Latest updates from Worcester District Scouts http://www.WorcesterScouts.org.uk en-gb 29 Aug 2010 21:01:00 GMT http://www.aqtr37.dsl.pipex.com/wds3/images/district badge-bnr.gif http://www.worcesterscouts.org.uk Join the Adventure 72 87 The District Scout Carol Service has been moved to Monday 6th December. 29 Aug 2010 20:00:00 GMT http://www.worcesterscouts.org.uk Website Activities 48 A team of Explorers from the Worcester West Explorer Unit based in Hallow won the Dragnet 2010 competition. 29 Aug 2010 20:00:00 GMT http://www.worcesterscouts.org.uk/Info/Reports/2010/1007Dragnet.htm Explorers Network 47 Mark Strain has been appointed the District Commissioner for Worcester District. 13 Jun 2010 20:00:00 GMT http://www.worcesterscouts.org.uk/Info/District/Events/2010/1006DCMessage.htm Appointments 46 There will be a fire skills training camp for Scouts on 11th/12th September. Limited places, book early. 7 Jun 2010 20:00:00 GMT http://www.worcesterscouts.org.uk/Info/District/Events/2010/1009ScoutFires.htm Scouts 45 On Saturday 8 May 2010, 42 Scouts from ten Scout Troops in Worcester descended upon the Scout Hut in Claines for the Scout Survivor Training Day. 12 May 2010 20:00:00 GMT http://www.worcesterscouts.org.uk/Info/Reports/2010/1005Survivor.htm Scouts 44 Over the weekend of May 7th-9th 22 Cub Scouts from three packs, 1st, 6th and 20th travelled to Newchurch Powys in an  attempt to gain the Outdoor Challenge Plus badge. 11 May 2010 20:00:00 GMT http://www.worcesterscouts.org.uk/Info/Reports/2010/1005CubCamp.htm Cubs 43 Worcester District AGM is being held on Monday evening May 24th at Lady Huntingdon's Hall, Deansway 8.00pm for 8.15pm. The business side of the meeting will be very short, you are then invited to enjoy a glass of wine or a soft drink, a few light refreshments and a chance to chat with fellow leaders without the young people and if you wish, our County Commissioner, Jenny Newman. 1 May 2010 20:00:00 GMT http://www.worcesterscouts.org.uk Leaders 42 The Scout Sports will take place on Friday 14th May at the Athletics Track at Nunnery Wood Sports Complex. 1 May 2010 20:00:00 GMT http://www.worcesterscouts.org.uk/Info/District/Events/2010/1005ScoutSports.htm Scouts 41 The County Activate team are running several Climbing Instructor courses in 2010 at Rhydd Covert, Kinver and Symonds Yat. 18 Feb 2010 20:00:00 GMT http://www.worcesterscouts.org.uk/Info/County/2010/ClimbCourses2010.htm Leaders 40 The Worcester Scout District, the people who support your local Scout Group are seeking someone with energy and enthusiasm to lead them in the role of District Commissioner. http://www.worcesterscouts.org.uk/Info/District/DC2010/DC2010.htm Vacancies 39 Wed, 04 Feb 2010 07:00:01 GMT This year the St. George's Day service will take place in Worcester Cathedral on Sunday 25th April. All members should be assembled in Angel Place by 1:15 p.m. http://www.worcesterscouts.org.uk/Info/District/Events/2010/StGeorgesDay2010.htm Activities Beavers Cubs Scouts Explorers 38 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 07:00:01 GMT One Sunday morning a month through till May we will be running air rifle shooting at Hallow HQ open to all Scouts, Explorers and Leaders. 07 Jan 2010 20:00:00 GMT http://www.worcesterscouts.org.uk/Info/District/Events/2010/AirRifles.htm Explorers Scouts Leaders 37 Explorer Scouts and Scouts from Worcester planted a new hedge at the Worcestershire Wildlife Trust's Lower Smite Farm. 27 Oct 2009 20:00:00 GMT http://www.worcesterscouts.org.uk/Info/Reports/0910ESWWT.htm Explorers 36 A group of Explorer Scouts from Worcester enjoyed an evening trying out SCUBA diving with the Worcester Divers at Sansome Walk swimming pool. 27 Oct 2009 20:00:00 GMT http://www.worcesterscouts.org.uk/Info/Reports/0910ESScuba.htm Explorers 35 Worcester Explorers took part in the 18th National Youth Dragon Boat Championship at Longridge near Marlow in Buckinghamshire. 26 Sep 2009 20:00:00 GMT http://www.worcesterscouts.org.uk/Info/Reports/0909DragonBoat.htm Explorers 34 On Saturday 17th October the District Team have booked the Guildhall forecourt, between the railings and the building, to put on a promotional display of Scouting in Worcester 19 Sep 2009 21:00:00 GMT http://www.worcesterscouts.org.uk/Info/District/Events/2009/0909RecruitmentDay2009.htm Leaders 33 The sun shone and the pond at Brockamin was beautifully clear for the Scout and Explorer Fishing Competition 19 Sep 2009 20:00:00 GMT http://www.worcesterscouts.org.uk/Info/Reports/0909Fishing.htm Scouts Explorers 32 14 Scouts took part in a day where they learned how to use an axe and a saw, the burning properties of wood, the use of flints and matches as well as having a quiz to test their knowledge. 