The photo selected this week - Adventure in Egypt - Pete Jeffreys, a Cub Scout Leader with 73rd Reading took part in the first cultural exchange with the Scouts of the Arab Region. The picture shows the Pete and the UK contingent with Scout Leaders from the region in Cairo. Read Pete's story here
This week sees the first three Roadshows for the Berkshire World Jamboree Unit. Scouts and Explorer Scouts born on or between 28 July 1989 and 27 July 1993 are invited to attend one of the Jamboree Unit Roadshows to find out how to be part of this big adventure called the 2007 World Scout Jamboree. Adult Leaders and Parents are also invited.
The dates of the first three Roadshows are:
Mon 30 Jan - West Berkshire area (Taceham Hundred and Kennet)
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Thu 2 Feb - Mid Berkshire area (Wokingham and Loddon)
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Fri 3 Feb - East Berkshire area (Windsor & Eton and Slough) more
The Wokingham Waterside Centre provides the complete collection of water activities for young people. The Centre is situated at the Reading end of the A329M at the entrance to the Thames Valley Park, so it is easy to get to. The 2006 Programme of Events is now available. To receive your own copy please contact the Waterside Centre by phone Tel 0118 9268 280 or email: wokinghamwatersidecentre@hotmail.co.uk more
An updated International Opportunities is now available, Click here for a list of International Camps (last updated January 2006) and other activities in the next couple of years. more
With three a bit years to go, the WINGS2009 wagon is beginning to roll. Jamie Macdonald has taken on the role of Staff Manager and Margaret and Richard Ellison are support the WINGS2009 Ambassador Team. The Planning Team who are looking at the key objectives of WINGS have held two meetings and their next is in March. The WINGS Steering Group met last week and heard that there were already over 600 participants and staff registered for the great WINGS Experience. If you have a suggestion about making WINGS2009 even better then send it in via ideas@wings2009.org.uk more
In 2007, when we will be celebrating one hundred years of the fabulous adventure of Scouting, it will also be two hundred years since Britain introduced legislation to abolish slavery. It is estimated that there are more people in slavery now than in 1807 - check out the resources available in the Resource Base to learn more. more
Amongst the Group and Unit Newsletters which arrived in response to the call last week, was one from Colin Stamp with Loddon Explorers. Upcoming events includes an evening of outdoor mayhem (sounds like Beaver Scouts), planning for their major expedition to Iceland this summer, a Valentines Camp as well as a Valentines Dinner and Romantic Movie, a working party at Paddicks Patch to build a new assault course and a Go Ape high ropes / mountain biking Camp at the end of March. With a 10 day expedition to Iceland in August the Loddon Explorer are certainly getting about. more
Why not send in your News Letter we would love to see it. Send it to newsletters@berkshirescouts.org.uk or to 1, Somerton Gardens, Earley, Reading RG6 5XG.
The Berkshire-wide Safety in Scouting Team has developed a Safety Guidance Sheet on Gas Appliances. If your Group or Unit makes use of meeting places with gas-fired appliances including heating, water boilers or cookers read this now. more
Free Resource - The Volvo activity pack is now available free of charge from the Scout Information Centre. Call 0845 300 1818 for your copy today. For Beavers, Cubs and Scouts, this exciting resource is awash with activities, games and ideas for visits - all based around the Volvo Ocean Race and a campaign to save the Albatross. more
January 2006
30 Jamboree Roadshow (West Berkshire)
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31 Adult Training Module
23 Safety for Managers and Supporters
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31 14–25 Project Group Meeting (Woodley)
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February 2006
1 Adult Training Module
5 Fundamental Values (
Western Area )
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1 County Scout Section Support Team Meeting (Reading)
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2 Jamboree Roadshow (Mid Berkshire)
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3 Jamboree Roadshow (East Berkshire)
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5 Adult Training Module
10 First Aid
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6 Adult Training
Validation Session (
Eastern Area )
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7 County Adult Support Team Meeting (Earleywood)
8 Adult Training Module
1 Essential Information (
Western Area )
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8 Adult Training Module
7 Valuing Diversity
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8 Child Protection Workshop (Maidenhead)
8 Jamboree Roadshow (Reading area)
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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 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 14–25 Project Group Meeting (Woodley)
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One month almost gone, it is only 11 to go before 2007, co-educational scouting for all, the Sunrise Ceremony, the World Jamboree and a whole year of celebrations and adventure. Make sure you photograph all the great moments this year, we need a great gallery to launch 2007. Send in your pics now to photo@berkshirescouts.org.uk - it could be the Photo of the Week or the Year!
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