Awards in the District

The District Commissioner is very pleased to announce these awards to 

District Members 

WOOD BADGES
Cheryl Martin
Annmarie Dicken
David Park
Lara Lamb

Years service awards

5 years

Timothy Hasllet

Christopher Williams

10 years

Katherine Lewis 

Alison Williams

Joanna Attwood

Charlotte Edwards

 

15 years

Thomas Hazlewood

Joan Hazlewood

 I know all of the district send their best wishes on these awards and a BIG THANK YOU from all the scouts who have and are benefiting from all your support.

Well done to all of you I look forward to presenting these as soon as suitable date can be agreed.

Polly

 

 

Discount offer at the new Trespass Store

 

A new Trespass store has opened on the Newport Retail Park and on the 

2nd of July

They are willing to offer a further 10% off there already 50% off promotion! They will run the discount from  8pm- 9.30pm on Wednesday 2nd July. 

The store will be closed to the general public but open to all members and familily of the Newport District 

More details from Polly as soon as he gets it 

http://www.trespass.com/ 

Volunteer a week away in the UK

Are you interested in getting involved in volunteering on a summer camp this July or August? Or interested in taking a gap year in the UK and volunteering for up to a year on a full-time basis?

Volunteers needed for Summer Heritage Camps
Aged 16-25? Want to do something different, fun and rewarding this summer?
Why not volunteer on a CSV Heritage Camp!
CSV Heritage Camps is an opportunity like no other. You’ll spend a week volunteering to help preserve or restore a famous cathedral, church or historic building and doing your bit to protect our architectural heritage. You’ll get some great experience for your CV, make new friends, have a lot of fun and get the opportunity to make a difference to some of the most spectacular buildings in Britain.
Camps take place every year during July and August at various locations across the UK. Each camp is led by two experienced volunteer team leaders, who are also part of the team. Accommodation, food and equipment is provided.

Volunteers are aged between 16 and 25, with the leaders generally in their 20's. No previous experience is required. Volunteers mix with other young people from across the country and Europe, and have the opportunity to take part in an exciting week of development and team work.
Activities may include maintaining, cleaning and helping to conserve the buildings and grounds of the cathedral or historic building where you are based. You may also be restoring monuments and statues, re-laying stone pathways, maintaining ornamental woodwork and brass features, clearing crypts and cellars, painting, gardening or restoring graveyards.
CSV Heritage Camps is a great opportunity for those with an interest in architecture, heritage conservation, archaeology or those undertaking their Duke of Edinburgh Gold award. Whatever your interest, each camp is a great opportunity to do something worthwhile and totally different, have fun and get to know new people. 
CSV Heritage Camps volunteers contribute £200 towards the cost of accommodation, food, equipment for the week.
For more information about CSV Heritage Camps and to apply visit the our website www.csv.org.uk/heritagecamps
Alternatively email [email protected]  or call 0121 643 8080
Gap Year Opportunities

CSV Full Time Volunteering has a wide variety of opportunities for those looking to take a free gap year in the UK and gain skills and experience for their CV.  Placements are available throughout the year for a period of 6-12 months.

Our opportunities involve moving away from home however accommodation and subsistence is provided including £35 per week for day to day expenses plus food (or up to £40 per week to buy food).  Volunteers could be placed anywhere in the UK from the highlands of Scotland to the coasts of Cornwall depending on the project to which the volunteer is matched. There are hundreds of opportunities and a wide range of different projects volunteers can get involved in.

The type of opportunities are wide ranging but are largely within health or social care settings.
Typically these might include:
• Supporting adults or children that have a disability in their own home
• Helping disabled students at university e.g. by note taking or helping with day-to-day living
• Providing respite care for full time carers
• Volunteering in a group or community home
• Providing support or help in a homeless shelter
• Mentoring and befriending young people at risk of offending or exclusion from school

CSV’s placements are a great opportunity to gain practical skills and experience, improve employability, make new friends and make a difference to people’s lives. No previous experience or qualifications are required. Volunteers should be aged between 18-35 and be eligible to volunteer full-time in the UK.

Anyone interested in CSV's gap year opportunities can apply online at www.csv.org.uk/gapyear

Many thanks.
John Maxwell
Recruitment and Welcome Service Manager
[email protected]
T: 0121 643 7690
CSV
5th Floor, Scala House
36 Holloway Circus
Birmingham
B1 1EQ

The Newport Foodbank Project

Polly has challenged us to support The Newport Foodbank by bringing items of food to Skip Jennings Hall on any badge night (term time Thursdays) from where they will be sent to the Foodbank HQ at Christchurch Malpas. 

Scout Active Support members will be co-ordinating this.
 



The Foodbank urgently needs:
Tinned meat/ Fish
Milk (UHT)
Fruit Juice (Carton)
Sugar
Tinned Fruit
Pasta Sauce
Rice Pudding (Tinned)
Instant Mash Potato
Tinned Vegetables
Hot Snaks
Coffee
Jam
Sponge Pudding (Tinned)
Snack Bars

Please encourage your youngsters to take part in this challenge by bringing in food items.

The Foodbank will be collecting at both Newport Tesco Stores over three days - 3rd, 4th & 5th July (Thursday, Friday & Saturday) and would welcome help. If you are able to spare a few hours (hopefully bringing 1or2 youngster with you) please let me know ASAP.
 
For further information about Newport Foodbank visit their web site- 'www.newport.foodbank.org.uk' or' [email protected]'

Margaret T SAS

South Wales Paddlesport Weekend - reminder

Just a quick note to remind you there are still a few places available for the South Wales Paddlesport Weekend, Saturday 7th June - Sunday 8th June 2014

A kayak and canoe training and assessment weekend in South Wales for Scouts and
Leaders to gain the BCU / CW one, two or three star proficiency awards, plus an
opportunity to undertake the BCU Foundation Safety and Rescue training course.

Camping is available on this weekend at Islwyn District Scout campsite in
Newbridge; visit http://www.islwynscoutparc.org.uk/ or contact Clive Harrison on 01443
839458 to make your own arrangements. If not camping, paddlers need to arrive before
9am on each of the two mornings at Pen Y Fan pond in the Country Park.

Participants: £25.00 per person for 1/2 Star, £40.00** per head for 3 star and
Foundation Safety and Rescue (FSRT)
**Proof of membership of either the BCU or CW must be provided and additional Certification costs will be
incurred (Currently £25 for non Members and £12 for members)

For more information please see the Water Activities section of the ScoutsWales web site or contact [email protected]

Thanks

Eryl Williams
Water Activities Programme Coordinator