13 Sep 2009 20:00:00 GMT http://www.worcesterscouts.org.uk/Info/Reports/0909Firelighting.htm Scouts 31 Saturday 27th June was a busy day when 14 Scouts turned up at Hallow Scout Hut to learn about fishing. http://www.worcesterscouts.org.uk/Info/Reports/0906FishingDay1.htm Scouts 30 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 20:00:00 GMT Several hundred, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers enjoyed a fun-filled weekend at Blackwell Court. http://www.worcesterscouts.org.uk/Info/Reports/0906DistrictCamp.htm Activities Beavers Cubs Scouts Explorers 29 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT All 16 years and under can get free swimming at their local swimming baths for up to two years. Follow the link to register for free swimming at Sansome Walk baths. http://www.harpersfitness.co.uk/assets/media/files/Free Swim under 16 worcester.pdf Activities Beavers Cubs Scouts Explorers 28 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMT There will be a fishing day open to all Scouts and Explorer Scouts where instruction will be provided on many aspects of fishing. http://www.worcesterscouts.org.uk/Info/District/Events/2009/FishingComp2009.htm Activities Scouts Explorers 27 Sun, 19 Apr 2009 07:00:01 GMT A days angling for Scouts and Explorers at one of the top pools in Worcester. Limited places so book early. http://www.worcesterscouts.org.uk/Info/District/Events/2009/FishingComp2009.htm Activities Scouts Explorers 26 Sun, 19 Apr 2009 07:00:01 GMT This year the St. George's Day service will take place in Worcester Cathedral on Sunday 26th April. All members should be assembled in Angel Place by 1:15 p.m. http://www.worcesterscouts.org.uk/Info/District/Events/2009/StGeorgesDay2009.htm Activities Beavers Cubs Scouts Explorers 25 Sat, 18 Apr 2009 07:00:01 GMT The 22nd World Scout Jamboree will be held in Kristianstad, Southern Sweden, from 27th July – 7th August 2011. Hereford and Worcester Scout County are seeking to appoint a Unit Leader to head the County contingent. http://www.worcesterscouts.org.uk/Info/WSJ2011/WSJ2011.htm Activities Appointments WSJ2011 24 Sat, 7 Mar 2009 07:00:01 GMT 40 Scouts in ten teams took part in the annual Brian and Josie Poole Shield cooking a 3 course meal on open fires with no pots or pans http://www.worcesterscouts.org.uk/Info/Reports/0902BJPS2009.htm Activities Scouts 23 Thu, 12 Feb 2009 07:00:01 GMT 106 Beaver Scouts from ten Colonies in Worcester District took part in the District Beaver Scout bash on 6th December 2008. http://www.worcesterscouts.org.uk/Info/Reports/0812BeaverBash.htm Activities Beavers 22 Sun, 7 Dec 2008 15:00:01 GMT On the weekend of 14th - 16th November 2008 three teams of Explorers Scouts from Worcester District took part in the first annual Operation Camp Cockerel. http://www.worcesterscouts.org.uk/Info/Reports/0811CampCockerel.htm Activities Explorers 21 Sun, 30 Nov 2008 07:00:01 GMT The Spreckley Shield Competition for Scouts took place at Warren Oak. Scouts from various Worcester Groups took part in a wide range of activities. http://www.worcesterscouts.org.uk/Info/Reports/0811SpreckleyShield.htm Activities Scouts 20 Sun, 30 Nov 2008 07:00:01 GMT The Brian and Josie Poole Shield is a backwoods cooking completion for teams of four Scouts. Entries for next years competition are due by 15th January. http://www.worcesterscouts.org.uk/Sections/Scouts/Competitions/BJPShield2009.htm Activities Scouts 19 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 07:00:01 GMT During October 2008 Explorer Scouts and Leaders from Worcester District went on a week long trip to Morocco. The idea was to climb Jbel Toubkal (4167m - 6668ft), the highest mountain in North Africa. http://www.worcesterscouts.org.uk/Info/Reports/0810MoroccoDiary.htm Activities Explorers 1 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:00:01 GMT Cubs Scouts from 6 Worcester Groups competed for the District Archery trophy on Saturday 15th November. http://www.worcesterscouts.org.uk/Info/Reports/0811CubArchery.htm