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Berkshire Scouts News Number 9 for 17 April 2005

Photo of the Week

The photo selected this week shows the cover to a new book launched this week by Vic Rolfe on the history of Sea Scouts in Reading - "Three Flag Hoist"

Administrators Workshop

An Administrators Workshop will take place on Saturday 9 July in Wokingham. All who hold the post of Chairman, Secretary or Treasurer in Groups and Districts are invited to participate. There is no charge for the workshop. more

Hot Press - 61 Teams on the Three Towers Hike

Saturday 16 April sees the 27th running of the Three Towers Hike. 61 Teams have entered this challenging event- Good luck to all and all the news next week.

Nemesis 2005

What a fantastic weekend for over 250 Scouts from across Berkshire 8-10 April. It was adventure all the way with Scuba diving, climbing caving, orienteering, cooking, fires, archery, shooting and much much more.  Congratulations to Bob Meldrum and the large volunteer  team which made this exciting event possible. Thanks to all on behalf of the 260 Scouts who participated. A full report is being compiled and will be available soon. In the meantime if want to see photos of the action - click here to see a compilation on the Wokingham District Site

Looking for a Night Out?  Try Cerebrally Challenged

8pm Tuesday 19th April sees the first ever Cerebrally Challenged come to Maidenhead. Cerebrally Challenged is a fast paced mixture of Quiz Show and challenges, combining general knowledge with a slice of anarchic fun. The Location is 19th Maidenhead Scout HQ just off the Cookham Road near to the centre of town behind the Leisure Centre. more

Another Night Out

Cotswold Outdoors are promoting a unique talk by Jamling Tenzing Norgay: 'Touching my father's soul - an odyssey to the top of Everest'  at the John Madejski Lecture Theatre, Agriculture Building, University of Reading (Earley Gate)  Monday 25 April from 7.00 to 8.00 pm Tickets (limited) £7.50 more

New Book by Local Author on the History of Sea Scouts in Reading

"Three Flag Hoist" by Vic Rolfe - a new book launched this week on the history of Sea Scouts in Reading.

Order your copy on-line now.

format A5; 204 pages; full colour cover and well illustrated with monochrome photographs. Cost £12.00. Post and packing £2. more

News List to Expand

The Berkshire Scouts News Service is one of the recent developments arising from the Plan for the County which seeks to support Even Better Scouting for even more Young People in Berkshire. At a recent meeting (8th March), the Executive Committee of Berkshire Scout Council approved a plan to add all known adults concerned with Scouting in Berkshire to the mailing list for the News Service.  more

The Month Ahead - Training and Programme Dates in the County Diary

April 2005
18 Adult Training Module 11 Administration (Section) ( Northern Area ) click here to book
18 County Beaver Scout Team Meeting
19 Scout Network Quiz Tastic Fun (Maidenhead) more
20 Adult Training Module 4 Tools for the Job (Managers) ( Eastern Area ) click here to book
27 Adult Training Module 25b Assessing Learning ( Southern Area ) click here to book
30 Adult Training Module 20 Administration (Managers) click here to book
 

May 2005
4 Adult Training Module 23 Safety for Managers and Supporters click here to book
7–8 Adult Training Module 16 Nights Away click here to book
7 County Management Team
11 County Scout Section Support Team Meeting (Reading) more
11 Scout Network Annual Conference (Reading) more

12 County Steering Team
16 Adult Training Module 14 Young People Today ( Southern Area ) click here to book
16 DCs and CC (Earleywood)
17 County Executive Committee (Earleywood)

Click here for the full Diary

Recent Items from the Scout Association

Kickabout update - A great day out on 22 May

Pilgrimage to Makkah (Mecca) Opportunity for an Adult Leader on a International Programme

Thats All for this Week

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Thats all for this week

The Web Team

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