Author: Stephen Plume

Ten of the Poindextor Explorers enjoyed a fantastic trip to Switzerland to visit the International Scout Camp at Kandersteg. As part of the County Expedition of almost 600 – mainly Explorer Scouts – we had a great time enjoying many and varied activities as well as meeting other Explorers from the UK and abroad. The … Continue reading “Poindextor at Kandersteg”

Calling all Scouts and Explorers born between 22nd July 2001 and 21st July 2005… the next World Scout Jamboree will take place in the USA in 2019.  Applications are now open.  We’ve been allocated 7 places in the County contingent of 63. There are more details at https://glmwjambo.godaddysites.com and look out for the invitation letter … Continue reading “World Scout Jamboree 2019 – Applications Now Open”

UK Parliament Week is a fantastic opportunity for uniform organisations and youth groups. Take part in the fun by holding an event or activity with your group, whilst they explore the work of UK Parliament and what it means to them.  https://www.ukparliamentweek.org/blog/calling-all-uniform-organisations/

We’ve been donated a giant “shaky hand” buzzer game, where you have to move a “wand” along a twisted wire without touching the wire.  Great for promotional events or fun days, it has already been used at a school summer fayre and at Norfest.  Please book online like the other District Equipment, at http://www.renscouts.org.uk/resources-other/

First Response FULL COURSES – Full Day (9am – 5pm) Sun 10th September – 4th Harrow Scout HQ – 9am – 5pm Sat 16th September – 5th Pinner Scout HQ – 9am – 5pm Sat 30th September – Mansergh Hall, St John’s Wood, NW8 9QG – 9am – 5pm Sun 1st October – BP House, … Continue reading “First Aid Courses”

Jamboree Roadshow, Saturday 23rd September, 10:00 at 1st/3rd Ruislip HQ, Poplars Close – more information to follow. There will be details circulated shortly by County about the World Scout Jamboree 2019, taking place in the USA.  Hopefully this is something many of our members aspire to take part in.  Participants must be born between 22 … Continue reading “Jamboree 2019 – Presentation for Scouts & Explorers”