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NOTTINGHAM GANG SHOW 2011 AUDITIONS

The 2011 Gang Show will be held in the Theatre Royal from Monday 28th March to Saturday 2nd April which might seem some way ahead but coming soon are the auditions.

Senior Cast:

Scouts, Explorers, Network, Leaders - Sunday 19th September OR Tuesday 21st September 2010

Junior Cast:

Cubs - Saturday 16th October 2010

Flyer available with full details of venues etc

OVER 1300 SCOUTS 'GO WILD IN NOTTS' AT MASSIVE ADVENTURE ACTIVITY DAY

Saturday 17th July: Over 1300 Scouts from the length and breadth of the county converged on the National Watersports Centre at Holme Pierrepont for a fun and challenge filled day of adventurous activities.

Activity Day 2 This was the first ever one-day event of its kind run by the County which enabled the Scouts to take part in a variety of water activities, including; kayaking, dragon boating, raft building, knee-boarding, sailing, power boating and giant water slide.

Activity Day 5 There were also loads of land-based activities for the Scouts to have a go at including inflatable castles, slides and obstacle courses, BMX biking, go karting, catapult challenge, climbing, giant games, balloon modelling, pyrography, crystal maze, tent pitching competitions, radio presenting and bungee run.

Activity Day Local businesses and organisations came out in force to support the Scouts in providing an unforgettable day. Nottingham Rugby provided a rugby skills activity and 2 players, John Lewis donated £1000 and 1500 re-usable carry bags to encourage the youngsters to re-use and recycle, the Chairman of the County Council co-hosted a reception to thank volunteers who enable children and young people to achieve so much.

Chief Scout, Bear Grylls said, "The Scout Movement is a worldwide force for good and at the heart it says that young people have the right to an adventure."

County Commissioner Kathryn Wills said, "Seeing the Scouts having such fun and trying so many new activities is truly wonderful. Scouting is all about enabling young people to enrich their lives and those of people around them and this activity has certainly done that!"

NEWARK SCOUTS HOST 40 SCOUTS FROM THE CZECH REPUBLIC

25th July - 8th August 2010:

Newark Czech Camp 80 Scouts from Newark host an international experience right on their doorstep. 40 Scouts from Kolin in the Czech Republic have made camp in the grounds of Kelham Hall near Newark as part of a giant exchange programme that saw over 30 Newark Scouts visit Kolin for 2 weeks last year.

The Newark Scouts are providing a packed itinerary for their Czech friends to make sure they see the best of what the local area has to offer; they plan to take them to a roller disco and swimming in Southwell; enjoy water activities at Farndon; go walking and biking in Derbyshire; climbing, caving, archery and high ropes at nearby Walesby Forest Scout Activity Centre; they will be challenged to a treasure hunt in Rufford Park; and will also spend a day in Newark town centre, visiting the Castle, Church and Town Hall where they will be hosted by the Mayor Tony Roberts.

Newark Czech Camp Since International development is at the heart of Scouting and one of its core aims DCC Matt Rooney says "This event clearly shows the Newark and Czech Scouts commitment to making the world a better place, by celebrating cultures and ideas they are showing the world that it is possible for people from different countries to get along and learn from each other"

Newark DC, Richard Moyses, said this event was a real coup for Newark "We are really proud of where we come from and we are so pleased that we are able to show our Czech counterparts all of the places and things that make our community so special. The Scouts are having a brilliant time and are excited about the week ahead."

The 2 week extravaganza has been 12 months in the planning and has been organised by a core team of volunteers with support from the Newark and Sherwood Council who have provided an amazing setting for this special event.

Newark Czech Camp Louis Marsden-Walters an Explorer Scout from 7th Newark said "I've met everybody already and they're all really cool. I've never done anything like this before its really exciting and I'm looking forward to doing all the activities. It's amazing and it's good practice for next year when I will be meeting up with 30,000 Scouts from all over the world at the World Scout Jamboree in Sweden!"