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In the first edition of our new look newsletter we announced a competition to decide on a new name. You may have noticed we are still lacking one.

We didn’t get many suggestions so there wouldn’t have been much of a competition! We do still want your help to name it! We have extended

the deadline until the 20 April 2012, we will then put the best suggestions to a vote on the County web site. The winning name will then receive £50worth of outdoors vouchers!

If you have a suggestions please send it to:media@cornwallscouts.org.uk

1st Enoder Scout Group has now opened, providing a Scouting provision for over 50 young people in Indian Queens.

This grant funded project was so successful that all three sections, beavers, cubs and scouts have been started to meet demand. In the coming months the young people will be taking part in all the activities that we are all used to and enjoying the opportunity to get involved in Scouting.

This would not have been possible without the enthusiasm and commitment of all the new

volunteers who have offered their time and skills to get the project off the ground. Opened with support from the South West Regional Development Service’s Taskforce and the County Development Team, the new group has seen fantastic support from young people and the local community.

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Salli Bartlett, DCC Development commented, “We know what we do works, 1st Enoder are proof of that, so if you need help with increasing youth numbers, growing your sections or even with recruiting new volunteers we have the tools to help you do it. So please get in touch.”

Happy New Year one and all!

What a fantastic start to 2012 with the news that The Duchess of Cambridge will be volunteering with

us. This will undoubtedly present many wonderful opportunities to showcase Scouting in the coming

months and far beyond.

2011 was truly a great year for Scouting around the County. Great events, great coverage, a visit from

the Chief Scout, increased membership and more expressions of interest from adults seeking to join

our ever increasing family. You have already seen, on the fi rst pages of this newsletter, the exciting

story about our newest group! I am really pleased to be able to trumpet the fabulous work that our

leadership teams are engaged with and it is quite amazing to know that collectively we are making a

huge difference to the young people of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

I’ve enjoyed getting out and about, catching up with lot’s of you, sharing in some great events and some

proud moments. Recognising the extraordinary work that you all undertake means a great deal to me

and I try my very hardest to attend as many meetings and events as I can. Unfortunately, I can’t get to

them all as from time to time, I am held back by my commitments at work. Running a Hotel keeps me

busy at the best of times, so here is an extra thank you for putting up with me!

Please continue to build on our on-going commitment to place the recruitment and retention of adults

at the forefront of our strategy as we develop action plans to achieve our vision towards 2018. At every

opportunity, we are seeking to engage more adults in whatever way we can, so that we can continue to

support our Leaders and wherever possible seek to introduce Scouting to communities that have not

previously been able to join us.

Updates and New Launches for 2012

A new resource to support leaders who may have to deal with communication issues with young people

in their section is now available. The resource provides support for dealing with needs such as specifi c

language impairment, dyslexia and dyspraxia, hearing impairment and autistic spectrum disorders. You

can view it here: http://bit.ly/s87DKx

In addition, improved support for group executive committee roles is now also available, with guides

to being group chairman, secretary, treasurer and supporter hosted on Member resources. These are

discussed in more detail later in the newsletter.

Please be aware that the revised version of POR is now live on the main Scout web site and includes

a few updates. The updated version can be found here: www.scouts.org.uk/por

It may also be useful to know that coming out soon is an updated version of training modules 13

(Growing the Movement- Leaders) and 21 (Growing the Movement – Managers).

UK Membership Management System

Work is in progress to develop and deliver a new membership management system for volunteers.

Currently the project team at Gilwell Park are seeking a supplier to provide a new membership system

that will meet all requirements. These requirements have been collated following extensive research

with members and staff.

Once a supplier is found the timeline for delivery and new tools the system will offer members will be

confi rmed.

The County Commissioners Round up . . .

UK Volunteer Vacancies Promotion

A number of volunteer vacancies on national project teams are currently being advertised on the

website. These will include opportunities to input into core programme resources and have a hand in

organising a creative activities event for young people. These posts will give members the chance to

make a big impact on the lives of young people. So if you fancy a ‘BIG’ challenge – check out this link:

http://www.scouts.org.uk/cms.php?pageid=2027

Style Guide for Written Communication in Scouting

The style guide for The Scout Association has been updated to ensure it stays relevant and to keep

communication clear for the newest of members. The style guide will help promote accuracy and

consistency throughout The Association’s written communications, not just from HQ but locally too. It

aims to encourage a recognisable family style, and establish standard good practice. The style guide

should be regarded as a set of guidelines; it is not intended to ‘cramp your style’ and is certainly worth

a look. You can check it out here: www.scouts.org.uk/styleguide

Impact StudyWe’ve had great feedback following the launch of our UK independent Impact Study and in particular

to the supporting resources. The study can assist us locally in highlighting how Scouting delivers real

benefi ts to its members and stakeholders through its programme, method, activities and values. This

is particularly appropriate with social cohesion being a current hot issue and helps us explain that

