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Congratulations to...
* Everyone involved in a great County Conference on Saturday - organisers, speakers, stall holders, and delegates. Lots of really useful discussions ranging from Generational Differences to Community Impact. Plus many young people involved, both hosting the conference and talking about past events - it’s great tot see Youth participation in County events is becoming the new normal.
* Tom, Mary, Alex and James from Winchester Jaegers Scout Network on being awarded their Explorer Belts at County Conference following their summer expedition to Kosovo.
* The IceCubes on an amazing expedition to Iceland, a cool reunion camp, and a great presentation to families and friends about their adventures. Congratulations also to the leader team of Carol, Dave, Robin, Scott, Carmella, and Helen - and to Carol on being awarded a County Commissioner’s Award for her overall leadership of the Iceland Expedition, and a signed photo from the participants.
* 1st Andover Air Scouts on retaining their RAF recognition at a successful inspection evening with flight simulators, radios, and phonetic alphabets.
* Jamie Bennett on being presented with his DofE Gold Award in front of his Beaver Colony in Hatch Warren at the end of their Halloween evening, with the help of a parrot...
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County Membership subscription 2016
As you are aware, from 2016 only young people under the age of 18 years will pay HQ membership subscriptions, and we have already advised us that their fee will be £25.50 per head (less 50p if paid on time). This equates to a 0% increase on the total 2015 figure.
At their meeting on Tuesday 13th October, Hampshire County the County Executive Committee, agreed to adopt the same payment policy.
Therefore the County membership fee for 2016 will be £9.70 per head, payable by all members under the age of 18 years only. This also equates to a 0% (zero percent) increase on the total 2015 figure. Please note this is the second year in a row the County Membership has not increased.
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Local Training Managers Conference
LAST PLACES left 2015 LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT WEEKEND:
Open to All DCs and GSLs in post for less than 24 months.
There are a maximum of 4 places left for GSLs only
When: 21st/22nd November 2015 at the Holiday Inn, Eastleigh. Residential only.
This weekend is open to all DC’s/DDC’s and GSL’s who have been in post for up to 24 months.
A number of applications have already been received but there are still places available. More details will be issued over the coming weeks, but in the meantime, please notify your wish to attend to Donna Kerrigan, Director of Adult Learning on ctm@scouts-hants.org.uk quickly to save disappointment (previous weekends were oversubscribed!).
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Training Advisers
The biennial TA evenings for 2015 have been arranged. These events are for current and aspiring TA’s.
All the events will start at 19.30 and finish at 21.30.
- (Tues) 3rd November 2015 @ Cricket Camp
- (Mon) 9th November 2015 @ 1st Eastleigh
- (Thurs) 12th November 2015 @ Hook Scout HQ
This will be an opportunity to take part in TA workshops and receive information and updates.
More information and how to book your place can be found at http://www.hampshirescouting.org.uk/ta-events-2015/
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2015 LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT WEEKEND: Open to All DCs and GSLs in post for less than 24 months
Why: This follows the previous highly successful Leadership & Management Weekends (since 2011 ) for newly appointed District Commissioners and Group Scout Leaders, valued by many.
How: This training does not follow the normal module format but will cover many of the objectives in a meaningful, fun and thoughtful way.
When: 21st/22nd November 2015 at the Holiday Inn, Eastleigh. Residential only.
This weekend is open to all DC’s/DDC’s and GSL’s who have been in post for up to 24 months.
A number of applications have already been received but there are still places available. More details will be issued over the coming weeks, but in the meantime, please notify your wish to attend to Donna Kerrigan, Director of Adult Learning on ctm@scouts-hants.org.uk quickly to save disappointment (previous weekends were oversubscribed!).
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Calling all Explorer leaders
Ferny Crofts are looking for more Young People to join the Gold Team.
Gold team is a group of young people ages 14-18 interested in learning and developing their skills in outdoor activities and willing to take on the challenge of running an outdoor centre.
If you have passionate, enthusiastic, outdoorsy young people in your unit, we will happily come to your Explorer meetings and explain what we do, how you can get involved and what you can get from us.
If you would like us to come to one of your meetings, then contact us on fernycrofts@fernycrofts.org.uk
Kind Regards
Ferny Crofts Team
T: 02380 845092
E: fernycrofts@fernycrofts.org.uk
W: www.fernycrofts.org.uk
Ferny Crofts, Beaulieu Road, Beaulieu, Hampshire, SO42 7YQ
HCSC Registered Charity Number: 1015788
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BBC Children in Need
What do you have planned? - What are you/your section/Group/Unit doing for Children in Need this year? Do you think it would make good television and promote 21st century Scouting. Please email the undersigned with a brief description of your plans along with dates, times, section/s, Groups/Units and District along with full contact details of someone with all the information.
Thank you
ray.noice@scouts-hants.org.uk
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Scouts Speak Up Workshop
The Trainers, Lizzie Harvey, Joe Hunter, Jakki Holland and Ray Noice would like to invite Explorer Scouts, older Scouts (12+) and young adults (under 21) who could convey first-hand the fun, challenge, adventure and global citizenship that Scouting offers and who are keen to promote Scouting and learn more about the media?
Saturday 28th (8:30am) to Sunday 29th (4pm) November at Lyons Copse, Sandy Lane, Shedfield, SO32 2HQ
If you can't make the whole weekend, let us know when you are available and we will try to make allowances
for more information and participant booking; http://www.hampshirescouting.org.uk/ssu-workshop-2
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District Commissioners Wanted
Do you think you have what it takes to be a District Commissioner or do you know someone who has?
We are looking for 3 new District Commissioner’s in the South West of Hampshire to lead, manage and grow their District into the future as we continue to provide active and adventurous Scouting to everyone involved young and those with a little more experience.
We currently have a need for District Commissioners to lead and develop their District in the following area’s New Forest West; New Forest East; Romsey
If you know anyone who would be suitable after reading the role description attached please complete the form and send it to me (details on the form).
Nomination Form
DC Role Description
Darren Reed
ACC(DS) South West Hampshire Scouting
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Gone Home
We are saddened to hear that Hazel Preston the District Secretary for Itchen North has recently passed away. Thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
It is also with sadness that we have to report that Tim Warren, Rotherfield Districts ADC Cubs and former GSL of Medstead Scout Group has also passed away. Once again our thoughts and prayers go to his family and we hope that we will be able to advise of the funeral arrangements shortly.
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District and Cluster information on the County Website
http://www.hampshirescouting.org.uk/local-scouting/districts
Do take a look around your Hampshire County Scout website and tell us what you need to find there. The search function really does work well and please send us any information that is missing. You may even like to join the communications team who add the posts or manage the technical side of the site.
contact acc.comms@scouts-hants.org.uk
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Captain Scott to the South Pole
Dear Hampshire Scouts,
I am the Events Manager at Gilbert White & The Oates Collections, where we celebrate the life and work of Gilbert White the Naturalist, as well as having galleries dedicated to Frank Oates an African explorer and Captain Lawrence Oates, who made a fatal trip with Captain Scott to the South Pole in 1912.
Having worked with a local scout group to help support one of our fundraising events ,we have put together an exclusive offer for scouts to come and visit us! Please find attached marketing material for an offer open to ALL scout groups throughout Hampshire and further afield! If there is anyway this could be publicised on your website or any material you produce that would be greatly appreciated! Please let me know if this is possible.
I hope to hear from you soon.
Kind Regards
Joshua Godfrey
Assistant Manager – Events & Collections
events@gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk
Gilbert White's House
Selborne, Alton, Hampshire GU34 3JH
www.gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk​
01420 511275 ext 25
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