KScout Issue 5 by Nick Griffiths

Derbyshire County Scout Council Newsletter - Issue 5 - November 2010

TRAINING UPDATE Adult training is designed to support you as a volunteer, so the training is relevant and tailored to suit your role. As learning is only part of the training process we have appointed a team of Local Training Managers to help training run smoothly in your local area.

This year‟s training diary has been design to give more flexibility and allow easier access to courses across the county. As well as training to help you complete your woodbadge, courses can also be accessed as ongoing learning and help you to keep up to date, enabling you to undertake you role in scouting effectively and with

confidence. We are publishing below the first four months diary dates but the full programme is available on the county website – www.derbyshire scouts.org. However we are still awaiting confirmation of some venues so updates and changes to the programme will also be published in future editions of KScout or can be found on the website. Applications forms are available from Training Advisers, Local Training Managers or can be downloaded from the website. - Check out the calendar on the back page!

Local Training Managers Derby South & South Derbyshire Phil Hill Ltm.phil@derbyshirescouts.org Derby North & Derby East Mike Long Ltm.mike@derbyshirescouts.org Belper & Derwent and Dove Dee Hill Ltm.dee@derbyshirescouts.org High Peak & Peak Nick Griffiths Ltm.nick@derbyshirescouts.org Chesterfield & Alfreton Denise Booth Ltm.denise@derbyshirescouts.org County Appointments Mel Dyson Ltm.mel@derbyshirescouts.org Dronfield & East Scarsdale Vacant Ripley & Heanor & Ilkeston, Long Eaton Vacant

of a Weekend Module 16 – Introduction to Residential Experiences Module 17 – Activities Outdoors Module 18 – Practical Skills Module 38 – Skills for a Residential Experience Plus much much more – including a selection of other modules required for obtaining a woodbadge. Watch this space for further details. Please note – Module 38 is not essential for the woodbadge but provides opportunities to learn and develop skills needed for validation for a Nights Away Permit. Module 16 is a woodbadge requirement. May September

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K.Scout is the Newsletter of the Derbyshire County Scout Council. All contributions and photos gratefully received and should be sent to news@derbyshirescouts.org for inclusion. Deadline for next issue: 22nd December 2010!

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What a brilliant couple of months Scouting has had in Derbyshire since I last wrote Tom‟s Turn. All district‟s seem to have started back in September in a very positive and upbeat frame of mind. I said last in the last K. that September was to be a busy month and for the Scout section that has been an understatement. A brilliant Border hike attracting a good competitive entry on a not the best of weather week end . Though I believe the hike took place in good weather the presentations had to dodge the rain. Again well done to all the organisers, Mark & camp site staff and all the High Peak support teams especially pleasing to see several Peak friendships supporting each other. Kinder Walk enjoyed better weather and a record entry with Scouts from as far as Hull taking some of the awards There was also a Derbyshire guide team competing for the first time all enjoying another first class well organised event. Rampage again a record entry, well supported by the County in very good weather . That‟s not to mention the Big Shoot , and the Dove canoe race. Derby Norths camping competition (did some Scouts really take Sainsbury‟s sandwiches) The County and parents really do owe a big thank you to all the leaders who make these events and more happen for our young people. I do have but one request and that is for next year we see more Derbyshire teams taking more of the first places. I am not keen on my photo in other Counties media presenting trophies and awards to their Scouts from our events!! I really must mention one more brilliant competition and that is the Cub Scout ready Steady Cook challenge. I am sure mentioned elsewhere in K. but what a brilliant day teams from across the County completely amazing the judges (I think they thought they were going to judge the smiliest plate of Bacon & egg etc) But Paul an Army Chef, Phil Lees, Geogina Halford Peak catering managers together with ?? were well surprised by Tempura battered vegatable‟s, Salmon and

sticky Sushi rice , Muscles, Scicillian fish stew etc defiantly not expected. Well Done the 1st Chapel Cubs. I am sure there will be no shortage of teams and Judges for next years challenge. A real treat for myself was being present at the Royal Navy review of the 15th Long Eaton Sea Scouts. How many of you knew Derbyshire has one of only a hundred Sea Scout groups in the country to achieve such recognition. The whole group base at the 15th HQ supported the evening that‟s not only the Scouting side but the Girlguiding side as well somewhere in the region of a hundred people at Trent Lock for the inspection. Lieutenant Commander David Smith was equally impressed by the group and their display of Seamanship and equally importantly their Scouting progress. Needless to say they retained their Royal Navy Recognition. Well done the 15th. RDAS days The regional development & support days this year are over the week end . GSL/DC 20th November Development and support 21 st November. There are a limited number of places available so if invited please either confirm your attendance promptly or decline to let someone else have the option. if you have not booked in Please do so and if you cannot make yourself please arrange for someone else to attend in your place. Inspire. Also running over this week end will be the Inspire day for young people from the East Midlands the age range being 14 -25 we only have 10 places allocated to this event so again it is important we fill our quota from across the age range. Having met a lot of very cape-able and able people who fit the age range this should be no problem. Perhaps one of the participants will put a piece in K.Scout in the future. Please do not let transport to Hinkley be a bar as we will arrange where required. Another Brilliant day for myself was the first of a different format District Commissioners meeting . This took the shape of a Saturday days meeting where we discussed

