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!
What a fabulous 8 months it has been since I became ACC (10½-25 year olds) in the new County Team. I don’t seem to have stopped.
The Explorer Scout Section continues to flourish with 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. Have a great Christmas!
Cheers! Steve ACC(10½- 25 year olds)
Read the full blog...
Latest Bivouac
Click here to download the (1.8Mb pdf) August 2008 edition of Bivouac. COPY DATE for next edition: 21st November 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!.
Just for Matilda!
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Districts in the County
Click on a coloured area to jump to the page for that district
County Flag 2009
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.
County Flag 27/28 Sept 2008
Kit was inspected, routes were plotted, tracks and roads were walked, meals were cooked, and great fun was had by all. See the results of the competiton here... A report about the event from someone involved would be greatly appreciated! Please e-mail the webmaster!
Monopoly Run Live 2009
Nottingham Monopoly Run Live will happen July 10th - 12th 2009, based at Robin Hood Scout Camp. Max 50 teams of 5 Explorers open to other Counties. Put the date in your diary! and watch this space for more information...
New DofE website
I'm sure you know that the Chief Scout Awards are closely linked to the Duke of Edinburgh awards. Check out the new website to see how you could gain a nationally recognised award.
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.
get published!
Click here for details of how to get your articles published on the national Explorer Scout website AND gain a skill for your D of E at the same time! You could also be accredited for work on the County website - e-mail the County Webmaster for details.
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...
Peace Light 2008
A tiny flame, taken from the eternal flame which burns in the Grotto of the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem is heading for Notts. Known as the International Peace Light, this flame is spread throughout the world by Scouts and Guides. Read more...
6th Newark pass RN inspection
6th Newark Sea Scouts have passed their sesqui-annual inspection to remain one of only 101 Sea Scout units who are recognised by the Royal Navy out of 350 Sea Scout groups throughout the Country. Keep up the great work. Malc
read more...
Explorer Belt Challenge 2010
It was standing room only at the launch event for Nottinghamshire's Explorer Belt Challenge 2010 on Sunday 2nd November 2008. Read more... (MS Word 40kb) and then fill in the application form! (MS Word 31kb)
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!
Young Leader opportunity
Here's an opportunity in the Mansfield area for you to work with Beavers or Cubs to complete the service element of the award you're working towards. See the flyer... (MS Word 36kb)
Windsor Parade 2009
If you're a Queen's Scout or expect to become one by April 2009, then you could be part of the parade at Windsor.
See the flyer... (pdf 72kb)
Check the requirements... (pdf 335kb)
... and check the arrangements!
YOPEY 2008
A Young People of the Year contest or 'YOPEY' (pronounced yop-ee) is running in Notts aimed at promoting positive role models for young people. There's £2,000 to be won.
Check out local nominees Stefan and Lauren and previous Scout/Guide entrants
Ian, Emma, Penny, and Darryl. Read more on the national website or nominate people on the Nottinghamshire page.
New British Youth Council website
BYC is led by young people for young people. 2008 is shaping up to be a great year of getting active and campaigning, so now is the time for young people to get involved. A great place to start is the new website. Encourage your Scouts to take a look.
Go with the Flow
Check out the Water Aid Website for details about how to join in a Sponsored Walk to raise money to help get fresh clean water to all who need it.
