Christmas Message

For the consumers & over-indulger's this festive time, we wish you a Very Merry Christmas and hope you don't explode before the New Year. Remember 03.01.10 9am @ the Flouch Car Park if you want to walk off those growing midriffs.

Update

26to28.03.10 Geoffrey Gorden Cup (N.York Moors)
03.07.10 York's 3 Peaks
it looks like we don't have enough time to fit everything in this year - as such I need expressions of interest on who wants to do what on the below calendar! We are thinking of deleting 26.06.10 & 10.07.10, also the Rimmington Challenge may have to wait till 2011!
I have been asked if one Monday meeting night a month can be at a venue outside the scout hut?

Calendar

30.11.09 last Explorer meeting till 04.01.10 - deposits & parental consent forms required for below (http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/library/hqdocs/facts/):
07.12.09 Jamboree form checking - meet 6pm @ Hoyland Common
14.12.09 Jamboree application date & Leaders 2010 calendar meeting
21.12.09 11am meet @ Meadowhall interchange for meal & ice skating
03.01.10 Xmas walk 9am meet @ Flouch car park (A616)
15.01.10 Jamboree selection camp @ Silverwood
13.02.10 Freezer Camp @ in Lake District
06.03.10 Photo competition
19.03.10 Jamboree selection camp @ Hesley
10.04.10 Apex Overnight
18.06.10 Metro Camp @ Silverwood
26.06.10 Shennington pedal car championships
10.07.10 Gilwell 24
08.10.10 Apex Extreme
29.11.10 last Explorer meeting till 03.01.11
09.07.11 Northern Lights

You have also expressed an interest for next year in more climbing, self initiated camps & doing the Yorkshire 3 Peaks. Which Explorers are hoping to do their expedition in 2010? Let me know on 30.11.09 to sort out teams, as route cards have to be in to me on 04.01.10 for submission to the governing body! Explorers also need to let me know which unit/group they will be doing their service with as I also need to arrange Young Leader Training courses for you. You will need to let me know what you will be doing & when for the physical & skills sections.

Jamboree

Apologies I put 7pm tomorrow @ Silverwood - I WAS WRONG IT IS 6pm @ Silverwood

Young Leader Training Session

Pennine will be running Module E of the Young Leaders Training Scheme - “Game On” on 12 November 2009 at 8pm at Penistone Scout HQ - Anyone wishing to go for the Service section of DoE/CSA/QSA should go!

Reminder 6pm Sat 07.11.09 Wombwell Swimming Baths, 10:30am Sun 08.11.09 St Peters Church, Hoyland for Armistice Parade, 7pm Sun 08.11.09 Silverwood Bonfire & Jamboree meeting
Due to some football match or other, No Explorer Meeting Monday 09.11.09
7:30pm Mon 16.11.09 Explorer Meeting & district meeting (with pie & peas) @ Silverwood. Please let me know if you're wanting to attend (to book the pies).
Anyone interested in helping with the production of Northern Lights (NE Region showcase of scouting excellence) 09.07.10 @ Sheffield Arena? email phil@pepearson.freeserve.co.uk
Sat 13.02.10 to Mon 15.02.10 Freezer Camp

Ash & CW Modules 1,3&4 24.01.10 10am to 4pm Mod 5to9 28.02.10, Mod 11, 15,17&19 26to28.03.10 Mod 16 21to23.05.10 interested let me know to book a places.

Barnsley Boundry Walk

Congratulations to the following explorers who made it to the finishing line (Or nearly) of this grueling 4 day walk covering around 72 miles.

George,
Nemo,
Lauren,
Baggy,
Ian Mac,
Dale,
Peter,
The above made a fantastic achievement in the task, they were also joined for the last day by Richard (Laurens dad), Nicole and Chris Whitton for the last leg.

Well done all, you're hero's

bits

28.10.09 start of Barnsley Boundary Walk 9am Elsecar Heritage - Thanks to
Dale & Nemo for organising!
29.10.09 9am A616 Midhopestones
30.10.09 9am Cannon Hall
31.10.09 9am Burntwood Hall
02.11.09 7pm uniform & mapreading
07.11.09 6pm swim gala
08.11.09 10:30am Hoyland Armistice parade, 7pm Silverwood bonfire & Jamboree
presentation

Barnsley Boundry Walk

Hi All,
The Itinery and a blank sponser form is now on Scribd for downloading, they are set as private so you will need the username and password text me or Chris Moore to obtain it.

Good luck to all who are taking part in the walk.

Regards

Jim

Link to Activity Consent Form

No more shall we rely upon paper copies! By the power of Jim we now have a link for you to download forms - fill them in and send them to the Leaders. Try out the below link.

http://www.scribd.com/doc/21570060/WordPro-OneDayActivityForm

Bits n Bobs

Brian Moore is home with a sprained back for those interested! Many thanks to Baggy, Big Mac, Dale, Dale Mac, George, Joe, Lauren, Lodgy, Matt, Nemo & Tam for turning up to the Cross Country today, even tho Tam & Big Mac either can't tell the time or forgot we said to meet at 10am!

Bowling this Monday 6pm, Yes Tam & Big Mac 6pm!

We start work in a fortnight on your DoE & QSA. We also need to stack our camping equipment a little more neatly, please come in clothes suitable to get dirty.