Derbyshire Scouting in a lot more detail. Activities, Training , Finance being openly presented and the Dc‟s ideas & thoughts being discussed and agreed by way of developing your County. Myself, Dave, Stephen & Stuart greatly appreciate the DC‟s giving up another day but afterwards all agreed this is a good way forward and it will be the norm for two our meetings each year. Just a quick mention for one of the teams that are Beavering away in the background (As well as Joy‟s Bonanza team) holding regular meetings and looking to bring real change into Derbyshire training That‟s Sally all the LTM‟s , course directors in fact I think she has met with all involved in Training and the drafts are looking good again thanks to all for such positive and enthusiastic input. I do know Sally is very pleased and encouraged by all their support. I hope you have all heard that Simon Growcott has agreed to be the new ACC international,. He is certainly looking forward to the challenge of the international dimension to Derbyshire Scouting in a very pro active way. I believe he is meeting HQ international advisors during his half term holiday. I am meeting a potential ACC special needs in the next couple of weeks again someone who will be very pro active in that field. I look forward to letting you know who in the near future. More details to come but we are going to have a couple of conferences at the back end of next year. A day for adults and a day for young people organised by young people,. We are also going to have a “Celebrating Scouting Success” event as I can‟t help but feel some of the brilliant things you are all making happen deserve a much wider audience. Not Sure if Carole will be contributing to this edition as she is away at the moment but like everyone else it seems in Derbyshire she is also very busy finance sub committees, next years budget, executive meetings etc etc . Six brilliants in one piece how brilliant is that for Derbyshire Scouting. Please keep on doing what you are doing Brilliantly

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Later this month Headquarters visit the East Midlands Region over the weekend 20th - 21st November 2010. These events will be aimed at providing targeted support and information to GSLs, DCs and Supporter roles as well as giving us an opportunity to hear views on where we should be focussing resources.

Group Scout Leaders and District Commissioners Forums 20th November 2010 The purpose of these workshops is twofold – an opportunity to hear from the UK Chief Commissioner on the work to-date on our vision to 2018,to hear your views and to help shape the future work and support. A short update briefing for our “ Manager s” on Safeguarding will also be presented. Attendees will have the option of attending 3 of the following workshops:

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Engaging With Parents Effective Reviews DC's and GSL's Working Together Role of the GSL

For more Booking

information

www.scouts.org.uk/gslanddcdays

Development Advice and Support Days 21st November 2010 These workshops are for Supporters in Scouting (Sectional ACCs, ACC activities and In terna tional and Tra in ing Managers). The day provides an opportunity to engage with UK headquarters and receive up to date briefings on UK wide developments, an opportunity to look at regional growth and development and share in work that is relevant to the real needs of the movement. There will be a plenary session, followed 4 half hour specialist sessions that will be delivered to all attendees and be hosted by key speakers on a particular theme. The session options represent key activities that are taking place across UKHQ, and will be relevant to all those attending In the afternoon there will then be a sectional/role meeting which will last for 1hour 30 minutes. This meeting is an opportunity for the region to hear about updates that are relevant to them, to talk about regional developments in their particular area alongside any issues and to share the good practice that is going on.

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Help Needed Reuniting Scouts XII World Jamboree Idaho USA In 1967 Terry Critchley was fortunate enough to be selected to represent Derbys h i r e a t this event. This year I revisited the camp site in Idaho a n d i t b r o u g h t back so many memories that I felt compelled to see if I could maybe get some sort of re-union together. I remember our leaders as Ian Bright and Dave Kirk who I b e l ie ve both came from the North of the County. I can remember some of the names but was wondering if you have anything in the archives re this event and whether you have a way of b e i n g a b l e t o support me in finding where my old fellow jamboree scouts now reside. Guy Challands and John Pye (father was a Derby Senior Scout Leader? are two names I remember from the contingent as well. I look forward to hearing from you. terry.critchley@ihg.com

The deadline for inclusion in the next issue is: 22nd December 2010

cess o r P s u s n Annual Ce s... n i a l p x E n to Ann Thorn The process of collecting data for the 31st January 2011 is fast approaching and there are some changes to the data being collected, details were published in the Focus Supplement of the October/November Scouting Magazine which can be found on the link

for name and address lists, this remains the same as in previous years, with the addition of ethnicity and disability fields, it must be in electronic form. Advice and documents can be downloaded at

http://www.scouts.org.uk/ cms.php?pageid=3087

All Districts do have copies of the spreadsheets with details completed from last year. If you personally are not able to provide the information in electronic form then please ask for support. Your Group or District may well have someone to take on the role of data entry to support you.

Details about ethnicity and disability are included and forms can be downloaded from http://www.scouts.org.uk/ census This change will match our data more closely with that collected in the UK National Census. Headquarters will be sending out passwords to access the Census on-line at the beginning of December. POR states that: Rule 3.5: Annual Census The number of Members and Associate Members must be returned in an annual census of the Group. A list of the names and addresses of Members in the Group at the date of the annual census must be collected by the Group and passed to the District Secretary who in turn will pass a copy to the County. With such volumes of data it is absolutely essential that we all use a common format

http://census.sbuk.org.uk/

It has again been agreed by the County Team that Districts will not be „approved‟ by County without the supporting name and address lists being forwarded to me as County Census Administrator to cross reference details entered on-line. All numbers will need to be entered by Groups as soon as possible after 31st January 2010, the deadline for District returns is Monday 21st February 2011. Tom has asked me to remind everyone that only young people who could start immediately should be entered in the „Waiting Lists‟ section. All Network members are

now be registered in their Districts as there are no longer any County Networks, District secretaries will need to request the data from each of the network's leader/ chairperson (the list must say whether a member is a leader elsewhere). If a Network member is a leader elsewhere, then it is usual for the Group to pay, if they are not a leader then capitation will need to be paid by the member. Any Network members not included on a District Return will need to be included on the County Return. Please can you let both myself and Lucy have details of any County Network members in your District so that we can make sure that they are included on the County return and so that Capitation can be invoiced appropriately. As in previous years any personal information that is sent electronically must be password protected and the passwords for each District remain the same as last year. Please contact me if you need any support with the process cta@derbyshirescouts.org Ann Thornton County Training and Awards Administrator

hat? T o D I d l u Co s In e i t i n u t r o p Op Volunteer Derbyshire There are currently a few vacancies within the County I would like to see filled before 2011.  All of them supporting roles.  All of them on the same rate of Pay as everyone else in the County.  All of them very rewarding,.  All of them to support the leaders and through them our young people.  All of them to enable more and better Scouting to take place in Derbyshire. Of course perhaps it is that you could not do any of these roles but you may know someone who can, someone you work with, someone you have watched develop as a Scout / leader / assistant. An enthusiastic parent who may not want to help on a regular night. Someone who is simply ready for a change In the next K. there will be a vacancies section where all vacancies can be advertised to a wider audiance as it is apparent from some of the RAG assessments we are not very good in some areas talking within groups never mind the wider community. I will start the ball rolling with a request for a few people who will enhance the Support the county can give to leaders / young people. All I ask that if anyone is interested or you know someone who you think would be perfect for the role. Please get in touch and myself or one of the team will meet with them, supply all the relevant information etc. There will be no pressure from anyone on anyone.

