Young Leaders

Hello everyone, 

Please do advertise this weekend to your Explorer Scouts.

No need for leaders to attend too, Young People can book on directly through the link provided. 

County Explorer Coasteering Weekend | Scouts Hereford & Worcester

Thank you 

🌄 County Explorer Coasteering Weekend – July 2025

📅 Dates: Friday 18th July to Sunday 20th July
📍 Location: Torbay District Scout Campsite
💰 Cost: £130 – payable on sign-up
🚐 Travel: Minibus travel to be confirmed during a participant/ parent Zoom to be held on 6th July 2025 (dependant on location of participants).

🥾 What’s It All About?

Join us for an exciting weekend away coasteering in Dartmoor! This is a brilliant opportunity to challenge yourself, explore somewhere new, and have fun with Explorers from across the County.

On Saturday, Explorers will take part in a coasteering activity, the ultimate adventure sport. It’s exploring a route around the coastline and making the most of the features we find. It is the best way to experience the amazing Devon and Cornish coastline.

On Sunday, the group will visit Splashdown Waterpark at Quaywest. With twisting tyre rides, slippery waterslides, it is an essential addition to the trip.

🏠 Where Are We Staying?

We’ll be based at Torbay District Scout Campsite. All meals and activity equipment will be provided. All Explorer Scouts will be required to provide their own tent (or make arrangements to share with a friend).

✅ What’s Included?

• All accommodation and food
• Transport by minibus
• Coasteering Instruction from Epic Coasteering Trips Across Devon And Cornwall
• Entry to Splashdown Quaywest – the UK’s largest all outdoor waterpark · Splashdown

🧭 Who Can Attend?

This weekend is open to Explorer Scouts across the County. Whether you’re brand new to Explorers or already love the outdoors, this weekend will be an unforgettable mix of challenge and fun. All Explorers must be able to swim a minimum of 50m, in clothing an equipment appropriate to the activity (buoyancy aid or life jacket) and be able to keep afloat for five minutes.

💳 How to Sign Up

Places are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment!
Cost: £130 per person, payable on sign-up.
A small number of subsidised places may be available – speak to your Explorer Leader if cost is a barrier.

If you have any questions, please speak to your Explorer Scout Leader or contact the County Team (lauren.wheeldon@scoutshw.org.uk OR rob.williams@scoutshw.org.uk).

Book on here:

https://form.jotform.com/scoutshw/county-explorer-coasteering-july-20

Lauren Wheeldon

County 14-24 Team Lead

Scouts Hereford & Worcester 

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

Fellow scouters,

Further to the NOW FULL 1^st course announcement there is another course now on Tuesday 20^th May @ Rhydd Covert. See link below for details and booking.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/risk-assessment-101-tickets-1298939516059

The more advanced course inc Critical Incident Plans also has a date again at rhydd of Tuesday 1^st July. Link below

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/risk-assessments-critical-incident-plans-tickets-1298946486909

YIS

Mark Searl

GLV WF21

First Aid Courses

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

NEW! !NEW!! NEW!!

24th May 2025 9.30am to 4pm at WF15

20th July 2025 9.30am to 4pm at WF17

All the above will have an opportunity to complete the Practical session at 4pm.

Faith

Please book directly with Mark Strain at County, when they are available on the County  website. A link is below.

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.

Induction is our settling-in period, a time where we want to give volunteers an extra special welcome to make sure they have a great start with us. 

Here’s what you can expect when you first join: Welcome Conversation Within six weeks of joining Scouts, you’ll have a Welcome Conversation with your Team Leader and a Welcome Conversation Volunteer.

Safety and Safeguarding learning The safeguarding of young people at Scouts is our number one priority. You’ll need to complete your Safety and Safeguarding learning in your f irst 30 days.

You’ll also receive a copy of our Safe Scouting Cards. Criminal record check The safeguarding of young people at Scouts is our number one priority. We have a few steps to follow to make sure only appropriately checked adults can volunteer with us, including a criminal record check.

If you’re in England or Wales, submit your criminal record check within 30 days of joining, or within 60 days if you’re in Scotland or Northern Ireland. Declaration You’ll need to complete a declaration. It involves accepting Scout values, and agreeing to follow Scout policies and complete the learning required.

You’ll have to agree to the declaration when you first sign into scouts.org.uk. References We’ll ask you for contact information of people who can vouch for your character and suitability to work with children when you first join. This is one of our measures we take to keep young people safe.

When you’re asked to provide their details, you’ll then have six weeks to do so. Growing Roots This is the learning you’ll need to do within your first six months as a new volunteer or when you start a new role. It covers the basics of Scouts, data protection and creating an inclusive environment.

Welcome conversations will be held in 2025 on these dates:

22nd March at WF15 10 am start

then

Venues to be confirmed for the following:-

Sun  4th May    11.00 am

Tues 27th May    7.00 pm

Sat  28th June    10.00 am

Sun 20th July    11.00 am

Tues 23rd Sept    7.00 pm  

Sat 25th Oct    10.00 am

Sun 30th Nov    11.00 am

Tues 20th Jan 26    7.00 pm

Julie will write to you with an invite. Please do try to attend as this is a key part of the appointment process and a chance to meet & chat others new to Scouting.