As you've managed to loose several compass' recently, in future we will not loan this equipment out but will sell it you at trade cost (£10 for compass & perry whistle). We also have some brand new Sherpa 60 rucksack available for purchase @ £45.

You will one Monday night, once you've got the map and compass basics worked out, be going out to put theory into practice. So I'll need parental consent for this outdoor (in the dark) activity. I need your parental consent forms for the Barnsley Boundary walk, and for those racing at the swimming Gala.

The leaders will be meeting soon to plan next years activity calendar, so what do YOU want to do? No good moaning that Explorers is boring if your idea is - summat gud...

Jamboree IST

Following your disappointing response to camping this weekend, I expect to see everyone at Silverwood 10am Sunday 18 October 2009!

1. 22nd World Scout Jamboree IST selection UK Contingent applications to join the International Service Team at the 22nd World Scout Jamboree in Sweden open online at 10am next Monday (19th October). Information outlining the process is available at ukcontingent@scout.org.uk. The application form will be available at
www.scouts.org.uk/ist2011 from next Monday, a sample version from this Friday.

The application window will remain open until 19th November and applications will be processed on a first come, first served basis, with the first 500 suitable candidates invited to one of a series of selection events in January and February 2010. We aim to confirm IST applications for those successful in March 2010.

Following receipt of the online form, candidates will be emailed within 5 working days, to confirm receipt. However, no further communication is expected until mid December when all applicants will be contacted to confirm shortlisting or otherwise. Your support in communicating this information is greatly appreciated. We are expecting a high demand.

Camp cancellation

Unfortunately I have received no permission to Camp forms for this weekend.
I am therefore canceling the camp as there is insufficient time to complete and submit the required paperwork.

For those doing voluntary work please look at vinspired.com and register your work for job applications.
Also whilst on the web look at scouts.org.uk/qsa for info on your queen scout award & Gold DoE.

The below is a message from Michelle aka Rainbow Dave who's a stilt walker (Yes this is stilt walkers anonymous!)

Basically he's have been doing circus skills evenings in scouts and guide groups of all ages for a few years now and teach stilt walking on big camps. He knows the basics of most skills and has enough equipment to let the young people have a go and try something new!

His kit includes
Juggling
Diablos
Devil Sticks
Spinning Plates
Poi

Also specialist equipment that he might be able to bring along
Pole stilts
Bocks (Bouncy Stilts)
Unicycle.... but I haven't mastered it yet!

He's brought some of his equipment up north while at uni

Email Sound_Sham@hotmail.com

Jamboree

Were you born between 25th July 1993 and 27th July 1997?

Are you a Scout, Explorer or Young Leader in a Barnsley District?

YES to both of these questions? Then you are one of the lucky ones who are able to attend the 22nd World Scout Jamboree in 2011! A World Scout Jamboree is a gathering of Scouts from almost every country in the world, and it really will be the "experience of a lifetime" for those lucky enough to take part.

It's bigger than the Olympics, both in terms of the number of participants, and also the number of countries represented. You'll live and take part in activities alongside Scouts from all over the world, making new friends for life, and experiencing different cultures you never even knew existed.

Do you want to find out how to get selected to attend the World Scout Jamboree in 2011?

YES? Then you are invited to a Bonfire, Fireworks and Information Evening at Silverwood Scout Campsite on Sunday 8th November at 6pm. We will tell you what a World Scout Jamboree is all about and how to apply to attend District selection in Barnsley.

BARNSLEY DISTRICTS WORLD SCOUT JAMBOREE BONFIRE, FIREWORKS & INFORMATION EVENING
Silverwood Scout Campsite
Sunday 8th November 2009 @ 6 - 9pm

For more information see
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=168356161941&ref=nf
&
http://www.ukcontingent.org.uk/

Whats happening

Sat 10 Oct 09 07:30hrs Tam, Ash, Big Mac & Nemo are meeting at Elsecar Heritage Railway station. 09:00 Lodgey, Baggy, Peter & Lauren are meeting at the same location.

Danny is contacting Tesco' & Morrisons to arrange bag packs for us

George is sorting camp for the cross country weekend everyone wanting to attend needs to visit http://scoutbase.org.uk/library/hqdocs/facts/ search for nights away FS120082 complete it and return to me. I have to get FORMNAN in to the DC 14days prior to the event starting!

Swimming Gala/Armistice Parade who's interested in a sleepover?

Tam is looking at costs for a new wicking crew neck top with the 3 logos on the left breast & your name on the back - in time for Christmas presents!

Remember

Reminder next week is uniform, bring a torch, scarf, coat, food for backwoods cooking.

10.10.09 07:30hrs meet @ Elsecar Heritage near level crossing for the 'Dog Show'
12.10.09 Tam is sorting bowling
18.10.09 cross country @ Silverwood & camp?
28.10.09 Baggy sorting Elsecar to Penistone leg of Barnsley boundary walk
29.10.09 Lauren sorting Penistone to Darton
30.10.09 Nemo sorting Darton to Thurnscoe
31.10.09 Dale sorting Thurnscoe to Elsecar
George is sorting a sponsor form
Ian Mac sorting ideas for the freezer camp
Lodgy is sorting xmas party
DoE/QSA you should be approaching the leaders with your plan of action for the volunteering, physical, skills, expedition & residential sections of the award. You tell us, cos we ain’t chasing you! Your Expedition route card and plan has to be in by this Christmas.
I need to sort YL & first aid training for you all
Other fund raising ideas? Bag pack/car wash

Activities etc

Exploreration, closing date 15/09.