Current Vacancies District Commissioner. Following Mel Dyson stepping down Derwent & Dove district are looking for a new DC. A role description is available here: http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/ support/role/jobs/dc.doc ACC Activities. An important role in such an active County as Derbyshire. A role description is available here: www.scoutbase.org.uk/ support/role/jobs/docs/countyacc-a.doc Duke of Ed inb urg h Advisors. Colin Slater has just had some preliminary training but we are looking for another 2 advisors around the county. Contact Tom informal 07770442325.

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THANKS! I would just like to pass on the Counties thank to Mel Dyson for doing such a brilliant job as District Commissioner for Derwent & Dove district since it‟s formation. Like all Derbyshire districts it is one to be proud of and has seen a lot of change under Mel‟s stewardship together with lot of growth in recent years. Mel will be another difficult act to follow I am sure. He stood down as DC at a brilliant District day held at Lea Green lots of young people several distinguished visitors celebrating 100 years of the two district‟s that merged to form Derwent & Dove. The day finished with a very emotional Mel passing the district flag over to (Alan poulter the district secretary for safe keeping until a new Dc is appointed. In the meantime Stuart Groom is the point of contact.)I look forward to Mel supporting the county in his new role in training. Tom Stoddart

The Explorer Belt is a Scouting and Guiding award open to members aged 1625. The aim of the expedition is to walk at least 160KM in ten days carrying all equipment, apart from water, in a small team. Each team has one core project and ten minor challenges to complete during the walk. Throughout the walk the intention is to meet local people, explore the country and experience a different culture first hand. Our Explorer Belt expedition took place in Serbia in August. Our team (Team Penguin) was a small group of three - two girls (a Scout and a Guide) and one boy (also a Scout). The core project had to be something that we wanted to find out about Serbia. We decided to compare the social life of a 16-25 year old in the UK to Serbia. We used this age range as it is the age Scouts can take part in an Explorer belt. This project was something that not only interested us but also gave us the opportunity to interact with the Serbs. The trip was for 17 days and was the biggest challenge in

Team Penguins lives so far. After a few flight problems Team Penguin were reunited in the Serbian head quarters in Sabac ready for the trip to begin. We were very nervous when we arrived in Sabac as we couldn’t plan out routes until the day before we were due to leave which was really nerve-racking! We were even more nervous after we planned our route

when we realised how far we would be walking for 10 days with our really heavy bags– our first day was 22KM! The 10 days went like a whirlwind! Finding places to stay was most certainly the hardest part especially as the Serbians didn’t really know who Scouts were. Breaking through the language barrier was challenging and some nights it was like playing

charades all night. When we were all very tired it became hard work but then again we were so lucky to have found somewhere to stay. Everyone we met commented and said we were crazy to be walking with large rucksacks in the scorching heat (some days it was as high as 40 °C and our bags were so heavy it was like carrying a house!). We had a fantastic time during the expedition the Serbian people were so kind to us and helped at every opportunity, even though many couldn’t speak a word of English. We were offered drinks and food wherever we stopped or even when just passing by their house. The last day felt like we had walked 1,000 miles but completing the challenge gave us a great sense of achievement. We had our ups and downs but the trip was definitely a once in a lifetime opportunity! We helped on a farm doing chores, hiked like a walking jumble sale with washing drying on our backs and even Ben had his hair shaved off as one of the challenges! Along the way we made some great friends who we hope to keep in touch with in the future. If you ever get the chance to experience an Explorer Belt then DO IT!

A total of 23 Cubs and Scouts from the 4th Derby and the 72nd Derby invaded Calke Abbey on Friday 3rd September for a weekend camp. The 4th Derby have used the site many times in its history as it was the preferred campsite of former Scout Leader Jim Lingard, the group held a memorial camp there for him last year and the kids enjoyed it so much we came back again this year. As the 72nd Derby had not had a camp this year our Assistant Scout leader Alan Bown suggested they came with us and have a joint camp. Unfortunately their Scout leader was taken ill before the camp but that was not going to stop us taking them with us.

excited and eventually went to sleep only to be woken early for breakfast. Flag break and kit inspection followed with a good showing from all tents (not had chance to make a mess yet). Another wide game before setting off for a day at Conkers, where we would meet up with 5 Beavers from the 4th Derby who were to join us in the fun for the day.

