News          
 
* The County Expedition Advance Party to the French Alps left on 16th August and you can see the latest from the expedition on the County Web Site.
 
* Many will have seen this update on adult training from the DC, but a copy will be placed on the Adult Training page for future reference. Here is the attachment mentioned.
 
* The Explorer Scouts gathered at the Waterside Centre on Monday 21st July to build and race some cardboard canoes. Sound intriguing? There's more here, including some photos and even a video clip.
 
* A new link to The Lookout in Bracknell Forest has been added to the Links page. They will lay on items especially for Cubs and Beavers, for example...such as the Science Badge, but prefer larger groups as they have to bring people in especially. Have a look.
 
* Sadly we have to report the passing of Bill Vincent, former County Commissioner and District Commissioner for Wokingham. Bill passed away quietly in his sleep on July 6th at his home in Suffolk.
 
* The date of the Cubs District Chess Tournament has been changed. It will now be held on 22nd November between midday and 6PM at Finchbase.
 
* Planning an expedition (long or short) in the UK? This may be of interest if you need maps.
 
* The District AGM was held at 1st Finchampstead HQ on Thursday 10th July. More...
 
* Having recently reopened the second Scout Troop, 1st Finchampstead have now turned their attention to the waiting list and will shortly be opening a Beaver Colony to meet on Saturday mornings. The Group have already been able to fill the Colony from names already on the waiting list.
 
* The new County Chairman is to be Nigel Coopey who is currently Chairman of Taceham Hundred Scout District.
 
* Thinking about a year out and trying some international opportunities? This newsletter might be of interest.
 
* Here's a copy of the Time4Change presentation that Andy and Steph had hoped to deliver back in February.
 
* Cubjam 2009 will be a Jamboree at Gilwell Park at the end of May 2009 specifically for Cubs. Here's the latest. That competition area is at http://www.cubjam.org.uk/09/competitions.php . It may be a long way off, but now is probably the time to start the Pack's interest.
 
* October is now not that far off, so perhaps now is the time to start thinking about a team to challenge for the trophy at the Scout Fellowship Quiz on 24th October. Teams are of about six adults, although we'd love to see some young adults from the Explorer Scouts! Exercise for those grey cells! The Fellowship have put together a programme of all sorts of events and are always open to new members. If there's an event that interests you, why not come along.
 
* Planning a group day out? There are a few links to places that might be of interest here. Some years ago Nottingham and Leicester Scouts set up an organisation to help with group bookings which still operates. They have proved very helpful in the past and can also help get a good discount on the entrance tickets. You can find it at www.youthfundays.co.uk.
 
* Thinking about an activity at the Wokingham Waterside Centre? You may find this booklet useful. Tony has also produced this excellent booklet on expedition planning, but before you print it off, it is 60 pages long! You can also find copies at the Activities page.
 

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