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      <title>Health Challenge Wales Award</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=630</link>
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      <description>Further Information on the award.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>ac@catvog.org (Sue Ryan)</author>
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      <title>St George's Day Awards</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=627</link>
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      <description>News on the St George's Day Awards</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>ac@catvog.org (Sue Ryan)</author>
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      <title>The Official Opening of the Hub</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=626</link>
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      <description>On Saturday 19th April a dream came true!  We held the official opening of The Hub.</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 19 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>ac@catvog.org (Sue Ryan)</author>
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      <title>Uk Delegation: World Scout Youth Forum</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=623</link>
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      <description>Please find attached a communication regarding the search for delegates
to join the United Kingdom delegation to the 10th World Scout Youth
Forum/38th World Scout Conference.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>ross.maloney@SCOUT.ORG.UK (Ross Maloney)</author>
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      <title>The 8 for 2008 Challenge</title>
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      <description>The Welsh Scout Council;amp;#8217;s 8 4 8 Award challenges you do 8 different things during 2008!</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>admin@scoutswales.org.uk (Welsh Scout Council)</author>
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      <title>Communication Survey</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=605</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=605</guid>
      <description>We want to give you what you want, what you really, really want but we can;amp;#8217;t do that unless you tell us what you really, really, want! 
</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>newsletter@catvog.org (Gareth Johns)</author>
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      <title>All Wales Scout Camp Booking Now Open</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=622</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=622</guid>
      <description>Booking for the WSC All Wales Scout Camp is now open.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>awsc@scoutswales.org.uk (All Wales Scout Camp)</author>
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      <title>New Local Development Officer and Field Commissioner</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=621</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=621</guid>
      <description>We welcome a new Local Development Officer and a Field Commissioner.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>comms@catvog.org (Communication Team)</author>
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      <title>Area Annual General Meeting</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=617</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=617</guid>
      <description>Please put Tuesday, 10th June 7:30pm in your diary and come along to the Area AGM.</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 06 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>ac@catvog.org (Sue Ryan)</author>
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      <title>Health Challenge Wales Award</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=618</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=618</guid>
      <description>Update on the award and resources.</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 06 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>ac@catvog.org (Sue Ryan)</author>
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      <title>New Programme Resources</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=616</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=616</guid>
      <description>Update on the new resources..</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 05 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>ac@catvog.org (Sue Ryan)</author>
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      <title>Next Master at Arms / Yps Course</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=614</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=614</guid>
      <description>Are you interested?</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>shooting@catvog.org (Richie Phillips)</author>
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      <title>Master at Arms / Nsra Yps Course</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=611</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=611</guid>
      <description>The first Area MAA / YPS course was run at 11th Barry  from January  23rd to March 19th.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>shooting@catvog.org (Richie Phillips)</author>
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      <title>Miskin Mill Agm</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=612</link>
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      <description>Miskin Mill AGM 2008 Invitation</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>office@catvog.org (Ivor Lippett)</author>
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      <title>Network Agm Minutes</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=615</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=615</guid>
      <description>Minutes from the 2008 Network AGM.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>network@catvog.org (Martin King)</author>
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      <title>Congratulations to 2nd Rhiwbina Jungle Pack</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=609</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=609</guid>
      <description>2nd Rhiwbina Jungle pack, for winning the annual Afon District Yorath Challenge.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>newsletter@catvog.org (Andrew Roberts)</author>
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      <title>Launch of Jubilee Fields Service Team</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=610</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=610</guid>
      <description>Join the adventure at a meeting to develop a service team for Jubilee Fields</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>newsletter@catvog.org (Laura Collins)</author>
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      <title>Area Swimming Gala 2008</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=608</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=608</guid>
      <description>Results from the Area Swimming Gala</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>fellowship@catvog.org (Glenys Shelley)</author>
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      <title>Catvog Has Left the Building</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=607</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=607</guid>
      <description>An update to the new Area HQ, Training and administration centre. Essential reading for everyone in the area.</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 15 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>carlton.gronow@btinternet.com (Carlton Gronow)</author>
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      <title>Catvog on the Move!</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=606</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=606</guid>
      <description>We are moving out of RER House on Friday 14 March</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>ac@catvog.org (Sue Ryan)</author>
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      <title>Health Challenge Wales Award</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=582</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=582</guid>
      <description>CATVOG are again leading the rest of Welsh Scouting by launching the new Health Challenge Wales Award. 
</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>ac@catvog.org (Sue Ryan)</author>
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      <title>February Courier Now Online</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=602</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=602</guid>
      <description>The February edition of the Courier is now online. Don't forget to let us know about the communication in the Area with the attached survey.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>comms@catvog.org (Communication Team)</author>
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      <title>Cub Scout Scientist Badge</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=578</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=578</guid>
      <description>Techniquest’s Cub Scout Badge Evenings have been very well received: and to celebrate this years Science Week we would like to invite your cub scouts to join us to complete their Scientist badge.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>catherine@techniquest.org (Cath Letton)</author>
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      <title>Cubs 50/50 Cricket</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=600</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=600</guid>
      <description>A NEW way to have FUN and improve your pack’s FITNESS!! Get your pack to play cricket in a SIMPLE format for boys and girls!!</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>peter@glamorgancricket.co.uk (Peter Edwards)</author>
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      <title>Kidsoutdoors: What's Your Adventure?</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=601</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=601</guid>
      <description>KidsOutdoors will help generate more interest, support and engagement with outdoor organisations like The Scout Association. This is why you'll love our new KidsOutdoors campaign.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>comms@catvog.org (Communication Team)</author>
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      <title>Duke of Edinburgh Expedition Assessor Accreditation Courses</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=599</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=599</guid>
      <description>As part of the 12 month transitional period the Award in Wales will be running 3 Expedition Assessor Accreditation courses.</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>ian.gwilym@theaward.org (Ian Gwilym)</author>
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      <title>Afon Explorers Head for the Hills!</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=604</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=604</guid>
      <description>Report on Phoenix Afon's recent hike in the Brecon Beacons</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 16 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author> (Rachel Haigh)</author>
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      <title>First and Last Meeting. . .</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=597</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=597</guid>
      <description>The first meeting held at our new Area HQ and the last meeting of the group of people that made it possible.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>carlton.gronow@btinternet.com (Carlton Gronow)</author>
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      <title>New Scout Group</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=598</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=598</guid>
      <description>As part of our 2007 legacy we have a new Scout Group at the Ty Hafan Children's Hospice</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>tyhafan@catvog.org (Ruth Weltch)</author>
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      <title>Area to Provide Each Section with New Resources…</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=592</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=592</guid>
      <description>As the programme resources have recently been updated the Area will supply each section with a copy of the new resources free of charge.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>carlton.gronow@btinternet.com (Carlton Gronow)</author>
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      <title>Cardiff Scout and Guide Gang Show 2008 Audition</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=593</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=593</guid>
      <description>We're looking for new cast members to audition for the next Gang Show. The Gang Show is held at the New Theatre week commencing 24th November.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>gangshow@catvog.org (Julie Smith)</author>
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      <title>Site Service at Jubilee Fields</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=591</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=591</guid>
      <description>Come and help us at Jubilee fields to maintain it at the great standard that it has reached.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>jubilee@catvog.org (Paul Willicombe)</author>
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      <title>Area HQ New Telephone Number - 0845 094 8987</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=590</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=590</guid>
      <description>We now have an 0845 number that will put you in touch with the Area HQ.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>carlton.gronow@btinternet.com (Carlton Gronow)</author>
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      <title>Scout and Explorer Section Meeting</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=595</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=595</guid>
      <description>An informal meeting on Tuesday, 12th February at PADSAC (Penarth) has been organised for all Scout and Explorer Scout leaders and assistants.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>ac@catvog.org (Sue Ryan)</author>
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      <title>Gangshow Presents Robinson Crusoe the Panto</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=581</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=581</guid>
      <description>The swashbuckling family pantomime. Book now to avoid disappointment!</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>gangshow@catvog.org (Julie Smith)</author>
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      <title>Frostbite Camp - Invitaton</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=558</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=558</guid>
      <description>Dolygaer Scout Centre has been booked from 17.30 on Friday 8th Feb 2008 to Sunday 10th Feb 2008.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>network@catvog.org (Martin King)</author>
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      <title>East and South Spring Newsletter and Updated Calander</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=573</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=573</guid>
      <description>Spring 2008 East and South District Newsletter and updated calender.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>julian@eastandsouth.org.uk (Julian Jordan)</author>
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      <title>Training Updates</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=571</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=571</guid>
      <description>The 2008 module calendar, Nights Away, first response and training open evening dates are now available.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>training@catvog.org (Lynn Thompson)</author>
