News
All the latest news from around the county.
Trailfinders Bunkhouse - delivered
By John Latchford on 15th May 2012, 9:55pmThe replacement of the old Somers Bunkhouse at Paccar Campsite came a lot closer today; a slick operation today saw a temporary trackway laid across the Training Field. Then a crane and three large lorries delivered the new Trailfinders bunkhouse and dropped it onto the foundations that our hardworking Service Crews had completed. Despite the miserable weather, including a hailstorm, the roof is now watertight. Work on completing the interior will continue for the next 10 days, including connecting to electricity, gas, water and drainage.
GLMW County AGM
By Jan Vanderplank on 9th May 2012, 1:15pmGreeting the Commonwealth
By John Latchford on 29th Apr 2012, 9:29amThe Scout Association organised the Commonwealth Scout Forum, to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee; with Network age Scouts from Commonwealth countries invited to meet up at Gilwell.
Adults from GLMW, Surrey and Hertfordshire counties formed a Welcoming party at Heathrow airport to meet participants on 26th April; the flights were in two groups – early morning and early afternoon, spread over 4 Terminals.
Paccar Scoutcamp - Service Crew Vacancies
By John Latchford on 29th Apr 2012, 8:33am2012 is an exciting year for Paccar Scout Camp, as we celebrate the 75th Anniversary at the Jubilee Camp in June and we open the new Trailfinders Bunkhouse.
Due to increases in bookings, increased amounts of project work and the retirement of several long-serving members we have a number of vacancies for volunteer Service Crew.
St George's Day Awards 2012
By Robert May on 22nd Apr 2012, 8:15pmThe County congratulates the following on their awards for Good Service in this year's St. George's Day Awards:-
SILVER WOLF - "In recognition of services to Scouting of the most exceptional nature"
- Helen Hankins,Assistant Group Scout Leader 2nd Northolt (Wood End) Greenford & District, County Trainer
- Jim Hunter, District Appointment Advisory Committee Chairman Greenford & District, County and District Vice-President
- Donald Macgreggor, Cub Scout Leader 28th Hammersmith, West London District
- Anthony Phillips, District President, Ealing and Hanwell
BAR TO THE SILVER ACORN - "In recognition of further especially distinguished service"
- Leon Mielewczyk, Assistant Group Scout Leader 20th Chiswick, Thameside Grand Union, County Training Adviser
- Yvonne Mielewczyk, Group Scout Leader 20th Chiswick, Thameside Grand Union, County Training Adviser
SILVER ACORN - "In recognition of specially distinguished service"
- Robert Anderson, Group Vice-President 2nd Northolt (Wood End), Greenford and District
- Neal Andrews, Group Scout Leader 3rd Chiswick, Thameside Grand Union, County Training Adviser
Jack Petchey Award Presentation 2012
By John Latchford on 17th Mar 2012, 1:03pmFriday 16th March saw the Jack Petchey Awards evening at Kensington Town Hall. Deputy County Commissioner Stuart Walton gave the welcoming speech on behalf of the County.
County News - February 2012
By Robert May on 20th Feb 2012, 12:49pmThe February 2012 Edition of Middlesex West County News has now been published - thanks to Ken Crisp its Editor.
A combined PDF file (3MB) and the individual pages are available below.
London 2012 - Get involved
By John Latchford on 19th Feb 2012, 8:00pmThe London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games are getting closer
Gamesmakers
I attended a Gamesmaker Volunteer training session at Wembley in February (because I am working for one of the Olympic Contractors) and one of the first people I saw was Deep from Greenford District; I think Steve Caddick from TGU is a Games Maker- is anyone else from GLMW involved?
Torch Relay comes to GLMW
Did you know that for the last three days before the Opening Ceremony that the Olympic Torch relay crosses the GLMW - more details on the route when we know more:
Registration opens for Kandersteg 2013
By Phil Power on 4th Feb 2012, 8:41pmFollowing 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.
County Commissioner's Launch Presentation
By Paul Spencer on 2nd Feb 2012, 1:00pmClick 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
