Carol Service

On Tuesday 14th Dec,
When the weather was really bad.
It did not stop approx 100 turning up at Dalgety Bay Scout hall to take part in this years Carol service.
During the night in which we sang some well know carols.
Paul Walker from Dalgety Bay got presented with his 5 year service award.

At the end of the evening there was mince pies and refreshments for everyone to enjoy.

CSA Presentation

On Wednesday the 17th Nov,
Kelty scout group was one year old,
They held a birthday party.
During the evening i had the pleasure of presenting some Chief Scout Awards.

They were as follows.

Beaver Bronze Award - Ryan Butchart, Ciara Roberts, Robbie Hendry, Arron Mullan

Cub Silver Award - Lewis Hill, Kyle Fernie, Kieran Campbell, Blair Drysdale, Kerr Jack, Ryan McCullough and Fraser Wallace.
Congratulations to all.


After the presentations the beavers and scouts were able to dance the night away.

Football

On Sunday 21st November,
4 Cub Packs turned up to take part in the District 5 a side competition.
They were from the

13th Rosyth
46th Cowdenbeath
66th Aberdour and the 48th Donibristle pack from Dalgety Bay

They played each other in a round robin format and the winner who were undefeated were the 13th Rosyth.

The Explorers trophy went to the 48th Dalgety Bay.

We tried to run the Scouts on the 28th November but had to call it off due to the bad weather(Snow)

Carol Service Flyer

Welcome to the November issue of Scottish Programme eNews, with the latest news and updates from the Scottish Headquarters Programme Team and Advisers.


If you wish to view the sections click the link below

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Swimming Consultation

Following the launch of revised swimming rules in January we received much feedback and are undertaking a further review of the way we manage and operate swimming. This consultation is based on research and comments from the Movement and interested external parties.


If you want more info then click the link below

More Info

Have you the passion and vision to lead Scouting in Scotland?

Eleanor Lyall completes her term as Chief Commissioner in July 2011 and the search for her successor has now begun. Do you have what it takes to inspire our almost 39,000-strong Scottish membership?

If you want more info click the link below!!

More info

Safety Competition

On Tuesday 9th November.
It was was the scouts safety competition.
It was held at the 48th Dalgety Bay scout hall.
5 troops turned up to take part.


They had to work their way round 7 bases which were being marked and judged by the Inch Fellowship.

The bases that tested their safety skills were as follows.

Fire
Beach
Hill
Mobile Phone and Internet
Cycle
Camp Hygiene
and First Aid.

The results were as follows.

5th - 48th Donibristle Troop - 93 points
4th - 13th Rosyth - 94 Points
3rd - 48th St David's - 99.5 points
2nd - 68th Inverkeithing - 102.5 Points
1st - 41st Rosyth - 108 Points

Well done to all that took part and congratulations to the 41st in retaining the shield.

How busy have i been

I missed out September's events so this is a double month report.
Here is what i have been up to since the 1st September.

I have attend lots of meetings.
They have been
The Regional DC's Meeting
Two Inch Fellowship meetings in which Fellowship members from the Inch and 41st Fellowships completed their Module 1 training
I also have had a meetings with our DESC and ADC Adult Training.

I have visited the 48th Father and child camp and also the 46th Parent and child camp.
Also i went to visit the 77th beavers during their sleepover in the hall,
Last camping visit was to the 41st Explorers who had a Halloween themed weekend.

I was privileged to be invited to present a Chief Scout Gold award to a cub from the 77th
I also attended the Investiture of the whole new scout Troop in Kelty (77th)

I attended the following AGM's
Dunfermline District
77th Kelty
48th Dalgety Bay

To finish off i attend the Young leaders Training weekend at Badaguish where three of our YL's were attending.

On a personal note i attended the Duke of Edinburgh Expedition accreditation weekend at Fordell so i can continue to credit the DOE.

