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Scouting Returning to Trumpington23rd January, 2009

Cambridge Scouts are set to open a Beaver Scout Colony in Trumptington



Commissioner to discuss 'Vision' at All Leaders Gathering13th January, 2009

District Commissioner, Simon Gates, has invited leaders to a special gathering on 1st February to discuss the future of Cambridge Scouting



New District Commissioner for Cambridge1st January, 2009

County Commissioner, Richard Hames, is pleased to announce a new District Commissioner for Cambridge Scouting



Can you help Cambridge Scouting in 2008/09?2nd September, 2008

We are looking for adult volunteers to work with the Beaver, Cub, Scout and Explorer Scout age ranges in Cambridge



Young Leadership Course: Sunday 19th October1st September, 2008

Cambridge District are offering basic training in leadership for young people aged 14-18.



Cambridge Scouts invited to join The Big Tidy Up12th August, 2008

Cambridge City Council's Street Services Section would like to let all scout groups know about the "Big Tidy Up".



Explorers return from Maltese Adventure7th August, 2008

The Phoenix Explorer Scout Unit return home after an activity-packed trip to Malta



Beavers scan the Summer Sky9th July, 2008

The 14th Cambridge Beavers look to the heavens with an evening at a local observatory



Animal-friendly Beavers in Nature-based Sleepover6th July, 2008

30 Beavers from the 12th, 18th and 26th Cambridge Colonies learn about local wildlife at sleepover



Beavers net £200 for E.A.C.H.23rd June, 2008

50th Cambridge Beavers raise £200 for charity in Penalty Shoot-out Competition



Beavers Get Soaked at District Aquathon21st June, 2008

120 Beavers from Cambridge and Granta attend a special water-based Activity Day



Cubs raise £367 for charity16th June, 2008

The 18th Cambridge Cubs raise funds for SSAFA at "Charity Laps" evening



District announces AGM Plans9th May, 2008

Preparations for the Cambridge District Annual General Meeting are underway



18th Cambridge launch Media Gallery1st May, 2008

Scout Group launches media gallery to promote Scouting activities



Scouts out in force for St George's Sunday20th April, 2008

200 Beavers and Cubs come together for an activity-packed morning and afternoon St George's service



District Chairman receives Award19th April, 2008

Cambridge Scout Chairman, David Law, has been awarded the Bar to the Silver Acorn for Specially Distinguished Services to Scouting



Winter Chill for Easter Beaver Sleepover23rd March, 2008

Beavers from the 12th, 18th, 26th and 50th Cambridge colonies swap Easter Eggs for Snowballs as winter returns for their sleepover



Princes Trust breathe New Life into Scout HQ14th March, 2008

Young People from the Princes Trust have spent two weeks painting and decorating the aging 14th Cambridge Scout HQ.



Scouts compete for Annual Swimming Honours8th March, 2008

Cambridge and Crafts Hill Scouts compete in the annual District Swimming Competition



Senior Cubs show off their Skills1st March, 2008

Sixers and Seconders from across Cambridge take part in a special Activity Day designed just for them!



Cambridge Scrapstore Information14th February, 2008

Children's Scrapstore provides recycled materials for arts, crafts and play activities at low cost



District Events Announcement1st February, 2008

Beavers, Cubs and the Scout Fellowship reveal their plans for District events in 2008



Share your Scouting Stories Today!18th January, 2008

If you have a scouting story you'd like to share with the world, why not share it here!



Leadership Training for Young People17th January, 2008

Cambridge District are offering a one-day leadership course for Young People aged between 14-18



New District Commissioner in Cambridge5th January, 2008

County Commissioner, Richard Hames, takes charge in Cambridge



Air Rifle Shooting Course for leaders30th December, 2007

Youth Proficiency Scheme Air Rifle Shooting course for adult volunteers run by the National Smallbore & Rifle Association



First Response First Aid Training29th December, 2007

The next opportunity for First Response First Aid Training takes place on 20th January 2008 in Cambridge.



Getting Started training for new volunteers28th December, 2007

A reminder about Getting Started training for new leaders during 2007



Beavers Party for Centenary1st December, 2007

130 Beavers bring the Scouting Centenary to an end with a giant Christmas Party



Cambridge Beavers Go 'Down Under' this Christmas30th November, 2007

Beaver Scouts from the 12th, 18th & 26th Cambridge colonies have spent a weekend finding out what it might be like to celebrate an Australian Christmas



Cambridge Scouts perform the Jungle Book musical15th November, 2007

See the Jungle Book musical at the 29th Cambridge Scouts in November



Beavers Shine the way in Night Hikes15th November, 2007

Around 80 Beaver Scouts from the 12th, 14th, 18th and 26th Cambridge colonies have spent two chilly November evenings participating in Night Hikes.