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      <title>Balanced Programme Updates</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=569</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=569</guid>
      <description>The Programme Zones and Challenge Badges have been changed and the information about the resources has been updated.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>comms@catvog.org (Communication Team)</author>
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      <title>February Mountaineering Weekend</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=568</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=568</guid>
      <description>Two days of walking led by CATVOG instructors. Open to Explorer Scouts, Scout Network, Scout Fellowship and Leaders. All experience levels catered for.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>climbing@catvog.org (Stuart Robinson)</author>
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      <title>Are You Covered by the Scout Association Insurance?</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=563</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=563</guid>
      <description>Many people take part in large events during each year but it is important that they are fully signed up members of the Scout Association. This article highlights one of the things people may miss.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>network@catvog.org (Martin King)</author>
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      <title>We Need a Proper Name!</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=557</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=557</guid>
      <description>Now it's your turn - We don't want to go on talking about Maitland Street or 'The Area Headquarters' - we need a proper name!</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>ac@catvog.org (Sue Ryan)</author>
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      <title>Archery and Shooting Badge Course</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=561</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=561</guid>
      <description>Shooting Master at Arms and Physical Recreation Badge Courses are being run for Archery and Rifle shooting this term.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>mark@catvog.org (Mark Glendinning)</author>
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      <title>Rer House Up for Sale</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=553</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=553</guid>
      <description>Advance notice that the current Area HQ - RER House will soon be up for sale.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author> (Carlton Gronow)</author>
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      <title>Cub Fun Day Update</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=549</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=549</guid>
      <description>Following a recent Welsh team meeting, in Llandrindod Wells, Jill and I have come back with a little more information on the forthcoming Cub funday.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>cubs@catvog.org (Steve Gorwill)</author>
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      <title>New Website for Wales</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=560</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=560</guid>
      <description>The Welsh Scout Council have recently 
re-launched their website.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>newsletter@catvog.org (Gareth Johns)</author>
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      <title>Thank You</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=548</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=548</guid>
      <description>I would like to take this opportunity to say 'THANK YOU' to everyone who has played any part in this Centenary year.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>2007@catvog.org (Ruth Weltch)</author>
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      <title>Out and About with the Wsc Local Development Officer</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=559</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=559</guid>
      <description>Out and about with the WSC Local Development Officer</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 22 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>ac@catvog.org (Sue Ryan)</author>
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      <title>New Year New Courier</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=544</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=544</guid>
      <description>In the New Year the Courier will be changing format. We want your views.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>comms@catvog.org (Communication Team)</author>
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      <title>Merry Christmas from the Area Commissioner</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=543</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=543</guid>
      <description>A Christmas message from the Area Commissioner.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>ac@catvog.org (Sue Ryan)</author>
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      <title>Area 2008 Wall Planner</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=542</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=542</guid>
      <description>A wall planner of Area events and dates for 2008 has been produced for all section leaders and Group Scout Leaders / Contacts / Managers. Have you got yours?</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>mark@catvog.org (Mark Glendinning)</author>
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      <title>Photos and Videos</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=539</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=539</guid>
      <description>Did you take any photos or videos of your Scouting this year?</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>2007@catvog.org (Ruth Weltch)</author>
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      <title>Live 07</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=540</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=540</guid>
      <description>Scouting at the O2 Arena.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>2007@catvog.org (Ruth Weltch)</author>
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      <title>Afternoon Tea with the Lord Mayor</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=538</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=538</guid>
      <description>On 31 October 15 young people and 2 Leaders joined the Lord Mayor in the Mansion House for afternoon Tea.</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 01 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>ac@catvog.org (Sue Ryan)</author>
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      <title>Headquarters Vacancy</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=536</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=536</guid>
      <description>Headquarters is looking for willing volunteers who have a Scouting background to join the Faiths and Beliefs Support Team.</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 25 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>ac@catvog.org (Sue Ryan)</author>
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      <title>49th Cardiff Scout Group Visit London</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=541</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=541</guid>
      <description>On Saturday 24th November 2007, the Scout section of the 49th Cardiff Scout Group visited London to see the “Live ‘07” show.</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 24 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>scouts@49thcardiff.org.uk (Shane Andrews)</author>
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      <title>Books for Sale at RER House</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=535</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=535</guid>
      <description>As we will be moving to our new Headquarters in Maitland Street early next year, we have to ;quot;clear out;quot; RER House.
</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>office@catvog.org (The Hub)</author>
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      <title>Life After 2007 ……</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=537</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=537</guid>
      <description>What you want from the Area Team for 2008.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>ac@catvog.org (Sue Ryan)</author>
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      <title>Maitland Street - New Area Head Quarters Update</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=533</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=533</guid>
      <description>An update on the new Area HQ project</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author> (Carlton Gronow)</author>
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      <title>Scouts from Uganda</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=531</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=531</guid>
      <description>Would your group like to be linked with a group from Uganda. If so keep reading…….</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>international@catvog.org (Ruth Shorter)</author>
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      <title>Training Update</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=532</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=532</guid>
      <description>An update from the Area Training Team.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>training@catvog.org (Lynn Thompson)</author>
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      <title>Remeberence Sunday</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=530</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=530</guid>
      <description>11:00 on the 11th November 1918 across battlefields such as the Somme the sound of Guns came to a stop. 89 years later and Churches across the UK gather to remember those who gave their lives.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>michaelabyrne@ntlworld.com (Michael Byrne)</author>
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      <title>Scoutpost Outlets</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=528</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=528</guid>
      <description>Now available is a list of Scoutpost outlets. Remember last day of posting is Monday 10th December.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>scoutpost@catvog.org (Paul Willicombe)</author>
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      <title>Canoeing Activity Badge Requirements Update</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=527</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=527</guid>
      <description>The BCU is currently revising its youth and
personal competency awards and coaching
scheme. A number of related Activity Badges reference the schemes and here is how they now look.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>mark@catvog.org (Mark Glendinning)</author>
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      <title>Scouts for Trees Planting Event at Porthkerry</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=529</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=529</guid>
      <description>This event is part of the Scouts for Trees project that will plant 100 woods with Scouts all around the UK, to celebrate the Scouts centenary.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>jomugford@woodland-trust.org.uk (Jo Mugford)</author>
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      <title>Bon Voyage Andrew and Gareth</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=524</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=524</guid>
      <description>Andrew Bollington and Gareth Llewellyn are leaving us and stepping down respectively and we wouldn't want them to go without saying goodbye.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>ac@catvog.org (Sue Ryan)</author>
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      <title>Training Open Evening</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=526</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=526</guid>
      <description>The next training open evening will take place on Tuesday 13th November, starting at 6.00pm.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>training@catvog.org (Lynn Thompson)</author>
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      <title>National St. George’s Day Parade 2008 Colour Party Selection</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=523</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=523</guid>
      <description>For the 2008 St. George’s Day Parade at Windsor it has been agreed that the Colour Party and Readers will be recruited from across the UK so if you have your QSA read on.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>des@bramcote.org.uk (Des Harris)</author>
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      <title>Cub Scout Section Update</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=522</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=522</guid>
      <description>Attention all cub leaders! An update from Steve Gorwill and Jill Burge is here for you.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>cubs@catvog.org (Steve Gorwill or Jill Burge)</author>
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      <title>Area Swimming Gala 2008 - New Format</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=518</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=518</guid>
      <description>Due to increased costs, the following changes have been made to the Swimming Gala.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>fellowship@catvog.org (Glenys Shelley)</author>
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      <title>Scouts National Shooting Championships</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=517</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=517</guid>
      <description>A short report on 1st St Mellons, 19th Cardiff, 1st Llanishen Bisley Experience 2007</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>tony.byrne4@ntlworld.com (Tony Byrne)</author>
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      <title>Calling All Leaders in the Scout Section (and Beyond!)</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=508</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=508</guid>
      <description>As you know Chris Parsons has resigned as AAC Scouts and I am now looking to appoint a new AAC and invite anyone interested in finding out more about the role to contact me.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>ac@catvog.org (Sue Ryan)</author>
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      <title>Cub Badge Design Competition</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=509</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=509</guid>
      <description>Design the Badge for Cub Fun Day 2008.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>cubs@catvog.org (Jill Burge)</author>
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      <title>Olympic Field Target Rifle Shooting Competition</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=513</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=513</guid>
      <description>A great fun day out come and have a go if you like it we can run courses to help improve your skills in Shooting also get yourselves an NSRA award which can also be credited to your Duke of Edinburgh</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>shooting@catvog.org (Richie Phillips Area Shooting Adviser)</author>
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      <title>Nights Away Permit Scheme Update</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=505</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=505</guid>
      <description>In September 2007 updates to the Nights Away Permit Scheme were announced following a review of how successfully the scheme had been implemented.</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 14 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>mark@catvog.org (Mark Glendinning)</author>
