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YSP training event in Manchester

Are you interested in helping to promote the best of Scouting through the media?

The target audience for this event are prospective Young Spokespeople,14- 16 years old Explorer Scouts. The experience will help those attend talk confidently to local ...

Christmas Experience 2009

Yet again, Father Christmas is coming to Bowley...!

To Book please visit the Christmas Experience page in the index where you will find the booking forms and the latest copy of Slieghride.

Ho ho ho...!

Conservative Party Conference

Speak up at the Conservative party conference in Manchester this year, We're looking for a team of 10 Explorer, Network or older scout members to meet politicians from across the country and discuss issues relevant to us, young people in 21st century ...

Skills and Chills 2009

What a fantastic weekend, if you didn't make it, shame on you...!Over 75 people came, shared skills, chilled and enjoyed a fantastic programme of craft, skill and we even ate our eveing meal out of a hole in the ground. A Hungi - lanb, chicken and ...

Harry Potter Day

Well we even made front page of the evening telegraph...!Well done and thanks to al of those involved in the Beaver Harry Potter Day at Bowley. The Beavers were "wowwed" by a fantastic magic show, played a huge game of quidditch in the main field, ...

World Scout Jamboree 2011

Congratulations to Fil Ruddock from Clitheroe District who was successful in being appointed Unit Leader for the Jamboree 2011 representing the East Lancashire Contingent.

The other members of the leadership team have now been announced. ...

East Lancashire Scouts attend G20 - By YSP and Explorer Matt Paiton

Our G20 experiance -

As part of the G20 summit in April this year the Scout Association were invited to attend an event in St Paul's cathedral in the city of London, this call out to all Young spokespeople couldn't go unanswered so along with Alaina ...

Skills and Chills 2009 - 19th - 21st June 2009

It is time to get booking for your place on Skills and Chills 2009...!

This event is open to all adults in Scouting, Scout Network and to Explorers who are registered young leaders age ...

Akeema Shield 2009

Well done to all the Beaver Scouts from Hyndburn, Clitheroe, Burnley and Rossendale Districts who took part and had loads of FUN at this years Akeema Shield.The winners of the trophy were Hyndburn District.Thank you to all those who turned out ...

County Commissioner Nominations

Your County Commissioner, Louise Cooper, decided at the end of December 2008 to stand down from this post and the process of finding a successor has been sent out again.

I once again invite you personally to contribute to the search by submitting a ...

East Lancashire Gazette

The January edition of the East Lancashire Gazette is now available here.

Please print a copy for your group notice board.

Terrain 1 and 2 Assessment Training Days

On 05-Apr-2009 there will be a Terrain1 Assessment/Training day at Malham CP 09.00hrs. This will be followed on24/25/26-Apr-2009 by Terrain 2 Assessment / Training / Activity Weekend.

Application forms are available from the Hill Walking and Mountain ...

Troop Leadership Forum

There will be a 'Troop Leadership Forum' on Sunday January 18th 2009 at Bowley Campsite from 2pm until 4pm. We will be discussing a whole range of things including County and Group activities, all in a fun and informal way. The PLs should leave feeling ...

County Commissioner

County Commissioner, Louise Cooper has, unfortunately, tendered her resignation, for personal reasons.

I would like to thank Louise for the work she has put in over the last couple of years.

A search Group will commence work in January to help ...

Leader Training 2009

The 2009 Training Calendar is now available for download form the Leader Training Zone. here.

Bowley is closing down!

Don't be alarmed, it's only for 2 weeks between the 5th and 18th of January'09. This will provide an opportunity to focus on essential maintenance and development. Please contact John Greenwood ...

Explorers, Network, Young Leaders Activities.

At a recent meeting of the above it was clear that you were interested in taking part in adventurous activities with some wishing to receive training and become leaders.

Interest was shown in activities which came into 6 broad areas:-

• Water Based
• Caving
• Mountainwalking
• Climbing
• Snowsports
• Biking

It ...