Beavers 'Go Wild' for Western Adventure20th October, 2007

100 Beavers Scouts from across Cambridge gatherd at Abington Campsite for a special 'Cowboys and Indians' activity day.



Cambridge University Scout & Guide Club Cheese & Wine Evening15th October, 2007

The annual University adult recruitment event for Cambridge Scouting will take place on Wednesday 17th October 2007



CUSAGC Marathon Challenge 200714th October, 2007

A day/night incident hike with 26 checkpoints... and surprise challenges! For Explorers, Senior Section, SSAGO, Guiders and Scouters - yes, even Leaders!



Programmes Online is launched in Cambridge5th August, 2007

Programmes Online is a new programme planning tool for Scouting volunteers



Cambs 222 Competition – 2007, a challenging, rewarding and enjoyable event for all abilities4th August, 2007

The 2007 Cambridgeshire 222 Mountain Orienteering Competition will be held on the weekend of 12th to 14th October 2007.



Beavers and Cubs in Special Sunrise Sleepover1st August, 2007

Beavers and Cubs have celebrated the start of scouting's second century with a special Sunrise Sleepover



Cambridge Scouts Swimming Gala25th February, 2007

The annual Swimming Gala for 200 plus Cubs and Scouts in Cambridge and surrounding villages will take place on Saturday 10/03/07 at Parkside Pools, Cambridge.



Training Drop In to support leaders28th March, 2006

The next Training Drop In will be held on Thursday 6th April 2006



Census 2006 shows Cambridge Scouting's continued strength26th March, 2006

As at 31st January 2006 there were 1,071 members of the Scout Association in Cambridge



County AGM advance notice21st March, 2006

This is advance notice that the County AGM will take place on Tuesday 26th June 2006 at the Maltings, Ely.



PRIZE is ‘everything you want to know about Scouting!’20th March, 2006

More than 200 adult volunteers attended the County PRIZE conference at St Ivo School, St Ives on Sunday 12th March 2006.



Sunday Telegraph Spirit of the Community awards 20th March, 2006

Many of you will have seen two very positive pieces about the voluntary work Scouts and Explorer Scouts are involved in being highlighted in recent editions of the Sunday Telegraph.



Recent amendments to POR 19th March, 2006

In recent months there have been various changes made to the Policy Organisation & Rules of the Scout Association.



Tesco Panto is a big draw for Scouts & Guides18th March, 2006

The 4th Cambridge Brownies and the 14th, 18th and 54th Cambridge Beavers joined forces on Thursday 8th December to be amongst the audience for Cinderella.



Beaver Scout Programme 200617th January, 2006

Cambridge District Beaver Scout Leaders will meet on 1st February to finalise the activity programme for Beaver Scouts in 2006 (boys and girls aged six to eight years)



Are you ready for the County PRIZE Day?16th January, 2006

The County PRIZE Day is a conference for all adult volunteers in Cambridge Scouting on Sunday 12th March 2006



Induction training for new adult volunteers4th January, 2006

Induction training for new adult volunteers will take place on Saturday 21st January 2006 and Saturday 11th February 2006.



Adult volunteers - please join Cambridge Scouters for an Xmas tipple17th November, 2005

Xmas drinks for adults working in Cambridge Scouting



Mark Sewell (1966 to 2005)15th September, 2005

I was very saddened to hear today of the untimley death of Cambridge scouter, Mark Sewell.



Cambridgeshire Scouts unite with young people across the world at Eurojam31st July, 2005

Scouts and Explorer Scouts from Cambridge are enjoying the Eurojam experience. The European Scout Jamboree is taking place in the UK and runs until 10th August 2005.



Cambridge Rag support to local Scouting and other community groups is much appreciated23rd June, 2005

Scouts from Cambridge attending Eurojam this Summer have received a financial boost from the Cambridge University Rag Appeal at a special presentation for members of the Cambridge Community Volunteer Service.



Help to promote Scouting at the Big Weekend in Cambridge on 9th and 10th July 200515th June, 2005

We will be promoting Cambridge Scouting at the City Council's Big Day Out on Parkers Piece in July and will have a display to support this.



