NEWS PAGE (ARCHIVE MARCH 2006 - JUNE 2006)
9 Mar 2006
Due to its popularity (more than 72 applications have already been received), the closing date for applications has been extended by 1 week. The new closing date has been set for 17 March. Applications will not be accepted after this date.
17 Mar 2006
Applications for the Jamboree Unit close - The leader team have received 116 applications from all 12 Districts.
21 Mar 2006
Coinciding with the start of Spring, the Jamboree Unit launches two initatives to support Jamboree participation beyond just the Unit membership.
Meet you at the Flagpole
The Flagpole is the place to meet and chat. This is an online moderated bulletin board community. You do not have to be a member of the Unit to contribute either. Flagpole will the forum to talk about fundraising, programme ideas and international Scouting. Visit the Flagpole by going to BSJ.ORG.UK
Friends of the Unit
The Friends of the Unit scheme rewards companies and individuals who make generous contributions to the Jamboree Unit fundraising and individual fundraising. The Friends programme permits businesses to be part of the Jamboree experience. More...
25/26 Mar 2006
The Selection Weekend took place at Bear's Rails Campsite in Old Windsor to select 72 representatives to attend the World Scout Jamoree. More...
29 Mar 2006
The process of offering places to 72 hopefuls begins. It is intended that over the next 10 days everyone, whether successful or not will have been contacted by Bruce or Pete.
28 April 2006
The dates for the next 3 camping weekends are published. Each season of the year will see a Unit camp.
6 May 2006
The Unit's Kick-Off sees the 8 patrols and 2 units formed. Each patrol has been set a patrol fundraising target of £500 each.
Also launched is a vote on a proposed Unit badge design. More...
13 May 2006
Four members of the Berkshire Scouts Jamboree Unit had the opportunity to attend the World Scout Jamboree organisers' Ceremonies Workshop held recently at Youlbury. During the day the 4 individuals were able to give a young person's view on what they would like to see at the Opening Ceremony, at the Closing Ceremony and at the Scouting Sunrise Ceremony (on 1 August 2007).
The Opening Ceremony is one of the most memorable parts of any Jamboree; it is the first time that all 40,000 Scouts will converge into one place and will be truly the point at which the experience of a lifetime will begin. The Berkshire representatives contributed their thoughts and ideas on the ceremonies including discussions on whether a big firework display should be had, to the types of music to be played, how the flags of the world should be presented and what unit members wanted to see.
1 June 2006
Following a vote by members and friends, Berkshire Scouts Jamboree Unit has chosen the badge it wants for Uniform and for sale. More...
17/18 June 2006
Five of the leader team (Bruce, Pete, Wendy, Andy & Laura) attended the National Leaders' Weekend at Walesby Forest. During the weekend the team met many of the UK Contingent leader team and other Unit leaders. The weekend was an opportunity to look at some of the equipment, programme and resources available to support the Units. More...