NEWSLETTER No 81 Issued April 2011 - 20-04-2011NEWSLETTER No 81 Issued April 2011 Thank you! I would like to say a big THANK YOU to everyone who attended and helped in anyway towards the success of our Annual St George’s Day Celebrations. Burnley District were hosted by St Cuthbert’s and following a Scout’s Own Service in their church, they held an entertaining camp fire in the adjacent Community Centre. Pendle District bravely opted for an outdoor parade led by Nelson Brass Band around Seedhill Athletics Ground prior to their Scout’s Own and this was followed by a Family Fun Day which was blessed by brilliant sunshine. Both events were changes to the normal celebrations and they were well received by all who attended. A special thank you goes to all Section Leaders for encouraging a good attendance and also to Pendle Active Support Unit who contributed to the success of both District’s Celebrations. Finally, thank you everyone who attended Burnley’s Annual General Meeting. Congratulations! Congratulations to Sandra Gill and Nancy Mitchell on receiving the Award of Merit in recognition of their “Outstanding Service to Scouting” over many years and also to Neville and Hazel Graham on receiving the Silver Acorn in recognition of their “Specially Distinguished Service to Scouting” over many years. I would like to add my personal thanks to them for their continued support and positive contribution to Scouting in Burnley both at district and group levels. Development Thank you to those Scout Groups who have submitted their thoughts on developing their Groups. I will be talking to the smaller Scout Groups fairly soon to consider ways to help them. In the meantime, I will be pleased to hear from other Scout Groups who haven’t responded to my request in the last Newsletter. I will also be pleased to hear from any leaders who are interested in helping to develop either one or both our Districts. We currently have vacancies for the following roles and in line with our policy on flexible volunteering it is possible that some element of role sharing could be considered: Assistant District Commissioner (Beaver Scouts) Burnley and/or Pendle District Beaver Scout Leader, Burnley and/or Pendle Assistant District Commissioner (Scouts) Burnley District Scout Leader, Burnley and/or Pendle If you would like to be considered for any of the above appointments or you would like to nominate someone else, please write to me (email is fine) before Sunday 8 May 2011 stating what qualities and experience you or they could bring to the district and any ambitions that you may have. Thank you. 22nd World Scout Jamboree East Lancashire County Contingent Badges All adults and young people may now wear the official WSJ East Lancashire County Contingent badges on their uniform (left arm sleeve) in support of our young people who will be representing our Districts and County in Sweden. They are available now at the cost of £2 each or 10 for £15 from Sam Lacey at gangee2@hotmail.co.uk DISTRICT DIARIES PENDLE DISTRICT CUB SKILLS COMPETITION – WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL St Thomas’s Church, Barrowford starting at 1830 hrs MODULE 37 FOR ADULTS WISHING TO SERVE ON THE APPOINTMENTS ADVISORY SUB COMMITTEE – THURSDAY 28 APRIL We wish to strengthen our Appointments Advisory sub-Committee which meets around four time per year to meet and informally interview new applicants. If you feel able to use your experience in this way, we invite you to attend this special module which is being held at Bowley at 1900 hrs. Please book a place by contacting Janet Alderson-Perkins at janetap@ntlworld.com or tel: 01254 583736
BORDER SEVENS HIKING CHALLENGE – SUNDAY 1 MAY 2011 Good luck and happy hiking to all participants! GETTING STARTED MODULES 1, 2 & 6 – THURSDAY 5 MAY 2011 Just a reminder that those adults who attended the Welcome Evening earlier this month should be attending these Modules 1, 2 & 6 at Bowley on Thursday 5 May 2011 at 1900 hrs. SAFEGUARDING TRAINING – TUESDAY 10 MAY 2011 All leaders should now be aware of the need to complete the necessary Safeguarding Training (i.e. Scout Association or NSPCC) before their appointment is due to be reviewed. We are very pleased that County will be holding a Safeguarding Training evening here, in Burnley and Pendle, on Tuesday 10 May 2011 at Byron Road Community Centre, Colne starting at 1915 hrs. (Byron Road is the continuation of North Valley Road just past Fishwicks Van Sales and the Community Centre is the second building on the right set back from the road. If you see the Morris Dancers pub, you have gone too far!) It will be very helpful if leaders will book a place by emailing myself at howie.mitchell@btinternet.com – please do not miss this opportunity to take advantage of a training course held locally! Thank you. BURNLEY DISTRICT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE – WEDNESDAY 18 MAY 2011 The first meeting of the new Exec will be on Wednesday 18 May 2011 at St Matthews Church Hall, Albion Street at 2000 hrs. PENDLE DISTRICT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE – MONDAY 16 MAY 2011 Pendle’s next Executive meets on Monday 16 May 2011 at St Thomas’s at 2000 hrs. PENDLE DISTRICT ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – TUESDAY 24 MAY 2011 Pendle’s AGM is planned for Tuesday 24 May 2011. PENDLE DISTRICT SUMMER CAMP – 12/13/14 AUGUST 2011 Jane will be circulating details of our Annual Summer Camp which is being held at Lonsdale District’s Camp Site at Silverdale which is set in woodland within walking distance (under 2 miles) of the shore of Morecambe Bay! As usual, Beaver Scouts will be able to “day-visit” BURNLEY DISTRICT’S 18th BI-ANNUAL CUB SCOUTS VISIT TO LONDON – 4 MAY 2012 This popular weekend in London is open to both District’s and Advance information for Leaders, Cubs and Parents is now available from Simon Morley at simonatuni@hotmail.com or tel: 07595 166769 EAST LANCASHIRE COUNTY EVENTS For details of all County Events subscribe to East Lancs Plus, the monthly news bulletin by contacting the County Office at countyoffice@eastlancashirescouts.org.uk or visit www.eastlancashirescouts.org.uk CHILLS AND SKILLS – 22/23/24 MAY 2011 Don’t miss the annual opportunity for all adults to come together and share skills and meet new people, including Wayne Bulpitt the UK Chief Commissioner, on a chilled out camp at Bowley. COUNTY CUB CAMP TO CELEBRATE 95 YEARS OF CUBS – 10/11/12 JUNE 2011 Burnley Cub Scout Packs should book direct with Jennifer Turner, ACC (Cub Scouts) but Pendle Cub Scout Packs should book with Jane Maloney, as soon as possible please. Don’t miss this great opportunity to celebrate our anniversary doing what young want to do! The Active Support Unit is now serving Burnley and Pendle! Thank you to everyone who has joined the Active Support Unit (ASU) or agreed to assist them. The ASU is now up and running under the experienced leadership of Keith Turbitt who may be contacted at pendlesas@hotmail.co.uk The ASU is based in Pendle but also serves Burnley District too and membership is open to any current or retired leader who wishes to give some support at a mutually convenient time. In addition to providing Active Support, the ASU also plan to have an Active Social programme too! more news articles... | Events: ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING THE FINAL ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS OF BURNLEY DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL AND PENDLE DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL ... News: SIMON IS THE NEW DISTRICT COMMISSIONER SIMON IS THE NEW DISTRICT COMMISSIONER At the Special General Meeting of both Burnley and Pendle District Scout Councils tonight, Glen Fendall... |
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