Calling all budding reporters

Calling all budding reporters and photographers!

Next year at the county Jungle'09 camp we need YOUR help to keep the presses rolling, We're looking for a team of 4 or 5 reporters to ...

Young Leaders and Explorers Activities Forum

A Chance To Have Your Say, all of you are welcome!!

On Tuesday 18th of November at 7.30pm. County is holding a forum to identify a Range of Adventurous Activities that Young Leaders, Explorers and Network Members would like to take part in and possibly ...

County Beavers Wild West Event

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the ADC`s Leaders and Helpers who worked very hard at the Beavers Wild West day on 20th September, and made it a great event.

I’d ...

Jungle 09

Building on the success of last year's Centenary Camp Jungle '09 is the title, and theme, of your County Camp to be held at Bowley, 1st-3rd May 2009.

Only your help will ensure it's ...

County Fellowship Quiz

The County Scout Fellowship Quiz will take place on 10th October 7.30pm in Colne. Please contact Pendle Scout Fellowship for more details.

East Lancashire Gazette

The July edition of the East Lancashire Gazette is now available here.

Please print a copy for your group notice board.

Active 08

This years ACTIVE takes the form of a water weekend at Southport Watersports Centre between Friday 26th and Sunday 28th September 2008.

The centre is the top venue in the Northwest ...

Reunion 08

Just a brief reminder about the Gilwell Reunion. There is currently a party of 10 (that we know about!) going down from East Lancashire, we plan to meet nearer the time of the event and ...

Bowley Volunteer Staff

We are currently embarking on a restructure of the volunteer staff at our County campsite.

Please download the first draft of the proposed newstructure below.

Role descriptions have yet to be finalised and the overall structure may still be ...

Wild West Bowley Beavers

Wanted. All Beaver Scouts Come and join us down at Beaver Creek for an Afternoon in the Wild West. 1-5pm 20th September 2008

Activities Include a Wild West Show with...

• Gun

Jungle-09

Building on the success of last year's Centenary Camp Jungle '09 is the title, and theme, of your County Camp to be held at Bowley, 1st-3rd May 2009.

Only your help will ensure it's ...

Rovers Fives

Boys and Girls under 10's, 12's, 14's and 16's. Five Players, One Goal. Blackburn Champions, at Blackburn Rovers Indoor Centre 12th and 13th July 2008. Closing date for entries, 7th ...

Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary

3rd Padiham St.Johns Cubs are collecting tins of dog/cat food to donate to Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary. All adults and children within the county are invited to donate a tin of food. They have already started to collect the tins of food and will be taking ...

Sandal Holme Barn

Sandal Holme Barn
OS Sheet 103
GR677437

East Lancashire Scouts have a 25 year lease on Sandal Holme Barn, in the heart of the Ribble Valley. The camping barn is located ...

Kandersteg 2009

A great opportunity to visit the international Scout Centre at Kandersteg, Switzerland and ...

Assistant County Commissioner - Cub Scouts (ACC-CS)

An opportunity has arisen, in a voluntary role, to join the East Lancashire County Team as an ACC for Cub Scouts. The job requires good communication skills in order to be able to successfully communicate at Group/District level as well as at County level. ...

GSL Support Days

Headquarters are committed to supporting Group Scout Leaders in their role, as a result you are invited to attend a Group Scout Leader workshop. The dates for those held in the North West are Sat 31st May in Runcorn followed by Sun 1st June at Hutton. ...

East Lancashire Gazette

The April 2008 issue of the East Lancashire Gazette is now out, and available here.

Please print a copy for your group notice board. To receive the Gazette via E-Mail, please sign up to the Gazette mailing ...

Tower Wood Water Days

Tower Wood, Lancashire Outdoor Educations fantastic lakeside centre is opening its doors for a weekend of exciting water sports.

