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September 2019
Safeguarding
The issues facing adult volunteers in keeping young people safe are changing all the time and it is essential that we provide up-to-date training. It is a requirement for all adults in Scouting to have undertaken 'approved safeguarding training' at least every five years and this is monitored at the point of appointment review.
Find out more »Gloucestershire Water Weekend at Croft Farm – September 2019
Dates are released for this years Gloucestershire Water Weekend at Croft Farm, Tewkesbury. This will be our 7th year of Gloucestershire Scouting on the Water. 21st to 22nd September Kayaking, Canoeing, Stand Up Paddleboarding. What’s on offer, paddling experience, British Canoeing Awards, Scouting Paddle Awards, leader permit assessments, or just enjoying a paddle on the River Avon. Cost of the weekend is £44. To include camping and launch fee, Saturday lunch and evening meal, Sunday breakfast and lunch. These 2…
Find out more »Five Valleys Meningitis Walk for Charity
Join this year’s Five Valleys Walk for charity We’re looking to link up with the Gloucestershire-based charity Meningitis Now for their flagship, Five Valleys Walk this year. All the local Scout groups – and their families and friends – have been invited to join the charity for the 21-mile sponsored walk through the beautiful Cotswold hills and valleys around Stroud. Make a note of the date in your diary; it’s Sunday 29 September. If 21 miles sounds a bit far…
Find out more »October 2019
Jamboree of the Air & Internet (JOTA/JOTI)
Open to everyone who is a member in Stroud & Tetbury this annual event allows scouters to connect with others across the global. With more details to come please keep an eye open for information coming your way.
Find out more »Farriers Challenge
The Farriers Challenge is an annual night event for Cubs, incorporating a wide variety of teamwork challenges and activities on a 3-mile route around Selsley Common. Starting and finishing at Penn Wood Scout Centre teams of 3 – 6 Cubs, accompanied by a leader/adult, set off around the route with the aim of scoring the most points on all of the challenges (and hopefully returning to the site in one piece).
Find out more »November 2019
The Stomp
The Stomp is an annual night event for Scouts and Explorers, incorporating a wide variety of team work challenges and activities on a mystery route (usually 7/10 miles) around the Stroud Valleys. Starting and finishing at Penn Wood Scout Centre teams of 3 – 6 Scouts or Explorers, accompanied by a leader/adult if needed, set off round the route with the aim of scoring the most points on all of the challenges and navigating round a route at night.
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