Search for the new Cambridge District Commissioner begins7th June, 2005

Nominations are currently sought for the position of District Commissioner for Cambridge Scouting. The closing date is 11th June 2005.



District Commissioner announcement and District Annual General Meeting13th May, 2005

This will be my last Annual General Meeting as your District Commissioner. It will take place at the Diamond Room, Selwyn College, Grange Road, Cambridge on Thursday 19th May 2005 at 7.45 for 8.00pm.



Craft Competition for Cambridge Beaver Scouts on 12/03/056th March, 2005

The annual Craft Competition for 200+ Cambridge Beaver Scouts takes place on Saturday 12th March 2005



The next Cambridge District Team meeting is on 17th March 20051st March, 2005

The next Cambridge District Team meeting, for Assistant District Commissioners and Group Scout Leaders, will be on Thursday 17th March 2005, 7.45 for 8.00pm at the 54th HQ, Shirley School.



Derrick Hopkins, Cambridge Scouter since the 1950s has sadly passed away.21st January, 2005

It is with great sadness that I am writing to inform you of the passing of fellow Scout, Derrick Hopkins on 19th January 2005.



Open Letter from the Chief Scout re the Scout Association - Tsunami Appeal 7th January, 2005

Chief Scout, Peter Duncan has written an open letter to the UK's 500,000 Scouts following the Asia Tsunami disaster on Boxing Day 2004.



Phoenix Explorers enjoy Xmas dinner in disused mineshaft!6th January, 2005

Explorer Scouts (boys and girls aged 14 to 18 years) enjoyed Christmas dinner in a differnt way in 2004 at Merstham Mines in Surrey.



Craft activities for Scouts of all ages2nd January, 2005

Cambridge Scout Fellowship will run craft activities for Scouts of all ages.



Astronomy evenings for Cubs and Scouts1st January, 2005

Cambridge Astronomer, Andy Green is offering Cambridge Cubs, Scouts and Explorer Scouts the opportiunity to explorer our solar system



Beaver Activity Day 200414th October, 2004

The Cambridge District Activity Day for Beavers on Saturday 2004 was a day to remember.



Big weekend for Cambridge Scouting10th July, 2004

Scouting's Mobile Display Unit was on Parkers Piece this weekend for the Summer in the City event this weekend on Parkers Piece



District Cubs Hike24th June, 2004

The annual District Cubs Hike will take place in the Fen Ditton area on 25th June 2004.



Beavers visit to Colchester Zoo on 27th June 200429th May, 2004

Cambridge Beavers will visit Colchester Zoo on 27th June 2004. Hope you can make it!



Scout District Football23rd May, 2004

Results of the Scout District football competition



Beavers Hike is a resounding success17th May, 2004

Thanks to all Cambridge Beavers for participating in the annual hike and to all the adults that made it happened.



Cambridge Scouts Annual General Meeting 20043rd May, 2004

The Annual General Meeting of the Cambridge Distrct Scout Council will take place at Selwyn College on 20th May 2004 at 8.00pm. All welcome!



New Adult Training dates1st May, 2004

There are lots of opportunities to participate in the new Adult Training scheme during 2004



Cub District sports day results25th April, 2004

Results of the Cub district sports day held on Sunday 25th April



St George's Day celebrations14th April, 2004

Sunday 25th April 2004 will see the annual St George's Day celebrations in England and Cambridge Scouting will of course play its part in the celebrations.



Cambridge Preservation Society Wandlebury 50th Anniversary2nd April, 2004

Wandlebury celebrates its 50th anniversary on the weekend of 3rd and 4th July 2004.



Cambridge Gang Show17th February, 2004

This fast-moving and ever-popular show, staged by members of the Scout and Guide movements, makes a welcome return to the Arts Theatre after 66 years



Iron Age Farm Activity Days12th February, 2004

Hinchingbrooke Country Park has an Iron Age Farm in which we now have a full size reconstructed roundhouse.



Membership growth during 200312th October, 2003

Welcome to new Scouting year and I hope in whatever role you are undertaking it is a successful year for you



District Team Workshop1st May, 2003

The District Team workshop will be held on Saturday 12th July 2003



World Jamboree1st January, 2003

Nine Scouts from Cambridgeshire (6 from Cambridge) are in Thailand for the World Jamboree.



Swimming Gala24th December, 2002

Cambridge District Swimming Gala will be held on March 8th 2003.



Camjam1st January, 2002

The week of the 4th-11th August saw several thousand Scouts and Guides camping near Peterborough for Camjam 2002, Cambridgeshire's International Camp.