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In partnership with the Berkshire Scouts, we employ the Local Development Officer (LDO), whose role is to promote and develop Scouting in Berkshire, focusing on developing Scouting in new ways and new areas. We facilitate all employment services; provide office and other business resources; and experience of networks in community project work.
Contact: Harriet Riley
Local Development Officer (Berkshire Scouts)
Gravelly Court, Gravelly Bridge Farm
Grazeley Green Road, Grazeley
Reading RG7 1LG
Tel: 0118 988 1701
Mobile: 07711 851 574
Fax: 0118 988 6200
Contact Harriet Riley
Administration services
BSEL provides administration services for Berkshire Scouts. This includes services for the County Training Team; the County Executive Committee; and Project Africa.
Project Africa & Uganda 2011
Project Africa is a Berkshire Scouts community project to support two special schools in Uganda – young people supporting young people. The project will see 100 Berkshire Scouts and Leaders traveling to Uganda in the summer of 2011 to work at the schools. The Scouts going to Uganda will be supported by other Berkshire Scouts of all ages (6 years plus) through a global awareness programme (GAP). The global awareness programme will help Berkshire Scouts understand the lives of children in Uganda and also provide the opportunity to help fund the community projects.
The community projects include:
Bukeka Children's Centre (Mityana). Building a chicken coop and supplying 1,000 chickens . . . a self sustaining project that will provide eggs to feed the school children as well as selling eggs on the local market to raise income for the school. The Scouts will also rebuild a falling-down school kitchen.
Kavule School for the Deaf (Mbale). The Scouts will complete a rainwater harvesting scheme as well as some general refurbishment work at the school.
Click here for a Project Africa leaflet
Sponsorship and Support
BSEL provides sponsorship and support for many projects and expeditions undertaken by Berkshire Scouts. This has included in recent years providing equipment and sponsored vehicle hire for major international camps such as WINGS 2009 and international expeditions such as Slovenia; Alps; Massif 20-10; etc. If you have a project or idea and need assistance then do get in touch.
Adult Training
BSEL also offers training opportunities for Scout Leaders in First Response and Minibus (MIDAS) training. For full details click on the appropriate link below:
First Response
Build your skills and confidence in handling emergencies. From initial response to treating unconscious casualties. A valuable asset.
MiDAS - Minibus training
BSEL provides training for Scout and GirlGuiding Leaders and those in Community Groups for those wishing to drive minbuses on a voluntary basis.
Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme
BSEL also provides administrative services for the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme on behalf of Berkshire Scouts. All enquiries about the scheme should be addressed to the County DofE Advisor.
Meeting Facilities (Gravelly Training Centre – GTC)
BSEL provides meeting facilities and other resources for Berkshire Scouts and the County Scout Training Team.
Click here for Gravelly Training Centre (GTC)
