Welcome to the January edition of ELP which provides brief information with links to items on our new website: eastlancashirescouts.org.uk.

Update Your Contact Details
After the release of December’s edition of ELP, it became obvious that we did not have up to date contact details for many of you. Please can you log on to the Membership Services System (My Backpack) at scouts.org.uk and check/update your details. Alternatively, contact County Office on 01254 877573 or email countyoffice@eastlancashirescouts.org.uk.

Exciting times lie ahead for Bowley Scout Campsite & Activity Centre
Hear more, and have your say on Monday 8th February at 7.30pm (http://www.eastlancashirescouts.org.uk/news/article-exciting-times-for-bowley)

Bowley needs your tender loving care
All the time, but particularly during the shutdown period (8th-21st Feb) (http://www.eastlancashirescouts.org.uk/news/article-bowley-tlc-weeks)

Everything you always wanted to know about International aspects of Scouting but were afraid to ask… 
Join us at Bowley on Thursday 4th March (http://www.eastlancashirescouts.org.uk/news/article-international-evening)

County Development Day
The train is leaving the station now, if you really want to be on it, influence the journey and help decide the destination, join us between 10am and 5pm on Saturday 6th March. (http://www.eastlancashirescouts.org.uk/news/article-county-development-conference)

Recent Changes to County Appointments
Get up to speed with who's doing what and who’s not… (http://www.eastlancashirescouts.org.uk/news/article-recent-changes-to-county-appointments)

Local Training Manager Required
Burnley & Pendle are looking for a LTM: submit your applications now! (http://www.eastlancashirescouts.org.uk/news/article-local-training-manager-required)

“Bag 2 School” Collection at Bowley
Do you have any unwanted items? Why not bring them to Bowley and support your Jamboree Unit? (http://www.eastlancashirescouts.org.uk/news/article-jamboree-fundraiser)

Mayor’s Variety Show
Stuck for something to do this Saturday? (http://www.eastlancashirescouts.org.uk/news/article-mayors-variety-show)

Thank You
Two little words that mean so much… (http://www.eastlancashirescouts.org.uk/news/article-thanks-badges)

The list of dates will no longer be circulated as the diary can be accessed directly from the website: eastlancashirescouts.org.uk/calendar

Final thoughts…
"What is the difference between an obstacle and an opportunity? Our attitude toward it. Every opportunity has a difficulty, and every difficulty has an opportunity."

Regards

Glen Fendall
County Commissioner
East Lancashire Scouts