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4 September

Photo of the Week

The photo selected this week shows Reading Central Explorer Scouts (The Penguins) off on an adventure in Snowdonia.

The Summer Expedition pages set out to capture some of the magic and adventure of the numerous and varied summer expeditions by Scout Troops and Explorer Scout Units from across Berkshire.

New Assistant County Commissioner (Scouts) more

Opportunity to help lead Scouting in Berkshire towards delivering even better Scouting for even more young people. more

A Big Thank You to Ian Aitken on relinquishing his Deputy County Commissioner warrant more

10 Days to the closing date for the Explorer Scout & Scout Network Weekend - The Stonker.l Click here for more information.

Douglas Rae, The County Insurance Adviser has provided a very useful update on the situation with respect to Non Member Public Liability & Personal Accident Insurance. Read the Insurance Update here

The two teams of intrepid explorers have returned from their Explorer Belt programmes in Slovenia - we hope to have some pictures and report next week.

New Resource for Explorer Scout Leaders more

Time to start planning your training? - The Adult Training Programme can be accessed and booked all via the comfort of your own web browser - see the County Training Diary here .

The first meeting of the WINGS2009 Planning Team will be held on 1 November 2005 at the Wokingham Waterside Centre. If you are up for the challenge of helping plan some of the framework for the next WINGS, register now on the WINGS2009 web site www.wings2009.org.uk/staff

From the Scout Association

Xmas card competition Closing date 30 September Win 500 pounds

Party in the Park exclusive! - Reduced entry prices at Chessington Park

Dates in the County Diary Click here for the full Diary.

