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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. 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…
Find out more »March 2020
Practical Skills Day for Leaders and Young Leaders
A chance to gain some new practical skills to use with your sections. Open to all adult leaders and young leaders. Activities are suitable for leaders in all sections. Funded by District. Activities planned so far include: Wide game workshop Pitching patrol tents Smores and twists Firelighting Hammock and tarp set ups Knife Skills Making billy cans Camp fires Turks head woggles If you are interested look out for the questionnaire coming out soon so we know how many to…
Find out more »Canal Environment Day
A chance to take part in an environmental project with the Cotswold Canals Trust This activity is open to all cubs, scouts and explorers and counts towards the following: Scout World Challenge – spend a day volunteering or Scout World Challenge – take part in an environmental project and Environmental Conservation Activity Badge - Take part in an activity or project that improves local conservation. Cub World Challenge - Take part in an activity about the environment or Environmental Conservation…
Find out more »April 2020
Scout and Explorer Climbing Course
This is a two day non-residential course held at The Warehouse, Gloucester, open to Scouts, Explorers and Young Leaders. The cost of the course is £51 for the two days. Bookings online https://book.stscouts.org.uk/climbing/signup
Find out more »S. George’s Day Event
An all sections District event to celebrate St. George's Day with an Olympic and Paralympic theme. Start with a parade from Stratford Park to St. Roses School followed by activities and presentations. Open to all sections Further details to follow. Ask your leaders for details. Leaders please let the DC know of any top section awards that have been made in the last year since St. George's Day 2019
Find out more »May 2020
Swimmer Staged 2 & 3 Assessment, plus Scout Water Safety Test
Swimmer Staged 2 Assessment for all sections who have completed stage 1 and are ready to for stage 2 Swimmer Staged 3 Assessment for all sections who have completed stage 2 and are ready to for stage 3 Scout Water Safety Test for all sections wishing to take part in water activities within scouting. Members taking part in any water activity (those which take place on or in the water) must be able to demonstrate to a suitable person their…
Find out more »Jamboree on the Trail
Jamboree On The Trail is an annual day for the World Scout Movement to hike together. All Scouts, whatever their age and wherever they may be in the world, are invited to participate in whatever way they can. Beaver Scouts could visit a local park, walking the trails and playing games. Cub Scouts could visit a local nature trail as part of a weekend camp. Scouts might check out a hiking trail while working on badge requirements. Explorers might make a Service Project out…
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