Try your hand at

• Kayaking
• Canoeing
• Sailing
• Windsurfing

10am to 4pm, 31st May - 1st June 2008 - £5 per person, ...

Skills and Chills Weekend

Friday 9th May - Sunday 11th May 2008, Bowley Scout Camp

• Only five weeks to go
• There's lot's of interest and enthusiasm
• We now need to convert this to forms and money!
• Everything from Clay Pigeon Shooting to Module 16 and Line Dancing to Slacklining

Party Time

Calling all those who appeared or helped backstage in "The Show" at King Georges Hall. It's now time for your end of show Party!

Where - Immanuel Feniscowles Church Hall Blackburn

When - 5.3 ...

Mountain Leader Training England

Climbing Wall Award - Training & Assessment

Alternative Adventure are organising a number of courses which may be of interest. They are the Mountain Leader Training England ...

East Lancashire Gazette

The January 2008 issue of the East Lancashire Gazette is now out, and available here.

Please print a copy for your group notice board. To receive the Gazette via E-Mail, please sign up to the Gazette ...

"The Show" Featured on Radio Lancashire

Joanne and some of the crew are booked in on Friday for a chat on BBC Radio Lancashire. It should be broadcast at~08.15am on the breakfast show.

Terrain 2 Hillwalking Assessments

To be held in The Lake District 16th-17th-18th May 2008.

I've been asked by a number of you to offer a terrain 2 hillwalking assessment. Because of the permit requirements the assessment will need to be held over a weekend. I would like to propose ...

Bowley Campsite Celebrates its 40th Anniversary

Please note that entry to the competition is now closed.

To mark the 40th anniversary of Bowley Campsite, we have held a competition to design an anniversary badge. Designs were welcome ...

Christmas Experience

Did you miss the 2007 Christmas Experiece, well, don't worry, you can now watch the video...

Click here to see what you missed. ...

Pike View Hike

Bibby's Farm - 25th - 27th April 2008

• Pip Hartley Memorial Hike: 8-10 year olds
• Pike View Hike: 10-14 year olds
• Bibby's Farm Yomp: 14-18 year olds

3 competitions, set ...

Assessments for Hillwalking Terrain 1/2 and Mountainbiking permits

During the spring months of April, May & early June I hope to be holding a number of training and assessment days for Terrain 1 Hillwalking & Mountainbiking (Trails). I would also like to put on a Terrain  2 assessment weekend forleaders in either ...

Duke of Edinburghs Award Workshops

During the spring of 2008 a series of workshops are being held across the country to help adults involved in the Explorer Scout and Scout Network Sections to better deliver ...

All I want for Christmas...

Today the County Team is launching a festive initiative that will run for the 12 days of Christmas. This is your chance to let East Lancashire County Team know what you want to make 20 ...

We’re all in this together..!

Yes, it’s time to get your tickets for the 2007 Show at King George’s Hall Blackburn. They are £2 each and are on sale via the Box Office at King George’s Hall Tel 01254 582582.

They are available on a first come, first served basis, so get in early ...

Skills and Chills Weekend

Over the weekend of 9-11 May 2008. A balanced programme for adults! An opportunity for Leaders to meet new friends from across Districts ...

County Directory

A printed copy of the new County Directory is now available to be posted out, or collected from County Office, to any member of the County who requests it by emailing Johanne Scott (countyoffice@eastlancashirescouts.org.uk)

A Parents Guide to Climbing

The BMC have produced a "Parents Guide to Climbing" to cover an organiser with regard to informed consent. A ...

OS Maps for South Pennines

The 5th Burnley have a quantity of OS. Map Sheet OL21: South Pennines, for sale. They cover Burnley, Hebden Bridge, Keighly and Todmorden, and are double sided, being part of the OS Explorer Series.

They normally cost approx £8 but are being offered ...

National Scout/Guide Symphony Orchestra

Have you heard of this orchestra?

Some say it is the 'Best Kept Secret' of the Scout Association!, The Orchestra has actually been in existence for 31 years!!

