In this edition:
Featured Photo
The featured photo this fortnight - 130 young people from across Berkshire braved sub-zero temperatures for the weekend to pursue their dreams of being selected to to to the World Scout Jamboree 2011 in Sweden.
Camping Skills Days
There are a number of opportunities for volunteers to take part in a Skills Day, focussing on some of the practical camp skills which are valued so much by kids and adults alike. On 27th March a day will take place at Angel's Corner, Upper Bucklebury (West Berkshire), and on 24th April a day will take place at Dorneywood, Slough. Click the relevant date to find out more.
Small Grants from Children in Need
Funding of up to £10,000 a year for three years available to organisations working with young people. Children in Need is offering small grants of up to £10,000 a year for three years for third sector organisations working with children and young people. More...
Project Africa & Uganda 2011
Please visit the recently updated Project Africa web page for the latest details and downloads (including application form for Uganda 2011). Note that completed applications for Uganda 2011 need to be signed and returned by 31 May 2010 in order to guarantee group travel (flight) rates.
The web page also provides details and an application form for the Project Africa Open Camp to be held on 17-18 April 2010 as well as details of the next Project Africa Open Session to be held at 1st Twyford HQ on Wednesday 17 March at 20.00 hours. Attend either or both of these events to learn more about Project Africa.
A reminder the first phase of the web-based Global Awareness Programme will be launched at Easter followed by a second phase in September 2010. The following link will provide all you need to know at this stage about Project Africa: www.berkshirescouts.org.uk/projectafrica
Thinking about the months ahead?
March 2010
8th - SE Berks District Executive Meeting (4th Bracknell HQ - 7.30pm (Note change of venue))
9th - County Executive Committee (Gravelly Training Centre, Gravelly Court, Grazeley)
10th - County DC Forum (Waterside Centre)
10th - Adult Training [Module 3b] - Tools for the Job (Sectional) (Maidenhead) click to book
10th - Adult Training [Module 6] - Changes in Scouting (Maidenhead) click to book
10th–11th - Reading Central District Forum
11th - Adult Training [Module 17] - Activities Outdoors (Gravelly) click to book
12th–13th - Maidenhead Scout Cross Country Competition (Pinkneys Green)
14th - Adult Training [Module 25] - Assessing Learning (Gravelly) click to book
15th - Maidenhead District Executive Committee
15th - SEBerks CHILD PROTECTION WORKSHOP (Revised date) (4th Bracknell HQ, Meadow Way, Priestwood, Bracknell. RG42 1UF) click for details
16th - Maidenhead Beaver Leaders Meeting
16th - Adult Training [Module 3b] - Tools for the Job (Sectional) (1st Emmbrook) click to book
16th - Adult Training [Module 6] - Changes in Scouting (1st Emmbrook) click to book
17th - Maidenhead Cub Scout Leaders Meeting (Cookham)
17th - Reading Central District Forum
17th - Adult Training - Validation Session (1st Thatcham HQ) click to book
17th - SE Berks. Beaver Leaders Meeting (1st Ascot HQ 7.30pm)
17th - Reading Central District Forum (Northcourt Avenue)
18th - County Programme Forum (Gravelly Court)
19th - SE Berks Scouts Wide Game (Swinley Forest, Bracknell)
20th - SEBerks. Distict Cub Quiz (Earleywood)
20th–21st - Adult Training - Harmonised Learning Block 2 - Programme and Leadership (1st Twyford HQ) click to book
20th–21st - Hillwalking Training weekend click for details
22nd - Maidenhead Fellowship Curling Evening
22nd - Adult Training - Validation Session (4th Bracknell) click to book
23rd - Adult Training - Validation Session (Reading) click to book
23rd - Reading Central and Pang Valley Young Leaders Module A (79th Reading Kentwood hill) click for details
23rd - Reading Central Beaver Leaders' Meeting (Northcourt Avenue)
24th - Maidenhead Appointments Advisory Committee (URC West Street)
24th - Adult Training [Module 3b,6] - Tools for the Job (Sectional), Changes in Scouting (Earleywood) click to book
24th - Reading Central and Pang Valley Young Leaders Module D (73rd Reading, Park Church, Palmer Park Avenue, Reading) click for details
24th - Adult Training [Module 3b,6] - Tools for the Job (Sectional), Changes in Scouting (1st Thatcham HQ) click to book
27th - Adult Training - Camping Skills Day (West) click to book
31st - Adult Training - Validation Session (Mid Area) click to book
April 2010
5th–12th - SE Berks Scout Shop Closed
9th–11th - Working weekend Earleywood Scout Centre (tbc) (Earleywood Scout Centre, Bagshot Road. Sunningdale) click for details
9th–10th - Three Towers Hike 2010 click for details
10th - SEBerks District Quiz Night (4th Bracknell Scout HQ, Meadow Way, Priestweood Bracknell. 7,30pm) click for details
11th - County Team Meeting (1st Twyford)
14th - County Steering Group (Gravelly Court)
17th - Adult Training [Module 10] - First Aid (Gravelly) click to book
19th - Maidenhead Fellowship Nature Evening
20th - Adult Training [Module 20] - Administration (Managers) (Gravelly) click to book
21st - County Development Forum (Gravelly Court) click for details
24th - Maidenhead Slough Windsor leaders Skill Day
24th - Adult Training - Camping Skills Day (Eastern Area) click to book
24th - Adult Training [Module 1] - Essential Information (Reading) click to book
24th - Adult Training [Module 3] - Tools for the Job (Sectional) (Reading) click to book
24th - Adult Training [Module 6] - Changes in Scouting (Reading) click to book
25th - Maidenhead St George's Day Event (Magnet) click for details
25th - S E Berks. St George's Day Parade and Service, Bracknell (Bracknell Town Centre)
26th - Maidenhead District Executive Committee (Finance)
27th - Supporting Section Programmes across Berkshire Meeting
28th - Maidenhead Appointments Advisory Committee (URC West Street)
May 2010
4th - Maidenhead Scout Leaders Meeting
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