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Youth Delegates for European Scout and Guide Regional Conference

Written by James Prendiville Friday, 12 March 2010 16:31

An opportunity for some members of Scouting Ireland has arisen....

Letter from the International Commissioner:

Dear Scouters,

I would Like to advertise two places to Youth Delegates for European Scout and Guide Regional Conference in Beligum from 17th to 21st of July.

The profile of Youth delegates:

Aged 18-25years.
Member of Scouting Ireland..
Familiar with the policies and practices of Scouting Ireland .
Willing to attend training and meetings prior to the event .
Willing to work with the delegation to prepare for the Conference .
Willing to produce or assist in the production of a writen report to be sumitted by the International Commissioner to the National Management Committee .

For further details please see Sid 27 on the National Secretary's Web page .

Applicatants should send :

A cv of there Scouting back ground to the International Commissioner National Headquaters Larch Hill Dublin 16 by the 2nd of April

Ann Foley

International Commissioner

Castle Saunderson Project – Update

Last Updated on Friday, 12 March 2010 16:28 Written by James Prendiville Tuesday, 23 February 2010 18:04

Scouting Ireland is pleased to report that another milestone in the progression of the Castle Saunderson Project has been reached....

At the end of January the Independent Assessment Panel concluded the dialogue stage of the Competitive Dialogue Tendering Process w is being used to select the design and construction team for the project.

The Independent Assessment Panel discussed with each of the 3 construction companies, who have expressed an interest in bidding for the project, their designs and construction proposals for the campsite. The Independent Assessment Panel were satisfied that each company had sufficient information to enable them to submit a formal tender bid, and the dialogue stage was concluded.

Tender documents have now been drafted and are being issued to each company. Those wishing to tender will have 8 weeks to submit their bids. The bids when received will be assessed immediately by the Independent Panel who will apply the award criteria, after which a recommendation will be made to the Steering Group of the Castle Saunderson Project.

It is anticipated that once the bidder has been selected the successful design will be submitted for planning permission. All things being equal it is anticipated that construction will commence in July.

End Report

16^th February,2010

Larch Hill International Campsite Photo Competition

Last Updated on Tuesday, 23 February 2010 17:58 Written by James Prendiville Tuesday, 23 February 2010 17:56

Larch Hill is looking for pictures of your scout group or county in Larch Hill.

We need you to email us in the best photos of your Beaver Scout, Cub Scouts, Scouts, Venture Scouts or Rover Scouts having fun while camping, doing activities or just up for the day in Larch Hill. Please email pictures to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

There will be a prize for one lucky photographers.

Please include a little information e.g. your name, Group and when the photo was taken when you submit them.