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Final Positions

1st 69A
2nd 2 Patchway A
3rd 69D
4th 69B


Hazel]]> Cubs Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:55:00 +0000 http://www.brunelscouts.org.uk/item-434.html http://www.brunelscouts.org.uk/item-407.html
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 [email]carol.gollop@avonscouts.org.uk[/email]
Tel 0117 965 3244]]> General Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:13:00 +0000 http://www.brunelscouts.org.uk/item-407.html http://www.brunelscouts.org.uk/item-433.html
The day will start promptly at 09:00 with a quick briefing on how the day is going to be laid out, the prospective unit members will arrive at 09:30 and hopefully the initial sessions will start at 10:00.

The initial part of the day will focus on the individuals, seeing what skills and attributes they can bring to the units, following lunchtime the individuals will be grouped and assessed on how well they work together as part of a team, the day will end about 17:00 with a campfire.

During the day the Young people will be assessed on the above by yourselves whilst they are taking part on the activities, then after everybody else has gone home the unit leaders will get together and put together a final number for the prospective unit member and return them to the their DC’s for them to make their districts final call.

What we are looking for from yourselves is assistance in making the day a unique and varied experience, that will be overall an enjoyable occasion irrespective of the individuals final outcome.

To that end I need to know from yourselves (by the end of February) where you would be best placed to assist us, we have the following categories/skills that we need help with:

1. Pioneering
2. Arts and crafts
3. Administration
4. Camping skills
5. First aid
6. Archery
7. Physical games
8. Drama/performing
9. Catering – tea/coffee etc.

Don’t worry if you don’t feel that you have any of the specific skills mentioned above, I am more than sure that we will be able to utilise some of your other Scouting skills during the day.

Due to the response already received from the prospective members that have registered, we are still looking for further assistance from other members of the Scouting County, so if you have anybody else that you may be able to send our way we would be most appreciative of their assistance – We are looking for in the region of an additional twenty further volunteers to those we have already had register their interest.

Finally due to the sheer numbers involved, I ‘m afraid that we cannot supply lunch, so can we ask that you provide a pack lunch and we will provide the drinks during the day. In addition please be prepared for the possible climatic conditions associated with this time of the year, the day will go ahead whatever the weather.

Can I again thank you on behalf of the WSJ unit Leaders for giving up yet another Saturday in your already busy lives, but I am sure that it will be an enjoyable if not long day!

Yours in Scouting

Ali Kattana
World Scout Jamboree Unit leader

County of Avon Scouts
Email: [email]ali.kattana@avonscouts.org.uk[/email]
Mobile: 07889 855338 or 07966 895611
Fax/Home: 01934 533366
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Jenny Idle
Volunteer Management Support Co-ordinator Volunteering Bristol Royal Oak House, Royal Oak Avenue, Bristol, BS1 4GB
Telephone: 0117 989 7734. Mobile: 07903 837 818. Fax 0117 922 1572
Web: <a href="http://www.bristolvolunteers.org.uk">www.bristolvolunteers.org.uk</a>
Reg Charity No 291100 Ltd. Co. No. 1872155
Registered Office: Royal Oak House, Royal Oak Avenue, Bristol BS1 4GB ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:17:00 +0000 http://www.brunelscouts.org.uk/item-432.html http://www.brunelscouts.org.uk/item-431.html Many thanks to all from fromeside that helped out with the checkpoints and catering.
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Could you please ask that any out standing postcards to be sent to the below address by the end of February 2010.

Kathryn Challis, 34 Touchstone Avenue, Stoke Gifford, Bristol. BS34 8XQ.

Will hope to send you a list of all the young people who have registered their interest shortly. We will then email you the scoring from the activity day by 15th March 2010.

Please could you email me your preferred email address/person you would like this info sent to.

We would like to have your choices back by 22nd March 2010.

Thank you for all your support, we look forward to seeing you on the 13th March 2010

Kevin Watson
On behalf of the WSJ 2010 leadership Team
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Just had a call from an Avon Leader concerning the National Schoolwear Centre. There has been a confirmed report that the business has gone into administration as of today.

Some groups may have paid for items still to be collected – not sure what the next step will be.

Regards

Sandra

County Office
Woodhouse Park, Fernhill, Almondsbury, Bristol BS32 4LX
01454 613006]]> General Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:42:00 +0000 http://www.brunelscouts.org.uk/item-429.html http://www.brunelscouts.org.uk/item-428.html
I have been sent details of the Rotary Club of Bristol Aztec Swimathon to be held at Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre on Sat 6 March at 7 pm. The main benefactor this year will be Marie Curie Cancer Care Nurses.

