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OUAY POSITION FORNEW SCULPTUREGazing across to where it all started,a sculpture of Robert Baden-Powell sitson the Quay in Poole, looking towardsBrownsea Island. The life-sized bronzesculpture, created by David Annand,was made possible by Brian Woolgar,Chairman of Poole District ScoutCouncil, and donations from individuals,businesses, Dorset County Scout Counciland Poole District Scout Council.SCOUTING+Keep up to date with news andinformation in the world of ScoutingSHORT-TERMINVESTMENTSERVICEMonthly rate after deductionof Management Commission.October 20083.750% 4.250%November 20082.225% 2.725%Interest at the higher rateapplies to deposits of £5,000and above. Contact Frances on020 8433 7252 (Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm) for more information.There’s more to seaThe seas around the Englishcoast have the greatest diversityof marine life in Europe. NaturalEngland’s undersea landscapes campaignhas a series of five regional mapshighlighting these amazing creaturesand the topography they live in, completewith illustrated descriptions. Things tomake, free publications and maps tocolour in can be downloaded from www.naturalengland.org.uk/campaigns/marine14 Scouting February/March 2009
News slugFree the pineapple!Sell Jali Organic Fairtrade DriedPineapple as part of FairtradeFortnight (23 Feb to 8 Mar) and raisemoney for both your Group andthe people of the island of Jali. Forinformation and samples pleasevisit www.jaliorganic.comBAG-PACKING TO SWAZILANDHelping shoppers pack their bags, holding a bazaar andrunning a stall were some of the ways Bishop’s Stortfordand District’s Conquest Explorer Scout Unit raised fundsfor a trip to the Thirst for Life Scout Centre in Bhalekane,Swaziland, later this year. The Explorers will be layingdrinking-water pipes to a recently built school for theorphanage. Spurred on by their success so far, the Unit isplanning a Spanish night, cooking traditional fare. Theyhave now raised over £3,000 (their target is £15,000).LEADER OF THE PACKThe theme of the National Pet Month for2009 is ‘Healthy Pets Make Happy Pets’.From 4 April to 4 May, National Pet Monthwill encourage pet owners to order a free packand plan unusual events locally. A photographiccompetition is being held for owners to entersnaps of their favourite pet moments, and dogowners can take part in a Wet Nose Day walk-athon.For further information and to order yourfree pack, visit www.nationalpetmonth.org.ukHANDY BOOKThe new Scout Handbookhas arrived. Packed withideas and activities, thebook is aimed at takingScouts through the ChiefScout’s Gold Award witha series of nine ChallengeAwards. Priced at £8, visitwww.scouts.org.uk/shopto purchase your copy.READ ALL ABOUT ITTaking place on 5 March, World Book Day isan annual celebration of books with the focuson encouraging everyone to take up and enjoyreading. A new series of World Book Dayflipbooks is being produced aimed at youngerpeople, and exciting book-related eventsare taking place all over the UK.Visit www.worldbookday.com forgames, competitions and newsof events in your area.Aye Write!, the Bank of ScotlandBook Festival, comes to Glasgowlater in the month. Events includea musical adaptation of The Windin the Willows and a cartoonworkshop. Visit www.ayewrite.comfor up-to-date information.RIGHT ON COURSETwo courses take place at Gilwell in April.Section Leader Training (covering modules5-9 and 11-19 of the Adult Training Scheme)gives information and support for runningyour section and the opportunity to try outnew ideas and learn new skills. British RedCross Trainer Training provides participantswith a BRC Practical First Aid Certificate andBRC Trainer and Assessor Award, which willenable you to run British Red Cross coursesfor Scouting Members. To take part in thiscourse, you will need to have a current firstaid certificate of First Response level orequivalent and have or be working towardsyour Presenting and Facilitating modules.For details and to download an applicationform for either course, visit www.scouts.org.uk/gilwelltraining or call 0845 300 1818.www.scouts.org.uk/magazine 15
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