Greater London North’s County Commissioner, Barry Manley will have completed his five year appointment in March 2011 and will stand down from his role with effect from 31 July 2010 and the process of finding a successor needs to begin.

The deadline for applications has been extended to 15 September to enable more suitable candidates to be identified / nominated.

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With two years to go until the Olympics kicks off in London – Greater London Scouts have an opportunity to get our names at the head of the queue for volunteers in one of the most exciting areas of the Olympics due to take place in five of our boroughs: Hackney, Greenwich, Newham, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest.

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THE number of young people joining the Scouts in South London is growing at its fastest rate for nearly 40 years.

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“Trusted to make life Better”

36 adults and their guests were invited to the Royal Naval College in Greenwich on Friday 23 April to this year’s Greater London Region Adult Appreciation Event.  Each of the 36 recipients was given special awards to recognise their invaluable commitment and dedication to Scouting in Greater London. Presenting the awards Mr. Dean Milton Regional Commissioner for Greater London said “We are here tonight to celebrate the achievement of 36 very special adults in our region who have been recognised for their inspirational leadership, their exceptional commitment and their dedication to Scouting in Greater London Region.”

“We can all be truly proud of the fact that society trusts us to make life better and we take seriously that responsibility.  We can be proud of the fact that Scouting offers challenge and adventure to 400,000 young people and 100,000 adults across the UK. We believe passionately in helping our members fulfill their potential by working in teams, learning by doing and thinking for themselves and others.  We’re working to make Scouting available to all and we’re passionate about what we do.”

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“Trusted to make life better”

A massive 59 adult volunteers across the Greater London Scout Region have been recognised for their outstanding and significant contribution to London Scouting in this year’s St.Georges Day Awards. I am immensely proud of all our recipients who are extremely well deserving of Scouting’s highest awards.

Our volunteer adults offer challenge and adventure to 40,000 young people in 700 Scout Groups each week across the capital ensuring our young people grow in confidence by trying out new skills and stretching themselves to their full potential.

Once again, my sincere thanks and congratulations go to all recipients.

Dean J Milton

Regional Commissioner

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Regional Support Days dates confirmed as:

• Regional Development and Support Day (DAS) for ACC’s 
• - Saturday 30 October
• Regional Group Scout Leader / District Commissioner Day
• - Sunday 31 October

Venue for the weekend will be Gilwell Park. More details to follow soon.

Please make a note of this weekend in your diaries.

We look forward to seeing you.

Dean J Milton | Regional Commissioner | Greater London Scout Region

Aidan Jones, parent, Scout and one of the team that delivered the 21st World Scout Jamboree explained how Scouting takes a common sense approach when it come to managing risk on Tuesday’s BBC Breakfast.

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Last weekend 2,500 Scouts from across the UK welcomed in a new year of adventure. The Scouts from as far as Devon and North Wales braved sub zero temperatures and fields of snow to camp at Gilwell Park Activity Centre, the home of Scouting and outdoor adventure.

Every January, Winter Camp provides the opportunity for Scouts to take part in over 70 adventurous and fun activities ranging from abseiling to zorbing.

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