November 2009
Special Event!! Northern Lights Roadshow (All Sections, County Commissioner)
Scouting across the North East region propose to stage an event - Northern Lights - in Sheffield Arena in 2011. Come to a special presentation (08th December 2009) by the production team being hosted by Brewin Dolphin at their offices in Gallowgate in Newcastle to find out how you can get involved. Click here for more details .
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. If you want to know more then why not attend one of the roadshows taking place around the County? Click here for more information.
Hawkhirst Events 2010
Fancy a camp at Hawkhirst in 2010? Early next year sees the return of the Hawkhirst Freezer Camp and then in May the Pirate Camp. Click on the links below to go the County Calendar where you can download the information...
Hawkhirst Freezer Camp 2010 - 08th-10th Jan
Hawkhirst Pirate Camp 2010 - 07th-09th May
Peel Award Trophy returns to Castle Morpeth (Cubs, Helen Denton)
Winners of the competition held on the 17th October were 6th Morpeth, followed by the 8th Whitley Bay, winners of the Sanderson Flag in June. 10 Teams took part in this Trading Post Style competition where money from the bank of Cublandia is gained depending on the challenge they attempt. The winner is the team with the most money. Thanks to all those that supported the event.
Centre For Life Cub Astronomer Badge (Cubs, Helen Denton)
I would appreciate feedback from the Packs who went to the Centre for Life as I am about to have discussions with them regarding any improvements that could be made.
Email: cubs@northumberlandscouts.org.uk
Medieval Marra'10 (All Sections, Richard Brown)
The Medieval Marra'10 website has been launched on the County Website. Want to find out more about the camp then visit the site by clicking here . We have now launched the online bookings and have received our first booking. Follow the link on the website to bookings to book in your group for the weekend or as day visitors. If you are interested in attending as staff then you can now book online by clicking here . Please note there is a discount for bookings before the end of March 2010 and the closing date for all bookings is 23rd April 2010.
Adult Training Update (David McKenzie)
Our first group of NVQ candidates is very close to completing the qualification. The end of the year promises to be a landmark for the Activity Leadership Award. Well done to those Leaders who are woking hard to complete and of course, to their dedicated Assessors who are supporting them.
Since the summer we have been able to celebrate the Award of the Wood Badge to the following Leaders. Our thanks to these people for committing to providing better Scouting for More Young People: Robert Crumpton, GSL 8th Blyth, Stephen Hogg, GSL 1st Felton, Ron Lee, ASL 5th Tynemouth, Sean McDougle CSL 1st Prudhoe, Mark Taylor, ACSL 82nd Newcastle, Christine Thompson, ACSL 2nd Cramlington, Jill Thompson, BSL 4th Tynemouth.
Award Congratulations
You can find the names of the latest Awards which have been submitted to County Office by clicking here .
Whitley Bay Gang Show 2009
It is not too late to get your tickets for the Whitley Bay Gang Show 2009 (23rd - 28th November 2009). For all the details download the booking form from the County Calendar by clicking 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.
Tall Ships 10 - Why not find out more about this event or come along to one of our exciting fundraising events. For more info check out the pages here.
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.
Members - We now have 324 members on the County Website all receiving this eNews, however this is still not everybody so please keep encouraging other leaders to join.
Scouting across the North East region propose to stage an event - Northern Lights - in Sheffield Arena in 2011. Come to a special presentation (08th December 2009) by the production team being hosted by Brewin Dolphin at their offices in Gallowgate in Newcastle to find out how you can get involved. Click here for more details .
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. If you want to know more then why not attend one of the roadshows taking place around the County? Click here for more information.
Hawkhirst Events 2010
Fancy a camp at Hawkhirst in 2010? Early next year sees the return of the Hawkhirst Freezer Camp and then in May the Pirate Camp. Click on the links below to go the County Calendar where you can download the information...
Hawkhirst Freezer Camp 2010 - 08th-10th Jan
Hawkhirst Pirate Camp 2010 - 07th-09th May
Peel Award Trophy returns to Castle Morpeth (Cubs, Helen Denton)
Winners of the competition held on the 17th October were 6th Morpeth, followed by the 8th Whitley Bay, winners of the Sanderson Flag in June. 10 Teams took part in this Trading Post Style competition where money from the bank of Cublandia is gained depending on the challenge they attempt. The winner is the team with the most money. Thanks to all those that supported the event.
Centre For Life Cub Astronomer Badge (Cubs, Helen Denton)
I would appreciate feedback from the Packs who went to the Centre for Life as I am about to have discussions with them regarding any improvements that could be made.
Email: cubs@northumberlandscouts.org.uk
Medieval Marra'10 (All Sections, Richard Brown)
The Medieval Marra'10 website has been launched on the County Website. Want to find out more about the camp then visit the site by clicking here . We have now launched the online bookings and have received our first booking. Follow the link on the website to bookings to book in your group for the weekend or as day visitors. If you are interested in attending as staff then you can now book online by clicking here . Please note there is a discount for bookings before the end of March 2010 and the closing date for all bookings is 23rd April 2010.
Adult Training Update (David McKenzie)
Our first group of NVQ candidates is very close to completing the qualification. The end of the year promises to be a landmark for the Activity Leadership Award. Well done to those Leaders who are woking hard to complete and of course, to their dedicated Assessors who are supporting them.
Since the summer we have been able to celebrate the Award of the Wood Badge to the following Leaders. Our thanks to these people for committing to providing better Scouting for More Young People: Robert Crumpton, GSL 8th Blyth, Stephen Hogg, GSL 1st Felton, Ron Lee, ASL 5th Tynemouth, Sean McDougle CSL 1st Prudhoe, Mark Taylor, ACSL 82nd Newcastle, Christine Thompson, ACSL 2nd Cramlington, Jill Thompson, BSL 4th Tynemouth.
Award Congratulations
You can find the names of the latest Awards which have been submitted to County Office by clicking here .
Whitley Bay Gang Show 2009
It is not too late to get your tickets for the Whitley Bay Gang Show 2009 (23rd - 28th November 2009). For all the details download the booking form from the County Calendar by clicking 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.
Tall Ships 10 - Why not find out more about this event or come along to one of our exciting fundraising events. For more info check out the pages here.
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.
Members - We now have 324 members on the County Website all receiving this eNews, however this is still not everybody so please keep encouraging other leaders to join.