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Blyth Valley District Commissioner Appointment

Posted: 08/12/2023

I am delighted to announce that following the search for a new District Commissioner for Blyth Valley District, we have appointed Neil Robinson as the new District Commissioner for the District.

Neil has been involved in Scouting for over 30 years in various roles including District Explorer Scout Commissioner, ADC Venture Scouts, ADC Scouts, and more recently Assistant Scout Leader with the 2nd Seaton Delaval and County climbing assessor.

Neil will be taking on the role of District Commissioner with immediate effect. Please give Neil a warm welcome to his new role.

Neil can be contacted at neil.robinson@northumberlandscouts.org.uk

Paul and myself will be supporting Neil as he settles into his new role.

Kindest regards,

Peter Thorp
County Commissioner
Northumberland Scouts

District Annual General Meeting

Posted: 26/10/2021

Our District Annual General Meeting is taking place on Friday 5th November 2021 from 7.00pm at 2nd Cramlington Scout HQ. Join us as we review the last year and look forward to more adventures and fun in Blyth Valley.  There will also be a number of adult presentations followed by refreshments and time to socialise.

The elected members of the District Executive Committee are coming to the end of their term on the Executive so we are requesting nominations for these positions from members of the District Scout Council. We are also looking to fill the Secretary and District Youth Commissioner positions

This year the time frame for nominations and subsequent elections are: 

w/c: 18th October 2021 - Distribution of nomination papers
01st November, 2021 - Nominations close, nominations to be returned to the District Commissioner
05th November, 2021 - Names of Executive Committee announced at AGM 

Please see the documents below for more information, roles and responsibilities and a nomination form. For any queries please contact Mica.MacInnes@northumberlandscouts.org.uk