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      <title>Llantwit Major Scout Group Presents the Sky High Team</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=512</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=512</guid>
      <description>A member of the team is coming to COWBRIDGE to talk of their amazing adventure, sharing slides and explaining the kit used when standing on the summit of Mt Everest this year.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>pauldeere21@hotmail.com (Paul Deere)</author>
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      <title>WoGgLe (WGL) Training</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=511</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=511</guid>
      <description>The Hafod Team (The Welsh Scout Council's mountain training team) have asked me to gauge interest in the possibility of them running a Walking Group Leader training course in South Wales.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>peter@petersheppard.com (Peter Sheppard)</author>
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      <title>Grid Reference Finder - a Useful Teaching Aid</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=510</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=510</guid>
      <description>The Where-Wolf is a credit card sized roamer which allows the user to quickly and accurately give and locate grid references.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>jenny@where-wolf.com (Jenny Turner)</author>
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      <title>Our Journey Through Time</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=507</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=507</guid>
      <description>In view of the impending postal strikes please read this regarding the purchase and collection of tickets for Our Journey Through Time.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>office@catvog.org (Fay Harding-Lewis)</author>
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      <title>Live O7 Last Chance…..</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=506</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=506</guid>
      <description>Last chance to book your tickets.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>2007@catvog.org (Ruth Weltch)</author>
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      <title>E-news</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=503</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=503</guid>
      <description>Latest editions of the sectional and activity E-News.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>info.centre@scout.org.uk (Scout Info Centre)</author>
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      <title>Back to Basics with the Vale District</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=504</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=504</guid>
      <description>Could you survive a weekend without a mobile phone, no gameboy, no TV in fact no electronic comforts at all?</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>vale@catvog.org (Simon Miskin)</author>
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      <title>The First Network Wedding</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=502</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=502</guid>
      <description>Two Network members tie the knot!</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 29 Sep 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>catvog@networkwales.org.uk (Dom Winfield)</author>
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      <title>Our Journey Through Time</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=491</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=491</guid>
      <description>CATVOG's fun look back at 100 years of Scouting. ;lt;b;gt;*** Update - Programme added ***;lt;/b;gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>2007@catvog.org (Ruth Weltch)</author>
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      <title>Network Campsite Project (NCP)</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=499</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=499</guid>
      <description>What is 'NCP' all about?</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>newsletter@catvog.org (Gareth Johns)</author>
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      <title>Free First Aid Training</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=500</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=500</guid>
      <description>Come and learn how to be a Family Lifesaver with St John Cymru Wales.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author> (St John Cymru Wales)</author>
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      <title>Christmas at the Copthorne Hotel</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=501</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=501</guid>
      <description>The Copthorne Hotel has a fantastic live theatre productions that include a meal for £9.95 (Children under 12).</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>anne.adolph@mill-cop.com (Anne Adolph)</author>
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      <title>Live '07 Trip</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=497</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=497</guid>
      <description>CATVOG are providing a coach to the matinée performance.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>2007@catvog.org (Ruth Weltch)</author>
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      <title>Training Updates</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=496</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=496</guid>
      <description>Changes to the presenters and training advisers day and also the date of activities outdoors (Module 17).</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>training@catvog.org (Lynn Thompson)</author>
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      <title>Terrain 2 First Aid Training</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=495</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=495</guid>
      <description>Does anyone need to renew or upgrade their first aid qualifications for Terrain Two activity permits?</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>EvansRJ1@Cardiff.ac.uk (Rob Evans)</author>
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      <title>World's Biggest Coffee Morning</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=493</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=493</guid>
      <description>World's Biggest Coffee Morning is one of the biggest fundraising events in the UK, with an estimated 2 million people raising their mugs for Macmillan last year.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Sep 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author> (Macmillan)</author>
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      <title>Deputy Area Commissioner is Moving</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=494</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=494</guid>
      <description>Andrew Bollington has accepted a new role with the International Baccalaureate
based in Geneva.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Sep 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>dac@catvog.org (Andrew Bollington)</author>
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      <title>September CATVOG Courier Now Online</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=492</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=492</guid>
      <description>The September edition of the CATVOG Courier is now online for you to download.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>comms@catvog.org (CATVOG Communication Team)</author>
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      <title>Be a Part Of…. Robinson Crusoe: the Pantomime!</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=489</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=489</guid>
      <description>We are putting on Robinson Crusoe in February 2008 following the success of Cinderella last year. As it was such a fun show for those in it and watching it, we thought we’d “do another”!!</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>domwinfield@lineone.net (Dom Winfield)</author>
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      <title>Area Levy Increase</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=490</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=490</guid>
      <description>At its meeting on 6 September the Area Executive agreed that as it has been a number of years since the Area Levy was set and an increase for 2008 was approved.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>ac@catvog.org (Sue Ryan)</author>
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      <title>Grants Sub-committee Meeting Dates</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=487</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=487</guid>
      <description>Dates of the Grants Sub-Committee for the remainder of 2007</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Sep 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>grants@catvog.org (Gerald Knowles)</author>
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      <title>Help NCP Win £5000 !!!</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=483</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=483</guid>
      <description>Here is a message from Gareth Williams who has put tremendous effort in Jubilee Fields and here is a chance for you all to show your support and help us win £5000 towards improving the site.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Sep 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>mark@catvog.org (Mark Glendinning)</author>
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      <title>First Response Course Cancelled</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=486</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=486</guid>
      <description>First Response course scheduled for the 23rd September 2007 has been cancelled</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Sep 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>firstresponse@catvog.org (Kev Burge)</author>
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      <title>Training News</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=480</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=480</guid>
      <description>Training will commence again with modules in September as advertised on the website.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Aug 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>lynn.thompson@catvog.org (Lynn Thompson)</author>
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      <title>Area Team News</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=481</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=481</guid>
      <description>The latest news from the Area Team.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Aug 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>ac@catvog.org (Sue Ryan)</author>
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      <title>The Maitland Street Project - We Need Your Help!</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=473</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=473</guid>
      <description>Our Mission is to complete Phase 1 of the Maitland Street Project by December 1st 2007. We can only do this with your help!</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>carlton.gronow@btinternet.com (Carlton Gronow - Project Manager)</author>
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      <title>Scouting then and Now @ St Fagans</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=475</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=475</guid>
      <description>Over the weekend of Saturday 18th to Sunday 19th August 2007 Scouting came to St Fagans with 'Scouting then and Now'</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>mark@catvog.org (Mark Glendinning)</author>
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      <title>Fita World Field Archery Championships 2008</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=472</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=472</guid>
      <description>The organisation of the Championship is now well under way and I suppose our biggest challenge in the coming months is to get enough money and volunteers together to produce a World class event.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Aug 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>office@catvog.org (The Hub)</author>
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      <title>Congratulations to Gareth Johns and Helen Fraser</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=479</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=479</guid>
      <description>Congratulations to Gareth Johns and Helen Fraser who are getting married on 8th September.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Aug 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>ac@catvog.org (Sue Ryan)</author>
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      <title>Scouts Guard of Honour at Wedding</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=474</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=474</guid>
      <description>Two Scout Leaders from Barry get married!</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 25 Aug 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>11th Barry Sea Scouts (Chris Casado)</author>
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      <title>Catvog Network and Leaders Help Jamboree Run Smoothly</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=482</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=482</guid>
      <description>Leaders and Network from CATVOG carried out a vast range of roles from Hospital Staff to Ceremonies Team, Faiths and Beliefs to Day Visitors.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Aug 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>international@catvog.org (Ruth Shorter)</author>
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      <title>The Lucifer Cap</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=468</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=468</guid>
      <description>These caps are now available to buy.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Aug 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author> (The Hub)</author>
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      <title>Training Pitch Questionnaire</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=466</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=466</guid>
      <description>Cardiff University are currently in the process of planning the development of a state of the art, all weather floodlight sports training pitch to open in the autumn of 2008.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Aug 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>muttonenk@cardiff.ac.uk (Kimmo Muttonen)</author>
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      <title>Scouting's Sunrise</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=471</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=471</guid>
      <description>CATVOG Scouts in the middle of town</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Aug 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>2007@catvog.org (Ruth Weltch)</author>
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      <title>22nd Cardiff Young &amp; Old Visit 21st World Scout Jamboree</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=467</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=467</guid>
      <description>Members of the 22nd Cardiff Group both young and old visit the World Scout Jamboree as Day Visitors</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 29 Jul 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>cubs@richardsteer.com (Richard Steer)</author>
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      <title>World Scout Jamboree Day Visit</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=470</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=470</guid>
      <description>What an experience!
