News from Berkshire Scouts Number 16 for 5 June 2005

Photo for Volunteer Week

The photo selected this week shows  Volunteer Helen Dyke receiving her Wood Badge after successfully completing her training programme - congratulations Helen.

Volunteer Week 1-7 June

2005 is the Year of the Volunteer and the week 1-7 June is Volunteer Week. Checkout the ResourceBase for information on Volunteer Week and Year of the Volunteer.

To all the Adult Volunteers in Scouting in Berkshire who enrich so many young lives, every day and every week, it is a big thank from Peter Duncan the Chief Scout.

Keeping you in touch with Scouting across Berkshire

You may have spotted the new header for the weekly email news - 'News from Berkshire Scouting'. This is part of the new communications policy developed through the Plan for the County. The new format weekly news will continue to arrive in your inbox every week.  Watch out for the new 'Berkshire Scouting in Action' - arriving soon with comprehensive reports on the great Scouting taking place across Berkshire.  There are now several hundred signed up for 'News from Berkshire Scouting', get the rest of your District/Group/Unit/Team signed up now so they dont miss out on either the News or Berkshire Scouting in Action.

Roger King International Fund

The RK Fund was established in memory of the Roger King, a former County Commissioner, County Chairman and County Secretary.  The Fund is to assist individuals to take part in International Scouting experiences outside of the UK for who, for financial reasons, might otherwise find it difficult to be involved in or be excluded from this important aspect of Scouting. Click here for the new frequently asked questions.

International Opportunities

Click here for a list of International Camps (last updated May 2005) in the next couple of years. Time for an international trip for your Troop or Unit? The International Team is here to help

Brownsea Reloaded

There are still places left on Brownsea Reloaded (1-4 Aug 2005). Great action packed programme.  The special prices for county bookings is still available at £159.00. Bookings can be made through the Info Centre at Gilwell. more

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

June 2005
7 Loddon District AGM
7 South Berkshire District AGM  *updated
8 Kennet District AGM
12 Adult Training Module 10 First Aid ( Eastern Area ) click here to book
14 Adult Training Module 3a Tools for the Job (Sectional) ( Southern Area ) click here to book
14 Windsor and Eton District AGM
15 Adult Training Module 3a Tools for the Job (Sectional) ( Eastern Area ) click here to book
15 Adult Training Module 3a Tools for the Job (Sectional) ( Western Area ) click here to book
15 Reading Central District AGM

16 Scout Network Kayaking on the River (Reading) more
16 Taceham Hundred District AGM
17–19 National Fellowship Gathering 2005 (Lancashire)
17 County Fellowship Meeting (Reading) more
18 Adult Training Module 17 Activities Outdoors click here to book
18 Adult Training Module 18 Practical Skills click here to book
19 Pang Valley District AGM
20 Adult Training Module 36 Special Needs ( Southern Area ) click here to book
20 County Beaver Scout Team Meeting
21 East Reading District AGM
22 Wokingham District AGM

26 Adult Training Module 1 Essential Information ( Northern Area ) click here to book
26 Adult Training Module 3 Tools for the Job (Sectional) ( Northern Area ) click here to book
28 South East Berkshire District AGM
29 Adult Training Module 11 Administration (Section) ( Eastern Area ) click here to book

July 2005
2 Adult Training Module 25 Assessing Learning ( Northern Area ) click here to book
7 Berkshire Scouts County AGM (Theale) more

Click here for the full Diary

Recent Items from the Scout Association

NEW eurojamLIVE! launched - More than just twelve days

Day Visits to EuroJam - visit the biggest Scouting and Guiding event in Europe for 10 years!

4 Aces Comic Book Offer

Thats All for this Week

Now that summer is here we hope you have a great time in the big outdoors. Remember to send in your stories and pics to photo@berkshirescouts.org.uk

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

Thats all for this week

The Web Team

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