Unfortunately this course planned for 23rd Jan is now CANCELLED (updated 11-Jan-2022).
The course has been designed to provide adults in Scouting and experienced Explorer Scouts with the enhanced skills required to further their interest and ability in hill walking within the UK and to enable those attending to work towards being assessed for a relevant Scout Association Hill Walking Permit /Personal Permit for under 18’s.
The CMAT team recommend viewing the Virtual Mountain Awareness Course available to download on the CMAT Activity page as it contains a huge amount of useful infomration about keeping safe on the hills and mountains.
Do you have great communication skills? Can you motivate teams and individuals? Are you a good listener and want to help Wolsey Scouts become even more successful? Or do you know someone who is?
Well, we are on the hunt for the next District Commissioner for Wolsey Scouts.
I am asking you if either you might consider taking on this role yourself or if you could think about suggestions for suitable candidates for the role.
The District Commissioner (DC) is a key leadership role in the District to provide management, support, inspiration and coordination to ensure the District runs well, that adults are supported, that young people are safe and that Scouting thrives and grows.
NSRA Air Rifle Courses
ExpiredNational Small-bore Rifle Association Youth Proficiency Scheme - Air Rifle Tutor qualification - weekend courses
This qualification will enable adult leaders or section assistants with a 'Full' appointment on Compass to lead small-bore air rifle shooting. Shooting activities are not covered by the Scout Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme; this is one of the qualifications approved by the Scout Association to lead air rifle shooting.
The cost for the two-day course is £100 per person. This covers the NSRA tutor fees and venue costs. More details (including payments) can be found on the in booking links on the Adult Training webpage.
County Commissioner Suffolk
ExpiredTo Fellow Scouters and Supporters of Suffolk Scouts
Dear all,
I am delighted to announce that we have a new County Commissioner to lead Suffolk from early 2022. His name is Howard Blackett.
You may now be thinking “I don’t recognise that name…....”
That would be because Howard saw our role advert on social media and enquired if we might appreciate an application from him, despite having no Scouting experience. He demonstrated during the selection process to be someone with huge leadership and management experience, through headships of independent secondary schools in UK and Zimbabwe. He is passionate about developing young people through happy and supportive communities – for which we can substitute sections, groups and districts.
Howard recently came to the end of his formal employment and was looking for a significant role in the voluntary sector, ideally engaged with young people. What better opportunity than Suffolk Scouts? He has been actively associated for many years during his career with the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and the Outward Bound activities.
COVID-19 - Yellow Status
ExpiredFollowing the Prime Ministers announcements yesterday (Thu 09-Dec-21) regarding changes in England, we can confirm that Scouts remains at YELLOW with no changes.
The measures that were introduced last week are sufficient to meet the new measures required of the youth sector. This position has been confirmed by HQ with the usual government agencies.
Further information can be found at the link below.
Following the Prime Minister’s announcement at the weekend, the Government have confirmed there will be some changes to the way we can deliver Scouting activities within England only. Currently there is no change to guidance for the Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey, if this changes we will communicate with you separately.
Taking effect today, 2 December 2021, the youth sector moves to the Yellow readiness level and the following changes apply:
• Anyone aged 11+ must wear a face covering when indoors, unless they are exempt (and we recommend the use of known visible methods for people to display if they are exempt).
• International travel should be reviewed in line with the latest Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office travel advice with the awareness that the requirements/restrictions may change at any time. This includes being aware of Government restrictions on travel (both within the UK and in the destination nation), checking with insurance providers that appropriate cover is in place given the changing Government restrictions, and that appropriate measures are in place for quarantine upon return. Before going ahead, all international trips must consider how the trip will be delivered in a COVID-19 safe manner and must have appropriate approval from the relevant District or County Commissioner and Executive Committee through the Visits Abroad process.
We don’t know how long these restrictions will last but we will continue to update you via email and our website as things change.
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