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April 03 St. George's DaySt. Georges Day 2008 – Saturday 26th April To all Don District Leaders: This year’s Promise renewal will once again be a service in the campfire circle at Hesley Wood, followed by a big, noisy campfire! This year all sections will be doing their own activities: Beavers – Global Challenge Badge, Saturday afternoon Cubs – Stag Trophy, Saturday afternoon Scouts – Night Hike, Saturday evening Explorers – Helping at the above events Timings are as follows: 13:00 Beavers and Cubs arrive main car park. Cubs make way to Fellowship Chalet, Beavers to Training Ground. 13:15 Beaver and Cub activities start. 17:15 Beaver and Cub activities finish 17:30 Packed evening meal for Beavers, Cubs and their Leaders 18:00 – 18:30 Everyone else arrives for service/campfire 18:30 Service starts 19:00 Campfire starts 20:00 Campfire finishes, parents of Beavers and Cubs to pick them up from main car park. 20:05 Scouts assemble at Fellowship Chalet for Night Hike. Nights Away Download Night Hike Kit List A few more points…
March 29 April Events2nd Don District ADC's Trippet Lane 7.30pm 3rd Don District SL's 231st HQ 7.30pm 11th-13th Off Road Biking Hoyland HQ TBA 19th 1st Aid Training 105th HQ 10am 26th St Georges Day Camp Fire 6pm Scout Night Hike Approx 7.30pm March 17 Aqua Antics held 9.3.08.My special thanks to Sandra for her special effort!
Despite being under the weather for a while before the event, she still managed the usual excellent job.
Andrew
ADC Cubs Held 9th MARCH, 2008 at Chapeltown Baths. Judges Joe Oglesby (1st Place) Jim Carroll (2nd Place) Pat Duggan (3rd Place Starter Chris Scorer & Certificates Kay Thompson (Assisted by Narda – Visitor) Records “Nick” Nicholson Gatherers Andrew Papka Janette Mellor Refreshments Norma False Start Rope Ken Crowhurst Steve Clayton Printing of Certificates Keith Tazzyman Provision of Medals Jim Carroll “Front of House” Admission, Programmes & Raffle Karen Crowhurst & Matthew Admission, programmes, raffle & tuck Jamie Brown Eight Packs took part, making 13 Teams. 62 Cubs entered but a couple were missing on the day. Needed to run Heats for all but the 8yr. old races. This left time for only one Fun Event, the “Reef Swim”, again two Heats and a Final. Trying to fit in another Fun Event would have given very little time for the Splash Session, which all the Cubs (and some Leaders) really enjoy.
All the Cubs were very well behaved, did their best and appeared to have a really good time. Trophies as follows:- Individual Championship Trophy: 1st Jack Smith (33rd) 2nd Daniel Harris (231st) 3rd Jacob Crofts (93rd) Relay Team Trophy: 1st 61st * 2nd 32nd Red 3rd 82nd Red Gala Team Trophy Joint Winners: 1st 33rd Red & 93rd ** 3rd 82nd Red 2nd 32nd Yellow 3rd 82nd Red * this was later disputed by 32nd Yellow as they thought they had won it but in fact they had been disqualified for setting off too early on the third length. Must look at a way to inform disqualified teams at future galas to avoid this disappointment. * at Gala, Trophy awarded to 33rd Red, 2nd Place to 93rd, but on later checking score sheet an error had been made, highlighting that this was in fact a Joint First Place. Teams have been notified. Medals were again given to the winners of the age-based races and the Individual Championship winner. Medals, Trophies and Certificates were presented by Jim Carroll & Andrew Papka. The Cubs who came 1st, 2nd or 3rd in their age-based races and in the Individual Championship also received a certificate. All entrants were given a “Joining In” certificate and a lolly pop at the end of the Gala.
Thanks also expressed to Chapeltown Baths for hosting this event and for the raffle prizes. I would also like to thank the individuals who provided other raffle prizes, you know who you are.
Once again, I can’t finish without thanking the Fellowship and other officials who helped on the day. As always, they did a grand job, playing a huge part in the success of this event. A special Thank You must go to Pat & Howard Swinburn who, despite having another commitment that day, still managed to offer assistance prior to the event.
Yours in Scouting, Sandra Harrison - Organiser. District Cub Scout Leader March 16 Well Done Pat - 50 Years of Scouting My first posting on the site is a couple of pictures taken at last months District Meeting.
Very well done to Pat on recognition of her outstanding contribution to Scouting.
As a Cub Leader having had direct benefit of her experience, I can only say very well done and thank you.
