This week sees the launch of a new format to the Berkshire Scouts News Service. The weekly emails are now sent in HTML format which should provide an easier to read message as the various email viewers should handle them in a standard way
If the message appears to be a bit gobbly gook in your email viewer then sorry we probably have a little more to learn despite extensive testing. Please let the web team know so we can fine tune the layout. It would be a great help if you indicated what email viewer you are using and what you can see. You may find it helpful to install a more recent version of your email viewer. This message is also available on the website so you can see what it should look like www.berkshirescouts.org.uk/newsservice
You will have also seen that the name of the service has been changed to more fully reflect the nature of the email-based news service. The frequency of messages will remain at one per week except where important information needs to be quickly disseminated
The photo selected this week shows Cub Scouts from 3rd Sandhurst have a great time making Cub Scouts from biscuits.
Amongst the recent new entries to the ResourceBase is a one describing the County-wide Explorer Belt Programme coordinated by Kevin Birchmore. Check out the great opportunities for Explorer Scouts 16+ and Scout Network Members at www.berkshirescouts.org.uk/eb
Winner of the recent Cubs County Chess Competition was Ben Allen of 3rd Crowthorne in South Berkshire. Well done Ben. A report and photo has been posted on the Cub Scout pages
Next week sees another set of Chief Scout Silver Awards to be presented, this time to Cub Scouts in the western area of Berkshire. Well done to the recipients. Check out the details in the County Diary
Comic Relief
If you want to be one of the first to get your hands on a red nose you can order in bulk for your Group by clicking on this link. All you have to do to access the special order site created just for us is to identify your Scout County and add in your Group registration number. If you don’t know the registration number of your Group contact the Scout Information Centre on 0845 3001818 who can help.
IST AT EuroJam
EuroJam, the European Scout Jamboree takes place this summer at Hylands Park in Chelmsford. 12 days of exciting programme, adventure and international friendship will showcase the best of what Scouting has to offer young people from across Europe and beyond. Are you able to join the staff at EuroJam? Find out more at www.scouts.org.uk/ist
Scouts on CBBC
If you get a chance check out CBBC 07.30 to 08.00 every day next week. Daniel and Ellie, two Scout leaders from North London show how to go camping Scouting style. The show is repeated 13.00 to 13.30 each day. Daniel and Ellie’s exploits will appear on the web sites as downloads in the next few days. Check out the web site for further details http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/xchange/
Gilwell Reunion 2005 - Gilwell goes to Hollywood...be part of the action
We are pleased to announce that the 79th Gilwell Reunion will be held over the weekend 2/3/4 September 2005 at Gilwell Park. The theme for this year's event is 'Hollywood', so make sure that you are part of the star studded line-up! The weekend is open to all adult Members of the Movement to come together for a weekend of fun, take part in a wide range of activities, meet old friends and make new ones! Visit www.scouts.org.uk/reunion for further information and to take advantage of booking in advance reduced entry offers.
Want to help out at CubJam?
CubJam '05 will see upwards of five hundred young people from across the UK aged 8 to 10 taking part in a week long festival of fun and learning between May 29th and June 3rd 2005 at Blacklands Farm, East Sussex. Supporting the event will be CubJam FM; We are looking for a couple more presenters & reporters for the station. While some experience would be useful we are interested to hear from any Scouts, Explorers or Adults that would like to get involved. Noel.Bradford@cubjam.org.uk 07962-213280
Thats all for this week - make even better fun, friendship and adventure next week
The Web Team
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