2007 New Year's Day Parade
It was great to see members of the DISTRICT taking
part in the New Year's Day Parade as part of the Jamboree Units from London
Region!
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!
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 in to David asap
!!
If you want more info, please ask David or Stuart.
Down load a form today !
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 from
www.scouts.org.uk/pol. You will need to 'sign in' with a user name -
this is the same user name for the National Database, you will need you 8 digit
membership number (as on your warrant or Scouting Magazine wrapper). If
you contact me, I can let you know your number, or will answer questions about
the database.
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.
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