SMARTboard Installation (09/11/08) The next generation of leaders being trained at Nine Ashes, should hopefully now benefit from a new SMARTboard and Powerpoint installation at the site. The image above shows an identical sytem in use at Newquay Treviglas College. The installation has seen a purpose fitted sytem, with Board, projector, speakers and imaging, which has digital pincodes, rendering the system unusable if disconnected or removed. Message from the County Commissioner (Uploaded 10/04/08) Dear fellow scouters,
I am sure that you will agree, that Bob has done a tremendous job during his term of office, and he leaves a lasting legacy with which to build on. To this measure, my first task is to thank him for all the hard work he has done on behalf of the County during his term of office.With any change, there is always an air of apprehension, but let us not forget, the important part of scouting is the young people. Whatever any future administration changes may bring, it is important to remember, that the hard work and dedication of section leaders, who deliver scouting on a weekly bases, which is the true form of scouting. I trust that with the assistance of the county team, that I can continue to strive and maintain the good standard of scouting in Cornwall, which is enjoyed and admired by so many, and thus lead Cornwall forward to meet the challenging demands of the future. To all Scouters accross the County, in whichever role you deliver scouting, you have my grateful thanks for everything you do.
Regards & Yours In Scouting
David Thompson
County Commissioner
Cornwall County Scout Council The County Presentation Ceremony The 2008 awards presentation ceremony was be held at the Council Chambers at New County Hall, with an array of awards and presentations to amost 100 Scouts, Explorer Scouts and Leaders, the event was a great sucess. If you would like to view or order images from this event. - Click Here County AGM News The County AGM took place on the evening of 12th September at Restormel Borough Council Chambers. During the meeting, the following is a brief summary of main events: The County Commissioner Bob Ellis, announced he is stepping down at the end of March next year, after completing five years in post. The County Treasurer Eric Jowett handed over to the new Treasurer Cathy Tregear, who takes over with immediate effect. The County Chairman Graham Lovering was awarded The Silver Acorn for his services to the County. County Executive Member Ron George was presented with The Bar to the Silver Acorn, for his services to the County. Cornwall Beavers Scouts got awarded the Devon Crimebeat Crime Prevention Award for 2006 for their work in creating the Beaver Scout 999 Emergency Skills Badge. Sally Tregaskes, Alison George, David Thompson, Poppy Figg and Mandy Dickson were elected to serve on the County Executive Committee for the coming year. Members of the Jamboree Contingent gave an account of their attendance at the World Jamboree at Hylands Park. The two Patrol Leaders who attended Brownsea Island Camp gave an account of their experiences. Gordon Weston attended the event, and presented a number of awards to different members of the movement. These images show those presentations made by Gordon, Bob and Peter. (All images by kind permisson of Colin Wellington) 
Retirement Gift for Janet Hall, Field Development Officer 
Devon Crimbeat Crime Prevention Award for the Beaver 999 Badge  Retirement Gift for Eric Jowett, outgoing County Treasurer Silver Acorn for Graham Lovering, County Chairman
Bar to the Silver Acorn for Ron George, County Executive Team Member
Appointment Warrant to Carolyn Matthews District Commissioner for Truro 
Commissioner Leader Training Certificate for Clare Thompson Commissioner Leader Training Certificate for Colin Wellington 
15 Year Long Service Decoration to Jeremy Rowe District Commissioner for Penwith 
15 Year Long Service Decoration to Kate Crawshaw, County Scout Network Administrator Ice Skating at Eden Images by Dave Thompson On 25th November 'The Eden Project' invited any scouting member, and their parents or family members to enter Eden 'free of charge', with a discounted Ice Skating session. Many families and groups came along and enjoyed the fun between 09.30am and 6.00pm. Group members were seen from at least the following fifeteen groups: 1st Bude, 2nd Bude (Jacobstowe), Bude Explorer Unit, 2nd Torpoint, 1st Millbrook, 1st Liskeard, 1st Looe, 1st St Neot, 1st Castle Canyke (4th Bodmin), 1st Padstow, 2nd St Austell/Charlestown, 1st St.Agnes, 1st Playing Place, 3rd St.Ives (Carbis Bay) and 5th Redruth. Overall we estimate that between 3500-500 members and families were on site during the course of the day.
| Appointment | Name | South West Regional Commissioner | Gordon Weston | UK Advisor Beaver Scouts | Karen Jameson | UK Advisor Cub Scouts | Graeme Hamilton | UK Advisor Scouts | Alasdair McBay | UK Advisor Explorer Scouts | Chris Brammer | UK Advisor Scout Network | Adrian Wray | UK Advisor Activities | Linda Thelwell |
St.Georges Day 2007 Awards: Silver Wolf Peter Dunstan - ACC - Nights Away (Presented at Pencarrow) Mike Hammond - District Chairman - Bude & Launceston District (Presented at Pencarrow) Bar to the Silver Acorn Ronald George - County Scout Fellowship (Presented at AGM) Silver Acorn Pauline George - ACSL - 1st Newquay (Presented at Pencarrow) Peter Keast - Mid Cornwall Scout Fellowship (Presented at Pencarrow) Poppy Figg - ADC Beavers & Cubs - Penwith District Alan Figg - CSL - Penwith District Leonard Madock - GSL - 2nd Saltash (Presented at Saltash) John Sargeant - SL - 1st Sticker Graham Lovering - County Chairman (Presented at AGM) County Presentations 2007 The 2007 Scout, Explorer Scout and Leaders Presentation Ceremony at New County Hall, Truro by Louenna Hanbury-Tennison the High Sheriff of Cornwall held on Sunday 28th January 2007.  Scouts & Explorers are shown with their Certificates and Awards, together with Bob Ellis County Commissioner, Steve Day ACC Scouts and Ian Carvell ACC Explorers Leaders who were given awards included: Medal of Merit: Steve Day and Rob Ponton-Brown Long Service Decoration (15 years): David & Clare Thompson The History of Cornwall's County Commissioners David Thompson (Cert Ed) PLSGCM - from 09/04/08 - onwards
Robert Ellis - from Approx 2003 to 09/04/08 Andrew Neil - from Approx 2000 to Approx 2003 Joe Vivian - from Approx 1998 to Approx 2000 Barry Fenton - from Approx 1990 to Approx 1998 Noel Mergler - from Approx 1980 to Approx 1990 Sir John Arscott Molesworth-St.Aubyn Bart MBE JP DL - from 1965 to 1975 Capt J.D Fortescue - 1966 Air Vice Marshall Wragg Dr William Glynn Tellam -1955 Lt.Col The Hon HWF Trefusis |