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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 »October 2019
Master at Arms Air Rifle Shooting Course
A chance to have a go at air rifle shooting, learn how to shoot, improve your skills, and learn about the legal aspects of shooting and gain your Scout Master at Arms badge or Explorer Physical Recreation Badge. Can also be used towards your Scouts Skills Challenge Award. This course is Scouts, Explorers, Network and Leaders. The course will run over 7 Sundays at Cranham Scouting Centre from 10:00-11:30am. The last week will include a competition. The dates are 6th,…
Find out more »District Beaver Sleepover
For more details of this event please contact your Beaver Leader. Leaders interested in this event please contact Mary BL Rodborough directly for information about this event.
Find out more »Jamboree of the Internet (JOTI) Sleepover
JOTI Sleepover is for the Scout Section A 12 hour chance to contact scouts all around the world and the activities go towards the following: World Challenge Section 6 International Activity Badge section 4 Nights Away Staged Badges This is an overnight event, and includes snacks and a JOTI/JOTA badge. 7:00pm tp 9:00am Please book via the online booking book.stscouts.org.uk/joti19/signup/ Cost £7 tbc
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). Cubs contact your Cub Leader for details Leaders contact…
Find out more »November 2019
Swimmer Stage One Badge Assessment
Swim 1 Assessment for all sections A chance to gain Swimming Staged 1 Activity Badge At Stratford Park Swimming Pool 4:45-6:00pm Please book via the link online book.stscouts.org.uk/swim19/signup/ Cost £3.00 Please note that all under 8's must be accompanied by a parent or adult carer. Please book this person in on the above link. There is no charge for the accompanying adult. Please ensure your your child is able to complete the activities below before entering them in this…
Find out more »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. Scouts and Explorers contact your leader about joining…
Find out more »December 2019
Jambowleree -the Worldwide Scout Ten Pin Bowling Competition
Jambowleree - an event that takes place between December and May each year around the world A fun event of ten pin bowling open to teams of 6 from any section or even a mixed team. For details ask your Section Leader as entry is by teams via your Section. Lanes are available 5-6pm, 6-7pm, 7-8pm 8-9pm. Bookings are via the online link Sign up should be done as a group booking by leaders only. Deadline October 31st. Leaders, please…
Find out more »February 2020
Air Rifle Shooting Taster Session
Air Rifle Shooting Taster session open to Cubs, Scouts, Explorers, Network and Leaders Come and have a go sessions available from 10:00-11:00; 11:15-12:15 or 12:30 to 13:30 Book using the link below https://book.stscouts.org.uk/airrifle20/signup
Find out more »Inspiring Programme Roadshow
As part of the county vision, we are looking to provide support for leaders to continue to deliver amazing programmes to the young people in their sections. As such we invite you to attend an Inspiring Programme Roadshow being held at the District HQ and will have sessions on. Your Role in Top Awards the New Programme Planning Tool Nights Away - Myth-busting Adventurous Activities. Please book on to session here The format of the day will be session delivered…
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