Nottinghamshire Scouts

Notts Scouts Communication - January 2012

In this edition:

  • Notts Scouts Join Text Giving
  • Annual Census Information
  • CRB Update
  • Amazing Group Scout Leader Events
  • Drummer and Lead Guitarist WANTED for North Notts Gangshow
  • Adventures and Activities
  • The BIG Weekend Update
  • County MAD Bookings Open
  • North Notts Gang Show Tickets
  • Notts Scouts on Facebook and Twitter 

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE SCOUTS JOIN TEXT GIVING:

This month we are launching our TextGiving function, which will hopefully make it easier for people to donate small amounts of money instantly to support the work of our charity. People can choose to donate £1/£2/£3/£5 or £10 via their mobile by texting the code TBSW12 followed by the amount to 70070. For example 'TBSW £5' to 70070.

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP CENSUS:

January 31st is the date at which we capture our membership data. Group Scout Leaders, District Commissioners and their teams will be gathering information from all sections and adults over the next month. Please support them in this process with accurate and timely information, the annual census is one of those things whereby if we all do a little then together we achieve a lot. Please also remember that a Scout is friendly and considerate and a Scout to be trusted. Our census is important for many reasons: it helps us understand who we are; helps us to celebrate growth; know where to target support and resource; where to open new sections and groups; helps groups to develop and plan for the future; supports the planning and delivery of activities, events and training; insures our members and completes the Group registration for the following year. If we deliberately give misinformation we jeopardise all of the above and put ourselves and young people at risk. More information and a useful guide can be found at www.scouts.org.uk/census   

AMAZING GSL DAYS:

There are a series of GSL days happening around the East Midlands. And what's great is that three of them are happening on our doorstep! 3rd March - Kettering, 4th March - Loughborough, 24th March - Newark, 25th March - South Normanton. The events are set to be a really good and we are again subsidising places, so that the final cost to Groups is only £10 per place. Please circulate this information to GSLs/Group Contacts etc... as it promises to be a really fantastic development event. NOT TO BE MISSED! Wouldn't it be great if we could have every Group represented. More info and booking form will be available at www.notts-scouts.org.uk/GSL

DRUMMER AND GUITARIST WANTED:

The rehearsals for the North Notts Gang Show are well underway.  The Team are looking for a Drummer and Lead Guitarist.  The Show is from the 14th to 17th March 2012 at the Mansfield Palace Theatre.  If you are interested please contact Tom Hopkinson on 078143 30588 for a chat.

ACTIVITIES AND ADVENTURES 2012:

This year's activity brochure will be available to download from Friday and contains all the information you need to book onto the County led adventurous activities. Information, electronic brochure, a print-friendly version and booking forms will be available from Friday at www.notts-scouts.org.uk/activities2012 This year there are more places and activities to support and enhance local programme then ever before. 

COUNTY MAD (MARCH ACTIVITY DAY):

Booking is now open for the annual fun challenge, which takes place on Saturday 3rd March. County MAD is an activity day for teams of 4 to 6 people. It will test your ability to think logically, to work as a team, and most importantly of all to have fun. You will be up against the clock and each other, in a sequence of challenges around Walesby Forest Scout Centre. Not all of the challenges are what they seem. For more information visit www.notts-scouts.org.uk/countymad Booking cut off is Thursday 23rd February.

THE BIG WEEKEND:

Expressions of interest is now closed and the deadline for Groups to pay their deposits has also passed. Booking for this event will open shortly and information will be sent directly to Groups who have paid their deposits. There are only 12 Groups yet to pay their deposits and numbers are looking fantastic. Activities are being booked, Sub-camps are taking shape, parties planned and information is being updated on our website, so do keep an eye on www.notts-scouts.org.uk/thebigweekend and follow @NottsScoutsTBW on Twitter.

NORTH NOTTS GANG SHOW TICKETS:

Another Scout and Guide showstopper is heading our way! Involving over 100 performers sharing their enthusiasm and talent it's a real must see for any Scout Group or family. With numbers including a monster camp, strictly come dancing and the Olympics, the show promises to be another extravaganza. Tickets are on sale now. For more information and links to booking see http://www.mansfield.gov.uk/palacetheatre/nottsgang12.htm 

SOCIAL MEDIA:

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