Application ...

Training Dates - 2008

Dates for East Lancashires Adult Leader Training scheme for 2008 are now available for download from the Training sub-site, (direct link here )

East Lancashire Gazette - October 2007

The October 2007 Issue of the East Lancashire Gazette is now out, and available online here

LIVE 07 at The O2 arena

Last Chance for Tickets

With more than three-quarters of the tickets now sold this really is your last chance to be part of a truly inspirational, entertaining and one off ...

Christmas Experience 2007

Bookings are now being taken for this years Christmas Experience. For full details, please see here ...

Urgent help needed

St Leonards Scouts, Langho, (Blackburn District) are desperate for helpers on a Friday night for their scout troop, They have unfortunately lost all but one of their leaders and Andrew can't run it on his own much longer.

They need either a permanent ...

East Lancashire Scouts - Unit UK059

Cordially invite you to discover "what all the fuss was about" by attending their audio visual presentation ...

Hillwalking / Mountain Biking Courses

Glenmore Lodge (in Scotland) is offering free training and  assessment courses in; Summer ML, Winter ML, Trail Cycle Leader and Mountain  Bike Leader for leaders involved in the voluntary ...

We Need YOU!

King Georges Hall Sunday 20th January 2008

East Lancashire Scouts need a team of people of all ages to put together the show of a CENTENARY You do not need to be able to sing, ...

Essex International Jamboree 2008

26th July to 2nd August - Kirby-le-Soken, North Essex.

Come and join thousands at one of the UKs biggest jamborees, where over 7, ...

Annual Review

Those of you who were unable to attend the AGM, and therefore did not receive a copy of our Annual review, can now download it, ...

What are you missing out on?

Did you know we run several mailing lists which, when subscribed to, lets us send information straight to your mailbox.

• The East Lancashire Gazette

Photography Competition

Open to all sections and leaders. Please send your prints to John Cooper, 15 Dalesford, Haslingden, Rossendale, Lancs. Entries close on 31st December 2007. The prints have got ...

Centenary Ball

Celebrations continue with the Centenary Ball to be held on Friday 28th September at Mytton Fold Hotel & Golf Complex. This promises to be a memorable ...

Jamboree on Radio Lancashire

Radio Lancashire are recording interviews with the Jamboree Contingent on their return. The interviews will be broadcast on the Friday teatime show. Paul O'Gorman is doing the teatime show for 'Gilli' who also did the interviews with Matt/Sam & Rachel ...

Hi! - Remember me?

I sneaked into the Eurojam Contingent a while back, and managed to smuggle out daily reports of the events. Well, ...

East Lancashire Gazette - July 2007

The July 2007 Issue of the East Lancashire Gazette is now out, and available online here

World Scout Jamboree TV

The World Scout Jamboree is to be broadcast live on satellite and cable TV (and part-time on Freeview).

Beginning with the opening ceremony, programmes kick off at 2045 on Saturday 28 July.

• If you've got SKY, it's on channel 539.
• If you've got

Jamboree-bay: The sale of the Century

The 21st World Scout Jamboree: 10 days of activities galore for 40,000 young people. With so many Scouts doing so much, a huge array of brand-new equipment has been bought - but what happens to it all when the participants head home on 8 August?

After ...

Centenary Camp - The Movie

East Lancashire Scout Council Proudly Present...

Centenary Camp - The Movie

Venue

Stage & Screen Church St, Clitheroe Lancashire BB7

...

Jambo

The Official Song of the World Scout Jamboree

"Jambo" - The Official Song of the World Scout Jamboree is now available to order either as a digital ...

East Lancashire Scout Jamboree badge

Official East Lancashire Scout Jamboree badges (pictured), designed by one of the Unit members, are still available for £2 each with a portion going towards ...

High Alpine Adventures, Mountain Expeditions and Hut to Hut Trekking

2008 Special Offers Open to Scout Groups and Individual Members

Quite a few ...

