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Someries NewsOctober 2002
Quote (from the parent of a Cub Scout). Concern is being expressed by District Officers and the DC., that many Groups
although well meaning, are still accepting parents of youngsters and other
volunteers to help at Beaver, Cub and Scout activity evenings and also to help
supervise children when they are taken on outings, without these people first
being cleared by the Criminal Records Bureau. A notice reminding Leaders of this procedure will be put on the notice board
at Ross Park and "hand out" slips are to be given out at the Scout
Shop to all new parents. Return to contents
Return to contents It was reported in the local press (18th September Luton News/ Gazette), that two Scout Groups within Someries District have been awarded National Lottery grants. The Groups concerned are: 2nd Someries (£4,216.00) and 7th Someries (£4000.00). The 2nd intend spending their grant on new camping equipment (tents and food storage facilities), and in involving their cubs and scouts in more "costly" adventurous scouting activities. The 7th have already spent their award on new patrol tents and a large frame mess tent. They have also purchased other camping items including a number of gas cooking rings. Return to contents This new District Section is flourishing. With a start up grant from the District, a wide range of new equipment has been purchased, concentrating on the procurement of items needed for outdoor pursuits. A full programme of scouting activities has been arranged suitable only for youngsters aged fourteen upwards. As a result of the hard work and dedication of their Leaders the Explorer Scout Section has twenty five young people, who regularly attend meetings. The Explorer Scouts meet on Friday evenings at Someries District Headquarters Applecroft Road. For more information please contact Kevin Philpott or Mick Jones. Return to contents We are advised that Barclays bank now have a new stipulation that there can only be three signatories on a community account. As this would mean that it would be difficult for the District Treasurer to be a named signatory it is recommended that Groups concerned change their bankers. Return to contents News from Someries District Scout Shop. We have now got Beaver Scout Polo shirts size 26. These cost £8.00 The scarves with Royal in them will take longer to arrive because the Royal dyes were not correct and the material has been withdrawn. Scarves are now taking about 10 weeks to arrive. We have now received some camp blankets at £10.00 each. A bit late for this years' camping! Please note, Someries District Scout Shop will not be open on Saturday 26th October
Return to contents The next District Beaver Scout Leaders meeting will be on Thursday 17th
October 2002 at Ross Park at 8pm. Return to contents A Note Received From Gilwell Park (e-mail received 04th October 2002).
Return to contents District Headquarters Bookings.
District Newsletter Please use this Newsletter to spread your Scouting news. No matter how large or small it could go into print and on the WWW. Send contributions for inclusion in this Newsletter to Don Lowe, e-mail:- djlowe@ntlworld.com Return to contents or Someries News index |
World Jamboree on the Internet (JOTI 19-20 October) is an opportunity for
Scouts and Guides to communicate with other Scouts and Guides from around the
world using the Internet. Using e-mail contacts and chat room providers Scouts
and Guides and their Leaders can use JOTI to make new friends just like those
who will be attending the 20th World Scout Jamboree in Thailand. Exchange
badges, collect programme ideas and make life long Scouting/Guiding friends from
around the world. Remember, only a very small percentage of Scouts from the UK
attend the World Scout Jamboree-This is a wonderful opportunity to help many
more experience a truly international event at little or no cost. Taking part is
very simple. Individuals, groups, districts and even a county can set up a JOTI
base. In the next few weeks visit the official WOSM site at