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First Aid Courses

Faith has added the following dates for everyone to book on.

 

NEW! !NEW!! NEW!!

20th July 2025 9.30am to 4pm at WF17

There are two First Response courses in the Autumn.

13th September 9.30 to 4pm at WF15

23rd November 9.30 to 4pm at WF17

On both dates there is a Practical session at 4pm.

Another Part 2 Zoom session will be added shortly for those wishing to do the Blended training; there is one on 4th June with only a few participants if you have leaders who need to complete quickly.

 

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Those dates not suitable, then please go here First Aid Training | Scouts Hereford & Worcester (scoutshw.org.uk)  and you will see courses elsewhere in the County or the "Hampshire Model" an online session to cover module 10a. The next module 10b can be completed locally. Demand for these FREE courses is bound to be high as we move into Transformation so please take the opportunity to book early. Check your compass record to see when your renewal is due.

 

Contact Faith directly faith@westoaks.org.uk for further information or look in the Training Diary page on Hereford and Worcestershire Scouts website for alternative FA courses outside of the district.  Remember to check when your FA expires and book in good time to avoid travelling.

 

Reminder that under Transformation, First Response will be mandatory for:

 

  • Group Lead Volunteers
  • Section Team Leaders
  • Section Team Members
  • District 14-24 Team Leaders

 

  • In other words, ALL face-to-face leaders and team members.

 

  • There are a small number of volunteers in the District who are not compliant, please check Your Membership on the Scout system if you are unsure about your status.
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Dear Fellow Scouter,

 

In recognition that our campsite is a fantastic facility which is now heavily in demand from our own district and much further afield and the work involved in running and managing the site far exceeds what could reasonably be expected of a volunteer, the Trustee Board after much consideration have taken the decision to advertise for this new exciting role of campsite manager.

 

Details on the role, with skills required, job description, salary and how to apply are contained within the attachment.

https://wyreforest.scoutsonline.co.uk/MyFiles/Global00013/District/AdultTraining/Campsite Manager Position.docx

 

The applicant does not have to be a member of Scouting and please feel free to pass the advert on to anyone who you feel may be interested. 

 

There is quite a tight turn around as we would ideally like someone in post sooner rather than later. 

 

Kind Regards,

 

Marcus.

Marcus J. Hart

Wyre Forest Scouts - District Chairman

Asst. District Legal Advisor

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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

Risk Assessments – Rhydd Covert Scout Campsite

Risk Assessments Below are the Activity Risk Assessments for use on Rhydd Covert with our equipment. If you need any further information please email us on bookings@rhyddcovert.org.uk Air Pistol Shooting - Air Rifle Shooting - All Terrain Boards - Age - 10.5 upwards to use

www.rhyddcovert.org.uk

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

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The Royal Three Counties Show are once again running their special badge and free entry for Scouting members and discounted tickets available for parents/guardians. Please complete the form on their website below. Deadline for booking free / discounted tickets is 9th May 2025

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Safety Update

Have you attended one of our county safety sessions yet? 

Risk Assessment 101 - If you’ve never written a risk assessment before, or find them challenging, then this is for you!

  • 14th May 19.30 - 21.00,  Online Via Zoom
  • 20th May 19.30 - 21.00,  Wyre Forest

Risk assessments and critical incident plans - Aimed at Nights Away permit holders and/or Assessors plus those applying for NA permits. Designed to be complementary to the Nights Away training.

  • 12th June 19.30 - 21.00, Hereford
  • 1st July 19.30 - 21.00, Wyre Forest

 

Hazard Spotting, 360 Degrees and Communication - A development session for those who are already building risk assessments in their teams

  • Check County website for future dates

 

For more information and to book your place please visit scoutshw.org.uk/training-courses

   

New National Safety Learning
There is new safety learning for all volunteers, this has a completion deadline of 14th July 2025.  Many of you will have already received automated emails from Scouts National HQ about this, please do login to My Learning at Scouts.org.uk and complete this learning online.

   

Accidents, incidents and near misses
Please remember that all accidents, incidents and near misses should be recorded on the County online form

This link can be found on the county website and via the QR code on the posters in your HQ and in your first aid kits - download here if you need another copy.

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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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
16th Wyre Forest (St Michaels) Scout Troop

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