Hi all,

At the recent GSLs meeting one thing which was brought up was that it would be helpful to have some guidelines outlining when activity notifications ARE and ARE NOT required.

These details are below. I have issued this in a memo to all GSLs and ADCs today which they will send round in due course.

This should clearly define when an activity notification form is required to be completed and is effective immediately.

I think the guidleines are clear, but if in doubt about a specific scenario or activity, submitting the online activity notification form is the safest option - as this ensures you have covered yourself for the activity, followed all possible procedures and also that your insurance will be valid.

I hope this helps clarify the situation.

Brunel Scout District has decided that Northwinds is to be closed and a new Unit is to be opened in Filton (based at the 1st Filton Scout Group). We have been told there are 6 Leaders to run the new Unit.

The District wants the Explorers from Northwinds to form the core of the new Unit.

We'd like to say thanks for all the comments we've had from several of you and we hope you all keep up your scouting wherever it may be.

Ben, Karen, Karl, Kevin.

Congratulations on ST. George's Day to all the Scouts in Brunel District for all the Promises that have been kept over the last year.
Here's to all the promises that will be renewed in scouting for this year 2010. BRAVO!

Clare Waggett, Acting DC Brunel