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SCOUTING AT ITS BEST
URMSTON & DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL
District News is produced and circulated to keep all the District aware of the activities that are occurring and of proposed events of interest to other Groups.
Items to be included in District News should be submitted to Derek Freeman at least four days before the end of the month so that it can be distributed at the end of the month.
DISTRICT NEWS is issued by Urmston and District Scout Council
District Commissioner: Jonathan Platt. District Secretary: Derek Freeman 0161-748 9451
Items to be included in District News should be submitted to Derek Freeman at least four days before the end of the month so that it can be distributed at the end of the month.
DISTRICT NEWS is issued by Urmston and District Scout Council
District Commissioner: Jonathan Platt. District Secretary: Derek Freeman 0161-
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SCOUTING CONTINUES TO EXPAND
Nationally our numbers are up again for the fifth year in succession.
Nationally our numbers are up again for the fifth year in succession.
Beavers up 4.6% Cubs up 1.6%. Scouts up 3.8% Explorers up 8.5% Network up 11.3% Adults 4.1%
Membership in this country is 499,323 with 33,500 on waiting lists.
There are now 66,000 teenagers involved
With 60,000 girl members.
The success is put down to the varied activities,
Good quality programmes for young people,
A more relevant programme for teenagers,
Inspiring Leadership at every level,
Flexible volunteering,
Making new friends,
Better joining systems,
Being focused on what we do,
A range of outdoor activities,
Positive local and national coverage,
Being clear about who we are and what we do.
Good quality programmes for young people,
A more relevant programme for teenagers,
Inspiring Leadership at every level,
Flexible volunteering,
Making new friends,
Better joining systems,
Being focused on what we do,
A range of outdoor activities,
Positive local and national coverage,
Being clear about who we are and what we do.
CONGRATULATIONS
The following long service awards have been made;
Debbie J. Gilpin (A.C.S.L. 5th Urm.) 10 years
Judy Walton-Kelly (D.E.S.L.2 nd Urm.) 10 years
Carl Southward (A.S.L. 1st Davy.) 15 years
Nigel Ellis (5th Urm.) 20 years
Judith Clough (A.C.S.L. 1st Davy.) 25 years
Colin Macuire (C.S.L. 1st Davy.) 25 years
The MEDAL of MERIT for outstanding service to Scouting has been awarded to;
Nigel Ellis (5th Urmston)
Angela Gibbins (5th Urmston)
Sandra Maguire (1st Davyhulme)
Judith Cough (1st Davyhulme)
The following long service awards have been made;
Debbie J. Gilpin (A.C.S.L. 5th Urm.) 10 years
Judy Walton-
Carl Southward (A.S.L. 1st Davy.) 15 years
Nigel Ellis (5th Urm.) 20 years
Judith Clough (A.C.S.L. 1st Davy.) 25 years
Colin Macuire (C.S.L. 1st Davy.) 25 years
The MEDAL of MERIT for outstanding service to Scouting has been awarded to;
Nigel Ellis (5th Urmston)
Angela Gibbins (5th Urmston)
Sandra Maguire (1st Davyhulme)
Judith Cough (1st Davyhulme)
District A.G.M. Tuesday 13th July 2010
All members of the District Scout Council are invited to attend at the John Alker Hall, Flixton Road, Flixton, commencing at 8pm..
The format will be the same as usual with a short business section then a buffet followed by a presentation of Group activities by those involved. A pay bar will be available.
All members of the District Scout Council are invited to attend at the John Alker Hall, Flixton Road, Flixton, commencing at 8pm..
The format will be the same as usual with a short business section then a buffet followed by a presentation of Group activities by those involved. A pay bar will be available.
County Omega Survival Weekend
This will be at Giants Seat Camp, Radcliffe 10th to 12th September 2010.
This will be at Giants Seat Camp, Radcliffe 10th to 12th September 2010.
The first part will be training in survival and the second part a competition involving building bivvies and backwoods cooking.
There are fuller details available from Tony Sant from Sale District. Alternatively ask Derek our District Secretary to email a copy of access and the location of the site and further information on the facilities.
There are fuller details available from Tony Sant from Sale District. Alternatively ask Derek our District Secretary to email a copy of access and the location of the site and further information on the facilities.
County Hiking Competition 26th September
This will be a combined Scout and Explorer Scout event to be held over the Ashton area of Wigan.
Overnight accommodation is being investigated.
