News from Berkshire Scouting Number 46 for 8 January 2006

Photo of the Week

The photo selected this week   Great fun – but exhausting was the verdict from the 1st Ascot (All Saints) Cub Scouts after their Sno-Tubing adventure on the snow slopes at Bracknell. more

Jamboree Roadshows

A series of 6 roadshow events will take place in the next two months to promote the formation of the new 2007 Berkshire Scouts Jamboree Unit.  Scouts and Explorer Scouts who are now aged 12 to 16 (and therefore eligible to apply for a place in the Berkshire Scouts 2007 World Jamboree Units) are invited to attend along with their leaders and parents.  The key dates are:

Monday 30 January - Kennet and Taceham Hundred Districts - 1st Thatcham Scout HQ

Friday 3 February - Slough and Windsor & Eton Districts - Central Windsor Scout HQ

Wednesday 8 February - Pang Valley, Reading Central and East Reading Districts - Reading Scout & Guide HQ

Monday 20 February - South Berks and South East Berks Districts - 9th Bracknell HQ

Tuesday 21 February - Maidenhead District - URC, West Street

The Roadshows for Loddon and Wokingham Districts will be announced shortly.

If you are unable to attend your local workshop, you may visit any of the other events.  The closing date for all applications is 10 March 2006 with the selection weekend taking place 25/26 March. more

New Assistant County Commissioner for Cub Scouts

I am delighted to be able to advise that Kerry Linton has agreed to take on the role of ACC (Cub Scouts) with effect from 1st February.  Please join me in welcoming Kerry to the team!  Hamish Stout County Commissioner more

Send in your Photo of the Week

Had a great activity over the Christmas, perhaps a winter camp? Send in your photos to photo@berkshirescouts.org.uk and share the great adventure of Scouting with all. more

2nd Newbury launch Group Website

2nd Newbury Scout Group have launched a website for their Group at  www.2nd-newbury.org.uk. The 2nd Newbury Group which dates from 1930 meet in West Street in Newbury and the website provides an opportunity to see their great HQ and a great deal of information for their members. Congratulations to all involved. more

Insurance Matters

I am able to confirm that Berkshire Scouts  has renewed non-Member Children’s Insurance which gives Third Party & Personal Accident cover for non members under 18 years arising out of a Scouting activity. This cover is arranged on a Berkshire wide basis and includes cover for Crèches if and when arranged.

If any Groups or Districts are organizing ‘Scouting’ Events and are asked to produce evidence of Legal Liability Insurance in force, suitable letters confirming relevant cover is in force may be obtained by making contact with myself.

Douglas Rae County Insurance Advisor insurance@berkshirescouts.org.uk  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  Sort, Northern Spain at the end of August in 2006. Check out the latest information and register for the information pack more

Want to learn about Power Point and Computer Projectors?

By popular request two new training modules are available this month on getting to grips with audio-visual hardware and with preparing a Power Point Presentation.

17 Adult Training Module 101 Special - Audio & Visual Equipment click here to book

21 Adult Training Module 102 Special - Power Point Presentations click here to book

From the Scout Association

 

Funding Points January 2006      Ordnance Survey Outdoors Show 2006   International Links Scheme

 

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


January 2006

9 Adult Training Validation Session ( Eastern Area ) click here to book
10 Adult Training Module 1 Essential Information ( Southern Area ) click here to book
10 County Executive Committee (Earleywood)
11 Adult Training Module 4 Tools for the Job (Managers) click here to book
11 County Cub Scout Team Meeting (Reading) more
14 Adult Training Module 3 Tools for the Job (Sectional) ( Western Area ) click here to book
16 Adult Training Validation Session ( Northern Area ) click here to book
16 County Beaver Scout Team Meeting
17 Adult Training Module 101 Special - Audio & Visual Equipment click here to book
17 County Scout Network Team Meeting  *new
18 Adult Training Module 1 Essential Information ( Eastern Area ) click here to book
19 Adult Training Module 11 Administration (Section) ( Northern Area ) click here to book
19 Child Protection Workshop (South Berkshire)  *new
19 County Steering Team
21 Adult Training Module 102 Special - Power Point Presentations click here to book
23 Child Protection Workshop (County App Comm)  *new
23 Workshop for Appointment Committee Members more
24 DCs and CC (Earleywood)
24 WINGS2009 Steering Group (Reading)
25 Adult Training Validation Session ( Southern Area ) click here to book
25 Child Protection Workshop (South Berkshire)  *new
25 County Activities Team Meeting
26 Adult Training and Support Team Meeting (Maidenhead) more  *updated
27 WINGS2009 Planning Team (Maidenhead) more
29 Adult Training Module 25 Assessing Learning ( Northern Area ) click here to book
31 Adult Training Module 23 Safety for Managers and Supporters click here to book
31 14–25 Project Group Meeting (Woodley) more  *new
 

Click here for the full Diary.

That's all for this week

Keep those photos rolling in (photo@berkshirescouts.org.uk), the same with  stories you would like to share with others, lets share the magic and the adventure. 

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