Archives - News from 2008
County Canoe Race
28th September 2008
This 7 mile race takes place on the River Chelmer and is open to all Scouts, Explorers, Network members and leaders who possess at least their BCU (British Canoe Union) 1 Star certificate (old), or the UKCC One Star (new), or paddle power passport.
The race costs £5 per person and includes the permit to canoe on the river, certificates, and trophies for the winner of each class.
Full details are available in the flyer.
Flyer
Midland Sea Scout Meet
20/21 September 2008
This year's event is on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st September 2008. The Saturday will contain the Seamanship and Sailing competitions. There will also be the opportunity for groups to practice in the pulling boats for the Sunday events. Sunday contains the Pulling and Canoeing events.
Full details are available on their website.
Sea Scout Meet WebsiteCounty AGM - 18 June 2008
Nearly 400 members of the Scout County of Greater London North East came together last night, for the 43rd County Annual General Meeting - the biggest turn out at a County AGM for years!
Full report
Local Explorer Scout wins place on Big Brother producer's new travel show
Explorer Scout Dave Brett, from Chingford Mount in London, has won a competition to star in a new web-based travel series. Dave, who lives with his father Mark and younger brother Edward, joked: ‘My family are shocked and can't wait to get rid of me. They are over the moon.’
New Cub Pack in Corbets Tey
On Wednesday 4th June, I was honoured to be part of the 1st Corbets Tey Cub Pack investiture night. Just 18 months after the launch of the Beaver Colony it was time to invest the first ever Cubs! 14 young people were to make their mark on the history of the Group. ...
Vacancies - Assistant Warden
Applicants will be able to demonstrate, or willing and able to learn the following:- basic practical maintenance skills, current Health & Safety Legislation, woodland and parkland estate management, whilst also being computer literate in Microsoft Word & Excel and be conversant with all current National Government Body Activity Authorisation schemes and rules.
Vacancies - Site Assistant
Applicants will be able to demonstrate, or willing and able to learn the following:- computer literacy in Microsoft Word & Excel and be conversant with current National Government Body Activity Authorisation schemes and rules.
Midland Sea Scout Meet
20/21 September 2008
This year's event is on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st September 2008. The Saturday will contain the Seamanship and Sailing competitions. There will also be the opportunity for groups to practice in the pulling boats for the Sunday events. Sunday contains the Pulling and Canoeing events.
Full details are available on their website.
Essex Jamboree
26 July - 2 August 2008
Full details on the Essex Jamboree website
Performing Arts Day & Showstoppers 2009
The dates for the County Gang Show in 2009 have been set and there is a Performing Arts Day that aims to give anyone involved in Scouting and Guiding aged 10 and above, the chance to develop and show their performing art skills and learn more about the County Showstoppers Gang Show
Children's Flight Challenge 2008
28 June 2008
Information
Entry
Form
Materials
Order FormScout & Explorer Football 2008
Congratulations to the 10th Leyton (A) team on winning the competition
Children's Flight Challenge
28 June 2008
The British Model Flying Association has invited Scouts to take part in the Children's Flight Challenge. Full details and details of how to obtain your model kits are available on the events pages.
Cub Chess 2008
Scout Chess 2008
Swimming Gala 2008
Congratulations Mr Brown
The County would like to congratulate Thomas Brown of Newham District Scout Fellowship who has recently celebrated 80 years adult service to the movement!
Mr Brown, who is 99, joined West Ham North District (as was) in January 1928 and has served as a Leader, District Chairman and Scout Fellowship Member - indeed he still regularly attends Fellowship Meetings.
We all congratulate him on this remarkable achievement.
Vacancies
We currently have the following positions that need to be filled in the County Team
- ACC (Development)
- County Training Manager
- County Property Manager
- Child Protection Awareness Co-ordinator
- Centre Manager
Net Safety section added
The website now has its own Net Safety section
Net Safety gives simple and practical advice on how to stay safe online, for both young people and adults
It also includes a simple jargon buster and lots of useful links to further resources and sources of information
New Faiths & Beliefs section
A Faiths & Beliefs section has been added at the request of the Rev. Darren Barlow, who we congratulate on his appointment as ACC (Faiths & Beliefs)
Showstoppers 2009
Showstoppers are currently planning their 3rd Bi-annual County Scout and Guide show at the Kenneth More Theatre in 2009.