BYO Camp

FORDELL FIRS NATIONAL ACTIVITY CENTRE
12TH NOVEMBER 2010
FRIDAY 19:00 P.M. TO SATURDAY 12:00 P.M.
BYO: CAMP (Explorers and Network)

Bring Your Own:
Transport (or Feet!)
Tent (or Shelter!)
Food (or Takeaway Menu!)
Crockery & Cutlery (or Fingers!)
Heath Form
Camping Fee


Come along and camp (tent, bivouac or hammock) as you please; chat, chill or listen to music with other Explorer Scouts; no organised programme; no need to book; sit round a fire, sizzle a sausage or two; wake and leave when you like!

· Got work? Arrive late or leave early – no problem!
· Only one that wants to go? Other Explorers there – no problem!
· Vegetarian or dietary requirement – You plan what you eat – no problem!

5 a side

Rules can be found by clicking the link below

5 A Side Rules

Scouts Safety

Rules

• Teams should be made up of 4 Scouts.
• Only one team per Troop.
• Scouts must arrive and depart in uniform.
• In case of a tie, an inspection will be used as a tie-breaker.

The competition may test both theory and / or practical aspects of any matters of safety, both within the Scouting programme or from our normal lives. It may cover first-aid and health, highway and country codes, home and gardens, and scouting activities.

ME 2

life Box

JOTA

Jamboree On The Air Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 October 2010

It is approaching the time of the year when Jamboree on the Air (JOTA) is taking place. If you have not heard of this event, read on. JOTA is an opportunity to talk to Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Brownies and Guides from around the UK, Europe and even further afield if the conditions are right.

The Kingdom Amateur Radio Society (KARS) will be setting up radio stations at Fordell Firs. There will be an opportunity to use radio equipment, take part in a radio controlled treasure hunt, use the Morse code, learn something about radio, and possibly make a simple radio. For those interested in computers, there will be an opportunity to participate in Jamboree on the Internet (JOTI), communicating by computer to other like minded young people.
At the same time as having fun at this event, it will be possible to complete work towards the Communicators Activity Badge (for Cubs, Scouts and Explorers).

Where is this event to be held
Fordell Firs National Activity Centre, first contact should be made at the Wardens office.

Date and time
Saturday 16 October and Sunday 17 October 2010, between 9.00am and 4.00pm each day.

Who can come
Any member of the Scout Association, i.e. Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorer Scouts, Scout Network, Scout Leaders / helpers and Scout Fellowship. Those attending may come as a Leader led Group, a family group or as individuals (adults).

RegistrationAlthough not mandatory, it is recommended that those attending as a group register. To register, phone or email Group name, numbers and time that you would like to arrive,
To The Warden at Fordell Firs,
Telephone 01383 412704
Email warden@fordellfirs.org.uk

See also website www.gb0ffs.com KARS radio callsign for JOTA

E Bulletin

Welcome to the September issue of Scottish Programme eNews, the latest news from the Scottish Headquarters Programme Team and Advisers. If you have any feedback on this ebulletin,

Click the link below to view all sections.

E Bulletin

Police in the Community Programme 2010

Police in the Community Programme 2010

Fife Police announced the dates for the 2010 Police in the Community Programme.

The course that was run last year at Carnegie College was a great success with members of the community from 16-80 years attending over the 6 weeks.

This year it will be held at Inverkeithing High School.

Participants experience some of the highlights of police training and are exposed to the operations of Fife Constabulary.

Said Inspector Mitchell,

"I am delighted that we have been able to run the programme in the South West Fife Area. It proved very successful last year with 32 students 'graduating'. This year reflects the feedback from those students.

It is an excellent opportunity for the community, in an informal setting, to come along and find out what we do and why we do it. Many of the previous students used the experience in their own lives, jobs, school, study, development and personal interests, which is what being there for the community is all about.

The programme is facilitated by Police Officers and staff and there is no cost to the student attending. I am sure it will be as successful as last year".


The programme is on Monday evenings and starts on 1st November 2010 and runs through to Monday 7th December from 1830 hrs - 2030 hrs at Inverkeithing High School.

