The first bit of good news from me has come from the census data. We have grown just a smidge over 3% over the last 12 months, Explorer numbers are at their highest ever. In terms of numbers, we are still 2nd largest in H&W. We do however have the most groups and sections.
Quick Review
DofE Launch – Well supported meeting, we already have 4 Young people signed up to the scheme with more joining later. This year we will be joining Redditch district for the expedition aspects with a view to offering our own in Wyre Forest in the next 12 months or so. Thank you to Lauren Wheeldon for organizing this, and please get intouch with her if you want any more information
Cub Founders day – More in Section meeting but another great day, almost 100 cubs had fun doing all manner of Scouting Skills bases and the weather was relatively kind.
Upcoming
District Gangshow – 14th – 16th March (More details from MA)
Scouts and Explorers Trip to Ypres – 2 Spaces, more in section meeting.
Jersey – Full
PLOD – Long way away (or so it seems) looking to step down, anyone willing to take it on should see me. Its really easy, honest.
St Georges Day
27th April.
WF14 to lead this year, Same arrangements as previous years. Parade to the harriers. We are requesting this year please that groups arrange their drop off AWAY from New Road and walk their sections in. Far to many parents dropping off last minute with lots of children around.
As ever we do need Marshalls, I know Kathy has asked the groups already but please keep it in mind and forward any interested names to Kathy ASAP. Parade briefing will be Friday Evening this year
Safety and Safeguarding
Reminder that you should all have the QR code for reporting incidents and near misses.
County have created a poster for display and use in meeting places and first aid kits. Please follow these steps:
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Print and Laminate
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Attach to First Aid Kits: Securely attach the laminated form to the outside of all first aid bags and boxes used within your group.
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Pin a copy to your meeting place wall
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Include: in all documents for events and camps
Download the Poster File Here
Young Leaders
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YL Training Programme - September 25
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Sundays, The Training Hub, Lickhill Road, Stourport
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Module
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9th March
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K
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First Aid Masterclass Invitation only
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9.30 - 4.00
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23rd March
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A
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Prepare for Take-off
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10.00 - 12.00
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28th March
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I
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What did they Say
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19:00 – 21:00
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6th April
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F
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Accessible to All
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10.00 - 12.00
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4th May
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A
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Prepare for Take-off
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10.00 -12.00
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18th May
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C
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That's the Way to do It
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10.00 - 12.00
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8th June
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B
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Taking the Lead
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10.00 - 12.00
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22nd June
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D
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Understanding Behaviour
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10.00 - 12.00
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13th July
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A
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Prepare for Take-off
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10.00 - 12.00
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21st September
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A
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Prepare for Take-off
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10.00 - 12.00
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E
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Game On
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12.30 - 2.30
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19th October
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J
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Communicate It!
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10.00 - 12.00
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(F Mod K, or for 2 modules on the same day, please bring a packed lunch)
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Transformation (me)
Permits – Please Email, or text or anything else to let me know you are putting permits through. Currently we get no notification that there is any pending approval so they could be sat there for ages without knowledge.
Training- Check mandatory training, particularly if you did it close to the shutdown. Many peoples haven’t migrated as there seemed to be a top secret training cut off date. HQ WILL insist that it done again and you could risk suspension if you didn’t realise.
New Safety module to be done by everyone before July (for those that haven’t done it yet)
Log in – Check all your information. All training will be at least started online so you will need to get in there at some point.
NAN forms – Still use the county system please, as mentioned above membership isn’t giving notifications until it’s too later
County Dates
Shirehike - Saturday 22nd March 2025, Malvern
Costa Rica Trip - April 2025
County Squirrel Day - Sunday 11th May 2025
County Scout Camp - June 2025
Explorers 'Social Camp' - June 2025
Canada trip (Scouts and Explorers) - Summer 2026