" I am delighted to announce that Dean Jefferys has been appointed as the new County Commissioner for Greater London North East.

Dean has been DC for Hornchurch for the last five years and becomes GLNEs sixth County Commissioner. I am sure that you will all work with Dean and support him as he leads GLNE into the second century of Scouting.

Can I also take this opportunity to thank Trish Neal for her hard work and dedication as Acting County Commissioner during the interim period."

Wayne Bulpitt | Chief Commissioner of England

I am pleased to announce that Scott Wilderspin has been appointed as the new District Commissioner for Hornchurch as from 1st January 2008.

Scott is currently Deputy District Commmissioner and DESC for Hornchurch.

I am sure you will join me in wishing Scott the best of luck and will support him in his work as DC...more details

Eight teams entered from Fellowships in the County. After a hard fought battle with the lead changing many times during the evening, the Winners of the Ted Fitter Fellowship Quiz Trophy.

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What a pleasant afternoon, just 7 teams from Epping Forest South, Waltham Forest South, East London, Ilford East, Ilford North West, Chingford, and Romford plus a leaders team. Even the leader team got stuck in (well done Leaders, only four of them, they now know how many bones are in the skull!)

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4th Chadwell Heath Cub Scouts, friends, parents, leaders and Explorer Leaders have been busy changing the look of the hedges

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As you know I have been appointed as the new County Commissioner and I intend to appoint a replacement Hornchurch District Commissioner. Peter Final has decided to stand down as District Commissioner for East London with effect from 31/12/07 and therefore the process of finding a successor for both Districts needs to begin.

As we approach the end of 2007, we can reflect on the last twelve months. One thing’s for certain, it’s been extremely busy for everyone, we’ve had some excellent publicity and more people than ever want to join us!

I had the privilege to visit a number of County Centenary events during the year and what I saw was a number of very proud people, thoroughly enjoying Scouting in a number of very different ways, celebrating our 100th birthday in true Scouting style.

We enter the next 100 years of Scouting healthier, buoyant and more robust than we have been for a number of years. We’ve laid the foundations from which we can continue to grow and develop Scouting in Greater London and I look forward to working with you all to achieve this.

It just leaves me to say, thank you most sincerely for all you have done this year, working so hard to deliver quality, enjoyable Scouting each week and at the same time, celebrate our Centenary and show the world just what Scouting has to offer everyone.

I would like to wish you all a very enjoyable holiday and a very Happy New Year.

Best wishes for 2008 and Happy Scouting.

Dean J Milton | Regional Commissioner - Greater London

With more than three-quarters of the tickets now sold this really is your last chance to be part of a truly inspirational, entertaining and one off event.

LIVE 07 is the Festival of Scouting, an extravaganza to celebrate the best of Scouting in 2007 taking place on Saturday 24th Nov 2007 at The O2 arena in London. It’ll be the perfect opportunity to reflect on our Scouting history, remember the fun times in 2007 and look towards the next 100 years and beyond.

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity, book your tickets now on 020 8463 3351 or for more information visit www.scouts.org.uk/live07 .

Why not celebrate in style and book an executive suite?

Details:Saturday 24 November 2007

rice: From £12.50-£15.00 for under 14s and £17.50-£20.00 for adults

how times: 13:30 or 18:45 (approx. 3 hours long)

Venue: The O2 arena, Millenium Way, London SE10 0BB

Booking Number: 020 8463 3351

Web: www.scouts.org.uk/live07

Beavers and Cubs from across the County enjoyed an excellent day out

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10 am to 3.30 pm

Lunch will be provided

Will be held at the Roland Phillips Scout Centre, 65 Copley Street.London.E1 3DF.This is for all Group/District Treasurers,Chairmen and Secretaries plus GSLs and/or Leaders i/c.

If anyone is interested in coming along please let Trish know as soon as possible

At 9am on the morning of 26 July, 36 Scouts and four leaders from the GLNE County boarded their coach and left Chingford Plains for their 12 day experience of a lifetime. They were heading to Hylands Park in Essex, which was playing host to 21st World Scout Jamboree to celebrate 100 years of Scouting.

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Over 1600 Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers and leaders enjoyed an exciting range of activities at Chigwell Row.

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Members of the Showstoppers Gang Show will be putting together a couple of items from this year’s show at the Jack Petchey Award evening Thursday 18th October Contact Mike Hayward for details .

I have been informed by the County's new Canoe advisor & Sailing Advisor and Assessors that not many Groups have re plated this year so far. Please check to ensure all groups that have and are using boats contact either Vince or Trevor to have there boats checked and plated .

Scouting started nearly a century ago, and today there are 28 million Scouts worldwide, in 216 countries and territories.

In 2007, Scouting celebrates its Centenary, and thousands of activities by millions of Scouts will help to change the world for good.

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Please help the Beavers and Cubs to collect unwanted mobile phones, printer cartridges and used postage stamps. Our aim is to raise enough money by Kubadoo 2007 to sponser a puppy to be trained as a ‘GUIDE DOG’.

What do you want for your Summer?

Fun? To travel abroad?

A life changing experience? A new challenge? To meet new people?

Join Discovery Sailing Project onboard ‘Thermopylae Clipper’ for the International Tall Ships Race 2007

Longridge now have an excellent website and promo movie to get a taster of what they can offer you. Visit Website

Longridge Website

Did you attend the 1957 World Scout Jamboree at Sutton Park? 50 years on, The Scout Association is inviting all participants - Scouts, their Leaders and day visitors - the chance to reunite during our Centenary year.