Closing date for applications is MONDAY 4TH OCTOBER 2010

Chris Bonington

SHQ has been given the opportunity to give away 50 free tickets (normal price £15 per ticket) for an illustrated lecture being given by Sir Chris Bonington, one of Britain’s most famous mountaineers, at the Alhambra Theatre in Dunfermline on Friday 24th September.

Free tickets for the event are available for young people from the Explorer age range and upwards and accompanying adults. These are available in 5 batches of 10 on a first come, first served basis. Please contact David Tripp at Scottish Headquarters on 01383 419 073 / david@scouts-scotland.org.uk as soon as possible if you wish to secure a batch.

Sir Chris Bonington has taken part in nineteen expeditions to the Himalayas including four to Everest and the first ever ascent of Annapurna. A professional mountaineer and explorer, his varied career has also included hunting for caribou with Eskimos on Baffin Island and climbing the highest active volcano in the world.
As an adventure journalist and photographer, he also accompanied an army expedition led by Captain John Blashford-Snell on the first ever descent of the Blue Nile. In the autumn of 1975 he led the British Everest expedition to the summit of Everest.
Sir Chris will be sharing these and other highlights of his mountaineering life to what is expected to be a large appreciative audience in Dunfermline and will cover a number of important anniversary events including:

50th Anniversary of his first ascent of Annapurna II
40th Anniversary of his 1st ascent South Face of Annapurna
35th Anniversary of his 1st ascent South West Face of Everest
25th Anniversary of his ascent of Everest

SHQ September Edition

Keith Brown MSP launches Managing Together
The Minister for Skills and Lifelong Learning launched 'Managing Together' at the Scottish Police College at Tulliallan at the end of last month. This is a programme of learning to support senior volunteer leaders and managers in the four uniformed voluntary youth organisations in Scotland.


Membership Subscription
Following discussion at its recent meeting, the Scottish Board is recommending to the Scottish Council that the 2011 membership subscription be set at £20.25, with a 50p rebate for prompt payment. This is in line with the subscription rate that will apply elsewhere in the UK.

Autumn edition of Pathfinder out now
The latest edition of Pathfinder should be hitting your doorsteps now. This issue focuses on communications and includes input from Scottish rugby legend Scott Hastings and Martin Raymond, head of Cloudline PR. Read it online here.

Axis 2010 - Saturday 6th November 2010
Registration forms for this event, which will incorporate the 100th AGM of the Scottish Council, should be returned to SHQ by Friday 8th October. Forms are also included with the current edition of Pathfinder - unfortunately a printing error resulted in a batch of these forms not carrying the date of the event, which we can confirm is Saturday 6th November. Apologies if you received one of these incorrect forms.

Professional Instructor Training at Lochgoilhead
The Lochgoilhead Centre will be running a new 14 week Professional Instructor Training Programme starting in November. There are limited places available on this course. For more details and to apply, click here.

Mad 2010
This event is open to anyone involved in adult training and will focus on people, processes, methods and skills so that we can 'Make A Difference' in adult training. It takes place on 1st - 3rd October at Tulliallan Police College - book your place now.

Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme Training
A DofE Expedition Assessor training course and an Introduction to the DofE Award training course will be taking place on 9th and 10th October at Scottish Headquarters. These are aimed at any adult in Scouting who is involved, or would like to be involved, in running the DofE Award Scheme as part of their Balanced Programme.

Find out more about any of the above click below.

Scouts Scotland

Fun Day

DC's activities

Now that the summer is nearly over it is time to look back at what i did over the past two months.

I started by visiting the 77th Beavers and Cubs at their weekend camp.
The weather was really bad but this did not stop the group having a great time.

I attended a meeting with other members from the region to started the process of choosing a new regional commissioner.


Craig Miller had his 5 year service certificate presented at flag break on a Sunday morning at Fordell Firs.

I held an ADC meeting in which we started to plan out the forth coming year.

