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2010 Events and Results

Beaver Bonanza
District Camp
5 A-side Football
Harrow Flag competition
District Sports Day
District Swimming Gala
District Carol Service

District Explorer Scouts
The District now has 3 Explorer Units, and 1 Young Leader Unit. Click here for more information or who to contact.

Normally you can follow these links to see the Programmes for each unit. Alpine, Eclipse, Phoenix or Dragons YLU. I am hoping to have the other programmes here very soon - please look again shortly.

Please remember that ALL those who help with a section MUST be registered, and complete the Young Leaders Training.  The next Young Leader training dates will be Monday 4th October - Module A - Prepare for Take Off!
Monday 1st November - Module B - Taking the Lead
Monday 6th December - Module C - That’s the way to do it
Monday 10th January 2011 - Module D - Kids behaving badly
Monday 7th February 2011- Module E - Game On
Monday 7th March 2011 - Module F - Special People
Monday 4th April 2011 - Module G - Programme Plans
Monday 9th May 2011 - Module H - Programme Plans Plus
Monday 4th June 2011 - Module I & J - What Did They Say? & Awards & Badges

Jack Petchey Foundation
Along with the other Districts in the County, we have the opportunity of nominating ONE Scout age person EVERY month to receive recognition of their achievement, and to receive £200 for the Group, to be spent as the Scout wishes!
Leaders or young people can nominate a young person by using this form.
One Explorer Scout can also be nominated per quarter, and 1 Leader stands to gain £1000 for their Group during the year.  To make sure your Group receives one of these awards please get your Nominations to David asap !!   Why not nominate an adult now?
If you want more info, please ask David or Stuart.

New District minibus

The District has acquired a new District minibus (pictured opposite).  This ‘55’ registration, 17 seater, Ford Transit replaces the 22 year old previous minibus.

 In accordance with the current District Strategic Plan agreement was given by the District Executive to purchase a replacement minibus and after some research and exploring the market a very suitable replacement was purchased.  It has now been sign written and had a tow bar fitted and is really for use for camps, day trips, etc.   

 As with the old minibus it will be sponsored for servicing by Harish’s Auto Services and bookings for its use will be taken via Keith Savage or Graham Franks who can email you a loan request form as well as terms and conditions for its use.  The ‘suggested donations’ for its use, to cover its running costs, are  £40 for an evening, £70 for a day, £100 for a weekend and £300 for a full week.  Please make use of this valuable District asset to enhance your section programmes – it is there for everybody to make use of!

2009 Events and Results  

2008 Events and Results

2007 Events and Results

2006 Events and Results

2005 Events and Results

Scout Network (18 to 25 years)
For info contact :
http://www.glmwscouts.org.uk/

Adult Training
Local Course information
Training Diary 2009
What do I need to do?  A quick reference guide if you are part-way through your training.
download application form - WORD version
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Please print this form, and return to Stuart Hogge  

Nights Away
down load the Nights Away notification form here
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Public Relations 
download the PR form here
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Scouting News

Where can I buy a Scout Uniform?
Following the closure of the 'Outdoors' (Scout Shop) in Harrow, uniform and Scouting items can be purchased over the phone or on the net from 'Outdoors' 01903 766921 or www.scouting.outdoors.ltd.uk.
Jackies (Kenton Road) and Teeny Wear (High Road, Harrow Weald) also hold a stock of Beaver, Cub, Scout, Explorer and adult uniforms.

Special Offer To Scouts From The Tall Ships Youth Trust
The Trust has recently received a generous donation to enable young people aged 16-25 join our tall ships voyages.

For more information about their voyages (residential youth centres for 48 young people and 20 responsible adults) and the Trust - visit their website at www.tallships.org.

Amazon helps Scouts
If you are a regular shopper at Amazon.co.uk you can help Scouting by using the following link www.scouts.org.uk/amazon and it won't cost you a penny extra! As a member of the Amazon Associates scheme we are able to receive referral fees on items that are purchased.

Programmes Online
Programmes Online (POL) will provide a ready source of tried and tested programme and activity ideas.  These are now available through My BackPack at www.scouts.org.uk.  
You will need to 'sign in' with a user name, and your will need you 8 digit membership number (as on your appointment card or Scouting Magazine wrapper).  If you contact me, I can let you know your number, or will answer questions about the system.

Free YHA Membership
YHA has a strong commitment to encouraging young people to be more independent through travel. It also has more than 220 Youth Hostels, 50 Camping Barns and 35 Campsites in some of the most amazing locations in England and Wales. So if you're planning a trip to the big city or to escape to the wilds of the countryside have a look at what YHA can offer.
All sections of the Scout Association can apply for a free group membership (value £14). The YHA has recently updated its web site and the new link to the application form is
http://www.yha.org.uk/Stay_at_YHA/upload/scouts.pdf

New members!
So far, the Web site has proved to be an effective way that new members can find out about Scouting, and find a group near to them.  Over the past year, I have received several enquires and have been able to place these young people in a Group that met their needs.