Colouring Competition Results

Well done to everyone who took part in the Colouring Competition.. There was a large number of entries.

The picture ...

Bowley Bugle

If you attended the Centenary Camp, you probably got hold of one or two copies of the Bowley Bugle, but did you get the complete set.

Well fear not, you can download all 5 issues here, and what's more, - they're in COLOUR!

You might also want to ...

Centenary Camp Newletter

The first issue of our Centenary Camp newsletter (Pre-Camp edition) is now available for download here

East Lancashire Gazette - April 2007

The April 2007 Issue of the East Lancashire Gazette is now out, and available online here

We want your Neckers!

Your World Scout Jamboree Contingent have designed a Gateway that incorporates one Necker from each Group or Unit in East Lancashire...

All that we're short of now are the Neckers! Please would each Group/Unit kindly donate one to this excellent cause? ...

Join our 2007 Centenary Camp

We still have places left for our Spectacular Centenary Camp. This camp is open to any members of Scouting and their families. If you are interested in joining East Lancashire for the weekend ...

Lima Charlie

LimaCharlie.org is the Lancashire Constabulary's brand new website featuring a whole host of information solely for young people aged between seven and 16.

It encourages young people to communicate ...

Founders Day Service 22nd Feb 2007

Thank you to all the Leaders and Young people who braved the elements to attend the Founders Day Service in Blackburn Cathederal last night.

The ...

Winter Snow and Ice Trip

West Lancashire Scouts have 5 or 6 spaces left on Phase II of their Winter Snow & Ice Trip. Anybody in East Lancashire interested?  Minimum age 13.5 or so, older Scouts/Explorer Scouts - up to geriatric Leaders! Half Term  week: 13th-18th February. Four ...

East Lancashire Gazette - January 2007

The January 2007 Issue of the East Lancashire Gazette is now out, and available online here

Insurance

The Scout Association has teamed up with Cover Direct so our Members and their family and friends can get competitive quotes for a number of personal insurance policies including Travel, Home, and Motor Insurance. This has the added advantage that a contribution ...

County Shop

The County Shop section of the website has been updated with a new look and more items for your Scouting needs.

Check it out here

2007 Centenary Camp

Details of the East Lancashire Scouts Centenary Camp are now available, and you can download a flyer for your Group ...

East Lancashire Scout Jamboree badge

This is the official East Lancashire Scout Jamboree badge, designed by one of the Unit members.

They are now on sale costing £2 each with a portion raising ...

Christmas Experience 2006

Bookings are still being taken for this years Christmas Experience. For full details, please see here ...

British Canoe Union Schemes

As you may be aware the British Canoe Union schemes are changing with the introduction of UK Coaching Certificates next year. Details are slowly filtering out. ...

SSAGO is 40 !

Martin Whelan is currently undertaking a research project for the Student Scout and Guide Organisation, and is looking to contact as many former members as possible within East Lancashire Scouts.

In 2007, Scouting will be 100 years old and the Student ...

East Lancashire Gazette - October 2006

The October 2006 Issue of the East Lancashire Gazette is now out, and available online here

Christmas Experience

Bookings are now being taken for this years Christmas Experience. For full details, please see here ...

World Scout Jamboree Contingent

Please note due to unforeseen circumstances we now have two additional participant places in the East Lancashire Unit - A fantastic opportunity for anyone who missed out first time round, or has since ...

2006 Annual Review

The reports from the 2006 AGM and Annual Review are now available for download, here and here.

Scoutcar Races 2006

Will the Leaders of the entrants in this year's Scoutcar Races held at Bowley who dashed off without leaving an address etc. (Tony Titchner excepted) please contact John Lloyd (01254 209851) as there are medals waiting to be posted to winners and runners ...

