April 2011
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World Scout Jamboree Planning Team (Leaders/Over 18s Only)
Would you like to help plan the World Scout Jamboree 2011? There are still vacancies on the planning team - could you be a Sub Camp Leader...? There are many different roles available so
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for more information.
Join In Jamboree (All sections)
Join In Jamboree is a suite of programme resources focusing on the Global Programme Zone and International Self Development Area. You will have received some material with your Scouting Magazine and it is also available online. Check it out and join in by
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Leaders Skills Day & Beer Festival (All Sections)
Northumberland and Durham Scouts have joined together to plan a skills and activity day for our leaders and its open to all sections. It is being held at Moor House Activity Centre on Saturday 11th June 2011. This is a fun event followed by a social evening so dont miss out! For more details
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Northumberland County Challenge (All Sections)
Northumberland County have set a challenge to get as many Beavers Cubs Scouts Explorers Network and Leaders to
'camp out'
over the weekend of 25th & 26th June 2011. (some disgression can be given in this our first year of the challenge) Should you have a camp organised for that weekend or one either side you can advise County Administration and be eligible to receive a County Camping Challeng Badge! This challenge will run year on year and a different badge will be produced each year for you to collect. More details will be published on the County website.
Free Swimming Sessions (All Sections, Easter Holidays)
Check out the details on the County Website about free trial swimming sessions in Ponteland during the Easter holidays by
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Beaver Scouts - 25 Year Celebrations (Lynn Naisbitt, Beavers)
I have now been in post a year but I am still yet to visit every District in the County. I am looking for invitations to meetings or events from all Districts and will do my best to attend as many as possible.
If you could please e-mail me a copy of the dates of all District Meetings and events I would be most grateful. I am looking to form a small team to help me organise Events and offer help and support to Leaders and groups around the County. If you are interested or would like more information please get in touch. Ideally I would like leaders from across the county.
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to contact me.
Tag Rugby Festival
(Beavers)
The Beaver Scouts are holding a Tag Rugby Festival at Kingston Park in Newcastle. It will take place on either the 5th or 12th June (depending on its popularity) for more information
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Beaver & Cub Scout Activity Day
Sunday 25th September at Woodhorn Colliery - more details to follow.
Cub Scouts (Michael Munro)
Congratulations to all the Cubs who received their Chief Scout's Silver Award at the recent presentation at the Discovery Museum. Leaders please dont forget to pass the names of Cubs who successfully complete their Silver Award to County Administration, detailed below, so that successful Cubs can be invited to the next presentation.
County Sanderson Flag (Cubs)
The competition will be held on Saturday 21st May at Brunton Park Scout Centre, Brunton Park in Gosforth. Reegistration 1:30 pm for a 2:00 pm stat. Finishing at 4:00 pm.
Chill Out Camp 08th - 10th April 2011
(Explorers)
A Camp planned by Explorer Scouts for Explorer Scouts. The weekend is designed to be a fun weekend with a mixture of activities and a chance to just relax and chill out. There will be a Chill out village with a Mongolian Yurt, Camp fire & BBQ area, Dance Tent & Non Alcoholic Cocktail Bar. Activities will include Water Sports, Climbing, Zorbing as well as a Wide game and Has Scouting got talent competition. Plus many more activities. Cost 20 pounds per person. For more details contact Chris by
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Northumberland County Challenge Event 123 July 2011
(Explorers)
Competing for the Neville Trotter Trophy A true challenge event taking you across Northumberland Scout County via a magnificent and challenging Route. Open to teams of Explorer Scouts, Network Scouts & Adults involved in Scouting This event builds Team Work as the team face activities such as - Abseiling, Archery, Climbing, Camp Master Chief, Canoeing, Camp Master Chief, MT Biking, Problem Solving, Rifle Shooting, Walking. Cost 30 pounds per person. Teams are minimum 4 persons up to 7 persons. For more details contact Chris by
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Safe Swimming
As part of the ongoing review of all Scouting activities, the rules on swimming have been amended. The new, simplified arrangements will ensure that running such activities is easier for leaders.
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for details
Award Congratulations
You can find the names of the latest Award holders which have been submitted to County Office by
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Submission of Award Details
Don't forget to advise County Office of the Awards presented within your Groups. This results in the young people being mentioned on the County Website Awards page and receiving an invitation to the Chief Scout Award Ceremony in October 2011. Full names, address, and award presented should be forwarded to
info@northumberlandscouts.org.uk
Equipment
LookwideUK have three overhead projectors available - free to a good home. Contact County Administration by 30th April 2011 if you are interested.