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East Lancashire Gazette

The July edition of the East Lancashire Gazette is now available here.

Please print a copy for your group notice board.

Active 08

This years ACTIVE takes the form of a water weekend at Southport Watersports Centre between Friday 26th and Sunday 28th September 2008.

The centre is the top venue in the Northwest for watersports and the weekend promises to be a fantastic event.

Activities will include

• Sailing,
• Kayaking,
• Canoeing,
• Dragon Boating,
• Rafting
• ...and team building.

The centre offers indoor accomodation with drying rooms, showers etc.. all you would expect for a weekend where ...

Reunion 08

Just a brief reminder about the Gilwell Reunion. There is currently a party of 10 (that we know about!) going down from East Lancashire, we plan to meet nearer the time of the event and discuss sharing of transport and catering arrangements. If you would like to join us book your own tickets on-line and let Glen know (glen.fendall@bt.com or 07860 622983), We will then advise you when we plan to meet.

For more information on Reunion 08 - please click here

Bowley Volunteer Staff

We are currently embarking on a restructure of the volunteer staff at our County campsite.

Please download the first draft of the proposed newstructure below.

Role descriptions have yet to be finalised and the overall structure may still be subject to change but we are keen to receive nominations now (including self-nominations) for any of the volunteer roles, and offers of help that sit outside of the proposed structure.

Clearly it is very important that we attract the right people, therefore please circulate the attached structure ...

Wild West Bowley Beavers

Wanted. All Beaver Scouts Come and join us down at Beaver Creek for an Afternoon in the Wild West. 1-5pm 20th September 2008

Activities Include a Wild West Show with...

• Gun spinning
• Fast Draw
• Rope Spinning
• Bull Whips
• Stunt Fights

Plus ...

• Wild West Work Shop
• Tin Can Alley
• Cork Shooting Gallery
• Cactus Lasso
• Real Horses
• Line Dancing.

Fancy Dress i.e Cowboys and Indians. Entrance by Wristband Only. The cost per Beaver Scout is £4.00 for ...

Jungle-09

Building on the success of last year's Centenary Camp Jungle '09 is the title, and theme, of your County Camp to be held at Bowley, 1st-3rd May 2009.

Only your help will ensure it's success. We are looking for teams of people to help plan now and take on specific responsibilities during the weekend. Amongst the many areas where your skills are required are:

• activities (on and off site),
• catering,
• communication,
• publicity,
• entertainment,
• site services,
• security,
• administration,
• skills bases...
• the list is endless, only

Rovers Fives

Boys and Girls under 10's, 12's, 14's and 16's. Five Players, One Goal. Blackburn Champions, at Blackburn Rovers Indoor Centre 12th and 13th July 2008. Closing date for entries, 7th July. Places are limited so please hurry.

For more information, please contact Wayne Duxbury on 01254 296256 or E-Mail wayne.duxbury@brfctrust.co.uk

Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary

3rd Padiham St.Johns Cubs are collecting tins of dog/cat food to donate to Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary. All adults and children within the county are invited to donate a tin of food. They have already started to collect the tins of food and will be taking them all up to Bleakholt on Saturday the 19 of July 08.

Any offers - please contact Simon Morley, Cub Scout Leader & Assistant Group Scout Leader, 3rd Padiham St.Johns. E-Mail: simonatuni@hotmail.com

Sandal Holme Barn

Sandal Holme Barn
OS Sheet 103
GR677437

East Lancashire Scouts have a 25 year lease on Sandal Holme Barn, in the heart of the Ribble Valley. The camping barn is located around one and a half miles from the village of Bashall Eaves attached to Sandal Holme Farm, overlooking Longridge Fell.  We operate it as a low cost Camping Barn for local Scouts and those from further a field, together with members of other youth organisations, in particular as overnight accommodation ...

Kandersteg 2009

A great opportunity to visit the international Scout Centre at Kandersteg, Switzerland and meet other Scouts from all over the world.

We have made a provisional booking for 40 scouts and 9 leaders from the 21st to 30th August 2009. Only £20 deposit is required to secure a place. The total cost will be approx. £550. This will include, coach transport to Kandersteg, a full and exciting ...

Assistant County Commissioner - Cub Scouts (ACC-CS)

An opportunity has arisen, in a voluntary role, to join the East Lancashire County Team as an ACC for Cub Scouts. The job requires good communication skills in order to be able to successfully communicate at Group/District level as well as at County level. The successful applicant will be required to work with the Leaders of a dynamic section of the Scout Movement and will be subject to a CRB check if not already approved by the Scout Association. The hours are flexible and some reasonable expenses may be approved subject to prior arrangement. The ...

GSL Support Days

Headquarters are committed to supporting Group Scout Leaders in their role, as a result you are invited to attend a Group Scout Leader workshop. The dates for those held in the North West are Sat 31st May in Runcorn followed by Sun 1st June at Hutton. The purpose of the day is to inform and support Group Scout Leaders, a valued and important role in the management of local Scouting.

For further information and/or to secure your place at either workshop please follow this link ...

East Lancashire Gazette

The April 2008 issue of the East Lancashire Gazette is now out, and available here.

Please print a copy for your group notice board. To receive the Gazette via E-Mail, please sign up to the Gazette mailing list, here.

Tower Wood Water Days

Tower Wood, Lancashire Outdoor Educations fantastic lakeside centre is opening its doors for a weekend of exciting water sports.

