St George's Day Weekend

The Highlight of our 60th Celebrations was our Activity day at Fordell on Saturday 21st April.
The day was open to all members past and present of Rosyth district.
There were 35 bases for the youth members to go round and take part in.
These bases ranged from Punch and judy shows to the zip line.
We had 450 + Youth members on the day enjoying themselves.

After the fun part of the day we had our St George's day service in which everyone re newed their promise.

The following people had awards presented.

Steven Birrell - 48th Cubs
Martin Campbell - 41st Scouts
Alister McGregor - 41st Scouts
All recieved their Wood Badges.

Pat Ritchie - 48th Group Exec Member got her 10 year service award
Lee Symms - District Chairman got his 20 year service award

Well done to all.

Sports Day

The District Sports were held on Saturday 5th May on what turned out to be a super day.
Full results published here.
Well done to the 77th (Kelty) Beavers, 66th (Aberdour) Cubs and 13th (Rosyth) Scouts, for winning their section trophy and also to the 13th for winning the Group trophy.
The 66th Aberdour Explorer Unit won the Unit trophy with Marcus Campbell from the 66th having the the best individual points.

Bear comes for Tea

A whirlwind weekend

Over the weekend 19th - 20th May Our Chief scout did a tour of Scotland and Northern Ireland

He visited a very busy Fordell Firs National Scout Activity Centre where a number of camping competitions and survival skills activities were taking place Incluiding our own District Camping competition was taking place.
A highlight of the visit was seeing the Chief Scout don a harness for a go on the King Swing just like our Chief Commissioner of Scotland did in late 2011.

 

Bear’s words

The Chief Scout certainly enjoyed himself and has said, “My visits around the UK are such a blast, and I am just so impressed, excited, humbled and moved. You know that there is something powerful afoot when you witness first-hand the amazing energy, commitment and dedication of so many volunteers. The great stories are too numerous to tell, but what shines through every group and scout I met is the deep-rooted conviction that together we are all part of something special.”

District Camping Competition

The District Totem Camping Competition for Scouts, was held over the week-end 19-20 May, and was won by the 13th Fife (Rosyth) Scout Troop. Congratulations to all. The Full Results are published here or see the District Competition pages.

Regional Developement Day

On Saturday 3rd March the Region ran a development day for the District exec team.
It was so that the district members could meet up with others in the region that do a simular role.

Communication is now a big part of the region's remit and with the introduction of the web site.

http://www.eastscotlandscouts.org.uk/

The region has also been bringing out a newsletter so that every leader can see what is going on in the region.

Check it out!!!!

Newsletters

Youth Hostel Newsletter

Scouts Woolmer Trophy

On Thursday 1st March 5 Troops headed up to Fordell Firs to battle their Scouting skills against each other in our district woolmer trophy.

They were to go round 6 bases that would test their scouting skills.

The bases were set by the fordell active support.
The bases would test the scouts on.
Knots and Lashings
Kim's Game (Memory)
Pitching a tent
First Aid.
Mapping and world knowledge.

After all this we had a winner and it was the 41st Rosyth.
Well done to all.

Beavers Challenge Day

On Sunday 26th Feb our beaver scout colonies met up at Fordell to take part in our Beaver challenge cup.
Their were 6 Colonies taking part and they had to work thier way round 7 bases.




These bases were supplied by the colonies.
Some of the challenges they had to do were.

Kim's Game.
Giant jigsaw building.
Stilt walking and many more.


After a close contest the winners were the 48th Dalgety Bay (St Bridget's) Colony.
Well done to all.

