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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 [email protected] for inclusion. Deadline for next issue: 26th June 2011!

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More girls than boys join Scouts in Derbyshire for first time ever

More girls than boys joined the Scouts in Derbyshire for the first time ever this year. Part of a wider national trend, the news comes as The Scout Association publishes its membership Census for 2010-11. The 71% rise in female youth membership over five years underlines the fact that Scouting is the largest co-educational youth Movement in Derbyshire and the country more widely. On the back of 6 consecutive years of growth, combined youth and adult membership in Derbyshire now stands at over nine thousand. This picture has been replicated in the country more widely. In the UK as a whole, 4,330 girls joined the Movement compared to 3,796 boys in the past year. Total membership has also passed half a million, (507867).

Girls have been part of the Scout Movement since 1976. However, recent years have seen a significant rise in the number joining the adventure nationally, with an enormous 88% rise in female youth membership since 2005. The impressive growth seen in recent years in Derbyshire means that waiting lists to join Scouting remain at an all-time high. There is a huge need for more adult Leaders to cope with demand from young people. The current waiting list to join Scouting in the county stands at over 460. Our MDM, Dan Weaver, informed media across Derbyshire of these impressive figures stating: “These latest figures really do show that Scouting is for everyone – certainly not just for boys. Our wide ranging programme of exciting activities is continuing to attract young people from all backgrounds. However, to keep up with this demand we would appeal to adults to consider giving some of their free time to Scouting. Our aim is to ensure that every young person that wants to experience what Scouting in Derbyshire has to offer is able to do so.” Will Fuller, an Explorer Scout from Long Eaton also involved in the publicity, said: “In Scouting you learn so many great skills and have real adventures. My best experience this year was taking part in the Tall Ships Race from Antwerp in Belgium to Aalborg in Denmark. It was an adventure and a great way to meet new people.”

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Hi I hope you are all enjoying this prolonged spell of good weather. I do know lot‟s of you are taking advantage to offer first class Scouting around the County. I am also aware there has been a lot of good PR raising the profile of Derbyshire Scouting. An excellent Days football at Derby County some 1100 Scouts & Guides taking part lots on the pitch at the start at half time and then again at the end taking shot‟s at Rammie the Derby mascot. I am also told we were on TV at night. There was also the DMDU (Derbyshire Mobile Display Unit) there which attracted some attention and was instrumental in recruiting a new leader. But more importantly the Scouts & Guides had a great day waving foam hands and cheering when Derby scored. Look out for next years date. The Four Inns walk some 400 competitors many from outside Scouting were again full of praise for this years event. Again lots of publicity for Derbyshire Scouting down the route in the form of roadside banners. Results on www.fourinnswalk.org 6hrs 50 being the winning time!! More elsewhere I am sure but brilliant to see Derbyshire Cub Scouts celebrating 95 years of Cub Scouting at Carsington well done to Tracy and her small team it really was a great success. Again the DMDU attracting a lot of attention and raising the profile of Derbyshire Scouting with the general public. Thanks also to Chris and team for the SOS skills day at Spitewinter much praise from the participants, who enjoyed seeing /learning some new practical skills. I think there is already a date for a larger scale event next year. Concerns within the County are the ongoing need to recruit more adults to enable us to offer Scouting to those on our Joining lists the census shows there are some 465 and we feel most of those could start tomorrow given the provision. I will be asking Rita to work with Districts to see if we can come up with some new ways of solving this problem. Leicestershire having focused on this last year finding some 50 adults across the sections. Could we do that?

As you are aware it is not only new provision where we need Adults Talking to a GSL from Derby North recently and a very successful colony could be at threat without recruitment. A problem I hear elsewhere. If you have been successful in attracting adults please share the ”how” . Must just mention an innovative approach by the Wirksworth group who have passed their Cub Scout waiting list on to Derbyshire scouts “cyber Scouts” so they are getting Scouting whilst Wirksworth find leadership. We are all interested in the current Freemasons Grand Charity sponsored work the RDS is leading for us in High Peak and Peak district s. I am looking to that delivering some real development in the two districts. Speaking of which we really need some existing enthusiastic leaders to Man the national Mobile display unit at the Bakewell show. There will be some training from the RDS. I would like to think we could attract 6 people / district . I will be writing to your DC‟s asking if they are aware of anyone who would like to get involved in recruitment. If you would like to volunteer please let Jacqui know asap :- [email protected] These could form the nucleus of the team I have spoken about in the past that would be available to support all districts at recruitment events. More specific details to DC‟s in the near future. As for the Census as a county we increased by 0.4% whilst far short of the national objective of 3-5% / year growth, given the massive year we all had with Peak then perhaps understandable. Finally Myself and Simon (ACC Int) had some time with the Jamboree contingent at Spitwinter recently who all look set to do Derbyshire proud in Sweden. I also keep meeting members most recently yesterday who are all getting more & more excited. I look forward to seeing some of the contingent at the AGM in June. Please keep on enjoying your Scouting, myself and the team look forward to seeing you at various events & AGMs please do come and give us your thoughts and ideas. Tom

