Message
from the County Commissioner May 2010
I
hope that you have been enjoying this good Spring weather and
are taking every opportunity to "get out" both with
your families and your sections.
This
is the season for AGMs! As well as reports from the last 12
months, it is also an opportunity to say thank you to all those
who have contributed (as volunteers) to provide Scouting to
young people. It is also an opportunity to look forward to the
next 12 months and to make plans to do even more interesting and
exciting activities.
There
have been two recent additions at Cranham: a washing-up shelter
for the use of campers, and an activity centre built mainly for
the use of younger members. The archery area has been improved
and enlarged.
I
have received good reports from those Districts that held St
George’s Day celebrations.
I
was fortunate to be able to attend the Parade of Queen’s
Scouts at Windsor Castle. The Parade was reviewed by His Royal
Highness, The Prince of Wales and the Chief Scout. Both Prince
Charles and Bear took a long time to complete the review and
showed a genuine interest in what the Queen’s Scouts had done
to complete the award.
And
finally … you should all have received a new membership card
with the April/May edition of "Scouting". Please check
and, if necessary, amend your personal details. It is so
important that they are correct.
Tom
Harding, County Commissioner
AROUND
THE COUNTY
DISTRICT
OUTING
In
April Cub Scouts and Scouts from Stroud and Tetbury District
took part in a District Outing to Drayton Manor. As well as lots
of scary and wet rides, the zoo and themed areas of the park,
the Scouts also met lots of Guides celebrating their Centenary
year.
DREAMING
SPIRES
For
four days just after Easter a group of Scouts from Nailsworth
enjoyed exploring the dreaming spires of Oxford, visiting the
University Museum of Natural History, the Museum of the History
of Science, the Pitt Rivers Museum, the Carfax Tower, St Mary's
Church, Christ Church College, and a host of other historic
sites in the city.
A
PROMISING GOOD TURN
At
the end of April hundreds of members of Scouting gathered in
Pittville Park, Cheltenham for their annual celebration of St
George's Day and to renew their Scout promises. Readings and
songs rang out across the park and participants and spectators
heard more about world disaster aid charity Shelterbox, which
the groups are supporting this year. Pat Hopes, Cheltenham's
District Commissioner, said: "It's a chance for all the
groups in Cheltenham to come together. Shelterbox is being
supported in Cheltenham this year and is the chosen charity of
The Cheltenham District Scout Association." Mrs Hopes
added: "It gives us all the chance to do a good turn."
EVENTS
UPDATES
Updated
information for all county events and activities for both young
people and adults can be found at http://www.gloucestershire-scouts.org.uk/events.htm