Gloucestershire Scout Gazette Gloucestershire - March 2008

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EVENTS

Details of many Scouting events and opportunities run by the county or by neighbouring counties are advertised on the County Web Site's notice board page.

Please be sure to check the page frequently to see what new opportunities are on offer.

Some other opportunities are detailed below

 

Madagascar 2009 - Explorer belt 

Gloucestershire Scouts Explorer Belt Expedition

Gloucestershire Scouts are running an Explorer Belt expedition to Madagascar during August 2009 and are looking for people to join the expedition. The Explorer Belt is the ultimate challenge for anyone aged 16-25 in Scouting. - Info Pack

It is a ten day expedition overseas during which you will complete projects, meet amazing new people, learn to understand their culture and gain memories that you will keep for the rest of your life. 

 

Madagascar lies in the Indian Ocean off the east coast of Africa. It is the fourth largest island in the world and is unique in every way. The majority of its wildlife is found no where else on earth. The country is a beautiful montage of rainforests, mountains, plains and paradise beaches. The Malagasy people are an incredible and unique mix of African and Indonesian, combining many cultures and styles into a distinct and beautiful people. It is one of the poorest countries in the world but the generosity and warmth of the Malagasy is overwhelming. 

 

We will spend a month in July/August 2009 in Madagascar when, as well as undertaking the Explorer Belt expedition, we will spend time exploring rainforests, watching Lemurs, enjoying paradise beaches, exploring cities and helping at Akany Avoko children's home. 

 

The Explorer Belt gives you the chance to see and experience places that holidays do not reach. You will spend ten days in rural Madagascar, visiting small villages and meeting some of the most amazing people you will ever meet. By the end you will see Madagascar and yourself in a whole new light. If you are up to the challenge … Join us! 

 

Please note that you need to be aged 16-25 before July/August 2009 to join this expedition. If you have any questions or would like more information please don't hesitate to contact me. Join us for the Challenge of a lifetime!

 

In information pack providing more information is available in .pdf format.

 

Chris White Expedition Leader - Madagascar 2009 

E-mail : cwhitem@googlemail.com 

Tel: 07900 891511

 

 

Cub Scout events at Rolls-Royce – 13 March 2008
As sponsor of the Cub Scout Scientist Badge, Rolls-Royce is hosting an event especially for Cub Scouts during National Science & Engineering Week 2008.

The event – to be held at the Bristol and Derby sites – will provide an opportunity for Cubs to find out about Rolls-Royce and celebrate National Science & Engineering Week by getting started on their Scientist Badge.

Cub Packs in the local areas are invited to come along and complete two of the activities required to achieve the Cub Scout Scientist Badge.

Bristol

Thursday 13th March 2008, 6.30 pm to 8.00 pm

Concorde Room, BAWA

Derby

Thursday 13th March 2008, 6.30 pm to 8.00 pm

Learning & Career Development Centre, Wilmore Road

Places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis, so please request your Pack’s place as soon as possible. All requests will be acknowledged and places confirmed in writing.

If you are interested contact Gill Fennell gill.fennell@rolls-royce.com for more information.

Malvern Challenge / sun run

The Malvern Challenge is billed as: "The ultimate event for all Scouts, Younger Explorer Scouts Girlguides and Younger Senior Section aged under 16 years old"

Where as the Sun Run claims to be the coolest midsummer weekend for all older members of Scouting at the hotest event of the year.

For more information see http://www.sr-mc.org

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