Attention all Network Scouts
It's Back by popular demand

Kick start your summer at the Pubscout Festival ! One of the biggest Network events of the year, packed with fun and excitment from start to finish.
If you haven't been to the festival before, then prepare yourself for one of the best weekends of your LIFE !
Whether your here for the entertainment or the socializing, We guarantee you'll have an excellent time.

So what's on offer ?

We have had a word with the big guy upstairs and he has promised the Sun again, so make sure you bring your short's, Bikini's and plenty of sun lotion.
Daytime activities include all the usual suspects, Rotating Climbing wall, Laser Tag, Human table football etc... Chill out in the craft tent, listen to the live music on the outdoor stage or just relax in the sun.
Make Tim Westwood proud and take part in "pimp my Tent" Whether you include neon lights, chrome or gaffer tape, this is your chance to show some artistic flare and creativity, Prize's for the best Pimped tent.

When night time fall's, the drink's start flowing (not that we stop you from drinking during the daytime) the music starts booming and Network members start dancing, Friday night is "Karaoke Night" so get up on the stage and show your talent, we have some special treats for anyone who get's up on stage.
Saturday night is "Beech Night" Fancy dress is essential (Prize's for best solo and group effort) The beach bar will be open, sand in between your toes and some form of water activities, top that off with a steel drum band and we will have a real Caribean atmosphere, Mix in our brand new game " The Penertration Game" and we should have a very enjoyable night.
As always, the Pubscout Festival bar and entertainment will be on until 1am, We don't stop the party just as it's getting going, but if your still not ready for bed, the campfire will be roaring and Network members will be singing till the early hours of the morning.

Sunday morning see's the return of "the Pubscouts Playtime", An opportunity for each Network to stake their claim as the best Network, we have the 5a side, Volleyball, tug a war and log sawing competitions, plus the relay races, this year we have inflatables, sumo suits + Space hoppers for the relays.

Enough of all the sales patter, give me the facts

6th - 8th June 2008
This excellent weekend cost's just £20 per person (if booked and payed before April 21st 2008) Taking place at Rough Close Scout Campsite, Coventry.
The Entrance fee includes your camp fee's, Entertainment and activities (doesn't include transport / Food)

Now you know pretty much everything you need to know, log on to our Website and download the booking form, www.pubscoutfestival.org.uk
Remember, book and pay before 21st April 2008 and pay just £20 per person.


We hope to see you in June.

Pubscout Festival Organising Commitee

The Original Mountain Marathon.

Orienteering and fellrunning combine into a truly challenging event. 

Explorer Belt expedition to Lisbon, Portugal

When:   Saturday 12th July – Saturday 26th July Expedition
            Friday 11th May – Sunday 13th May Training weekend 1
            Friday 27th June – Sunday 29th June Training weekend 2
Where:  Portugal. (Training weekends to be held at a local location)
What: The Explorer Belt is the challenge of a lifetime that is available to Explorer Scouts and members of the Scout Network, aged over 18 at the time of the expedition. It is a chance to undertake an international expedition over ten days that brings a real understanding of a different country, its people and way of life. To complete the Explorer Belt, an Explorer Scout or member of the Scout Network must: plan and train for an international expedition as part of a small team , travel to another country of their choice and travel through that country over ten days complete a major project of their own choice, complete around ten smaller projects , keep a notebook or diary during the expedition, take part in a debriefing after the expedition, make a presentation about the expedition.
Cost:    Not more than £600 (Covers food/ transport and accommodation for the duration of the expedition and training weekend.)
           £100 by 31st Jan 08 (Deposit)
           £250 by 13th May 08
           Final balance due by 29th June 08, this will be confirmed nearer the time.
Why:    It’s the challenge of a lifetime!
More:    Teams of 3 people are recommended. However we can put teams together if needs be.

Interested? Please let Heather Baker know ASAP (31st January 2008 at the latest) we will require your deposit and registration form to confirm your place. admin@network.gmwscouts.org.uk

For full details and registration form, download the PDF

2nd Training weekend for Explorer Belt.

For full details and registration form, download the PDF

World Scout Movement to hike together.

JOTT.org

St George's Day Parade in Leigh or Windsor

More to follow ...

Big Network camp at Great Tower in the Lake District.

Many activities available to try - and a social evening too.

Weekend 1 of 2 for Explorer Belt Training.

When: Saturday 12th July – Saturday 26th July Expedition
Friday 11th April – Sunday 13th April Training weekend 1
Friday 27th June – Sunday 29th June Training weekend 2
Where: Portugal. (Training weekends to be held at a local location)
What: The Explorer Belt is the challenge of a lifetime that is available to Explorer Scouts and members of the Scout Network, aged over 18 at the time of the expedition. It is a chance to undertake an international expedition over ten days that brings a real understanding of a different country, its people and way of life. To complete the Explorer Belt, an Explorer Scout or member of the Scout Network must: plan and train for an international expedition as part of a small team , travel to another country of their choice and travel through that country over ten days complete a major project of their own choice, complete around ten smaller projects , keep a notebook or diary during the expedition, take part in a debriefing after the expedition, make a presentation about the expedition.
Cost: Not more than £600 (Covers food/ transport and accommodation for the duration of the expedition and training weekend.)
£100 by 31st Jan 08 (Deposit)
£250 by 13th May 08
Final balance due by 29th June 08, this will be confirmed nearer the time.
Why: It’s the challenge of a lifetime!
More: Teams of 3 people are recommended. However we can put teams together if needs be.

Interested? Please let Heather Baker know ASAP (31st January 2008 at the latest) we will require your deposit and registration form to confirm your place. admin@network.gmwscouts.org.uk

For full details and registration form, download the PDF

When: Friday 25th January –Sunday 28th January 2008
Where: Aviemore: Scotland
What: A Winter Skills weekend to include walking, climbing and
survival skills.
Cost:
Have a go at new activities. It will also give people ideas for
their D of E awards, and should be a good laugh to boot!
Interested? Please let Neil know ASAP (31st December at the latest) then
we can book places.

£70 for the whole weekend excluding food
or £38 excluding food and equipment hire