New Regional Website

· The aim of the website is to support the delivery of Scouting in the East of Scotland region

· The target audience is existing leaders/adults in Scouting and is a support mechanism for each of our Regional Commissioners for Development, Communications, Training extra and each of our regional advisers e.g. health and safety can offer you strategic support to deliver Scouting

· Exec and Regional Commissioner can also offer support through the website

· For update to date news and resources from Gilwell and SHQ there are quick links to their websites

· Potential new members will be quickly diverted to a more relevant site

The site will be ever growing with more information, news and tools

So check it out and bookmark it today – eastscotlandscouts.org.uk

If you have any questions or problems please contact Melanie Williams at comms@eastscotlandscouts.org.uk

Youth Fun days!!

Time Moves on!!!

With the year now at full pace i have been kept busy with scouting matters.
Here is what i have been up to over the first couple of months of this year.

I started off the new year with a meeting with the leaders at the 46th Cowdenbeath to plan the future of the group after the GSL and Treasurer stepped down over the festive period.
I would like to thank Brian and June for all their hard work over the years keeping the group together.

I then quickly followed this up with an ADC meeting to discuss the year forward for the district.

I have presented several awards over this period.
Lee Symms and Cath Cusator( Both on the District Exec with the Chief Scout Commendation)
Graham Bennett with his 20year service award.
Eric Ross was presented with his 30 year service award.
Alison Lloyd with her 15 year service award.
Gordon Pert with his 40 year service award.
I have also presented one Chief Scout Gold Award and 2 Bronze awards to Beavers and Scouts.

I have been busy continuing to get the reviews in the district done and they are slowly getting updated.

I attended the District Scout Leaders meeting held at the 77th kelty scout hall.(First one in 3years)

Finally i was invited to attend the Beavers Challenge Cup day at Fordell in which 6 colonies worked their way round challenge bases.
well done to all that took part and especially to the 48th St Bridgets for winning the cup.

With hopefully the bad weather behind us Scouting in Rosyth can continue to thrive and keep every one busy but also let everyone have FUN!!!!!

Dundee Gang Show 2012

Dundee Gangshow 2012







    When- 3 Apr 2012 to 7 Apr 2012

• Cost - From £8.50 a ticket
• AddressThe Whitehall Theatre Bellfield Street Dundee
  
  Postcode
• DD1 5JA
• Contact -Chris Jenkins
• Email -administrator@dundeegangshow.com

Dundee Scouts will hit the stage with a bang in April 2012 with a mix of Comedy, Dance and Song. The cast of over 100 members of Dundee Scouting will sing and dance their way through a true variety of numbers guaranteed to have you dancing and singing in your seat!

The 2012 Show will be produced by Ged Brown, with music provided by Paul Clancy and choreography by Lesley McMahon.

Tickets, priced from £8.50 upwards will be available from January and the Show will take place in The Whitehall Theatre, Bellfield Street, Dundee.

Please email administrator@dundeegangshow.com for further details

BASP First Aid

BASP Outdoor Emergency First Aid - 2 Days

• When:
  2 Mar 2012 to 4 Mar 2012 08:00pm - 05:00pm
• Where:
  Meggernie Outdoor Centre , Kerrowmore Farm , Bridge of Balgie , Glen Lyon , Aberfeldy

     Contact Judith Potter

Email warden@meggernie.org.uk

Phone 01887 866231

This 2 day intensice course will give you a Certificate valid for three years and is aimed at members requiring First Aid training to support NGB qualifications.

The course fees of £130 include 2 nights' accommodation, food and all course materials.

The course is suitable for: outdoor activity enthusiasts and professionals and is acceptable for all National Governing Body Awards and qualifications such as: MLTB, BASI, MBL, TCL, RYA, BCU and other sports.
Revalidation can be undertaken every 3 years by attending course again.

More info

http://www.basp.org.uk

East Region Safeguarding Course

East Region Safeguarding Course

The next Safe guarding course in the Region is been organised.
• When:
  5th Feb 2012 02:00pm - 04:00pm
• Where:
  10th Perthshire Scout Hall

Adult training East Region Safeguarding Course.
Open to all Adult Volunteers of The Scout Association in Scotland. 

