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       | Popham1st and 2nd May 2010Weather permitting! Contact me or Chris Shaw for details 01722-334524. All Explorer scouts welcome, as there's work to be done, but this year we're planning more. Camping on Popham Airfield during the Microlight Trade Fair and Aerojumble.Given the number of Scouts expected, this year we're planning a program of aviation-related activities for when the day's work is done.
Biggin Hill Air Fair26th/27th June 2010Due to a clash with our local event at White Waltham there'll be no official Bucks representation at Biggin Hill this year, but if you want to help out you can contact Contact Graham Wagg at grahamwagg@hotmail.com or Dave Smith-Lachie at gls-airscoutcontact@tiscali.co.uk for details or see news of the 2003 event. You can also click here for public details of the show
AeroExpo 201026th/27th June 2010Aero Expo has really grown since the first show four years ago, and it's now a lot more youth-friendly. This year we've negotiation to have an Air Scouts booth along with the LAA and other organisation, and we're planning more besides. If you're interested in General Aviation it's well worth a visit, and right on our doorstep at White Waltham (Booker). Adult volunteers to help staff our part of the show would be most welcome!
Air Activities Day18th September 2010
The Milton Keynes Aviation Society and the Light Aircraft Association (formally known as the PFA) are running the regular youth event and Bucks will be there running activities again. This takes place at Sywell airfield (near Milton Keynes) and we're joining in, with many of the activities from the Bucks weekend together with extras only the LAA can provide (like volunteer pilots, aircraft, runways and suchlike). If you'd like to attend there are places reserved for Bucks Scouts - contact me to reserve a place - either as a group or with your parents.
Chilbolton Microlight CampDates TBCA weekend Camp with a Microlight theme. This is highly weather dependent, but is likely to take place on the 8th/9th April or mid-September. Please register an interest and you'll be kept informed.
Imperial War Museum, Duxford
Look out for information on these resources on ScoutBase UK and in Scouting Magazine. Duxford will also be making available resources, for the Basic Aviation Skills badge, and various dates in the summer when Scouts can go along to Duxford to complete their Scout Aeronautics Activity badge. For more information regarding booking a visit to Duxford, please telephone 01223 499341, or take a look at their education resources page.
The Manuela Breen Microlight Scholarship The Algarve Airsports Centre is pleased to announce the first Manuela Breen Microlight Scholarship. The winner of this annual scholarship will receive the following:
Applications are invited from persons who are:
Family and financial circumstances as well as a keen interest in microlight flying will be important considerations in choosing a successful candidate. Entries close on 30th September 2003 and entry forms are available from: Gerry Breen CFI Answerphone/Fax: (351) 282 762 906
You can also see news of what you've missed.
Email ProblemsBucks Scouts appear to have been suffering from on-going email problems to all activity advisors. I am investigating the reasons for the difficulties, but anyone who's tried to email me in the last few months should be aware that their correspondence probably hasn't got through. Until its fixed, it appears that you need to email county office where someone will (presumably) print out your message and post it to me! My telephone number still works - 020-8429-3047 Thanks, Frank.
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The Scout Association is currently working with Imperial War Museum Duxford to develop resources for the Cub Scout Air Activities Badge and Scout Air Researcher Badge. These resources will shortly be available to help Cubs and Scouts to gain these badges. 