News from Berkshire Scouting Number 35 for 16 October 2005

Photo of the Week

The photo selected this week  Talking to the world - an Explorer Scout operating Taceham Hundred's Jamboree On The Air  Radio Station, GB5TH. more

Spain 2006

Spain 2006 is  a two week adventurous activities expedition for Explorer Scouts and Scout Network and their Adult Leaders to the spectacular mountainous area in Northern Spain at the end of August in 2006. more

New Assistant County Commissioner for Beaver Scouts

Lorraine Bolam has been appointed as ACC (Beaver Scouts), with effect from 1st November.  Lorraine needs little or no introduction to you as she has held the role of ACC (BS) previously, and I am sure that you will join with me in welcoming her back into the role. more

World Jamboree Information Evenings - 25/26/27 October

The countdown to the 21st World Jamboree in 2007 has begun.  There are three information evenings for Adult Volunteers who are interested in being part of the Berkshire Jamboree Leadership team? Any adult actively involved in Scouting anywhere in Berkshire is eligible to apply. You may be involved with Beaver Scouts, Cub Scouts, Scouts, Explorer Scouts, Scout Network or an Adult Support role - all are most welcome to get involved.  If you are interested go for it. Click here the dates.

County Cub Scout Cooking Competition

The County Cooking Competition will be held on Saturday 19th November at Woosehill Scouts HQ Wokingham from 1.30 till 4.30pm. more

Chief Scout Silver Award Presentation Evening

Last Friday saw 23 young people presented with their Chief Scouts Silver Awards at the Wesley Methodist Church in Reading. Congratulations to each and every one. more

Another New County Cub Scout Leader

It is a big thank you to Rita Curran who has been appointed as County Cub Scout Leader for the West of Berkshire. Rita continues with her  ADC role in Pang Valley. The appointment of Kerry Linton was announced in  last week's news. more

Activity Day at Longridge for Langley and Upton Cub Scouts

Cub Scouts from 4th Langley and 3rd Upton Packs recently enjoyed an excellent activity day at Longridge Scout Boating Centre. more

County Management Team Meeting

The County Management Team (DCs, ACCs, LTMs, County Chairman, Treasurer and Secretary, DCCs and CC) met this weekend to discuss the development of Scouting across Berkshire. They focused their time on projects centred on reducing waiting lists, Explorer Scouts/Scout Network, public perception and 2007. These are key long terms projects which will involve all adult volunteers across Berkshire - watch this space. more

Planning Team for WINGS2009

The first meeting of the Planning Team for WINGS2009  will be on 1 November 2005 at the Waterside Centre in Reading. For more information then visit the website www.wings2009.org.uk

From the Scout Association

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

October 2005
18 Adult Training Module 3a Tools for the Job (Sectional) ( Southern Area ) click here to book
19 Adult Training Module 3a Tools for the Job (Sectional) ( Eastern Area ) click here to book
19 Adult Training Module 3a Tools for the Job (Sectional) ( Western Area ) click here to book
22 Adult Training Module 19 International click here to book
22 Regional CC s
25 World Jamboree 2007 – Leader Information Evening (Slough) more
26 World Jamboree 2007 – Leader Information Evening (Thatcham) more
27 World Jamboree 2007 – Leader Information Evening (Reading) more

November 2005
1 WINGS Planning Team (Reading)  *new
2 Adult Training Module 11 Administration (Section) ( Western Area ) click here to book
2 Adult Training Module 25a Assessing Learning ( Eastern Area ) click here to book
8 County Executive Committee (Earleywood)
10 County Steering Team
13 Adult Training Module 24 Managing Adults click here to book
14 DCs and CC (Earleywood)
15 Adult Training Module 3b Tools for the Job (Sectional) ( Southern Area ) click here to book
16 Adult Training Module 3b Tools for the Job (Sectional) ( Eastern Area ) click here to book
16 Adult Training Module 3b Tools for the Job (Sectional) ( Western Area ) click here to book
16 County Scout Section Support Team Meeting (Reading) more
19 County Cub Scout Cooking Competition (Woosehill)  *new
22 County Programme Team Meeting (Earleywood)
23 County Cub Scout Team Meeting (Reading) more
25–27 Stonker - Explorer Scout & Scout Network Activity Weekend (Weymouth) more
26–27 World Jamboree 2007 - Contingent Leader Team Selection Weekend (Earleywood) more
28 Adult Training Module 5 Fundamental Values ( Southern Area ) click here to book
30 Adult Training Module 25b Assessing Learning ( Eastern Area ) click here to book

 Click here for the full Diary.

That's all for this week

It is sometimes good to get an external view of Scouting and Yojana Sharma's recent article in the Times Education Supplement provides just that - read it here.

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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