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9th Scout Group Centenary Celebrations 2008: Booking Form

Please complete this form as soon as possible. The final deadline for the 5th-7th September events is 31st August. You may telephone Mr Donald Easton (0131 337 1690) if you have any questions.
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Friday 29th August 2008 to Sunday 31st August 2008 — 9th Group Weekend Camp

A weekend camp is taking place at Nineacres Memorial Campsite on the edge of the village of Crook-of-Devon (O.S. Map No. 58 - 03471 00770), 5 miles west of Kinross, 15 miles south of Perth and 13 miles north of Dunfermline.

Information

• For current members of the Group — Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and their parents — with former members and spouses/partners also welcome. Current Scouts, Cubs and Beavers will be camping all weekend; Parents and former members are welcome to visit.
• Day visitors on Saturday and Sunday are welcome. Those wishing to camp overnight on Saturday must be registered with Morningside District Appointments Secretary before the camp.
• Local accommodation is available in Kinross: for example, the Grouse and Claret (Tel 01577 864212), located opposite the Kinross (MOTO) Service Area, has three double-bedded en-suite rooms at £75 per room B&B.
• Here is the camp programme.
• There is no charge, but please bring your own food. (Cooking facilities will be provided.)
• A camp highlight: on Saturday night there will be a campfire singsong, starting at about 7pm.
• If you wish to sleep in a 9th-provided tent, please bring your own sleeping bag, etc.
• The camp will finish after lunchtime on Sunday.
• If you have any questions, please contact Mr Richard Cavaye (Tel 0131 446 0482).

Friday 5th September 2008 — Tour of George Watson's College (afternoon)

What is it like to be a pupil at George Watson's College in 2008? Come along this Friday afternoon and find out!

Information

• Meet in the Stuart Lockhart Suite, near the main entrance of George Watson's College, at 2.15pm. (Coffee will be served.)
• Mr Roy Mack, a member of staff and Secretary of the Watsonian Council, will be on hand to welcome you.
• We will be in groups of 3 or 4, with a senior pupil from the 9th leading each group.
• The tour should be finished by 4pm at the latest.
• There is no charge.

Friday 5th September 2008 — Gathering at Myreside (7pm)

This is an informal gathering at Myreside on Friday evening, where Group archive material will be on show. It will also be a chance to meet old friends and browse through photos, logs and other fascinating memorabilia.

Information

• A buffet (£7 per head, payable on the night) will be available from 8pm.
• From approximately 7.15pm-7.45pm you may visit the School Gym Block to observe part of a Cub meeting and Scout meeting. (Do not go directly to the Gym Block — we will walk over from Myreside together.)
• If you have anything you would like to donate to the Group archives, please bring it along.

Saturday 6th September 2008 — Visit to Jophie's Neuk campsite, near Gullane (morning)

This is an outing to Jophie's Neuk, near Gullane, the 9th Scout's summer campsite from the earliest days until the late 1950s.

Information

• Bring your own packed lunch, or have lunch in Gullane (which means you have less time at Jophie's Neuk).
• A coach (£5 for return journey, payable to 9th GWC Scout Group — see Dinner information below) will leave from the Gillsland Road entrance to the School at 9.30am and will leave from Gullane at 2.30pm.
• Since the area is part of a bird sanctuary no dogs are allowed — sorry.
• Here is a report of a recce for the visit.

Saturday 6th September 2008 — Centenary Dinner (evening)

The Centenary Dinner will be held at Myreside.

Information

• This event is for members and former members of the 9th Scout Group only (we regret that there is insufficient space for spouses or partners).
• Dress: lounge suit.
• Please arrive by 7pm. There will be a photo call at 7.15pm prompt.
• Lord Smith of Finsbury, a former 9th Scout and Cabinet Minister, will propose the toast to the Group. Professor Michael Steel will reply on behalf of the Group.
• The Dinner will be chaired by the current Group Scout Leader, Mr Richard Cavaye.
• The cost of the dinner, including ½ bottle of wine, is £32. Please send a cheque, payable to 9th GWC Scout Group, by 6th August (£32, or £37 if you are going on the Jophie's Neuk visit as well) to Mr Donald Easton, 56 Ogilvie Terrace, Edinburgh EH11 1NP. After this date places cannot be guaranteed.

Sunday 7th September 2008 — Service of Celebration (morning)

11am: Service of Celebration of the 9th Scout Group, Morningside United Church, Holy Corner.

Information

• If you are an ordained Minister and wish to take part in the service, please contact Mr Richard Cavaye (Tel 0131 446 0482).

Sunday 7th September 2008 — Display of Beaver, Cub & Scout activities, Myreside (1pm onwards)

As well as finding out about the members of today's 9th, this is another chance to see the Group archive.

Information

• Those attending the Church Service may make their way directly to Myreside.
• A buffet (£7 per head, payable on the day) will be available from about 1.30pm.
• Weather permitting, most of the activities will take place outside.

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