The photo selected this week shows Top awards in Britwell - Congratulations to Nicholas, Mathew and Carl of 1st Britwell Scouts in Slough District photographed here after the presentation of their Chief Scout Gold Awards more
The recently completed Berkshire-wide Census shows that there are 7510 young people and adults involved in Scouting in Berkshire. Explorer Scout numbers continue to grow in Berkshire as they are elsewhere across the UK. The census shows Explorer Scout numbers are up by 12% with 22/78 split in the female/male membership. The Young Leader Programme is also growing fast with 96 Explorer Scouts now taking on the challenge as a Young Leader.
Congratulations to Kennet District who report the largest increase - a whopping 79% increase in Beaver Scout numbers - great news.
Congratulations and thanks to every Adult Volunteer who has help support and provide the fabulous adventure of Scouting to 6031 young people (6-18 years old) across Berkshire.
By very popular demand, the deadline for applications from Scouts and Explorer Scouts to join the Berkshire Jamboree Units has been extended to 17 March 2006. Participants for the Berkshire Jamboree Units must be aged between 14 and 17 years old on 27 July 2007 - that is those born between 28 July 1989 and 27 July 1993 and involved in Berkshire Scouting. Places are limited and as the selection weekend is on 25/26 March - this is the last week to get applications in. more
Is someone representing your Troop, Group, Unit or District? If not get all the information from the Berkshire Scouts Jamboree Website or contact the Jamboree Team now to get that vital information. Contact Bruce Clark, Jamboree Contingent Leader via bruce@berkshirescoutsjamboree.org.uk
Check out the Canadian Cub Scouts web site there is lots of information, some programme ideas, what Canadian Cub Scouts like, games, postcards to send and all the badges. more
Are you looking to raise money in 2006 for extra equipment, that special trip or even day to day running expenses. We can help. Although aimed at charitable or youth groups, anyone can take part. It is not a competition but a fundraising opportunity. All walkers will be issued with a sponsorship form and can raise money for the charity of their choice. There will be a fee for each participant of £5 a head and this will go to the Twyford Scouts and Guides Project Phoenix to raise money for the new headquarters. If participants are also raising money through their sponsors for Project Phoenix then there is no fee. Contact Hazel Evans on 0118 9016643 or Martin Lister on 0118 9341443 to register, ask questions and to get your sponsorship forms or Email thephoenixfund@aol.com more details
Nottingham Network present X-Treme a packed weekend 25 August - 28 August 2006 at Sherbrook Camp Site in Calverton, Nottingham. £40 gets you the whole for the weekend and includes camp fees, inflatables, Sydney Harbour, other activities and admin costs. Campers are welcome to bring there own food but there will be snacks etc from Goblins bowl. Flyer website
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National Network Update March 2006
March 2006
14 Adult Training Module
3b Tools for the Job (Sectional) (
Southern Area )
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14 County Executive Committee (Reading)
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15 Adult Training Module
20 Administration (Managers)
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16 County Steering Team
17 Berkshire Jamboree Unit – Closing Date for Applications (Postal)
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18 Adult Training Module
8 Skills of Leadership
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18 Adult Training Module
9 Working with Adults
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22 Adult Training Module
3b Tools for the Job (Sectional) (
Eastern Area )
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22 Adult Training
Validation Session (
Western Area )
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23 DCs and CC (Earleywood)
24 WINGS2009 Planning Team
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25 Adult Training Team (Earleywood)
25 County Cub Scout Quiz Competition
25–26 Berkshire Jamboree Unit Selection Weekend (Bear's Rails Campsite, Old
Windsor)
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29 Adult Training Module
3b Tools for the Job (Sectional) (
Western Area )
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29 Adult Training Module
Val (
Southern Area )
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30 Adult Training Module
23 Safety for Managers and Supporters
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April 2006
1 Adult Training Module
22 Section Support
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1 Adult Training Module
4 Tools for the Job (Managers)
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1 Adult Training Module
4 Tools for the Job (Managers)
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4 County Adult Support Team Meeting (Earleywood)
11 2007 Coordinators (Reading)
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The South African Scout Association have a project called the Phakamani project (meaning "Rise"). This project makes it possible for any boy or girl, anywhere in the country, to become a Scout. Wow - what an ambition! The Phakamani project is designed so that community groups can adopt the Scout programme to help meet their own youth needs and set up their own Scout Troop or Cub Pack. Could we do this?
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