You have asked for the following to be considered for inclusion in the
activities calendar:
Cleathorpes camp
Youth hostelling
Quad biking
Competition camp
Laser quest
Skiing or snowboarding
Theme park visit
Rifle shooting
Archery
Canoeing
Concert/gig
Fundraising to pay for stuff
Regards
Chris Moore
Wednesday 31 March 2010
Tuesday 30 March 2010
FW: SY Explorers - Cub Taster Weekend
Cub Taster Weekend
As stated before the idea of the Cub Taster Weekend is to put on as many scouting skills, games and activities for the cubs so that they can get an idea of what scouts is about so that they can be a little more prepared for moving on. If we aim to put these bases etc. on for Saturday then if we don't get enough for the whole weekend we can do something else with them on the Sunday. Sylvia and I would be most grateful if you can ask your leaders, particularly those in the Scout and Active Support sections if they can help.
I have attached a booking form so that leaders can either stay and help all weekend or just for the day if they wish. Once the Howard Walker has been filled it will be their own camping accommodation just behind the H.Walker building.I have also attached the weekend booking form for your info.
Many thanks
Lynn Moore
As stated before the idea of the Cub Taster Weekend is to put on as many scouting skills, games and activities for the cubs so that they can get an idea of what scouts is about so that they can be a little more prepared for moving on. If we aim to put these bases etc. on for Saturday then if we don't get enough for the whole weekend we can do something else with them on the Sunday. Sylvia and I would be most grateful if you can ask your leaders, particularly those in the Scout and Active Support sections if they can help.
I have attached a booking form so that leaders can either stay and help all weekend or just for the day if they wish. Once the Howard Walker has been filled it will be their own camping accommodation just behind the H.Walker building.I have also attached the weekend booking form for your info.
Many thanks
Lynn Moore
Monday 22 March 2010
Activity Consent Forms
Attached is an activity consent form for activities available this year.
Please get your parents to sign one up with an indication (on the back) which activities you do / don't want to attend. There will also be some more cycling evenings (when we've fixed all the punctures), which need parental consent.
Remember Monday 29/03/10 is the next Tarnoree planning night @ Silverwood (7pm), bring £5 if you're wanting to attend! No Meeting Bank Holiday 5 April
(See attached file: SKMBT_C35310032215010.pdf)
Please get your parents to sign one up with an indication (on the back) which activities you do / don't want to attend. There will also be some more cycling evenings (when we've fixed all the punctures), which need parental consent.
Remember Monday 29/03/10 is the next Tarnoree planning night @ Silverwood (7pm), bring £5 if you're wanting to attend! No Meeting Bank Holiday 5 April
(See attached file: SKMBT_C35310032215010.pdf)
Sunday 14 March 2010
Cycling
A few hints/Tips/Advice & the inevitable disclaimer:
* Clothing - windproof/waterproof & tight fitting - do not wear or tie anything around you that will become trapped.
* Footwear - trainers comfortable for safe cycling
* First Aid - should you fall off
* Repairs - do you know how to fix a puncture or a chain having come off
* Lights - do they work, have you spare batteries
* Food & Water
* Mobile Phone/telephone money
Parents/Guardians should note in addition to the activity consent:
* Cycling can be dangerous & a physically challenging activity - participants should be aware of risks and be personally responsible for loss, damage or injury
* Helmets must be worn
* Damage costs (other than punctures) will be the responsibility of the rider
* Cycle/Countryside/Highway Codes must be adhered to & respect given to others.
* Although cycles and equipment may be provided, it is down to individuals to check this and ensure it is safe and suitable for the activity they are about to commence.
* Cycles may be ridden anywhere that complies with the law i.e. on public roads, bridleways & trails.
* Clothing - windproof/waterproof & tight fitting - do not wear or tie anything around you that will become trapped.
* Footwear - trainers comfortable for safe cycling
* First Aid - should you fall off
* Repairs - do you know how to fix a puncture or a chain having come off
* Lights - do they work, have you spare batteries
* Food & Water
* Mobile Phone/telephone money
Parents/Guardians should note in addition to the activity consent:
* Cycling can be dangerous & a physically challenging activity - participants should be aware of risks and be personally responsible for loss, damage or injury
* Helmets must be worn
* Damage costs (other than punctures) will be the responsibility of the rider
* Cycle/Countryside/Highway Codes must be adhered to & respect given to others.
* Although cycles and equipment may be provided, it is down to individuals to check this and ensure it is safe and suitable for the activity they are about to commence.
