News from Berkshire Scouting Number 32 for 25 September 2005

Photo of the Week

The photo selected this week shows 3rd Reading Scouts on their caving day during their summer expedition to the Gower.

Berkshire Scouts on Radio Berkshire

Pete Jeffries, a Cub Scout Leader with 73rd Reading (Park) Scout Group and Scout Network Member toether with Geoff Mitchell, Deputy County Commissioner, appeared on the Andrew Peach show on Radio Berkshire on Monday 19 September. They were part of the 'Peach Unplanned' slot for the week. It is a weekly event with surprise guests to challenge the presenter Andrew Peach. more

This news item was front page news on the National Scout Web Site Click http://www.scouts.org.uk/news/index.html

Sunrise Malawi 2007

The UK-Africa Scout Fellowship have launched an initiative to take UK Scouts to Malawi in 2007. The programme will be designed to run in parallel with the World Jamboree and takes its title from the proposed Sunrise Ceremony. There are opportunities for both young people (16-20 years old) and adult leaders.  more

Africa Live

Africa Live at Loughborough University on 22 October is an opportunity to find out more about Africa and Scouting on the continent. There will be opportunities to sign up for expeditions or to investigate ways in which you can contribute to the development of Scouting and assist with some of the community initiatives being driven by the association on the continent. more

International Nights Away in 2005

In the last 10 months  144 Scouts, Explorer Scouts, Scout Network and Adult Leaders have experienced 1401 nights away in places outside the UK.  Countries visited include France, Belgium, Switzerland, Slovenia, Spain, Australia and India.  Sue Clarkson, ACC(International) said "What a fantastic achievement. I am sure there are few stories to be told about these trips.  Everyone can enjoy International Expeditions; the Leaders who took young people abroad this year were not all Leaders who had ran International events before". 

If you would like to know more about arranging a trip aboard contact Sue Clarkson on susan.clarkson4@ntlworld.com or on 077 99 076 296 or checkout the International page on the website.

If you are planning a trip abroad please request the Scouts Abroad pack as soon as you start to plan, this will make you planning easier and also give you the timescales need for the forms to be submitted.

Chief Scout Silver Award Presentation Evenings

Three presentation evenings for Cub Scouts and Scouts who have recently gained the Chief Scouts Silver Award will be held across Berkshire  on 30 September (Eastern Area) Maidenhead and  7 October (Central Area) Reading more. Checkout the details in the Diary

Summer Expedition Special

The Summer Expedition pages set out to capture some of the magic and adventure of the numerous and varied summer expeditions by Scout Troops and Explorer Scout Units from across Berkshire. A big thank you to all who have submitted the photos - keep them coming in to photo@berkshirescouts.org.uk.  New entry from 3rd Reading more.

Opportunity to help lead Scouting in Berkshire towards delivering even better Scouting for even more young people. 

There is an opportunity as  Deputy County Commissioner with responsibility for the Programme Team.  The person appointed will provide leadership to the County Programme Team (comprising the various ACCs) and also be a member of the County Steering Team (which meets 6 times per year).  If you are interested in exploring the role contact, or would like to suggest a person for the role please contact  Hamish Stout County Commissioner

From the Scout Association

Click here to download The Scout Associations Annual Report 2005.  Download in PDF format (1.5 Mb)

Opportunity for Scouts Come on Downe and Take your Pick   

Opportunities for Scout Network  Arab Region Study Visit

Funding opportunities for young people Big Boost grant opportunities

Adult Leaders Design a Christmas Card and win big prizes  Join the Fellowship Support Team

Administrators Incorrectly Printed CRB Application Forms (England and Wales only)

Adults Last-minute holiday offers    2 Recruitment Officer Vacancies

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