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AGM Update
Thanks to all those that turned out for last night’s AGM, to Harwell ESU for providing the catering and to Chilton Scouts for hosting – it was great to see such strong support from everyone. For those not able to attend, you can down load the District Annual Report here. At the AGM the District […]
Thames Ridge Scouts District Cross Country
Thames Ridge Active Support Unit invite all sections to the annual District Cross Country Race, to be held at Youlbury Scout Camp site on Monday 4th July 2016. Entry fee £1 per runner (payable at ‘Booking-In’ point) Race Times Beaver Scouts 6.30pm (Book in 6.00 to 6.15pm) Cub Scouts 7.00pm (Book […]
Thames Ridge District Scout Council – Notice of Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting of the Thames Ridge District Scout Council will be held at Chilton Village Hall, behind All Saints church, Church Hill, Chilton, OX11 0SH on Thursday 12th May 2016 at 7.30pm for 8.00pm start. You are cordially invited to a barbeque from 7.30pm prior to the AGM. The District Scout Council is the electoral […]
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District Hillwalking Training Weekend – 7th – 9th October in the Brecon Beacons
The District is running its usual summer hill walking training weekend on the weekend of 7th-9th October. Staying at Danywenallt Youth Hostel in the Brecon Beacons, this is a great opportunity to get out in the hills and learn the skills needed to look after yourself and groups. The cost is £60 per person to […]
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Ongoing Safeguarding Training
Any adult who holds an appointment for which an appointment review is required must complete ongoing Safety and Safeguarding training every five years. We have arranged three safeguarding training evenings over the coming months: Tuesday 19th April at 1st Harwell (1940 start) Monday 16th May in Didcot (venue tbc, 1915 for 1930 start) Tuesday 14th June in Abingdon […]
Training Drop-in Sessions
Training sessions can be arranged in a Group where there is a high demand or at strategic locations in the District for anyone to attend (see below). Booking will be essential to ensure we have sufficient TAs available to meet the demand. We can validate a couple of modules per person at these general sessions […]
Newsletter 31 January 2016
Welcome This is the first of what I hope will become a regular email newsletter about Scouting in the District. I want to use it not just to pass information from County and HQ, but to highlight local news and events. and to share ideas for good Scouting in the District. Please let me know what you think! […]
Scouts Five-a-Side – 6th February
Thames Ridge Scouts Indoor 5-a-side indoor scout football competition 2016 The annual five-a-side football competition takes places at the Methodist Church Hall, Broadway, Didcot on Saturday 6 February 2016, 2.00-5.00pm. For details and an application form, please contact Dennis Hammond or click here to download an application form. […]
Gone Home – Charles Bone (Chip)
I am sorry to have to report that Charles Bone lost his battle with cancer on Tuesday. He was a great Scout, friend and supporter of 1st Longworth Scout Group and will be greatly missed both there and across the District. For those able to attend. there will be a service of thanksgiving at 1pm on 29th […]