* Cycles may be ridden anywhere that complies with the law i.e. on public roads, bridleways & trails.
Thursday 11 March 2010
Barnsley Explore
Dear All
Due to the poor response to the Barnsley Explore activity on the 20th March, I was late getting the details out, we are going to postpone the event to later in the year and possibly run it on a Friday Night in June / July or September.The format of the new event will be an incident night hike of about 3.5 miles with 5 / 6 bases, starting and finishing at Silverwood but this time teams who have finished will pitch their own tent and sleep in until morning where over breakfast trophies will be awarded to the winning Scout and Explorer teams. The date will follow once have had chance to check my diary and compare with your District diaries. Sorry again and please apologise to any young people who were interested
Regards Bruce
Due to the poor response to the Barnsley Explore activity on the 20th March, I was late getting the details out, we are going to postpone the event to later in the year and possibly run it on a Friday Night in June / July or September.The format of the new event will be an incident night hike of about 3.5 miles with 5 / 6 bases, starting and finishing at Silverwood but this time teams who have finished will pitch their own tent and sleep in until morning where over breakfast trophies will be awarded to the winning Scout and Explorer teams. The date will follow once have had chance to check my diary and compare with your District diaries. Sorry again and please apologise to any young people who were interested
Regards Bruce
Tuesday 9 March 2010
Events
Reminder that we meet @ 6pm for a bike ride next Monday. We'll need parental consent forms from anyone under 18 yrs taking part.
Google Fitzwilliam Explorer Activity Form or go direct to
http://www.scribd.com/doc/21570060/WordPro-OneDayActivityForm">http://www.scribd.com/doc/21570060/WordPro-OneDayActivityForm">http://www.scribd.com/doc/21570060/WordPro-OneDayActivityForm
for an electronic form.
We also need parental consent for Explore on 20/03/10.
While parents are signing, why not add any of the other activities down the right hand column of the blog you may be interested in - it saves you time/paper/effort.
Is anyone NOT able to make Tarneree? deposit required by the end of the month.
We are also looking to move to standing order payments instead of weekly payments, as most of you seem to suffer memory loss every week at payment time!
Google Fitzwilliam Explorer Activity Form or go direct to
http://www.scribd.com/doc/21570060/WordPro-OneDayActivityForm">http://www.scribd.com/doc/21570060/WordPro-OneDayActivityForm">http://www.scribd.com/doc/21570060/WordPro-OneDayActivityForm
for an electronic form.
We also need parental consent for Explore on 20/03/10.
While parents are signing, why not add any of the other activities down the right hand column of the blog you may be interested in - it saves you time/paper/effort.
Is anyone NOT able to make Tarneree? deposit required by the end of the month.
We are also looking to move to standing order payments instead of weekly payments, as most of you seem to suffer memory loss every week at payment time!
Saturday 6 March 2010
Reminder
07.03.10 Cyclo Cross @ Silverwood 10am start to get the frying pan hot for all those bacon butties.
Mon 15 March Early start @ Explorers 6pm @ Hut, as were off out mountain bike riding, so remember jogging bottoms or similar tight fitting @ bottom so as not to get caught in the pedals.
Sat 20 March Barnsley Explore @ Silverwood are you putting in a team?
Mon 15 March Early start @ Explorers 6pm @ Hut, as were off out mountain bike riding, so remember jogging bottoms or similar tight fitting @ bottom so as not to get caught in the pedals.
Sat 20 March Barnsley Explore @ Silverwood are you putting in a team?
Tuesday 2 March 2010
International
Haiti
Since last month many Scouts over the UK have raised an enormous amount of money for our partnership organisations such as Shelterbox and SOS Children's villages, and also for the Scout appeal run by WOSM. You can read more about how Scouts funds have been used on the WOSM website - scout.org/solidarite-haiti .
Thank you for all the hard work you have done to get Scouts locally engaged with this, it's made an enormous difference to Haitians.
External Organisations
Currently we're working with Shelterbox – and we've been keeping you up to date with new events as and when they happen. The next big event is the Shelterbox scavenger hunt on 12th June. It's still possible to sign up to the ShelterBox Challenge, 10 months of Programme ideas and resources based around disaster relief. For more information, visit www.youngshelterbox.org.