I attended the explorer national camp where i was there helping with the Inch fellowship doing the catering for 150.

To finish off the summer i helped the Inch fellowship pack the latest edition of the pathfinder magazine.

Online survey

No complaints?

The Scout Association is currently looking to enhance our procedures for dealing with complaints, disputes and safeguarding incidents.

To inform this, we have commissioned a special online survey and would love to hear from you.

Online Survey

Mad Twenty Ten - Adult Training workshop

This event is open to all those involved in Adult Training and will be held over the weekend of 1st - 3rd October 2010 at Tulliallan Police College.

Read more here

First Aid Course

There is a full first aid course being run for leaders

It is being held at Kelty Community Centre,

Times 7pm-9pm
Cost £35.
It is a 12 week course.
Next week is week 2.


If you require any more information please contact

Brianjunemiller@btinternet.com.

Road Safety Week 2010

Kids Say Slow Down - Road Safety Week 2010

Scout Groups are being encouraged to get involved in Road Safety Week 2010, whose theme this year is ‘Kids Say Slow Down’.

Groups can get involved in promoting and improving road safety in their community, as well as fundraising for Brake, a charity which provides services for road crash victims and campaigns for road safety in schools, colleges, companies and the media.

Road Safety Week runs from 22nd – 28th November 2010. For ideas on how you can get involved, visit


More info Click Below

Road Safety week

Scottish Board Elections

Do you have the desire and skills to shape the policy and direction of Scouting in Scotland?

Or do you know a Scouting colleague who does?

If so, why not consider a nomination for election to the Scottish Board?


More info click below

Scottish Board Elections

Programme Development Volunteers

Are you passionate about Scouting?
Can you help us to provide a better experience for young people?
We’re looking for volunteers for two different project teams, who are developing Scouting.
We need open minded people who can conduct and analyse research, make informed decisions and shape future work.

Want more info click the link below

Programme Development Volunteers

June's Events

With the Summer here the groups are doing more and more outdoors.
I am kept as busy as ever.
Here is what i got up to during June.

I invested Stuart Hamilton from the 13th Rosyth Cubs.
It was our District AGM on the 2nd June and Hazel Dewar got presented with her Wood Badge.

I attended the Blair Atholl training weekend and this also tied in with the Module 16 nights away training weekend.
The district had 5 leaders attend the course.

I visited the 13th Cubs,68th Cubs and the 41st Beavers while they were on camp.

I went and attended the regional AGM which this year was held up in Perth.We had a presentation from the a group of scouts and explorers who had been on a Jamboree in Denmark.

With most sections closing down for the summer hopefully it will be a quiet time for me.

Section Info

Hot of the Press.

Rosyth Beavers get an article in the SHQ latest Programme E-Mail


Beaver Bytes

Latest info on all sections

Click on the links above to see either the Beaver Bytes or any of the sections.

E Coli

With the Camping Session now upon us the Scottish Exec has issued a booklet regarding E Coli 0157.

It is called

Shedding light on E.Coli 0157
What do we need to know

Click the linh above to down load the booklet.

CashBack for Kelty

A New Start for the 77th Fife (Kelty) Scout Group

Round 1 of the new CashBack for Communities Small Grants Scheme has now closed.
The response received by the 1st June deadline has hugely exceeded expectations of the 6 partner organisations. Almost 180 applications were received, seeking funding of almost £275,000 (and many more were received after the closing date!). This is more than the entire sum available for Year 1 and has necessitated some difficult decisions for the organisations concerned. A strict application of the rules and priorities of the fund will inevitably disappoint some.

Kenny McAskill MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Justice, presented the first Start-up Grant to the 77th Fife (Kelty) Scout Group during the Scottish Scouts Annual Award Ceremony held at Hampden Park on 13th June. The Group was restarted in late 2009 with the help of Rosyth District, having been dormant for 5 years. It currently has Beavers and Cubs and intends starting a Scout Troop in August. Two of the Cubs, Sarah and Calum, who will join the new Troop after the summer, received a cheque for £1,000 from Kenny McAskill, which will be used to buy camping equipment. Neither has camped under canvas before and both are looking forward to being in Scouts and enjoying ‘real camping’.