4 September	Photo of the Week The photo selected this week shows Reading Central Explorer Scouts (The Penguins) off on an adventure in Snowdonia. The Summer Expedition pages set out to capture some of the magic and adventure of the numerous and varied summer expeditions by Scout Troops and Explorer Scout Units from across Berkshire. New Assistant County Commissioner (Scouts) more Opportunity to help lead Scouting in Berkshire towards delivering even better Scouting for even more young people. more A Big Thank You to Ian Aitken on relinquishing his Deputy County Commissioner warrant more 10 Days to the closing date for the Explorer Scout & Scout Network Weekend - The Stonker.l Click here for more information. Douglas Rae, The County Insurance Adviser has provided a very useful update on the situation with respect to Non Member Public Liability & Personal Accident Insurance. Read the Insurance Update here The two teams of intrepid explorers have returned from their Explorer Belt programmes in Slovenia - we hope to have some pictures and report next week. New Resource for Explorer Scout Leaders more Time to start planning your training? - The Adult Training Programme can be accessed and booked all via the comfort of your own web browser - see the County Training Diary here . The first meeting of the WINGS2009 Planning Team will be held on 1 November 2005 at the Wokingham Waterside Centre. If you are up for the challenge of helping plan some of the framework for the next WINGS, register now on the WINGS2009 web site www.wings2009.org.uk/staff From the Scout Association Xmas card competition Closing date 30 September Win 500 pounds Party in the Park exclusive! - Reduced entry prices at Chessington Park Dates in the County Diary Click here for the full Diary.
20 August	The photo selected this week shows Reading Central Explorer Scouts (The Penguins) after scaling Seniors Ridge on Glyder Fawr in Snowdonia. The Summer Expedition pages set out to capture some of the magic and adventure of the numerous and varied summer expeditions by Scout Troops and Explorer Scout Units from across Berkshire. The Explorer Belt 2005 is a County-wide activity based in Slovenia in August 2005. Check here for the latest updates on their adventure The Stonker is back as a joint Explorer Scout and Scout Network weekend 25th to 27th November 2005. Click here for more information The OurWay pages provide an opportunity for Adult Volunteers to share information and procedure. If you are off to University this autumn (or you know someone who is) why not make contact with your local Scout Network (check out which Scout County it is in here) or SSAGO Club. Local contacts for Scout Network can be found here. New and updates entries in the Berkshire Scouts Resource Base include Eat Well new Freecycle – wanted or unwanted goods new National Trails updated Reading Scout Shop updated. Sealyham Activity Centre new Trent Lock Scout Activity Centre new The first meeting of the WINGS2009 Planning Team will be held on 1 November 2005 at the Wokingham Waterside Centre. If you are up for the challenge of helping plan some of the framework for the next WINGS, register now on the WINGS2009 web site www.wings2009.org.uk/staff FS120603 - Water Safety (Incorportaing lifejackets and bouyancy aids) This factsheet has been updated in August 2005, to view Edition 6 go to http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/library/hqdocs/facts/pdfs/fs120603.pdf
13 August	The photo selected this week shows East Reading Explorer Scouts at Eurojam. Scouts and Explorer Scouts from Slough District & from East Reading Explorer Scouts participated in Eurojam - see their stories with the links above or click here for our roving reporters view. The first meeting of the Planning Team for WINGS2009 will be held in November 200 register now on the WINGS2009 web site www.wings2009.org.uk/staff The Reading Scout Shop will have extended opening hours from 3 September 2005 - click here for details. BMC are currently looking for a volunteer leader who holds the WGL (Walking Group Leader) to write about their view of it - why they did it, how they use it, was it beneficial etc more Community Awards for Vodafone Employees A new National Commissioner for Scout Fellowship County Fellowship Rededication Service 2005 Formal Ball for Scout Network - Check out the website at http://www.pubscoutsball.co.uk/ Nights Away On-line Form - new version installed with enhanced email address validation This weeks Newsletter
10 July	New Photo of the Week Lord Lieutenant Congratulates Berkshire Scouts more Message from the Chief Scout more County-wide opportunities available to help support the Beaver Scout and Scout Sections more Annual County Review for 2004-2005 on-line. Nights Away Notification Activity Notification Winner of the Photo of the Year 2005 announced more News from Berkshire Scouting No 23 Recent Information from The Scout Association
3 July	New Photo of the Week Invitation - The County AGM - This Week! Click here Make Poverty History Checkout the ResourceBase entry now. Administrators Workshop more South East Berkshire AGM more County-wide opportunities available to help support the Beaver Scout and Scout Sections more Party in the Park more Nights Away Notification made simple mo ScoutsReunited County Executive Committee Web Page more
26 June	New Photo of the Week Invitation to all Adult Volunteers to the County AGM Mayor Commends Scouts - "You are an important part of our lives" more East Reading Scouts Launch Development Plan after Record Year more Pang Valley District up 6% more Recent Information from The Scout Association New entries in the ResourceBase more News from Berkshire Scouting No 20 26 June Administrators Workshop