We're also developing partnerships with other Organisations, and are now looking into how we can work together to support global Scouting in the UK. We'll let you know as soon as we have more news, but thought we'd let you know who they were so you can have a look at their websites if you're interested:
SOS Children's villages - www.soschildrensvillages.org.uk
Save the Children - www.savethechildren.org.uk
Bookbridge – www.bookbridge.org
South East England ACCI team
Saturday 30th January saw the South-East Region ACC(I) meeting in Basingstoke, Hampshire. Notes from the meeting can be obtained by contacting Rayner Mayer at rayner@sociotech.demon.co.uk
Adam Jollans (CC Hampshire) presented a reworking of Module 19 at the meeting and is after some Counties to trial it. For further information, please contact Adam at adamjollans@mac.com.
Volunteer Vacancies
International Links Coordinator:
We were really pleased with the amount of, and high quality of, applications for this post. Interviews have happened this week – so we'll let you know who we've recruited to the role next month!
Global Advisers:
We have successfully filled the vacant roles; and would like to take this opportunity to welcome the new members of the team:
European Region will be jointly covered by Chris Green and James Boyle. You can contact them at Europe.region@scout.org.uk
Eurasian Region will be covered by Russell Torrence. You can contact him at Eurasia.Region@scout.org.uk
Each Global Adviser has an interest and knowledge in a particular part of the world and is happy to answer any questions that you may have regarding visits overseas, Scouting in a particular country or any other question relating to the World Scout Region that they are linked to.
13th World Scout Moot
The final Contingent gathering for all Mootsters is taking place from the 26th-28th March. All members of the Contingent are invited to a weekend of fun and preparation before their departure to Kenya in July.
We are also looking into developing opportunities for Scouts from overseas who will be supported by The UK Scout Association to attend the event. Further details about this are expected soon...
22nd World Scout Jamboree
The 7 IST selection days have taken place at locations across the UK and candidates were of a very high standard. During the week commencing Monday 1st March, we will be informing candidates of the outcome of their application by email. They will be asked to pay a £100 deposit within two weeks of receiving an offer.
Other areas of the project are progressing, including discussion with a number of other National Scout Organisations regarding possibilities for Home Hospitality and Solidarity projects. As with the Moot, this is still to be confirmed and we hope to have more details in the coming months.
All members of the Jamboree contingent will be eligible to apply for a bursary, details of which will be available from Jamboree Unit Leaders. The finer details of the bursaries will be available once a Unit has made its first payment, due by the end of February. The submission of bursary applications will be coordinated by Unit Leaders, so please approach them directly if you have any questions.
Volunteering in Sweden
Kate Wilson has been appointed as the successful applicant for the May 2010 intake of the EVS programme in Sweden. Kate will travel to Stockholm to volunteer for four months in the offices of the Swedish Jamboree organisers. We wish her the best of luck with this opportunity.
Meanwhile, Daniel Miles from Dorset is nearing the end of his placement. He has already made a valuable contribution to the event, focussing in particular on the Jamboree programme.
There will be another intake in November 2010. The application process for this will open in the next few months, information of which can be found at www.scouts.org.uk/IVOSS.
Visits Abroad Day
On Sunday 21st February, we hosted a meeting at Gilwell Park to review the Visits Abroad process. Many County level volunteers have had the opportunity to have their say at the various DAS Days around the country so this was the turn of section leaders. Some great information was shared and the Visits Abroad update project is now full steam ahead! Keep an eye on future monthly updates to check out how things are going.
If you have any thoughts on how the current process can be improved, please contact Richard by sending an email to richard.neville@scout.org.uk.
Explorer Belt Resource
The Explorer team at HQ are looking to produce two new resources to support the Explorer Belt Award, similar to those for the Queen's Scout Award. The international department has been asked to help out – so we would appreciate any comments you may have on the Explorer Belt – what support would be welcomed, what's gone well and why; what could have gone better…
Please send any comments to international@scout.org.uk
Joint UK-Sweden opportunity for Scout Network members August 2010
A group of Swedish Sea Scouts aged 18/19 have made contact with a proposal for an exciting joint project this summer. This fantastic opportunity for approximately 10 Network members would involve spending a week in the Mediterranean, taking part in activities and sharing cultural experiences with a similar sized group from Sweden.
Much of the week would be spent aboard a sailing vessel; visiting different Greek ports in the Athens area and using the opportunity both to meet with local Scouts and to promote the work of the Scout Movement to other locals. No prior sailing experience is necessary - just a bunch of enthusiasm and a willingness to learn! Offshore sailing is a unique and exciting adventurous team-activity; whilst the Mediterranean is an excellent location for beginners and experienced sailors alike.
Expressions of interest are now being sought from members. Please let Network Members who may be interested in applying know about eth trip; and ask them to contact Dan Weaver as soon as possible for further information via danny.weaver@btinternet.com.
