Hello all,

I am pleased to confirm that the Scouts Cooking Competition will take place on Saturday, 13 September 2025 on Site 5 at Rhydd Covert.

Event Details:

Start Times: Flexible, to suit each team’s chosen menu. All meals will be need to be served at 2:30 pm.

Menu: Teams will prepare a starter and main course on alter fires. A surprise dessert will be provided on the day.

Teams: 4 members per team.

Entry Fee: £5 per team (to cover dessert ingredient costs).

Additional Notes:

Presentation is at the discretion of each team.

Points will be awarded for effort and imagination in both cooking and presentation.

Please confirm your teams and numbers either by emailing Ryan Clarke (ryan@rdclarkeltd.co.uk) or by calling or WhatsApp on 07795 631480.

Thank you, and I look forward to seeing the creativity on display!

Many thanks,

Ryan Clarke 

County Safety Officer Paul Howard has agreed to put on another basic course for Wyre Forest based at Rhydd Covert.

Tuesday 23rd Sept and this is the link to book. Bookings will be via eventbrite at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/risk-assessment-101-tickets-1476262864969?aff=oddtdtcreator

Please book if you are interested as weve had 3 courses now and this maybe the last.

If you are booking please ensure you turn up also as you will see from the email below weve had multiple late cancellations and no shows previously.

Paul is a volunteer like us all.

If anyone is interested in the advanced course aimed at Nights Away please let me know directly as we need numbers interested before putting a course on in the autumn.

YIS

Mark Searl

GLV WF21

There will be a First Aid course over two evenings in August; Tuesday 19th and Tuesday 26th August 6.30pm to 9..30pm. It will be held at WF8's hut, Habberley Road, Kidderminster.

To book, please contact me on 07885988176 or email faith@westoaks.org.uk.. I suggest booking quickly as all courses are filling up fast.

Faith