Scout Speak up

 

 

Scout Speak up – is a course that trains you to ‘Tell the world about Scouting’

· this course is designed to give you the skills and confidence to talk about your experiences to a wide variety of audiences and teach you how to carry out campaigns.

· it’s aimed at youth members aged 15-19,

What does the course cover?

• Talking to journalists
• Giving radio interviews
• Delivering presentations
• Supporting a campaign
• Online campaigns/direct lobbying

Skills for Life

· These skills will be useful for the rest of your life and will look great on a CV - you’ll get real media and promotional experience on your CV!

· And of course, you’ll enjoy a fun-filled weekend with other Scouts your age.

Be Part of Future Campaigns

· You’ll be put in contact with your Region’s ARC Communications (that’s me) who will proactively work with you to make the most of your newfound skills.

· You will also be contacted by Scottish Headquarters from time to time when they need young people to speak to the media for them.

· You’ll be invited to join a group who will work on ideas for promoting scouting – you’ll get involved in the brainstorming of ideas and the execution of these ideas as future campaigns.

Camp details and cost

· The course, including overnight accommodation and food, is free

· You will need to pay your own travelling expenses to and from Fordell Firs – however there may be money available from region if there are problems with this costs.

· Some participants will camp; others will stay in indoor accommodation.

· Full pre-course information will be distributed prior to the events.

How To Book Your Place

Download the application form - http://www.scouts-scotland.org.uk/media/943002/scout_speak_up_couse_registration_form.docx

Fill in the form and email it Wendy Cook on wendy.cook@scouts.org.uk

Can you please copy me in to your email just so I know if anyone from the region has applied

Hope to see you on the course.

Melanie Williams

Assistant Regional Commisioner (Communications)

East Scotland Region

Scot Char No. SC002208

email: melaniewilliams007@gmail.com

tel: 01383 824581

Satellite Camp 2012

Satellite Camp 2012

The Satellite Camp for Blair Atholl is held in an adjacent field to the Main Camp.
The purpose of the Satellite Camp at Blair Atholl is to enable Scottish "Scouts" to get a short taste of International Scouting at the Jamborette.
The Satellite Camp Programme is aimed primarily at members of the Scout Section and Patrols or Troops are welcome.
Explorer Scout Units are also welcome.
It is regretted that Beavers or Cub Scouts cannot be accepted as participants.
Younger children of Leaders attending may be brought at the discretion of the Satellite Sub Camp team.


The Satellite Camp opens from noon on Friday 20th July and closes at noon on Monday 23rd July.


Further details on the Satellite Camp can be found on the 'Satellite Camp Information and Application Form'

TA's

Interested in being a Training Advisor within Rosyth District.

Now is the time.

This is Module 25 on the adult training matrix.

New date for the one day training course has been announced.

It will be Sunday 29th April venue to be decided, hopefully if the majority are from this end of the region the course will be down here.

If you are interested then please contact

Catherine Ann Ness (ADC Adult Training)

and help other leaders learn!!!

latest News!!!

Click the link below to access the latest sectional news for the SHQ Commissioners


latest Sectional News

EuroCamp 2012

EUROCAMP 2012

We have been invited to attend an international Scout Camp to be held this year in Belguim. The camp is run every 10 years by Scouts Sint-Victor. Below is some information about the camp, this has been copied from their website http://www.eurocamp2012.be.

What is EuroCamp?

EuroCamp is an international camp organised by Scouts Sint-Victor. Born as the result of former international contacts, this event is organised every ten years and has reached its third edition. The unique experience of many different scouts and cultures together is the reason EuroCamp is organised yet again and we would love to share this experience with other scouts in Europe.

Our goal is to bring together 200 youngsters between 15 and 17 years old. Because these young scouts are still underaged, we require they are accompanied by a few adults. We do not expect you to prepare any activities.

When and where? 

When: EuroCamp will take place between 1 and 10 august 2012. 
Where: The location is "de Hoge Rielen" in Kasterlee, Belgium. A sneek preview of the location is available here.