Catvog visits the Jamboree.</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 29 Jul 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>2007@catvog.org (Ruth Weltch)</author>
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      <title>Home Hospitality</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=469</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=469</guid>
      <description>Families from CATVOG host visiting Scouts before the Jamboree</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jul 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>2007@catvog.org (Ruth Weltch : Agent 2007)</author>
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      <title>South Wales Scouts Set off for Adventure</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=464</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=464</guid>
      <description>100 Scouts and leaders from Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan are setting off for the adventure of a lifetime with 40,000 other Scouts from all over the world, at the World Scout Jamboree.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>2007@catvog.org (Ruth Weltch)</author>
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      <title>Sarah Heads for African Adventure on Sunrise Malawi</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=461</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=461</guid>
      <description>Red Dragon Explorer Scout Sarah Weltch is the only representative from Wales on the Sunrise Malawi expedition - a 6-week excursion to Africa.</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 22 Jul 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>andrew@weltchmedia.com (Andrew Weltch)</author>
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      <title>Dutch and Swiss Scouts Head for South Wales</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=463</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=463</guid>
      <description>Over 100 Scouts from Switzerland and the Netherlands arrive in South Wales next week for Home Hospitality ahead of the World Scout Jamboree.</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 22 Jul 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>2007@catvog.org (Ruth Weltch)</author>
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      <title>Sun Run Success</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=465</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=465</guid>
      <description>28 Explorer Scouts and 10 leaders from East and South District attended ;quot;Sun Run;quot; at the beginning of July and had a very successful weekend.</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 21 Jul 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>desc@eastandsouth.org.uk (Julian Jordan)</author>
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      <title>Come Fly with Us! Imagine What It Would  Be Like to Fly.</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=462</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=462</guid>
      <description>An exhilarating skydive is like nothing else. Fly with RNID Cymru  the national charity working to change the world for the 480,000 deaf and hard of hearing people in Wales.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>caroline.jupe@rnid.org.uk (Caroline Jupe)</author>
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      <title>£7,000 Funding for Millennium Volunteers</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=435</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=435</guid>
      <description>The Grants sub-committee have secured Millennium Volunteer Funding for a twelve month period starting in September. Applications must be in by 31st July.


</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>keith@burfoot.org.uk (Keith Burfoot)</author>
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      <title>Mud, Mud Glorious Mud!</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=459</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=459</guid>
      <description>The 19th Cardiff Scout Troop recently attended the Malvern Challenge; read what they got up to.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>Jewels19c@aol.com (Julie Smith)</author>
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      <title>We Are Family!</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=460</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=460</guid>
      <description>On Friday July 6th members of the 19th Cardiff Scout Group set off for their annual weekend family camp, this year at Beaudesert scout camp site, Rugeley in Staffordshire.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>Jewels19c@aol.com (Julie Smith)</author>
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      <title>Good Luck from 19th Cardiff</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=458</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=458</guid>
      <description>Congratulations and good luck from 19th Cardiff Scout Group to those on international experience this summer.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>Jewels19c@aol.com (Julie Smith)</author>
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      <title>2007 Lord Mayors Own Annual Awards Evening</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=457</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=457</guid>
      <description>The Annual Area Awards presentation evening and enrolment into the Lord Mayor's Own at County Hall takes place on 11th Sept 07.  All names must be submitted by Thursday 30th August without fail</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jul 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>relationships@catvog.org (David Gerrard LMO Troop Leader)</author>
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      <title>World Jamboree Song</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=456</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=456</guid>
      <description>The Scout Association have released an Official Single this week to celebrate the Centenary of Scouting and the World Jamboree.  We want to show the UK that Scouting has the ''S'' factor.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jul 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>info@jamboreesong.com (Jambo Team)</author>
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      <title>Calling All 10-25 Year Olds, Your Views Are Wanted!</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=448</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=448</guid>
      <description>It's a questionnaire for 10-25 year olds for the new youth participation
review group.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author> (The Scout Association)</author>
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      <title>Barry Scout &amp; Guide Fete</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=455</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=455</guid>
      <description>The Barry and District Scout and Guide Annual Fete was held at Romilly Park on Saturday 7th July.</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 07 Jul 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>newsletter@catvog.org (Gareth Johns)</author>
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      <title>Win an Icelandic, Nijer or Stormhaven Tent</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=454</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=454</guid>
      <description>Win an Icelandic, Nijer or Stormhaven Tent from Blacks of Greenock!  Free No Obligation Prize Draw 

</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Jul 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author> (Blacks of Greenock)</author>
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      <title>Training Open Evening</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=449</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=449</guid>
      <description>The next training open evening will take place on 11th July at PADSAC, starting at 6.00pm.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Jul 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>training.admin@catvog.org (Laura Collins)</author>
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      <title>June Catvog Courier Now Online</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=450</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=450</guid>
      <description>The June edition of the CATVOG Courier is now online for you to download.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Jul 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>comms@catvog.org (CATVOG Communication Team)</author>
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      <title>2007 Continues</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=433</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=433</guid>
      <description>The centenary of Scouting continues with our own Area Scouting Sunrise ceremony and event in the City centre followed by Scouting then and Now at St Fagans.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Jul 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>sunrise2007@catvog.org (Chris Richards)</author>
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      <title>Live '07 Dance Auditions</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=447</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=447</guid>
      <description>We are looking for 16 talented dancers to perform in the Festival of Scouting – LIVE ’07 on November 24th at the O2 Arena.  

</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>adrian@bathgangshow.com (Adrian Cottle)</author>
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      <title>Annual Swimming Gala</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=451</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=451</guid>
      <description>Due to rising costs of pool sessions, we need to rethink the Gala as it is at present. Your views are wanted so the gala continues.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>fellowship@catvog.org (Glenys Shelley)</author>
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      <title>Calling All 10-25 Year Olds, Your Views Are Wanted!</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=453</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=453</guid>
      <description>It's a questionnaire for 10-25 year olds for the new youth participation
review group.</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 30 Jun 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author> (The Scout Association)</author>
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      <title>Maitland Street Work Day</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=446</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=446</guid>
      <description>You've heard about Maitland Street - now would you like to see it?</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>ac@catvog.org (Sue Ryan)</author>
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      <title>Actionaid’s Child Poverty Day</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=444</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=444</guid>
      <description>ActionAid’s Child Poverty Day gives you the chance to relive the best years of your life.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>ac@catvog.org (Sue Ryan)</author>
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      <title>The Cub Scout Glamboree</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=442</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=442</guid>
      <description>A Glamboree poem...</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>office@catvog.org (1st Llantwit Cub Pack)</author>
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      <title>Speedway Event</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=443</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=443</guid>
      <description>Scouting has been offered 20 tickets for the Speedway event which is taking place at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday, 30 June.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>ac@catvog.org (Sue Ryan)</author>
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      <title>Glamboree....</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=438</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=438</guid>
      <description>Post Glamboree information...</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author> (Fay Harding-Lewis)</author>
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      <title>Brownsea Island Pl's Camp</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=441</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=441</guid>
      <description>This is a fantastic opportunity for 2 Patrol Leaders from the area to camp on Brownsea Island</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>scouts@catvog.org (Chris Parsons)</author>
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      <title>Area Directory Update</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=437</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=437</guid>
      <description>Do we have your correct details?</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>office@catvog.org (Fay Harding-Lewis)</author>
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      <title>Medal of Merit Presented</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=436</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=436</guid>
      <description>CONGRATULATIONS go to Paul Deere and Ian Jones of the Vale District who were each presented with the Medal of Merit at the Vale District AGM. </description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>ac@catvog.org (Sue Ryan)</author>
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      <title>Annual General Meeting</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=440</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=440</guid>
      <description>Thanks to everyone who supported the Area Annual General Meeting on 12th June.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>ac@catvog.org (Sue Ryan)</author>
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      <title>Penarth Scoutshop Update</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=434</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=434</guid>
      <description>An update from Penarth Scoutshop agency.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>robert.angus@ntlworld.com (Barry Angus)</author>
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      <title>Support when Planning Trips Abroad</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=432</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=432</guid>
      <description>Are you planning on taking your scouts on a trip abroad? Whether the trip is for one day or a few weeks there are a number of steps that P.O.R state you have to complete before the trip can go ahead.</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 10 Jun 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>international@catvog.org (Ruth Shorter)</author>
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      <title>Strawberries and Cream</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=439</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=439</guid>
      <description>The Celebration Strawberry and Cream Tea held at Miskin on 9 June was a great event.</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 09 Jun 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>ac@catvog.org (Sue Ryan)</author>
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      <title>Free Bellboating</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=429</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=429</guid>
      <description>Yes you did it at Glamboree, loved it and now here is more for nout!</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Jun 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>water@catvog.org (Steve Jones)</author>
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      <title>Scout Post Meeting</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=423</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=423</guid>
      <description>There is a meeting for all interested parties being held on Thursday 28th June 8.00pm at Scoutbase, Pontcanna.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Jun 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>scoutpost@catvog.org (Paul Willicombe)</author>
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      <title>Glamboree - Leave Your Thoughts</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=426</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=426</guid>
