Scouts

Hi Everyone

I can now confirm the arrangements for this year’s Kidderminster Remembrance day.

As in all previous years this parade is for Scouts, Explorers, and Leaders from all sections.

Date – Sunday 10^th November 2025

We will start to form the parade at 10:15am so please arrive no later than 10am, and once all your young people are there make your way over to Batemans Yard (to the rear of Dunelm Mill)

Parade will move off at 10:30 Promptly

Wyre forest District will NOT be parading back, we will dismiss once the service outside is complete, we will then walk down Clensmore on to the Range car park where you should arrange for parents etc.. to collect from. I would anticipate us leaving St Marys at around 11:45am.

If groups wish to take part in the church service and parade back that is fine but please let me know in advance so as we can inform the parade marshal.

Parking – Unfortunately WFDC have confirmed that there will be no free parking on Green Street car park (Aldi), they have however offered free parking at the Green Street depot, there is only about 50 spaces here. If this situation changes I will update you.

Any questions please get in touch with either myself or Ryan Clarke.

Andy

Andy Brooks

ADC Scouts – Wyre Forest

Hi All,

Thanks to all who have advertised Rhydd Run to your sections. I am very pleased to report we have over 100 runners signed up making this the largest Rhydd Run yet. Because of this we could really do with a few extra marshals to help us keep everyone safe on the course. You would need to be available from 9.30am till around midday on Sunday 27th October.

If you can please spare a few hours to help make this event a great success please can you complete the form at the link below asap or email me back.

For those Marshals already signed up thank you so much for your support, I will be sending out further information direct to marshals towards the end of this week.

https://forms.gle/C8PsMDuTTHSSFN7i8

Yours in Scouting

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

First Aid Courses

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

• Saturday 19^th October 9.30 am to 4 pm Full course at WF15 Habberley NOW FULL

• Saturday 19^th October 4 pm Practical session (10B) WF15

NEW!!NEW!!NEW!!

24th November at WF17  9.30 am to 4 pm Full course

18th January at WF15  9.30 am to 4 pm Full course

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 contact Faith if you are unsure about your status.

Outdoor in 24 is encouraging Scout sections, from Squirrels to Network, to get outside throughout 2024.

Whether it's for one meeting, going on a Night Away event or taking on the Outdoors in 24 challenge, we're hoping to get young people trying something new in the great outdoors this year. There's even an extra 24 hours from the leap year in 2024 for you to get outside.

If you're a new volunteer wondering where to start, or an experienced volunteer looking for some new ideas, we’ve brought together resources to help you plan and run outdoor activities with your groups.

We’re also encouraging volunteers to look into getting your Nights Away Permit and Adventurous Activities Permit if you want to. 

From making art from natural materials or sleeping under the stars to paddle-boarding across a lake or visiting a local farm, what will you get up to in the great outdoors this year?

Take a look at the link below for some great ideas

http://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/running-your-section/planning-your-programme/outdoor-in-24/

What is OBE?