They have some vacancies on the production team and would be grateful for any help you may have in helping us to identify any suitable names!
Mountain Wide Climbing Courses
Open to anyone who is interested in paticipating in water activities (canoeing, sailing, power boats, narrow boats, wind surfing etc.) in the County there is a meeting at Hargreaves Campsite, Chadwell Heath, starting at 9 pm on Thursday 8th May. This will be a short start up mmeting to discuss future aims for promoting and carrying out water activities in the County etc. All welcome, I hope to see you there.
Dates for full climbing courses, refresher course and other special courses are now available
Please note that some courses have been cancelled as noone has applied for them and assessors are not available
Other Climbing Courses
The publicity officer for Essex County Scout Caving Team would like to inform leaders in GLNE that they still have places on their June Badge Course. Their courses consist of a training day on 15th June at Billericay in Essex and a weekend (Friday evening to Sunday in Somerset – caving. If any Scouts (+12 on 27th June 2008) or Explorers wish to try caving then they are happy to take them. Further details can be found at in the application pack on www.ecsct.org or if you have any specific queries please email Chris. They do NOT require the young persons Leader to accompany them – Finding space for adult leaders is difficult (although we can probably accommodate 1 or 2 )
Top Scouting Volunteers Recognised by London Entrepreneurs
LONDON, 15 APRIL: 24 of the top Scouting volunteers in London were recognised last night for the thousands of hours of their time they give to young people, at a special awards event in Docklands, London.
The award winners were chosen from over 7,800 adult volunteers involved in London Scouting in order to thank them for their outstanding service to young people.
Among them is Russell Vaughan, a 33 year old volunteer Explorer Scout Leader from Greater London North East. Over the last 10 years, Russell has enabled hundreds of London Scouts to experience the thrill of outdoor activities such as mountaineering, rock-climbing and canoeing.
New DC for East London
by Dean Jefferys, County Commissioner
I am pleased to announce that Alan Hands has been appointed as the new District Commissioner for East London as from 1st April 2008. Alan has had a long background in Scouting, having joined as a youth member in Tower Hamlets following a chance meeting with a local Scout Leader.
Alan eventually became Group Scout Leader of the 4th Poplar, before leading the GLNE and GLN Contingent to the World Scout Jamboree in Thailand. In addition, Alan served as District Commissioner for Ilford NorthWest for five years and is currently Group Scout Leader of a Sea Scout Group in Ilford.
Alan brings with him a wealth of experience in all aspects of Scouting and is looking forward to being a unifying presence in East London. Alan was the favoured choice of the District Search Group and I am delighted that he has agreed to take on the position. He brings with him local knowledge, but he is also an outsider, having not being actively involved in the area for some years.
I am sure you will all join me in welcoming me to this key role and will give Alan your support as he works to grow and develop Scouting in East London.
Scout & Explorer Football Competition
10 May 2008
Chigwell Metropolitan Police Sports Ground
Booking In: Scouts 10 a.m., Explorer Scouts 11:30 a.m.
Finish: approximately 3 p.m.
£2.50 per Scout/Explorer Scout
3rd National Scout Archery Competition
10-11 May 2008
Open to Cubs, Scouts, Explorers, Network & Adult Leaders
Gilwell Park Scout Activity Centre
20 yard Target Archery
5-20 yard Field Archery
100 yard Clout Archery
Water Wide Meeting
8 May 2008
Open to anyone who is interested in paticipating in water activities (canoeing, sailing, power boats, narrow boats, wind surfing etc.) in the County there is a meeting at Hargreaves Campsite, Chadwell Heath, starting at 9 pm on Thursday 8th May. This will be a short start up mmeting to discuss future aims for promoting and carrying out water activities in the County etc. All welcome, I hope to see you there.
Waltham Forest South District Gang Show 2008
1-3 May 2008
Waltham Forest South District proudly present the Gang Show 2008.
