Archive for September, 2009

Vetting scheme could hamper Scout jamborees – Children & Young People Now

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

From Google News

Vetting scheme could hamper Scout jamborees
Children & Young People Now
Simon Carter, spokesman for the Scout Association, said the system has created problems. "For jamborees we get leaders from across the world who work

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Omnica enlisted for Scout project – OnWindows.com

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

From Google News

Omnica enlisted for Scout project
OnWindows.com
Scout Shops, the trading arm of the Scout Association, has implemented Omnica MCR and Microsoft Dynamics AX to run its Web sites, mail order and wholesale

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Six Scouts From Den 2 Earn Rank Of Eagle Scout – FortBendNow

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

From Google News


Colfax Record
Six Scouts From Den 2 Earn Rank Of Eagle Scout
FortBendNow
He is also a member of National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society, and National Eagle Scout Association. For the past three summers,
Dozier: Eagle Scouts invited to alumni cookoutLansing State Journal
Eagle Scout creates firehouse signCatskill Daily Mail

all 18 news articles »

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Church gets new chief – Norfolk Eastern Daily Press

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

From Google News


Norfolk Eastern Daily Press
Church gets new chief
Norfolk Eastern Daily Press
He is also county commissioner of Norfolk Scouts and until recently he was a trustee of the UK Scout Association. He is a deputy lieutenant of Norfolk and

and more »

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Scout success in stopping rain tax

Monday, September 28th, 2009

Scouts succeed in stopping Ofwat’s introduction of a rain tax that could have prevented Scout Groups in England and Wales from providing vital activities and support for young people.

Read More: http://www.scouts.org.uk/news/230/scout-success-in-stopping-rain-tax

End to Rain Tax storm

Monday, September 28th, 2009

The Government have announced today that it is going to intervene to stop Ofwat’s rain tax and introduce a sensible social water charging regime.

Read More: http://www.scouts.org.uk/news/230/end-to-rain-tax-storm

Lucie wows at bootcamp #TheXFactor

Sunday, September 27th, 2009

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LUCIE Jones proves she’s not a one-trick pony at the X Factor bootcamp.

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/x_factor/2654778/Lucie-Jones-wows-at-bootcamp.html

or checkout her fan site http://lucie-jones.co.uk/

Simon Weston becomes President of Scouting in Wales

Sunday, September 27th, 2009

Falkland’s veteran Simon Weston will become President Elect of the Welsh Scout Council

Read More: http://www.scouts.org.uk/news/229/simon-weston-becomes-president-of-scouting-in-wales

Liberal Democrat Leader and Deputy Leader come to Scouts Speak Up

Sunday, September 27th, 2009

The political party conference season got off to a swinging start with over 50 Explorer and Network Scouts, leaders and parents from across England and Wales taking part in Scouts Speak Up.

Read More: http://www.scouts.org.uk/news/228/liberal-democrat-leader-and-deputy-leader-come-to-scouts-speak-up

Scouts in river rescue drama

Sunday, September 27th, 2009

A group of 16-year-old Llangollen Scouts have been involved in a river rescue drama on the River Wye during their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expedition.

Read More: http://www.scouts.org.uk/news/227/scouts-in-river-rescue-drama