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June 2000 ISSUE 1 No6

IN THIS ISSUE

DC's Bit
Chief Scouts Visit
Jamboree on the Trail
Mayors Parade
Scout Fellowship Walk
Photo Captions
WEB Site
Gwent Wildlife Trust
Area AGM
Millennium Camp
Len and Barrie (24^th⁾

DC's Bit
Well what a time we have had in just a short time. We all seem to have spent most of the last four weeks together on Quality Fun Scouting. Well done to the Scouts who took part in the district mountain biking? I was pleased with the turn out and I know those scouts who took part had a great time if not a little tired at the end of the day.

Not to be outdone the Cubs held their own bike event.
This time I took my own bike to have a go at the challenge the cubs took on, (no I was not the last back)!. This was a much dryer day with the sun all day. Again this was a well-supported event, with a big thank you to the team of leaders, scouts and parents who ensure the safety and fun for all.

Many leaders from all parts of Newport took part in our first 'Back to Basics' day with everyone finding out how to offer Safe Walking for the Cubs and Scouts, and also told ourselves how little we knew. Again this was a day full of information and fun. We also found time for discussion on what we need to know about Canoe MOT'S - other training days to come! so watch this space.

Many thanks to everyone who attended the District AGM; this was once again very well supported with many having to stand. Well done to all who had awards presented on the night. Our guest speaker who informed us on his efforts as part of the British Team helping to find trapped people in the Turkey earthquake moved us all!!. This was another evening spent seeing and talking to old mates and we all had a free feed. Thanks to all who worked so hard to ensure a fun (yes fun) AGM.

Well what a great time we all had during the 'Walk for the World' and picnic. Some 250 Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, leaders, Parents and Supporters enjoyed the warmth of the sun a great walk, picnic and games at the finish, with members of the family of Scouting.

As I write this bit I am like you making last minute plans to ensure the 2000 Camp goes as well as all the recent district activities. So we can see the results of joining and working as one the 'TEAM'. What fun it can be for all - well done to everyone.

Polly

Chief Scouts Visit
Just a reminder about the Chief Scouts visit July 22^nd / 23^rd at Botany Bay. Should anyone wish to have any award presented by the Chief or any Scout Patrol wish to camp over the weekend contact Gareth Arnold ADC Scouts.

Jamboree on the Trail
Attached is report from Fellowship Secretary on this event. to follow.....
Remember next years date SATURDAY 12 May 2001. Also any suggestions on improvements or otherwise

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Mayors Parade
Sunday 18^th June
Malpas Court School 0930hrs
Parade Start 1000hrs
Finish at approx. 1230 - 1300hrs.
Minimum of 6 Scouts per Group and leader or the full troop and leaders even better.
Please advise DC.

Scout Fellowship
Evening Walk
Wednesday 21^st June 2000.
Contact Secretary for further information

Captions for the Photograph
We had quite a few entries for this some of them follow:-

John Duke 28^th"I'll do it my way"

Margaret Ford 24^th" I'm sorry I look as if I am enjoying myself"

Jill Black 25^th" If I stop quickly I'll get flattened"

Les Ainscough 7^th"It's all down hill from here"

Andy Waters 7^th"That’s the second time I've walked by this pub without going in"

"Why do they keep moving this white line"

Tilly
"By the left quick march - No smiles please"

Glyn Bailey
"Talk about the blind leading the blind"

Steven Ford
"Where are Dipsey, Tinky, Winky and La-La"

Newport District WEB Site
Yes we have a WEB site thanks to the efforts of Barrie Jenkins. Of course you want to visit don't you ? well here it is
www.newportscouts.org.uk

also check out www.airscouts.org.uk

Barrie is on the look out for some fresh material; you can contact Barrie on
[email protected]

Gwent Wildlife Trust
Are looking for members. Perhaps they could help you in a outdoor activity contact is
Gwent Wildlife Trust
16 Swan Court
Monmouth
Gwent
NP5 3NY.

Area AGM
15^TH June 2000.
Brynmawr Comprehensive School

Millennium Camp
Unfortunately just as Go for a Million Camp the rain came and stayed until the tents came down. But this did not dampen the atmosphere, or the enthusiasm of the campers. As during my short stay all appeared to be enjoying the mud and activities. Next month we hope to print further report and some photographs.

Many thanks to the Newport Team in particular Mike and Nigel for their efforts over the past 18 months, in the liaison with Tredegar House Staff and others. Also we need to thank Bob and his team at Tredegar House for their support once again.

An evening with 24^thFor Len and Barrie
17^th June at Mission to Seamen
Contact Margaret Ford

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Editor: Danny Kerr Email: [email protected]