Kenny McAskill said:

“Scouting is a very valuable local activity that offers young people the opportunity to make a positive contribution to their. It is fitting that a Scout Troop from Fife is the first to benefit from this new grants project given that I launched this scheme at the end of March just a few miles away from Kelty, at Fordell Firs.


“The creation of this new Scout Troop using cash seized from crooks is exactly what CashBack is all about. CashBack aims to redress the balance, to put criminals’ money back into the communities that they have taken from in the first place. Many of our communities have been scarred by criminal activity and CashBack is the Scottish Government’s way of giving them hope and aspirations for the future. The creation of the 77th Fife Scouts Group is clear evidence of the bad guys’ money being put into good ideas with a long term future.”

May Events

With the year whizzing past.
This months diary was like the ones before(Busy)

I went and presented Alison Pollock(77th)with her 5 Year Service award.
I Invested David Sinclair(13th).
We had our District Sports Day - which was held at Pitreavie Sports Ground.
Well done to all the took part in the day and also to the winners.

Beavers - 66th Aberdour
Cubs - 46th Cowdenbeath
Scouts - 46th Cowdenbeath
Explorers - 48th Dalgety Bay and 68th Inverkeithing joint winners.

And the group trophy went to the 66th Aberdour.


I attend the Inch fellowship meeting which was held in Crossgates

We had a Regional meeting held Perth. This was attended by the 10 DC's from the region and the development plans were discussed.

with the weather getting better i visited the 48th Donibristle Scouts at their survival camp.
I also visited the 48th Cubs Mother and Cub Camp and also the 66th Cubs Father and Cub Camp both held at Fordell Firs.

Youth Summit 2

Scottish Headquarters
are looking for Explorer Scouts and Scout Networkers from all of the Districts in Scotland to take part in what has become known as Youth Summit 2. An event being held at Tulliallan Police College between Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th June 2010.

The event is an opportunity to take part in a series of fun activities and workshops that range from the unusual to the outright strange but all with the objective of hearing your voice and giving you the opportunity to set the direction for Scouting on Scotland over the next 3 years including programme, communication, diversity and youth empowerment to name a few!

The evening will be lots of fun with surf simulators, bucking broncos, wii games, hovercraft madness and art attack!



The weekend is a full residential experience and is heavily subsidised by headquarters. The cost per person has been restricted to £20 although you may be able to seek financial support from your unit.

The deadline for applications is Monday 7th June; however places are limited to 120 with over half having been secured by the time of sending this e-mail so if you would like to be considered, please reply to - at terryoneill2003@yahoo.co.uk - sooner rather than later so that I can get the application form to you?

Bosnia

Two of our Leaders from the District are going to bosnia.

I have enclosed some info regarding what they are planning on doing.

Brian and June Miller are planning a return trip to Bosnia with International Fire and Rescue (IFRA).

The main aim of the mission is to train firefighters in using breathing apparatus, and in First Aid skills.

We also plan to visit the local village school, which is somewhat deprived.
It would be great if you could help us with our 'mini' venture - Pencil Case Appeal.
That is to donate pencils, erasers, sharpeners, rulers, pens and pencil cases to give to each of the children within the local school. Kevin also gave me an idea to take out some solar powered calculators.
You may be able to help as a whole group, or an individual section. Any donations would be greatfully received, prior to breaking up for the Summer Holidays.
A photograph would be a bonus to take out with us, to show the Bosnian children who donated these items, but is optional.

Another idea that crossed my mind was that Cubs may want to write or Beavers draw a picture to exchange (similar to having a penpal).

Cubs Home Safety Badge

National Grid are the proud sponsor of the Cub Scout Home Safety Badge. Working with The Scout Association they have produced a free activity pack to help Cub Scouts achieve their badge.


