Turkey Trot - Sun 28 Dec 0930hrs Flouch

Sun 28.12.08 is the Turkey Trot, departing from the Car Park (SE200 011) on the A616(T) near the Flouch @ 10am. The route will depend on the weather (Forecast at this time is dry but overcast, temp about 4'C), bring food/drink & lots of warm/dry clothing.

Thanks to the 6 kids & 2 leaders who turned up, it was 13km 385m ascent/descent taking 5hrs.

Bag Pack

Thanks to Alice, Baggy, Ben, Chloe, Chris W, Dale, George, Harry, Jack, Jim, Lauren, Lodgey, Nathan T & Tamsin, we raised £408.21 last night. We'll send a letter of thanks to Morrisons in the new year.
We need to raise lots more £ if we're to get to Ireland tho!

22.12.08 evening - Bag packing @ Morrisons Cortonwood.  Please let me know who can come & make some money as I have to let Morrisons know if we can do it!
 
Valentine runaround - let me know of your wanting to attend by 06.01.09 as I have to let the organisers know to book your travel passes etc. 

I need to know who's interested in going to Apex next year to start making arrangements etc

Thinking about the North Yorkshire Jamboree, I am sorry but it would cost nearly a thousand pounds to take my family, as that is the only way to spend a week's time off.  For a thousand pounds I can have a proper holiday not having to work - so I cannot do!

Possible dates for Level 4 First Aid training  for Explorer Scouts in Jan/Feb at the moment are  evening
17th or 18th Jan
 
7th or 8th Feb
 
14th or 15th Feb

Chris MOORE

 

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Valentine Runaround

The 2009 Winter Runaround will take place Saturday 14th February and for one year only, it has become “Valentine” Runaround. If you have not taken part before ask someone who has; it's is a lot of fun, at a time of year when outdoor activities are limited.

Runaround is a big widegame where the playing area is the whole of South Yorkshire. You are supplied with a one-day travel pass valid for all South Yorkshire’s public transport, and you have fun finding your way to places and doing a variety of challenges. The finish is at Hesley Wood Activity Centre where you will have your tea and meet up with the other teams.

Re-posted from ROSYs (County Newsletter), not yet online.

Well another Christmas party been and gone, hope everyone enjoyed themselves.  Remember no Explorers till Mon 5th Jan which is Party in the Hut (soz I'm skiing), please bring some buns or similar to make it a party!  Music is by DJ Jim, so if your musical taste is not the 50'/60' bring some music as well.

Sun 28.12.08 is the Turkey Trot departing from the Car Park on the A616(T) near the strines @ 10am.  The route will depend on weather bring food/drink & lots of warm/dry clothing.

Next year - January we're doing job interviews.

February is the freezer camp @ Malham get on with organizing it

Who's interested in The North Yorkshire Jamboree (about £165 + food + transport)

I've been contacted by S.Yorks Police with 3 identifits for wanted persons causing chaos and poluting the water @ Sheffield Railway station.  Any suggestions???

ChrisM

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Young Leader - Training Opportunity

Two training weekends for those carrying out the role of Explorer Scout Leader (Young Leader), or those who are supporting the Young Leaders’ Scheme. Taking place Spring 2009 at Gilwell Park, near London, and in Leeds. Email the Programme team for more information.

Update from Headquarters, 3 Dec:

The weekend will be for the specific role of the Explorer Scout Leader (Young Leader) and developing their skills with the delivery of and development of the scheme. It will not be looking at how Section Leaders work with Young leaders in their colony,pack or troop. If you are in the position of looking at moving into this role then the weekend will certainly be beneficial to you. We are hoping to be able to confirm the dates for both venues within the next two weeks.

Party

Fitzwilliam Explorers Christmas (not Xmas!) party, Sunday 7 December 2008. Trip to Centertainment, depart Wombwell/Elsecar train stations at 11:45am. Travel to Meadowhall, Bowling (2 lanes/2 games), Nosh (to be arranged), return by rail around 5-6pm.

Explorers will travel outwards under their own steam (actually diesel), Leaders will meet them later at Centertainment for the meal & will supervise their journey home.

This is an open invite; parents etc are welcome

Amended time 11:15am CW

District Programme 2009

The 2009 District Programme is now available for download from here.

District events for Explorers (so far) are as follows:

15 Mar: Cyclocross
26 Apr: St George's Day Parade
16 May: Hike
14 Jun: District Camp
28 Jun: Duck Race
11 Aug: Football Competition (correction s/be 11 Jul)
18 Oct: Cross Country
07 Nov: Swimming Gala
09 Dec: Carol Service

Some of the dates are tentative so watch this space for further details and updates.