Try your hand at

• Kayaking
• Canoeing
• Sailing
• Windsurfing

10am to 4pm, 31st May - 1st June 2008 - £5 per person, no booking required. For full details, check the flyer at the bottom of the Sailing page.

Skills and Chills Weekend

Friday 9th May - Sunday 11th May 2008, Bowley Scout Camp

• Only five weeks to go
• There's lot's of interest and enthusiasm
• We now need to convert this to forms and money!
• Everything from Clay Pigeon Shooting to Module 16 and Line Dancing to Slacklining !
• All Leaders welcome (Adult & Young)
• Potential to gain shooting & archery qualification if required (Please let Glen know if you are interested in either of these when booking)

For full information, and booking forms click here or contact Glen Fendall or 07860 622953 for ...

Party Time

Calling all those who appeared or helped backstage in "The Show" at King Georges Hall. It's now time for your end of show Party!

Where - Immanuel Feniscowles Church Hall Blackburn

When - 5.30pm to 8pm Sunday 30th March 2008

Why - because you all worked really hard and pulled of the Show of a Centenary and deserve it...!

What - It will be THE WORLD PREMIER of the video...you cannot miss it.

Can you all bring an item of food and we will put together a buffet (Jacob's Join) of what ...

Mountain Leader Training England

Climbing Wall Award - Training & Assessment

Alternative Adventure are organising a number of courses which may be of interest. They are the Mountain Leader Training England (MLTE) Climbing Wall Award combine (wall and abseil modules) training and assessment courses.  

The next CWA combined training courses are planned to run on Tuesday 8 and Wednesday 9 April 2008, Tuesday 29 and Wednesday 30 April 2008 or Tuesday 13 and Wednesday 14 May 2008.

The next assessment ...

East Lancashire Gazette

The January 2008 issue of the East Lancashire Gazette is now out, and available here.

Please print a copy for your group notice board. To receive the Gazette via E-Mail, please sign up to the Gazette mailing list, here.

"The Show" Featured on Radio Lancashire

Joanne and some of the crew are booked in on Friday for a chat on BBC Radio Lancashire. It should be broadcast at~08.15am on the breakfast show.

Terrain 2 Hillwalking Assessments

To be held in The Lake District 16th-17th-18th May 2008.

I've been asked by a number of you to offer a terrain 2 hillwalking assessment. Because of the permit requirements the assessment will need to be held over a weekend. I would like to propose the dates 16th-17th-18th May 2008.

We will start the weekend on Friday evening at about 6.30, walking into darkness. You will be assessed upon your ability to navigate yourself safely to a wild camping area in the mountains and camp overnight. Day two will consistof working through a variety of ...

Bowley Campsite Celebrates its 40th Anniversary

Please note that entry to the competition is now closed.

To mark the 40th anniversary of Bowley Campsite, we have held a competition to design an anniversary badge. Designs were welcome from either individuals or groups from any section and the only stipulation was that the badge size be 75mm.

The closing date for entries was Friday 22nd February 2008 and the winning badge will be announced AND produced shortly after.

Where is Bowley ?

On "Sheet 95" of the one inch ...

Christmas Experience

Did you miss the 2007 Christmas Experiece, well, don't worry, you can now watch the video...

Click here to see what you missed.

Pike View Hike

Bibby's Farm - 25th - 27th April 2008

• Pip Hartley Memorial Hike: 8-10 year olds
• Pike View Hike: 10-14 year olds
• Bibby's Farm Yomp: 14-18 year olds

3 competitions, set in the West Pennine Moors, are being held for teams of Cubs, Scouts, Explorer Scouts, Brownies & Guides in April 2008. Teams of 4 will walk between sets of checkpoints, and attempt to complete a task upon arrival at each checkpoint. A question sheet (the "ongoing incident") is also answered en-route. ...

Assessments for Hillwalking Terrain 1/2 and Mountainbiking permits

During the spring months of April, May & early June I hope to be holding a number of training and assessment days for Terrain 1 Hillwalking & Mountainbiking (Trails). I would also like to put on a Terrain  2 assessment weekend forleaders in either the Lake District or Snowdonia.

I need to have a list of names for those interested in taking part and preferred dates. I would recommend that those interested in gaining a permit visit the Adventurous Activities section of our website ( link ...

Duke of Edinburghs Award Workshops

During the spring of 2008 a series of workshops are being held across the country to help adults involved in the Explorer Scout and Scout Network Sections to better deliver the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. There will be one workshop in  each of the English regions, each running from 10:00 - 16:00 with coffee and registration from 09:30am.

The one for our region is being held in Hutton (not Blackburn as previously stated) on the 3rd of February.

You need to register ...

All I want for Christmas...

Today the County Team is launching a festive initiative that will run for the 12 days of Christmas. This is your chance to let East Lancashire County Team know what you want to make 2008 our best year ever.

If you could ask the County Team for anything this Christmas, what would it be?

• Something you need to improve the experience for our young people
• The opportunity to share an idea with us
• Removal of something proving to be a barrier to us doing good Scouting
• Something

We’re all in this together..!

Yes, it’s time to get your tickets for the 2007 Show at King George’s Hall Blackburn. They are £2 each and are on sale via the Box Office at King George’s Hall Tel 01254 582582.

They are available on a first come, first served basis, so get in early to avoid disappointment. Everyone has been working very hard to make the show a 2007 extravaganza so gather the family and fiends (oh and a few Scouts) and come and start our next Centenary in style with the show of a Centenary!!!

Please download a poster ...