JEKA 50th Anniversary
As part of their 50th Anniversary celebrations, JEKA offered free places at their summer centres to people from 20 Groups. Nigel pulled the names of the lucky winners from a hat, and they will be contacted soon. JEKA also handed over a cheque for £3, 300 for the International Fund to support Scouts travelling overseas – so a big thank you to them for their ongoing support, and happy anniversary!
European and World Conferences
We are pleased to announce that the following people have been selected to attend the Scout Assoc at the Euro Scout Conference in Brussels this July:
Richard Amies
Rachel Ruddock
Jack Caine
And a fourth representative will be nominated by the Board. The conference sets the agenda for Scouting in Europe and is a valuable opportunity to promote the voice of young people in European Scouting.
You should also note that the World Scout Conference and Forum will take place next Jan in Brasil. Information about selecting young people to attend this event can be expected later in the year. Watch this space…
National Fellowships to National Scout Active Support Units
This Saturday there is a meeting at BP House to discuss the changes and how they affect the National Fellowships; which Fellowship Chairs (+1) have been invited to. Richard Neville will also be attending; and we'll let you know what happened next month.
Useful Links
www.scouts.org.uk – The Scout Association homepage
www.scouts.org.uk/international - All about International
www.scouts.org.uk/intlinks - Details on the International Links Scheme
www.scouts.org.uk/intops - International Opportunities
www.scouts.org.uk/wsm2010 - 13th World Scout Moot Kenya 2010
www.ukcontingent.org.uk – 22nd World Scout Jamboree Sweden 2011
www.fco.gov.uk – Foreign and Commonwealth Office
www.twitter.com/ukintscouts - International Office Twitter Page
Contacts
international@scout.org.uk 0208 433 7100
We want to hear all your funny, exciting and crazy Hotmail stories. Tell us now
Since last month many Scouts over the UK have raised an enormous amount of money for our partnership organisations such as Shelterbox and SOS Children's villages, and also for the Scout appeal run by WOSM. You can read more about how Scouts funds have been used on the WOSM website - scout.org/solidarite-haiti .
Thank you for all the hard work you have done to get Scouts locally engaged with this, it's made an enormous difference to Haitians.
External Organisations
Currently we're working with Shelterbox – and we've been keeping you up to date with new events as and when they happen. The next big event is the Shelterbox scavenger hunt on 12th June. It's still possible to sign up to the ShelterBox Challenge, 10 months of Programme ideas and resources based around disaster relief. For more information, visit www.youngshelterbox.org.
We're also developing partnerships with other Organisations, and are now looking into how we can work together to support global Scouting in the UK. We'll let you know as soon as we have more news, but thought we'd let you know who they were so you can have a look at their websites if you're interested:
SOS Children's villages - www.soschildrensvillages.org.uk
Save the Children - www.savethechildren.org.uk
Bookbridge – www.bookbridge.org
South East England ACCI team
Saturday 30th January saw the South-East Region ACC(I) meeting in Basingstoke, Hampshire. Notes from the meeting can be obtained by contacting Rayner Mayer at rayner@sociotech.demon.co.uk
Adam Jollans (CC Hampshire) presented a reworking of Module 19 at the meeting and is after some Counties to trial it. For further information, please contact Adam at adamjollans@mac.com.
Volunteer Vacancies
International Links Coordinator:
We were really pleased with the amount of, and high quality of, applications for this post. Interviews have happened this week – so we'll let you know who we've recruited to the role next month!
Global Advisers:
We have successfully filled the vacant roles; and would like to take this opportunity to welcome the new members of the team:
European Region will be jointly covered by Chris Green and James Boyle. You can contact them at Europe.region@scout.org.uk
Eurasian Region will be covered by Russell Torrence. You can contact him at Eurasia.Region@scout.org.uk
Each Global Adviser has an interest and knowledge in a particular part of the world and is happy to answer any questions that you may have regarding visits overseas, Scouting in a particular country or any other question relating to the World Scout Region that they are linked to.
13th World Scout Moot
The final Contingent gathering for all Mootsters is taking place from the 26th-28th March. All members of the Contingent are invited to a weekend of fun and preparation before their departure to Kenya in July.
We are also looking into developing opportunities for Scouts from overseas who will be supported by The UK Scout Association to attend the event. Further details about this are expected soon...
22nd World Scout Jamboree
The 7 IST selection days have taken place at locations across the UK and candidates were of a very high standard. During the week commencing Monday 1st March, we will be informing candidates of the outcome of their application by email. They will be asked to pay a £100 deposit within two weeks of receiving an offer.