Apparently Cub/Scouts teams have been entered in the past to raise funds – 50% of money raised is donated to the Rotary Club’s chosen charity, 50% to group. Teams of up to 6 swim as many lengths as they can in one hour.

For more details contact Sue Bamber-Powell 07802 818661 or 0117 9080062.

Regards

Sandra

[email]woodhousebookings@avonscouts.org.uk[/email]
County Office
Woodhouse Park, Fernhill, Almondsbury, Bristol BS32 4LX
tel - 01454 613006]]> General Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:29:00 +0000 http://www.brunelscouts.org.uk/item-428.html http://www.brunelscouts.org.uk/item-426.html
It is with much regret that Module 14, Young People Today which you were scheduled to attend on Sunday 7th February 2010 between 10am and 12.15 has been cancelled due to the very low number of applicants. I have arranged to transfer you (and your fees) all across to the next course which is running on Saturday 16th October 2010. Please let me know if you are unable to attend the revised date and I will arrange for a refund of your course fees to be sent back to your group.

Please note that Module 15, Challenging Behaviour is still running in the afternoon (1pm – 3pm).

With kind regards.

Julie Bargewell
Membership/Training

County Office
AVON SCOUTS

email: [email]office@avonscouts.org.uk[/email]
Website: <a href="http://www.avonscouts.org.uk">www.avonscouts.org.uk</a>
Tel/Fax: 01454 613006
Woodhouse Park, Fernhill, Almondsbury, South Gloucestershire BS32 4LX]]> Adult Training Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:18:00 +0000 http://www.brunelscouts.org.uk/item-426.html http://www.brunelscouts.org.uk/item-14.html Saturday 13th March 2010 at 1st Little Stoke HQ
Saturday 12th June 2010 at 197th Bristol - Stapleton HQ
Saturday 18th September 2010 at 58th Bristol - Uper Eastvile HQ
And
Saturday 27th November 2010 at 1st Little Stoke HQ

Cost £15.00

All of these courses are open to Adult Leaders and Yonng Leaders from any Scout District, all wellcome.

Contact Mark Gollop to book a place [email]mark.gollop@avonscouts.org.uk[/email]]]> Adult Training Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:45:00 +0000 http://www.brunelscouts.org.uk/item-14.html http://www.brunelscouts.org.uk/item-425.html
This year the group has been in existence for 100 years. So why not come along and help us celebrate our centenary on either Saturday 10th April or Sunday 11th April 2010.
On the Saturday evening we are having a get together in All Saints Church Hall (Grove Road Fishponds Bristol) starting from 6.00 pm. Tickets are priced at £5.00 per person and a buffet is included. There will also be a bar available for the purchase of drinks. Please bring along any old photographs or memorabilia that you may have as we would love to see it.
On Sunday we will be holding a celebration service in All Saints Church at 10.00 am.
If you would like to join us or require any more details then please contact Gina on 0117 9393589.

Yours in Scouting
Gina 13th Bristol GSL]]> General Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:07:00 +0000 http://www.brunelscouts.org.uk/item-425.html http://www.brunelscouts.org.uk/item-424.html
Could you please cascade this information to your leaders? Many thanks.

DofE Training update

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award offers a modular training scheme which is suitable for Explorer Scout and Network Scout Leaders, Expedition Trainers and Assessors and others interested in helping out with the award. Below you will find the modules which are on offer to members of the Scout Association, other course information can be found on the <a href="http://dofe.org/training/">DofE Website</a>.

E-Induction
This online e-induction programme is for any potential or existing DofE Leader. This is free to use and is the ideal training resource for any new volunteers. If you're an existing DofE Leader why not use e-induction to get a good understanding of the new brand look and feel.
The programme can be accessed here. It is a pre-requisite to all other courses.

Introduction to DofE
The aim of this module is to give an understanding of the mission, guiding principles, sections and relevant DofE Leader information. The course outline can be downloaded <a href="http://hampshirescoutsdofe.org/Documents/Intro%20to%20D%20of%20E.pdf">here</a>.
Courses:

None are being planned locally at the moment. I hope to organise some in the early summer and autumn.
Additional courses being run in other areas can be found <a href="http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/ps/dofe/news/index.htm">here</a>.
To book a place complete the <a href="http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/ps/dofe/news/index.htm">booking form </a>and send or email to Gilwell Park. You can send the cheque for £15 payable to "The Scout Association" to Gilwell or bring on the day. Prior to attending you need to complete the e-induction and bring the certificate with you.

