NEWSLETTER No 76 issued June 2010. - 18-06-2010NEWSLETTER No 76 issued June 2010 THANK YOU FOR ACHIEVING THE UNIMAGINABLE DREAM! Thank you to everyone who attended the County Skills and Chills Leader’s Weekend and rose to the challenge by attempting the seemingly impossible and achieving the unimaginable dream of reaching new heights!! This was an opportunity that should not have been missed. Sadly, some did miss it. THANK YOU TO THOSE LEADERS WHO “DID THEIR BEST” On behalf of countless cubs in the County and beyond, thank you to all leaders who did their best to provide them with a huge range of varied activities and challenges on County Cub Adventure Day. They certainly succeeded! With everything under the sun, (yes it was glorious!) from bouncing to cooking, singing to shooting and climbing to rafting, it was an excellent day when everyone, including leaders from other sections, worked together. DISTRICT DIARIES BURNLEY DISTRICT EXPLORER SCOUTS OPEN EVENING – WEDNESDAY 23 JUNE 2010 All Scout Leaders and older Scouts are invited to a Special Open Evening on Wednesday 23 June 2010 at 1st Briercliffe (St James') Headquarters starting at 1900 hrs. It will feature everything that you want to know about Explorer Scouts in Burnley District and you will also see the current Explorers in action. The evening is targeted at all young people who will be approching 13.5 years some time in the next twelve months. Please circulate as widely as possible and help to strengthen links between your Scout Troop and your Explorer Unit. If you need any further information, please call Keith on 01282 430388 PENDLE DISTRICT BSL’s & CSL’s MEETING The next meeting is on Wednesday 7 July at DISTRICT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES Pendle: Monday 19 July at Pendle traditionally hold their We need to hear your views NOW so that each Executive Committee can bear them in mind before reaching a decision. Please email me at howie.mitchell@btinternet.com before the next Executive Meeting shown above. PENDLE DISTRICT SUMMER CAMP – FRIDAY 20 AUGUST 2010 AT WADDECAR Following last year’s successful camp at Blackhills, Jane has booked A CROCKING DAY OUT Listen to the jungle drums, then follow the trail for details of a crocking day out! Simon Morley has organised a trip to
Trip includes: Return transport, via coach and ferry, leaving from Full board, indoor accommodation at De Kluis 35 hectares of the impressive Hiking, Campfires, Volleyball, Outdoor sports and activities, Treetop assault courses, Mountain and BMX bikes, Rafting, Pioneering, High ropes course, Adventure ropes course and Orienteering In addition, we're planning on a number of off-site visits to: Ypres - to the Battlefields of WWI, Leuven - swimming,
COUNTY ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – WEDNESDAY 30 JUNE 2010 at 1930 hrs Bowley FAMILY ADVENTURE DAY – SATURDAY 17 JULY 2010 from 1300 to 1900 hrs at Bowley East Lancashire Scouts are hosting a summer adventure day aimed at family's wanting to celebrate the end of another school year with something a little different, we've got zip lines, a leap of faith, or grass sledging to get the adrenaline pumping plus loads of other activities to entertain the family. On July 17th Bowley Scout activity Centre will be open to all ages (you don't even have to be linked to scouts!) as our 47 acre camp site is split into 7 different zones all offering something totally unique, so if flying through the air, watching a volcano explode, or learning how to juggle sounds like your kind of adventure why not come along to Bowley Activity centre near Great Harwood for a day unlike any other. Family's: £3 Adult - £2 Child Entry Fee To go on our adrenaline pumping new adventure activities cost only £3.50 for an hour on an activity of your choice. For Scout Groups: £7 including Entry, An Adventure activity for an hour, Hot Dog and drink + free access to all the other activities going on.
Beavers will be having their own brilliant Fun Day in September! You know where to look for further information! WORLD SCOUT JAMBOREE 2011 One member of the Jamboree Unit has withdrawn; this means that there is now one place to fill. We have decided that we should open this up to new applicants as well as considering existing applicants. A separate email has gone to all the existing applicants assuring them that their applications are still being actively considered. For further details, visit www.eastlancashirescouts.org.uk Full details of ALL WARNING: Please be aware that the information shown in this District Newsletter does NOT include all HEADQUARTER’S NEWS VETTING & BARRING SCHEME You may have seen the announcement by the Government on 15 June 2010 that the further implementation of the Vetting and Barring Scheme (VBS) in APPOINTMENT REVIEWS – SAFEGUARDING TRAINING ARRANGEMENTS You may be aware that the January 2010 edition of Policy, Organisation and Rules introduces a new requirement for adults to have undertaken approved safeguarding training at the point that their review is undertaken. This will ensure that we can keep people up-to-date on this essential area of work – with all adults in Scouting receiving this training at least every five years. This training obligation may be met through two routes: 1. Participation in a training session in the period since the adult’s last appointment review Two such training sessions have been scheduled this year: 22 June and 22 September, please contact Joanne Carey to reserve a place on either. 2. Participation in the NSPCC Keeping Children Safe online training package, in the period since the individual’s last appointment review. For further details and registration on Keeping Children Safe please contact Joanne Carey. more news articles... | Events: PATROL LEADER TRAINING CAMP PATROL LEADER TRAINING CAMP A Special Training Camp at Hebden Hey for Patrol Leaders and their Assistants. ... News: DCs CHALLENGE DCs CHALLENGE INTRODUCING THE DC's CHALLENGE The DC's Challenge is precisely that. It is a series of challenges that have been planned... |
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