On arrival at Conkers the older Scouts were allowed to go off to the assault courses and what ever else they wanted to do, whilst the cubs all went off to the activities in the main building followed behind by the Beavers. Lunch arrived and everyone On arrival at Calke with 6 Scouts filled themselves before moving from the 72nd, 7 Scouts from the onto a giant pond dipping 4th and 10 Cubs from the 4th the exercise. Although it was more flag ceremony started the for the Cubs and Beavers the weekend fun. What a fun Scouts also enjoyed finding lots weekend it was to be as well. The of creepy crawlies and other first night the kids took part in a creatures. These were all wide game and then had giant hot identified by our helpers laid on dogs for tea. Nothing too much for by Conkers. After a full hour the first night as they were all pond dipping(which surprised the What The rangers as even Young People Think! school kids didn‟t stay that long) we split up again to I thought this cub camp was explore more of the really fun this year because we did so area. many exciting things. My favourite part when we went to Conkers was The Cubs headed the barefoot walk. There was gooey over to the Barefoot mud, soft hay, water with seaweed in walk. This involved it and lots more things. We did pond no socks or shoes walking through dipping and someone found some mud, straw, stones, water scorpions! We went back to wa t e r (muddy camp and when it was dark, we had a water) and all sorts night walk in the woods. When we of materials that ca me b a ck, we a t e t o a st e d gave d iffe r e n t marsh mallows inbetween to f e e l i n g s and chocolate biscuits which was textures as they delicious! - Sophie Weaver walked on them. I have never laughed

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so much in my life and to see the smiles on the cubs (and eventually the Beavers) faces was absolutely worth every minute. We eventually got them through the feet wash where the rangers took a group photo of the Cubs, Beavers and one of the Scouts that tagged along. We next went on the train to the Waterside area only to make it as far as the big park where they just played and played. Time to go back to camp but not before another group photo of ALL the kids together. On our return to camp they played more wide games and then a new Scout from the 72nd was invested as were two Cubs from the 4th. When it satarted to go dark Akela took them all on a night hike through the woods of Calke Abbey around the deer park. I think a lot of the younger ones were glad to see the camp after all the darkness. We then started the camp fire (due to Calke Abbey rules we had to use a fire pit), where everybody sang songs and then toasted marshmallows before bed. Up for breakfast in the morning, then kit inspection and then a walk up to the main house and play area. Flag break came quite soon and then decamp before taking the kids back to their parents.

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September got off to a really good start for Scouting in Derbyshire, with The Big Shoot, Boarder Hike and Kinder Walk. This was followed by The Dove Canoe Race, Ready Steady Cook competition and Rampage in October.

I attended the Kinder walk and was welcomed by the organizers, the day was great weather which saw the best number of teams entered for some time, which is very e n c o u r a g i n g . Congratulations to Aquilla ESU for winning the main event, and 12th Halifax Sea Scouts 'A' for winning the Kinder challenge in a record breaking 2 hrs 34 mins, the second place team 27th Derby also broke last years time. If you would like information on how to enter next year visit the kinder walk website at http:// www.kinderwalk.derbyshiresc outs.org/. Thanks to Dave MacAlister and the organising committee for a well organized event.

I was amazed by the cubs Ready Steady Cook competition, quality of the food that the cubs cooked was fantastic. There was no basic meal produced and the table settings were very good. There were 6 districts represented and all the cubs had a great tim e. Congratulations to High Peak who won the trophy, the judges had a really hard time to decide on the winners. Thanks to Tracy Lugg for organising the event, I am

looking forward to next years event. For more information please contact Tracy Lugg. I also attended Rampage this year, the event was supported well and was in fact full for the event, the scouts (and 1 guide) team had a fantastic day. All teams were a credit to the troops they were representing as they were all working really well together. Congratulations to Biggin & Hartington for winning, although the results were very close, these can be downloaded from the county website. Thanks again to Dave MacAlister for the organisation of the event. All of the sectional ACC‟s and I have now met a couple of times this year. We are looking at putting on a small number of events each year, not only for the young members but also for leaders too. The events that will be happening next year are:Scouting Outdoor Skills (SOS) Day, this is for all leaders to come along and have a go at a variety of outdoor skills and programme ideas for all sections. This is on 19th March 2011 at Spitewinter. Look out for the information flyer which will be sent out very soon. Beaver Bonanza 3rd July 2011 – celebrating 25 years of beaver scouting. For more information on the day or if you would like to help out at the event please contact Joy Templer on ACCBeavers@derbyshirescouts.o rg

Cub Scout birthday celebration – 2011 sees Cub Scouts being 95 years old, the county are organising a celebration day where all cubs throughout the county can celebrate the birthday together. Information on the event will be available early in the new year.

We would like to have a day/ weekend for the explorer scouts for 2012, I would like you to let me have some s u gg es t io n s f o r wh a t explorers would like to do as a county. Some ideas that we have had so far is an adventurous ac tiv ity weekend, a weekend camp or a longer camp further afield. If you can let me have your suggestions on DCCProgramme@derbyshirescou ts.org

Following on from the great success of Peak 2010, we now have a Mountain Biking and Caving Team in Derbyshire. They will be available for running events, or coming along to talk to all sections about their activities. Both teams would like le a d e rs and network members to join the teams, where training can be provided. For further information please contact the coordinators, Mountain B ik in g – Paul Gant biketeam@derbyshirescouts.org

and Caving – Nick Coward caving@derbyshirescouts.org . There is a Explorer Scout Mountain biking weekend planned for 19th/20th March 2011 at Gradbach Scout Camp Site, for more information go to the county website or contact Paul Gant.

Alton Tower Camp 2010 A massive thank you to everyone for making the weekend such a success. The camp saw 250 Scout Network members from all over the country heading to Alton Towers.

Meerkat Miners Network Alton Towers Camp fancy dress.

Network Leaders/Chairperson weekend Building on the last snowy Gradbach weekend, planning is going ahead for another social for Network leaders/chairpersons. This will be a chance for us all to get together and talk about what County events your Networks would like to see in the future and let me know what support you need. Primarily this will be a social weekend so don’t worry, not too much work to be done. Dates to be confirmed…… Calling all budding Queen’s Scouts! Whether you are considering starting the Queen’s Scout Award or are well on your way to completing please drop me an email and let me how you are getting on. More information at: http://www.scouts.org.uk/documents/qs a/QSA_participants_lr.pdf

Queen’s Scout Award Information evening/Q & A session coming soon…. Contact your County Scout Network Commissioner: Lucy Robinson csnc@derbyshirenetwork.org.uk

Lynx Network – Summer Sherwood Pines bike ride

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College soon filled with a range of f a n t a s t i c aromas. Their challenge was to prepare and cook a fish main course for two and either a starter or a dessert.