For National Grid, the largest utility provider in the UK, safety is a key issue. Helping young people become aware of simple measures they can take to be safe in and around their homes is a great place to start.

We all take our domestic electricity, gas and water supply for granted, but not everyone is sure of what to do if there is an emergency, the lights go out or if there is a gas leak.

More Info click on the link below

Home Safety Badge

District Sports Day

It was Saturday 15th May.
The sun was shinning.
This was not meant to happen.
It was the District Sports Day.
The Field Activities for the Cubs , Scouts and Explorers were run in the morning.



















The beavers turned up at 12 to take part in their sports day and this was followed by the track events in the afternoon.

Over all it was a good day and the winners of the different trophies were as follows.

Beavers was won by the 66th Aberdour
Cubs was won by the 46th Cowdenbeath
Scouts was won by the 46th Cowdenbeath.
The Group Trophy was won by the 66th Aberdour

The Explorer trophy was won by both the 48th Dalgety Bay and the 68th Inverkeithing.

I would like to thank everyone who turned up and also everyone who help to run the day!!!

Shelter Box Scavenger Hunt

Scouts prepared for ShelterBox scavenge in stunning surrounds

ShelterBox will be putting super Scouts from around the country to the test against the stunning backdrop of Scotland’s capital, Edinburgh.

International disaster relief charity ShelterBox is calling on Scouts to be prepared to go the extra mile and make sure the charity’s Big Green Box Week ends with a bang. On Saturday, June 19 the ShelterBox Scavenger Hunt will be taking place in Edinburgh and will see hundreds of Scouts navigate their way through the city by decoding a series of clues, armed with the charity’s iconic, big green boxes.

The ShelterBoxes are usually found in disaster zones around the world. Each box typically contains a 10-person disaster relief tent, blankets, kitchen sets, a stove, water purification and storage equipment, basic tools, a children’s activity back and other vital items.

ShelterBox has been partnered with the Scout Association since 2009 and the ShelterBox Scavenger Hunt promises to be a fantastic opportunity for Scouts to learn more about disaster relief as well as having a great day out.

James Webb, ShelterBox Scout Coordinator, said: ‘The ShelterBox Scavenger Hunt will be a great adventure for Scouts of all ages. They’ll be put under some challenging demands carrying an empty ShelterBox and using their navigation skills to trek across Edinburgh. I hope many Scouts will take up the opportunity and put their Scouting skills to the test.’

The start and finish will be from a central location which will remain a mystery until nearer the date and there will be a selection of fantastic prizes for the winning teams. Each team should be made up of a Scout Leader and three to five Cubs, Scouts or Explorers.

Places are limited so any groups wishing to take part should register quickly by e-mailing youngshelterbox@shelterbox.org.
The Scavenger Hunt will mark the end of ShelterBox’s Big Green Box Week, a week full of fundraising up and down the country.
People who cannot make the Scavenger Hunt are being urged to get involved in the many other events ShelterBox is holding. Further information is available from www.youngshelterbox.org.

Scouts around the world have already helped ShelterBox in a number of disaster zones. Most recently, Scouts in Haiti assisted with the distribution of hundreds of ShelterBoxes in Port au Prince after the catastrophic earthquake in January.

April News

Here we are again,
At the end of another busy month.
Here's what i have been up to.

I have been and invested a few people during the month.
Jaqui Dewar(41st Beavers)
Chris Dewar(13th Scouts)

Had a meeting with the Adc's to arrange the forthcoming sports day in May.

I attended the Blair Atholl training weekend at Fordell Firs(The district has two explorers attending this event)
During this weekend i also visited the 41st Scouts who were camping there for the weekend.

I attended the Inch Fellowship meeting which was held at the 68th Inverkeithing hall.

The main activity of the month was our district's St George's weekend camp.
This was held at Fordell Firs and we had close on 150 cubs/scouts/explorers camping for the weekend with over another50 beavers coming up on the Sunday for our service.

