It's coming ...

19-21st September 2008

Alcatraz Date change

For all Explorer and Networkers, please be aware that due to other items in the diary Alcatraz has been shifted a week earlier than advertised to the weekend of 5th July 2008.  Forms'll be up on the Alcatraz pages soon.

Top Award for DC Sue

Sue Goldstraw, DC for Ormskirk & District Scouts has been recognised for her "outstanding contribution" to Ormskirk & District and the area covered by West Lancashire District Council.

Sue has been awarded the West Lancashire District Council Chairman's special award at an assembly of the District Council on January 30th 2008. After becoming a 41st Halsall Cub Scout Leader in 1979 she rose through the ranks to become Assistant District Commissioner (Cubs) and eventually District Commissioner in 2006.

Chairman of the district council, Cllr William Cropper, said "Sue is a person of exceptional energy, extremely popular with everyone she comes into contact with, has a great sense of humour, is extremely practical and "hands-on" whatever the task and a natural leader. Sue has already made an outstanding contribution to the life of West Lancashire, in particular in her role as Scout District Commissioner, a role that she clearly enjoys and does superbly well. Let us hope she continues to serve Scouting and inspire our young people for years to come."

Sue said "It is all a bit overwhelming but I was delighted to have been chosen. Scouting isn't really about one person and I could not have been chosen for this award without a lot of help from friends, colleagues in Scouting and family".

See press release in local newspapers.

A resounding success!

Big congratulations are due to the teams listed below for doing so well in their respective categories in Moonlight this year.  Over 500 people took part in the event, only one person dropped out, and only 3 teams were late in at the end!  All credit is due to Chris Phillips, Mark Gilham and their team from the Ormskirk Crew for making it such a fantastic day for all involved! 

Scouts
1st	9th A - 0 lives lost
2nd	30th A - 0 lives lost
3rd	45th B - 1 life lost
Explorers
1st	Lydiate ESU - 0 lives lost
2nd	Yeti team Female - 1 life lost
3rd	Bubble Factor Girls - 1 life lost
Overall winner
1st	9th Scouts A

Full results available here

Revised NAN Form now available

After consultation with GSL's, Leaders & the District Team a revised NAN form has been developed. The revised form (revision 2.00 July 2007) should now be used in conjunction with all nights away activities with immediate effect. You can download the form by clicking on the link (revised NAN form ).

All nights away permit holders should be aware of the rules surrounding nights away. You can refresh yourselves by clicking the link and reviewing the factsheet ( fs120431 ). Any problems should be reported to your section ADC and/or DesComm.

The Northern Kite Group Workshop 23rd Feb

The Northern Kite Group has kindly offered to host & conduct a Kite workshop on the 23rd Feb, Lathom HQ commencing at 12:00pm for leaders from ANY section incl Adult Sections. This workshop will allow leaders to be able to instruct young members in the design, construction and flying of kites. At present we are trying to get an idea of numbers (12 booked on so far). If you are interested please e-mail Dave Marsh ADC(Scouts) or telephone 01695-625636. t.

For full details on the Northern Kite Group and a gallery of their photo's see their Website.   

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Stolen Kayaks

Last night (17th April 2007) three plastic kayaks were stolen from the Leisure Lakes in Tarleton in a white transit van.  Boats have a "Scout registered craft" sticker on them.

   Archery Website launched

1st Ormskirk Scouts

Latest First Aid courses

Details of the latest first aid courses are now available - Practical and Standard first aid courses available.  Click for more information.

The Criminal Records Bureau

The Records Department at The Scout Association advises all members to continue using, until further instructions, the current 'white' CAB application form. The new prototype 'pink' application form is currently undergoing trial and evaluation by the CAB and WILL NOT be in use until much later this year.

Don't forget the Activities pages on ScoutBaseUK. There you will find some very useful information about a wide range of scouting activities, including references to fact sheets, the sections of POR which apply and links to other related material.

If you have any comments on the site, please e-mail them to webmaster@ormskirkscouts.org.uk.