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Latest News
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Gone Home - Jim Benson (York Minster District)
He will be sorely missed. It is with great sadness that we learn of the passing of Jim Benson, Assistant District Commissioner (York Minster District) and Active Support Member for…
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Gone Home - Colonel Eddy York, County Vice-President
A valued friend of the County - He WILL be missed Colonel Edward C. York held the appointment of Vice Lord Lieutenant of North Yorkshire from January 2000 to February 2014.…
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Executive Committee Workshop - Sunday 16th February 2020
Why not give it a go? Open to all current and future Group, District and County Executive Committee members. Times 10.30-15.00 approx, venue in York (To Be Confirmed).Invaluable training and…
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Making Music Together! - extended chance!!
Open to ALL Members and Leaders!
To join us and Make Music please complete the booking form HERE as soon as possible
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Gone Home - Jim Benson (York Minster District)
He will be sorely missed.
It is with great sadness that we learn of the passing of Jim Benson, Assistant District Commissioner (York Minster District) and Active Support Member for York Districts as well as Snowball Plantation. He was a Scout Leader for over 55 years and District Appointments Secretary until recently in York Minster District.
In 2018 he received The Silver Wolf (the highest adult award in Scouting) for his services of the most exceptional nature. He will be greatly missed across York Minster District and the County.
The condolences of the County Commissioner, County Team and all members of North Yorkshire Scouts are with Jim's family at this sad time.
NEW UPDATE: The funeral for Jim will take place at 11.40am on Friday 7 February at York Crematorium, YO23 2QD. All enquiries to Hayley Owen Funeral Director, 01904 792 525.
A sad time indeed for us all.
Executive Committee Workshop - Sunday 16th February 2020
Why not give it a go?
Open to all current and future Group, District and County Executive Committee members. Times 10.30-15.00 approx, venue in York (To Be Confirmed).
Invaluable training and advice on the role and responsibilities of Executive Committee members, including how members should support Scouting in their role as Trustees, in line with The Charity Commission, Scout Association and County regulations. No cost and lunch provided.
If you wish to attend, please complete the short booking form you can access HERE by no later than 12 February.
No cost AND lunch! - Why not book yourself in NOW!
Gone Home - Colonel Eddy York, County Vice-President
A valued friend of the County - He WILL be missed
Colonel Edward C. York held the appointment of Vice Lord Lieutenant of North Yorkshire from January 2000 to February 2014. In 2015 Eddy was honoured with an OBE for 'services to charities'.
He was well known and immensely popular with many Scout Leaders and County Administrators and his contribution to Scouting across the County was considerable over many years.
The condolences of the County Commissioner, County Team and all members of North Yorkshire Scouts are with Colonel Eddy's family at this sad time.
"Know that you are still in our thoughts"
New Update: A private family funeral will be held, to be followed next month by a Service of Thanksgiving at York Minster on Thursday 20 February