      <description>We would like to know what you thought of our fantastic centenary camp. Also do you have any good photos that you want to send us for our photo gallery?</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Jun 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>glamboree2007@catvog.org (Glamboree)</author>
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      <title>Training Open Evening</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=427</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=427</guid>
      <description>The next training open evening will take place on 21st June at RER House, starting at 6.00 pm.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Jun 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>training.admin@catvog.org (Laura Collins)</author>
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      <title>Do Not Throw Away Your Scouting Magazine Address Sheet!</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=418</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=418</guid>
      <description>The Scout Association will launch new Appointment cards and your Scouting magazine cover sheet shows what information will be printed on your card. Is it correct?</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>comms@catvog.org (CATVOG Communication Team)</author>
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      <title>Royal Mint Launches Coin to Mark 100 Years of Scouting</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=419</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=419</guid>
      <description>The Royal Mint has officially launched limited edition gold and silver versions of the commemorative Scouting fifty pence coin.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>comms@catvog.org (CATVOG Communication Team)</author>
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      <title>HQ Activity News</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=420</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=420</guid>
      <description>The May 2007 edition of Activities News is now available.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>comms@catvog.org (CATVOG Communication Team)</author>
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      <title>Represent the Area at the National Rifle Competition</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=422</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=422</guid>
      <description>The Area is looking at taking a team up to the National Scout Air Rifle Championships, 19th-21st October 2007 at the National Shooting Centre, Bisley, Surrey.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>shooting@catvog.org (Richie Phillips)</author>
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      <title>Scout Post 2007</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=424</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=424</guid>
      <description>Would you like to increase your revenue?</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>scoutpost@catvog.org (Paul Willicombe)</author>
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      <title>The Grand Centenary Reunion</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=430</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=430</guid>
      <description>April 29th 2007 saw the launch of what could have been the riskiest project 
of the Areas Centenary Year Celebrations.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>fellowship@catvog.org (Ron Burden)</author>
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      <title>Area Garden Party Deadline</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=416</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=416</guid>
      <description>Closing date for booking is 31/05/07.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>ac@Catvog.org (Sue Ryan)</author>
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      <title>Glamboree Lost Property</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=414</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=414</guid>
      <description>A list of all lost property found at Glamboree Weekend.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>office@Catvog.org (Fay at RER House)</author>
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      <title>Catvog Network Grows...</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=415</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=415</guid>
      <description>The Scout Network in CATVOG turned up at the recent area centenary camp with 8 campers, and went away with 9 new members!</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 28 May 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>newsletter@Catvog.org (Gareth Johns)</author>
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      <title>Wenvoe Scouts – Wenvoe This Year, Hollywood Next…</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=413</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=413</guid>
      <description>Wenvoe Scout group was recently projected into the media spotlight as part of a news item celebrating 2007 as the Centenary year for Scouting.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>grangeyno6@yahoo.co.uk (Martin Thomas)</author>
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      <title>NCP - Jubilee Fields Update</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=412</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=412</guid>
      <description>Update on Jubilee Fields and the progress of improving the site as part of the Network Campsite Project.</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 20 May 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>jubilee@catvog.org (Paul Willicombe)</author>
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      <title>Glamboree - Leaders Handbook &amp; Admin Details</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=408</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=408</guid>
      <description>Final admin details and leaders handbook to download.</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 19 May 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>glamboree2007@catvog.org (Chris Parsons)</author>
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      <title>Glamboree - Transport Plans</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=409</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=409</guid>
      <description>Details of arrival, departure and parking arrangements at Glamboree</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 19 May 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>glamboree2007@catvog.org (Chris Parsons)</author>
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      <title>The Glamboree Site &amp; Amenities Team Need You!</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=410</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=410</guid>
      <description>The Glamboree Site needs to be Built ;amp; Taken Down again before ;amp; after the event. A message from Paul and Simon.</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 19 May 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>pauldeere21@hotmail.com (Paul Deere / Simon Miskin)</author>
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      <title>Glamboree - Beaver Update</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=411</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=411</guid>
      <description>Here are the definitive answers to your Beaver questions.</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 19 May 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>glamboree2007@catvog.org (Chris Parsons)</author>
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      <title>Area Garden Party &amp; AGM</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=407</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=407</guid>
      <description>Join us for a garden party and strawberries and cream tea at Miskin and at our AGM at County Hall.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>comms@catvog.org (CATVOG Communication Team)</author>
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      <title>London Marathon Success for Local Leader</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=406</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=406</guid>
      <description>Two Scout Leaders were celebrating on Sunday after successfully completing the Flora London Marathon.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>nicola_swallow@yahoo.co.uk (Nicola Swallow)</author>
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      <title>Scouting is out of This World!</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=401</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=401</guid>
      <description>19th Cardiff Scouts go out of this world....</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author> (Julie Smith)</author>
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      <title>A Government Scout Reception</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=403</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=403</guid>
      <description>Details on the Government Scout Reception to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Scouting Movement.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>Jewels19c@aol.com (Julie Smith - GSL 19th Cardiff Scout Group.)</author>
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      <title>World Scout Jamboree Band &amp; the Official Song</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=402</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=402</guid>
      <description>Details of the WSJ Band ;amp; The Official song to the 21st World Scout Jamboree.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>07971 046006 (Julie Smith)</author>
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      <title>Glamboree District T-shirt On-line Ordering</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=370</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=370</guid>
      <description>Order your District chosen Colour Glamboree T-shirt. ;lt;b;gt;*** Please note that on-line ordering is only available until the 6th May. ***;lt;/b;gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>glamboree2007@catvog.org (Chris Parsons)</author>
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      <title>Glamboree ’07 - District Contacts</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=393</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=393</guid>
      <description>If you have any questions then your sub camp chief will be able to answer them for you. Contact details wihtin.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>glamboree2007@catvog.org (Glamboree)</author>
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      <title>Glamboree - Staffing</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=394</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=394</guid>
      <description>Can you help with staffing? Glamboree is after staff for the build, security throughout the weekend and also on the activities.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>glamboree2007@catvog.org (Glamboree)</author>
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      <title>Glamboree - Zones</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=395</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=395</guid>
      <description>Details of the zones and activities being run at Glamboree</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>glamboree2007@catvog.org (Glamboree)</author>
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      <title>Glamboree ’07 - Shop</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=396</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=396</guid>
      <description>There will be a shop on the site of the Glamboree, please visit this shop though-out the weekend where a selection of items will be available to purchase.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>glamboree2007@catvog.org (Chris Parsons)</author>
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      <title>Glamboree - Site Plan</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=397</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=397</guid>
      <description>A plan of the Glamboree camp site.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>glamboree2007@catvog.org (Glamboree)</author>
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      <title>Glamboree - Programme and Catering</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=398</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=398</guid>
      <description>Details of the Glamboree programme and catering provisions on site.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>glamboree2007@catvog.org (Glamboree)</author>
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      <title>Jump - a Trip to the Theatre</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=400</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=400</guid>
      <description>Recently 102 members of CATVOG attended the theatre to see JUMP - a curious blend of martial arts, high-flying feats of acrobatics and slapstick comedy straight from Korea.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>comms@catvog.org (Karen - 1st Llanishen Paddletail Beavers)</author>
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      <title>The Grand Centenary Reunion</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=431</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=431</guid>
      <description>April 29th 2007 saw the launch of what could have been the riskiest project 
of the Areas Centenary Year Celebrations.</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>fellowship@catvog.org (Ron Burden)</author>
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      <title>Once a Scout... Grand Reunion</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=367</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=367</guid>
      <description>On Sunday, 29 April, we are holding a Grand Reunion 'Once a Scout' for anyone who has been involved in Scouting over the years. It is hoped that all Scouters will join us sometime during the day.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>fellowship@catvog.org (Ron Burden)</author>
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      <title>First Response Cancelled</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=392</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=392</guid>
      <description>Due to the unavailability of a trainer the First Response Course scheduled for 20th May 2007 has been cancelled.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>firstresponse@catvog.org (Keverne Burge)</author>
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      <title>April Courier Now Online</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=391</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=391</guid>
      <description>The April edition of the CATVOG Courier is now online for you to download.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>comms@catvog.org (CATVOG Communication Team)</author>
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      <title>New Learners' Resources</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=390</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=390</guid>
      <description> The Scout Association has created a new webpage which puts our diverse range of training methods - video, e-learning and workbooks - right at the fingertips of the learner.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>training@catvog.org (Sue Ryan)</author>
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      <title>Complimentary Tickets to Jump @ the Wales Millennium Centre</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=389</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=389</guid>
      <description>Wales Millennium Centre has kindly offered Cardiff ;amp; Vale Scouts 100 complimentary tickets to Jump – the karate chopping, kung-fu kicking smash-hit family show!</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>ac@catvog.org (Sue Ryan)</author>
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      <title>Do You Hold an Activity Authorisation?</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=384</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=384</guid>
      <description>Do you hold an activity authorisation? If you do you need to make sure that your DC has a copy of your authorisation on record.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>mark@catvog.org (Mark Glendinning)</author>
