The photo selected this week - Look what we made - the County Patrol Leaders Forum on the water at Longridge. more Photo Mark Thorton
Great news! We are pleased to announce the following additional District Safety In Scouting Co-ordinators:
South Berkshire District Robert (Rob) Wilson safetycoordinator_southberkshire@berkshirescouts.org.uk
South East Berkshire District Graham Tidy safetycoordinator_seberkshire@berkshirescouts.org.uk
The Safety in Scouting Coordinators are available to provide advice and support to Groups and Districts in ensuring that Scouting takes place in a safe environment. They are particularly concerned with providing advice on meeting places, Scout owned or managed buildings and organising events. The Safety in Scouting Team is not directly concerned with adventurous activities for which the activity team provides advice and support. more including list of all Coordinators
The Murray Plate was present to 1st Twyford Scouts by Robert Kimber. The Chair Donald Macdonald said "that we have made good progress as District and have gone from strength to strength". Geoff Barnes, the District Commission talked about the opportunities which the Centenary of Scouting in 2007 particularly in terms of growth and recognition. Geoff Mitchell DCC thanked all the adult volunteers who made Scouting possible in Loddon and congratulated them on opening a second Beaver Colony at 5th Woodley. more
Hamish Stout, County Commissioner, presented Stuart Jones, District Explorer Scout Commissioner for the three Reading Districts (East, Central and Pang), with his certificate of appointment and a 15 year Long Service Award to Roger Fleming District Chair. The meeting saw Roger Fleming re-nominated as District Chair and Pamela Harrison and David Newman re-elected as Secretary and Treasurer. Margaret Ellison talked about the Deep Sea Fellowship, and her role as Secretary. more
The Business Development Team of South Berkshire District Scouts staged their third annual corporate golf gala on June 2nd, at Wokefield Park, Mortimer. Chairman of the organising committee, Howard de Silva, said “Once again, we found the course, facilities and staff at Wokefield Park first class.... The weather was glorious, and everyone enjoyed themselves immensely. With a great deal of financial support from local commerce and industry, especially from Thames Valley Windows, our Principal Sponsor, the event raised a magnificent £3000.” Details of the event, together with a large selection of photographs taken during the day, can be found at www.scouts-golf.co.uk. The organisers are already taking enquiries of interest into next year’s event. more
Saturday 17 June 2006 saw a meeting of the Berkshire Scouts County Management Team to review progress and explore new ways of bring even better Scouting to even more young people across Berkshire. All Group Scout Leaders, District Commissioners and their teams and the County-wide Team were invited and the Barn at Purley was packed with volunteers. A major part of the day was spent in consultation on three major County-wide projects involving adult recruitment and retention in 6-14 sections, developing Explorer Scouts and Scout Network and a marketing strategy for Scouting in Berkshire. The meeting heard about the growth in Explorer Scouting and discussed the importance of a real programme for the Explorer Scouts who have opted to take part in the Young Leader Scheme. There was an opportunity to meet members of the new team involved in supporting Explorer Scouts and Scout Network. The remainder of the day was taken with looking ahead to the opportunities which 2007 presented. Contact your local GSL or District Team member for further feedback from the meeting. more
The last two years has seen major developments in Adult Support and Training with the introduction of the new Adult Training Programme. In July 2006, the Adult Support and Training Team will be carrying out a review of the current arrangements and your personal experiences and suggestions will be of particular value in this review. A simple on-line form provides a straightforward way for you to contribute to the review. For your comments to have the maximum value please send them as soon as possible and in any event by 10 July 2006 - why not do it now? more
Jessica Williams, the author of the book 'How to give to Charity', is donating all royalties due to her from sales to a fund to be given to charity. Icon Books, the publisher, are matching these royalties with the same amount again.
It's up to the public to decide to which charity the money should be given. Currently the Scout Association is just in the leader with over 20% of the nominations. Your vote could make all the difference. Nominate today at www.howtogivetocharity.org more
As well as 90 years of Cub Scouts, 2006 also marks the 20th Birthday of Beaver Scouts. Check out the Beaver Party Scene in Camden and Islington where they were holding a Circus Party this weekend. more
If you're looking for a great day out for your Group, then you're in the right place. Youth Fun Days (formerly known as N&L Scout Events), offer discounted tickets for Youth Groups for all of The Tussaud's Group attractions - Alton Towers, Chessington World of Adventures, Warwick Castle, Thorpe Park, British Airways London Eye and Madame Tussaud's.
You can order your discounted tickets through their brand new website at www.youthfundays.co.uk - big fun is just a click away!
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June 2006
16–18 Jamboree Leaders UK Contingent Meeting (Walesby Forest Scout
Centre,Nottinhghamshire)
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17 County Management Team
19 Adult Training Module
4 Tools for the Job (Managers)
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20 Windsor & Eton District Annual General Meeting
21 Adult Training Module
3a Tools for the Job (Sectional) (
Western Area )
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21 Pang Valley District Annual General Meeting
21 Wokingham District Annual General Meeting
22 Kennet District Annual General Meeting
22 South Berkshire District Annual General Meeting
26 Adult Training Module
23 Safety for Managers and Supporters
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27 South East District Annual General Meeting
29 Adult Training Module
17 Activities Outdoors
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30–2 July Jamboree Unit Summer Camp – Training Weekend (Youlbury)
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July 2006
3 Adult Training
Validation Session (
Eastern Area )
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6 Berkshire Scouts County AGM (Easthampstead)
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11 Adult Training Module
3b Tools for the Job (Sectional) (
Southern Area )
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11 County Programme Team Meeting (Earleywood)
14–16 National Fellowship Camp (Bedfordshire)
18 County Executive Committee (Earleywood)
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A small team is looking at the procurement of various display items to make a promotional kit for use across Berkshire. Items include a gazebo type shelter, display board, matting, display screen, portable power, banners and flags. If you have any contacts or work for someone who might be interested in supplying such items with a discount or even free please contact Geoff Mitchell.
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