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Training Out & About It has been really good to meet new leaders whilst out delivering training around the county and is good to know the new style of training diary is appreciated. Module 15 was delivered to 10 leaders from Peak, High Peak and Chesterfield districts some of whom had been unable to access training weekends at drum hill. Bookings I would ask everyone to ensure that bookings forms for courses are completed and returned to the County Administrator at least 2 weeks before the course runs. Occasionally we have to cancel or change course venues and if we have not received a booking form will not be able to contact you. Booking forms can be obtained from the training section of the county web site. ht t p:/ /t raining. derbyshirescout s.org/ index.php?Content=Downloads

Communications You can Facebook the County at: www.facebook.com/derbyshirescouts You can follow us on twitter at: @derbyshirescout Contact Dan Weaver (Media Development Manager): [email protected] Send K.Scout Your News: [email protected]

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A VIEW FROM THE CHAIR Carole Grew Hi and I hope that you are enjoying the good weather – this may be our summer of course!! I know you are all busy but please allow me to once again remind you all that the county executive will be looking for new elected members, Margaret Hooley, Dave MacAlister and Phil Roberts have all served their 3 years. Please put your thinking caps on now, talk to those in your district who you feel may be able to contribute. This could be your chance to get a voice on the executive. We are especially interested to see more young people coming forward, we need their input and their challenges “Why do you do that?” is a very useful question sometime and one we do not ask ourselves often enough. Elected members have to be scouters we meet 6 -8 times per year and meetings are usually Alfreton Fire Station or Drum Hill We are going to be running some training for executives - county and district so don‟t worry if you are not sure what you are letting yourself in for – it will all become clear! Carole

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ur news o y s u d n e S one field to another or from a Supervision of young people road to a track) or crossing the in outdoor activities road. For those in adventurous The importance of risk assessment and head counts in groups During recent activities, it has been brought to my attention that supervision of our young members has not been as good as it could have been. I would like to remind you all of the recent changes to Risk Assessments and the introduction of regular headcounts as detailed below. The Scout Association rules and guidance require risk assessments be carried out for all activities. A risk assessment allows those running the activity to identify potential hazards and to take steps to minimise these whilst delivering an exciting activity to the young people in their care. In addition The Scout Association rules and guidance sets out adult to young people ratios in certain circumstances and in others these should be determined by a risk assessment. However, some people may rely too heavily on these ratios in terms of monitoring the group and need to consider the importance of when head counts need to be conducted, where and by whom.

activities it could be when paddling around a bend, moving around a rocky outcrop or, generally, when moving in poor visibility. Furthermore, for larger groups, it should be agreed as to who conducts these to remove the expectation that these will be conducted by someone else.

D of E Silver Expedition Just a quick note to enquire if any units will be running a D of E silver qualifying venture in September as I have 2 Explorers who are looking for a team to join so they can complete their silver award? They are 16yr old and both male from Belper Area? Thanks, Paul, Belper DESC.

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Queen Scout Award Roll Of Honour Mel Dyson

Risk Assessment A risk assessment must be carried out for all activities but this does not need to be a time consuming process. More important is that a risk assessment is regularly reviewed both before and during an activity. Experience shows it is often the activity which is run regularly with little perceived risk where incidents may occur. Regular reassessment of familiar activities will allow those running the activity to identify changes in the risks over time. Further information can be found in factsheet FS120000 Activities – Risk Assessment.

One of my tasks before I finish as QSA Coordinator at the end of May, is to try to put together a 'roll of honour' list of all QS Award holders in the County, where ever the award was gained. Can I ask through your good selves if you can forward a request to Groups etc for any QS's which qualify to go on the list. I need the name, date of achievement and the Group/Unit they were with. I have 7th Dronfield and 173rd Chaddesden list so far plus all recipients since I took over in 2006.

