Welcome!
Hi to all!
Welcome to our fantastic web site packed with some great information which we can all use. Let's help the webmaster and make this the best county explorer website in the country!!!!
We've had some great Explorer activities like the Christmas Theme Camp and the Energise 2008 day for our Leaders which included support from the Explorer Scout Office at Gilwell.
In my role as County Explorer Scout Leader, I'm very keen to visit Districts and Units, so if you've got a great event planned, don't wait for your ESL to invite me - drop me a line and I'll do my best to drop by. Read more about me.
Cheers! Malc
From Steve Cree, ACC (10½-25 years)
Hi Everyone!
The Explorer Scout Section continues to flourish. 2008 saw an exciting Christmas camp in May followed by a Leaders' day in June, "Kids Outdoors in Notts" in August and the County Flag competition in Sept. Plus Explorers have camped, travelled abroad and taken an active part in DofE activities.
There are already loads of things planned for 2009!
Cheers! Steve ACC(10½- 25 year olds)
Read Steve's blog from Nov 2008...
County Facebook group
visit the Facebook group for everyone involved in Explorer Scouting in Nottinghamshire.
There's also a Facebook group for all adults involved in Scouting in Nottinghamshire, but it's not as much fun!.
Calendar of Events
Details of all future events are on the calendar and links page! If you want your event added - all you have to do is e-mail the webmaster!
Latest Bivouac
Click here to download the (2.3Mb pdf) April 2009 edition of Bivouac. COPY DATE for next edition: 5th June 2009
Just for Matilda!
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Districts in the County
Click on a coloured area to jump to the page for that district
Monopoly Run Live: 10-12 July 2009
We've got teams coming from around the country for this great event. Have you entered your team? Closing date is 6th June. Get it done quickly whilst there are still places because as soon as they are gone... Those who took part last year will tell you what a great event this is. Check this website for more information...
2nd Notts Explorer Forum - 13th July
This session is for up to two explorer scouts from each unit, and will build on the ideas generated at the forum held on County Camp. This is your chance to shape explorer scouting in Notts. More details on the flyer.
Free Swimming Gala - 18th July
As a linking activity we are holding a county Network and Explorer Swimming Gala on Saturday 18th July at the Nottingham Boys' High School. This will be a free event with the racing starting at 6:30pm Read more.... (MS Word, 245kb)
Explorer Leader Workshop - 3rd Oct
October will see a great opportunity for Explorer Leaders to learn new skills. Booking details to follow, in the meantime, here's a flyer (JPEG, 71kb)
County Flag - November 2009
Check out the new website!
Plans are already being put in place for next year's County Flag competition which will be held over the weekend of 14th and 15th November 2009. Adults are needed on the organising team. Can you help?
Marshals needed - November 2009
The senior events coordinator for the Parkinson’s Disease Society, who happens to be an Assistant Explorer Scout Leader, is organising a 10K run for the society at Holme Pierrepoint on Sunday 22nd November. He needs an explorer unit to help marshal this event. If you can help, please get in touch
2nd Beeston pass RN inspection
2nd Beeston Royal Naval inspection went ahead on 18 June on Barton Island. The admiralty inspection recognises the young people participating in everyday adventure. As always the inspection was thorough. After thanking the leaders, the inspector gave his verdict - they passed for another eighteen months! A big well done and thanks! Malcolm
DofE rules have changed
The training requirements for young people choosing to do the DofE volunteering section within Scouting have been updated to meet the revised criteria for this section. The new requirements are for under 18's to complete Module A of the Young Leaders Scheme and two hours of training at each level. Details here
Fancy a trip to USA?
Would you like to be one of the select few UK Scouts invited to attend the Boy Scouts of America Centenary Jamboree in 2010? To find out more and be in with a chance email The International Team with 50 words saying why it should be you.
New North Notts DofE group
a new DofE Group for North Notts started in June. Read more.... (MS Word, 27kb).
This Group is open to anyone wanting to do their Queen's Scout Award and anyone who is searching for an Expedition Group. The next meeting will be Friday 3rd July, 7.30pm at Ollerton & Boughton Scout & Guide Activity Centre, Back Lane, Ollerton (A616 from roundabout outside Police Station towards Newark, about 50 yards down on right hand side - stands back - grass area in front. Car parking)
Scout 1000 - take the survey
The Scout Association is often asked by the media what young people think about current issues. Make sure they give the right answer by taking the survey! ...and be among the first to find out who the new chief scout is!
Win a balloon ride
Fill in a survey about what young people like to do for a chance to win a hot air balloon ride.
Buy One, Get One Free
Signing up to The Duke of Edinburgh Awards will give you extra recognition for your
achievements in Scouting. Read more...
