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