This week we have spent a little bit of time on some website tweaks and updates:

1. POB’s Blog has been launched, find out what our very own POB is up to!

2. County Development plan added to site, www.gls-scouts.org.uk/ourvision

3. i.KNOW added to bottom of section pages, the latest related entries will be shown on the bottom…

The latest batch of 8 Young Leaders in Southwark District have completed their training and demonstrated their skills and competence by organising and running a Games Day for 18 cubs and scouts from the district. They started their course last September covering all 11 modules in 8 evening sessions, plus and all day First Response Course. It has become a tradition…

On Sunday 20 Leaders from across the County gathered at The South London Scout Centre to undertake their Training.

The Day started with a welcome reception of Tea, Coffee, Biscuits and Hot Cross Buns! soon we got underway, after some short introductions from everyone taking on average 30 seconds, it was then outside for a photo, luckily there was almost a…

Think air activities are only for Air Scouts and their Leaders? Then think again! Find out more at our Air Activities for Leaders day at the Scout Aviation Centre,BigginHillAirporton Saturday 12 May.

It is open to all leaders in all sections – and it is free!

For details Contact Ian Piper : ianp@pbmail.co.uk

Full Details: AIR ACTIVITIES DAY FOR LEADERS

If you missed our Fantastic Taster day in November ?
Here’s your chance !
If you’ve ever thought Caving Hmm I wonder if My Scouts / Explorers would like to try it but it’s a big move to try a Weekend away ?
This could be a way !
Try a Day in the Surrey Mines with the County Caving Team & for a couple of hours we’ll give you a taster which…

Think air activities are only for Air Scouts and their Leaders? Then think again! Find out more at our Air Activities for Leaders day at the Scout Aviation Centre,BigginHillAirporton Saturday 12 May.

It is open to all leaders in all sections – and it is free!

Full Details: AIR ACTIVITIES DAY FOR LEADERS

We may have some tickets for the Gala Awards Night for the Jack Petchey Foundation.

This years event well be at the Southbank centre in London. This will be the chance to see our Award Winners get their medallions presented. We have several VIPs coming along, It should be a great night.

15 March, at 19:00hrs. The Purcell Room, The Southbank Centre. SE1 8XX

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We have a small number of places still available for the Beaver Air Activities Badge on Saturday 10 March (p.m.); and for the Cub Air Activities Badge on Saturday 31 March. Both courses will be held at GLS’s Scout Aviation Centre (SAC), Biggin Hill – if interested please contact Ian Piper at Ianp@pbmail.co.uk

A course covering the Scout Basic Aviation Skills Badge has been announced for Saturday 19 May, also…

I am very pleased to announce that Paul Benn and I appointed a new County Media Manager last night. Her name is Miriam and she is really looking forward to promoting all your the wonderful work you do to the public. I am sure you will join me in welcoming Miriam to Scouting and the County.

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26 members of 16th Bermondsey have just returned from 5 days in the snowy Surrey hills, staying in Holmwood and Capel scout hut.

They all took a train to Dorking station and set off in minus 7 degrees to hike in patrols through snow covered fields and woods to Leith hill and then on to the scout hut, about 8 miles. As well as night hikes, indoor and out door…