John Fogg, Headquarters and Chris Wanley, Outdoors, issue news items on a regular basis by email.  Here are some current extracts that may interest Network Scouts.

Duke of Edinburgh's Award Information Available

Want to find out more about The Duke of Edinburgh's Award to support your preparation for operating the new Sections? Visit www.theaward.org for a wealth of information on the Programme. The Award also publishes a wide range of leaflets and posters, available free of charge (postage and packing charges apply), plus books, audio visual materials and Programme management/support software. For a price list, please visit the Library zone on the website or send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to: The Award Scheme Ltd: Unit 18/19 Stewartfield Industrial Estate, off Newhaven Road, EDINBURGH EH6 5RQ. Tel: 0131 553 5280. Fax: 0131 553 5776. E-mail: asl@theaward.org

Kensington & Chelsea Community Transport

Scout visitors to Baden-Powell House can now benefit from the use of Kensington & Chelsea Community Transport, who offer the hire of vehicles designed with disabled passengers in mind. Drivers can also be 'hired' for a fixed rate of £8 per hour. Alternatively, if you wish to use your own driver they must be registered with KCCT and hold a MiDAS certificate. Scouts should first contact KCCT for a quotation. For your quotation, and further information please contact KCCT on: 020 8964 4928, or email at: kcct@btclick.com/kcct

Fun with Maps  (14/11/2002)

www.mapzone.co.uk is the Ordnance Survey website dedicated to 7-14 year olds. Leaders might find it useful in the appropriate parts of the Programme.

It is home to a range of map-themed games and activities aimed principally at schoolchildren. Simple to use and a showcase for our skills in Human Computer Interaction, maps are used as a basis for these activities. The site helps children to interact with maps more confidently, while also allowing them to become more familiar with the concepts of grid referencing and locating places of interest.

www.mapzone.co.uk encompasses various zones:

Our Favourite Places
Games - map related games with no serious teaching element
Competitions - map-related games with no serious teaching element
Did you know? - geo-trivia and fun facts with a geographical theme

Youth Hostels - Scout Group Offers (24/11/2002)

Details of this year's special offers for Scout Association Members can be found at www.yhagroupspecials.org.uk

Group Events - Peeks - The Event Makers (24/11/2002)

As a nominated supplier to the Scout Movement, Peeks offer a 10% discount on all Christmas and Theme products. They also provide a wide range of fundraising games and equipment through their fundraising catalogue published each spring. If you have not received a free copy of Peek's NEW Christmas catalogue, full of decorations, crackers, hats and novelties for the festive season simply call: 01202 489489 or visit www.peeks.co.uk

Copyright © 2002 Steve Sims and East Sussex Scout Network.  Last edited 02/05/2003