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      <title>Glamboree Update - April</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=385</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=385</guid>
      <description>The latest updates from the Glamboree team.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>glamboree2007@catvog.org (Chris Parsons)</author>
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      <title>Master at Arms and NSRA Youth Proficiency Scheme Course</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=386</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=386</guid>
      <description>This course is running for 8 weeks and will cover both syllabuses of the Scout master at arms badge and the NSRA youth proficiency scheme (YPS).</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>shooting@catvog.org (Richie Phillips)</author>
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      <title>Training Open Evening</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=387</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=387</guid>
      <description>The next training open evening will take place on Monday 16th April at RER House, starting at 6.00 pm.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>ac@catvog.org (Sue Ryan)</author>
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      <title>84th Cardiff Beavers - Vision Aid Overseas</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=383</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=383</guid>
      <description>Activity for Friendship challenge - collection of unwanted prescription spectacles for charity.  Beavers were challenged to collect 100 pairs as part of centenary celebrations.</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 01 Apr 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>vjjones2000@yahoo.co.uk (Val Jones / Amik)</author>
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      <title>New Area Rifle Shooting Team</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=379</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=379</guid>
      <description>Saturday 17th March saw the training and formation of the Area Scout Rifle team with 10 people attending PADSAC to be trained as rifle instructors.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>shooting@catvog.org (Richie Phillips)</author>
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      <title>New Grant Forms</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=380</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=380</guid>
      <description>The application forms for the grants sub commitee have been changed. These new forms must be used for all applications from now on.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>grants@catvog.org (Gerald Knowles)</author>
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      <title>Join the 'A' Team</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=381</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=381</guid>
      <description>Become a member of the security team at Glamboree 07.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>keith@burfoot.org.uk (Keith Burfoot)</author>
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      <title>Duke Gets a Visit by Cardiff Scouts</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=376</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=376</guid>
      <description>Four Scouts from Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan made their way to London in March to receive their Duke of Edinburgh’s award at St James’ Palace.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>comms@catvog.org (CATVOG Communication Team)</author>
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      <title>Swimming Gala 2007 Results</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=377</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=377</guid>
      <description>Results of the 2007 Area swimming gala held at Cogan Leisure Centre.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>fellowship@catvog.org (Glenys Shelley)</author>
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      <title>Glamboree ’07 - Creche Details</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=378</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=378</guid>
      <description>Details on the creche available at Glamboree</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>glamboreebooking2007@catvog.org (Becki Bawler (Glamboree Bookings))</author>
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      <title>Module 3 Cancelled</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=332</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=332</guid>
      <description>Module 3 that was meant to be taking place this Sunday (1st April) has been cancelled.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>jeremy.ray@catvog.org (Jeremy Ray)</author>
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      <title>Millennium Volunteers</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=382</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=382</guid>
      <description>On Thursday 22nd March 2007, 1 Leader and 4 Explorer Scouts from Les Pughs Own  Explorer Scout Unit were awarded 200 hours plus certificates of Excellence from the Millennium Volunteers .
</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>Philperks@tesco.net (Phillip Perks)</author>
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      <title>Traditional Rafting Update</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=373</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=373</guid>
      <description>Did you know that a Traditional Rafting permit is required for all Traditional Rafting taking place except in class C water?</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>mark@catvog.org (Mark Glendinning)</author>
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      <title>Volunteering and State Benefits</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=372</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=372</guid>
      <description>There is a lot of confusion over whether volunteering affects an individual’s benefits. In actual fact the rules are quite simple, and it’s well worth knowing them.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>comms@catvog.org (CATVOG Communication Team)</author>
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      <title>Update to FS120603 Water Safety</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=371</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=371</guid>
      <description>Water Safety (incorporating lifejackets and buoyancy aids) factsheet (FS120603 ) has recently been updated. Here is some background as to why changes have been made to the factsheet.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>mark@catvog.org (Mark Glendinning)</author>
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      <title>Awesome 2007 is Back!</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=369</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=369</guid>
      <description>AWESOME is the All Wales Explorer Scout activity weekend. The first one took place in the Forest of Dean in July 2005 and was a huge success. Details of the 2007 camp enclosed.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>moz_scouts@hotmail.com (David (Moz) Morris)</author>
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      <title>South Wales Police Open Day</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=368</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=368</guid>
      <description>The next open day for South Wales Police is to be held at the Sports Ground, Police HQ Bridgend on the 24th.</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 11 Mar 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author> (South Wales Police)</author>
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      <title>Glamboree Update - March</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=363</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=363</guid>
      <description>The latest updates from the Glamboree team.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>glamboree2007@catvog.org (Chris Parsons)</author>
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      <title>Work Day @ Jubilee</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=362</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=362</guid>
      <description>Come and spend some time at the Area campsite helping with a variety of tasks to keep the campsite in fine fettle.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>garethwilliams_99@yahoo.co.uk (Gareth Williams)</author>
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      <title>Latest Training Dates</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=364</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=364</guid>
      <description>The latest dates for the training drop in dates are now available and heading to a District near you. Also note the date if you need to complete Module 25 Assessing Learning.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>ac@catvog.org (Sue Ryan)</author>
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      <title>Calling All Shooters &amp; Archers</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=365</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=365</guid>
      <description>Are you involved with shooting or archery in the Area then please read the following information.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>mark@catvog.org (Mark Glendinning)</author>
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      <title>Glamboree Roadshow</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=366</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=366</guid>
      <description>Details of the forthcoming Glamboree roadshows across the Area where the Glamboree Team will be visiting each District to present all the information we have on the Glamboree.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>glamboree2007@catvog.org (Chris Parsons)</author>
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      <title>LMO Troop Celebrate St David’s Day</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=355</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=355</guid>
      <description>Once again the LMO troop celebrated St David’s Day by attending the Welsh National Service at St John’s Church.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Mar 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>relationships@catvog.org (David Gerrard)</author>
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      <title>Bucket Collection at Wales V England Rugby International</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=356</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=356</guid>
      <description>We have been asked to help with the bucket collection at the Millennium Stadium between 3.00pm ;amp; 5.00pm before the start of the 6 Nations match</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Mar 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>relationships@catvog.org (David Gerrard)</author>
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      <title>Area Skills Day - Cancelled</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=357</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=357</guid>
      <description>The Area Skills Day planned for Saturday 10th March - Sunday 11th March has been cancelled due to low numbers.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Mar 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>lynn.thompson@catvog.org (Lynn Thompson)</author>
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      <title>Full Time Regional Home-based Development Officers</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=352</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=352</guid>
      <description>An interesting and exciting opportunity exists to contribute to the development of young people in Wales.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>shirley.myall@scoutswales.org.uk (Shirley Myall)</author>
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      <title>Scout Group in Ty Hafan</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=353</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=353</guid>
      <description>Come and find out about our proposed new Scout Group at Ty Hafan Children's Hospice.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>2007@catvog.org (Ruth Weltch)</author>
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      <title>Beavers Travel the World</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=351</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=351</guid>
      <description>Over the last term, our theme has been faiths and cultures from around the world.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Feb 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>karen.ian.palmer@hotmail.co.uk (Karen Palmer - 1st llanishen Paddle tail Beavers)</author>
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      <title>Reunion '57 Be a Part of It.</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=350</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=350</guid>
      <description>An amazing opportunity to bring together Scouting's past and present.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Feb 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>2007@catvog.org (Ruth Weltch)</author>
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      <title>Prepare Yourselves for the Event of the Century!</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=349</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=349</guid>
      <description>Scouting invites you to be part of a celebration to beat all celebrations!</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Feb 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>2007@catvog.org (Ruth Weltch)</author>
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      <title>LMO Coffee Morning</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=354</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=354</guid>
      <description>The Lord Mayor’s Own held a coffee morning to celebrate 100years of Scouting and the raise money to start a special Scouting Unit at Ty Hafan Children’s Hospice.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Feb 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>relationships@catvog.org (David Gerrard)</author>
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      <title>February Courier Online</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=347</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=347</guid>
      <description>The February edition of the CATVOG Courier is now online for you to download.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Feb 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>comms@catvog.org (CATVOG Communication Team)</author>
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      <title>BT Seen and Heard Call for Entries</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=348</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=348</guid>
      <description>The 2007 BT Seen and Heard awards are now open for entries from young people.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>alex.hartnall@corporateculture.co.uk (Alex Hartnall)</author>
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      <title>GSL Information Day</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=316</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=316</guid>
      <description>This event is open to anyone who is a GSL, Group Contact, Scouter-in-charge.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Feb 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>ac@catvog.org (Sue Ryan)</author>
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      <title>POR Changes - Nov 2006</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=346</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=346</guid>
      <description>Many changes have been made to POR. Areas of change include: Purpose of Scouting, Religious Policy, Ratios, Network, Child Protection, Awards Criteria and more.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Feb 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>ac@catvog.org (Sue Ryan)</author>
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      <title>Activities Updates</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=342</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=342</guid>
      <description>Updates on changes ;amp; new activity rules in the Area, Activity opportunities and tell us what you think about our activities.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Feb 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>mark@catvog.org (Mark Glendinning)</author>