Head Counts It is difficult to be prescriptive as to when head counts should be done. It is important that these are considered for all age groups in all outdoor activities and, specifically, when young people are moving as a group. A considered view is that these should be done when there is a change of terrain or overcoming a particular hazard. In the younger age groups this could be done when a walking group moves from one terrain to another (eg from

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Derbyshire was pleased and proud to honour Derbyshire Scouters and supporters at the annual St George‟s Day awards ceremony. The time, enthusiasm and dedication shown and given so willingly by so many is much appreciated by all in the County. There were two Bar to the Silver Acorn awards, our County Commissioner Tom who received his award from Rebecca and Nicholas Riley, two young members of the association from Chesterfield and Lesley Jarvis from South Derbyshire. Dean Smith our Regional Commissioner presented the other awards on behalf of Scouting. There were seven Derbyshire Stars awarded this year. Three Awards for Merit were also presented at the evening, Kate Mitchell, Wendy Bungay and Duncan Davis. Christine Milnes and Barry Sewards will be presented with their awards at a later date locally. Please contact Ros Heydon if you need any advice or support about Awards. Many congratulations to all.

Bar to the Silver Acorn Thomas Stoddart County Commissioner Tom has been involved in adult leadership as a „grown up cub scout‟ for over 36 years and still has as much enthusiasm as when he started. Lesley Jarvis District Appointments Chair, District SAS Manager South Derbyshire Lesley began her leadership in scouting as an Assistant Cub Scout leader in 1971 and her dedicated and diligent support to scouting has never wavered.

Silver Acorn Recipients David Ellis District Commissioner East Scarsdale During David‟s 32 years of involvement in the movement he has consistently promoted the very best in Scouting. He is a good team player and the fact that Scouting is a movement fits well with his beliefs.

Michael Fitchett District Scout Active Support member, Derby North Mick‟s scouting life commenced in 1984, he was awarded the medal of merit in 2001 and continued in his role as ADC until 2008 when he became a very active member of the District Scout Fellowship. Christine Milnes Assistant Cub Scout Leader 1st Belper, Belper District Christine‟s service with the Derbyshire Scout Association has continued for over 44 consecutive year mainly with the Cub section and also leader training. Martin Platts District Commissioner Chesterfield, District SAS member, Training Adviser Martin has been involved in adult Scouting for over 32 years. He is always eager to share his own love and enthusiasm for Scouting and through this has generated & strengthened links with both his own community and also those in Holland, Germany and the USA. Nigel Redfern Scout Leader 1st Sawley, District SAS member, Assistant Camp Warden, Long Eaton Nigel has been involved in Scouting for over 30 years. The „fun & out‟ in Scouting are always prominent for Nigel and his attitude of „we can do that‟ means things do get done. Alan Sowter District Appointments Chairman, District Exec. Member, District Scout Leader, District SAS member, Derby East Alan has been scouting in Derbyshire for in excess of 34 years and Chair of Trustees for Flying High for as long as anyone can remember.

Derbyshire Star Recipients Keith and Lynn Flux Supporters of 135th Derby Scout Group Keith was one of the earliest members of the original 135th Troop in 1953. They form a great partnership and are truly supportive of the next generation of leadership in the 135th family.

Barry Sewards Barry has supported Derbyshire Scouting over many years. From generators, cabins or vans to transporting Scouting equipment around the County, he has always made these freely available, be it for Derby South, Beaver Bonanza, Drum Hill or any Derbyshire Scouting activity.

John Glaze Chair of Management committee 1st Melbourne Scout Group John is frequently seen tools in hand fixing and repairing the headquarters. He has improved and invigorated the committee.

David Stephenson Executive committee member 7th Dronfield Scout Group David has been a tireless supporter of the Scout Group, he epitomizes the „background‟ supporter of scouting without whom the Organisation would not run so smoothly.

Karen Riley Helper with 18th Chesterfield Scout Group Karen has supported the group for more than 20 years. The saying „ask a busy person‟ really does apply to her. She is extremely hardworking, very reliable, trustworthy and fun!

David Wakefield Chairman 118th Derby Scout Group Dave joined the 118th Scout Group as a committee member when his son joined Cubs some 25/26 years ago. He has been given this award for his ongoing enthusiasm, support and commitment to the Group.