Skills and Chills Weekend

Over the weekend of 9-11 May 2008. A balanced programme for adults! An opportunity for Leaders to meet new friends from across Districts andSections within the County, to get together with like-minded people, learn new skills, share ideas, problems and solutions in a relaxed social environment, participate in a range of activities, complete yourannual ongoing learning...and have some fun (without having the responsibility of looking ...

County Directory

A printed copy of the new County Directory is now available to be posted out, or collected from County Office, to any member of the County who requests it by emailing Johanne Scott (countyoffice@eastlancashirescouts.org.uk)

A Parents Guide to Climbing

The BMC have produced a "Parents Guide to Climbing" to cover an organiser with regard to informed consent. A parent needs to understand what an activity entails, this guide tells them!

The guide is ideal for newcomers of any age. Complex or specialist terms as well as the different sorts of activities that are practised under these headings are clearly explained. Also includes sections on child protection, ...

OS Maps for South Pennines

The 5th Burnley have a quantity of OS. Map Sheet OL21: South Pennines, for sale. They cover Burnley, Hebden Bridge, Keighly and Todmorden, and are double sided, being part of the OS Explorer Series.

They normally cost approx £8 but are being offered for £3 each to help raise funds for their group. All maps to be collected (They are prepared to post for the actual cost of Postage.)

Please contact Tony Brown tony_brown@talktalk.net forfurther information. There are about 60 left from 100 examples. They would be great for troops local to ...

National Scout/Guide Symphony Orchestra

Have you heard of this orchestra?

Some say it is the 'Best Kept Secret' of the Scout Association!, The Orchestra has actually been in existence for 31 years!!

Application forms can be downloaded from the NSGSO website to enroll for the 2008 orchestra course at Loretto school, Musselburgh, Edinburgh: http://www.nsgso.org.uk

A one week residential course with full board will be held from Sunday 3rd August - 10th August at Loretto School, near Edinburgh at a cost ...

Training Dates - 2008

Dates for East Lancashires Adult Leader Training scheme for 2008 are now available for download from the Training sub-site, (direct link here )

East Lancashire Gazette - October 2007

The October 2007 Issue of the East Lancashire Gazette is now out, and available online here

LIVE 07 at The O2 arena

Last Chance for Tickets

With more than three-quarters of the tickets now sold this really is your last chance to be part of a truly inspirational, entertaining and one off event. LIVE 07 is the Festival of Scouting, an extravaganza to celebrate the best of Scouting in 2007 taking place on Saturday 24th Nov 2007 at The O2 arena in London. It'll be the perfect opportunity to reflect on our Scouting history, remember the fun times in 2007 and look towards the next 10 ...

Christmas Experience 2007

Bookings are now being taken for this years Christmas Experience. For full details, please see here

Urgent help needed

St Leonards Scouts, Langho, (Blackburn District) are desperate for helpers on a Friday night for their scout troop, They have unfortunately lost all but one of their leaders and Andrew can't run it on his own much longer.

They need either a permanent helper or just people to help out on a random Friday night just so they can run the evening.

St Leonards are based in Langho, Andrew can give better information if people get in contact with him directly.

Andrew Holford - Andrew.holford@stleonardsscouts.org.uk

East Lancashire Scouts - Unit UK059

Cordially invite you to discover "what all the fuss was about" by attending their audio visual presentation at 1pm on Sunday 14th October'07.

Immanuel Feniscowles Church Hall,
Blackburn
BB2 5EW

Hillwalking / Mountain Biking Courses

Glenmore Lodge (in Scotland) is offering free training and  assessment courses in; Summer ML, Winter ML, Trail Cycle Leader and Mountain  Bike Leader for leaders involved in the voluntary sector. If you have any Leaders that are interested in Hillwalking or Mountain Biking,  please publicise this to them as it could mean a saving of £100's for  training and assessment courses.

All applications need to be in by 30th November 2007.Details and application forms can be found ...

We Need YOU!

King Georges Hall Sunday 20th January 2008

East Lancashire Scouts need a team of people of all ages to put together the show of a CENTENARY You do not need to be able to sing, dance, present or perform, just come to the rehearsals and help make it happen. (Singers and dancers are very welcome though.)

Please print a flyer for your group notice board, and E-Mail Joanne Carey, or phone on 07903 633389 or 01254 825381.

Rehearsal dates are all 4pm to 8pm at Bowley unless ...

Essex International Jamboree 2008

26th July to 2nd August - Kirby-le-Soken, North Essex.

Come and join thousands at one of the UKs biggest jamborees, where over 7,000 Scouts and Guides gather in Essex every four years for the Essex International Jamboree for a week of activities and international friendship.

Visit http://www.essexscouts.org.uk/jamboree or E-Mail jamboree@essexscouts.org.uk for more details

Annual Review

Those of you who were unable to attend the AGM, and therefore did not receive a copy of our Annual review, can now download it, by clicking the link at the bottom right of our homepage.

What are you missing out on?

Did you know we run several mailing lists which, when subscribed to, lets us send information straight to your mailbox.

• The East Lancashire Gazette gets E-mailed out every 3 months.
• The General list is used for important information that should be of interest to all scouters.
• Individual section lists are used to send monthly copies of the on-line diary, showing the next months forthcoming events.

Click here ...

Photography Competition

Open to all sections and leaders. Please send your prints to John Cooper, 15 Dalesford, Haslingden, Rossendale, Lancs. Entries close on 31st December 2007. The prints have got to be of scouting activites in our centenary year. The entries will be judged and the results will announced at the Centenary Celebration event on the 20th January 2008 at King George's Hall. Please put your name, group, address and section on the back of photograph.