Extreme Survival weekend 2-4 October.

YL training, suggestion for programme, time and cost, perhaps for Spring 2010.

Feedback requested from Explorers and Leaders as what Skills training Explorers might be interested in, e.g. Climbing, Archery, etc.

2010, what thought as to activities for 2010.

note for diary Gilwell 24 – 9-11 July 2010.

Water Weekend, Trent Lock, 9-11 October, Rotherham led event

County AGM – now 30 September, Howard Walker building

Rimmington Challenge

Due to a lack of interest the Rimmington Challenge this weekend is canceled!

Explorers next Monday 07.09.09, Please bring 'scruffs' as we have been asked to help paint and redecorate Hoyland Common Scout hut.

Rimmington Challenge

The plan is as follows:
Meet @ Doncaster Rd / Oxford St, Stairfoot Roundabout (373 056):
09:30 Fitz team1
10:00 Central team1
10:30 Fitz team2
11:00 Central team2
Get the idea? I understand there are 4 Fitz + 4 Central teams!
Explorers will be issued a map + route card, they will then be expected to
make their way on foot to the grid ref'. Explorers should bring snack' to
eat whilst walking, they will be given refreshments @ half way.
Care should be taken crossing any roads - however the majority of the walk
is off road, with checkpoints @ various points.
Explorers will be given a hot evening meal but may be expected to cook for
themselves on open fires so should have appropriate cooking equipment for
this as well as to build a bivvy shelter!
Sunday morning breakfast will be provided for Explorers to cook (on open
fires).
08:30 eight 30min challenges will be run, the team with the best overall
score will be awarded the trophy before going home @ 12:30

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Xploreration 2009

Xploreration 2009

19th September 2009
The Event:
As a team of 4 -6, using public transport and your feet only, you have to visit as many places as possible from the list of 'sites of interest' we'll give you (40+ at the moment), gaining points for each site visited. The more awkward a site is to visit via public transport, the more points it is worth…
All you'll need to do is take a photo whilst you are there to prove you arrived. To prevent any cheating (surely not; you're Scouts after all!) you must buy a copy of the day's Newspaper to appear in all the photos with you.
You can start off from where ever you like in South Yorkshire: the only stipulation is that it should have internet access, as the list of destinations will be published online at 08:00 that morning.
The event will finish at the Jubilee Lodge at Hesley Wood at 18:00. Teams that arrive after this will be penalised by 1 point for every minute they are late!
How much will it cost?
That depends on you! The only thing we'll provide will be the instructions and a BBQ at Hesley when you've finished, so the basic cost is £3.00. You must also work out how much your fares will be and the cheapest way of paying for them – for some of you this may be by buying a 'South Yorkshire Day Tripper' ticket (currently £5.50, buy it from the driver or conductor), for others it may be cheaper to use your 'MegaTravel Pass' (40p for each bus or tram fare, half price on trains).
So we reckon the cost will be around £8.50 for the whole event.
Of course you could make a weekend out of it and book yourself into Hesley for Friday and/or Saturday night – pay your own camp fees (£2.70 pppn) and bring/buy your own food. There's plenty of camping space at the front of the Jubilee Lodge!
Programme
By the 22nd August
Register your general interest with the organisers, so we know if it's worthwhile doing or not. As long as we have at least 5 teams (Explorer, Network or Leaders, from anywhere in South Yorkshire) then it's a goer! We'll email you a team-sheet.
By the 5th September
Let us know if you're definitely going to enter a team. Email us your forms and send a cheque for £3 for each member. Cheques should be made payable to 'Don District Explorer Scouts' and sent to: Kit Levesley, 9 Bower Lane, Grenoside, Sheffield, S35 8NE.
19th September
At 08:00 the list of destinations will be published on the web. You have until 18:00 to gain as many points as possible and reach Hesley. You will loose 1 point for each 1 minute you are late, and if you arrive after 19:00 you'll be disqualified.
After you've stuffed your faces at the BBQ there will be a presentation of prizes and a slide show of the best photos, then after that you can wind your weary way back home, or if you're camping the night then head back to your tent/party all night (quietly!) etc etc.
Equipment
 Packed Lunch including drink – or buy it en route if you wish.
 Unit Necker/Scarf – must be worn at all times and definitely worn in all photos!
 Maps to cover South Yorkshire, your route list and Points list
 Waterproof Coat
 Team Mascot
 Mobile Phone and/or digital camera. Please bring an adaptor card or USB connector just in case we don't have the right one…
 Personal First Aid Kit
 Bag to put it all in!
 If you're camping you'll need all the usual gear as well.
A few points:
 You will be using public transport, so please remember that we are members of the Scout Association and consider other public users during the day.
 Try and plan a route that will take you in a circle, so that you are not constantly criss-crossing your path.
 Are destinations that are more difficult to get to worth visiting – could you get more points by visiting more of the easier sites?
 When you arrive at the destination, take a photo of the whole group (minus the picture taker of course!).
 Don't spend the first hour buying a load of sweets!
 The only transport you can use is public or your feet – absolutely no cars or motor bikes, and definitely no Hitch Hiking!
 Don't forget safety first on crossing roads etc.
 An emergency mobile number will be supplied with the download.
 As a team you will need to be collected from Hesley Wood after the event at approx 21:00.
 Alternatively your team may wish to camp over at Hesley Wood – see the camp warden for details.
To enter download an Entry Form from the website:
http://xploreration.spaces.live.com

