Orwell Challenge 2019

You may like to take part in the Orwell Challenge 2019 as part of any group fund-raising activities.  If you register before the end of February, you can take advantage of a discount.  The attached leaflet contains all the information.

Water Activities for 2019

The Water Activities programme has been updated on the Activities page to include an Aquatic First Aid course which is suitable for BCU and other water/activity instructors available in March & April. Click on the link to get to the page and download the updated programme. The Calendar has also been updated.

Summer Cruise 2019

Suffolk Scouts Water Activities Team are again running a Summer Cruise in 2019. We will be sailing from Southampton to the Channel Isles and back from 17^th to 24^th Aug in the 49’ Sail Training Yacht ‘Offshore Scout’.

This is open to members of any section, male or female, no experience necessary.  Priority booking will be given to Scouts & Explorers but we need to fill the boat so all applications are welcome.

For more information and booking, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - more details in the flyer below

WSJ 2019 - IST recruiting !

The UK Contingent is already home to 700 International Service Team (IST) comprising Scout and Guide Leaders from across the UK. If you will be 18 by the time of the Jamboree, then you can apply to join the IST.

The Contingent is looking to recruit hard working individuals who are commited to delivering an amazing Jamboree for young people from across the world. Being part of the IST is a fantastic opportunity for you to work in a multinational team, use your skills, talent and knowledge in a new and environment.

We hope that all IST can gain new experiences and share nww skills when they return home!  Click on the link below for more info and how to join up before 17th Feb.

WSJ IST Recruitment Link 

CMAT - Hillwalking Permit training & Assessment weekend

The CMAT team have organised a hill walking permit and assessment weekend (mainly for leaders) in Mar-2019 based at Great Tower in the Lake District. 

On offer is hillwalking and training or assessment for a hillwalking permit. The weather is often severe at this time of year and attendees should come suitably prepared.

An optional overnight wild camp will be offered to those with appropriate experience and equipment. Note this is an essential aspect of the Terrain 2 permit assessment, but is not required for Terrain 1 or personal permit assessment.

The application forms (Word format) are now on the main CMAT Activities page (click on link) and return asap to Andrew Waller.
 

Youth Shaped Month is here!

#YouShape month is back for February and a time to celebrate Youth Shaped Scouting in Suffolk.

Youth Shaped Scouting isn’t a new concept, it’s been around since Baden Powell’s time. It is a fundamental of what we do in Scouting!

Youth Shaped Scouting is:
Young people (aged 6-25) shaping and influencing their Scouting adventure, working in partnership with adult leaders!
This YouShape month we want to celebrate even more and even louder!
We would like to ask EVERY group to participate!

What you can do:

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Shape the Future of Scouting

A fantastic opportunity to shape the future of Scouting. Join the team and help us make it easier for new volunteers to join our movement. https://scouts.org.uk/about-us/volunteering-vacancies/