By Royal Appointment 25 million people watching in the United Kingdom, 3 billion worldwide, yet only 250 Scouts were lucky enough to be in London, right on the front row. Derbyshire’s Dan Sandbrook was one of them. As a member of Derbyshire‟s Derwent WSJ Unit, I was selected to attend a Jamboree tailored “Scouts Speak Up” course, where I was trained to deal with any type of media interview. The potential opportunities as a result of this were phenomenal, but then, nobody had any idea that in April, ten media trained Scouts would be on Horseguards‟ Parade, talking to the media and representing the 30 million Scouts worldwide. The atmosphere in London was indescribable. As soon as I walked out of St. Pancras station, I could sense that this was no ordinary Friday morning. Walking down towards the Mall, the crowds were getting busier, flags were being sold left, right and centre and helicopters were buzzing around overhead. Dan and Bear on Horseguards’ Parade

The biggest obstacle between the meeting place and the station was Trafalgar Square. The location of one of the “Big Screens”, the place was packed and getting through was difficult, and Admiralty Arch was no better. Once through there, I quickly met up with Andrew Thorpe, the Scout Association's media officer and shortly afterwards, we were joined by the Chief Scout, Bear Grylls, and his son Jessie. The 10 of us moved into a compound on Horseguards‟ Parade The Scout compound (Top right in along with over 200 other Scouts and representatives of other this picture) gave everybody fantastic Youth organisations, such as the Guides and the Girl‟s Brigade. views of the procession. Given the size of the area and the number of people in it, everybody got a front row seat (without camping out for weeks!) Slowly, one by one, all the Royals and their guests made their way to Westminster, the Princes going first with Kate Middleton and her father bringing up the rear. The ceremony was played on loud speakers before the Royals made their way back to the Palace. It was now the time for the public to take to the Mall and see Chief Scout Bear Grylls and 250 Scouts lead the new couple and their families on the balcony at the the way down the Mall to Buckingham Pal- Palace. The Scouts were given the honour of leading the ace procession and as such we got to the front of the crowds to see the couple kiss. Walking down the Mall was amazing and the feeling of celebration was felt by everybody. The only disappointment of the day was that I didn‟t get to do any media work. An interview was planned with ITV, but the police wouldn't let the film crew into our area. However, this was only a minor setback. The day was one that I‟d never forget, the atmosphere was unforgettable and leading the nation to the Palace, I couldn‟t help but be filled with pride to be a Scout. It was a fantastic feeling.

Promotional material available through Jacquie Riley - County Administrator Pull Up Banners: 5 General Derbyshire Scouting Banners are now available to borrow for an event, recruitment, raising awareness etc. These give an brilliant instant impact available with different images:     

i.SCOUT DO YOU? i.ROCK COULD YOU? i.INSIRE CAN YOU? i.DARE WILL YOU? i.DID IT WILL YOU?

To arrange to book & borrow one or all of these pull up banners, please contact Jacquie Riley - County Administrator on 01332 841519 or [email protected] Spring loaded 'roll up' single sided banners Dimensions 800mm x 2000mm Silver anodized aluminium casing Quick and easy assembly Folding feet for stability TOP TIP !!!……. „Chat up your treasure‟……… If you have a little pot of money in your district or group I can highly recommend these pop up banners (so can your CC Mr Stoddart) as a valuable piece of kit for developing and profiling scouting. How ever did you manage without them ……….!!! Rita (Rita Hickin) [email protected]

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The beginning of the Easter holidays saw a group of Scouts and leaders from 1st Hathersage Scout Group set off on their annual Cycle Challenge. This year‟s challenge – „The Dragon‟s Claw‟ – followed the national cycle routes from Barmouth to Chester; a total distance of over 200 miles; taking in the sights of Caernarfon, Anglesey, Bangor and Abergele en-route. The journey was a difficult one, and there were tears and tantrums along the way, but this was confined to the leaders! The Scouts were amazing, completing the entire distance in just 4 days and showing fantastic drive and determination throughout and were a real credit to themselves and the group. The whole of the route seemed to be uphill, but day one saw the group conquer the highest peak on the tour. Day two taught us the valuable lesson that Angelsey is not flat, and day three saw us complete an overall total ascent of 4450 feet! The final day of the ride set off from Abergele and ended with the welcome sight of the group minibus surrounded by the support crew, family and friends at Chester Zoo. The purpose of this year‟s challenge was to raise money for Ashgate Hospice in Chesterfield in Memory of Ian Hill, a dear friend of the group. A huge „Well done‟

goes to everyone participated!