Other areas of the project are progressing, including discussion with a number of other National Scout Organisations regarding possibilities for Home Hospitality and Solidarity projects. As with the Moot, this is still to be confirmed and we hope to have more details in the coming months.
All members of the Jamboree contingent will be eligible to apply for a bursary, details of which will be available from Jamboree Unit Leaders. The finer details of the bursaries will be available once a Unit has made its first payment, due by the end of February. The submission of bursary applications will be coordinated by Unit Leaders, so please approach them directly if you have any questions.
Volunteering in Sweden
Kate Wilson has been appointed as the successful applicant for the May 2010 intake of the EVS programme in Sweden. Kate will travel to Stockholm to volunteer for four months in the offices of the Swedish Jamboree organisers. We wish her the best of luck with this opportunity.
Meanwhile, Daniel Miles from Dorset is nearing the end of his placement. He has already made a valuable contribution to the event, focussing in particular on the Jamboree programme.
There will be another intake in November 2010. The application process for this will open in the next few months, information of which can be found at www.scouts.org.uk/IVOSS.
Visits Abroad Day
On Sunday 21st February, we hosted a meeting at Gilwell Park to review the Visits Abroad process. Many County level volunteers have had the opportunity to have their say at the various DAS Days around the country so this was the turn of section leaders. Some great information was shared and the Visits Abroad update project is now full steam ahead! Keep an eye on future monthly updates to check out how things are going.
If you have any thoughts on how the current process can be improved, please contact Richard by sending an email to richard.neville@scout.org.uk.
Explorer Belt Resource
The Explorer team at HQ are looking to produce two new resources to support the Explorer Belt Award, similar to those for the Queen's Scout Award. The international department has been asked to help out – so we would appreciate any comments you may have on the Explorer Belt – what support would be welcomed, what's gone well and why; what could have gone better…
Please send any comments to international@scout.org.uk
Joint UK-Sweden opportunity for Scout Network members August 2010
A group of Swedish Sea Scouts aged 18/19 have made contact with a proposal for an exciting joint project this summer. This fantastic opportunity for approximately 10 Network members would involve spending a week in the Mediterranean, taking part in activities and sharing cultural experiences with a similar sized group from Sweden.
Much of the week would be spent aboard a sailing vessel; visiting different Greek ports in the Athens area and using the opportunity both to meet with local Scouts and to promote the work of the Scout Movement to other locals. No prior sailing experience is necessary - just a bunch of enthusiasm and a willingness to learn! Offshore sailing is a unique and exciting adventurous team-activity; whilst the Mediterranean is an excellent location for beginners and experienced sailors alike.
Expressions of interest are now being sought from members. Please let Network Members who may be interested in applying know about eth trip; and ask them to contact Dan Weaver as soon as possible for further information via danny.weaver@btinternet.com.
JEKA 50th Anniversary
As part of their 50th Anniversary celebrations, JEKA offered free places at their summer centres to people from 20 Groups. Nigel pulled the names of the lucky winners from a hat, and they will be contacted soon. JEKA also handed over a cheque for £3, 300 for the International Fund to support Scouts travelling overseas – so a big thank you to them for their ongoing support, and happy anniversary!
European and World Conferences
We are pleased to announce that the following people have been selected to attend the Scout Assoc at the Euro Scout Conference in Brussels this July:
Richard Amies
Rachel Ruddock
Jack Caine
And a fourth representative will be nominated by the Board. The conference sets the agenda for Scouting in Europe and is a valuable opportunity to promote the voice of young people in European Scouting.
You should also note that the World Scout Conference and Forum will take place next Jan in Brasil. Information about selecting young people to attend this event can be expected later in the year. Watch this space…
National Fellowships to National Scout Active Support Units
This Saturday there is a meeting at BP House to discuss the changes and how they affect the National Fellowships; which Fellowship Chairs (+1) have been invited to. Richard Neville will also be attending; and we'll let you know what happened next month.
Useful Links
www.scouts.org.uk – The Scout Association homepage
www.scouts.org.uk/international - All about International
www.scouts.org.uk/intlinks - Details on the International Links Scheme
www.scouts.org.uk/intops - International Opportunities
www.scouts.org.uk/wsm2010 - 13th World Scout Moot Kenya 2010
www.ukcontingent.org.uk – 22nd World Scout Jamboree Sweden 2011
www.fco.gov.uk – Foreign and Commonwealth Office
www.twitter.com/ukintscouts - International Office Twitter Page
Contacts
international@scout.org.uk 0208 433 7100
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