This will be a combined Scout and Explorer Scout event to be held over the Ashton area of Wigan.
Overnight accommodation is being investigated.
This space is available for reports of activities you have enjoyed with your Group.
Please submit reports to the Editor, our District Secretary and space permitting, will be included. Please keep brief, highlighting the activities you enjoyed or sites you can recommend to other Groups.
Late News
County Scout Camping Competition
25th to 27th June
County Scout Camping Competition
25th to 27th June
SCOUTS
2nd Davyhulme Scouts won first place out of the 7 teams entered
2nd Davyhulme scouts won second place in the county backwoods cooking held at the same time
2nd Davyhulme scouts won second place in the county backwoods cooking held at the same time
EXPLORER SCOUTS
1st Flixton (Loki) Explorer unit first place in the county camping competition
2nd Davyhulme (DAKOTA) Explorer Unit gained second place in the county camping competition
2nd Davyhulme Explorer unit won first place in the county backwoods cooking
It is thought that there were 5-
This information came in just as DISTRICT NEWS was being printed. Hopefully more news next month.
District Scout Shop
Visit your local shop for all your Scouting requirements
We have the new additions to the Programme Plus series in stock. This is Volume Two of this usefull series at only £5 each also the new Beaver Scout Games, Cub Scout Games and Scout Games books at £6 each
We still offer special discounts on uniform trousers and shorts.
The new range of ‘iScout’ items are now available -
Catalogues for 2010 are available
Get your camping needs ready for this seasons camps, any items in the catalogue can be ordered if not in stock
See our range of publications, essential information and programmes for all sections. We stock a wide range of accessories.
We stock Polo shirts for all sections suitable for Summer wear as well as Cub/Beaver sweatshirts for formal uniform.
We also stock waterproof activity trousers
We are open on Saturday mornings from 10am to 12.30pm at Dyson House, Newton Road, Urmston
Visit your local shop for all your Scouting requirements
We have the new additions to the Programme Plus series in stock. This is Volume Two of this usefull series at only £5 each also the new Beaver Scout Games, Cub Scout Games and Scout Games books at £6 each
We still offer special discounts on uniform trousers and shorts.
The new range of ‘iScout’ items are now available -
Get your camping needs ready for this seasons camps, any items in the catalogue can be ordered if not in stock
See our range of publications, essential information and programmes for all sections. We stock a wide range of accessories.
We stock Polo shirts for all sections suitable for Summer wear as well as Cub/Beaver sweatshirts for formal uniform.
We also stock waterproof activity trousers
We are open on Saturday mornings from 10am to 12.30pm at Dyson House, Newton Road, Urmston
Dates for your Diary
District Executive Committee at 2nd Davyhulme Scout Headquarters 7.45pm 5 July
Row Flag and Scoutcraft competitions at Dunham Park 9-11 July
District Annual General Meeting. at John Alker Hall 8pm 13 July
Scout Fellowship visit to Bluebell Cottage Gardens incl. Lunch 28 July
Scout Fellowship (SAS) Celebratory Lunch at La Boheme, Heatley 5 Sept
County Annual General Meeting at Eccles Masonic Hall, Half Edge Lane. 7.30pm 15 Sept
Mersey Moot 10-12 Sept.
County Hiking Competition 26 Sept.
Scout & Explorer Scout trip to Alton Towers Sun. 17 Oct.
Scout & Explorer Scout Ten pin Bowling @ NAMCO Mon. 6 Dec
Scout & Explorer Scout 7 and 5 a side football @ JJB Drome Sat. 5 Feb 2011
Scout Cooking Competition at 3rd Davyhulme Scout Headquarters Sat 12 Mar 2011
Row Flag and Scoutcraft competitions at Dunham Park 9-
Scout Fellowship visit to Bluebell Cottage Gardens incl. Lunch 28 July
Scout Fellowship (SAS) Celebratory Lunch at La Boheme, Heatley 5 Sept
County Annual General Meeting at Eccles Masonic Hall, Half Edge Lane. 7.30pm 15 Sept
Mersey Moot 10-
Scout & Explorer Scout trip to Alton Towers Sun. 17 Oct.
Scout & Explorer Scout Ten pin Bowling @ NAMCO Mon. 6 Dec
Scout & Explorer Scout 7 and 5 a side football @ JJB Drome Sat. 5 Feb 2011
Scout Cooking Competition at 3rd Davyhulme Scout Headquarters Sat 12 Mar 2011