East Lancashire Gazette - July 2006

The July 2006 Issue of the East Lancashire Gazette is now out, and available online here

Middle East - A Call for Peace

It is with increasing concern that we see conflict and tension flaring up in the Middle East. Both WOSM and WAGGGS have many members in Israel, Lebanon and Palestine and we are worried about their safety and that of their families.

Continued... ...

Witch Neckers

2007 Witch Neckers are now available.

There are two sizes, standard and adult, costing £5 and £6 respectively (£4 and £5 for orders in excess of 20). All proceeds in aid of ...

10 web pages you need to know about

So, you think you know how to cover all your essential Scouting needs via the web? Have a look here and see if you really do...

Home Hospitality

We need at least 20 scouting familes in East Lancashire to offer to host just 2 scouts for 4 days and 3 nights after the Jamboree which ends on the 8th. August 2007.

If you are interested in offering yourselves as host click http://eastlancashirescouts.org.uk/page.php?id=1 ...

Activities Training

Anybody interested in taking part in the following Activites Training courses, should contact Karl Mather as soon as possible.

'Mountainbike Training ...

East Lancashire Gazette - April 2006

The April 2006 Issue of the East Lancashire Gazette is now out, and available online here

2007 Commemorative Badge

Introducing the official, approved, Badge for all East and West Lancashire members to wear on their uniform from now until 2008 to commemorate Scouting in Lancashire.

The badge priced at 90p may be ...

World Scout Jamboree Fundraising

Saturday 13th May is the date of our next major fundraising event - Extreme Bag Packing.... At all five Asda stores in East Lancashire .... Yes that's 100 checkouts in a single day!!

Helene Nutter (01282 447605) has ...

Congratulations Bold Venture Park Scouts

We are proud to announce that Bold Venture Park Troop, Darwen have just won the Regional Backwoods Cooking Competition which was held at Linnet Clough campsite in East Manchester last weekend.

A full report should be appearing in the ScoutZone shortly. ...

2007 WSJ Contingent Fundraising

To help raise funds for the East Lancashire Contingent to the 2007 World Scout Jamboree, we have teamed up with EasyFundraising ...

Off Road, Trail and Mountain Biking

A senior Mountain Biking Instructor has offered to assess potential leaders in their suitability for leading the above. FREE OF CHARGE!!

It is important that we don't waste this opportunity so, if anyone feels as if they would like to lead their groups ...

Hill and Mountain Walking

It is essential that those leading adventurous activities have evidence of being assessed to a standard and have permits issued by their District or County Commissioner indicating the level they have been assessed at.

Very few of us have permits and ...

Home Hospitality Co-Ordinator

The World Scout Jamboree will be a gathering of Scouts from around the world for 12 days from 27 July to 8 August 2007.

We are looking for a Home Hospitality co-ordinator for any visiting groups enjoying Ho-Ho in East Lancashire.

Anybody interested ...

East Lancashire Gazette - January 2006

The January 2006 Issue of the East Lancashire Gazette is now out, and available online here

2007 Website

We would like to announce the Launch of the East Lancashire 2007 Website.

In addition to our existing sites, this new site is dedicated to the centenary celebrations to be held both Nationally, ...

Scouts to Celebrate Centenary by Giving 100 Gifts to Lancashire

One of the themes for 2007 will be community involvement, and to celebrate the Centenary of Scouting, Lancashire Scouts have pledged to complete 100 community ...

Leaders Brewery Tour

Clitheroe District is planning to hold a brewery trip to Daniel Twaites Brewery in Blackburn. The 1 1/2 hour trip around the Brewery and Visitor Centre will commence at 1930 hrs, Monday 14th November, and close in the Visitor Centre with a Hot Pot supper ...

Monopoly Run 2006

Run by Greater London North East Scouts, This event involves teams of 5 travelling to all the places on the London Monopoly board, ...

Burnley District Website

We are proud to announce that every district in East Lancashire now has it's own website. Burnley District has just launched it's website, and is available here ...

Scouting mission in Germany

The 2nd Rossendale Scout Group Band have put the final touches to their forthcoming trip to Germany.

