News
There has been a news article on the team published today in the Nottingham Evening Post:
Scout team prepared for any emergency in harsh winter weather
FROM hanging up the baubles to cooking a turkey and writing stacks of cards, Christmas preparations can mean different things to different people.
But for the Nottinghamshire Emergency Scout Support Team (Nesst), being ready for Christmas involves food packages, first aid and a four-by-four vehicle.
The team, which consists of around 30 volunteers who are adult members of the Scout and Guide Associations in Notts, works to support …
Today we have been over to Radcliffe On Trent Scouts to take part in a news article for the Nottingham evening Post. the article is being used to show how scouting is helping out in the community, especially during the festive period.
We’re not sure when the article is being published, but as soon as we know, we will post the article on here.
whilst there I got a picture of the Team Leader with our support vehicle:
Dear CSAD Delivery Team,
We are writing to say ‘THANK YOU’ for all of the hard work, energy and effort you put in to make the Chief Scout Activity Day happen!
The feedback we have received so far has be overwhelmingly positive and from speaking with young people on the day we were hearing replies like; ‘the best day ever’, ‘really cool’, ‘exciting activities’, ‘having the chance to play around with your mates’.
We do not underestimate the amount of time you and your teams put in, to make the day the success …
Following on from the Cheif Scouts Activity Day held earlier in November, the Nottingham Evening Post have a news article on the day:
The explorer, who is the organisation’s Chief Scout, flew into the Chief Scout’s Activity Day at the Harvey Hadden Sports Complex, Bilborough, on Saturday.
His helicopter was greeted by hundreds of cheering Scouts, and he took part in painting and craft activities with them.
Bear, who was joined by two of his sons, also tried out slack-lining – similar to tightrope walking – and the zip-wire, and joined youngsters on …
Today we have created a Google+ page, click here to view the page. There’s not much on the page yet, as we’re just getting our head around Google+, keep checking back though..
NESST now have a LinkedIn group page, click here to join the group
The organisers of the Gem 106 Great Notts Bike Ride have announced the official charities for the 30th anniversary event, which is set to take place on Sunday 19 June this year. The annual ride, which will celebrate its 30th anniversary this June, will raise funds for Cerebral Palsy Sport, CLIC Sargent, Nottinghamshire Scouts and the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI).
More info can be found here
Keith Morris, speaking on behalf of Nottinghamshire Scouts, added: ”We would like to thank the Great Notts Bike Ride for selecting Nottinghamshire and Mansfield Scouts …
On Saturday 22nd January 2011, over 950 Leaders, Explorers, Scouts, Guides, Cubs & Beavers took part in the 21st N.E.S.S.T Challenge Walk and Ramble organised by the Nottinghamshire Emergency Scout Support Team at Walesby Forest. The first walk commenced at midday with over 200 Beavers, Leaders & Parents taking a gentle stroll around Walesby stopping half way for hot dogs and drinks. Later on in the afternoon over 300 Cubs commenced their walk which was 4miles taking in local footpaths around the site boundary, stopping off at Walesby Village Hall …
NESST team members were out once again this morning helping Notts County Council deliver around 1,800 meals at home to the elderly across the county.
Team members are out again this evening helping take carers to patients houses.
Dear Alistair,
In my role as Head of Emergency Management with Nottinghamshire County Council, I wanted to express my thanks for to you and all your NESST colleagues for all the help you are providing during the current severe snow and ice incident.
As you will have seen, the work you have done has provided an absolutely vital life-line and brought much needed aid to many vulnerable people.
I know the County Council will want to thank you more formally once this emergency is over, but in the …