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      <title>Training Open Evening</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=309</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=309</guid>
      <description>The next training open evening will take place on Thursday, 22nd February at RER House, starting at 6.30 pm.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>ac@catvog.org (Sue Ryan)</author>
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      <title>Agent 2:007 Update</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=341</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=341</guid>
      <description>10 Updates on various activities, events and initiatives for our centenary year.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>2007@catvog.org (Ruth Weltch)</author>
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      <title>Area Skills Day Update</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=344</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=344</guid>
      <description>An update on the skills weekend is for all leaders in the Area.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>comms@catvog.org (CATVOG Communication Team)</author>
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      <title>Tell Us About Activities</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=345</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=345</guid>
      <description>The activity teams would like to find out more about what you as leaders know and want from your local activities teams.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>mark@catvog.org (Mark Glendinning)</author>
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      <title>Young People First - New Yellow Card</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=331</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=331</guid>
      <description>Details of the third edition of ;quot;The Yellow Card;quot; - Young People First.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Feb 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>comms@catvog.org (CATVOG Communication Team)</author>
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      <title>The 'Networker' Edition 2.</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=333</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=333</guid>
      <description>The 2nd Edition of the ‘Networker’, a newsletter for Network members and older Explorers is available now.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Feb 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>network@catvog.org (Catvog Network)</author>
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      <title>Be Part of the WSJ with Splash &amp; Gilwell</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=335</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=335</guid>
      <description>Another chance to be involved in the 21st World Scout Jamboree - SPLASH! and the Gilwell Adventure need as many people as possible to help run these areas.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Feb 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>2007@catvog.org (Ruth Weltch)</author>
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      <title>World Jamboree</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=336</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=336</guid>
      <description>Help Needed for the World Jamboree</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Feb 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>2007@catvog.org (Ruth Weltch)</author>
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      <title>Explorers for Free Walking</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=343</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=343</guid>
      <description>There are a couple of members of the Area mountain team that are going for their ML assessment and are after group leading experience.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Feb 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>mark@catvog.org (Mark Glendinning)</author>
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      <title>Woodland Trust Free Packs!</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=338</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=338</guid>
      <description>To help celebrate our Centenary, the Scout Association is in partnership with the Woodland Trust and together they are encouraging us all to plant a tree for the future.</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 04 Feb 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>2007@catvog.org (Ruth Weltch)</author>
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      <title>A Year in Catvog</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=339</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=339</guid>
      <description>A dvd to celebrate 2007 in CATVOG</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 04 Feb 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>2007@catvog.org (Ruth Weltch)</author>
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      <title>What's on Round the Uk</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=340</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=340</guid>
      <description>2007 Interactive map of events</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 04 Feb 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>2007@catvog.org (Ruth Weltch)</author>
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      <title>Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=326</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=326</guid>
      <description>Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan moved over to the new adventurous activity permit scheme on the 1st February 2007.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Feb 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>mark@catvog.org (Mark Glendinning)</author>
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      <title>New Archery Rules</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=327</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=327</guid>
      <description>New rules relating to Archery as a Scout led activity in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Feb 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>mark@catvog.org (Mark Glendinning)</author>
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      <title>New Shooting Rules</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=328</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=328</guid>
      <description>New rules relating to Shooting as a Scout led activity in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Feb 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>mark@catvog.org (Mark Glendinning)</author>
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      <title>First Aid and Duke of Edinburgh Award</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=329</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=329</guid>
      <description>Clarification on Duke of Edinburgh groups and first aid provision under the adventurous activity permit scheme.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Feb 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>mark@catvog.org (Mark Glendinning)</author>
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      <title>Boat and Canoe Registration and Inspection Scheme</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=330</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=330</guid>
      <description>With the changes and introduction of the new permit scheme the decision has been taken to use this as an opportunity to bring other aspects of the management of activities within the Area up-to-date.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Feb 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>mark@catvog.org (Mark Glendinning)</author>
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      <title>Scouts and Comic Relief 2007</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=337</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=337</guid>
      <description>Win a circus hamper with Comic Relief.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Feb 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>2007@catvog.org (Ruth Weltch)</author>
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      <title>International Links Scheme</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=325</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=325</guid>
      <description>The International Links Scheme is an ideal way to provide an international experience as part of your Join in Centenary Programme without necessarily having to leave town!</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>international@catvog.org (Ruth Shorter)</author>
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      <title>Last Minute Spaces on Brownsea Trip</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=322</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=322</guid>
      <description>Due to unforseen circumstances there are now two remaining places on the trip to Brownsea Island in March.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>2007@catvog.org (Ruth Weltch)</author>
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      <title>New Centenary Camp on Brownsea</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=323</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=323</guid>
      <description>Why not spend the morning of 1 August with your own Scouting friends and then finish it in style with a celebration on Brownsea Island with some new friends?</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>2007@catvog.org (Ruth Weltch)</author>
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      <title>Home Hospitality - Have You Got Room?</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=324</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=324</guid>
      <description>Have you got some spare space to host some visiting Swiss Scouts in July?</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>2007@catvog.org (Ruth Weltch)</author>
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      <title>Glenys Shelley Has Moved</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=320</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=320</guid>
      <description>Glenys Shelley is moving on 31st January and here is her new contact details.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jan 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>fellowship@catvog.org (Glenys Shelley)</author>
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      <title>Archery for £1</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=321</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=321</guid>
      <description>The 2007 archery sale is now on.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jan 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>archery.booking@catvog.org (Lynda Gorwill)</author>
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      <title>Glamboree 07 Update</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=319</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=319</guid>
      <description>A question and answer booklet has been produced to address any concerns you may have over Glamboree.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>glamboree2007@catvog.org (Chris Parsons)</author>
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      <title>Greet the Parents</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=314</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=314</guid>
      <description>With a two-fold increase in the number of young people enquiring to join in the first few days of January, don't forget that help is at hand if your Group is trying to recruit parents to help out.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jan 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>comms@catvog.org (CATVOG Communication Team)</author>
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      <title>East and South  -  Let's Celebrate</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=318</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=318</guid>
      <description>500 members of the districts came together to celebrate the start of 2007</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jan 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>eastandsouth@catvog.org (Kay Holmes)</author>
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      <title>Activity Permit Scheme Launch and Activity Open Evening</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=307</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=307</guid>
      <description>Welcome back to Activities in CATVOG and our first date for the year is the adventurous activity permit scheme launch and activity open evening.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>mark@catvog.org (Mark Glendinning)</author>
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      <title>First Response Update</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=305</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=305</guid>
      <description>An update on first response in the Area.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>firstresponse@catvog.org (Keverne Burge)</author>
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      <title>2007 Training Module Calendar</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=306</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=306</guid>
      <description>The training modules run by the Area have been added for the first 6 months of 2007.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>lynn.thompson@catvog.org (Lynn Thompson)</author>
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      <title>No Photos</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=308</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=308</guid>
      <description>December saw no photos submitted for the photo of the month competition. What were you up to?</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>comms@catvog.org (CATVOG Communication Team)</author>
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      <title>Once a Scout .... a Grand Reunion</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=310</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=310</guid>
      <description>A grand reunion for all those who have been involved in Scouting in CATVOG over the past 100 years!</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>fellowship@catvog.org (Ron Burden)</author>
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      <title>Coffee Morning at the Mansion House.</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=311</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=311</guid>
      <description>This will be a fund raising event for the Ty Hafan Scout Group which we hope to open this year.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>2007@catvog.org (Ruth Weltch)</author>
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      <title>WSJ IST Forum</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=302</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=302</guid>
      <description>A forum has bee set up for members of CATVOG going as part of the International Service Team to the World Scout Jamboree.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jan 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>international@catvog.org (Ruth Shorter)</author>
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      <title>NCP Site Service Dates @ Jubilee</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=303</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=303</guid>
      <description> The dates for site service at Jubilee fields for the first half 2007 have been set.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jan 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>catvog@networkwales.org.uk (Scout Network)</author>
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      <title>Census Time</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=299</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=299</guid>
      <description>Confirmation of the Area Membership fees for this year.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jan 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>ac@catvog.org (Sue Ryan)</author>
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      <title>Changes to Scout Network</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=300</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=300</guid>