The final arrangements for their forthcoming tour ...

Christmas Experience

Bookings are now been taken for the 2005 Christmas Experience. Due to the high popularity of this hugely successful event, groups are advised to book early ...

Misprinted CRB Forms

The Records Department at Scout HQ wish to alert all Scout Officials who process the CRB system at District, Area and County levels that there are currently in circulation an unknown number of misprinted and invalid CRB application forms.  These "rogue" ...

Thank you Mole

Well the Mole is now back from Eurojam, so we owe him our thanks for his daily reports. If you haven't seen any ...

East Lancashire Gazette

The July Edition of the East Lancashire Gazette is now out. Please pass a copy around your group.

Click here

EuroJam Unit Badges

Are you one of the lucky ones going to EuroJam? If not, then why not buy one of the Unit Badges, and help support the East Lancashire Contingent?

To ...

A message from the Chief Scout

The bombings in London have touched us all in Scouting.We have been greatly encouraged by the number of messages of support and solidarity that we have received from Scouting friends around the world. There are many stories of personal support and ...

EuroJam Bangles

Exclusive, limited edition (only 1000 produced) EuroJam bangles. Designed and commissioned by our own East Lancashire Contingent

All proceeds will benefit our Scouts & Explorer Scouts as they prepare for the biggest Scouting ...

Climb Everest in a Day

East Lancashire Scouts will walk the height of Mount Everest, as a group, in one day. (Every participant's height will be added together and total the height of Mount Everest, 29,035 feet will be climbed.) All money ...

CamJam 2006

Cambridgeshire's International Camp, CamJam 2006, will be held on Huntingdon Racecourse from Sunday 6th to Sunday 13th August 2006.

For more information click here

New acting DC for Darwen

Joanne Carey, County Scout Network Commissioner has accepted my invitation to take on the role of ACTING District Commissioner for Darwen.

For administration purposes the role will commence on the 1st ...

Invitation

Hear what the Chief Scout has to say about Scouting in East Lancashire.

Voice your opinions

Exciting opportunities for you to explore - and don't forget the free lunch!

THE MOST IMPORTANT DATE IN THE SCOUTING CALENDAR

Sunday 26th June ...

In Memory...

Fred Law MBE 1924-2005

Fred Law joined the Scout Movement in 1939 and was the County Commissioner for Scouts in East Lancashire from 1981 - 1988, when he became Vice President. He died in Burnley General Hospital on Wednesday the 13th April.

Fred ...

Free Lunch?

You still OK for lunch on the 26th June 2005...?

Thinking Differently about the future...

Application Forms

Application forms for several Scout Section County activities are now available for download from the ScoutZone

• Chief Scouts Gold Award Recognition Form
• County

Comic Relief

Comic Relief have created a section of their site especially for Scouts.Click here for further information  

Clitheroe District now On-Line

Congratulations go to Clitheroe District on the launch of their district website. Available here

Free Lunch ?

Who said there is no such thing as a free Sunday lunch...?

Join us on 26th June 2005 - (and stay all day...!)

Thinking differently about the future...

Tsunami Disaster Appeal Concert

The 2nd Rossendale Scout Band are holding a Tsunami Disaster Appeal Concert on Friday 28th January at Bacup Leisure Hall.

Featuring the Rossendale Male Voice Choir, Susan Grindrod with accompanist Norman ...

Earthquake/Tsunami Q&A

The Scout Association have put together a short Q&A regarding the recent Earthquake and Tsunami in Asia. For details of what your group can do to help, please click here

New Years Honours

We are absolutely delighted to report that our County Chairman, John Travis has been awarded the MBE in the New Years Honours List.

This is very well deserved recognition of John's work in ...

Christmas Experience 2004

You did know that Santa paid his annual visit to Bowley Campsite last week didn't you?

It was a truly fantastic event, with all the elves full of the Christmas spirit.

Click here ...

