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- Edition 002 – February 2012 February 15, 2012
This is the second edition of our new look Newsletter. Full of recent stories, current information and future events. Why not take a look and let us know what you think? CONTENTS - We're getting bigger... The County Commissioners Roundup. Co...
- The Queens Jubilee Fund February 9, 2012
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 ...
- Fun and Adventure for Sixers and Seconders February 8, 2012
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- Scouts Practice Traditional Skills... February 1, 2012
[caption id="attachment_2469" align="alignnone" width="245" caption="Scouts construct rustic camp gateway"][/caption] Last weekend over 70 scouts from across Cornwall gathered at Nine Ashes scout activity centre, near Bodmin to practice their tradi...
- Scouting Opportunities – Regional Development Manager SW January 31, 2012
(Avon, Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Jersey and Guernsey, Devon and Cornwall) You will take responsibility for the management and delivery of our Regional Development Service, working with staff, adult leaders, and other volunteers a...
- Scouting Returns to Indian Queens after 10 years January 26, 2012
[caption id="attachment_2404" align="alignnone" width="553" caption="Image courtesy of The Cornish Guardian"][/caption] 1st Enoder scout group has opened providing a scouting provision for over 50 young people in Indian Queens. This grant funded p...
- Kernow Jamboree 2013 - Initial Staff Roles Available January 26, 2012
This is your opportunity to be involved in the big Adventure that is "Kernow 2013" - the Cornish International Jamboree. Take a look at the role description documents below if you're interested in being a part of the planning team. [download id="...
- The Duchess of Cambridge joins the Scouts January 5, 2012
HRH The Duchess of Cambridge has become Scouting’s newest volunteer and will help at local cub packs and beaver colonies, Clarence House has announced. The Duchess, who joins 66,000 girls and 40,000 female leaders in Scouting, will help out at gro...
- Trust for Scouting - Songbook December 20, 2011
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! ...
- Happy Christmas December 14, 2011
A message from the County Team... A message from the Chief Scout... A message from The Scout Association...
- A Seasonal Message from the Chief Scout December 13, 2011
- Scouting Opportunities - Local Development Ambassadors December 12, 2011
Local Development Ambassadors Your role will be working with the County Development team to support local Scouting, in the following ways: To enhance existing Scouting provision. Take the lead in inspired projects , potential youth partnerships ...
- Scouting Opportunities - County Scout Youth Spokespersons December 12, 2011
County Scout Youth Spokespersons 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 ...
- Scouting Opportunities - County Scout Network Commissioner December 12, 2011
County Scout Network Commissioner The functions of the appointment are to: assist the County Commissioner with the running of the Section, including the personal support and encouragement of County and District Scout Network Leaders; visit Scout...
- Opportunities to Get Involved December 9, 2011
Whatever your skills, however much time you are able to volunteer, there are so many ways for you to get involved in Scouting. The Cornwall Scout Council are dedicated to providing young people all across the County with opportunities to partake in ...
- Could you help to grow Scouting in Cornwall? November 15, 2011
Cornwall County Scout Council are looking for a self employed project co-ordinator to help open new Scout Groups in Cornwall. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside the County existing volunteer development team and the Regional Developme...
- Edition 001 - November 2011 November 11, 2011
This is the first edition of our new look Newsletter. With some new features along side the old favourites; it’s on brand, fresh and hopefully full of relevant and interesting information you will want to read! Why not take a look and let us know wha...
- Looking for International Adventure in 2012? November 11, 2011
Link to County Calendar for the Event: 18th July - 28th July 2012 Then look no further! Roverway is a joint Scout and Guide event for 16 - 22 year olds from all over the world taking place in Finland in 2012. The event consists of two elements: Pa...
- Small Organisations and Community Groups November 9, 2011
The People's Postcode Trust is open for applications for grant applications. The trust offers grants both over and under £2,000. Projects applied for in this round must be run between January and June 2012. The deadline for applications is 11 Nov...
- Cash Machine Donation System November 9, 2011
Independent ATM operator Bank Machine is inviting UK charities to apply to benefit from its cash machine donation system which is due to launch next year. Bank Machine operates over 3,500 cash machines and the donations option will go live during April...
- Community Fund November 9, 2011
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. For more information, click here.