Centenary Ball

Celebrations continue with the Centenary Ball to be held on Friday 28th September at Mytton Fold Hotel & Golf Complex. This promises to be a memorable evening and we hope you will be able to join the party.  Futher details and a booking form are available on the 2007 website: here.

Jamboree on Radio Lancashire

Radio Lancashire are recording interviews with the Jamboree Contingent on their return. The interviews will be broadcast on the Friday teatime show. Paul O'Gorman is doing the teatime show for 'Gilli' who also did the interviews with Matt/Sam & Rachel as they were leaving.

They'll be covering two angles...

• The jamboree.  So how was it - tell me more?
• Japanese Scouts staying in East Lancs...that's interesting...so what's all this about?

Hi! - Remember me?

I sneaked into the Eurojam Contingent a while back, and managed to smuggle out daily reports of the events. Well, you'll be pleased to know that I've done it again, and my daily reports will be appearing here, so all those not attending can keep upto date with what's going on at the biggest and best camp - EVER!

East Lancashire Gazette - July 2007

The July 2007 Issue of the East Lancashire Gazette is now out, and available online here

World Scout Jamboree TV

The World Scout Jamboree is to be broadcast live on satellite and cable TV (and part-time on Freeview).

Beginning with the opening ceremony, programmes kick off at 2045 on Saturday 28 July.

• If you've got SKY, it's on channel 539.
• If you've got Virgin TV, it's on channel 233.
• For Freeview viewers, it's on channel 87, but only between 0600 and 0900.

This sounds like a great way to get family and friends to see what the young people of the world are up to!

Click here

Jamboree-bay: The sale of the Century

The 21st World Scout Jamboree: 10 days of activities galore for 40,000 young people. With so many Scouts doing so much, a huge array of brand-new equipment has been bought - but what happens to it all when the participants head home on 8 August?

After the Jamboree the majority of this equipment will be of no further use to the organisers, but will be of use to Scout Groups, Districts and Counties. The plan is to sell off everything at a reduced price to UK Scouts.

Buying equipment for a Jamboree has meant that the vast majority of equipment ...

Centenary Camp - The Movie

East Lancashire Scout Council Proudly Present...

Centenary Camp - The Movie

Venue	Stage & Screen Church St, Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 2DG
Date	10th July 2007
Time	2 Performances 6:15pm for 6:30pm 7:45pmn for 8:00pm
Duration	55mins
Cost	£1:00 All Seats (All profits to charity)

See yourself on the BIG screen

Tickets are on a first come first served basis and they are available from:

Johanne Scott
County Office
Bowley ...

Jambo

The Official Song of the World Scout Jamboree

"Jambo" - The Official Song of the World Scout Jamboree is now available to order either as a digital download or as a souvenir CD!

With the release date so close, we are on a mission to get to Number One in the UK Singles Chart. The band, The Adventure, is made up of four Scouts, Peter, Lucie, Nick and Caz. The song was recorded in April and features vocal support from Beavers, Cubs and Scouts.

We ...

East Lancashire Scout Jamboree badge

Official East Lancashire Scout Jamboree badges (pictured), designed by one of the Unit members, are still available for £2 each with a portion going towards funds for the Unit.

They are available direct from Joanne Carey, payment should be sent direct to her. Enquiries via email, or through Glen Fendall, Felicitie Ruddock or Sandy Woods. Address and contact numbers will be supplied on request.

High Alpine Adventures, Mountain Expeditions and Hut to Hut Trekking

2008 Special Offers Open to Scout Groups and Individual Members

Quite a few leaders have expressed an interest in my trips overseas. Whilst the hotel based ones aren't ideal for the scouts, I'm sure the Adler's Spa Breaks, for example, would appeal to most leaders & their other halves!

For next year I'm offering special deals to Scout Groups & individual members. I would ...

Colouring Competition Results

Well done to everyone who took part in the Colouring Competition.. There was a large number of entries.

The picture is the winning entry in the "Open" category. Other winners can be viewed by following the "2007 Colouring Competition" link on the homepage menu. They were all of a very high standard and were very well thought through with some very important messages for the future. Remember, the competition ...

Bowley Bugle

If you attended the Centenary Camp, you probably got hold of one or two copies of the Bowley Bugle, but did you get the complete set.

Well fear not, you can download all 5 issues here, and what's more, - they're in COLOUR!

You might also want to take a look at the photos taken by the Lancashire Evening Telegraph, here.

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Centenary Camp Newletter

The first issue of our Centenary Camp newsletter (Pre-Camp edition) is now available for download here

East Lancashire Gazette - April 2007

The April 2007 Issue of the East Lancashire Gazette is now out, and available online here

We want your Neckers!

Your World Scout Jamboree Contingent have designed a Gateway that incorporates one Necker from each Group or Unit in East Lancashire...

All that we're short of now are the Neckers! Please would each Group/Unit kindly donate one to this excellent cause? Donations can either be sent to Glen Fendall, 2 Colliers Farm Barn, Whalley Old Road, Billington. BB7 9LF or deposited with Glenis at Bowley. It would be even better if you could sew (or even pin) a Group/Unit nametape on it to identify its origin. When we get back we hope to display them permanently ...