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August Camp, Hope Valley (Dates Changed)

Hi All,
Since we last met at the hut the dates and the venue have changed as follows:-

1. New dates are 7/8/9 August 09
2. New Venue Pindale Farm Outdoor Centre. S33-6RN http://www.independenthostelguide.co.uk/selected-accommodation.php?area=72
3. Cost is now £5 per person per night = Total £15
4. If you want to attend the camp, please collect your kit at the meeting at the Hut on the 3rd August from 6pm for one hour. No attendance = no camp
5. Bring consent form to the meeting. No consent form on the night = no camp
6. If you do not Any questions contact Chris W.

Regards

Jim

Hope Valley Camp

Hi Guys,
If you are going to this camp on the 14th to 16th August please attend the meeting at the scout hut Monday 20/7/09 @ 6pm. The meeting will last for 1 hour.

Chris W and Jim look forward to seeing you.

RE: Notes from DESC meeting

The following people expressed an interest (so far) in applying for the Jamboree as contingents, if you could please advise when the selection camps are to be held or if any further information becomes available:

• Adam Bagnall
• Becky Greenwood
• Curtis Halligan
• Daniel Greenwood
• Flora Sweetman
• George Akid
• James Riddiough
• James Rymer
• Joseph Exley
• Lauren Hirst
• Matthew Woodhouse
• Paul McAleavy
• Ryan Walker
• Tom Levitt
• Tore Espaas

The following people have expressed an interest in applying for the Leadership team and have been given the paperwork circulated, for completion & return to Hesley by Sat 18.07.09:

• Ash McNamara
• Ben McNamara
• Dale McNamara
• Nathan Lodge
• Tamsin Taylor

 

Cheers

Chris M

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Reminder

6pm start this Monday (13.07.09) - uniform please & bring your DOE books.

I need to know who's doing the Rimmington & Apex challenge' - £5 deposit & parental consent.

There will be no Explorers till Mon 31.08.09

Rimmington Challenge Sat 5th Sun 6th Sep 2009

The start for Explorers is Stairfoot roundabout, teams of 4 Explorers 13.5yrs to 18.5yrs (on 05.09.09) will be set off at 20 minutue intervals (1st set off 08:30hrs).
Explorers will need to carry personal equipment to Hike and bivvi, food and drink will be provided, but you'll need something to eat & drink with!

All team entries have to be in with £5 deposit per person & permission form (http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/library/hqdocs/forms/index.htm) by 01.08.09 (full cost £12ea). Any additional persons could make up a mixed team.

We are providing a stew supper on the Sat evening, Explorers will cook their own breakfast on open fires Sunday morning.
I have booked shooting as one activity so will require relevant permission forms in due course. Explorers will need to complete a 10 to 15 mile walk, navigate using maps and co-ordinates provided, complete challenge bases provided by the Fitzwilliam Fellowship and build/sleep in self constructed bivvi’.

Parents will collect Explorers from Silverwood Scout camp midday Sunday 06.09.09.

Apex Extreme Fri 2nd Sun 4th Oct 2009
Again I need a completed permission form and £5 per person deposit by anyone wanting a go by 01.08.09. Full details @ http://www.apexchallenge.co.uk/

Chief Scout & DOE requirements

Platinum CSA & Bronze DOE
14 years old minimum (3months before for organised events) trained & assessed by Explorer Leaders
Service – 6 months with Beavers or Cubs + Young Leader training + Emergency Aid 4
Skill - 6 months
Expedition 2days 1 night – 3 training sessions, 15mile on foot in terrain 1
Physical 6months
6 Nights away camping
2 activities from INTERNATIONAL, ENVIRONMENT, VALUES

QSA & Gold DOE
16 years old minimum (25yrs max) trained by Explorer Leaders Expedition assessed by independent assessor. For QSA/Gold you are responsible for creating and completing the various sections of the awards
Service – 18 months with Beavers, Cubs or Scouts+ Young Leader training + Emergency Aid 5
Skill - 18 months
Expedition 4days 3 night – 3 training sessions, 50mile on foot or 100mile on MTB in terrain 1/2
Residential 5days 4 night with unknown people in unfamiliar environment
Physical 18months
18 Nights away camping
Presentation to Group/District on achievements
2 activities from INTERNATIONAL, ENVIRONMENT, VALUES

Mon 13.07.09 Early Explorer start 6pm as we may get some sponsorship for equipment

Remember

No Explorers Mon 29.06.09 Chris & Jim away, Mon 26.07.09 is games night (bring a game or idea to play), Mon 13.07.09 We need to start working on the 4 sections of the DOE & CSA - volunteering, Physical, Skills, Expedition, (+Residential for Gold). 20.07.09 I'm away, as I am most of August.

