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News from Berkshire Scouting Number 80 for 7 September 2006

Photo of the Week

The photo selected this week  - Nick, Chris, James and Rebecca were lucky enough to be given 4 VIP tickets for the Royal Windsor Observation Wheel. They raffled the tickets and made £400 for the Jamboree Unit.  Photo by Wendy Allum

Your help needed - signup today

Over 600 Cub Scouts will be arriving at Chalfont Heights Camp site by 10.00hrs on Sunday 24th September and we look forward to giving them a day they will never forget. If you are available on that day please think about volunteering to help. It will be a great day for all.

All offers of help to be sent to Lynn Smith 0118 961 9393 or 90thbirthday@berkshirescouts.org.uk

Jamboree Unit  - Jambo Lotto

The Photo of this Week shows members from Windsor & Eton District of the two World Scout Jamboree Units from Berkshire helping to raise money towards the great adventure. The Jamboree Unit Website has news on several ways you can help the Units including the the Jambo Lotto. more  

Berkshire Scouts back from Spain 

The Berkshire Scouts Expedition is back from two weeks of kayaking, mountain walking, exploring, D of E overnight expeditions, Explorer Belting and so much more. Congratulations to all who took part and made it possible. more.

Goodbye

Cubs returning to their Bracknell pack meetings this week found something missing – their Akela. After 9 years as Cub Scout Leader at the 2nd Bracknell pack Nick Layt has now left the group as he is moving away from the area. His last duty as Akela was their successful Summer Camp in Sussex, coincidentally not too far from where he is going to be living. Group Scout Leader, Steve Prower said “I’d like to say a special thank you to Nick for all his work for the group over the years and for kindly agreeing to keep the web site going for us; you really are a special person Nick and we will all miss you.”  Group Chairman, Dale Kipp said “Nick has been a valuable member and leader of the section for many a year. Thank you Nick for all the work you have done during your time with us and I wish you all the best. I am sure we will all miss you.”

Patrol Challenge Weekend - signup now

The Berkshire Patrol Camping Challenge will take place over the weekend  30th September 2006 to 1st October 2006.  The County Flag is a camping challenge for patrols of six scouts held over two days. It is a lot more than just a camping competition as the weekend will also include a number of different activities. The weekend will allow the participating patrols to work together as a team putting into practice a large number of the Scouting skills that they have learned as well as picking up some new skills.  more

D of E Adviser

Great news - Nick Green has been appointed to the role of  Adviser for the Duke of Edinburgh Scheme - thanks Nick. Watch out on the Do of E pages for developments. more

Off to University?

Off to University or know someone who is? Check out the local Scout Network and the Scout and Guide Club at the University more.

Recent News from The Scout Association

100 years of Scouting... so what?

How much do you know or care about your Scouting heritage? Do you want to know the stories, or is it all 'ho hum history'? Take part in the Scouting Heritage Questionnaire!

 

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

 

September 2006
9 Adult Training Module 1 Essential Information ( Northern Area ) click here to book
9 Adult Training Module 3 Tools for the Job (Sectional) ( Northern Area ) click here to book
11 Adult Training Validation Session ( Eastern Area ) click here to book
12 Adult Training Module 1 Essential Information ( Southern Area ) click here to book
12 County Executive Committee (Earleywood)
13 County Scout Section Support Team Meeting (Reading) more
15 WINGS2009 Planning Team more
17 Adult Training Module 7 Valuing Diversity click here to book
19 East Reading District Annual General Meeting
20 Adult Training Module 1 Essential Information ( Eastern Area ) click here to book
23–24 National Conference for all Adults in Scouting (Warwick) more
23–24 The Scout Association Annual General Meeting (Warwick)
24 County Cubs 90th Birthday Party (Chalfont Heights Scout Camp)
26 County Adult Support Team Meeting (Earleywood)
26 County Programme Team Meeting (Earleywood)
27 Adult Training Module 1 Essential Information ( Western Area ) click here to book
27 Adult Training Module 5 Fundamental Values ( Eastern Area ) click here to book
30–1 October Scout Section Camping Challenge Weekend (Bradfield) more

October 2006

2 Adult Training Validation Session ( Eastern Area ) click here to book
2 DCs and CC (Longridge)  *updated
3 Adult Training Module 11 Administration (Section) ( Western Area ) click here to book
4 Adult Training Module 18 Practical Skills click here to book

Click here for the full Diary.

That's all for this week

With Beaver Colonies, Cub Packs, Scout Troops, Explorer Units and Networks restarting after the summer break, it is time to get those snaps in of a magic moment at one of your weekly meetings - send in those photos  to photo@berkshirescouts.org.uk.

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That's all for this week

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