Expedition Assessor Course
This course is for people wishing to become expedition assessors. More information about the scheme is available <a href="http://hampshirescoutsdofe.org/expeditionassessor.aspx">here</a>. A course outline can be downloaded here.
Courses:

22 March @ Woodhouse Park,1030 -1630
21 March @ Potterne, Wiltshire, 1030 -1630
17 April @ Woodhouse Park,.1030 -1630
18 April: Venue tbc
8 May: Venue tbc
9 May: Venue tbc
Timings for all courses are the same.
Additional courses being run in other areas can be found <a href="http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/ps/dofe/news/index.htm">here</a>.

To book a place complete the <a href="http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/ps/dofe/dofetrainingapp.doc">booking form </a>and send or email to Gilwell Park. You can send the cheque for £15 payable to "The Scout Association" to Gilwell or bring on the day. The checklist of things to do before attending is below:

1. Complete application form (EAAS3) inc. CRB number and bring passport photo. Guidence notes are here.
2. Compete e-induction and bring certificate.
3. Complete e-learning for Expedition Assessor course and also Gold Module (if relevent) and bring certificate(s).

DofE Magazine: Issue 5 now available
You can download the most recent issue of the DofE Magazine <a href="http://www.dofe.org/en/content/cms/leaders/magazineanddiscounts/magazine_issue_1/magazine_issue_1.aspx">here</a>

YiS,

Brian Rogers,

County Advisor for the DofE Award, Avon County Scouts,
Tel: 44 (00)117 937 3365
Mobile: 44 (00) 7860 702303]]> General Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:58:00 +0000 http://www.brunelscouts.org.uk/item-424.html http://www.brunelscouts.org.uk/item-421.html
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 wil 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 [email]info@sr-mc.org[/email] Website <a href="http://www.sr-mc.org">www.sr-mc.org</a>

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

Sun Run Poster <a href="http://www.brunelscouts.org.uk/user_media/uploaded_media/SR_Leaf_Post_2010.pdf">SR_Leaf_Post_2010.pdf</a>]]> General Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:22:00 +0000 http://www.brunelscouts.org.uk/item-421.html http://www.brunelscouts.org.uk/item-419.html 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 [email]info@sr-mc.org[/email]
Website <a href="http://www.sr-mc.org">www.sr-mc.org</a>
Please also note the 2011 dates are 24th – 26th June 2011

Malvern Challenge poster <a href="http://www.brunelscouts.org.uk/user_media/uploaded_media/mc_LeafPost_2010.pdf">mc_LeafPost_2010.pdf</a>]]> General Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:14:00 +0000 http://www.brunelscouts.org.uk/item-419.html http://www.brunelscouts.org.uk/item-418.html
I am pleased to advise that Stu Ballard has been appointed as a County Scouter (QSA) and will be assisting with the administration of the Queen's Scout Award within the County and taking a lead with the planning & organisation of a Queen's Scout Reception evening for the County.

I would like to take this opportunity to remind you of the County procedure for the 'signing off' of the QSA Certificate Request Forms. Once completed, the QSA forms should be sent to either myself, Pete Tamblin (County Network Commissioner), Chris Meadows (ACC Explorers), Neil Salter (CC) or Stu Ballard (County Scouter QSA) for authorisation.

Once authorised, the forms will be forwarded to Stu, who will collate and sent on to HQ.

As soon as I receive the certificates and badges back from HQ, I will contact the recipient and make arrangements with them for a local presentation.

Those young people who have requested to attend a national certificate presentation, will be contacted directly by HQ.

Yours in Scouting

Graham Meikle, DCC Avon Scouts]]> General Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:52:00 +0000 http://www.brunelscouts.org.uk/item-418.html http://www.brunelscouts.org.uk/item-417.html
The British Youth Council (BYC) is a youth-led organisation which aims to empower young people to have a voice and be heard.

The Scout delegation is made up of 10 young people who, under the leadership of the Delegation Chair, coordinate the Scout involvement with the BYC,

Applications are now open for young people born between 1 February 1987 and 31 January 1994 to join the Scout delegation to the BYC for a two year period from 1 March 2010 until the end of January 2012.

