Scout Network

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

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.

Faith

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.

Dear Members of the Wyre Forest District Scout Council (In accordance with POR 5b.3.2.5):-

Lead Volunteer

All adult members with a District Role,

Group Lead Volunteers,

Group Section Team Leaders,

Group Trustee Board Chairs,

Group Trustee Board Treasurers,

All Explorers (including Young Leaders),

All members of the Scout Network,

All parents of Exploders (including Young Leaders) in the District

All members of the Trustee Board

President

Vice-Presidents

Further to my email of 20^th May you are all cordially invited to the Wyre Forest Scouts District AGM on Tuesday 8^th May at 7:30pm at the Rhydd Covert Activity Centre. Light refreshments will be served after the meeting.

If you would like to send apologies please do so directly to the Clerk to the Trustee Board, Mrs. Beverley Drew:-

Beverleyjdrew@gmail.com

Yours sincerely,

Marcus J. Hart

Wyre Forest Scouts - District Chairman

Asst. District Legal Advisor

Hi all,

Hopefully you are all aware that Network (Scouting for 18-25 Year Olds) has been re-launched in the Wyre Forest. We are now sitting strong with 13 Members.

We are now a few meetings in, having been to a Pub Quiz, enjoyed Archery and Tomahawk Throwing and also Planned the next few months' worth of amazing activities! 

But we still need your support, letting all of your younger leaders know that we exist and would love to have them along to join us! Especially Explorer Leaders, when you have Explorers leaving, please promote us and encourage them to come and give it a go!

Yours in Scouting,

Sam Turbutt

Network Team Member

District Youth Commissioner (Wyre Forest)

Assistant Scout + Explorer Leader 16^th Wyre Forest (St Michaels)

District Events Update

• Cubs Founders Day 24^th February – Great success as usual, thanks to Daisy and the Team
• Explorers Target Competition Saturday 25^th February at Rhydd, great day with Harkaway Unit taking the lion’s share of the trophies, but all the Explorers did amazingly well.  Thanks to all involved.

• Explorers Monopoly Run, London Friday 1^st – Sunday 3^rd March. All home safe and sound and very tired.  Some excellent results and a great time spent being tourists in London.  Well done Wyre Forest Explorers.

Plans going forward:

·       Explorers taking part in the Six Summit Challenge in May

District Camps 2024:

A Musicals themed Camp at Rhydd for Cubs, Beavers, and Squirrels 21^st – 23rd June – a planning meeting has now been held for this camp for our younger sections, and the activities have been confirmed.  There will be Giant Inflatables, Science activities, plus a talent contest.  This is very exciting and will involve each group putting on a multi section little show on stage around their chosen Musical, more details from your Lead Section Volunteer (ADC).  There will also be a costume parade on the Sunday morning with prizes and trophies to be won.    Cost confirmed as £35 per child, payable by May DLM.   Formal proramme and times will be out soon

District International Jersey 2025:

There was a core team meeting on the 18^th February, where a great deal of planning and budgeting took place, and there will be a relaunch for any remaining places on the 24^th March at WF8 HQ at 3.00 pm.

St George’s Day Parade – 21^st April 2024

All Groups will be required to provide at least 3 marshalls on Parade Day, who are able to attend the briefing the night before at Rhydd.  Deadline is 7^th April for names and contact numbers.

Julie