Wow what fantastic chefs we have in our county! On Sunday 3rd October, three cubs from Chesterfield, Derby East, Derwent and Dove, High Peak, Ilkeston and Peak Districts chopped, fried and boiled a wide variety of ingredients in the County Cub Cooking Competition. With blue hairnets on their heads each pack worked extremely hard and the room at Buxton Community

The judges; Georgina Halford, Philip Lees, Paul Middlemass and Matt Goucher – well known faces to all of you who enjoyed staff catering at Peak – were amazed at the high standard and the variety. They were looking at team work, preparation, hygiene, presentation and taste and took their role very seriously. After an hour and a half of intense cooking, the judges deliberated, cogitated and digested then eventually selected the winning teams. High Peak‟s oriental feast had won their hearts. Second place was awarded to Ilkeston who prepared Carlos Tapas and chilled Lemon Flan and Chesterfield was awarded third place. They had used River Cobbler to make a Sicilian

– style fish stew and had also stewed pears for their pud. Thank you to all those who helped on the day and especially the leaders who helped to prepare such wonderful chefs. Also to Warburtons, the bakers, for providing each entrant with crumpets and goodie

bags and to Tom Stoddart for producing a great trophy. Maybe next year it will be your pack who takes it home! Recipe‟s at: www.derbyshirescouts.org/ downloads/K.Scout/ cubcook.pdf

NE X T A DC MEE Thursda TING 7.30pm y 11th Novemb er a t A lfreto Discuss n Fires ing of Cub S Celebrations o tation f 95 yea cou rs 'W alk th ts. Our present e County theme is '. Ideas ADC or via your contact me throu gh the website

Dave MacAlister The ACC (Scouts) view on the Scout Section Across The County

September has been a very busy time for the Scout section – Border Hike, Kinder Walk and then Rampage. It has been good to see so many of our Scouts taking part in exciting outdoor activities. We have now completed 6 of the Challenge Guidance Sheets – all available to down load from the County website.

Global Challenge Roll of Honour There is still time to get your names to me to be included in this year‟s Roll of Honour. There are still a few Districts where we haven‟t received any from.

– well done. Thanks too to the other Scouts who submitted designs. The pennants are with the printers and will be available in good time for January. Please see attached “Flyer” to promote the Challenge.

Rampage 2010 Another record entry with a full-house from Troops across the County. A really splendid day with good teamwork and lots of fun. New bases this year included rifle shooting, pioneering, “Rokit” and the infamous “Black Hole” fresh from Peak. Winners this year were Biggin & Hartington – see attached for full set of results.

Fastest time for the Walk was 3 hours 19 minutes by Aquila ESU „D‟ team and for the Challenge 2 hours 34 minutes by 12th Halifax Sea Scouts „A‟ Team – knocking 14 minutes off the previous record – how long can we keep on breaking the previous year‟s record I wonder?? Please see attached tables of results.

Our next ADCs meeting is set for 23rd November at Alfreton Fire Station – 8.00pm. We will look at the Outdoor Challenge Plus Guidance Sheet at this meeting. Please make sure your District is represented.

Chief Scouts Gold Awards The next presentation will be at County Hall in Matlock on February 6th 2011. To date I have 12 names- since Peak, so please keep them coming in. “Chilly Challenge” We now have a winner for the design of the new Chilly Challenge pennant, Nikita form 1st Pinxton in Alfreton District

pleased to have attracted an entry from quite a few new units both from within Derbyshire and further afield.

We had a total of 56 teams (an increase of 24%) entered for both events – 32 for the Walk and 24 for the Challenge. We were well

Dave MacAlister ACC (Scouts) E-mail: acc-scouts@derbyshirescouts.org

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The Highest Peak On August Bank Holiday Monday a group of Scouts from Whitwell ascended to the highest point in England, Scafell Pike in the Lake District at 3209 ft (978 metres) above sea level.

£6,000 is needed to meet urgent repairs. We will also take this opportunity to refurbish and replace the toilets and kitchen and generally improve the feel of the hall. Our fundraising news will be issued on a regular basis with the amount raised to date, what works we have been able to achieve, fundraising success stories and thanks to all our fundraising heroes.

This was one of series of expeditions as part of the Hikes Away activity badge. Scafell Pike is one of three mountains that make up the National Three Peaks Challenge, the others being Ben Nevis in Scotland and Snowdon in Wales. The Scouts hope to conquer the other two mountains in the future. The Scouts were James Bennett (13), Alex Mellor (13), Daniel Pickwell (12), Ronan Smith (12), Oliver Riddell (12), Alex Edson (11) and Alan Watson (11). They were accompanied by Craig Edson, David Ellis, Jane & Stuart Riddell, William Riddell, Andy Pickwell and Jake Mellor.

3rd Codnor Scout Group The Scout Hall at Codnor is in need of major refurbishment and we are committed to raising the funds necessary to se-cure the long term future of Scouting in Codnor. Our target is to raise over £18,000 of which approximately

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175th Derby Continue To Grow A successful Derby Scout Group that has already had to expand into a second building to keep up with growing demand has opened its third section for eight to ten year olds. The new Cub Scout pack will be known as “Jaguar” and meet on a Tuesday evening at the 175th Derby Scout Group‟s Stratford Road Hill Top headquarters. The group – which also has facilities in Breadsall village – also hosts Beaver and Scout sections for six to eight and t en to 1 4 year old s respectively; as well as the active Titan Explorer Scout Unit for 14 to 18 year olds.

