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February 23 Scout Leaders District MeetingA reminder that the Don District Scout Leaders Meeting has been changed from the 6th March 2008 to the 13th March because it clashes with The 1st Aid course being run by Peter Blakemore. The meeting will be hosted by Matt Hardman at 33rd Lane End, Chapeltown HQ, (map enclosed below) and will start as normal at 7.30pm. February 18 Don District Leaders WeekendDon District Leaders Weekend was held in the picturesque (I know Stockport and pictureesque in the same breath) of Abney, once found (lucky enough the local Pubs seemed to know where it was) the games commenced from pass the parcel through flower sweat bobbing, freezing spoons on strings (frozen specially by our loving District Staff) to late night twister and an early (cough) bed before being cooked breakfast by the spoon freezers, then setting of to Albert Dock in Liverpool where we joined 7,5002 Brownie (there were 7,5003 but one fell in) multi coloured hats (fell into Jim's pocket that is) for a trip round the Maritime Museum, a try out of the Real Ale Pubs (thanks to Meat's Real Ale Guide 2006), Lunch in the sun trap of the dock and then a Ferry Across the Mersey with 7,499 Brownie's all lining up and blocking the bar. There was a definite list to starboard and aft (the blunt end Sylvia) which is where the leaders sat. Once we found our land legs it was then off to another pub or two before emptying the Chinese Buffet to crys of Duck's off, luckily they fetched some more. Back to Abney Hall to dvd's and quizes. Another wonderful Don District DC team fry up before a local treasure hunt in the grounds of Abney Hall, returning for sarnies and then to finish off a trip to the unique under ground caves and air raid shelter in Stockport. Thanks to the District team who worked tirelessly to provide a fantastic weekend for everyone. Check out the photo's below; February 13 Indoor Cooking Competition - 1st MarchThe 2008 Indoor Cooking Competition will be held on 1st March at the 82nd Scout HQ on Burncross Road and will be open to Patrols of 4 who will cook a fish dish main course and a choice of dessert for a budget of £8. Leaders will be required to judge the competition, in return will receive tea and coffee on tap. The HQ will be open from 9.30am and cooking will commence at 10am with a Noon finish. Please email or contact Steve Clayton with Team numbers from each Group. The attached form below can be down loaded for use. To clarify teams above 4 are allowed (4-6 an ideal number) but the teams must provide a dish for teesting for the judges and 4 other meals for eating themselves. We have followed this principle for a few years now so that Scouts can join in rather than be precluded from the event. Similarly teams of under 4 are allowed but the same number of dishes must be prepared. Update: Teams entered to date are 32nd 1-2 teams, 33rd 1 team, 82nd 3 teams, 231st 1 team. Please let Steve know if you have a team you want to enter. STOP PRESS 32nd have confirmed 1 team, 76th are entering 1-2 teams, unfortunately we will be missing usual combatants 61st who have their birthday Campfire and 105th who sadly hadn't received the date change. Any more for any more? Leader Training Assesment 1st March at Hesley WoodStuart Butler will be holding Training Assessment for the Modular
Training and signing off Modules on the 1st March between 10am and 3pm
at Hesley Wood. For Stuart to sign off a Module he will need proof that