Scouting can be part of a solution. Make yourself a cuppa and have a read through the pages. The

impact study and supporting resources are available here: www.scouts.org.uk/impactstudy

Support for Leaders to Recruit Extra Help from Parents

Over the last three years The Big Adventure has proved that inviting parents to help run a camp can

lead to them offering more support to their child’s section. The Big Adventure is back in 2012 with a

more practical approach for leaders. New information will be live on the UK Member resources (web

pages) this month, providing support and advice on how to approach parents to help at a camp and how

to follow up with parents afterwards. More information will also be in this month’s Scouting magazine

and online at the following pages: www.scouts.org.uk/bigadventure

And FinallyIn closing, may I just say a very big ‘thank you’ for your help and support through 2011. We really are

making a real difference to the lives of increasing numbers of young people across Cornwall and the

Isles of Scilly, with so many great stories to tell. It’s just going to keep getting better as increasing

numbers of people appreciate the fun and adventure we offer and the positive impact we have.

Thank you again for being brilliant!

Yours sincerely,

County Commissioner

Cornwall Scouts

have all the Leaders and parents that support them. Well done everyone!”

Almost 100 certificates were presented on the day, with recipients receiving various Scouting awards from Chief Scout Gold Awards through to Queen’s Scout Awards. The ceremony also included the presentation of 38 Duke of Edinburgh Awards, from Bronze through to Gold. A fabulous achievement for all involved.

The ceremony marked the end of another year full of adventure and Scouting achievement. Everyone at Cornwall Scouts is now looking forward to another fantastic year in 2012.

On Sunday 22 January 2012, 79 Scouts, Explorer Scouts and Scout Network members gathered at County Hall to celebrate their Scouting achievements.

In front of proud parents and leaders, the young people from across Cornwall received various awards from Neil Slade, Bob Ellis, Tony Garvin and Ian Carvell at a ceremony held in the Council Chambers at County Hall, Truro. Neil Slade, commented “It’s absolutely wonderful to see so many young people doing such great things and achieving these awards. They have all worked incredibly hard and so

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At the end of last month over 70 scouts from across Cornwall gathered at Nine Ashes Scout Activity Centre, near Bodmin to practice their traditional Scouting skills and learn some new ones.

The weekend saw the scouts camping under canvas in patrols. They spent their time chopping fire wood, cooking on open fires, making camp gadgets and constructing camp gateways. As well as the time they spent building their patrol areas they also got to learn some new skills including hay box cooking, whittling and building camp ovens.

Saturday evening saw the scouts light their patrol fires before cooking

their evening meals and heating their porridge to put in their hay box ready for the next morning, when it should be nicely cooked and ready to eat. Once the washing up had been finished they gathered around the camp fire for some traditional scout songs and sketches, before heading for their sleeping bags.

It wasn’t just a weekend for the young people, but a chance for the Leaders and other adults to share their experiences and skills. The leaders patrol thoroughly enjoyed their weekend at camp!

Despite the mud and cold temperatures everyone seemed to thoroughly enjoy the weekend. Many went home with a crocked spoon or bent tent peg that they had whittled from a branch, but they all went home happy, having enjoyed a weekend packed with traditional Scouting.

In the summer of 2013 nine young people and two Leaders from the County will be joining 72 other Explorers and Scout Network Members from across the South West on the trip of a lifetime to Madagascar.

Madagascar 2013 is a large and ambitious expedition with the aim of developing young people in Scouting through an international experience, building strong lasting relationships through close cooperation with local Malagasy people and delivering credible benefits to local partners through defined project work.

It will offer huge challenges and even greater rewards to all leaders and participants alike, by developing strong international friendships, building cross-cultural understanding, while exploring one of the world’s most unique and diverse countries.

