December 2009
This
will be the last County eNews for the year. The County Team would like
to wish you all a Happy Christmas. We hope you have a good
break and we are looking forward to lots more great Scouting in
Northumberland in 2010.
Christmas Office hours - County Office, Training Admin and Project Northumberland offices will close for the Christmas period as from noon on Friday,18th December until 9 a.m. on Monday 4th January 2010.
2010 Census and Membership Fees
Headquarters are experiencing technical problems. Districts should receive Census details from HQ very soon. For information regarding the National Membership Fee and County Levy you can download our information sheet from the members only area of the website. Login and select 'Members Only' from right and then 'County Directory and Publications'.
Deadline for completion of on-line census returns is by end of business on Friday, 5th February 2010.
World Scout Jamboree 2011 - Northumberland Unit (Scouts/Explorers, Paul Capstick)
Have you visited the Northumberland Unit website page ? Now is the time to be giving all of our Scouts and Explorers that are the right age the opportunity to apply to be a member of the Northumberland Unit. It is so important that as Leaders we give our young people this information and let them decide if they would like to apply. The deadline for all applications is 18th December. Why not take a look at the unit update for December by following this link - Northumberland Unit December Update
Medieval Marra'10 (All Sections, Richard Brown)
Planning continues for Medieval Marra 2010. Now is the time to be thinking about getting those letters out in the New Year to all our section members to enable you to get your booking in while discounts apply. You must book in before the end of March 2010 to receive your discount. For all the information on the camp and how to book visit our website by clicking here .
Glider Opportunities (Explorers/Leaders) (Paul Henderson)
The following dates are available: January 2010 - 9th, 10th, 23rd, 24th, 30th and 31st. February 2010 - 6th, 7th, 20th, 21st and 27th
March 2010 - 21st. Bookings should be to Paul Henderson via County Office. Take a look at the website for further information
www.glider.ne-activities.org.uk
Newcastle Gang Show - 6th April to 10th April 2010
For booking form and information regarding rehearsals click here .
Tall Ships 10 - Christmas Cards
County Office have a supply of Christmas Cards to sell. Pack of ten for 3 pounds. Hurry before they all go!
Hawkhirst Adventure Camp - Job Vacancy
There is a new staff opening for a Chief Instructor at Hawkhirst Adventure Camp, Kielder Water. The application deadline is 6th January 2010. For full details click here .
Recent Website Updates (All Sections, Richard Brown)
This section of the enews is to keep you up to date with changes to the County Website and reminders of where to go for useful information.
HQ Sectional eNews - Have you seen the eNews that come out from HQ for each section? Click here to take a look.
County Reports & Directory - The County Financial Statement can be found in the 'About NCS' page. To access the County Directory you need to login to the members only area of the website and click on the menu option for 'County Directory'
Duke of Edinburgh Pages - John Brittain has put together a number of pages in the members only area of the website. Once logged in, click on the 'DofE Award' menu option.
Benton District Website - Click on the link to see Benton District's new website www.bentonscouts.org.uk
Christmas Office hours - County Office, Training Admin and Project Northumberland offices will close for the Christmas period as from noon on Friday,18th December until 9 a.m. on Monday 4th January 2010.
2010 Census and Membership Fees
Headquarters are experiencing technical problems. Districts should receive Census details from HQ very soon. For information regarding the National Membership Fee and County Levy you can download our information sheet from the members only area of the website. Login and select 'Members Only' from right and then 'County Directory and Publications'.
Deadline for completion of on-line census returns is by end of business on Friday, 5th February 2010.
World Scout Jamboree 2011 - Northumberland Unit (Scouts/Explorers, Paul Capstick)
Have you visited the Northumberland Unit website page ? Now is the time to be giving all of our Scouts and Explorers that are the right age the opportunity to apply to be a member of the Northumberland Unit. It is so important that as Leaders we give our young people this information and let them decide if they would like to apply. The deadline for all applications is 18th December. Why not take a look at the unit update for December by following this link - Northumberland Unit December Update
Medieval Marra'10 (All Sections, Richard Brown)
Planning continues for Medieval Marra 2010. Now is the time to be thinking about getting those letters out in the New Year to all our section members to enable you to get your booking in while discounts apply. You must book in before the end of March 2010 to receive your discount. For all the information on the camp and how to book visit our website by clicking here .
Glider Opportunities (Explorers/Leaders) (Paul Henderson)
The following dates are available: January 2010 - 9th, 10th, 23rd, 24th, 30th and 31st. February 2010 - 6th, 7th, 20th, 21st and 27th
March 2010 - 21st. Bookings should be to Paul Henderson via County Office. Take a look at the website for further information
www.glider.ne-activities.org.uk
Newcastle Gang Show - 6th April to 10th April 2010
For booking form and information regarding rehearsals click here .
Tall Ships 10 - Christmas Cards
County Office have a supply of Christmas Cards to sell. Pack of ten for 3 pounds. Hurry before they all go!
Hawkhirst Adventure Camp - Job Vacancy
There is a new staff opening for a Chief Instructor at Hawkhirst Adventure Camp, Kielder Water. The application deadline is 6th January 2010. For full details click here .
Recent Website Updates (All Sections, Richard Brown)
This section of the enews is to keep you up to date with changes to the County Website and reminders of where to go for useful information.
HQ Sectional eNews - Have you seen the eNews that come out from HQ for each section? Click here to take a look.
County Reports & Directory - The County Financial Statement can be found in the 'About NCS' page. To access the County Directory you need to login to the members only area of the website and click on the menu option for 'County Directory'
Duke of Edinburgh Pages - John Brittain has put together a number of pages in the members only area of the website. Once logged in, click on the 'DofE Award' menu option.
Benton District Website - Click on the link to see Benton District's new website www.bentonscouts.org.uk