      <description>Important changes to the Scout Network inparticularly from January onwards 18 to 25 year olds must ‘opt-in’ to the Scout Network. This will have implications for anyone who is completing their awards.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jan 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>network@catvog.org (Scout Network)</author>
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      <title>Message from the AC</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=301</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=301</guid>
      <description>New Year message from the Area Commissioner</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author> (Sue Ryan)</author>
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      <title>Snowjam 06/07 – New Year Celebration Camp</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=313</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=313</guid>
      <description>Recently CATVOG Network hosted a New Year's Celebration Camp called ‘Snowjam’ with a ‘Dr Who’ theme.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2007 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>network@catvog.org (Catvog Network)</author>
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      <title>A Christmas Message from the Area Commissioner</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=297</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=297</guid>
      <description>To everyone in Cardiff and the Vale Scouts I send best wishes for a very happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year.</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 23 Dec 2006 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>ac@catvog.org (Sue Ryan)</author>
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      <title>Peter's Prize Money Will Now Be Put to Good Use!</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=298</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=298</guid>
      <description>AFTER five years of fundraising, the Eleventh Barry Sea Scout Group can at last carry out improvement work to their Scout Hall - thanks to award-winning water worker Peter Evans.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Dec 2006 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>comms@catvog.org (CATVOG Communication Team)</author>
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      <title>Website Updates</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=296</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=296</guid>
      <description>The International and News pages have had updates made to them.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Dec 2006 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>comms@catvog.org (CATVOG Communication Team)</author>
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      <title>Minibus Road Speed Limiters</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=295</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=295</guid>
      <description>It has been brought to our attention that there is a new law introducing speed limiters that comes into effect in two parts, on the 1 January 2007 and then 1 January 2008.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 08 Dec 2006 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>comms@catvog.org (CATVOG Communication Team)</author>
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      <title>Beaver Leaders @ Glamboree</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=292</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=292</guid>
      <description>Update on costs for Beaver leaders at Glamboree.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Dec 2006 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>glamboreebooking2007@catvog.org (Becki Bawler)</author>
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      <title>Area Dates for Your Diary</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=293</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=293</guid>
      <description>Here is some advance notice of three Area events to put in your diary now.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Dec 2006 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>comms@catvog.org (CATVOG Communication Team)</author>
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      <title>Student Scout and Guide Organisation (SSAGO) is 40</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=290</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=290</guid>
      <description>In 2007 the Student Scout and Guide Organisation (SSAGO) is 40 years old. They are keen to hear from members who were involved prior to 1967 or subsequently in independent SSAGO Clubs.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2006 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>ssago2007event@googlemail.com (SSAGO)</author>
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      <title>New Activity Badge Requirements</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=291</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=291</guid>
      <description>October 2006 saw an update to the Activity Badge requirements, with a selection of new badges for Beaver Scouts, Cub Scouts, Scouts and Explorer Scouts.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2006 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>comms@catvog.org (CATVOG Communication Team)</author>
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      <title>2007 Scouting Movement 50p Presentation Folder</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=289</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=289</guid>
      <description>The new commemorative 50p coin marks the 100th anniversary of the Scouting Movement.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2006 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>2007@catvog.org (Ruth Weltch)</author>
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      <title>Gangshow Goes to Broadway</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=281</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=281</guid>
      <description>Report hot off the press from the opening night at the New Theatre.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Nov 2006 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>CarltonGronow@aol.com (Carlton Gronow)</author>
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      <title>Scout Fishing Competition</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=288</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=288</guid>
      <description>The 2006 Angling competition took place at the Cold Knap foreshore in Barry on Saturday 18th November.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Nov 2006 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>water@catvog.org (Steve Jones)</author>
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      <title>Reunion '57</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=287</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=287</guid>
      <description>Did you attend the 1957 World Scout Jamboree at Sutton Park? 50 years on, The Scout Association is inviting all participants - Scouts, their Leaders and day visitors - the chance to reunite.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Nov 2006 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>natalie.tomlinson@SCOUT.ORG.UK (Natalie Tomlinson)</author>
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      <title>Scouts on Skates at Winter Wonderland</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=285</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=285</guid>
      <description>Sections unite for pre-centenary skating session</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Nov 2006 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>2007@catvog.org (Ruth Weltch)</author>
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      <title>Skating at Winter Wonderland</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=282</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=282</guid>
      <description>Members of all sections from across the Area will be putting their skates on to help open Cardiff’s Winter Wonderland at the weekend.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Nov 2006 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>2007@catvog.org (Ruth Weltch)</author>
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      <title>Use of Scout Image on the Centenary 2007 DVD</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=278</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=278</guid>
      <description>Since the launch of the '2007: Our Year of Adventure' DVD it has transpired that one of the images is not the property of The Scout Association.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2006 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>mdm@catvog.org (Andrew Weltch)</author>
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      <title>East and South Beaver 20th Birthday Party</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=279</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=279</guid>
      <description>121 Beavers celebrated the Beavers 20th Birthday party.</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 11 Nov 2006 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>teresa.mccarthey1@ntlworld.com (Teri McCarthy ADC Beavers East and South)</author>
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      <title>Glamboree and 2007 Update</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=277</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=277</guid>
      <description>Updates have been made to the Glamboree and 2007 webpages. Now includes event details, booking forms and further information.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Nov 2006 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>comms@catvog.org (CATVOG Communication Team)</author>
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      <title>Jubilee Fields Minisite Launched</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=275</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=275</guid>
      <description>A new mini-website for our local campsite goes online.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Nov 2006 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>jubilee@catvog.org (Paul Willicombe)</author>
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      <title>Activities Update</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=269</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=269</guid>
      <description>Details of activities coming up in the Area - Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme launch, Area Skills weekend, Swimming Gala and Postal Shooting Competition.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2006 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>mark@catvog.org (Mark Glendinning)</author>
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      <title>The 'Networker' Edition 1</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=280</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=280</guid>
      <description>Editon 1 of the 'Networker' is available now.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2006 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>Network@catvog.org (Martin King)</author>
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      <title>Archery Funding Secured</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=265</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=265</guid>
      <description>We have been successful in securing further funding from the Sports Council for Wales to train Archery leaders to the GNAS Community Instructors Award and to purchase further equipment.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Oct 2006 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>mark@catvog.org (Mark Glendinning)</author>
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      <title>New Shooting Adviser</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=266</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=266</guid>
      <description>I would like to welcome Richie Phillips to the Area team as Area Shooting Adviser.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Oct 2006 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>mark@catvog.org (Mark Glendinning)</author>
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      <title>Welsh Units Fundraising Badge</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=261</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=261</guid>
      <description>The Welsh Unit fundraising badge has been approved to wear in Wales as a uniform badge.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Oct 2006 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>mark@catvog.org (Mark Glendinning)</author>
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      <title>5th Barry Beavers Tour the World!!</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=263</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=263</guid>
      <description>5th Barry Beavers have ;quot;visited;quot; 20 different countries throughout the world.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Oct 2006 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author> (Nicola Swallow 5th Barry ABSL)</author>
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      <title>World Scout Jamboree Visit</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=257</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=257</guid>
      <description>World Scout Jamboree Visit in 2007.</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 29 Oct 2006 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>2007@catvog.org (Ruth Weltch)</author>
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      <title>Can You Host Visiting Scouts from Switzerland?</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=259</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=259</guid>
      <description>We are still looking for a few more families to join us in this fantastic opportunity.</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 29 Oct 2006 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>2007@catvog.org (Ruth Weltch)</author>
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      <title>Area Linking Day Pt V</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=253</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=253</guid>
      <description>When Scout Network meets Explorer Scouts what could possibly go wrong? Gop, goo and stinking are a few words to describe the event but read on and make your own mind up.</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 28 Oct 2006 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>network@catvog.org (Martin King)</author>
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      <title>1st St Mellons Cubs in Crown Court Appearance</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=258</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=258</guid>
      <description>Members of the St Mellons Cub Pack today made an appearance in Cardiff Crown Courts, various arrests were made, but everyone was eventually aquited, with a goodie bag as compensation.</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 28 Oct 2006 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>tony.byrne4@ntlworld.com (Tony Byrne, Cub Scout Leader)</author>
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      <title>Area Ski Trip to Austria Cancelled</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=254</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=254</guid>
      <description>Unfortunately due to low numbers of participants the Area Skiing trip to Austria that was planned for the 17th to the 24th February 2007 has been cancelled.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Oct 2006 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>jjordan@1stcardiff.org.uk (Julian Jordan)</author>
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      <title>Area Linking Day Pt IV</title>
      <link>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=252</link>
      <guid>http://news.catvog.org/viewnews.php?id=252</guid>
      <description>For some of Network the Linking Weekend began on a grey Saturday afternoon sitting in our cars beside Cosmeston Lakes. So what did they do?</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Oct 2006 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>network@catvog.org (Martin King)</author>
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      <title>Network Programme Tour in Swansea</title>
      <link>http://news.catvo