During the service the following awards were presented.

Liam Ward(48th)Duke of Edinburgh Bronze
Shaun Ward(48th) Duke of Edinburgh Silver
Callum Robertson(48th)Duke of Edinburgh Silver
Alan Reddington(48th St Davids Troop)Wood Badge
Alan Connery (13th Scouts)Wood Badge
Cath Cusator(Badge Secretary)25 Year service

Well Done to all.

St George's Weekend

Over the weekend 23rd to 25th April the district held it's St George's Day weekend camp.
It was held at Fordell Firs.
Over 120 Cubs/Scouts/Explorers and Leaders spent the weekend together.
The members had lots of activities to do over the weekend.
Some of them are as follows.

Challenge course
Jacobs ladder
Bungee trampoline
King swing
Pioneering
Fire Lighting
Backwoods cooking
Come Dine with me weekend
Hikes
and a trip to the Stock Cars.
this is to name but a few.

On the Sunday Beavers from the district joined us and they had several bases to work round.
they were.
Paddle boats.
Frisbee golf.
Sword and crown making
play area.

On the Sunday we held our service and renewed our promises.

There were several awards handed out during the service.

Liam Ward (48th Explorers) Duke of Edinburgh Bronze
Callum Robertson(48th Explorers)Duke of Edinburgh Silver
Shaun Ward (48th St Davids Scouts)Duke of Edinburgh Silver.
Alan Reddington(48th St Davids Scouts)Wood Badge
Alan Connery(13th Scouts)Wood Badge
Cath Cusitor(Badge Secretary)25 year service

And finally Linda Adam(13th Beavers) got presented with her award of merit.

Module 16

Douglaswood 11th - 13th June

With the start of the camping season about to begin.

The Region is running a Module 16 (Nights away) course.

If you wish to attend then please contact

Catherine Ann Ness

Eat In Colour Healthy Eating Badge

Healthy eating is a hot topic, and to help encourage good habits at an early age there’s an excellent Eat In Colour Healthy Eating Badge for Beaver Scouts.
To find out how easy it is to eat in colour visit the
Eat In Colour website and have fun making tasty recipes with your Beavers.

Gilwell Reunion 2010

Gilwell Reunion 2010 will take place from Friday 3 to Sunday 5 September 2010 at The Scout Association's Gilwell Park Activity Centre.

Reunion is an event which happens every year on the first full weekend in September. It was established to mark the occasion of the first Wood Badge course in 1919, enabling Wood Badge holders from across the world to come together as the 1st Gilwell Park Scout Group.


More info click the link below

Gilwell Reunion

DC Diary

Sorry it is a bit late this month.

Lots to do and not enough time in the day's

Anyway here is what i was up to in March

I attended the Queen Scout Award presentation at the 13th scout hall.
This was for Stuart Hamilton.
Also it was announced that Linda Adam was getting her Award of Merit.

I had meetings with peter Merckel and Malcolm Fernie regarding the two Cowdenbeath groups.I also had a meeting with some members from the 46th Scout group.

I held a district leaders meeting in which several topics were discussed(ie Training)
I attended the district exec meeting held at the 68th scout hall.

I attended a DC's meeting to discuss Blair Atholl jamboree in the summer.

The following people have been presented with the following.

Alan Connery-13th Scouts
Chris Dewar - 13th Scouts
Michaela Monese-13th Beavers
Scott Brown - 13th Cubs
Elaine Wardrope-77th Beavers
Susan McHale-77th Beavers
Lisa McCormack-77th Beavers
Carrie Hill-77th Cubs
Claire Fernie-77th Cubs
Keith Fernie-77th Cubs
Hazel Dewar - 41st Beavers
Jaqui Dewar - 41st Beavers
Christopher Cooney-77th Scouts
All Above received training Certificates

Elaine Pert received her Appointment certificate.

I also went and invested Christopher Cooney (77th Scouts)