Join our 2007 Centenary Camp

We still have places left for our Spectacular Centenary Camp. This camp is open to any members of Scouting and their families. If you are interested in joining East Lancashire for the weekend please click here.

Bookings will remain open until 31st March.

We can also offer places to people in other Counties.

Lima Charlie

LimaCharlie.org is the Lancashire Constabulary's brand new website featuring a whole host of information solely for young people aged between seven and 16.

It encourages young people to communicate openly with police, providing them with an avenue where they can voice their views on issues that affect them.

For more information click here or visit the Lima Charlie website at http://www.limacharlie.org

Founders Day Service 22nd Feb 2007

Thank you to all the Leaders and Young people who braved the elements to attend the Founders Day Service in Blackburn Cathederal last night.

The event was a huge success and thanks must go to the team led by John Davey who pulled the whole event together.

It was nice to see so many people celebrating our Founders birthday, in this once in our lifetime year.

Lets all support the other major events this year and make it a year ...

Winter Snow and Ice Trip

West Lancashire Scouts have 5 or 6 spaces left on Phase II of their Winter Snow & Ice Trip. Anybody in East Lancashire interested?  Minimum age 13.5 or so, older Scouts/Explorer Scouts - up to geriatric Leaders! Half Term  week: 13th-18th February. Four mountain days.

On Wednesday evening, Nigel  Williams will give an avalanche lecture, and on Friday there is the opportunity of a days skiing (novices will receive tuition)

Cost £125, incl. full  board & transport to/from Preston. See here ...

East Lancashire Gazette - January 2007

The January 2007 Issue of the East Lancashire Gazette is now out, and available online here

Insurance

The Scout Association has teamed up with Cover Direct so our Members and their family and friends can get competitive quotes for a number of personal insurance policies including Travel, Home, and Motor Insurance. This has the added advantage that a contribution is made to The Scout Association every time a policy is taken out, helping support our valuable work with young people.

Anyone can get a no obligation quote by visiting http://www.scouts.org.uk/insurance

County Shop

The County Shop section of the website has been updated with a new look and more items for your Scouting needs.

Check it out here

2007 Centenary Camp

Details of the East Lancashire Scouts Centenary Camp are now available, and you can download a flyer for your Group notice board here .

For full price and details please contact your District Commissioner.

Beaver Scouts will be able to visit on a "Day Visit" basis. Contact your ADC Beavers for details.

East Lancashire Scout Jamboree badge

This is the official East Lancashire Scout Jamboree badge, designed by one of the Unit members.

They are now on sale costing £2 each with a portion raising funds for the Unit.  They are available direct from Joanne Carey, payment should be sent direct to her. Enquiries via email, or through Glen Fendall, Felicitie Ruddock or Sandy Woods. Address and contact numbers willbe supplied on request.

They will be sold on first come basis, so please ...

Christmas Experience 2006

Bookings are still being taken for this years Christmas Experience. For full details, please see here

British Canoe Union Schemes

As you may be aware the British Canoe Union schemes are changing with the introduction of UK Coaching Certificates next year. Details are slowly filtering out. All existing Coaching qualifications will be recognised at least up to 2012.

For further details, please see the notes at the end of the Canoing page, here

SSAGO is 40 !

Martin Whelan is currently undertaking a research project for the Student Scout and Guide Organisation, and is looking to contact as many former members as possible within East Lancashire Scouts.

In 2007, Scouting will be 100 years old and the Student Scout and Guide Organisation (SSAGO) will be 40 years old. A special reunion rally is planned for early July and other events including a formal ball are currently being finalised.

If you want more information about SSAGO 2007, please contact Martin at ssago2007event@googlemail.com . including ...

East Lancashire Gazette - October 2006

The October 2006 Issue of the East Lancashire Gazette is now out, and available online here

Christmas Experience

Bookings are now being taken for this years Christmas Experience. For full details, please see here

World Scout Jamboree Contingent

Please note due to unforeseen circumstances we now have two additional participant places in the East Lancashire Unit - A fantastic opportunity for anyone who missed out first time round, or has since decided that they would like to be a part of the Unit.

...

2006 Annual Review

The reports from the 2006 AGM and Annual Review are now available for download, here and here.

Scoutcar Races 2006

Will the Leaders of the entrants in this year's Scoutcar Races held at Bowley who dashed off without leaving an address etc. (Tony Titchner excepted) please contact John Lloyd (01254 209851) as there are medals waiting to be posted to winners and runners up.

East Lancashire Gazette - July 2006

The July 2006 Issue of the East Lancashire Gazette is now out, and available online here

Middle East - A Call for Peace

It is with increasing concern that we see conflict and tension flaring up in the Middle East. Both WOSM and WAGGGS have many members in Israel, Lebanon and Palestine and we are worried about their safety and that of their families.

Continued...

Witch Neckers

2007 Witch Neckers are now available.

There are two sizes, standard and adult, costing £5 and £6 respectively (£4 and £5 for orders in excess of 20). All proceeds in aid of The East Lancashire WSJ2007 Contingent.Please contact Glen Fendall to order yours now, wear it with pride and don't miss any opportunity to sell them or take orders!

10 web pages you need to know about

So, you think you know how to cover all your essential Scouting needs via the web? Have a look here and see if you really do...

Home Hospitality

We need at least 20 scouting familes in East Lancashire to offer to host just 2 scouts for 4 days and 3 nights after the Jamboree which ends on the 8th. August 2007.

If you are interested in offering yourselves as host click here for more details

Activities Training

Anybody interested in taking part in the following Activites Training courses, should contact Karl Mather as soon as possible.