Andrew
ADC Cubs March 13 Sailing CoursesRYA sailing courses will be organised again this year at Dam Flask. These will be on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 29th April until 9th July with our normal one week break for half term holiday. Subject to availability of instructors, all levels of courses are on offer for both nights. All sessions are from 18.30 to 21.30. The cost will be £70. If you are interested, please complete the attached form in respect of each person who wishes to participate and return it to this e-mail address. You may also send it by post to me at the address below. Acknowledgements and course details will be sent in early April. The courses are open to all Guides, Scouts and leaders in Sheffield. Places on the courses are allocated on a first come basis. If you know of any Sheffield Guides or Scouts who wish to join us please forward this e-mail to them. If you are not sure of the courses you should be on, please leave blank and I will allocate you to the appropriate course. Any problems please e-mail or ring me. If you join us for a course this year, you will be a member of Sheffield Viking Sailing Club for the year. Therefore you will be able to sail at Club meets, as safety cover will be available. You can also use one of the Scout boats, provided you have authority from Ian Cox or Dave Berry. I look forward to seeing you at Dam Flask in April. Peter White County Course DatesMODULES 1-3 MAY 17TH HESLEY WOOD JULY ROTHERHAM SEPTEMBER DONCASTER NOVEMBER 8TH HESLEY WOOD JANUARY 09 BARNSLEY MARCH 15TH HESLEY WOOD MAY SHEFFIELD MODULES 5-9 MAY10TH HESLEY WOOD SEPTEMBER 27TH HESLEY WOOD JANUARY 31ST HESLEY WOOD MODULES 11-15 & 19 JULY 18TH HESLEY WOOD NOVEMBER 14TH -16TH HESLEY WOOD MARCH 27TH-29TH 2009 HESLEY WOOD MODULE 25 NIGHTS AWAY ASSESOR 17TH MAY ST JOHNS HQ BROADFIELD CLOSE 9-00-1-00PM MODULE 25 ASSESOR 20TH SEPTEMBER 10-00-3-00PM EXPLORER TRIPS ABROAD 16TH-18TH MAY (£25 HESLEY WOOD RESIDENTIAL) MODULE 16 9TH-11TH MAY 19TH-21ST SEPTEMBER MODULE 10 FIRST RESPONSE 26TH OCTOBER 9-30-4PM Any queries or for application forms please contact me. Stewart Butler SY Training Download Dates March 09 SY County CoursesOff Road Biking Course There is to be a three day training course at Hoyland Scout Hut, Friday 11th to Sunday 13th April 2008. Places are limited so it will be a first come first served basis. Attendees must provide their own mountain bike and personal protection equipment/food etc. Please email the organiser for more details. Single Pitch Award (SPA) Training Course 23rd to 25th May 2008 The next course will be held Evening May 23rd, May 24th and 25th 2008 Click here for details. March 03 Leader Training Stewart Butler held a Training Assessment Day at Hesley Wood for those who needed help, advice or Modules signing off towards their Leader Training and Wood Badge. Training had almost ground to a halt within the District but with 10 Leaders using the Day to help them complete their Leader Training Stewart said "This has been a worth while day and we will repeat it soon for those who couldn't make it today". Training is now the responsibility of each Leader to make sure they complete their own Training and this should be done within 3 years of a Leaders appointment to that role. If you are not sure how to progress and complete your Training speak to Stewart who will help you every step of the way. Also speak to the other Leaders around for help especially your Section Leader, GSL, ADC, DC etc who will all be willing to help you complete the all important Modular Training Programme, much of which can be completed online using your every day skills used to fulfill your roles within your group. Modular Training Course Indoor Cooking CompetitionThe Indoor Cooking Competition was held on the 1st March at the 82nd HQ with 7 teams competing with teams from 32nd, 33rd, 76th, 82nd, & 231st. This Competition has produced a high standard of quality over the last few years and this year was no exception with once again food produced that could be served in a restaurant. The criteria was a fish dish and a dessert of the teams choice. Because fish is not usually on a Camp menu this gave the Scouts the opportunity to cook something new. Woks, frying pans and steamers were all used to produce these culinary fishy delights. From salads to boiled potatoes through rice accompanied various fillets of fish on to the plate. With an open choice of dessert jellied fruits, banana splits and other creative desserts were made. The dessert that stood out the most was the cheese cake decorated with a fleur de lys in chocolate - yummy. Marks were given for hygiene, food preparation, food quality and cleanliness amongst others. The standard was so high there were only 4 points separating the top 5 teams Thanks to all the Leaders and Young Leaders Nick and Logan for acting as Judges and made some of the following comments; Bob " There wasn't a bad meal amongst them" Logan "I don't normally eat fish but.........." Shaun "We should just get them to make these delicious sweets" Well done to all our Gourmet Chef Teams and the results are as follows; 1st 82nd Wolf 2nd 32nd 2nd 231st 4th 82nd Tiger 5th 33rd 6th 76th 7th 82nd Fox Jamie Oliver eat your heart out! 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'. November 05 WelcomeWelcome to the Don District Scouts website. If you have any comments or things to add then please contact us at dondistrict@hotmail.com
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