At the opening event on 14 September, the thirteen new members of the Jaguar Cub Scout pack got to know each other by taking part in a number of games and the traditional Grand Howl. They also met their brand new Cub Scout Leader, Chris James. In the next few weeks, the Cub Scouts will be working towards their Promise Challenge and Faith badges, which will involve a visit to the Gurdwara; in addition to a range of games and other activities. They also plan to do a litter pick at the local community centre, to get the Cub Scouts involved in doing something for the local community.

Peak District At Gulliver’s Jamboree Day On the 2nd of October Peak District Beavers with a few Cub Scouts to make up numbers had an adventure around Gulliver‟s kingdom in Matlock for the jamboree weekend.. Seventeen Young people thoroughly enjoyed the day with comments such as “I really enjoyed the dinosaur ride” “The best bit was the log flume” “The best part of my day was all of it” “I am really tired now but not that tired “ “I enjoyed the big rollercoaster best”

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RAG Assessments Where are you with yours? Where it is happening a few projects are being started. There is currently a bid in to the Freemasons Grand Charity for some £5000 worth of funding to support projects in Peak & High Peak based on Rag assessment findings.

www.rolls-royce.com/careers The event is open to the public and will be advertised externally.

World Scout Jamboree Places

Rolls-Royce plc Apprentice Recruitment Evening

The Apprentice Development team, current apprentices and recruitment advisors will be available to answer questions about the programme and provide further information. Applications are now open for the Derby site, for Apprentices starting in September 2011, and will close on Friday 19th November. Other site opening dates are online. All applications are managed through our online system at

This is a tree planting community enterprise promoting the planting of a million native trees throughout Derbyshire in the next 10 years. All trees will be recognised by a sponsorship or dedicated plaque. The aim is for the planting to improve our surroundings environmentally, socially and economically. The organisation is looking for all types of help such as sponsorship, suggestions where to plant trees, tree planting or even joining to promote the cause.

I would like to think all District have completed by the end of January.

On Thursday 4th November, at the Learning and Development Centre, Wilmore Road, Derby, Rolls-Royce is holding an informal recruitment evening for anyone interested in finding out more about our award-winning Apprentice programmes.

‘Million Trees Derbyshire’

If you are interested, please contact Anthony Broderick on 01332 369 400 or e-mail anthony.broderick@btinternet. co.uk or visit their website at: www.milliontreesderbyshire.co.uk/

Space has become available within the Derbyshire units going to the 22nd World Scout Jamboree in Sweden in 2011. This is due to some participants having to drop out for various reasons, It is important that we try and fill these vacancies urgently. The total cost of attending the World Scout Jamboree is £2000 and arrangements to pay this amount will be discussed with the Unit Leaders. For mo r e information you can contact G i l l B e a s l e y Der went Unit Leader on beasley_gsl@hotmail.co.uk

T hi n k yo u know Scouting? Think again The Scout Association has produced a new video resource which can be downloaded from the Brand Centre section of www.scouts.org.uk which is aimed at recruiting volunteers into Scouting. The video is also available on the Scout Associations You Tube Channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/ UKScoutAssociation

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Royal Navy Recognition A group of Sea Scouts from Long Eaton has once again managed to impress inspectors from the Royal Navy; leading to the renewal of their proud status as one of only 101 RN recognised Sea Scout groups in the country. Despite their unlikely location miles from the sea, the group benefits from a number of local facilities at which they are able to undertake a wide-range of water sports and other activities. Their extensive canal-side facilities on Tamworth Road, Long Eaton connect directly to the nearby Scout Activity Centre at Trent Lock and the Trent Valley Sailing Club via a stretch of the Erewash Canal. As one of only 101 Royal Navy Recognised Sea Scout Groups across the UK – and the only one in Derbyshire – the group undergoes an inspection every 18 months. The group has held RN recognition for much of its 75 year history. The proud Group Scout Leader, Mark Elm, explained the importance of this recognition: “Our affiliation with the Royal Navy allows us access to significant additional funding opportunities and resources specifically allocated only to Royal Navy Recognised Sea Scout Groups. It also provides us with access to the “big four” events that the scheme lays on each year, including a swimming gala at HMS Rayleigh in February, the RN Sea Scout

Summer camp in May each year; Soccer Sixes in September and the RN Explorer camp held in October each year, all held at the training ship HMS Bristol in Portsmouth.”

Scout Active Support News Jean Roulinson Welcome to the latest new Active Support Unit at Derwent and Dove District who are now up and running. There are a few Districts without a Support Unit. I hope DCs will consider setting one up, it‟s very easy and great for support at District events using the skills of adults who cannot commit to a regular role in Scouting. Our annual quiz will take place next March, thanks to Chesterfield District for hosting it. The St. Patrick‟s Day Quiz will take place at The Olde House Inn, Chesterfield on Thursday 17th March 2011 at 7.30pm. Teams of four, £4 per head to include a pie and pea supper. So please put the date in your diaries. I hope we can make this the usual enjoyable event.

DERBY NORTH DISTRICT BADGE Written by Jack Antliff, DC Derby North in 1958 - 1966 who is now in his 97th year and still takes an interest in Scouting. Derby North District was the first of the three districts in

Derby to be represented by an emblem, and thus, in 1965, the Derby North e mb l e m appeared, designed by Jack Antliff the DC at that time. The area covered by the Derby North District is the least industrial of the areas coordinated by the Derby Area Scout Council, and thus the emblem was designed to show the more rural nature of the area covered by the groups that form the Derby North District. The trees, the rivers and the lakes are indicative of the Derbyshire countryside, whilst the modern building set amongst the tress is symbolic of the educational aspects created by the Derbyshire Colleges of High Education (now Derby University) situated within the area of the Derby North District, and with which many members have connections and associations. The stag‟s head is symbolic of the Derby North District‟s connection with the Derbyshire County Council and the Derby City Council.

Peak Souvenirs Did you go to Peak 2010 and maybe ran out of money and could not order any badges. Well it is not to late. Just email johnthorne@uwclub.net and order a set at £12.50p which includes postage. Also we have souvenirs left at below cost prices. We have mugs, glasses, boxed pens, bags, crystal pyramids, all with the peak logo on, and many oddments. Just e-mail John on the above address.