'Mountainbike Training Rivington Barn'	17th May
'Terrain 2 Assessment Training Lakes'	20th/21st May
'Snowdon'	10th June

East Lancashire Gazette - April 2006

The April 2006 Issue of the East Lancashire Gazette is now out, and available online here

2007 Commemorative Badge

Introducing the official, approved, Badge for all East and West Lancashire members to wear on their uniform from now until 2008 to commemorate Scouting in Lancashire.

The badge priced at 90p may be worn on the upper left sleeve of the uniform and is available from the County Scout Shop at Bowley.

World Scout Jamboree Fundraising

Saturday 13th May is the date of our next major fundraising event - Extreme Bag Packing.... At all five Asda stores in East Lancashire .... Yes that's 100 checkouts in a single day!!

Helene Nutter (01282 447605) has kindly agreed to coordinate this one together with Jim Slater. Please contact Helene now to pledge your support and encourage other members of your Group and/or District to do the same - we will need all the help we can get!

Congratulations Bold Venture Park Scouts

We are proud to announce that Bold Venture Park Troop, Darwen have just won the Regional Backwoods Cooking Competition which was held at Linnet Clough campsite in East Manchester last weekend.

A full report should be appearing in the ScoutZone shortly.

2007 WSJ Contingent Fundraising

To help raise funds for the East Lancashire Contingent to the 2007 World Scout Jamboree, we have teamed up with EasyFundraising who provide a free service where you can raise funds for Contingent and also save money when you shop online.

Click here for more details

Off Road, Trail and Mountain Biking

A senior Mountain Biking Instructor has offered to assess potential leaders in their suitability for leading the above. FREE OF CHARGE!!

It is important that we don't waste this opportunity so, if anyone feels as if they would like to lead their groups on off road cycle rides, please contact Karl Mather. When enough are interested a training day followed by assessment will be arranged.

Hill and Mountain Walking

It is essential that those leading adventurous activities have evidence of being assessed to a standard and have permits issued by their District or County Commissioner indicating the level they have been assessed at.

Very few of us have permits and therefore in order to get the young people out on the hills and to kickstart the new permits scheme, please see here.

Home Hospitality Co-Ordinator

The World Scout Jamboree will be a gathering of Scouts from around the world for 12 days from 27 July to 8 August 2007.

We are looking for a Home Hospitality co-ordinator for any visiting groups enjoying Ho-Ho in East Lancashire.

Anybody interested in this position should contact Chris Creelman for further details.

East Lancashire Gazette - January 2006

The January 2006 Issue of the East Lancashire Gazette is now out, and available online here

2007 Website

We would like to announce the Launch of the East Lancashire 2007 Website.

In addition to our existing sites, this new site is dedicated to the centenary celebrations to be held both Nationally, and in East Lancashire.

Over the coming months the site will be updated regularly with news and information regarding the centenary celebrations, so please keep checking it for updates.

http://2007.eastlancashirescouts.org.uk

Scouts to Celebrate Centenary by Giving 100 Gifts to Lancashire

One of the themes for 2007 will be community involvement, and to celebrate the Centenary of Scouting, Lancashire Scouts have pledged to complete 100 community projects during the course of the year.

Click here for more information and here for a BBC feature

Leaders Brewery Tour

Clitheroe District is planning to hold a brewery trip to Daniel Twaites Brewery in Blackburn. The 1 1/2 hour trip around the Brewery and Visitor Centre will commence at 1930 hrs, Monday 14th November, and close in the Visitor Centre with a Hot Pot supper and 4 drinks. The cost is £9.50 per person.

Please contact John Rose jrrose@btopenworld.com / 01254 823903 by Monday 31 Oct at the latest for full details. This trip will be on a first come first served basis only and has a maximum of 40 places (over 18's only!!).

Monopoly Run 2006

Run by Greater London North East Scouts, This event involves teams of 5 travelling to all the places on the London Monopoly board, in the fastest time. The event will be catered for, and there will be a disco in the evenings. The event will be held at Gilwell Park, the 'Home of Scouting'.

Interested?

For more information, click here or email: coolplayer32@hotmail.co.uk

Burnley District Website

We are proud to announce that every district in East Lancashire now has it's own website. Burnley District has just launched it's website, and is available here . Go ahead, give them a visit.

Scouting mission in Germany

The 2nd Rossendale Scout Group Band have put the final touches to their forthcoming trip to Germany.

The final arrangements for their forthcoming tour of Northern Germany have just been announced by the 2nd Rossendale Scout Group Band. Flying from Manchester on Friday 21st October, the band will stay in Bocholt (the twin town of Rossendale) for four nights and perform a wide range of concerts.

See http://www.4barsrest.com/news/detail.asp?id=17 ...

Christmas Experience

Bookings are now been taken for the 2005 Christmas Experience. Due to the high popularity of this hugely successful event, groups are advised to book early to avoid disappointment.

See here for full details

Misprinted CRB Forms

The Records Department at Scout HQ wish to alert all Scout Officials who process the CRB system at District, Area and County levels that there are currently in circulation an unknown number of misprinted and invalid CRB application forms.  These "rogue" forms are distinguishable as follows: on the top left of the front page of the application you will see, instead of the name of The Scout Association, the name of a company entitled, LIFESTYLE CARE PLC located in London N12.

Please search your stocks down to Group level for these misprinted forms ...

