News
All the latest news from around the county.
GLMW Orienteering Competition
By Richard Williams on 7th Feb 2012, 10:08amRegistration opens for Kandersteg 2013
By Phil Power on 4th Feb 2012, 7:41pmFollowing the great success of our previous expeditions, we’re off to Switzerland in 2013 when Kandersteg is our destination once again. Located high in the Bernese Oberland, Kandersteg hosts the world’s only International Scout Centre. This unique Centre set amidst spectacular scenery, close to Interlaken and Bern, offers some amazing opportunities for your young people.
Registration for the expedition is now open, the registration form for the expedition is available online here. There is lots more information available on the main expedition page, or the registration pages.
First Response Training Course - Module 10
By Robert May on 2nd Feb 2012, 9:34pmThis course covers Module 10 of the adult training scheme.
County Commissioner's Launch Presentation
By Paul Spencer on 2nd Feb 2012, 12:00pmClick the link below to view the PowerPoint presenetion. If you would like to have a audio recording to accompany it please Contact Martin Raby at martinjraby@aol.com
Pinner & Headstone District Commissioner Search
By Paul Spencer on 2nd Feb 2012, 11:47amWe are looking for someone who wants to make a difference in their local community, someone who has enthusiasm and enjoys working with adults. Do you know someone who has the ability to motivate others? Do you know someone who can help this Scout District grow so that more young people get the opportunity to have the adventure of Scouting? Click on the links below to view the Role Description and the nomination process.
World Scout Moot
By Robert May on 26th Jan 2012, 2:27pmThe Moot is a world scouting event for 18 to 25 year olds and will take place in Canada between 8 and 18 August 2013.
If you wish to apply to be a member of the Management Team, please visit the contingent management team vacancy page.
The application deadline is 12 noon on Monday 20 February 2012. If you have any questions, please contact UK contingents manager Jon Bell on 020 8433 7162 or email uk.contingent@scouts.org.uk
We will not be opening registrations for participants or IST members until early summer but you can register your interest now at www.scouts.org.uk/moot
Kind regards
Toby Parsons,
UK contingent leader
14th World Scout Moot
Willesden District AGM
By Jan Vanderplank on 20th Jan 2012, 8:20pmREN District AGM
By Jan Vanderplank on 20th Jan 2012, 8:16pmJohn Brooke - Gone Home
By John Latchford on 15th Jan 2012, 10:35amJohn Leslie Brooke
21.8.29 to 27.12.11
New 6 - 25 Programme Team
By Nick Varney on 10th Jan 2012, 11:51pmDear All
ACC Beavers - Jane Sanguy continues to build on her excellent work to date in leading our work in the Beaver Section.
ACC Cubs - Alison Oakley joins the County Team to take the ACC Cubs role, which has been vacant for some time. Alison is, among other things, a CSL with the 7th Heston in TGU.
ACC Scouts - Matt Young joins the County Team to take over the vacant ACC Scouts role. Matt is currently the ADC Scouts for Stanmore and District.
ACC for 14 to 25 - Richard Williams joins to look after Explorers and Scout Network in one portfolio, Richard is currently an AESL in Uxbridge and works with the County Hill Walking team.
ACC Young Leaders - Martin 'Rabbit' Raby joins to support the Young Leader programme across the county, he is an AESL in TGU and was recently an Assistant Unit Leader to the 22nd World Scout Jamboree in Sweden.
I look forward to working closely with this newly expanded team over the coming months as we see Scouting in GLMW go from strength to strength.
