{"id":3789,"date":"2026-09-14T12:17:59","date_gmt":"2026-09-14T11:17:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1stholgatescoutgroup.org.uk\/wp\/?p=3789"},"modified":"2026-09-14T12:17:59","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T11:17:59","slug":"welcome-back-to-a-new-term-at-1st-holgate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1stholgatescoutgroup.org.uk\/wp\/welcome-back-to-a-new-term-at-1st-holgate\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome back to a New Term at 1st Holgate!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Welcome back to a brand-new term of adventure at 1st Holgate!<sup><\/sup> We hope all our families had a fantastic, relaxing break and are ready for another action-packed term<sup><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our <a href=\"https:\/\/1stholgatescoutgroup.org.uk\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/1st-Holgate-Scouts-Sept-2026-Newsletter_-compressed.pdf\">latest mini-newsletter is available online<\/a>, and below are some key points to highlight!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>&#x1f31f; Skills for Life in Action: Explorer Spotlight<\/strong> We have some incredible news to celebrate from our Explorer section<sup><\/sup>! Emily Gibson has recently achieved her <strong>Chief Scout\u2019s Platinum Award<\/strong> alongside her <strong>Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award<\/strong>\u2014a outstanding demonstration of hard work and leadership<sup><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Emily put her training straight into action by running a brilliant First Aid training session for her fellow Explorers<sup><\/sup>. As a trained Community First Aider with St John Ambulance, her quick thinking was recently put to the test while on a family trip to Edinburgh<sup><\/sup>. After a gentleman suffered a fall in a hotel lobby, Emily stepped in calmly without hesitation to deliver vital medical care for his head and arm injuries<sup><\/sup>. From leading her peers to aiding others in the community, Emily truly embodies the spirit of Scouting<sup><\/sup>. Well done, Emily<sup><\/sup>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>&#x1f3af; Shaping Our Future: Draft Group Strategy (2026\u20132029)<\/strong> A huge thank you to everyone who attended our recent Strategy Planning Night<sup><\/sup>. Based on input from parents, leaders, and young people, we have put together a draft 3-year strategy to guide our group&#8217;s priorities and development<sup><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We want to ensure every family has a voice in our direction<sup><\/sup>. 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