Activities Cubs 18 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:00:01 GMT Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers from Worcester, Kidderminster, Malvern and Stourport enjoyed a weekend of activities at Rhydd Covert including talking to the International Space Station. http://www.worcesterscouts.org.uk/Info/Reports/0810JOTA2008.htm Activities Beavers Cubs Scouts Explorers 17 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 07:00:01 GMT At the last District Leaders Meeting a new protocol for security at District Events and Camps was discussed. Would all leaders please make themselves aware of the information contained in the new instructions and ensure that they assist the District in meeting the criteria set. http://www.worcesterscouts.org.uk/Info/District/Events/Security.htm Activities 16 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 07:00:01 GMT On Saturday 18th October, Beavers and Cubs from Groups in Worcester met at 10th Worcester HQ, Crown East, Worcester to enjoy activities together. http://www.worcesterscouts.org.uk/Info\Reports\0810BlinCDay.htm Beavers Cubs 15 Sun, 19 Oct 2008 07:00:01 GMT Provisional dates for Worcester District activities in 2009 have been published. http://www.worcesterscouts.org.uk/Info/District/Calendar.htm#2009 Activities Website 14 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 07:00:00 GMT Jan Hayden currently ADC(Beavers) has been announced as the new District Commissioner for the Worcester District. She will take up the position on the 1st November 2008 on the retirement of the current District Commissioner Nigel Brooks. http://www.worcesterscouts.org.uk/ Appointments 13 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:45:00 GMT On Saturday 27th September 105 Beaver Scouts, Leaders and helpers from Worcester District went off to Hatton Country World for a fine day out. http://www.worcesterscouts.org.uk/Info/Reports/0809BeaversHattonPark.htm Beavers 11 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 15:30:00 GMT Kidderminster District Scouts are running an activity camp and incident incident camp at Rhydd Covert on the 14th-16th November. This event is for Explorer Scouts and is modelled on Bald Eagle. For more information and application forms follow the link to Kidderminster District's website. http://www.kidderminsterscouts.org.uk/explorers.htm Activities Explorers 9 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 07:10:01 GMT There have been a couple of changes to the District calendar. The Speckley Shield competition for Scouts will now be run on 29th Nov, and the District Carol Service at the Cathedral is now on the 15th December. http://www.worcesterscouts.org.uk/Info/District/Calendar.htm Activities Website 8 Tue, 16 Sep 2008 07:00:01 GMT Jamboree On The Air 2008 will again be based at Rhydd Covert Kidderminster. This year there are even more activities, bases and opportunities to do badge work and have lots of fun. http://www.worcesterscouts.org.uk/Info/District/Events/2008/JOTA2008.htm Activities 7 Mon, 15 Sep 2008 13:00:01 GMT The dates of the Leader Training Module courses for 2009-2010 are now available. http://www.worcesterscouts.org.uk/Info/Training/TrainingModules.htm Adult Training 2 Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:00:01 GMT An RSS feed has been added to allow users to subscribe to updates to the website http://www.worcesterscouts.org.uk Website 0 Fri, 12 Sep 2008 08:30:01 GMT 112 Cub Scouts, 44 leaders, helpers and Explorer Scouts attended Worcester District Cub Scout Silver Totem Camp at Warren Oak, Ledbury for a weekend of Scouting activities. http://www.worcesterscouts.org.uk/Info/Reports/0806CubsSilverTotem.htm Cubs 4 Sat, 28 Jun 2008 20:00:01 GMT On Sunday 8th June, in glorious sunshine Worcester District Beaver Scouts took part in a Fun Day at Kempsey to raise money for Acorns Children’s Hospice http://www.worcesterscouts.org.uk/Info/Reports/0806BeaverFunDay.htm Beavers 5 Sun, 8 Jun 2008 08:30:01 GMT On Saturday 8th March Beavers and Cubs joined to together for a morning of sharing activities such as Ballista’s, Fire Lighting, Cooking Twists, Smoke Tiles, Map Treasure Hunt, Bookmarks, a Quiz and Easter Egg Cakes at their traditional BlinC meeting. http://www.worcesterscouts.org.uk/Info\Reports\0803BlinCDay.htm Beavers Cubs 6 Sat, 8 Mar 2008 20:30:01 GMT