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Queen's Golden Jubilee - 'Make a Difference'

Founders Day - Thinking Day Service

Special Offers - Baden-Powell House

Specialist Advisers for Activities - Nominate or Volunteer

National Tree Week - 21 November - 2 December

Join-in-Jamboree - Resource for All

Sea Scouts - Funding to Keep Afloat?

Windsor Parade 2002 - Section Leaders Sought

Scout & Guide Symphony Orchestra - Summer Course 2002

GNAS Archery - Gilwell Course

Camp Staff Programme - 2002 Recruits

European Scout Jamboree - 2005

Legoland - Scout Days

Cub Scout and Beaver Scout - Annuals 2002

Join the Circus... - Bring on the Clowns

Information Technology - Badge Course

Our History - My Heritage

NSRA Rifle Shooting - Gilwell Course

Webb Ivory - Catalogues

Individual Learning Accounts - Subsidised Study

Naturalist Badge Breaks - YHA Slimbridge

Activities Factsheets - New or Updated since February

Leadership and Trainer Training Courses at Gilwell Park - Dates for 2002:

Committee News

Free copies of the special pack for the Queens' Golden Jubilee celebrations were sent to Districts in October. There is one pack for every Group.

Richard Butler, National Commissioner for Scouts, explains,

"The pack will allow for programme planning for 2002. It is filled with ideas and information about celebrating the Golden Jubilee of our Queen and Patron. GSLs will need to discuss with leadership teams how best to use the information and programme ideas that work in conjunction with sectional programmes.

The theme for the celebrations is the Commonwealth of which our Queen is Head. The pack reflects this with activities that are divided into three areas:

• Lets Celebrate
• The Commonwealth
• Our Future

Each activity can be used to make a difference to your local area. The aim is to enable young people to develop an understanding of the world in which we live and commonwealth countries in particular. The experience will enable the whole group to work together on the project and can be used to gain the International Friendship Award.

More information on The Queen's Golden Jubilee pack and badge is featured on Page 80 of October SCOUTING Magazine.

Look out for the pack and have fun by ... Making a Difference

The annual Service will be held on Saturday 23 February 2002, at Westminster Abbey and St Margaret's Church - admission will be by TICKET ONLY.

Tickets will be available through a County/Area allocation system and the Service is open to any Member of the Association and Administrators. It is hoped that as many young people under the age of 26 will be able to attend.

Requests for tickets should be made through County Commissioners and/or Anne Brown at Gilwell Park (Tel 020 8433 7100) before Friday 20 December 2001.

Want to get away but not sure where to spend the time? - well, how's this for an offer you cannot refuse? Bring a group of 10 or more Scouts/Guides to Baden-Powell House and we will offer you the following unbeatable prices: £10.00 per child per night including a full English breakfast, £15.00 per adult per night including a full English breakfast

Come and see the Christmas lights and absorb the festive feel of the big city! Offer available between 8-20 December 2001. Alternatively do not miss the January sales by taking up the special offer from 3 -31 January 2002.

For more information on any of the above please call the Reservations Department on: Tel: 020 7590 6900, Fax: 020 7590 6902 Email: bph.hostel@scout.org.uk 2002 dates are filling up fast so book early to avoid disappointment.

The National Commissioner for Activities is searching for Specialist Advisers for Air Scouting, Paddle Sports and Rock, Snow and Ice Climbing. If you know of a possible candidate, please advise the Activities Office at Gilwell Park. Further information can be obtained from the Office and the closing date is 31 December 2001.

This year's National Tree Week targets all young people, and aims to beat a total of over 650,000 trees planted as a result of last years event in which many Scouts and Cubs took part. Organised by the Tree Council, NTW is all about increasing enthusiasm for trees. There are thousands of events to take part in around the country, or if you have space why not plant your own trees?

For more information why not visit the website at www.treecouncil.org.uk that gives all the details, including games, virtual cards, an activities pack and of course tree planting instructions. There is also a Tree Week Hotline on 020 7828 9928, so get digging!

'Share our world, Share our cultures' is the new full colour resource for all Sections packed full of fantastic international programme ideas. It an ideal way of getting everyone to join in the Jamboree. Copies are available from the Info Centre priced £4.50 (incl. p&p). Let's make Thailand 2003 a Jamboree for everyone!

The Scout Association has various funds allocated to Scout Groups across the country for an assortment of funding needs. The Trinity House Fund is specifically for non-Royal Navy recognised groups. It assists Groups in obtaining boats and equipment or helps contribute towards the cost of training courses. Due to the lack of requests, the money that is put into this fund is decreasing. If you fit into the criteria and are in need of some financial help for your Sea Scout group please contact the Fundraising Department at Gilwell Park or e-mail natasha.belenkin@scout.org.uk.

The Association needs some new Section Leaders for next year's Parade. If you are a Queen's Scout, have a sense of humour, have not been a Section Leader at Windsor before and are aged between 20 and 30 then read on...

You must be smart, with full uniform ("old" or "new"), have a clear voice, be able to march (or willing to learn) and able to relate to and communicate with people of Venture Scout age. You must be available for the weekends of 23/24 March and 20/21 April 2002.

The Windsor Parade in 2002 promises to be a great event. As well as all of the UK Queen's Scouts, Her majesty has allowed us to extend invitations to each of the Commonwealth countries, so there will be Queen's Scouts present from many countries as well as the UK.

STILL INTERESTED? Then put one of the two selection events into your diary: 5 January 2002, in Wales (exact venue yet to be determined) or 20 January 2002, at Gilwell Park. To get the full details for either event, please contact Peter Rogers at Gilwell Park. (peter.rogers@scout.org.uk or (020) 8498 7100)

If you are a member of the Scout or Guide Association aged between 13-25 inclusive (on 01/08/02) and play an orchestral instrument, then why not apply to join the Orchestra in 2002?