The expedition will take place over approximately four weeks in summer 2013. Comprised of four contingents there will be a variety of activities undertaken by the participants. With three contingents taking on the challenge of completing the Explorer Belt expedition and one working with local partners on community and

Scouting projects. It won’t all be work and no play however, as following the Explorer Belt or Project there will be a variety of opportunities to further explore Madagascar. Taking in the sun on tropical beaches, watching lemurs in tropical forests or climbing in some of the countries mountains, the possibilities are almost endless.

Preparation and fundraising are well underway and everyone is looking forward to the trip of a lifetime.

To find out more about the expedition visit: mad13.org.uk

ShelterBox opens its doors to the public for a chance to see behind the scenes at a front line aid agency. Go on a warehouse tour, watch short films, find out about what goes into a box, how it gets packed, how we track our weather related disasters with the Met Office, information on how you can get involved, refreshments and more!Throughout the day, staff and ShelterBox Response Team members will be on hand to discuss ShelterBox’s work and how it has helped to protect and save lives around the world.

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Follow us online:Starting at Bassets Cove the 35 mile route crosses Cornwall, over 1 or 2 days. [Open to all members of Scouting and Guiding aged 10 or over.]

For our young adventurers why not come and take part in the Beaver Challenge on 21st April?

For more info contact:

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The adult training scheme is not just there to support leaders, but all adults in Scouting. How is a treasurer meant to successfully fulfil their role if they don’t have all the skills they need to do it?

We provide our Leaders with the skills and knowledge that they need to run their sections but often neglect those who support our Groups behind the scenes. A well trained executive committee member will be of far more benefit than one that has been thrown in at the deep end with no support.

Executive committees are often left to their own devices or simply there to tick a box. Left believing that they all know what they are doing and assuming that as no one has told them otherwise they are doing it right! Why leave your committee in the dark? Get them working properly to support your Group.

Paul Coombs, the newly appointed Chairman at 1st Helston Scout Group highlights his experience of taking on the role:

“Do you want to be our group chairman?”

“What does it entail?” I replied to the two young uniformed females who

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had accosted me in the middle of a rugby pitch as I was collecting a cub from a day out.

“Well there will only be three or four meetings a year and you have to work with the GSL. That’s me at the moment until the real one gets back from sea.”

“OK then. It doesn’t sound like anything I cannot cope with.”

That was my introduction to the workings of the Scout movement. I knew about the Scouts, of course, as I had been a cub myself fifty years ago! And I had spent 30 years with the Air Cadets. How different could it be?

Well I had no idea until I attended training for the introductory modules. Which I swiftly followed by another training day specifically for secretaries, chairmen and treasurers. What valuable days these turned out to be. I learnt so much about the organisation and what was actually expected of me as Chairman.

The information was professionally presented and I was able to listen to others with years of experience. What an insight I had and what an increase on the three or four

meetings a year!!! Not only that, we were given a lot of easy to read literature which I can refer to as I need it in the future. I also was able to put faces to names and met some very useful people.

The training came at the right time for me and I can only recommend that all office holders take the opportunity to attend these days. I’m not sure whether it will make me a better Chairman but at least I am better informed and know what I should be doing and what everybody else should be doing.

Thank you Simon et al.

Training is there to support all adults in Scouting it shouldn’t be seen as something you have to do but something you want to do to enhance your skills and ensure that you have all the tools you need for the job.

The County training team are there to support all our adult volunteers. If you have a question about training or specific training requirements check out the web site for future training dates or get in touch with the team: training@cornwallscouts.org.uk

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The Big Lottery Fund is inviting organisations to apply for a share of £10m that will be spent on five projects over a two-year period.

The Lloyds TSB Foundation for England and Wales celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, and has £25m to give to charities that help disadvantaged people to play a fuller role in the community.

The Co-operative Membership Community Fund is a grants scheme which helps local communities throughout the UK. Between £100 and £2,000 is available for positive work in the community.

The Cornwall Community Foundation have recently launched The Queens Jubilee Fund. This Fund is for the support of communities/groups wishing to celebrate The Queens Diamond Jubilee in 2012. The events should honour the 60 year reign of Queen Elizabeth II. The Foundation is looking for applications with requests to contribute towards; event insurance, Marquee Hire, Equipment Hire, Supplies and Entertainment and other community celebration related costs.The Foundation will be welcoming applications from, Community Groups, Clubs, Friends Associations and other not for profit organisations, whose primary beneficiaries are resident in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.

Guidelines and application forms are available from their website. www.cornwallfoundation.com

www.cornwallscouts.org.uk/funding

For full details of funding opportunities currently available please visit:

Getting hold of a load of weird and

wonderful edible bugs and 1000 year

old eggs may not be that easy but

there are a few variations on the idea

that can easily be reproduced for any

section.