What do you do at EuroCamp?

We try to offer a varied set of activities:

 Traditional scouting activities:

 outside fun activities

 two day hiking trip

 camp fire

 Experiencing the Belgian culture

 Visit to a theme park

 Visit a cultural city

 Make new friendships

 Many, many more ...

What is the exact day schedule?

July 30th/31st: Arrival

 August 1 Opening game + introduction games

August 2
Daytrip Turnhout + karaoke

August 3

Sports and games

August 4Bobbejaanland (theme park)

August 5Visiting day + Belgian beernight

August 6
Daytrip Ghent

August 7Camp and rest day

August 8/9Two day hiking trip

August 10Swimming (Zilvermeer) and campfire

August 11/12Departure

Rosyth District would very much like to take a contingent of Explorer Scouts to this camp. We feel that all Explorers attending would gain a great deal from the camp, both in terms of meeting people from other countries, experiencing an international Scouting event and most importantly having some fun.

We expect the cost of the camp to be a maximum of £375 which will include travel, accommodation, food and insurance. We aim to keep the cost as low as possible, but this will depend upon the numbers attending and discounts we can obtain for transport.

If your child would like to take part can you please let me know before the end of January by emailing me on paul@thefield.plus.com. Please include your child’s name, Unit and contact details in any email. Once I have numbers in I will be in touch with more details and to request a £40 deposit to secure their space at the camp. The deposit will need to be paid by the middle of February.

Network Events

Latest Scout Network Activity

Friday, 2 March 2012 at 18:30 until Sunday, 4 March 2012 at 14:00

Where

Nethy House, Nethybridge, nr Aviemore

Description

A camp for Network members. For £39 the organisers will provide a fully catered indoor camp with top quality entertainment on both nights. Friday: Pub quiz and karaoke ... Saturday: Banquet and themed disco The programme is flexible and split into 3 activity blocks. WHAT YOU DO IS UP TO YOU! Some activities are included in the price but you can opt for a bit more adventure and 'bolt on' some externally provided activities. Activities may include Skiing/ Snowboarding Quad Bikes High Ropes Climbing Clay Pigeon Shooting Archery   More info follow the link below!!!

Hub2012 Facebook Page!!

Or on the SHQ Site
SHQ Site

Opportunities for Getting Scouts Active Outdoors Again

Further to the successful event held in 2011 and through funding made available from the Cashback for the Communities programme we have been given the opportunity to provide a full week-long activity experience to Scouts (10 ½ - 14) based at our Lochgoilhead Centre during the Easter Holidays 2012. The activity week will take place between Monday 9^th and Sunday 15^th April 2012

The residential event is being offered to Scouts who, for whatever reason, have been unable to attend an extended residential experience. This might be due to lack of adult resource or availability or individuals/Troops who come from communities that are experiencing economic hardship and as a result have been unable to take part in locally arranged activities.

The package would include full indoor accommodation, all activities, full catering and transport to and from a number of central locations. The cost of this week long opportunity is only £40 per person.

Please note that Groups who attended the event in October are ineligible to attend.

At this stage we need to know if you think that there are people in your District who would benefit from this opportunity and if so please let me know by return so that we can consider offering places to those most in need as places are very limited, Please do not contact Lochgoilhead directly,

I look forward to hearing from you in the near future,

Kind Regards,

Graeme

Graeme Luke

Programme and Development Executive

The Scottish Council The Scout Association

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Carol Service

On Wednesday 14th Dec,

 It was our district's Carol service,

It was hosted by Aberdour.

After some moving around as the original venue had been doubled book we finally held it in the local Primary school.

Our district minister took the service in which we sang a few carols and had a very interesting  sermon.

We finished off the evening to a very load version of Rudolf the red nosed reindeer.

The collection we took was for the Fife Gingerbread charity and we raised £85.00 on the night.