CONTENTS -

• We’re getting bigger…
• The County Commissioners Roundup.
• Congratulations – County Award Ceremony
• County Patrol Camp
• Off on an Adventure…
• Training – It’s not just for Leaders
• Notices, Events & Info
• Jubilee Beacons
• The noticeboard.

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

Leader assists cubs around the blind fold trail.

Cub puts his fears aside as he tackles the climbing wall.

Cubs battle it out on the race track.

Last weekend over 200 cubs from across the County met at Nine Ashes scout activity centre, near Bodmin to enjoy a day of activities, games and crafts.

Over the two days cubs, from all over Cornwall enjoyed a variety of adventurous activities, including climbing, archery, orienteering and pedal karting. The sixers and seconders, who are normally made up of the older members of the cub pack also spent some time learning about the scout troop, equipping them with the knowledge they need to make a successful progression in to the next section. Thomas, who has only just been promoted to seconder, said “I really can’t wait to be a scout, we get to do all of this and loads more stuff as well! I love Scouting!”

As well as all the adventurous activities outside the cubs got to briefly enjoy the warmth inside. There they got the chance to create a Dragon Masks celebrating the recent Chinese New Year, test their general knowledge and play giant snakes and ladders.  Peter Volkner, the event organiser commented, “The two days have been a great success; the older cubs have been rewarded for all their hard work and been given a taste of the next stage of their Scouting adventure. They all seem to have had a good day, some have learnt something, others have tried a new activity but they have all gone home happy.”

Scouts construct rustic camp gateway

Last weekend 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, a group of 6 young people. They spent their time chopping fire wood, cooking on open fires, making camp gadgets and constructing impressive pioneering projects. 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. One young scout said, “It was great fun chopping wood, cooking on an open fire and I really enjoyed the whittling. I can’t wait to do it all again!”

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 would 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. Tony Garvin, the event organiser commented, “There are so many ways of doing things and it is great to see so many Leaders working together and passing on their skills to each other and the scouts.”

Leaders talk, fire lighting the hard work and blisters way.

Leaders showing the scouts how it should be done.

The Leaders patrol at their camp gateway.

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.

You will take responsibility for the management and delivery of our Regional Development Service, working with staff, adult leaders, and other volunteers across the region to promote the growth of the Scouting movement through a wide range of projects, initiatives and events.

Starting salary non negotiable at £34,034 per annum. This represents Level 1 of Band G you will have the possibility to increase on an annual incremental basis by 1 level (subject to satisfactory performance), to a maximum of Level 5 £40,040.
Home-based
Benefits include company car for work purposes, pension scheme and simply health medical scheme

Find out more…

Image courtesy of The Cornish Guardian

1st Enoder scout group has 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 growing demand for Scouting in Cornwall. In the coming months the young people will be taking part in fun activities such as orienteering, pioneer building, night hikes, camp cooking and learning about birds of prey, as well as lots of games.

This would not have been possible without the enthusiasm and commitment of the new volunteers who have offered their time and skills to get involved in the adventure.

Newly appointed Cub Scout leader Dean commented:
“I was very happy to see the large group children return to cubs after Christmas, as I look forward to
our Cub evenings. Volunteering my time makes me have great self‐respect and to be part of a great
team of people, is very exciting!”
One 1st Enoder Beaver Scout said:
‘’The leaders make it lots of fun and I like learning new things and seeing all my friends again after
school”
Vanessa and Rob (Rookie Leaders of 1st St Enoder Beavers and Scouts):
‘’It’s easy to sit back and hope that someone else may volunteer, especially when you are busy
working parents! For us, getting involved with the Scouts is about getting involved with our local
community and making a difference to its young people. Our time is precious as everyone’s is, but our
own children are involved and so we are spending time with them too! It just needed someone to get
the ball rolling, someone to be willing. We have officially become a 50+ group in a matter of months!
As far as we’re concerned, that’s 50 reasons for not sitting back and hoping someone else might
volunteer!’’

The newly appointed leaders have joined the busy Duchess of Cambridge and another 100,000 other adult volunteers that assist throughout the UK, helping out in many ways; teaching new skills, supporting committees and fundraising.
There is something for everyone as a scout volunteer and adults get so much out of their involvement whether that is transferable skills for the workplace, confidence or simply the satisfaction of knowing they are helping their community. All tailored around individuals with a flexible approach and having fun.

Despite our growing numbers Cornwall Scouts are in need of more adult volunteers, with more young people currently waiting to join.

Come and join the adventure: www.cornwallscouts.org.uk/join

IN THE NEWS…
This is Cornwall - Exciting times for new Scout group

Take a look at the role description documents below if you’re interested in being a part of the planning team.

Downloadable Document: Kernow 2013 - Role Profile - Activities Manager 256.83 kB pdf

Downloadable Document: Kernow 2013 - Role Profile - Admin and finance 260.33 kB pdf

Downloadable Document: Kernow 2013 - Role Profile - Deputy Camp Chief 258.31 kB pdf

Downloadable Document: Kernow 2013 - Role Profile - Programme Manager 259.52 kB pdf

Downloadable Document: Kernow 2013 - Role Profile - Site Management 247.13 kB pdf

Downloadable Document: Kernow 2013 - Role Profile - Staff Support 258.81 kB pdf

Downloadable Document: Kernow 2013 - Role Profile - Young Person 273.55 kB pdf

The Duchess, who joins 66,000 girls and 40,000 female leaders in Scouting, will help out at groups close to where she lives. Her Royal Highness also hopes to help with activities in other parts of the United Kingdom as opportunity arises.

Read more: http://www.scouts.org.uk/news/463/scouting-welcomes-royal-volunteer

The Duchess of Cambridge joins the scouts

The Duchess of Cambridge joins the scouts – Part 2

The eagerly awaited Campfire Songbook is now available. Created to uphold the tradition of Campfire singing whist raising funds to help Cornish Scouts.

Full of songs, chants, recipes and useful tips, it is the ideal companion on any Scout Camp! To order copies please download the attached flyer and complete the form at the bottom of the page.

Downloadable Document: Campfire Songbook Flyer 354.45 kB pdf

A message from the Chief Scout…

A message from The Scout Association…