The photo selected this week shows the the winning team from the 1st Britwell Scout Group of the Slough District Cub Scout Quiz more
Do you enjoy interacting with other people and have access to computer ? Or do you know someone who does? There is an opportunity for a County Appointments secretary/County Record Administrator from 31 March 2006. The role involves processing appointments for members of the County Team (eg Deputy DCs, DCs, ACCs, etc) by obtaining references where required, arranging interviews and liaising with the County Training Administrator. The role also involves maintaining the County Record for all Commissioner appointments in Berkshire and providing regular reminders to DCs, Deputy CCs and the CC regarding Warrant reviews and renewals. However, you don't need to invent all this as the the administration procedures and the County Record is already setup. It will just be a matter of taking these over from the current post holder.
There is no requirement to have a background in Scouting and it may well suit and someone who does not wish to take out a warranted position. Anyone interested in taking on this important role as Assistant County Secretary is asked to contact Tony Fulford (County Secretary) or Douglas Rae (Chair of the County Appointments Subcommittee). more
April 22 is the date for a special SNet activity which is open to all 17 (ie: older Explorer Scouts) to 25 year old members of The Scout Association. For example, Leaders, Instructors, Helpers, etc. We would very much like the opportunity to share the potential of the SNet with everyone eligible for membership. Needless to say, the day is also open to non-members of TSA. There's no commitment to registering for the SNet on the activity day! We simply want to have folk join us in Kent to have a good time, learn about the SNet and possibly help shape its future. It could be the best £17.50 (which includes free transport) you have ever spent. Check out the diggers and other activities here
The Scout Network web site is undergoing a restyling and will be unavailable other than the front page for the next couple of weeks. If you need any information contact the Network on action@bcsn.org.uk
1st Sandhurst Cub Scouts recently ran a very successful evening on Home Safety, using some great resources provided by Jennifer Swain from Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Services. Thanks to Sarah Clayton, this useful resource is now in the Berkshire Scouts ResourceBase. Thee is a great website provided by the Fire Service.
Check out the ResourceBase Entry now Home Safety
A change of date for one of the First Response Courses - the course due to take place on May 13 will now take place on May 20.
20 May Adult Training Module
10 First Aid (
Northern Area )
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Uniform items for all Beaver Scouts, Cub Scouts, Scouts, Explorer Scouts and Adult Leaders are available from the Reading Scout & Guide Headquarters at 163 Northcourt Avenue, Reading RG2 7HG Follow the website for a map Opening Times during term time are Tuesdays 7pm 9pm; Wednesdays 3.30pm 4.30pm and Saturdays 10am Noon and 2.30pm 5pm. Click here for webpage www.readingscoutandguideshop.co.uk which has facilities for placing an order on-line.
Charity Trustees are the people who serve on the governing body of a charity. They may be known as Trustees, Directors, Board Members, Governors or Committee Members. Charity Trustees are responsible for controlling the management and administration of a charity. Within each Scout Group and District the Executive Committee Officers and Members are Trustees. The Charity Commission have produced a booklet with very clear and helpful advice on the responsibilities of a Trustee and this is available on online using this link. Paper copies are available from the Charity Commission and contact information is available in the ResourceBase. Trustees will also find the Safety in Scouting Team a valuable resource in maintaining a safe environment for their Group or Unit.
Hoping for a flurry of cards on Tuesday? Why not join the Valentine Scouts? Click here for details
World Scout Committee member, Steve Fossett landed at Bournemouth Airport on Saturday after breaking the record for the longest non-stop flight (26,389.3 miles and had a flight duration of 76 hours 45 minutes), previously set in 1986 by Dick Rutan and Jeana Yeager. Steve flying a special plane complete with World Scout Badge was met at the landing by 4 Scouts with a special invitation to the World Scout Jamboree in 2007 in the UK. more
Programme : Beaver Scouts : Beaver Scout Sleepovers Updated information and support for running your Beaver Scout Sleepovers
Programme : Beaver Scouts : Starting a Beaver Scout Colony Updated information and support for starting a Beaver Scout Colony
Programme : Beaver Scouts : Focusing on Support A copy of the National Commissioner (Beaver Scouts) Support Team Work Focus is now available to download.
Founder's Day 2006 What could your Group do with a Lottery grant of up to £5,000?
The Baden-Powell House Easter Adventure Free screening of Stuart Little 3!
The Volvo Challenge Pack out now!
February 2006
14 County Programme Team Meeting (Earleywood)
20 Jamboree Roadshow (Southern Berkshire area)
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21 Adult Training Module
3a Tools for the Job (Sectional) (
Southern Area )
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21 Child Protection Workshop (East Reading)
21 2007 Coordinators (Reading)
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21 Jamboree Roadshow (Maidenhead area)
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22 Adult Training Module
3a Tools for the Job (Sectional) (
Eastern Area )
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25 Adult Training Module
12 Balanced Programme
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26 County Cub Scout Chess Competition
28 1425 Project Group Meeting (Woodley)
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March 2006
1 Adult Training
Validation Session (
Southern Area )
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2 Child Protection Workshop (Reading Central)
4 Adult Training Module
1 Essential Information (
Northern Area )
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4 Adult Training Module
3 Tools for the Job (Sectional) (
Northern Area )
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4 Regional DCs
6 Adult Training
Validation Session (
Eastern Area )
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6 County Fellowship Meeting (Reading)
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8 Adult Training Module
3a Tools for the Job (Sectional) (
Western Area )
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8 Child Protection Workshop (Pang Valley)
8 County Scout Section Support Team Meeting (Reading)
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10 Berkshire Jamboree Unit Closing Date for Applications (Postal)
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11 Adult Training Module
25 Assessing Learning (
Western Area )
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1112 Regional CC s
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This is just to check that you do read the whole newsletter! The funding scheme highlighted above in the from The Scout Association bit closes at the end of February and has a success rate of about 70%! Get applying now.
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