Camp

As advised the Explorers are to camp at Silverwood this weekend fri 19 to sun 21 June. Meet 5pm fri @ Hoyland Common to load, if parents could then arrange between themselves transport to\from, arrive back @ HC 4pm Sun. Cost £15
Due to time constraints an email or text will be accepted as permission to camp from parents. Same rules as last weekend, uniform top/knecker to arrive. Remember tea towel'!

Jamboree

The 22nd World Scout Jamboree will be held in July\August 2011 on the fields of Rinkaby (nr Kristianstad) Sweden.
S.York's have secured a unit of 36 persons, with Fitzwilliam guaranteed 2 places. A district selection event will take place by the end of Jan 2010, to nominate 6 people to go forward to the county selection event by the end of Mar 2010. Successful candidates will be notified by April 2010.
As it will cost at least £1500 per person to attend the Jamboree we will require a written undertaking from parents that they are willing to undertake fundraising for succesful candidates.

Tonights Meeting

1. Y.O.F. bid presentation this Saturday at Barnsley metrodome. Jim, Lauren, Ben W, George and Ian Mac to meet at 3:30 to go through the presentation prepared by me.
2. District camp, all explorers are to download a consent form and email it to me at james@james85.orangehome.co.uk by 8pm This Wednesday.
3. All explorers who have not paid a deposit for camp need to bring the full cost £15 to next Mondays meeting. (If 1 & 2 are not forthcoming you will be unable to attend district camp)
4. All explorers to bring their proposal to next Mondays meeting for the district camp assault course you are building Saturday pm and running some time on Sunday. Write down your idea on paper in a legible format and include materials we will need.

Thanks Guys.

Jim

Mondays Meeting

I will be holding a short meeting this Monday at the hut 7-8pm. All explores need to attend and we need to sort out assault course for the district camp and the gimme som dosh bid presentation at the begining of June.

I will be on my own as Chris W is on holiday and Chris M is otherwise engaged.

Make sure you come

Regards

Jim

Battlefields trip funding

I need 3 or 4 Explorers to attend the Gimme Sum Dosh panel, Sat 06 June 4pm @ Barnsley Metrodome boardroom, to do a short presentation with Jim on why we deserve to get funding for this trip.
Please liaise with Jim direct.

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Update

Gilwell 24 is 10to12 July & costs £25 per person + transport
S.Yorks are looking to run a survival weekend later this year - details to follow
19 Sept is a Monopoly Run - similar in concept to the winter-run-around. Teams of 4 people - let me know who's interested with a consent form
Gold DOE/Queen Scouts - Residential - see www.adventuresoffshore.co.uk however costs are >£500 each
Jamboree - S.Yorks are sending a unit of 36 + 4 Leaders. A selection camp etc will probably run Spring 2010 and will cost £1500 each - anyone wishing to be considered please let me know - however you will also need your parents approval as there's lots of money to raise!

The Explorer programme for the District Camp:
> Friday - set camp, Wide Game, supper, film show
> Sat - Flag break, build camp fire, lunch, build assault course, dinner, camp fire, supper, bivouacing
> Sun - breakfast, scouts own, run assault course, lunch, strike camp, closing ceremony

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FW: South Yorkshire Explorer Scouts - Email 2

Gilwell 24

 

I had mention of 5 Explorers who might have difficulty getting there. In Rotherham we are currently pooling interest and should have an idea next week whether it is leaders cars again or we could run to a small coach. Will keep that ESL posted.

 

I had interest in meeting up down there, so will keep you posted when I know what we are doing in Rotherham.

 

 

Crewboree

 

Who is going, any Explorers. Might it be worth putting on an activity later in the day Saturday for Explorers only, to provide opportunity to meet and mingle. Perhaps after all the activities have finished, either before campfire or immediately after. Any suggestions as to what. I was thinking perhaps a pioneering challenge, a self supporting bridge - saw it done recently, very impressed.

 

Action - please let me have any feedback.

 

 

DESC meeting, next Tuesday, at Hesley, if there is anything you want raising let me know.

 

 

Survival Weekend

 

It has been suggested by some Explorers that a Survival Weekend could be put on during the summer, July/August. I have to make some calls about this to contacts I have been given.

 

What interest. Obviously some, otherwise it wouldn't have been suggested.

 

Action - please let me have any feedback.

 

Monopoly

 

I have had a suggestion for an event in the Autumn, starting/finishing out of Hesley, with supper after, based on the Monopoly concept - thanks Kit. I will be picking up with Kit and hope we can open this up and get interest across South Yorkshire.

 

 

YL Training

 

Mike and I are looking at YL training and whether something could be offered out of Hesley, perhaps over a weekend, ticking off many modules. This will be discussed next week at the DESC meeting.

 

Action - please let me have any feedback.

 

 

Finally

 

What thoughts, suggestions, as to any activity that could be put on especially for Explorers in South Yorkshire, something that hasn't been done or not done for some time, whatever.

 

Who does go climbing? Who might like to?

Who does do archery? Who might like to?

Who does shooting? Who might like to?

 

Please have a think, talk to your Explorers, let me have any feedback.

 

BTW - have you all seen the latest enews about Explorers.

