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 IF YOU’RE STRUGGLING FOR IDEAS OVER THE SUMMER HOLIDAY OR LOOKING FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT TO DO, WHY NOT GO APE!?
BUYAGIFT IS offering the Scout Association 20% off all Go Ape! Experiences. Go Ape! is an award-winning, high-wire forest adventure course with a network of rope bridges, rapezes and zip slides. It’s great fun for all the family. Prices, before the offer, range from £29 to £58. Pick from the following venues:
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| Posted by DC on Friday, June 27, 2008 |
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Could you be the new Chief Scout? |
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 The Chief Scout is the volunteer Leader of the Scout Movement in the UK.
With half-a-million members Scouting is the largest youth movement for girls and boys in the UK, and is part of the largest global peace movement in the world.
Scouting is a multi-cultural, multi-faith and growing organisation with an active programme of adventure and fun.
We are seeking someone with energy, commitment to the values of Scouting and world class leadership skills. This person would take over from Peter Duncan, the current Chief Scout, at the end of his tenure in the summer of 2009
The role will be to inspire, challenge and motivate our volunteer Leaders, who provide the Scouting experience, and to articulate and enthuse to external audiences. It is not essential for the Chief Scout to have personal previous experience of Scouting, but it would be an advantage.
Peter Duncan recently commented on what drew him to the role, ‘I've lived like a Scout all my life – I just hadn’t realised it. Whether it's been running acting workshops for youngsters, taking on adventurous outdoor challenges or going on family backpacking expeditions around the world, I've been a Scout in all but name.
‘When I became volunteer Chief Scout in 2004, it suddenly all fell into place - I already live this lifestyle – I was in a really good position to tell people that it is a very fulfilling one.‘
For Scout Network member James Furnish, meeting the Chief Scout was a life-changing moment, ‘His stories about his own escapades inspired me to push myself further and take part in an expedition around Mexico that is going towards my Queen’s Scout Award. One day I’d love to be Chief Scout and provide that same kind of inspiration.’
If you are as excited by the challenges ahead as we are, please email your CV to Hanson Green by Monday 23rd June; further information will be sent to you in return.
This is an opportunity open to all and will be advertised over the weekend in the Sunday Times. The Scout Association is an equal opportunities organisation.
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| Posted by DC on Friday, June 27, 2008 |
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Starchaser Network |
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 Here is a list of activities the Unit are doing. 29-31st May - Stockport Beer and Cider Festival-----6-8th June -Pubscouts.-----15th June-Manchester Manopoly.-----20-22th June-Mad UK.-----4-6th July-County Social Camp.-----4-6th July-The Sun Run.-----12th July-The Big Pink Ball.-----Aug.TBA-Serenity Live Role Play.-----22-25th Aug.-X-treme.-----29th Aug.-Ghost Hunting.-----5-7th Sept.-Theme Park Camp.-----12-14thSept.-Mersey Moot.-----24th Sept.-GME Bowling Night.-----26-28th Sept.-Network Activity Camp.-----3-13th Oct.-Manchester Food and Drink Festival.-----15th Oct.-Trip to Palace Theatre.-----25th Oct.-Quiz Night.-----29th Nov.-Snowball.-----20-28th July 09.-Roverway.-----1-8th Aug.09.-Wings. If you want more info. go to the Starchaser website or contact Dan or Chris. |
| Posted by bernard on Tuesday, May 27, 2008 |
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Activity Dates |
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| 15th and 22nd May-Wall ClimbingCourse.----16-18th May-Climbing Badge Course.----18th May-Open Day for John Smith.----21st May-AGM.----23-26th May-Activity Fest.----28th May-Leaders Meeting.----13-15th June-Family Activity Camp.----19th and 22nd June-T1 Hillwalking Course.----25th June-Development Meeting.----29th June-Haughton Green Funday.----4-6th July-County Leaders Camp.----13th July-Niemann-Pick Day.----26th July-2nd Aug.-Essex Jamboree.----26th July-9th Aug.-Explorer Belt Holland.----14th Sept.-Denton Carnival.---26-28th Sept.-YL Training.----17-19th Oct.-Tech. Camp/JOTA----7th Nov.-SwimmingGala.----9th Nov.-Remembrance Day. |
| Posted by bernard on Sunday, May 11, 2008 |
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Nights Away |
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 Leaders who want to take Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers camping or overnight stays need a Nights Away Permit. For more information please contact the Nights Away Advisor Bernard on 0161 330 9641 or 0776 567 6032. or email bernard.oflaherty@talk21.com. You can also check the website for the forms to fill in. The Explorers website has a Nights Away category in the weblinks where you can find lots of info. |
| Posted by bernard on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 |
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St.George's Day Camp |
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| The District celebrated St. George's Day with a camp at Linnet Clough on Fri. 18th - Sun. 20th April 08. Activities included shooting, archery, climbing. low ropes, camp fire, crafts, backwoods activity, falconry display, wide game, sports day, with a Scouts Own and renewing the promise on Sunday. The theme of the camp was Knights of the Round Table. |
| Posted by bernard on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 |
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Essex International Jamboree 2008 |
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| Denton District are going to the Essex International Jamboree 2008. The camp starts on Saturday 26th July to Saturday 2nd August 08. (25th-3rd) The camp is at Devereux Farm near Kirby- Le-Spoken. It is open to Scouts, Explorers, Network, Leaders, Helpers. It will cost £225-£225. A deposit of £30 by 31st Jan. is needed, with the rest paid by 15th May 08. For more details contact Keith on 0161 336 3156 |
| Posted by bernard on Sunday, January 13, 2008 |
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Explorers |
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 There are now 2 Explorer Units in Denton. 1 meets on Mondays at St.Lawrences HQ. 7.30-9.00pm. and 1 meets on Fridays at Dane Bank 8.15-10pm. They both have an exciting and challenging programme, where you can do the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, and the Chief Scout Awards/Queens Scout Award. For more details contact Bernard the DESC. on 0161 330 9641 or 0776 567 6032 or look on their website in the Scouting Links. |
| Posted by bernard on Sunday, January 13, 2008 |
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International Competition Night |
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| Starchaser Network organised an international themed competition night. It was on Saturday 12th January 08, 7pm. at The Key Centre, Gibraltar Lane, Haughton Green. Teams with family and friends enjoyed this special one nights social occasion. Great prizes and Refreshments were available. Cost £2. Thanks to Chris Kippax for planning it. |
| Posted by bernard on Thursday, December 06, 2007 |
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District Challenge |
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| 5th Denton St. Mary's challenge on Sunday 2nd December 12-4pm. at St. Lawrence's HQ. off Stockport Road. Patrols of 4-7 (can have more than 1 patrol per Group). Dress appropiate for outdoors. 1 leader per Group to help run a base please. |
| Posted by bernard on Saturday, November 17, 2007 |
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Annual Pantomine |
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 This years pantomime is Aladdin, on Friday 7th December 07. 7.30pm, at Stockport Plaza.The cost is £12 including refreshments. Beavers and Cubs get priority from the 30 places available. For more details contact Chris Kippax 0161 320 6985 Thanks. |
| Posted by bernard on Sunday, November 11, 2007 |
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