From the Marketing and Communications Team at Gilwell Park
International Opportunities
Looking for somewhere different to take your Scouts,
Explorer Scouts or Scout Network this year or in 2006?
Then checkout this month's International Opportunities on ScoutBase at http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/ps/inter/programme/ukcamps/intopp.pdf
for some exciting places to visit. This article is update monthly so new
and interesting opportunities are always being added.
Into Africa - Stick your neck out for adventure
Wake up with the sun and be amazed by its colours when it sets. In between
experience wildlife, history, people, culture and the challenge of the
expedition of a lifetime. This is a chance for 80 Explorer Scouts and
leaders to take part in a diverse and rewarding expedition that will open up
new horizons in every sense.
For further information and an application form go to
www.scouts.org.uk/sa2006, email info.centre@scout.org.uk or call the
The 2005 Royal Yachting Association Community Awards
The RYA Community Awards provide you with an ideal opportunity to
recognise the exceptional voluntary contribution given by individuals at
grassroots level within Sail sports.
The RYA are currently looking for nominations for this year's Awards.
This year there are three categories of award that volunteers can be nominated for:
Lifetime Commitment, Outstanding Contribution, and Youth.
Further information and the nomination form can now be accessed on the
RYA website http://www.rya.org.uk/HQ/awards/default.asp?contentId=3805136
Closing date for applications: Friday 27 May 2005.
The Big Kickabout update
Steve Perry, frontman from Uniting Nations, has confirmed
he will be playing his recent top 10 hit, ‘Out of Touch’,
as well as his new single at The Big Kickabout. A host of
other famous faces are lining up to join him on the day,
A new section, Fun Stuff, has also been added to
www.scouts.org.uk/bigkickabout You can order trendy Kickabout
badges and wrist bands as well as test your hand to eye co-ordination
with the Penalty Shootout Game.
Tony Smith, DC for Heston and Isleworth and Stadium
Manager for QPR’s Loftus Road Stadium, has also sent this
message of support: “The Big Kickabout is something I am
wholeheartedly backing. As I have had the inside track of the
acts and seen the hard work that has gone into the day, I know
that it is an event that no one in my District will want to miss out on.
Celebrities are signing up on a weekly basis and
tickets are selling well, so please ensure that everyone
in Scouting knows about this fantastic event and joins
Members from my District, plus thousands of other Scouts, on 22nd May.”
To find out more information and book tickets, go to
www.scouts.org.uk/bigkickabout or call 0870 112 1967.
Development Points
Log on to the latest edition of Development Points for a host of positive ideas happening to
grow Scouting across the country. These highlights were gathered from a series of meetings
held over recent months led by the National Commissioner (Development). http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/hq/development/dpoints/dp-2005-03.htm
British Regional Youth Climbing Series
The BRYCS - British Regional Youth Climbing Series - has been running for 7
years and always attracts plenty of youngsters. This year we are hoping
it'll be more popular than ever.
Three regional rounds will take place at indoor climbing walls around the
country on April 16th, 23rd and 30th, with the national final at the Westway
Climbing Wall in London on July 16th. Full details (including application
forms and posters) can be found on the BMC website
http://www.thebmc.co.uk/indoor/comps/brycs05.htm
The regional rounds cost from £3 (unwaged) each, and the final is free!
There will be trophies and prizes galore.
For more information please get in touch with the BMC office@thebmc.co.uk /
0870 0104878 or MCofS info@mountaineering-scotland.org.uk / 01738 638227.
The BRYCS will be of interest to any Scouts who have tried rock climbing,
though they are not suitable for absolute beginners. They provide an
excellent forum for kids to safely take part and compete in a fast growing,
exciting, and really rewarding activity. The British Mountaineering Council
have achieved the preliminary standard in safeguarding and protecting
children in sport, awarded by the Child Protection in Sport unit. |
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