Activities News

Edition 6 (November 2004) of Activities News is now available here

It can be downloaded either as a full colour, full picture pdf, or read as a text only document.

Activities News includes ...

Volunteer Survey

The Scout Association are conducting a Survey. This survey is designed to help The Scout Association understand more about you, the Volunteers, who make Scouting possible. Currently the number of Scout groups is limited by the number of volunteers that ...

EuroJam Needs You

Do you have what it takes to perform infront of several thousand other Scouts?

The EuroJam team are looking for performers to take part in the opening and closing ceremonies, day shows and a special event  called Celebrate Europe ...

Scouting Magazine

You should be receving the new Scouting magazine through the post over the next few days. This launch issue reflects the range of topics to be covered in the full editions. The Launch ...

Christmas Experience

Bookings are now been taken for the 2004 Christmas Experience. Due to the high popularity of this hugely successful event, groups are advised to book early to avoid disappointment.

See here ...

Network Haunt 2004

Ever heard of the Pendle witches? Network have organised a witch-hunt over Pendle Hill the day before All-Hallows-Eve. Afterwards, a fancy dress bonfire to banish the evil spirits and burn any witches ...

Scouting on the Internet

Are you aware of what WebSites are available for Scouters in East Lancashire?

Print out a copy of our factsheet "Scouting on the Internet" and pass it around ...

World Jamboree from your own home

Have you ever wanted to join a World Jamboree... from your own home?

Well now you can. The Jamboree on the Internet (JOTI) runs on the third weekend of October every year. All ...

Hyndburn On-Line

Congratulations go to Hyndburn District on the launch of their district website. Available here

Something to Say?

Has your group got something to shout about?

Did you know about the "Shouting about Scouting" publication available from Headquarters?

It gives you great ideas on how to get your message across ...

Peter Duncan to be the next Chief Scout

Actor and TV action man Peter Duncan is set to take on a new challenge as the new Chief Scout

Famous for his round-the-world expeditions, as well as his stint on Blue Peter and Duncan ...

Sir Ian McKellen to star as Baden-Powell.

'Be Prepared' a new play about the life of the Founder will be broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on Monday 12 July between 1415 and 1500 hrs. The drama by writer Andy Rashleigh features the ...

Free Ordnance Survey Resource

Ordnance Survey has completed their trio of resources with a free guide to the Navigator Badge for Pack Leaders. This gives you some programme ideas with regards to introducing your local area, navigating between two places and using a street map as well ...

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The British Youth Council (BYC) is the voice of young people in Britain today. It represents the views of young people to the government, decision-makers and the media.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Scouts, ...

Betty Clay Memorial Service

A Memorial Service to celebrate and give thanks for the life of Betty Clay will be held in Wells Cathedral, Somerset on Monday, 12th July 2004 at 2.30pm.

Betty was the youngest daughter of our Founder, Lord ...

How do you rate ScoutBase

The ScoutBase UK (SBUK) Team are constantly striving to ensure that they continue to support your Scouting work by providing an effective and comprehensive on-line resource.

To this end it would greatly assist their efforts - and thus, we hope, greatly ...

Sunflower Competition

Can you grow East Lancashires tallest Sunflower?

If you think you can, check out the Rotary Club of Blackburn West's competition and you could win £100 whilst at the same time helping to raise money to replace one of the training cabins at Bowley Scout ...

Mountain Weather

Groups planning moutaineering activites should check outthis website for a very detailed and user friendly weather forecast specifically for mountain ...

Scout Networking in Barcelona

The European Scout Office has been asked to recruit about 20 young people to serve as volunteers for one month during the World Youth Festival, Barcelona, 8 to 14 August 2004. Volunteers must be aged between 18 and 25 and be available from 22nd of July ...

IT Badge Resources

The British Computer Society, Sponsors of the IT Staged Activity Badge have now completed their on-line site to help members work through the work required for this badge.

All 5 stages are now covered ...