19 June	New Photo of the Week Recent Information from The Scout Association Learning Disability Week 20-26 June more New Field Development Officer for Berkshire more Thatcham Mayor thanks Scouting for the Great Preparation for his Civic Role more Reading Scout Volunteer notches up 80 years of service more Derek Twine thanks Windsor and Eton more New entries in the ResourceBase more News - News from Berkshire Scouting New Scouts in Action Administrators Workshop
12 June	New Photo of the Week Recent Information from The Scout Association News - News from Berkshire Scouting 17 Cubs Camp Star Wars Style South Berks launches District Plan Successful Year for Loddon Over 115 years of volunteering Celebrated in Kennet New Scouts in Action Cub Scouts raise over £350 for Bulangira Disables’ Association in Uganda All welcome at Scout Network Kayaking Evening Administrators Workshop Reading Central Beavr Fun Day Badge
5 June	Press release - Life-ling volunteer and Scout Leader is Citizen on the Year New Photo of the Week Recent Information from The Scout Association New International Opportunities Volunteer Week 1-7 June Roger King International Fund FAQs News - News from Berkshire Scouting
1 June	Revised subscribe form for the mail list for News from Berkshire Scouting - includes ability to update your details
29 May	New Photo of the Week Recent Information from The Scout Association Bob Greenwood - Citizen of the Year Revised POR available Volunteer Week 1-7 June New Scouts in Action Earleywood Bookings now on-line
22 May	New Photo of the Week Recent Information from The Scout Association Mayor Congratulates Slough Scouts Another Great Year for Maidenhead Thanks Badge for Jane Bingham Girl Guiding Royal Berkshire Earleywood Bookings now on-line
15 May	New Photo of the Week Recent Information from The Scout Association County Scout Network Annual Conference County Cub Scout Quiz results Scout and Guide Club to form at Reading University Earleywood Bookings now on-line
9 May	County Cub Scout Quiz results
8 May	New Photo of the Week Recent Information from The Scout Association Kennet Scouts in Charity Raft Race First Sleepover for Slough Beaver Scouts Pang Valley Scout Link Group at Windsor County Team meets at Waterside Centre Earleywood Bookings now on-line Brownsea Reloaded New stories in Scouts in Action
1 May	St Georges Day Loddon Wokingham Barbara Burbedge Long Service Award for Eugene Futcher Congratulations and thanks to .. New Photo of the Week Recent Information from The Scout Association New items in the ResourceBase Earleywood Bookings now on-line Brownsea Reloaded
25 April	County Diary available in comma separated variable format Re-affirmation of the Promise - the Wokingham Way
24 April	New District Commissioner for Reading Central Three Towers Hike New Photo of the Week News List to Expand Recent Information from The Scout Association New items in the ResourceBase Earleywood Bookings now on-line
17 April	Book on the history of Sea Scouts in Reading Launched Administrators Workshop Great Night out on the 19 April Nemesis Activity Weekend Three Towers Hike New Photo of the Week News List to Expand Recent Information from The Scout Association New items in the ResourceBase
10 April	Nemesis Activity Weekend Three Towers Hike New Photo of the Week News List to Expand Recent Information from The Scout Association New items in the ResourceBase
3 April	Berkshire Volunteers in St George's Day Awards Scout Gala Golf Day Three Towers Hike New Photo of the Week New stories in Scouts in Action News List to Expand Recent Information from The Scout Association New items in the ResourceBase
27 March	Berkshire Volunteers in St George's Day Awards Scout Gala Golf Day Three Towers Hike New Photo of the Week New stories in Scouts in Action News List to Expand Recent Information from The Scout Association New items in the ResourceBase
21 March	Wargrave and Pinkneys Green Scouts at Regional Cooking Competition
20 March	New Photo of the Week New dates for First Aid Training Minibus driver training Frontrunner - opportunity for 18-25 year olds New stories in Scouts in Action Your stories needed News List to Expand Recent Information from The Scout Association New item in the ResourceBase
14 March	Paul Chapman stands down
13 March	New Photo of the Week News of a grant for Adult Training Equipment Scouts in Action Your stories needed News List to Expand Recent Information from The Scout Association
8 March	Items need for Historical Exhibition
6 March	Recent Information from The Scout Association Get Ready for Red Nose Day Results of Scouts County Cooking Competition New item in the ResourceBase New Photo of the Week New Website www.berkshirescoutsjamboree.org.uk Presentations at 1st Maidenhead Scouts Details of the funeral of Barry Smith
2 March	Scouts in Action pages launched
28 Feb	Call for stories of Scouts in Action
27 Feb	Annual reviews for Adult Volunteers New items in the ResourceBase Kennet and Taceham Hundred Chief Scout Awards New Photo of the Week Snowboarding trip by Taceham Explorers Death of Barry Smith Reading Gangshow 2007 Volunteer Week
21 Feb	Volunteers' Week 1-7 June New Website www.berkshirescouts2007.org.uk New Girlguiding County Commissioner
20 Feb	New Photo of the Week Report on the County Chess Competition Upgraded Berkshire Scouts News Service Launched
13 Feb	The ResourceBase ResourceBase updated - now has 105 great ideas to share New Photo of the Week
10 Feb	International Opportunities February 2005
7 Feb	1st Braziers Park Group Reunion Explorer Belt 2005
6 Feb	Get Ready for Red Nose Day International resources OurWay - sharing ideas and methods for 2005 updated with ideas on nights away procedures Cub Scouts in Slough District celebrate gaining the Chief Scout Silver Award New Photo of the Week ResourceBase updated - now has 92 great ideas New news on the news page