You can take 2 approaches to this;

firstly you could just use some weird

ingredients or things young people

don’t normally like to eat, smelly

cheese, sardines, capers, gherkins,

lychee fruit etc and see how many of

them will give the weird and wonderful

a try. Alternatively you could blind

fold the young person and pretend

normal things are something else, cold

spaghetti (worms), peeled grape (fish

eyes), cold beans (fish hearts), pickled

walnuts (brains). Use your imagination

and see what wonderfully gruesome

ideas you can come up with.

N.B - Don’t forget to check for allergies before

you start any activity involving food.

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Check out Programmes Online for loads of great activities, challenges, games, ideas and much, much more....Find it here:www.scouts.org.uk/pol

Is a UK-wide fundraising initiative, supported by B&Q, to help Scouts ‘do 1 thing’ to have an impact on their community

Scout Community Week gives us the chance to work together on community projects or events to raise money for local and national Scouting.

Taking place from 14–20 May 2012, Scout Community Week takes Scout Job Week to the next level, offering sections, Groups and Districts the opportunity to design a fundraising project which delivers real benefit to the local community.

For more information visit: www.scouts.org.uk/community

A range of posters to advertise your event are also available from the Print Centre

The courses are open to any adult in Scouting who has an interest in the media and external communications. The training will help you gain a better understanding of the value of the Scout brand. It will sharpen your ability to spot and craft a fresh media story and be able to pitch it to journalists.

For more information please contact: media@cornwallscouts.org.uk

An Occasional Helper is anyone in England, Wales or Northern Ireland who is required to complete a Criminal Records check but who is not taking on a formal appointment in Scouting.

If anyone is helping in a Section on a regular basis, they should be encouraged to become a Sectional Assistant or Scout Active Support Member rather than an Occasional Helper.

The key differences that you should be aware of are; that Sectional Assistants and Scout Active Support Members receive a number of additional benefits including Scouting magazine, Scouting Plus, a higher level of insurance coverage and training to support them in their role. They also accrue service for their role in Scouting.

Executive Committee Members are also formal appointments and should not be recorded as Occasional Helpers. It is important that they complete the Adult Application (AA) or Change of Role (CR) Form to ensure that they read and sign the charity trustee declaration.

For more information visit: www.scouts.org.uk/noticeboard/383

somewhereto_ is a new project helping young people aged 16 – 25 years to find the spaces they need to do the things they love within sports, culture and the arts.

For more information visit www.somewhereto.com

This year’s Gilwell Reunion will take place between 7-9 September. More information about the programme and booking instructions will be given to members in the spring. It would be great to see a strong Cornish

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representation there. It is a great weekend to catch up with old friends whilst making new ones at the same time.

Our Sporting Adventure is full of activities inspired by the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. On 1 January 2012 the competition began and members can now visit the website, register a team and start competing against each other.

For more information visit: www.oursportingadventure.scouts.org.uk

The Olympic torch relay is a great way to get involved in this years Olympic games. The torch passes through the County on Saturday 19 May 2012. It would be great to get as many groups as possible involved in this once in a life time event.

To find out what is happening in your town, contact your DC to find out the contact details for your local coordinator.

If you do decide to get involved, let us know, we would love to hear your stories. Send your event details to: media@cornwallscouts.org.uk

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It is with great sadness that I have to report to you that Reverend Barrington Bennetts passed away last

evening, on 23 December 2011.

Barrington had always wanted to be a Scout, but was persuaded by his Father to join the Boys Brigade.

However approximately 15 years ago he was asked to be the District Chaplain for Falmouth District. He

was so pleased and pursued the role with great aplomb, promoting the Movement as much as he could.

He had not enjoyed good health during the last few months, but this did not stop him from leading the

recent Remembrance Day in Falmouth and having spoken to him afterwards, he was so proud to see

so many young people representing Scouting.

He leaves his wife June, who is also very ill.

God Rest His Sole.