Your County Commissioner, Dean Milton, has accepted the role of Regional Commissioner for London and he proposes to stand down from his role with effect from 20th June and the process of finding a successor needs to begin .

Alan Dennison: Chairman of the Search Group

Left is a photo taken at the presentation of a project grant awarded to the GLNE Jamboree Unit from the Jack Petchey Foundation. The money awarded will be divided between the 45 young people attending the Jamboree from the County. Chris Bullock, Awards Officer from the foundation who presented the cheque to 7 member of the jamboree unit, spent part of his evening seeing scouting in action by being entertained by 15th Chingford Beavers and the Chingford Explorer Scout Unit.

Many thanks to everybody who came and supported this years Gang Show at The Kenneth More Theatre.

Five performances with full houses were produced by The Gang. Congratulations to the whole production team, cast and back stage support in receiving National Gang Show Recognition which entitles the wearing of the Ralph Reader Gang Show Emblem on a red scarf. Well Done.

If anybody has any comments on this year’s show and/or would like to be involved in the show in the future please email: Michael Hayward

It gives me tremendous pleasure to report to you the County Census Data for 2007. You will recall that for the first time in many years, we reported to you an increase in membership in 2006 of 1.8% (the national average at the time was 0.1% increase). I can now advise you that we have shown a massive 3.7% increase in membership in the 2007 Census. That’s Two Hundred and Sixty Four new members benefiting from all that Scouting has to offer in GLNE.

Dean Milton: County Commissioner

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The Scouting centenary was started in style with the London Jamboree Units taking part in the New Years Day Parade.

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As part of our aims to raise our profile in 2007, every District is being supplied with one of the attached banners to promote Scouting and 2007 throughout the year. DC's will receive their banner in January.

Dean Milton: County Commissioner

I am writing to inform you that I am to be appointed the new Regional Commissioner for London and will therefore be standing down as County Commissioner later this year. I have thoroughly enjoyed my six years in post and I have been both proud and privileged to be your County Commissioner during that time. I have been extremely fortunate to work with so many dedicated, enthusiastic and hard working people and we can look back with tremendous pride at all we have achieved.

Dean Milton: Regional Commissioner

A Message from our Regional Commissioner - 2007 – A Year to Remember!

Welcome to Greater London North East Scout Website in this, our Centenary year. Our Centenary year is not only an opportunity to celebrate 100 years of Scouting, it’s also a chance to prepare our County for the next 100 years!

We will see throughout 2007, a year full of fun-packed activities both locally, within our Districts and County, and also nationally with a range of events from Centenary Camps, The MegaGig in Manchester, The 21st World Scout Jamboree in Hylands Park, Festival of Scouting at the O2 Arena and Sunrise Ceremonies on 1 August 2007.

Locally, we will be celebrating by bringing together members from across the County for a mega activity day in Chigwell, Founders Day Service where more than 800 members of GLNE will celebrate and remember Baden Powell, Kubadoo event for Cub Scouts and Beaver Scouts and the Showstoppers Gangshow.

2007 will provide further opportunities for Greater London North East Scout County. We will take this opportunity to promote Scouting in a positive light by telling everyone about what Scouting has to offer new members. We will take advantage of the media coverage throughout 2007 to increase our adult and youth recruitment in the County and grow and develop further the 140 Scout Groups in GLNE.

Our strategic objectives for 2007/2008 will continue to focus on six key themes:

A Growing Movement – To increase membership across the County. A Youth Movement – Led by young leaders with appropriate skills and qualities, supported by experienced qualified volunteers. A Focused County – Fewer but larger and stronger Groups, managed by experienced leaders with the right skills and qualities. A Sound County – With common purpose, clear direction and sound management. A Relevant County – Providing our members with good, quality and enjoyable Scouting that will provide them with the skills they will use in later life. A Diverse County – Reflecting and celebrating the diverse community we serve.

Whether you’re an existing member of the movement or considering becoming a member of Scouting in GLNE, join us on our exciting journey. Let’s make Greater London North East even bigger and better!

I wish everyone a truly great year!

Dean Milton: Regional Commissioner

Are you a Patrol Leader? Would you like a free place at the above Camp?

This is a truly unique opportunity for two Patrol Leaders from Greater London North East to take part in a special event on Brownsea Island in 2007.

Over 150 Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers and Networkers attended the bi annual Chief Scout Award presentation on Tuesday 7 November 2007 at Gilwell Park Chingford. Those present were presented with their framed certificate by County Commissioner Dean Milton and County President Col. Alan Hall.

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Read all about the latest news and upcoming events at Thriftwood International Scout Activity Centre

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Congratulations to all those who received a Jack Petchey Award at the presentation evening on Thursday.

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New fire safety rules affecting all non-domestic premises in England and Wales will come into force on 1 October 2006.

...more details & Fire Safety Factsheet from SA.

New Seatbelt Rules Factsheet from SA

This badge has been produced by Greater London North East to recognise the fact that we will be celebrating the Centenary of Scouting and the 21st World Scout Jamboree. The badge measures 90mm x 62mm and costs £2.00 each. ALL money raised from the sale of this badge will go to the GLNE WSJ Fund. ...full details

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