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This Thursday (2nd July): Outdoor Clear Up Night (1830 Meet)
The unit is helping to clear the outside of an disabled centre this Thursday. Bring gloves and sheers e.t.c if possible. MEET AT THE UNIT FOR 1830 (6.30PM). We will be back at the Unit for approximately 2145!

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Sunday, 21 June 2009
Upcoming Summer Camp Dates:

The Unit is running various summer trips this year, the dates you need to know are:

Splashdown, Rother Valley Country Park: Friday 26th - Sunday 28 June (Paid)

Dolomites Summer Trip: Monday 6th - Tuesday 28th July (Paid)

North Yorkshire Moors Summer Trip: Saturday 8th - Saturday 15th August (Get you name down now)

posted by Richard Hollingworth

Thursday, 4 June 2009
Scout Car Show

SCOUT CAR SHOW
13 June 2009
Sir Harold Jackson School, Bradway Drive
Details to Follow On Thursday At The Unit

The Unit's biggest fundraiser returns for its 8th year, and is set to be the biggest and best yet. Over 70 vehicles will be on display, including a special visit from our very own Spiney Norman.

Fundraisers are how we keep Sub costs down so in order for us to carry on doing that, we need every Unit member to help on the actual day. Your help will be needed on running various stalls, games, the food tent, the arena, marshaling and much more, so we really do need everyones help.

There are many of activities for all the family during the day, from traditional gamessuch as a coconut shy and tombola. Other favourites make a return like pot smashing, assault courses and beat the goalie.

The food court will be serving everything from flame grilled burgers to fresh strawberries and cream, and the kettle in the tea tent will always be on!

This year The Unit's running the events in the arena. Everyone's invited to take part regardless of age or ability, and we've got an action packed program. Try your hand at our very own Royal Tournament, or see how you fairat welly wanging - and there are prizes to be won!

For more information, and to see photos from previous years, visit the website www.scoutcarshowandgala.co.uk.

We'll see you there...

posted by Richard Hollingworth

Monday, 18 May 2009
Bear Grylls is Appointed the New Chief Scout







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Today it was announced that 34 year old Bear Grylls is to become the new Chief Scout, taking over from former Blue Peter presenter Peter Duncan in July.

Bear is a professional adventurer, author, motivational speaker and television presenter. He was born and raised on the Isle of Wight where his father taught him to climb and sail at an early age, and he went on to be educated at Eton Collage then the University of London. He is a second dan black belt in karate and speaks English, Spanish and French. Bear is a Christian, describing his faith as the 'backbone' of his life.

Bear now resides on a houseboat moored by Battersea Bridge on the River Thames, and an island on Llŷn Peninsula, North Wales. He is married with three sons (the youngest born of natural childbirth in January 2009 on the houseboat!)

In May 1998, Bear became the youngest Briton (at 23) to climb Mount Everest, just 18 months after breaking his back. He also now presents TV programmes such as Bear Grylls: Born Survivor & Man vs Wild; where he tests his survival techniques to the limit. He has written a variety of books (which are great reads) including a personal account of his ascent up Everest and his account of Facing the Frozen Ocean.

Grylls stated how honoured he was to be offered the position of becoming the tenth Chief Scout, and he expressed his desire to continue the work of his predecessor Peter Duncan in his inspirational publicity work to promote Scouting.


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List of previous news items:

  1. Upcoming Summer Camp Dates:
  2. Scout Car Show
  3. Bear Grylls is Appointed the New Chief Scout
  4. New Facebook Page & Scout Shop Website
  5. Programme Updated
  6. Unit Discount on Outdoor Shoes, Hiking Boots, etc....
  7. Woodseats Explorers Win The Apex Challenge again!
  8. In Case of Emergency (ICE) Numbers
  9. John's DofE night
  10. Winter Run-Around
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