- Disadvantaged People November 9, 2011
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. There is no deadline stated. For more information, c...
- Big Lottery Funding November 9, 2011
The Big Lottery Fund (BIG) has announced an extra £50 million of extra funding to support the voluntary and community sector deal with funding cuts. The extra funding will be made available through the existing Reaching Communities and Awards for All ...
- Sport England November 9, 2011
Sport England Protecting Playing Fields programme – notice of forthcoming application deadline (12 December 2011) Through its Protecting Playing Fields programme, Sport England is seeking to support projects that help communities maximise the spor...
- Big Lottery Fund November 9, 2011
Big Lottery Fund launches £10m “Millennium Now” programme in collaboration with Channel 4 From Third Sector Online, 1 November 2011 The Big Lottery Fund is inviting organisations to apply for a share of £10m that will be spent on five projec...
- Free entry to Eden Project for all Scouts, Cubs, Beavers and their families. November 2, 2011
Eden wouldn’t be the success it is without the invaluable support of our local friends, which is why we run special offers for locals from time to time. This winter we’d like to invite Cornwall Scouting and their families to experience our new bak...
- Kernow Jamboree 2013 October 23, 2011
The Kernow Jamboree is returning! www.kernowjamboree.org.uk [download id="23" format="1"] Follow us on facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/135436953226375/ ...
- National Scouting Vacancies - Project Administrator (Ref: 11/044) October 19, 2011
You will give administrative support to members of the project team, scheduling meetings, organising venues, taking minutes and producing presentations, ensuring the smooth running of the project. More details on the Scout Association Website
- National Scouting Vacancies - Activity Administrator (Ref: 11/043) October 19, 2011
An opportunity has arisen to join the team at Gilwell Park Scout Activity Centre which is operated by The Scout Association. More details on the Scout Association Website
- National Scouting Vacancies - Digital Communications Executive - Website Designer (Ref: 11/039) October 19, 2011
Playing a key role in our digital strategy you will be responsible for co-ordinating with the design team to build a range of user friendly and visually stunning digital resources – ranging from single static web pages and emails to larger multi-page...
- National Scouting Vacancies - Digital Communications Executive - Front End Website Developer (Ref 11/038) October 19, 2011
You will be a passionate and experienced HTML/CSS programmer, excited by beautiful code and new challenges... More details on the Scout Association Website
- Live from Winter Camp 2011 October 14, 2011
We're live at Winter Camp! Over 200 Scouts are at the County Campsite at Nine Ashes ready for a weekend of activities and fun, as part of it we'll be taking part in "JOTI" or "Jamboree on the Internet", all over the world, Scouts young and old will ...
- National Scouting Vacancies - Regional Development Officer x2 (Ref 11/042) October 11, 2011
1 x North-West England (Isle of Man, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Cumbria, East Lancs, West Lancs, Cheshire) 1 x South-West England (Avon, Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Jersey and Guernsey, Devon and Cornwall) More details on the...
- National Scouting Vacancies - Safeguarding Advisor (Ref 11/041) October 11, 2011
You will be responsible for giving support to local volunteer managers in responding to concerns or complaints affecting the safety and welfare of young people. You will also support the development and delivery of training materials, programme resourc...
- Madagascar 2013 September 30, 2011
Madagascar 2013: The ultimate adventure for people aged 16 to 25 in Scouting. A large and ambitious expedition with the aim of providing young people in Scouting major international experiences, building strong international relationships through clos...
- Scouting Ambassadors Return Home September 20, 2011
40,000 Young People and Leaders from around the World gathered in Rinkaby, Sweden for the 22nd World Scout Jamboree this Summer, and Cornwall was well represented! 36 Explorer Scouts and 4 leaders made up the Cornish Unit with another 8 Leaders makin...
- Bear in the Air September 20, 2011
The Chief Scout visited Cornwall as part of his whistle stop tour of the South West. Hundreds of Cornish Scouters were waiting to meet him and show him around the County Camp Site at Nine Ashes.
- County Awards Ceremony 2011 September 20, 2011
Well Done to everyone who received an award at this year's ceremony. The event recognises achievements by Scouts, Explorers and Scout Network, with Duke of Edinburrgh and Chief Scout Awards being presented. Photographs of the day are available th...