Thank you Mole

Well the Mole is now back from Eurojam, so we owe him our thanks for his daily reports. If you haven't seen any of the news yet, it's still available here.

The only question remaining is....

Where will The Mole turn up next? ..... Watch this space.

East Lancashire Gazette

The July Edition of the East Lancashire Gazette is now out. Please pass a copy around your group.

Click here

EuroJam Unit Badges

Are you one of the lucky ones going to EuroJam? If not, then why not buy one of the Unit Badges, and help support the East Lancashire Contingent?

To order your's, send £1 each plus a stamped, self-addressed envelope to:

Glen Fendall
2 Kingsmill Avenue
Whalley
BB7 9PG

A message from the Chief Scout

The bombings in London have touched us all in Scouting.We have been greatly encouraged by the number of messages of support and solidarity that we have received from Scouting friends around the world. There are many stories of personal support and assistance being given by Scouts and Leaders.

Our thoughts and prayers go out especially to the injured and the bereaved, and to all those in the emergency services.

In spite of the suffering, there have been so many signs of goodness. The principles of Scouting, and our theme for EuroJam and ...

EuroJam Bangles

Exclusive, limited edition (only 1000 produced) EuroJam bangles. Designed and commissioned by our own East Lancashire Contingent

All proceeds will benefit our Scouts & Explorer Scouts as they prepare for the biggest Scouting event in the UK for 50 years

Minimum charge one pound each (plus postage if applicable) Please order now (while stocks last!) via Glen Fendall

Climb Everest in a Day

East Lancashire Scouts will walk the height of Mount Everest, as a group, in one day. (Every participant's height will be added together and total the height of Mount Everest, 29,035 feet will be climbed.) All money raised will go to East Lancashire Scouts Eurojam Contingent. Please support this worthy cause by either downloading and completing the sponsor_form or by pledging your sponsorship via email to Rachel (rachel.ruddock@gmail.com). ...

CamJam 2006

Cambridgeshire's International Camp, CamJam 2006, will be held on Huntingdon Racecourse from Sunday 6th to Sunday 13th August 2006.

For more information click here

New acting DC for Darwen

Joanne Carey, County Scout Network Commissioner has accepted my invitation to take on the role of ACTING District Commissioner for Darwen.

For administration purposes the role will commence on the 1st June 2005.

She will continue with her substantive role as Network Commissioner.

Chris. Creelman
County Commissioner

Invitation

Hear what the Chief Scout has to say about Scouting in East Lancashire.

Voice your opinions

Exciting opportunities for you to explore - and don't forget the free lunch!

THE MOST IMPORTANT DATE IN THE SCOUTING CALENDAR

Sunday 26th June 2005
Darwen Vale school
10am - 4pm

Thinking differently about the future

In Memory...

Fred Law MBE 1924-2005

Fred Law joined the Scout Movement in 1939 and was the County Commissioner for Scouts in East Lancashire from 1981 - 1988, when he became Vice President. He died in Burnley General Hospital on Wednesday the 13th April.

Fred was well known and respected throughout the area, and his passing will be felt by many young people, most of whom are adults now with families of their own.  So many have been influenced  by his contribution. He will be greatly missed.

Free Lunch?

You still OK for lunch on the 26th June 2005...?

Thinking Differently about the future...

Application Forms

Application forms for several Scout Section County activities are now available for download from the ScoutZone

• Chief Scouts Gold Award Recognition Form
• County Camping Standards Competition 2005
• County Lord Derby Competition 2005
• PL's Day April 2005

Comic Relief

Comic Relief have created a section of their site especially for Scouts.Click here for further information  

Clitheroe District now On-Line

Congratulations go to Clitheroe District on the launch of their district website. Available here

Free Lunch ?

Who said there is no such thing as a free Sunday lunch...?

Join us on 26th June 2005 - (and stay all day...!)

Thinking differently about the future...

Tsunami Disaster Appeal Concert

The 2nd Rossendale Scout Band are holding a Tsunami Disaster Appeal Concert on Friday 28th January at Bacup Leisure Hall.

Featuring the Rossendale Male Voice Choir, Susan Grindrod with accompanist Norman Greenwood, and monologues by Geoffrey Collinge.

Please see the downloadable poster here and print a copy out for your group notice board.

Earthquake/Tsunami Q&A

The Scout Association have put together a short Q&A regarding the recent Earthquake and Tsunami in Asia. For details of what your group can do to help, please click here

New Years Honours

We are absolutely delighted to report that our County Chairman, John Travis has been awarded the MBE in the New Years Honours List.

This is very well deserved recognition of John's work in the community and we are sure that you will all join us in giving our congratulations to John.

"John Travis, services to the community in Lancashire"

Christmas Experience 2004

You did know that Santa paid his annual visit to Bowley Campsite last week didn't you?

It was a truly fantastic event, with all the elves full of the Christmas spirit.

Click here for more info

Activities News

Edition 6 (November 2004) of Activities News is now available here

It can be downloaded either as a full colour, full picture pdf, or read as a text only document.

Activities News includes information and support that can be useful to almost all Leaders in Scouting, so please fell free to forward this on to anyone else you think might find it beneficial.

Volunteer Survey

The Scout Association are conducting a Survey. This survey is designed to help The Scout Association understand more about you, the Volunteers, who make Scouting possible. Currently the number of Scout groups is limited by the number of volunteers that can be found to run them. If there were more volunteers, more young people could benefit from the Scouting experience.