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Phoenix Scout Active Support Unit From the ashes of the Scout Fellowship rises Phoenix Active support. Off the back of many great years of being part of Phoenix VSU / Scout Network we wanted to carry on the tradition of the name but in yet another new form – Active support. We have managed to attract some old members and other people from around the county and afar to join. Do you want to be part of it? We are county Active support with members spread as far a field as Sheffield, Chesterfield, Birmingham and even down on the south coast. Although we were around towards the end of fellowship times its only now that we are becoming more “Active” with a membership of around 30 people and an age range as diverse as from the early 20s to the mid 50s we have a great mix of people with varied talents and ex p er ie nc es from Hill W alk ing to Drama, Guide C o u n t y Commissioners t o Photographers. Our first aim is for us all too still be part of

the movement, with a lot of us not being able to commit to be a full time leader but to help and assist at events in Derbyshire throughout the scouting year. We also meet up socially as a group most recently on a walk up the Alport Valley to the Four Inns Memorial and to the Scout Hut owned by a Sheffield Scout Group. Annually as a group we hope to take on the responsibility of cleaning the Four Inns memorial maybe tying it in with some Four Inns training. We hope to get another walk in before Christmas then it will be onto the County Ball at The Round house. We also hope to take part in the running of the Derby area cross country and bring back the Phoenix Fun Run in 2011. For more information don‟t hesitate to drop me an email petehogg@hotmail.co.uk or phone on 07929637279 .

Northern Lights is simply the biggest Scouting event to ever hit the North East of England and we want everyone to be touched by it. We aim to celebrate the best of Scouting in the North East by showcasing what we do, why we do it and the fantastic opportunities that we give to young people. We want to encourage people - young and old alike - to join us by inspiring more people to help us deliver the best. We will update our image by showing the region the excellent scouting which is already happening week by week in a spectacular, two and a half hour, interactive extravaganza of competition and fun. So come along to the Sheffield Arena for this unforgettable experience – Saturday July 9th 2011 and be part of our regional scouting family. There are 2 performances starting at 2.00 pm and 7.00 pm. Make a weekend of it by checking into the local campsites, which are offering special Northern Lights Packages.

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Peace Light 2010 New Sawley Methodist Church

As in previous years the International Peace Light from Bethlehem is due to arrive in the UK on Sun 13th Dec. as part of its journey across Europe, Russia, North and Central America. Now in its 24th year, the Peace Light from Bethlehem campaign was originally organised by the Austrian Broadcasting Company ORF (Linz) - and was part of a large charitable relief mission - Light into Darkness, for children in need in Austria and abroad. Since 1986, there has been a great deal of co-operation between Scouts and Guides as they act as couriers in many countries which has allowed the light to travel throughout Europe, such that the light is passed on 23 European Countries and for the past

few years on to North America, Mexico and Canada. Each year, a child from Upper Austria kindles a flame from the "Eternal Flame" from the Nativity Grotto in Bethlehem where Jesus was born. The light is then flown to Austria from where it is distributed at a Service of Dedication to delegations from across Europe who take it back, with a message of Peace, to their own countries for use at ecumenical services throughout the Continent. Scouts and Guides can then take the light on to other churches, hospitals, old people homes, prisons, and places of public, cultural and political importance - to anybody that appreciates the significance of the "gift". In past years the light has been presented to Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI, Mikhail Gorbatshow, the former King Hussain of Jordan, EU President Romano Prodi and other member of the European parliament in Strazbourg, the UN Troops in Kosovo and to Ground Zero, New York. Although plans are yet to be finalised, it is envisaged

that the light will be brought to New Sawley Methodist Church, Long Eaton around 14th Dec and during that week a Service of Reception will be held where the flame will be transferred to other lamps as part of its journey across the UK. In the past the service has been attended by the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of Erewash, our County Commissioner, Scouting r e p r e s e n t a t iv e s from Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Loughborough District, South Derbyshire, Ashfield District Fellowship, Members of the local Guide Association and the general public, many taking the light back to their local communities or passing the flame onto others. All are welcome to the service and to collect a light, there will be a limited amount of 7 day candles for sale on the day but it would be better if a suitable lamp is used â&#x20AC;&#x201C; details of lamps and safety suggestions are listed on the website. Full details of the project, distribution plans, photos from previous years and links to other Peace Light websites across the world can be f o u n d o n www.peacelight.org.uk . Gary Bates â&#x20AC;&#x201C; UK Peace Light Co-Ordinator.

Hello everyone Here follows some information about the 2011 Derbyshire Scouts adult offshore sailing weekend; as well as other offshore sailing opportunities through the Scout sail training o r g a n i sa t i o n , A d v e n t u r e s Offshore, in 2011 catering for all ages 12+. I‟d be grateful if you could circulate this to anyone that may be interested; including Explorer & Network leaders in particular. :: Standard weekends Standard two day weekends are available throughout the season from April-October from Ipswich on the east coast. A great way to get your first taste of offshore sailing – a fun, hands on, introduction to the activity suitable for all ages 12+ that could involve exploring some of the picturesque east coast rivers and harbours. :: Long weekends Longer trips over the bank holiday weekends provide the opportunity to go further afield, possibly to France, Belgium or – remaining in the UK – up to central London. Still suitable for first-timers, but also a great way for those who have been before to build on their experience by undertaking a proper passage. Price £159 per person. :: Longer trips, including the Tall Ships Race The boats will be joining the Tall Ships Race festivities in Stavanger, Norway, before racing to Sweden. There will be a lengthy North Sea delivery/ cruise leg out to Norway beforehand, and the return trip to the UK is split into three parts; taking in Denmark, Germany and Holland. Prices range from £385 to £595 (excluding travel);

with bursaries available for deserving cases. The race leg is only available to those aged 15-25 (and so is ideal for Explorers and Network), but the other parts are suitable for anyone aged 15+. No experience necessary, but again for those that do have some prior experience this is a great opportunity to extend that experience by undertaking a lengthy passage. These trips can be used as the QSA/DoE Gold residential project and there is the opportunity to gain the RYA Competent Crew qualification. Tall Ships programme 2011 l e a f l e t : h t t p : / / www.adventuresoffshore.co.uk /tall_ships/TS%20Leaflet% 202011 %20 t wo %2 0page % 20leaflet.pdf

