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.