36th Gang Show to be held at Waltham Forest Theatre, Forest Road, Walthamstow, E17
from Thursday 1st to Saturday 3rd May 2008
Performances at 7.30 and Matinee 2.30 Saturday
Tickets £7.50 adults & £4.50 for Scouts & Guide Groups & OAPs
Contact Box Office on 020 8527 5435
Ticket Order Forms available on Line at:
Showstoppers 2009
Showstoppers are currently planning their 3rd Bi-annual County Scout and Guide show at the Kenneth More Theatre in 2009.
They have some vacancies on the production team and would be grateful for any help you may have in helping us to identify any suitable names!
WFS District Gang Show
1-3 May 2008
Waltham Forest South District proudly present the Gang Show 2008.
Full details available on the Events pages:
Scout & Explorer Football 2008
10 May 2008 at Chigwell Metropolitan Police Sports Ground
Mountain Wide Climbing Courses
Dates for full climbing courses, refresher course and other special courses are now available
Please note that some courses have been cancelled as noone has applied for them and assessors are not available
Water Wide Meeting
8 May 2008
Open to anyone who is interested in paticipating in water activities (canoeing, sailing, power boats, narrow boats, wind surfing etc.) in the County there is a meeting at Hargreaves Campsite, Chadwell Heath, starting at 9 pm on Thursday 8th May. This will be a short start up mmeting to discuss future aims for promoting and carrying out water activities in the County etc. All welcome, I hope to see you there.
Children's Flight Challenge
28 June 2008
The British Model Flying Association has invited Scouts to take part in the Children's Flight Challenge. Full details and details of how to obtain your model kits are available on the events pages.
Mountain Wide Climbing Courses
The publicity officer for Essex County Scout Caving Team would like to inform leaders in GLNE that they still have places on their June Badge Course. Their courses consist of a training day on 15th June at Billericay in Essex and a weekend (Friday evening to Sunday in Somerset – caving. If any Scouts (+12 on 27th June 2008) or Explorers wish to try caving then they are happy to take them. Further details can be found at in the application pack on www.ecsct.org or if you have any specific queries please email Chris. They do NOT require the young persons Leader to accompany them – Finding space for adult leaders is difficult (although we can probably accommodate 1 or 2 )
Mountain Wide Meeting
at Hargreaves Hall on 18 March for a 8 p.m. start
Anyone with walking or mountaineering interests are welcome to attend
1st Leyton Gang Show 2008
15 March 2008
Grange Park United Reform Church Hall, Grange Park Rd, Leyton E10 5EP
15th March 2:30 pm & 7:30 pm
Child: £2.50
Adult: £5
Full details available in the flyer:
PhotosNew Look at Hargreaves
Report
4th Chadwell Heath Cub Scouts, friends, parents, leaders and Explorer Leaders have been busy changing the look of the hedges
Fellowship Quiz 2007
Report & Results
Eight teams entered from Fellowships in the County. After a hard fought battle with the lead changing many times during the evening.
County Cub Quiz
Report & Results
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.
County Scout Chess Competition
1 March 2008
Full details available in the booklet which is in the private area of the Scout section of the website or by contacting the organiser
County Cub Chess Competition
2 March 2008
Full details available in the booklet or by contacting the organiser
New website design is launched
by Darren Dowling, County Webmaster
The latest incarnation of the County Website was launched at the beginning of 2008.
This is the fourth complete redesign of the site.
You can track the different look and feel of the website over the last 7 years by visiting the Wayback Machine
I welcome any comments you have on the site, good and bad. If you find any problems or think there is something people would like to see on the site, please do not hesitate to contact me
Message from the CC
Welcome
to the second centenary of Scouting! Our first hundred years marked
not the end, but merely the beginning and we need to build upon this
to continue to give 'better scouting for more young people' across
the County of Greater London North East.
I hope that 2008 proves to be just as exciting and rewarding as our centenary year. The new design for this website is just part of the package of better support which we hope to unveil in the near future for all our adults in scouting. I hope in due course to announce the revised County Team and Structure and details of our vision upto 2012 and beyond.
I would like to repeat my respect and admiration for all of our adult volunteers who work so hard to provide exciting and adventurous weekly programmes and residential events for our 7,000 plus members.
I look forward to working with you all to ensure the ongoing success and vitality of Scouting in GLNE
Tolmers Fire & Ice
18 - 20 January 2008