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1st Hathersage Scout Group would like to thank everyone who took part in the challenge; the riders, the leaders and the support crew for making this possible. We‟d also like to thank everyone who supported us along the way – we couldn‟t have done it without you! For the full story and pictures of the „dragon‟s Claw‟ cycle challenge, visit us at www.hathersage-scouts.org.uk and keep up with our future events by following us on twitter @1sthathersage

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Nights Away Has been replaced by 2 Residential Experiences Modules. Module 16 – Introduction to Residential Experiences is an essential requirement for a woodbadge. It is being run as weekend morning session (4 x this year) and as part of our residential ‘L of a weekend’. Validation needs to be carried out by a Training Adviser. M odule 38 – Skills for Residential Experiences is not essential for the woodbadge but provides opportunities to learn and develop skills needed for validation for a Nights Away Permit. Validation needs to be carried out by a Nights Away Adviser. An

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(Residential) Fri 9 – Sun 11 September at Spitewinter The following modules will be covered throughout the weekend so please do not submit an application for specific modules only: Module Module Module Module

16 17 18 38

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Introduction to Residential Experiences Activities Outdoors Practical Skills Skills for a Residential Experience

Please see the training section of the county website for details of further courses and applications forms.

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Friday 29th April not only was a GREAT day to celebrate a Royal wedding but brought together ten Scout Network members from Derbyshire at Ipswich abord Offshore Scout a 49 foot Oyster Yacht. We sailed in the Thames Area off the Suffolk and Kent coast from 29 April to 2 May over the bank holiday weekend. We called in at a number of marinas including Shotley, Gillingham and Burnham. A few of the crew found their sea legs quickly whilst some were unfortunate

enough to spend some time hanging over the guard rails, and I hasten to add it was not to look at the little fishies swimming along but provided them with some tea! Despite some crew members trying their best to hide from the vast amounts of spray coming off the bow even sat right at the aft (the back of the boat) large amount of water still founds its way to them, much to their disgust! We spotted seals basking in the Sun, were they not aware of the howling winds and cold spray! If in the future the opportunity arises to participate in offshore sailing then give it a go, it is great fun. A big thank you to our

Skipper, Adrain and our „Mates‟, Dan and Verity, thank you! Adventures Offshore is a Scout sail training charity with over 45 years of experience providing offshore sailing opportunities to Scouts and other groups. Opportunities range from weekends on the east coast; to 7 day+ international experiences, including the spectacular Tall Ships Race events each summer. Suitable for older Scouts through to Explorers, Network and adult groups. For more information, p l e a s e visitwww.adventuresoffshore.co.uk, e m a i l [email protected] or call 01206 385071

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FLYING HIGH 2012

Derby East Scout and Guide Gang Show

AUDITIONS Although Flying High is a Derby East Gang Show, members from other Scout Districts and Guide Divisions are welcome to audition. Full details of Flying High and application forms for auditions for the 2012 show are available on our website at www.flyinghigh.org.uk. Join our Facebook Group to keep up with the latest information - Flying High 2012. Flying High 2012 will be performed at the Derby Theatre, from 20th to 24th March 2012. Auditions are open to all members of the Scout and Guide Associations of age 8 years and above. The auditions will take place on Saturday 11th June and Saturday 25th June 2011 at Borrow Wood Primary School, Arundel Drive, Spondon. Applicants do not need to come to both, come on which date suits best at the following times: Cubs, Brownies, Scouts, Guides, Explorers and Young Leaders under the age of 16 years should come at 6.00pm, finish at 8.00pm. Please note that Cubs and Brownies must be 8 years of age at the time of the show. Applicants will be at the audition for the whole of the two hours and no one has to do anything on their own. Explorers and Young Leaders over the age of 16 years, Rangers, Scout Network, Scout and Guide Leaders and Scout Active Support members should come at 8.30pm, finish at 9.30pm. Uniform is not required for the auditions but please wear comfortable clothing and suitable footwear for movement. Everyone who attends will be notified of the result of the auditions as soon as possible afterwards. Rehearsals for those successful will take place on Saturday evenings commencing on Saturday 10th September 2011, at the Scout and Guide Centre, 120 Osmaston Road, Derby, with some additional specialist rehearsals as and when required. From Saturday 28th January 2012, rehearsals will take place at Borrow Wood Primary School, Spondon. Cast members will be expected to make a commitment to the show and attend all rehearsals. A subscription of 50p per week or preferably £10 in total, payable at the first rehearsal will be required to help us offset the huge cost of staging the show. Further details can be obtained from the Producer, Jean Roulinson Tel: 01332 671953, e-mail [email protected]