the Module has been completed. Leaders 1st Aid Training - Time Change 28th Feb/6th March CoursesPeter Blakemore will be providing Leaders 1st Aid Training which is a compulsory for all leaders to have up to date on the following dates Thurs 28th Feb and Thurs 6th March 7.30pm to 10.15pm at Trippet Lane HQ., Saturday 19th April 10am to 5pm and Saturday 17th May 10am to 5pm venues to be arranged. All enquiries to Peter Blakemore. NB TIME CHANGE FOR 28TH FEB AND 6TH MARCH FROM 7PM TO 7.30PM Red Cross Basic 1st Aid Course Freezer Camp 22nd-24th Feb Hesley Wood Hesley Wood invites all Scouts, Explorers, Network members, Guides and Rangers for its first major camp of 2008 which is on the weekend of 22nd - 24th February 08. Saturday will be full of activities provided by the site. Sunday will be a day of competitions and challenges with prizes up for grabs. Call 01142 467 912 or contact warden@syscouts.org.uk Don District Leaders WeekendThe Don District Leaders Weekend is being held at Abney Scout and Guide Centre Friday Feb 15th to Sunday 17th. Trips to Liverpool, walks around Abney countryside and a trip to an WWII Air Raid Shelter system are scheduled as part of the fun. Music, games and entertainment will be on hand all weekend. Further enquiries to Sylvia West. Abney Centre Liverpool info Stockport Air Raid Shelters February 09 Activities for 2008Feb 15th-17th Fri/Sat/Sun Leaders Weekend Stockport Sylvia West 23rd-24th Sat/Sun Freezer Camp Hesley Wood Hesley Wood 28th 7.30-10.15pm Leaders 1st Aid Training Trippet Lane Peter Blakemore (Time change) March 1st 10am-3pm Leaders Training Hesley Wood Stuart Butler 1st 10-12.30am Indoor Cooking Competition 82nd HQ Steve Calyton (Date change) 6th 7.30-10.15pm Leaders 1st Aid Training Trippet Lane Peter Blakemore (Time change) 13th 7.30pm District Scout Leaders Meeting 33rd HQ Matthew Hardman April 19th 10am -5pm Leaders 1st Aid Training TBA Peter Blakemore 26th 6pm St Georges Day Campfire Hesley Wood District Team 26th 8pm Night Hike Hesley Wood Steve Clayton May 10th 10am-5pm Beckford Peg Silverwood Matthew Hardman 17th 10am -5pm Leaders 1st Aid Training TBA Peter Blakemore June 6th-8th Fri/Sat/Sun Crewboree Hesley Wood Sylvia West 27th-29th Fri/Sat/Sun Splashdown Rother Valley Keith Joel/Mike Barton July 4th 7-9pm 5-a-side Concorde Sports Steve Clayton (To be confirmed) 12th? 10am-2pm Iron Scout Competition Oughtibridge Ian Holmes/Steve Clayton (To be confirmed) Sept 20th? 10-12am Outdoor Cooking Competition Hesley Wood (To be agreed & confirmed) Oct 11th 10-12am Soap Box Derby Longley Park Steve Clayton (To be confirmed) February 08 Activity Form1) An Activity Form is required for ALL activities away from the Headquarters. 2) An Activity Form should also be used for any activities outside the District; note that these require prior approval of the DC. 3) An Activity Form is NOT to be submitted for activities requiring a NIGHTS AWAY Form. 4) The Leader of the activity need not be the holder of an Authorisation and will generally be the senior warrant holder present. 5) The holder of the Form C, Form M or Form W noted above must assume responsibility for the scope and format of the activities undertaken. 6) The HOME CONTACT must: - be made fully aware of the responsibilities of the function. - use the Resource Centre latest Home Contact sheet - www.scoutbase.org.uk - not be related to any member of the party. - be available (on a landline if possible) for the duration of the activity. - be made aware of any last minute changes to participants. 7) Brief details of the activity should be just that, brief. Please provide details of the "from... to...." variety with a description of the terrain. For climbing or water activities the accepted grades should be used. 8) The GSL is ultimately responsible for the safety of all Group members and must indicate their approval of the activity. If you do not have a GSL you should obtain DCs approval. 9) This form must be returned to the relevant ADC or DC at least 7 days before the start of the activity. 10) For any “spontaneous” activities normally requiring this form, you MUST contact the DC or an ADC for approval. In any circumstances the HOME CONTACT procedures must always be followed.
failure to comply with any of the requirements of this form may affect your scout association insurance cover FormsJust added under 'Forms' in the 'Files' section below is the new 'Don District Activity Form' in doc and pdf format. Please download it and use it whenver you need. Also there; a 'NAN' form and 'Event Passport'. |
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