2008 Rainbow Challenge

To celebrate the 21st Birthday of Rainbows in 2008 we have launched a great challenge for Rainbows

A copy of the FREE challenge is available by contacting the Region Office

Olivia says "I hope you have lots of fun, I'm really looking forward to the best challenge, which is to have a 21st Birthday party"

North East England Annual Review

28 June 2008

at Askham Bryan College, near York

More details available soon

N.O.W Weekend 4 - 6 July 2008

North East England Opportunities Weekend for all Senior Section members aged 14 - 25

For more details and an application form take a look at the Youth Forum page

Adventure Weekend

Also suitable for a Baden Powell Adventure

29 - 30 August 2008 at Caythorpe Court a PGL Centre

Full

Performing Arts Weekend

5 - 7 September 2008

at Askham Bryan College, near York

Do you enjoy taking part in any area of the Performing Arts: drama, singing, playing an instrument, dance, backstage work?

Would you like an opportunity to produce a show, together with like-minded Guiding friends, in a day and a half? Then reserve Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th September and be part of a production for an audience of relatives, friends and visitors.

For Guides, Senior Section and Leaders - cost £45 (includes all food and overnight stay)

For an application form contact the Region Office

Walking Weekend

25 - 27 September 2008

Cheviot View, Kirknewton, Nr Wooler, Northumberland

The weekend is for Adult members, partners and friends

All types of walk covered

£35.00 for members and £45.00 non members this includes 2 nights accommodation and meals

Contact the Region office for an application form

North East England Region

International Selection Weekend

7 - 9 November 2008

Details available later this year

For Girls and Leaders chosen at County International Selection Weekends

    Songswap

Songswap was the brainchild of Jo Buckle and Daphne Bird and started in 1979. It was formed to provide support for Guiders who led singing, whether or not they held the Campfire Leader’s Qualification, so that they could learn new songs and gain confidence. Songswap has been held twice a year ever since at different locations around the Region. It is open to all Guiders, Senior Section, Unit Helpers and Trefoil Guild members and we regularly have visitors from N.W. England, Midlands and Anglia.

The morning session is usually taken by an experienced leader and the afternoon relies on people to contribute by bringing a song to swap. But don’t worry – no-one is expected to ‘take the floor’ unless they are happy to do so. The group is self-supporting and so a small charge is made to cover hiring the room, hot drinks and administration costs. If you come along please bring any song books you have, a packed lunch and musical instruments if you play them.

The 2008 Songswaps will be held at Hesley Wood Guide House, near Sheffield on April 5^th, 2008, and in Newcastle upon Tyne on October 11^th 2008: to apply complete the application slip below.

For further details contact Sheila Harrop sm.harrop25@ntlworld.com.  01472 315330 or Sandra Taylor sandytay@tiscali.com  01472 290894

SCORCH

There is also an event that takes place nationally every two years, and again organised informally and totally self-financing. It is called Scorch, short for National Scratch Orchestra.

It is a weekend open to all adult members of the organisation, and Trefoil Guild, who play an orchestral instrument at any level. We particularly encourage people who haven’t played since school, or who have taught themselves for fun as adults – the music is adapted to suit whoever comes. The main aim of the weekend is FUN and a great feeling of accomplishment.

The next weekend will be September 12^th-14^th 2008, near Kettering in Northamptonshire.

Anyone interested should contact Jo Addis – joanne.addis@ntlworld to have their name put on the list to receive the full information when it comes out later this spring.

60th Song Swap

Saturday, April 5th, 2008 10.30 p.m.—4.30 p.m.

South Yorkshire Guide House,  Hesley Wood Scout Activity Centre,

White Lane, Chapeltown, Sheffield S35 2YH

There will be a small charge paid on the day to cover expenses.

The morning will be led for us. The afternoon is open for anyone to share an old or new song, dance, story, campfire game.

It all depends on YOU. Don’t be afraid to have a go!

Bring songbooks, instruments, notebook and pencil.

PLEASE CONSIDER IF THERE IS A HALL IN YOUR AREA WHERE WE COULD MEET. We need to plan ahead if Song Swap is to continue.    IT IS NOT AN ONEROUS TASK HOSTESSING SONGSWOP — AND YOU DON’T HAVE TO DO THE DRIVING!

 Tea/coffee and biscuits available on arrival—from 9.30a.m. and before we leave. Soup and drinks will be provided at lunchtime with your packed lunch.

There will be craft materials on sale.

Please return the reply slip by March 22nd to Mrs Sandra Taylor, 47B Cambridge St, Cleethorpes,DN35 8HD , or phone 01472 290894 or email sandytay@tiscali.co.uk

I will be coming to Song Swap on April 5th,2008

Name .................................................

Email .................................................

Telephone Number .................................

TARGET – An international camp for adult members

26 July – 2 August 2008 

Take a look at the Target 2008 page for more details.