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THE ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO 2011

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is the most spectacular show in the world, enjoyed by an international television audience of 100 million.
But there's no substitute for being there, as part of the 217,000-strong audience over its three-week season at Edinburgh Castle.
As a member of Scouting you can become part of it.

The Scout Association has been part of this fantastic experience since the first Tattoo in 1950.Once again this year we want you to be part of its magic!

We are looking for dynamic, enthusiastic and confident Explorer Scouts and Leaders to be part of the sales team to sell programmes and merchandise to the Tattoo’s international audience as they make their way up the world famous Castlehill and into their seats.

You will need to be available for about five or six nights between 4th & 27th August. You will be on duty from 7pm until approx 9.30pm on week nights and from 6pm until 10.45pm on a Saturday.   (Leaders can expect to be away later than this.)

Explorer Scouts can use the event to complete sections of their Chief Scouts Award or towards a section of the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. All in attendance will also receive a special certificate to commemorate your participation in The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2011.

If you are interested then please complete the attached form and return it by email to sueliddle@sky.com by 31st May 2011 or by post to 15 Valleyfield St EH3 9LP
For further information please contact Sue Liddle 0131 477 6160.

Forms can be downloaded from here. Tattoo_application.doc

Bonaly 80th Birthday Open Day
 
The 11th June will see Bonaly open its doors for what promises to be a great  family day out. From 12 noon until  - 4.00 p.m. Beaver Scouts, Cub Scouts and Scouts along with their families are invited to join us to take part in Bonaly’s 80th Birthday Day. Throughout the day there will be activities for all to take part in Adventurous, Creative, Games, something for the very young to the young at heart.
Teas and coffee and various food stalls will keep everyone fed and watered as well as birthday cake, displays from outside organisations and to end the day we will be burying our time capsule ready for future generations.
Flyers will be distributed throughout the Region for every Beaver Scout , Cub Scout and Scout after the Easter holidays. Some of the activities will require booking prior to taking part, this can be done on arrival. This event has no entry fee.
 
Bonaly Challenge Camp
 
This will be held at Bonaly from 10th - 12th June and is open to Scout patrols from the Region. Come along learn new skills , share skills and enjoy the 80th Birthday day. As this is a challenge / training camp each patrol will need to bring all their own camping / cooking equipment. Each patrol also requires at least 1 leader to attend for the weekend, no charge for leaders. Enter a team now as places are limited to 16 patrols.
Cost £15 per Scout , application forms available by contacting Bonaly on info@bonaly.org.uk

BONALY 80th BIRTHDAY EXHIBITION

As part of the 80th Anniversary celebrations of Bonaly the Colinton Library, Thorburn Road EH13 0BQ  is hosting a unique  photographic exhibition depicting camping at Bonaly.  The exhibition will run from  13 to 25 June during library opening times.  While  this is mainly  a photographic exhibition there will be a file of documents to view at your leisure.     Do put the dates in your diary and pop in to the Library to see the exhibits.
EDINBURGH GANG SHOW 2011  AUDITIONS

Edinburgh Gang Show 2011                            22 – 26 November 2011

Gang Show is a fantastic opportunity for members of Scouting and Girlguiding to come together and present a show of the highest standard at the King’s Theatre.

The Edinburgh Gang Show 2011 auditions will be held at St Anne’s Church Hall, Kaimes Road, Corstorphine on the dates noted below. Please arrive for registration 15 minutes before the stated audition time. There is no need to prepare anything as attendees will be taught the audition piece on the day. Please wear comfortable clothing that is suitable for movement. Results of the auditions will be announced on the day.

Main Gang
Scouts, Explorer Scouts, Scout Network and Leaders
Sunday 15 May 2011 1.00pm - 6.30pm

Girls
1.00pm - 2.30pm – Girls aged 10 years by the dress rehearsal on 21 November
2.30pm - 4.00pm – Girls aged 11 years by the dress rehearsal on 21 November
4.00pm - 5.30pm – Girls aged 12 years & over by the dress rehearsal on 21 November

Boys
5.30pm - 6.30pm – All boys aged 10 years & over by the dress rehearsal on 21 November

Junior Gang
Cub Scouts                                     Sunday 12 June

4.00pm - 5.00pm – Cub Scouts – Boys & girls aged 8 years by the auditions on 12 June 2011.

Membership of Junior Gang

Cub Scouts must be at least 8 years old and a member of a Cub Scout Pack at the date of the audition (a date which varies from year to year). As a member of the Junior Gang, they must remain with their Pack until after the show week.

Membership of Main Gang

All individuals who wish to audition for Main Gang must be at least 10 years old at the date of the Dress Rehearsal and an active member of a Scout Group at that date.

In addition, all who audition for Main Gang must also be an active member of The Scout Association at the date of the audition (a date which varies from year to year)

It should be noted that Cub Scouts at the date of the audition may become members of the Main Gang provided they meet the age and membership criteria by the date of the dress rehearsal.

Junior Gang and Main Gang Rehearsals

If successful, further auditions for song and dance will take place for Main Gang members in June with rehearsals commencing for Main Gang in late August and for Junior Gang at the beginning of September. With the exception of a couple of dates, rehearsals will be held every Sunday from then through to the week of the show in November. Cast members are expected to attend regularly and be totally committed to the Gang.

After the auditions, a schedule of rehearsal dates and a registration form (to be signed by a Section Leader) will be issued to those who have been successful along with other information relating to the rules and policies of Gang Show

RISK FACTORY

I just wanted to bring to your attention once more the opportunity for Cubs to visit The Risk Factory, Scotland's only interactive safety centre, and gain two badges. A specific programme has been written for the Home Safety and Road Safety badges. Further information is available on our web site. I would be most obliged if you could mention this to Cub Scout Packs in the Edinburgh and Lothians.
 
Ann Thomson (Manager, The Risk Factory)
20 New Mart Road  Edinburgh  EH14 1RL                          0131 455 8930
 
Interested in becoming a Risk Factory volunteer guide ?
Email riskfactory@edinburgh.gov.uk for more information.

INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR A SCOUT
 
I am a scout leader in Port Moody, British Columbia  Canada and one of my young members would like to contact a scout in Scotland to complete his Canadian Scout Award.
He is 13 years old and has family history in Scotland.
 
Gina Johns Troop Scout Leader  1st Glenayre Scouts http://www.glenayrescouts.org/