Interested parties should completed the application form which can be found at <a href="http://www.scouts.org.uk/cms.php?pageid=2588">http://www.scouts.org.uk/cms.php?pageid=2588</a> by the 15th February

Can you please circulate this information around all ES units


Yours in Scouting


Chris Meadows
ACC Explorers

Avon Scout County
39 Lisburn Road, Knowle Bristol Avon, BS4 1NF
Tel: ++44 (0)117 966 7189 Mob: ++44(0)7734151055
E-mail [email]chris.meadows@avonscouts.org.uk[/email]
Web: <a href="http://www.avonscouts.org.uk">www.avonscouts.org.uk</a>]]> Explorers Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:49:00 +0000 http://www.brunelscouts.org.uk/item-417.html http://www.brunelscouts.org.uk/item-416.html 209th Bristol has now added nearly 400 new photos to our website from last term. These can be seen at <a href="http://www.209bristol.co.uk/2009Gallery.aspx">www.209bristol.co.uk/2009Gallery.aspx</a>.

The photos cover Beavers, Cubs and Scouts and include activities such as:

· Visit to Patchway Fire Station
· Scout Photographers Badge
· Dinosaur Hunt
· Marble Inks
· Fossil Making
· Cubs Chef's Badge
· Beavers Healthy Eating Badge
· Scouts Chef's Badge
· Homemade Crazy Golf

There is also a video of our Group Tobogganing day out and a film from our sister Group in Kansas of their Camp.
<a href="http://www.209bristol.co.uk/Videos.aspx">www.209bristol.co.uk/Videos.aspx</a>

Ben Hopper - Assistant Scout Leader
<a href="http://www.209bristol.co.uk">www.209bristol.co.uk</a>

]]> General Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:45:00 +0000 http://www.brunelscouts.org.uk/item-416.html http://www.brunelscouts.org.uk/item-415.html
Ben and Karen have reluctantly decided that after this summer’s trip to Belgium (in August) they are going to leave their roles as Explorer Scout Leader and Assistant Explorer Scout Leader at Northwinds ESU.

This is because both are also heavily involved in running the 209th Bristol Scout Group and the amount of time needed to also run a District Explorer Scout Unit has simply become too much.

Kevin (AESL but can only usually make weekends) and Karl (Unit Assistant) will both continue with their current roles.

Brunel District were told in October and are currently looking for new Leaders for Northwinds ESU. If you know anybody who may be interested in the running of the Unit please contact Mark Gollop (District Commissioner) on 0117 965 3244 / 07789 621 323 or [email]mark.gollop@avonscouts.org.uk[/email].

If you want to see more about the unit go to <a href="http://www.northwindsesu.co.uk">www.northwindsesu.co.uk</a>.

Ben Hopper - Explorer Scout Leader
<a href="http://www.northwindsesu.co.uk">www.northwindsesu.co.uk</a>]]> Explorers General Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:43:00 +0000 http://www.brunelscouts.org.uk/item-415.html http://www.brunelscouts.org.uk/item-414.html
Details of any fund rasing events in Brunel need to be sent to Roy Harvey the Brunel Scout District MDM. [email]roy.harvey@avonscouts.org.uk[/email]

Philip Bird
Assistant County Commissioner (Communications)
Avon Scouts
[email]philip.bird@avonscouts.org.uk[/email]
Tel: 07970 514827

www.avonscouts.org.uk]]> General Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:23:00 +0000 http://www.brunelscouts.org.uk/item-414.html http://www.brunelscouts.org.uk/item-413.html
For information, the on-line version of POR has been updated by Gilwell today.

The new version is available at <a href="http://www.scouts.org.uk/por">www.scouts.org.uk/por</a> (and <a href="http://www.avonscouts.org.uk/por">www.avonscouts.org.uk/por</a>)

A summary of the changes is at <a href="http://www.scouts.org.uk/documents/por/2010_updates/AmendmentstoPORJan10.pdf">http://www.scouts.org.uk/documents/por/2010_updates/AmendmentstoPORJan10.pdf</a>

Regards

Philip Bird
Assistant County Commissioner (Communications)
Avon Scouts
[email]philip.bird@avonscouts.org.uk[/email]
Tel: 07970 514827
<a href="http://www.avonscouts.org.uk">www.avonscouts.org.uk</a>]]> General Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:02:00 +0000 http://www.brunelscouts.org.uk/item-413.html