Re-energise event
Re Energise was held at Hallowtree last weekend for leaders and supporters throughout the County. Although the weather decided to cool down over the weekend, all those who attended had the opportunity to network and engage with the many stands and activities on offer.
Get involved in adventure!
Find out what you need to do to lead adventurous activities for your section- water activities, mountain activities, archery, mountain biking - visit the link to the Pathways to Permits on this website!
Offshore Adventures
The programme of residential sailing opportunities with Offshore sailing is now on their website- take a look!
Water activities training and development for adults
Take a look at the opportunities to develop your skills and have fun by visiting the water activities page on the County website. Opportunities to support you to gain permits to lead water activities are also listed.
The Training Team have also put together a programme of training opportunities that will take place via Zoom on weekday evenings in February 2022. Modules for Working with Adults (9), Programme Planning (12B), Advising on Adult Appointments (37), International (19), Assessing Learning (25) and Introduction to Residential Activities (16)- are available to book. Details on the Adult Training webpage.
Dear Leaders and Supporters,
As you may be aware, we are searching for a new District Commissioner and hopefully two Deputies for the Bury St Edmunds District.
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 these roles. These District roles are instrumental in supporting scouting in the Bury district. The District Commissioner and Deputies will have to opportunity not only to support scouting activities and groups but also to influence the future development of scouting in the district.
Please can you give some serious consideration to these opportunities and promote these vacancies as widely as possible within the scouting community both in your own district and in neighbouring areas.
The closing date for applications is Saturday the 4th December. Please feel free to email me if you have any questions about the roles or the process.
You can access the role descriptions and application form below:-
Re-Energise - This Weekend !
ExpiredHere’s what you need to know
- The event is aimed at all adult volunteers of Suffolk Scouts, but if you need to bring your young people you are the parent / carer to that’s fine!
- Saturday: the event is 10:00 – 16:00
- Sunday: the event is 10:00- 14:00
- It's a non-uniformed event
- Food will not be provided but teas and coffees will be!
- The event is at Hallowtree Activity Centre (please see the map below for where things will be happening)
- Please bring your own laptop/ mobile device to engage with some the sessions
- Please bring your own mug and chair
- A lot of the stands will be outside, so dress accordingly for the weather
- The event is a relaxed affair, so come and go as you please, come for an hour, come for a day its up to you!
- Please bring a face covering
- Please do not attend if:
- You feel unwell.
- have COVID or
- have COVID symptoms
For more details, booking events and more reasons to meet up - see the Re-energise link here - Re-energise!
Gone Home - Ray Hawkes
ExpiredIt is with great sadness to report that Ray Hawkes, GSL at the 1st Oulton Broad Sea Scout Group in Lowestoft District, passed away recently. Ray was an inspirational leader/GSL and also manager of the Scout Active Service Team with over 40 years of service given to the movement. He will be greatly missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time
Jamboree Information Call
ExpiredThe WSJ Leaders Team have arranged another information call for participants on Sunday 14th November 2021 at 19:00. Please register on the following link - Zoom Call Registration - you'll then get the call details sent to you.
The cut-off for participants to send in applications has been extended until 20th November.. all details on the WSJ page here
In recent weeks, Suffolk has seen a sharp increase of Covid-19 cases, particularly in children and young adults. Suffolk County Council is now receiving additional support from central government to help tackle this public health matter. A specially formed task group has been formed in the last few days and has introduced additional measures for schools and education settings.
Suffolk Scouts has sought guidance from Region and Scout Headquarters who advise that Commissioners should make local arrangements consistent with their situation and local needs. Implementing any additional measures necessary to meet POR Rule 5.35, which gives that, the County Commissioner is responsible for the local management of the Safety Policy and obligates our co-operation with all bodies whose work is relevant to Scouting.
All County and District Sections, Groups and their Sections are to implement measures 1 to 4 of this instruction no later than Monday 8th November 2021.
We strongly advise that adult members of Suffolk Scouts closely follow the advice of the authorities and public health professionals including the NHS and consider if their plans to manage the risk of the spread of Covid-19 remain sufficient.
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