The photo selected this week - The start of the adventure - The founding members of the 5th Woodley Cricket Beaver Colony
It is a big welcome to the Beaver Scouts who are the founding members of the 5th Woodley Crickets Beaver Colony launched on Thursday 25 May. The Colony meets at the Scout Building in the grounds of Waingels Copse School. It is the second Beaver Colony for the Group who are part of the Loddon District. Congratulations to all the Adult Volunteers who made it happen.
Four members of the Berkshire Scouts Jamboree Unit had the opportunity to attend the World Scout Jamboree organisers' Ceremonies Workshop held recently at Youlbury. During the day they were able to give a young person's view on what they would like to see at the Opening Ceremony, at the Closing Ceremony and at the Scouting Sunrise Ceremony (on 1 August 2007).
The Opening Ceremony is one of the most memorable parts of any Jamboree; it is the first time that all 40,000 Scouts will converge into one place and will be truly the point at which the experience of a lifetime will begin. The Berkshire representatives contributed their thoughts and ideas on the ceremonies including discussions on the type of experience the unit members wanted to see. more
We regret to announce the death of Maurice Thorne on 21st May 2006, at the age of 83. Maurice served Scouting in Wallingford and Twyford as well as with the Loddon District and Berkshire County Teams. Maurice’s Funeral and Thanksgiving Service will be held at St Andrews Parish Church, Sonning-on-Thames on Wednesday, 31st May at 1.30 pm. more
Kennet District Beaver mascot "Bobby" has been trekking through the Himalayas and has seen Everest and many other giant mountains covered in snow and ice. Despite the lack of trees and rivers Bobby enjoyed his trip and commented that Beaver fur beats any of the current hi tech equipment available for extreme conditions. Bobby had Assistant Beaver Leader Tony Higgs from the 3rd Newbury Scouts Beaver Colony stuck to his back during the whole trekking trip who says he is sticking with the modern gear ! See the photos here.
There are many ways to get involved with the World Scout Jamboree which takes place in the UK in July/August 2007. more
As an individual, family, group/unit you could be providing Home Hospitaility (HoHo) to the thousands of young people from across the world either before the World Scout Jamboree of afterwards - what a great opportunity for bringing International Scouting in to you group/unit. Contact Sue Clarkson if you would like to get involved with the HoHo part of the great adventure.
As a adult volunteer you could be there in Hylands Park as a member of the International Service Team (IST). The deadline for applications to join the team is 14 July. All the information is available on the Berkshire Scouts Jamboree Website www.berkshirescoutsjamboree.org.uk more
If you are a Scientist, Technologist or Engineer then perhaps you or your company might like to get involved in developing some science and technology activities at the World Scout Jamboree. Contact Geoff Mitchell for more information.
This week we pickup on a news report of a great celebration event held in the heart of Viking Country at York and involving 500 Cub Scouts from Peterborough, Huntingdon and Wisbech more
The East Reading District Annual General Meeting will take place on 19 September 2006, rather than in June as previously listed.
The Berkshire County Scout Council Annual General Meeting will be held on 6 July 2006, 7.45 for 8pm at Easthampstead Park Conference Centre, Wokingham, Berkshire RG40 3DF. The conference centre is located at Grid Reference 844 674 on Ordnance Survey Landranger map 175 with the entrance to the drive at Grid Reference 838 679. A coloured map is available at here.
Major road works have started in Peacock Lane and will continue until December 2006. The road will be closed from 1st June until 16th September!! Local diversions will be in place. For regular updates on the road works please visit www.peacocklane.co.uk or freephone 0800 0323 001
Cub Scouts Woggle - These new fun leather woggles with the Cub Scout logo are available in six different colours and are priced at only £1.35 and are available from your local Scout Shop.
The June/July edition of Scouting magazine will be landing on your doorstep over the next few days. Enjoy a sneak preview of what’s in the forthcoming issue with our first ever Podcast! Listen to highlights from this special Get Active! edition.
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June 2006
3 County Patrol Leaders Forum (Longridge)
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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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5 Adult Training
Validation Session (
Eastern Area )
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5 County Fellowship Meeting (Reading)
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6 County Adult Support Team Meeting (Earleywood)
8 Taceham Hundred District Annual General Meeting
10 Adult Training Module
25 Assessing Learning (
Southern Area )
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13 Adult Training Module
3a Tools for the Job (Sectional) (
Southern Area )
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13 Loddon District Annual General Meeting
14 Adult Training Module
3a Tools for the Job (Sectional) (
Eastern Area )
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14 Reading Central District Annual General Meeting
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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This week is the first for the 2006-2007 Photo of the Week Competition and what a way to start with a brand new Beaver Colony. Get your Colony, Pack, Troop, Unit or Network in the pictures - may be something happening over the weekend or at one of your weekly meetings. Send them in to photo@berkshirescouts.org.uk.
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