22 July 2011 I am pleased to announce that, after a successful search process, Paula Evans has been offered and accepted the position of County Commissioner for Staffordshire. Paula currently holds the appointment of County Training Manager in Staffordshire and…
Letter From the County Commissioner
Our County Commissioner, Jeremy Cotton, is retiring in September and at our AGM, the District gave him a present. Below is a copy of the letter he sent to the District Commissioner. Dear Steve I wanted to write to…
Born Survivor Camp
Scouts from the District recently attended the Born Survivor Camp at Kibblestone. This camp was to teach the Scouts outdoor skills in the style of our Chief Scout, Bear Grylls. More photos, courtesy of Barbara Davies, are in our Gallery….
Nancy Rowe – RIP
From the Division – I have just been informed that our Vice-President Nancy Rowe sadly passed away last Saturday, 18th June. There will be no funeral as Nancy had donated her remains to medical research. If I hear of any…
District Annual General Meeting
Today was the District’s Annual General meeting which was held at the Loyal and Ancient Borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme’s Council Offices. The meeting itself was held in the Council Chamber and we were honoured to have the Borough’s Deputy Mayor, Councillor…
District Archery Competition
Just wanted to congratulate SILVERDALE on winning the District Archery Competition – which was a very tightly fought contest. Well done and thanks to the other troops that attended. Big thanks to the District Leaders in helping to organise the…
25th Knutton’s Appeal for Funds
The 25th Knutton Group are trying to raise enough money to buy the old Knutton Methodist Church where they meet. So far they have raised £2500 of the £8500 they need for a chance to buy the old church. The…
District AGM
The DISTRICT AGM 2011 is on JUNE 30th at NEWCASTLE CIVIC OFFICES (There will be a porter on duty at the doors under the canopy in Merriel Street from 6.30.) The plan is to assemble from 7.00 to 7.30 Formal agenda…
Silver Acorn
Barbara Davies, Cub Leader from 15th St Giles & St Georges Cub Pack, was presented her Silver Acorn from Steve Broardhurst (DC) at the District Cub Camp on Sunday. More photos are in our Gallery.
77th Audley given £60,000!
The 77th Audley Group have been generously given £60,000 from the estate of the late Derek Roper. Mr. Roper decided that the money from his estate should be given to various charities. The money will enable Audley Group to rebuild…