The course is from 28 July to 4 August 2002 at the Leighton Park School in Reading, Berkshire for a cost of £285 all inclusive, with full board. Closing dates for applications is 31 January 2002. Application forms are available from The Information Centre or Derek Jackson (01344 421 915) For all enquiries, email: derekjackson@freenetname.co.uk

Taking place over the 23-24, and the 30-31 March 2002, this four day course costs £185. For further information about this course please contact: Gilwell Park Campsite on 020 8498 5411

We've started recruiting for 2002, please spread the word! ICSP is a great opportunity for members aged 18-30. It offers participants the opportunity to work for 6-12 weeks during the summer months as a staff member at one of the Boys Scouts of America summer camps. It can be hard work but the experience of a lifetime

Would you like the chance to spend the summer months Scouting in the USA, learning more about its culture, making loads of new friends and having the opportunity to travel afterwards?

Look on Scoutbase http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/inter/jambo/campusa/ics.htm or contact the Information Centre for details.

Representatives of Scouting 2007 attended the European Region Scout Conference held in Prague in July 2001 to promote the European Jamboree. This Jamboree will be held at Hylands Park, Chelmsford, Essex from 30 July - 10 August 2005 in preparation for the 21st World Scout Jamboree in 2007. It is hoped that up to 15,000 young people from across the European Scout Region will attend the European Jamboree which will test all the systems and programmes for the World Scout Jamboree. The Conference gave its support to this event and will be encouraging participation by all members. For further information please check: www.scoutbase.org.uk/2007 or e-mail: scouting.2007@scout.org.uk

Legoland is once again opening exclusively to members of The Scout Association on Saturday and Sunday 24 - 25 November 2001. This follows on from the success of last year. For bookings please telephone 01753 - 626100. There will be a range of activities and a competition for all Scouts so please bring a pencil and be prepared.

The Cub Scout Annual 2002 and The Beaver Scout Annual 2002 are on sale. Once again they have been produced by Pedigree Books Ltd. and retail for £5.99 each. The annuals have a mix of cartoons, puzzles and features, plus two special 'Digimon' stories apiece. The competitions this year have been sponsored by Madame Tussauds' with prizes of a trip to the famous wax work museum or The London Planetarium for a Pack and Colony.

The annuals are on sale in most good bookshops. They are also being offered in Sainsbury's superstores with a £2 discount!

Advance notice of the Gilwell Park Beaver and Cub Fundays on 22/23 June 2002. A whole day of activities, including a big top and circus skills in addition to the normal activities. To receive more information and a booking form contact Gilwell Park Campsite, or alternatively register on the website www.scoutbase.org.uk/gilwellpark. Booking forms will be sent out early in the new year.

Over the weekend of 22-24 February 2002, Gilwell Park Campsite will be running a residential course for Scouts covering the Scout Radio Communicator Badge. Priced at £25 each including food, accommodation and activities, this residential course is suitable for unaccompanied Scouts, either individuals or small groups.

During the course Scouts will be able to cover all aspects of the Information Technology Badge and on satisfactory completion, the badge will be awarded at the end. For more information and an application form, contact the Gilwell Park Campsite on: 020 8498 5411

Fancy the chance to appear on television and win an array of exciting prizes? Cub Scouts and Scouts can join in as a group and take part in a new nationwide project created by The History Channel and English Heritage, which encourages groups to discover their local community. Winning entries (to be submitted by 28th June 2002) will be made into short two minute programmes and shown on The History Channel. To find out more or to receive an entry pack, simply email ohmh@thehistorychannel.co.uk or contact Our History My Heritage, Freepost Ang 11522, Colchester, CO1 2ZS.

To receive your Leaders Pack with entry forms please contact The Information Centre on 08457 300 1818. There is plenty of time to plan and it is an ideal way to link up study for the Scout Heritage Badge at the same time.

Based at Gilwell Park Campsite, the NRSA Rifle Shooting one day course costs just £45.

Dates for 2002 are: 9 February, 23 February and 19 May For more information and to book on a course now, contact Gilwell Park Campsite on 020 8498 5411

Webb Ivory has introduced their Fund Raising Direct catalogue for all Scout Groups. The Group only needs to register and request a catalogue supply which will have the Group personal reference number. Everyone can then deal direct with Webb Ivory to make the process easier and more user friendly. The Group will benefit in the normal way. To obtain your Group specific catalogues please telephone Webb Ivory on 0870 607 7777

Individual Learning Accounts (ILAs) are a government scheme encouraging individuals to get involved with learning on a personal basis, offering two levels of discount (20% and 80%) and a £150 starter incentive.

The Scout Association's adult training is eligible for 20% discounts, but care will need to be taken with registering sport and recreational courses 'where the outcome is in pursuit of leisure rather than learning', which are specifically excluded. For more info contact ILA on 0800 072 4949, or www.my-ila.com.

YHA Slimbridge is offering a two-day, one night weekend residential package with activities that satisfy the requirements of the Cub Scout Naturalists Activity Badge and the Science and Nature section of the Adventure Award.

The package includes all activities based at the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust including a one-hour tutored session with a member of the WWT education team and activity sheets. It also includes entry to the National Waterways Museum, a 45-minute boat trip on the Gloucester and Sharpness canal, one night's accommodation, meals from evening meal on arrival day to lunch on departure day. The package includes one free leader place for every ten paying children and a free planning visit. The price is from £20 per young person and all visits, activities, briefing notes, props and materials are provided for the programme. Groups will need to provide their own transport. For more information contact Jim at Slimbridge on 01453 890275 or email slimbridge@yha.org.uk