are to decide where to stay. It's likley to be a CL site, Ann & Maureen will let me know the site soon soon. And yes, we do intend to get dressed up in period civillian costumes to make it feel right (Excuse for a few more beers I think!)

Usefull link; http://www.pickering.uk.net/pickering_wartime_weekend/

FCC (Family Camping & Caravan) We are staying on a Camping & Caravaning Certificated Site. Page no. 119, 100-104 Mrs F Cockerill, Fox & Rabbit Farm, Lockton YO18 7NQ, Tel 01751 460207. Take the A169 from Pickering twds Whitby for 4m. Turn right at the Fox and Rabbit Public House, farm eneterance 100yds on left. 2.5 acre level site. Booking Advisable

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Hike Number

N/A

Comments:

We intend to repeat the brilliant weekend we had late April this year when we went for the Goth weekend to Whitby. The group of seventeen all enjoyed the weekend so much that it was decided to return for the final Goth Weekend of the year at Whitby, and go as Goths ourselves not just the kids. It was obvious when we were there in April there isn't an age limit to joining in so we know we aren't going to look odd. So if seventeen of us are going to join in why don't you too.

Once you've booked in please let us know if you want us to book you on a our mini bus to take you to Whitby at lunch time, then be picked up later in the evening after a beer or too. There will be a cost per seat to pay us before you go!

FCC

This is the last chance for those in tents to join us as the winter months start to move in, so this is the last commercial campsite of the year for the FCC, the rest will either be Caravan club sites or Camping and caravan Club sites. This site we've already used a coupleof times this year. I hope you'll all join us on this final big camp for 2007.

Middlewood Farm Holiday Park, Middlewood Lane, Fylingthorpe, Robin Hood's Bay, North Yorkshire YO22 4UF Phone 01947 880 414 (9am-7pm only please)
Fax 01947 880 871