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Six Summits

• Participants from Wyre Forest attended (7 teams across Scouts Hereford and Worcester). Well done to all teams.

• 37 miles over 3 days.

• Even had a sub-zero camp over one of the nights.

• For future events, scouts and explorers can do this event using day sacks only and have a support team in place to make the event a little more accessible to all.

• Next years course is already set.

• If you would like any information about the event, Ryan (ryanclarke01@hotmail.co.uk) can put you in touch with Mark Williams who can talk you through it all. He will be happy to come and visit your troop or unit (with enough notice).

• If you are interested in taking part next year, please contact Ian (ian@harkawayscouts.org.uk) as he is very keen to get more adults and Young People involved.

• Even open to Scouts aged 12 plus.

• Can also be used as a Duke of Edinburgh SILVER expedition.

• Take a look at their website Six Summits Challenge – Join The Adventure to find out lots of information

Hi All,

Please remember Groups should all now be providing a marshal from each section to stand by the cones to slow cars coming in to Rhydd. 

This is a safety measure to keep everyone safe and stated in the risk assessment.

The risk assessment can be found here under car parks - Risk Assessments – Rhydd Covert Scout Campsite

It does not have to be a leader, you can use a parent, but please ensure the adult stood there has a hi vis on. 

We will be carrying spot checks out to ensure everyone is supplying a marshal on their section nights.

On some evenings there could be up to 6/8 marshals stood there, the more the better, do not leave it up to other groups to supply the marshal for you.

For all leaders cars that drive down to the lower site please remember the speed limit is 5mph on site.

Thank you for your support.

Yours in Scouting

Kathy

Bookings Manager

Rhydd Covert Campsite

Web: www.rhyddcovert.org.uk 

Email: bookings@rhyddcovert.org.uk

Future opportunities and dates for your diary

County Squirrel Day - 11th May 2025

County Scout Camp - June 2025

County AGM - 16th July 2025

County Explorer Weekend, Wales -  August 1st - 3rd 2025

The Trek Challenge - 5th October 2025

Operation Bald Eagle - 10th - 12th October 2025

Top Awards Celebration - October 2025

Shirefrost - December 2025

Shirehike - March 2026

                                                      Canada trip - Summer 2026

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After stepping down as District Commisioner at the end of 2024 following over 15 years service as DC, the District team wanted to say thank you to Julie for her exemplary service to Wyre Forest Scouting.

Groups and the District team clubbed together to purchase a bench for some much needed R&R in Julie and Paul's lovely garden. Here are two pictures to show Julie and Paul getting used to their new garden furniture and of Andy, new District LV presenting the bench last week. The inscription says "Be Prepared - to Rest and Relax"

Just a reminder with the summer term coming up that we have a laser tag set available for hire (£50 for a session) which is great for use at Rhydd for your section nights. Also we have 10 GPS trackers available for £10 per tracker for an event which show position on full OS Maps, ideal for adding an extra level of safety to remotely supervised expeditions. 

For details, to check availability and request a booking visit:https://www.saintmichaelsscouts.org.uk/equipment-hire/

Yours in Scouting

Mark "Mike" Atkinson
Section Leader
16^th Wyre Forest (St Michaels) Scout Troop