News from Berkshire Scouting Number 21 for 3 July 2005

Photo of the Week

The photo selected this week shows Cub Scouts from 58th Reading cooking with a twist at the Reading Central District Cub Scout Camp. The Photo of the Year will be announced at the County AGM.

Invitation - The County AGM - This Week!

The County Team invites every Adult Volunteer and all Explorer Scout and Scout Network Members across Berkshire to the County Annual General Meeting on Thursday 7 July 7.30 for 8pm in the Long Gallery in Englefield House, near Theale. Click here for the details. The meeting provides an opportunity to celebrate the adventure, fun and friendship of the past year and to look forward to the next year.

Make Poverty History

Make Poverty History is very much in the news this weekend. As a campaign it provides useful educational material and links for international programme ideas for Scouts, Explorer Scouts and Scout Network. Checkout the ResourceBase entry now.

Last few days to sign up for the Administrators Workshop

All those holding the post of  Group or District Chair, Treasurer and Secretary are invited to the Administrators Workshop which will take place on Saturday 9 July in Wokingham.  There is no charge for the workshop. Sign up now!  more

South East Berkshire recognises outstanding service at AGM

The South East Berkshire Annual General Meeting was held on the 28 June 2005. It was a fine occasion blessed by the presence of John Grantham, the Manager of  Scout Insurance Services Limited (photo) who  gave a very amusing but also highly instructive talk on the work of his team. more

County-wide opportunities available to help support the Beaver Scout and Scout Sections

Nominations or self nominations are sought by 20 July for the roles of ACC(BS) and ACC(S).  Short descriptions of these great opportunities to get involved in supporting these two fabulous sections are available here along with details of the simple nomination process. more

Party in the Park

On Sunday 6 and Saturday 12 November, Chessington World of Adventures will be opening its doors to welcome Scouts and Guides from all over the UK for this year's new exclusive theme park event. more

Nights Away Notification made simple

If you missed the news last week, the Berkshire Scouts web site now provides an all Districts on-line notification process which takes all the effort out of the Nights Away Notification procedure. A link to the online form is available on the home page of the Berkshire Scouts Website www.berkshirescouts.org.uk, look on the right hand menu. more

Scouts Reunited

ScoutsReunited is a service that aims to help current and former Scouts from the United Kingdom and around the world meet up with old friends. Registration is free. We encourage all who become full members to donate to a charity of their choice using the donations page of the membership application.

County Executive Committee Web Page Launched

A new set of web pages has been added to the Berkshire Scouts Web Site. The County Executive Committee supports the programme of Berkshire Scouts and serves as the Trustees for the Berkshire Scout Council, Registered Charity Number 1015269. more

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

July 2005  
7 Berkshire Scouts County AGM (Theale) more
9 Administrators Workshop (Wokingham) more
12 County Executive Committee (Earleywood)
13 Adult Training Module 3b Tools for the Job (Sectional) ( Western Area ) click here to book
13 Adult Training Module 3b Tools for the Job (Sectional) ( Eastern Area ) click here to book
13 County Cub Scout Team Meeting
13 DCs and CC (Earleywood)
13 County Scout Section Support Team Meeting (Reading) more
19 Adult Training Module 3b Tools for the Job (Sectional) ( Southern Area ) click here to book
19 County Programme Team Meeting (Earleywood)

30–10 August European Scout Jamboree (Hylands Park, Essex) more

Click here for the full Diary

Recent Items from the Scout Association

Hajj opportunity for Muslim Scouts      Marketing and Communications Manager

Party in the Park   BCU Youth Fest and National Bellboat Championships

That's all for this week

Next week sees the launch of a brand new Photo of the Year series and competition so get those cameras clicking and the photos coming in to photo@berkshirescouts.org.uk.

This message is also available on the website  www.berkshirescouts.org.uk/newsservice

That's all for this week

The Web Team

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