 

http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/6to25/enews/explorermay09.htm

 

YIS

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Camps

We need to know who's wanting to go to:
District Camp 12.06.09
Rimmington Challenge 05.09.09
Apex Challenge 02.10.09
France 28.10.09

District Camp Menu
Fri
Burgers
Sat
Cereal & bacon butties, toast
Stew & dumplings, fruit
American Diner - hot dogs & shakes
Sun
Cereal, Eggy bread & beans, toast
Curry & rice, fruit

Rimmington Challenge Sat 5th Sun 6th Sep 2009

The start for Explorers is Stairfoot roundabout, teams of 4 Explorers 13.5yrs to 18.5yrs (on 05.09.09) will be set off at 20 minutue intervals (1st set off 08:30hrs).
Explorers will need to carry personal equipment to Hike and bivvi, food and drink will be provided.
All team entries have to be in with £5 deposit per person by Mon 29th June (full cost £12ea). Any additional persons could make up a mixed team.

We are providing a stew supper on the Sat evening, Explorers will cook their own breakfast on open fires Sunday morning.
I have booked shooting as one activity so will require relevant permission forms in due course. Explorers will need to complete a 10 to 15 mile walk, navigate using maps and co-ordinates provided, complete challenge bases provided by the Fitzwilliam Fellowship and build/sleep in self constructed bivvi’.

Parents will collect Explorers from Silverwood Scout camp midday Sunday 06.09.09

Next Monday split the Explorers into 3 teams to plan the district camp:
1. Camp equipment
2. Camp food
3. Camp activities
Do we need to tidy out upstairs to put the kit away?  Also are we marking
our equipment and making an inventory?

Apex Extreme

Apex Extreme 02to04 October 2009, Ilkley Moor, W.York's http:www.apexchallenge.co.uk

Camp

5pm Sat 02.05.09 @ Hoyland Common Hut to pick up camping gear. Have you decided between yourselves what time you're leaving on Monday?

FW: Camp

From: benjamin.woodcock@live.co.uk

Hi Chris,

Just wanted to point out the actual times for the camp :)

On Saturday we will be arriving at Hesley for 6pm
We will then be staying all day Sunday
We will then be leaving on the Monday

I booked the site in accordance with the above on Monday this week (27th April). And like you mentioned we will have to walk to Asda for food. O and How long will it be before Chris W gets back from Cambridge? The equipment we will be requiring is as follows:

• Stove(s)/Gas
• Some form of mess tent, Gazebo like at District Camp last year perhaps?
• Somewhere to store food
• Portable table with chairs to eat food from

That's all i can think of really, so apart from that all's good :)

RE: Fitzwilliam District Explorers Camp

BenW, IanMac, NathanL, ChrisW, TamsinT, BenMac, DaleMac, LaurenH, NathanT, AdamB, IanU, AshMac, AndyS, GeorgeA

I have got the paperwork & read it through, I am leaving a copy @ Hesley for Rikki (the Warden).

I understand you are arriving Hesley Sat 2nd May 11am? (Not as I expected Fri 1st May) & leaving Sun 3rd May 1600hrs? What equipment do you need from the hut?

BenW please take a copy of the Event Passport with you, any problems/injuries phone Me, ChrisW or Jim.

You are walking down to Asda Chapeltown to buy your food

Please remember both the DC and myself get a report on your standards and behaviour after the camp.

Hope the weather is fine & you have a good time

Chris MOORE

Nottinghamshire County Explorers Scouts would like to challenge the Explorers of your County to a live game of Monopoly in Nottingham on the weekend of 10th - 12th July 2009.

The weekend will be based at Robin Hood Scout camp in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire.
For teams of 5 Explorers, The cost will be £30 per Explorer including all food, transport during the event, camp fees, an event t-shirt and entertainments during the weekend.

More information is available on our website www.monopoly-live.co.uk

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Explorer Update

Many thanks to all who turned out for the St George’s day parade & service.

A reminder NO Explorer’ on Monday night 27.04.09, as both Chris’ are not available.

We have the Constitution signed up, Jim is preparing the Young Persons Protection Form & ChrisW is on with the end of year finance reports which will be sent in for the Equipment funding bid, next week. The Chris’ will be sorting out some equipment for the district camp also next week.

Unfortunately the District Executive have declined to help finance any tents for us before we raise some money ourselves as ‘we do not look after equipment’. Can anyone remember damaging tents when they were loaned to us?

Four Explorers have been invited to do a 15-minute presentation @ 7pm on Weds 13.05.09 on why our trip to the WW1 battlefields will benefit you and the wider community. No presentation = No trip!

District Camp 12th June – are we doing an assault course and evening time running an ‘American diner’? Who’s going?

July 2011 the North are hosting an event similar to the O2 arena 2007 event – anyone interested or suggestions?

Your camp to Hesley 02 to 04 May is on! I’ve got the paperwork so will let the DC etc know. Ben WOODCOCK will be in charge. As the event is so close you’ll have to use your own tents and I suggest buy the food from Asda Chapeltown – The happy campers are; BenW, Ian Mac, NathanL, ChrisW, Tamsin, BenM, DaleM, Lauren, NathanT, AdamB, IanU, AshM & AndyS – does anyone need to borrow any equipment?

