Dear DC's

As I hope you are all aware I am going to be Camp Chief for the 2011 Avon Jamboree,I did meet with a number of you at a DC's meeting in late 2009 and briefed you on my ideas for the event and requested at that meeting 2 things from you all, they were your Districts views on what you wanted to see or be included in the event and your Districts nominated liaison person / sub camp chief. I have not received from all of you your views or your nominated liaison person,I will be arranging shortly the first briefing meeting so could really do with your responses urgently.

Regards

Peter C.

Yours in Scouting

Peter Carnegie
Deputy District Commissioner
Cotswold Edge Scout District
Tel. 01454 261886
Mobile 07525276651

Advanced notice - District Cub Camp 25-27 June 2010 @ Woodhouse Park

We held our camp meeting on Monday and as a result we are looking for additional help to help run activities and bases at the 2010 Brunel Scout Distrcit Cub Camp.

Many thanks Hazel ADC Cub
email hazel.sperrings@avonscouts.org.uk

Thank you to everyone for getting the Group and Unit census returns in promptly again this year. Over the 5 years that the Brunel Scout District has been inexistence, we have continually shown an increase in membership. Our total growth this year is plus 61 people that is 4.26 %. With all our efforts last years in adult volunteer recruitment this has shown an increase in the adult membership of 25 more adults that is 10.2 % the biggest increase we have ever had. I know many Groups and Units are still in need of more adult leaders and supporters, but the hard work we have put in on adult recruitment last year is clear to see in these figures below.

census_brunel_2010.jpg

Now The Uniform Centre at Filton has closed we have been looking into different ways of getting our Scout badges.

Our Brunel Scout District Badge Secretary Margaret Bolley is changing her badge supplier from the uniform centre to order direct from the headquarters based Scout Shops. Margarets contact details are:-
Margret Bolley - Brunel Scout District Badge Secretary
Tel (0117) 965 1170
43 Dominion Road
Fishponds
Bristol
BS16 3EP
No email

The other option is to order from a local Badge shop supplier at the Blenheim Scout Shop.
All scouting supplies can be ordered from here by emailing office@blenheimscouts.org the order will then be posted to you with a invoice to pay, if the order is over £5:00 the postage is free. They can supply all Scout badges in any quantities. For more details phone 0117 964 5555 Mondays and Thursdays from 9.30am until 2.45pm during Bristol term times. More details below.

For information, the Brunel Scout District Appointments Advisory Committee will be meeting on the following date in 2010.

Date and Venue
Wednesday 3rd February 2010 at 66th Bristol HQ - Fishponds
Tuesday 16th March 2010 at 1st Bristol Muslim HQ - Muller Road
Wednesday 28th April 2010 at 66th Bristol HQ - Fishponds
Tuesday 8th June 2010 at 1st Bristol Muslim HQ - Muller Road
Tuesday 20th July 2010 at 1st Bristol Muslim HQ - Muller Road
Tuesday 5th October 2010 at 1st Bristol Muslim HQ - Muller Road
Tuesday 16th November 2010 at 1st Bristol Muslim HQ - Muller Road

Details of all new adult leaders and helpers must be sent to the Appointments Secretary as soon as the adult starts helping with the Group or Unit. The Appointments Secretary will then send the new adult a CRB, Adult Application form and later details of when they will need to attend the Appointments meeting.

The Appointments Secretary for the Brunel Scout District is:-

Carol Gollop
Email carol.gollop@avonscouts.org.uk
Tel 0117 965 3244

For all older fun loving members of the movement - Explorer Scouts and Senior Section Guides (Aged 15 upwards), Scout Network, Leaders, Fellowships Etc.

2nd - 4th July 2010
THE COOLEST MIDSUMMER WEEKEND AT THE HOTTEST EVENT OF THE YEAR!
It all starts Friday evening at our THEMED TOGA PARTY with various bands, dancers, guest DJ's etc.

Also at the Café Venue there will be live entertainment. Recuperate on Saturday watching top entertainment, jugglers, comedy acts, street theatre and live bands. Also participate in gladiator games, fairground rides, bouncy castles, bucking bronco, Euro bungee and a wide variety of sports and
competitions - football, volleyball, netball, tug of war and of course for the energetic as Sunset approaches the famous Sun Run and Moon Run.

We have kept to last years routes which are circular starting from the site - the Sun Run is the more testing with the distance being a full marathon (26.2 miles) but for those who still wish to participate in a run, but cannot face the distance we have the Moon Run which is 13 miles. Those not running can carry on partying with additional bands at the site while waiting to see the runners finish . We have a licensed late bar both evenings and will be showing all Football World Cup matches on large screens and will adjust event timings around England matches!

Nearly 2000 attend every year, so it is an ideal opportunity to meet new units and forge new friendships! To make it really easy we also have a full catering option so all you need is a tent and a sleeping bag! The event is in Gloucestershire. For an information pack please phone the Sun Run Hot-Line on (01242)
240736 (24 hours) or Fax (01242) 240750 Email info@sr Website www.sr-mc.org

Please also note next year's dates:- 1st - 3rd July 2011

Sun Run Poster SR_Leaf_Post_2010.pdf

The Ultimate event for all Scouts & Guides - Explorers and Senior Section Guides under 16 years old 25th - 27th June 2010
A whole weekend of activities which starts Friday night with The PARTY featuring Famous Bands, Dancers, Guest DJ's and entertainment. Saturday's main event is the Malvern & more testing Cotswold Challenges, both 7 mile activity hikes. Participants are in patrols and rotate around checkpoints with challenges /activities including mini Olympics, rifle shooting (optional), abseiling a rock face, mountain bike obstacle
course, laser clay shooting, climbing wall competition and other traditional skill type checkpoints e.g. Map reading and first aid challenges. Points are given at all checkpoints and trophies awarded on Sunday.

Later on Saturday the emphasis changes, where all the Scouts & Guides will be able to participate in a wide variety of sports competitions and activities. This is followed by the now famous talent show, with more disco and headline bands. Finally we conclude with a Grand Night Spectacular. On Sunday there is a
Fayre with loads of attractions including Euro bungee, gladiator games, fair rides, bucking bronco, tractor rides and many stalls and a craft section where everybody will be able to make something - everything is free. We wil also be showing all Football World Cup matches live on large screens.

Nearly 4000 attend so make sure you book your place now. We also want the Leaders to enjoy it, so all the food is provided. All they need to do is bring a tent and the boys/girls; there's even a Leaders' bar throughout the weekend. The event is in Gloucestershire.

For an information pack please phone the Malvern Challenge Hot-Line (01242) 240736 (24 hours) or Fax (01242) 240750. Email info@sr
Website www.sr-mc.org
Please also note the 2011 dates are 24th - 26th June 2011

Malvern Challenge poster mc_LeafPost_2010.pdf