Calling all Beaver Scout Colonies I do hope you have received your Booking form for

Bonanza 5 on 3rd July 2011

from your ADC Beaver Scouts or District contact. Bookings close on 31st May – so make sure you have let Linda know that you are coming. (Additional numbers can be added in June)

The booking form is also on the Derbyshire website www.derbyshirescouts.org. Go to the end of the Beaver Scout pages – it’s in the download section.

If you are already booked in – then an information pack will be with you soon and your ADC will be handing out a wooden disk for you to decorate and bring on the day. The Bonanza 5 team have been very busy making sure that you have plenty of activities to help you “Explore the Elements with

Furry Fred”. The four Lands – Earth. Air, Fire and Water are packed full of exciting (as well as some quieter) things to do including archery: a d v e n t u r e courses: air cannons: dragon ride: hands-on experiments: grass sledging: mazes: rope bridge: mud hut building: story-telling, dancing and lots more! There are also people to meet including Furry Fred! So hurry up and get booked in for an amazing day of fun – but don’t forget your packed lunch + sun-screen! See you all on 3rd July!! Joy Templer – aka “Red Fox” – ACC Beaver Scouts – Derbyshire PS – Don’t forget to tell me if you have completed six of Furry Fred’s County Challenges. Post a letter or email me to let me know what you have done (photographs are always welcome) and I can send you a certificate! [email protected]

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Calling all District Commissioners, Cub and Scout Leaders, Explorer Scout, Network and SAS Members The Bonanza 5 teams need your help to set up, add the finishing touches and run the activity bases for Bonanza 5 on Sunday 3rd July.

CAN YOU HELP? What is Bonanza 5? This is a County Fun Day for Derbyshire’s Beaver Scouts – over 1,500 of them!. The theme is “Exploring the Elements” – Earth, Air, Fire and Water. Although the day if for Beaver Scouts all the adults have lots of fun too!

When + Where is it? Sunday 3rd July 2011 - but we are setting up at Drumhill from Friday 1st July and all through Saturday 2nd

How can we help? We need people (with a Scout/Guide CRB) who are not directly involved with the Beaver Scout section to help with the bases on each Land and some stewards to help the Core Team (approx 12 – ideal job for Explorer Scouts). Bases include: games, adventure courses, crafts, puzzles, mazes and loads more! Some activities need specialist supervision; others just need an adult to show them what to do. Do you like dressing up and chatting to children? We need a few “wandering characters” too!

When do you need us? Definitely on

Sunday 3rd July (from 8.30am to 4.30pm) but also on Saturday 2nd (or even Friday evening). We can offer overnight camping space (and possibly some indoor accommodation) as well as food on Saturday and Sunday (for a small

Who do we contact? Check which Land your District is creating (see below) and contact your ADC Beaver Scouts or the Land Leader to find out which bases/ activities need your help. FIRE: Alfreton, Derby South, Ripley + Heanor C o nt a c t : M a n d y D o yl e [email protected]



EARTH: Derby East, Derbyshire Dales, Ilkeston, Long Eaton C o n t a c t : L i z B a r r a t t – [email protected]

WATER: Chesterfield: Dronfield: East Scarsdale, High Peak: Peak Contact: Lorna Sellers – [email protected] AIR: Derby North, Derwent + Dove, South Derbyshire Contacts: Dot Asquith – [email protected], Andy Austen – [email protected] Hilary Maltby – [email protected]

CORE TEAM: If you are able to help with the stewards team – contact Joy Templer ACC Beaver Scouts on 01332 515293 or via email: acc [email protected] PLEASE COME AND JOIN US FOR A GREAT DAY Nothing can be as rewarding as the smile on the face of a Beaver Scout who is having loads of fun! Remember – the Beaver Scouts of today are the Queen’s Scouts of tomorrow – help us give them a taste of just how exciting the “out” in Scouting can be! If you want any further information or are having trouble reaching the right contact person then please get in touch with me – Joy – the ACC Beaver Scouts. [email protected]

