Nottinghamshire Scouts

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THE BIG WEEKEND

TBWExpressions of interest is now closed and the deadline for Groups to pay their deposits has also passed. Booking for this event will open shortly and information will be sent directly to Groups who have paid their deposits. There are only 12 Groups yet to pay their deposits and numbers are looking fantastic. Activities are being booked, Sub-camps are taking shape, parties planned and information is being updated on our website, so do keep an eye on www.notts-scouts.org.uk/thebigweekend and follow @NottsScoutsTBW on Twitter.

NORTH NOTTS GANG SHOW TICKETS

Another Scout and Guide showstopper is heading our way! Involving over 100 performers sharing their enthusiasm and talent it's a real must see for any Scout Group or family. With numbers including a monster camp, strictly come dancing and the Olympics, the show promises to be another extravaganza. Tickets are on sale now. More information and links to booking are available To download a poster for your group click HERE  

WINTER WALKING WEEKENDS
JAN/FEB/MAR 2012

10th/12th February 2012 & 9th/11th March 2012.

These weekends are intended for both Scouts and Explorer Scouts and are for mixed ability groups.  The cost includes all food, accomodation and supervision. Please contact the County Office for further information.

ACTIVITIES AND ADVENTURES 2012

Activities 2012This year's activity brochure containing all the information you need to book onto the County led adventurous activities is available to download along with the booking form. This year there are more places and activities to support and enhance local programme then ever before. 

CAMP FIRE LEADER'S BASIC COURSE
11TH TO 13TH MAY

Our Team is pleased to be offering another fun weekend during which you will learn the basic skills and requirements to run a camp fire.

The Course is open to Leaders from all Scouting Sections, Network Scouts, Explorer Scouts (Min age 15 yrs), Guiders and Leaders from other voluntary youth organisations, who share an interest in leading a Camp Fire or an indoor sing-song.

Accommodation will be indoors with all meals provided and the Course Fee is £38. We can only accept a maximum of 24 participants. We already have details of folks who want to join us, so, an early application is essential to make sure that you get a place.

 For further information and application form contact: -

 Dave Bagshaw - Email: dave@davebagshaw.com

COUNTY MAD
(MARCH ACTIVITY DAY)

Booking is now open for the annual fun challenge, which takes place on Saturday 3rd March. County MAD is an activity day for teams of 4 to 6 people. It will test your ability to think logically, to work as a team, and most importantly of all to have fun. You will be up against the clock and each other, in a sequence of challenges around Walesby Forest Scout Centre. Not all of the challenges are what they seem. For more information visit www.notts-scouts.org.uk/countymad Booking cut off is Thursday 23rd February.

SEARCH SITE

NOTTS SCOUTS COMMUNICATION
JANUARY 2012

The first County Communication newsletter for 2012 has been circulated to all groups and can be found here

SOCIAL MEDIA

Follow us on Twitter @NottsScouts and find us on Facebook 'Nottinghamshire Scouts'.

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE SCOUTS JOIN TEXT GIVING

DonatingThis month we are launching our TextGiving function, which will hopefully make it easier for people to donate small amounts of money instantly to support the work of our charity. People can choose to donate £1/£2/£3/£5 or £10 via their mobile by texting the code TBSW12 followed by the amount to 70070. For example 'TBSW £5' to 70070.

LINKS

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Adult Training

Beavers

Cubs

Scouts

Explorer Scouts

Scout Network

The Big Weekend

Big Game Live

County Flag

Notts X-Treme

Duke of Edinburgh's Award

World Scout Jamboree 2011

N&L Discounted Theme Park Tickets

Hire of County Resource Centre Facilities