New District Commissioner - Feb 2012

New District Commissioner

Firstly: A huge ‘Thank You’ must go to Rees Preston who stepped in to look after the District until a new District Commissioner could be appointed. 

Rees is moving away for a while but I am assured he will keep his contacts with Wales, Gwent and Scouting so I would like to take this opportunity to wish him the very best in all he undertakes in the future.

  

I am sure most of you know me but in case there are some who don’t;

My name is Lynda Mills

I have been involved within Newport (based at Caerleon) for the past 12 years and about 3 years ago I took on the role of ADC Cub Scouts.

I am very excited about my new role and look forward to working along side all sections and groups encouraging, expanding and supporting all that is good about Scouting in Newport District.

Should you wish to contact me here are my details

Email – [email protected]

Home- 01633 858605

Mobile- 07894291962

The easiest way to contact me is by email, which I check on regular occasions.  This method means that I always have a record that I can refer back to in order to respond in the most appropriate manner.

Of course if something needs an immediate response from me please do not hesitate to ring me so the matter can be dealt with speedily.  However I would appreciate not being called after 9pm unless it’s really urgent.

Once again I would like to say how much I am looking forward to working with everyone in the District and to taking Newport to new and exciting levels within Scouting.

Yours in Scouting

Lynda 

Murder Mystery Weekend / Rock Music Weekend

Our roving Reporter Mr. Cliki Miller has sent in two reports . . . . .

Early in February the 1st Bassaleg held a Murder Mystery Weekend Camp at Miskin Mill

a link to the photo album here

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22nd (Christchurch) scouts, in their scout HQ held a rock music weekend, where the scouts learnt how to set up a band,  played musical instruments and wired up microphones to a recoding suite, which allowed them to take home a recording of their performances. 

a link to Cliki's photo album here

a message from Lloyd (Cliki) Miller who says that "as a bonus when he gets invited to weekend/event, people get a free cd and a pack of 50 prints free."

Jamboree on the Trail (JOTT 2012)

Jamboree On The Trail is an annual day for the World Scout Movement to hike together. All Scouts, whatever their age and wherever they may be in the world, are invited to participate in whatever way they can.

Newport's Scout Active Support Section will be organising the event which will be held on 

12th May 2012 at the Newport Wetlands - starts 10:00

A link to the JOTT website is here

Click here for the registration form (which should be returned to Skip Jennings on any Thursday night)

full contact details on the form

24th Cub Pack - Africa Project

Mary's Meals Backpack Project for Africa

The 24th. Cub Pack collected and supplied 24 backpacks plus 1 large box full of school equipment,  books, pens, pencils etc. as well as a ball, clothes, sandles and washing kit.

Mary's Meal supply a meal for each child cooked by people of the village at the school. The backpacks provide each child with clothes and stationery for their class work.

New Newport District Commissioner

Yesterday on Tuesday 14th, Gwent area announced on their Facebook page that Lynda Mills is the new DC for Newport.


http://www.facebook.com/gwentscouts

Badge Sales

Please note, badge sales and collections will not be available at Skip Jennings on the following dates:

Thursday 16th February 2012

Thursday 3rd May 2012

Thank you

Nigel W

Caving with the No Limits ESU

 

A slide show of images taken by our own official photographer Lloyd (Cliki) Miller

who recently went caving with No Limits ESU and a mixture of mainly Explorers, with a few Network members and leaders. The activity was organised by Pete Sheppard.
Our intrepid Photographer dared to take his camera into the deep abyss of Ogof Clogwyn cave in the Clydach Gorge near Gilwern - Abergavenny

For a link to individual photos click here

Tall Ships Adventures

Your last chance to book Canaries and The Azores From £249.00 per person Stavros S Niarchos our Magnificent Tall Ship is sailing in the beautiful Canaries until the end of February. She then 'Leaps to The Azores' in March, join her for an adventure around the paradise islands... 

They have voyages starting on offer from as little as £249.00, and we are even offering 2 for 1 on selected voyages... To check voyage availability or to book online, click here. 

ALSO:

Challenger Yachts
Volunteers for maintenance
Here at Tall Ships we are calling for volunteers to help us with maintenance between the 16th February to the 29th March.
This will be based either at Gunwharf Quays (Portsmouth) or Endeavour Quay (Gosport). Accommodation will be available on another yacht during this time if needed.

No experience is needed – just willing enthusiasm!!




And:

Volunteer Crew  needed!
Challenger Watch Leaders Urgently Needed from Sat 4 Feb to Fri 10 Feb.
XF120205 - 5 night youth voyage (14-15 yr olds from Tower Hamlets) Portsmouth-Portsmouth,
1-2 Watch Leaders Needed to help out Skipper Steve.
Challenger Watch Leaders Urgently Needed from Sun 12 Feb to Fri 17 Feb.





XF120213 - 4 night youth voyage (14-15 yr olds from Warwickshire YOT) Portsmouth-Portsmouth,
1-2 Watch Leaders Needed to help out Skipper Mike.
Stavros S Niarchos First Aid Purser Urgently Needed from Fri 10 Feb to Sat 18 Feb.
SSN521 - 7 night youth voyage Tenerife-Tenerife.

If you are recommended, approved and available, with an up to date CRB please email [email protected] asap.

information supplied by Mac Pearce