Colin WellingtonSecretaryCornwall County Scout Council

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Brian Bickle, who was a Section Assistant at

1st Launceston Beaver Colony for over 20 years. With Brian’s assistance the Beaver Colony went from

strength to strength, which at its height required the opening of a second colony to accommodate all

the children on a lengthy waiting list.Brian was very well known within Launceston, partly through Beavers, but also through The Hardware

Centre – a highly regarded outlet situated right in the centre of town. Brian had many hobbies and was

a member of various different organisations and associations, always prepared to give his time and

energy wholeheartedly.Brian will be best remembered by those that knew him for

being a true gentleman – polite and modest with great

patience, loyalty and generosity of spirit.Thank you, Brian, you are missed by us all who had the privilege of knowing you.Morag DyerGroup Scout Leader1st Launceston Scout Group

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2012 is a special year for Her Majesty the Queen, it is 60 years since she became Queen of the Commonwealth and Patron of The Scout Association.

To mark the occasion, Scout Groups from across the Country will be lighting a chain of Beacons. Bruno Peek Pageant master for The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Beacons has specifically asked for Cornwall’s Explorers , Scouts , Cubs and Beavers to take part in the national celebration of The Queens Diamond Jubilee on the 4th June 2012.

What have we been asked to do? Each Scout District has been asked to nominate a coordinator to organise a beacon for each district within the County.

This is a fantastic opportunity for Scouts from across Cornwall to take an active part in the national celebrations by organising a district event to build and light a beacon.

The National Pageant master and his team will be offering helpful tips and advice on how to organise the event , details of which are available on the link below. www.diamondjubileebeacons.co.uk

For further details of you district event please contact your District Commissioner.

The beacons will join hundreds of others being lit around the Country, including:

The Highest school in Great Britain (with only 10 pupils).

His Grace the Duke of Westminster is lighting Beacons on three of his estates.

Church Tower beacons will be lit on the battlements of HM Tower of London, St James’s Palace and Lambeth Palace.

Hadrian’s Wall Heritage are lighting 60 beacons along the length of Hadrian’s Wall - each beacon representing a year in the life of the Queen’s reign.

Why not make a day of it and think about celebrating the DiamondJubilee with other activities or events.

Why not make links with other Scouting or Guiding groups and enjoy joint activities where possible. This is a great opportunity for members from both organisations to plan and run joint activities throughout the Jubilee year to highlight and celebrate our shared Patron. Included are some ideas taken from the Scout Association’s Activity Pack based on the themes of ‘Diamonds’, ‘All things 60’ and ‘Jubilee’. The full activity pack along with other ideas is available from:www.scouts.org.uk/jubilee

All things 60:Hold a joint games evening. Can you include 60 different games in your programme? Skipping, hoops and marbles were all popular 60 years ago and could be included.

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THE NOTICEBOARD

Need a chair?3rd Bodmin Scout Group have an excess

number of stacking school chairs. If you

are short of a few seats and are interested,

contact them for more information:

group@3rdbodmin.org.uk

Events...Do you have an event coming up?

Then why don’t you make use of the Counties Mobile Display Unit? A great tool for both adult and youth recruitment.To book the Display Unit contact: development@cornwallscouts.org.uk

Got something for the

board? We would love to

hear from you. Send your notices to:

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Want to know more?For more information on current vacancies or to find out how to apply, visit:

www.cornwallscouts.org.uk/news/vacancies/

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ACC Scout Network:Your role would be to assist the County

Commissioner with the running of the

Section, including the personal support

and encouragement of County and District

Scout Network Leaders and members.

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Youth Spokesperson:Young People are Scouting. Only they can convey the fun, challenge and adventure that Scouting offers as they are experiencing it first hand. In recent years, Scouting has encouraged young people to speak about their experiences to print, broadcast and online journalists.

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Local Development Ambassador:Your role will be working with the County Development team to support local Scouting in a number of ways.

Don’t forget to order your copies of the Trust’s new Campfire Songbook!

Updates...

Other Updates...There have been updates made

to some of the snowsport fact

sheets, including Skiing and

Snowboarding resources. Make

sure you are using the current

guideance:www.scouts.org.uk/activitiesupdates Connect with us..You can now connect with us more easily on the web using both facebook and google+. We will be making the most of internet more and more to keep in touch with both Leaders and members. Find us:Facebook: /cornwallscoutsGoogle+: Cornwall Scouts

Paddle Sports Update...There are new rules and guidance for some paddle sport activities. The changes aren’t massive, but they should add some clarity while still ensuring activities remain safe for our Members. Read more:www.scouts.org.uk/activitiesupdates

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Is the place to find out about events,

updates, training, funding opportunities,

vacancies and much much more.

POR Update...

There latest version of POR is

now available. (JAN 2012)