EWS N T U O C S CUB ub Scouts –Tracy Lugg ACC C

What have Belper & District Cubs been up? Well, in January there was the canoeing in the local swimming pool with 19 Cubs gaining the British Canoe Union PaddlePower Start Certificate and the Cub Water Activities Badge. They even found time to play games such as crocodiles (see

There are plenty more district activities to come before the summer break, including a sixer & seconder camp in Leicestershire, a trip to the Gilwell Funday and Sailing on Carsington Water. On top of all these activities Cubs have been busy having fun in their own groups. A number of packs have visited the local secondary school to take part in cooking, IT, bird/bat box making and many more activities using the school‟s resources. One pack recently organised a “Cubs Got Talent” competition – Simon Cowell declined the offer to be a judge!! A Cub from 1st Duffield Ecclesbourne won the competition to design the County Cub 95 th Anniversay Badge, what talented Cubs we have. Tricia Hudson ADC (Cubs) Belper District

Well done Derbyshire Cubs. You were amazing. picture) where they walk from one side of the pool to the other underneath the upturned canoe, don‟t worry there was plenty of air to breathe! Then in February there was the Winter Competition. Teams of Cubs gained points in activities based on the Cub Programme, extra points were given for smartness and being prepared. BP would have been proud of these knowledgeable young people. It was a very close competition with 1st Duffield Ecclesbourne winning the trophy, see picture. (It‟s almost as big as them!!)

Sunday 10th April was a beautiful, spring day and very warm too, but the Cubs in our county did not let the heat put them off their stride. After a short opening and the me dal presentations for the winners of the badge design competition, they set off at a roaring pace and completed the 8 mile challenge in record time. Over 500 cubs took part in the event and each one deserved their challenge badge designed by Joe McDermott from 1st Duffield (Ecclesbourne Pack)

EWS N T U O C S CUB ub Scouts –Tracy Lugg ACC C

Thank you to all those who helped run the event including the Derbyshire Scout Mountain Bike team and Mountain Rescue who were on hand to administer first aid. (They are also excellent balloon blowers!) Thanks also to the leaders and parents who supported the walk, giving up their Sunday to earn themselves blisters and sun burn - your cubs will now know that they are part of a much bigger organisation. Thank you too to those who took the time to thank the organisers. These events are not easy to arrange but worthwhile when you know the participants have had a good day. If you have any ideas for future cub events then why not drop me an e-mail via the Derbyshire website. Now to something for the big cubs. SHIREE

has been given the thumbs up from the five regional County Commissioners due to the high level of interest registered by you. And I do mean by you – Derbyshire registered the greatest number of leaders by a large margin so well done. The camp is to be help at the John Lowther Centre in Northamptonshire over the weekend beginning 18th May 2012. Keep a look out for the booking form via e-mail and in K.scout or keep asking your ADC, I would hate you to miss out on a place.

       Dave MacAlister The ACC (Scouts) view on the Scout Section Across The County

Welsh Scout Council’s Dragon Award 

This award seems to be catching on around the County, we have had a good number of Bronze Awards presented to

downloaded via the website) Upon completion, contact your ACC who will arrange to present your badges – he will even provide them! – now that‟s got to be good! Challenge Award Troop Guidance Sheets

our Scouts and to our Leaders too. The last presentation was to 1st Sawley from Long Eaton District who gained another 9 Bronze Awards and are well on the way to achieving their Silver awards. Dave was pleased to present the awards at their Troop meeting in March albeit not all were present – perhaps they were away camping! Scouts from 86th Derby have also gained awards this year – with still more to come.

Following reviews at our County ADCs‟ meetings we have now completed the review of the Challenge Awards and the Troop Guidance Sheets are now available to download from the website. The Troop Monitor is also available to download. These are all intended to help Leaders implement the progressive award scheme and help towards all our Scouts gaining their Chief Scouts Awards. Rampage 2011 Details are now available for this year‟s Rampage – downloadable from the website - Scout section. Last year this was a sell out so you will need to get your applications in early. Kinder Walk & Kinder Challenge

Perhaps the experience gained with the “Chilly Challenge” has spurred on interest in camping – let‟s hope so. The requirements to gain the Bronze Award are very simple:

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Spend 1 night under canvas bivouac in each month over a month period. You can start at any time with time limit. Open to Scouts and Leaders. Record on the Record Card (can

or 12 no

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Booking forms now available. Dave MacAlister - ACC (Scouts) E-mail: [email protected]

East District SAS visit to T he Roundhouse, Derby Old and the New SCOUT ACTIVE SUPPORT NEWS Jean Roulinson Our annual quiz was held at The Olde House Pub in Chesterfield in March. Thanks must go to Chesterfield AS Unit and Alan Walker in particular for the organisation. This was our greatest turnout yet, with 18 teams playing including Tom‟s and Tracy‟s teams from the County. Derby East won the trophy again, they must be a brainy lot! I was pleased to see 3 teams from Phoenix AS taking part, they must have enjoyed it as they have offered to host the quiz next year. Watch this space!