5th September is the Rimmington Challenge. Bigger and harder than last year

Update

No Explorers until 27.04.09 because of woodworm treatment @ hut
18.04.09 Apex - ChrisW sent cheque & booking form. JimC arranging with IanM
26.04.09 St Georges day parade 12:30 @ HC HQ 15:30 pick up same – full uniform,
Badges to be given:
George 1st Aid 4, Musician 1, Performing Arts, YL
IanU Musician 4, bronze DOE, Platinum CSA, YL
Tam bronze DOE, Platinum CSA,
Dale Musician 1, YL
Ian Mc Musician 1
NathanL bronze DOE, Platinum CSA, 1st aid 4
Baggy 1st Aid 4,
Ben Mc YL
Ash YL
Invest Lauren Hirst, Matthew Woodhouse, Chris Woodcock, Dale COOK
Camp 2/3 May @ Hesley BenW giving me paperwork & booking, Explorers responsible for food & activities
Network Contact Paul HARRISON (C me for details)
YL training this autumn
ask I WROE how to attach & download permission forms on blog?

This weekends Hesley Woods Camp

The camp is cancelled because the nights away notifacation was not in in time. We will discuss it and re-arrange at the next explorer meeting. The Leaders

Air pellet shooting

Monday 23 March 2009 @ Hoyland Common HQ - air pistol & rifle shooting. 5pounds per person we will have to split the shootists into two teams - 7to8 & 8to9. Any questions please get in touch.

Activities

Gilwell are asking for more activities & better variety in group programmes.
Activities = air/water/land/camping/creative/DOE/technology
Safety is paramount hence POR
Capitation pays mainly for insurance covering liability – so long as the
rules & requirements have been followed the organisation will support leaders.
Activities require a DC’ permission which can be 1. Long Standing or 2. Per activity
  Parents permission
  Risk assess – what/who/how – reduce risk/training required
  1st aid cover
  CRB checks
  Home Contact POR9.3
  Driving rules
  Nights away permit POR9.57
  Adventurous Activity Permit POR9.7

A-Z Activities on Scoutbase = paperwork required
County Assessors look @ persons technical capability – DC considers
assessors recommendation & other considerations B4 issuing a permit
Teams of 7 persons max Terrain 0, 1 & 2

Thanks to all who attended the freezer camp, hope you all enjoyed it!
Special thanks to the leaders who helped. Another 2 night s away for Tam, Ian U,
Dale, Ash, Adam, Andy, Nathan T, Nathan L, George, Lauren.

Looking to do a Dads & Lads Camp (or family member) later this year - possibly
instead of Rimmington Challenge this year.  Any interest as the adults will
have to get CRB clearance.

Bacon butties @ cyclo cross 15.03.09

Who's going to the District Camp 14.06.09?

Who's doing the Apex challenge 18.04.09?

Shooting evening 23.03.09, who's interested cos again I need to get permission
forms out?

Need all Explorers @ St Georges Parade 26.04.09 cos that's where we will be
investing & giving out badges etc

George would you be interested in organising a performance evening sometime?
The explorers doing a one night show for parents?

Entries open for 2009 Apex Overnight Challenge

Now is the time to enter one of the biggest events on the Scouting calendar - the Apex Ovenight Challenge. This huge weekend competition is taking place two weeks earlier than usual in Sherwood Forest on the 18th-19th April 2009.

More than 200 Explorers and Network members are expected to take part in the event, which is now regarded as the top event of its kind in the UK.

More than a dozen exciting and challenging activities will be on offer including an exhilirating high level ropes course, a range of inflatable challenges and a brand new 'caving' experience. Teams will be entering from accross the UK.

Entry is in teams of four and costs £50 per team which would work out at only £12.50 per person including all food, camp fees and activities - making this a great value Scout competition.

Check out the full details on the event briefing page.

Freezer Camp

Congratulations to: Adam, George, Ian M, Ian U, Lauren, Nathan L, Tamsin, On completing the 1st aid course today.

Freezer Camp:
13:23 Elsecar Rail Station
14:56 Leeds Rail Station
16:01 Skipton Ermysteds Schl
16:34 Buck Inn, Malham
Walk to Malham Youth Hostel

11:45 Buck Inn, Malham
12:55 Skipton Rail Station
13:28 Keighley Rail Station
14:28 Leeds Rail Station
15:20 Elsecar Rail Station

YHA Malham BD23 4DE Tel:01729830551
Home Contact Kate Lipscombe 01226743433 or Steve Marcroft 01709328277
Leaders Chris M 07881511550 or Chris W 07766246191 or Jim C 07875532927
Attendees: Adam B, Andrew S, Ash M, Chloe C, Dale M, George A, Ian U, Lauren H, Nathan L, Nathan T, Tamsin

Remeber no Explorers Monday night - anyone wanting equipment for the freezer camp meet @ Hoyland HQ between 3pm & 4pm. The weeks weather forecast is warming up but wet at this stage!

Diary Dates

11.02.09 Wed - I need the permission forms for everyone wanting to do the Freezer Camp! Drop them off with Ian @ Hoyland Scouts. If I don't have your form by 21:00hrs you're not going! Anyone 18yrs+ I need a CRB form off you or again, no go!

14.02.09 Sat - 9am at Hoyland Common HQ 1st Aid training - I'll open up and contact Tim Hague.

20.02.09 Freezer Camp @ Malham

01.03.09 ESL training - I'll contact Mike Frost to get details.

Reminder

Remember Sat 14.02.09 Hoyland Common HQ 09:30hrs 1st aid training for the Young Leaders, Bronze DOE/Platinum CSA, Gold DOE/Queen SA.

