Gloucestershire Scout Gazette Gloucestershire - May 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 - and it's not too late to join in - application deadline extended to 10 May!

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!

 

A Madagascar info pack providing more information is available here in .pdf format

 

Chris White Expedition Leader - Madagascar 2009 

E-mail : cwhitem@googlemail.com 

Tel: 07900 891511

 

 

KIDSOUTDOORS

You will be aware of the KidsOutdoors initiative through the Gazette and Scouting Magazine – we have decided to ‘have a go’ locally!!

Two Activity Days are planned at Cranham for 28 May and 20 August 2008. The days are aimed at 7 – 12 year olds. The 28 May is a ‘pilot’ and numbers are limited to 40, so when you receive the information you will need to return the registration form promptly!

Kidsoutdoors Leaflet MS-Word 2003 or higher

Kidsoutdoors Leaflet .pdf format

Kidsoutdoors Poster MS-Word 2003 or higher

Kidsoutdoors Poster .pdf format

 Kidsoutdoors Registration Form .pdf format

PENNWOOD SCOUTING CENTRE OPEN DAY

Many groups across the county have used the Scouting Centre at Pennwood during the past year.  If you have not yet discovered this resource (campsite and beautiful Norwegian log cabin set in ancient woodland) - why not visit the centre's open day?

Date: Saturday 17 May 2008

Times: 2pm - 8pm (drop in any time, bring your family too if you like!)

Lots of activities taking place showing the site in action - come and join in!

For more details about the open day see the open day flyer (.pdf file)

For more details about Pennwood Scouting Centre, including how to get there, visit  http://www.stroudandtetburydistrict.org.uk/centres