To help understand how we can get more volunteers, we need to understand as much as we can about our current supporters - and that's the reason for this survey. The survey covers ...

EuroJam Needs You

Do you have what it takes to perform infront of several thousand other Scouts?

The EuroJam team are looking for performers to take part in the opening and closing ceremonies, day shows and a special event  called Celebrate Europe Day. If you're interested, the North of England Auditions will take place at Bradley Wood ScoutCampsite (The Jubilee Centre) near Bradford on Sunday November 21st between 10.00 am and 3.00 pm.

More information and an application form can be found here ...

Scouting Magazine

You should be receving the new Scouting magazine through the post over the next few days. This launch issue reflects the range of topics to be covered in the full editions. The Launch issue does not contain Section supplements and a number of standard features, but you can register for these in future issues on-line by following the instructions in the magazine.

Christmas Experience

Bookings are now been taken for the 2004 Christmas Experience. Due to the high popularity of this hugely successful event, groups are advised to book early to avoid disappointment.

See here for full details

Network Haunt 2004

Ever heard of the Pendle witches? Network have organised a witch-hunt over Pendle Hill the day before All-Hallows-Eve. Afterwards, a fancy dress bonfire to banish the evil spirits and burn any witches they may find.

Friday October 29th 7:30pm to Sunday October 31st 4:00pm, Bowley Scout Camp.

Cost: £20; Food included; Bring drinks, Fancy Dress and a Pumpkin

Contact: Joanne Carey jo.carey@btinternet.com for details

Scouting on the Internet

Are you aware of what WebSites are available for Scouters in East Lancashire?

Print out a copy of our factsheet "Scouting on the Internet" and pass it around your section leaders.

World Jamboree from your own home

Have you ever wanted to join a World Jamboree... from your own home?

Well now you can. The Jamboree on the Internet (JOTI) runs on the third weekend of October every year. All you need to join in is a PC connected to the Internet.

Why not get a group together and give it a try?

Check here for more information.

Hyndburn On-Line

Congratulations go to Hyndburn District on the launch of their district website. Available here

Something to Say?

Has your group got something to shout about?

Did you know about the "Shouting about Scouting" publication available from Headquarters?

It gives you great ideas on how to get your message across to the media. Why have a boring press report when it can be really lively and interesting?

See here for details.

Peter Duncan to be the next Chief Scout

Actor and TV action man Peter Duncan is set to take on a new challenge as the new Chief Scout

Famous for his round-the-world expeditions, as well as his stint on Blue Peter and Duncan Dares in the 1980's, Peter is delighted to be breaking new ground with the Scout Movement in the United Kingdom.

Peter will take up the five-year appointment from the 5th of September.

For more information, click here

Sir Ian McKellen to star as Baden-Powell.

'Be Prepared' a new play about the life of the Founder will be broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on Monday 12 July between 1415 and 1500 hrs. The drama by writer Andy Rashleigh features the legendary actor-knight, Ian McKellen best known for his roles in blockbusters such as 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'X-Men'. It promises to be fascinating listening for any one with even a passing interest in the Victorian visionary.

Free Ordnance Survey Resource

Ordnance Survey has completed their trio of resources with a free guide to the Navigator Badge for Pack Leaders. This gives you some programme ideas with regards to introducing your local area, navigating between two places and using a street map as well as some useful facts and contacts.

This resource is now available from the Information Centre on 0845 300 1818 along with a similar resource for Troop Leaders and a mapzone leaflet for Cubs and Scouts.

Have your say......

The British Youth Council (BYC) is the voice of young people in Britain today. It represents the views of young people to the government, decision-makers and the media.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Scouts, Explorer Scouts and Scout Network members to have their views heard at a national level. Check out these links for details

Scouts

Explorers

Network ...

Betty Clay Memorial Service

A Memorial Service to celebrate and give thanks for the life of Betty Clay will be held in Wells Cathedral, Somerset on Monday, 12th July 2004 at 2.30pm.

Betty was the youngest daughter of our Founder, Lord Baden-Powell and Lady Olave Baden-Powell.

Enquiries and requests for tickets for attendance should be addressed to Miss Anne Brown, The Scout Association, Gilwell Park, Bury Road, Chingford, London E4 7QW [email: anne.brown@scout.org.uk ]

How do you rate ScoutBase

The ScoutBase UK (SBUK) Team are constantly striving to ensure that they continue to support your Scouting work by providing an effective and comprehensive on-line resource.

To this end it would greatly assist their efforts - and thus, we hope, greatly assist yours - if you would complete an on-line questionnaire.

Sunflower Competition

Can you grow East Lancashires tallest Sunflower?

If you think you can, check out the Rotary Club of Blackburn West's competition and you could win £100 whilst at the same time helping to raise money to replace one of the training cabins at Bowley Scout Camp.

Click here for details

Mountain Weather

Groups planning moutaineering activites should check outthis website for a very detailed and user friendly weather forecast specifically for mountain areas of the UK

Scout Networking in Barcelona

The European Scout Office has been asked to recruit about 20 young people to serve as volunteers for one month during the World Youth Festival, Barcelona, 8 to 14 August 2004. Volunteers must be aged between 18 and 25 and be available from 22nd of July to 22nd of August, in order to help with with the organization of the event and the clearing away.

Click here if you're interested

IT Badge Resources

The British Computer Society, Sponsors of the IT Staged Activity Badge have now completed their on-line site to help members work through the work required for this badge.

All 5 stages are now covered by the site which has already helped the younger members of the movement. The site is available here