Tonight

Explorers is cancelled tonight due to theweather.

Reminder

County are reminding everyone that Leaders CRB require regular renewals. Also anyone having reached their 18th Birthday also need a CRB to participate in any activities. No CRB = don't go!

Last week to get your Freezer camp deposit and consent forms in! Not got it = don't go!

Anyone who wants to read the county Newsletter 'ROSYs' I'll bring a paper copy on 09.02.09 or email me.

I've updated the blog calendar - have a look cos we need volunteers to organise some of the events.

Freezer Camp

I need a activity consent form signed and returned with a £5 deposit for everyone wanting to attend the freezer camp by Monday 02.02.09. This will allow me to complete the compulsory paperwork and issue you with a camping permit. The below link is the requisite form:

www.scoutbase.org.uk/ps/activities/fs120081.doc

Please bring a torch and walking shoes next Monday 26.01.09. Adam remember you're responsible for the games!

Freezer Camp

13:23hrs Fri 20.02.09 Elsecar Train Station £8.50 Return cost
14:49hrs depart Leeds Train Station
15:24hrs arrive Skipton
16:00 catch bus Ermysteds School, Skipton
16:35 Arrive Malham walk to YHA £45.90 for Bed Breakfast & Evening meal

Saturday Hillwalking

11:45 Sun 22.02.09  catch bus Malham
12:20 arrive Skipton
13:15 Catch train Skipton
13:54 arrive Leeds
14:17 depart Leeds
15:20 Arrive Elsecar.

Explorer Calendar 2009

The theme of this year is to be organised, structured, following the Scout ethos and for an Explorer Scout to organise events such as Apex challenge, they will be mentored and supported by a leader to achieve the task.

1. 2009 badges that will be focused on will be Mechanics and Quarter Masters
2. Freezer Camper, Tam to organise the camp all aspects with the exception of food with Chris m Mentoring.
3. Apex Challenge, Ian Mc to organise the camp all aspects with the exception of food, Ben to organise the catering with Jim Mentoring both Ben and Ian
4. North York’s Jamboree in the summer does anyone want to participate
5. Full uniform and Flag break first Monday every month (Scout association rules)
6. As we have to pay Hoyland common £1 per scout for the use of their hut all Hoyland explorers will have to pay £1 for weeks they don’t attend
7. First Aid courses will be run once a year. 14.02.09
8. Letter of Thanks to Morrisons for Christmas bag pack
9. ChrisW & NathanT to take Scouts Terrain Hill walking assessment 07.02.09
10. 01.03.09 Leaders meeting @ Wakefield
11. George to get Musicians 1 & performing arts badge, Ian U to get Musicians 4, Dale to get Musicians 1, Ian Mc to get Musicians 1
12. How we are spending the current BMBC grant and future applications
13. Ash & Kieran to complete CRB forms and return by beginning of February 2009
14. Explorers can be authorised to camp themselves – however they will be required to submit all paperwork to the Leaders in advance
15. Hoyland Beavers request Explorer assistance Tue 24.02.09 6pm to 7.30pm to scribe for a quiz night
16. Diary Dates:
20.02.09 Freezer Camp @ Edale
15.03.09 Cycle Cross
25.03.09 Gordon Cup
26.04.09 St Georges Day (Hoyland Common)
16.05.09 Hike
14.06.09 District Camp
28.06.09 Duck & Raft Race
11.07.09 Football competition (Dale to organise)
25.07.09 N.York Jamboree
?.09.09 Rimmington Challenge
18.10.09 Cross Country
07.11.09 Swimming Gala
08.11.09 Remembrance Sunday
?.11.09 Hog Dash
09.12.09 Carol Service
Structure
First Monday in the month:- Flag break in full uniform and chill out games etc
Second Monday in the month:- Mechanics Badge
Third Monday in the month:- Duke of Edinborough
Forth Monday in the month:- Outdoor activity night (bowling skiing etc)

ESL (Young Leader) Training Opportunity - Update

Following information received from HQ:-

Thank you very much for showing interest in the above course. We are pleased to offer a training weekend specifically for those carrying out the adult role of Explorer Scout Leader (Young Leader). This training weekend is designed to support those working towards a Wood Badge for this role. It will cover all aspects of the Young Leaders’ Scheme. From operating the Young Leaders’ Unit, delivery of the modules, to supporting sponsoring section leaders, find out all you need to know.

The course will be run twice:
21st-22nd February 2009 - Gilwell Park
14th - 15th March 2009 - Brighouse Holiday Inn, Yorkshire

The course will cost £130.00 which includes all meals and accommodation on the Saturday night. The booking forms for these training weekends will be available from week beginning 12th January from the links below.

Gilwell - http://www.scouts.org.uk/events_view.php?event_id=31
Yorkshire - http://www.scouts.org.uk/events_view.php?event_id=32

We will also be advertising this again in Scouting Plus and through direct e-mails to ensure that we reach those in the role of ESL (YL)

As always please do not hesitate to contact me anytime if I can be of any more assistance.

Gemma Veitch
Programme and Development Adviser