:: Special trip for Derbyshire Network/leaders/supporters Following successful weekend trips in previous years, this year we‟re planning to go further afield (possibly Belgium) with a long weekend over the May Day bank holiday weekend (29 April – 2 May 2011). This trip is open to a ll a dul t me mb e r s o f Derbyshire Scouting, including Network, leaders, SAS and other supporters. No prior

experience is necessary and this will be a great trip for getting a taste of the activity before perhaps bringing along your own group! For full information, please visit http:// www.derbyshirenetwork.org.uk/ events/net wor ksailing/2011/ index.php. :: Further information Adventures Offshore is a Scout sail training charity based in Ipswich with over 45 years experience providing offshore sailing opportunities to Scouts and other groups. We operate two near-identical 49 foot yachts – Oyster 49 ketches specially fitted out for sail training and with room for 11 crew plus 2/3 afterguard. They can be booked together or independently; with opportunities available for groups and individuals. All trips are led by our experienced and professionally qualified – albeit volunteer – afterguard but allow the crew to get hands on and take part in all aspects of running the boats. Please visit the website http:// www.adventuresoffshore.co.uk or call the office on 01206 3 8 5 0 7 1 begin_of_the_skype_highlightin g 01206 385071 end_of_the_skype_hi ghlighting for further information.

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2010 SCORING (out of 100)

Rampage Team

Troop

Ab/ Bould

Skis

Rifle Shoot

Fire Light

Crate Stack

Pioneering

Black Hole

Rokit

Totals

Position

583

74 75 88 83

81 82 49 61

52 49 61 54

49 47 42 55

72 88 74 88

86 82 93 90

70 90 85 80

40 10 30 10

524 523 522 521

2 3 4 5

20 1 19 18

Biggin & Hartington 3rd Long Eaton 1st Duffield 149th Derby 86th Derby

10 8 9 7 17 21 16 12 4 6 22 14 3 23 15 11

2nd Swanwick 107th Derby 17th Buxton 125th Derby 5th Matlock 1st Chapel 135th Derby 118th Derby 131st Derby 35th Derby 21st Ilkeston 147th Derby 1st Belper 137th Derby 20th Derby 173rd Derby

85 87 88 88 88 89 86 89 88 88 87 89 73 69 71 72

82 64 62 67 27 32 28 68 31 42 38 18 19 25 26 38

43 63 42 53 50 50 54 48 41 47 46 53 45 58 45 25

58 46 50 47 66 50 51 32 56 54 54 49 46 51 33 42

92 65 88 70 67 80 95 59 85 82 82 86 60 69 90 58

90 92 75 92 90 78 50 80 84 69 92 70 73 65 80 80

70 100 80 80 65 85 60 75 75 75 50 80 95 70 75 60

0 0 30 10 50 30 50 20 10 10 10 0 30 30 0 30

520 517 515 507 503 494 474 471 470 467 459 445 441 437 420 405

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21

1st Openwoodgate

395

24 13

1st Holbrook Guides 27th Derby

87 71

30 19

35 32

20 37

44 94

83 83

70 50

20 0

389 386

23 24

Highest base score

100

Lowest base score

Derbyshire Scouts Firework Events Friday 5th November Who? Where? When? How much? Other details Web link

4th Ilkeston Scout group Wardlow Road, off Heanor Road, Ilkeston. Free parking available at Ilkeston hospital. Fire lit 1900 / Fireworks 1945 £2 entry (free for under-5s) Hot food, tuck shop and bar available. http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=168043403209639

Saturday 6th November Who? Where? When? How much? Other details

Willington Scout group Parish playing field, Twyford Road, Willington Opens 1830 / Fireworks 1900 Free! (Firework donations for next year invited) Food and drink on sale

Who? Where? When? How much? Other details

Sandiacre Scout group Stanton Road, Sandiacre Opens 1830 / Fire lit 1900 / Fireworks 1930 £2 entry (free for under-5s) Various stalls; including tombola, refreshments, etc

Who? Where? When? How much? Other details Web link

35th Derby Scout group Watson Street, Derby Opens 1830 Adults £1 / Children 50p Bonfire, fireworks, BBQ, bar and more! http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=126074854112801

Saturday 13th November Who? Where? When? How much? Other details

15th Long Eaton Sea Scout group Tamworth Road (next to the canal bridge), Long Eaton Opens 1830 Adults £2 / Children £1 / under-5s free Bar and BBQ available

Month

Day

Date

Modules

Venue

January

Monday

Scout & Guide, Derby

Wednesday

15th Matlock

Wednesday

Ilkeston Fire Station

Saturday (am)

Ilkeston Fire Station

Saturday (pm)

Ilkeston Fire Station

Sunday (am)

Chesterfield Fire Stn

Sunday (pm)

Chesterfield Fire Stn

Wednesday

Safeguarding

Notts Road, Fire Stn

Thursday

Chesterfield Fire Stn

Tuesday

Alfreton Fire Station

Saturday (am)

Willington

Saturday (am)

Willington

Sunday (am)

15th Matlock

Sunday (am)

15th Matlock

Monday

Bakewell

Wednesday

Safeguarding

Alfreton

Tuesday

Notts Road, Fire Stn

Tuesday

Staveley Fire Station

February

March

April