Twelve members of Derby East Scout Active Support Unit had an evening visit on the 28th February to the „Roundhouse‟ which is now part of the Derby College. It is a combination of modern distinctive buildings and sympathetically restored listed buildings with their wealth of railway history. Following a short explanatory talk from the guide, our tour started in one of the new glass fronted buildings, even in here there were references to railway history. From the top floor there was a panoramic view across the campus from the Clock tower round to the Railway station. The building also contains beauty salons where members of the public can have various beauty treatments done by students under supervision.

Members of Derby East SASU giving instruction on map and compass at the Activity Day at Spitewinter.

Scout Active Support Units have been active as usual around the County, giving service at The County Activity Day at Spitewinter and Derby East visited The Roundhouse, the venue of our annual Scout County Ball. See Dave Brown‟s account of the trip below. I am pleased to welcome our newest Unit, the Derbyshire Caving Team under the team leadership of Matt Searston and County Caving Advisor Nick Coward. Matt and Nick and their team have a wealth of experience in caving, contact details are on the County website. I was pleased to be invited to the County DESC meeting by Chris Dolby to explain all about Active Support and how we can support Explorer activities. I do want to get out and about around the County, I will be pleased to come and see you so do invite me to your activities and meetings. If anyone wishes to write about their activities and events as Dave has done, please send them to me for inclusion in K.Scout. Let‟s get the message across that we are here.

The next stage of the tour took us into the restored Midland Counties Railway repair shops. Originally built in 1839, they now contain classrooms. These are soundproof pods, which are completely independent of the listed building. Continuing through we came into a fully equipped kitchen and restaurant, again in here the railway influence is in evidence and here also, members of the public can book and have a three course meal for £12.50 cooked and served by students under supervision. From here we passed through another new state of the art glass fronted new section, the glass wall, changing colour throughout the day. This took us through into another restored workshop, which is now used as the library. From here we entered the focus of the tour, „The Roundhouse‟. As the name suggests it is a large circular building and was also built in1839 to house 30 locomotives. The turntable used to put the locos into the various bays is still there although not in use as is the overhead crane. The Roundhouse has been the venue for the Scout County Ball for the last two years and recently the CAMRA winter beer festival and the BBC Question Time programme was recorded there. According to the guide it has also been used for weddings. The evening concluded with a quiet drink at the Harvester, which is situated quite close to the Roundhouse. Dave Brown

31st BORDER HIKE Would you like to compete in a demanding „Incident Hike‟ based around the challenging mixed terrain of Gradbach Scout Camp, on the borders of Derbyshire, Staffordshire and Cheshire ? Both competitions (the Border Hike and the John Bradbury Trophy) run side by side for both Scouts & Guides (11yrs to 14yrs old) and Explorers (14 yrs to 18yrs old).

If you would like to join us, the dates for your diary are :-

16th to 18th September 2011 The competition is based at Gradbach Scout Camp in the heart of the Peak District Camp from Friday to Sunday Teams of 4, plus a leader Only £40

Prizes worth £100 for the winning team in each age group & trophies for 1st, 2nd & 3rd in each age group. All teams receive a Hike Pennant & Certificate for each member who completes the event. For further information, please contact Tony Rushworth on either 01625 431 006, [email protected], or follow the Border Hike links on www.gradbachscoutcamp.org.uk

r a d n e l a C y Count May 17th, 2011 (Tue)

7:30 PM

CC's meeting Location: Alfreton Fire Station

May 18th, 2011 (Wed)

7:30 PM

7:30 PM

7:30 PM

Jun 22nd, 2011 (Wed)

7:30 PM

Jun 28th, 2011 (Tue)

7:30 PM

Safeguarding training Location: Chesterfield Fire Station 7:30 PM

Jun 30th, 2011 (Thu)

7:30 PM

CC's meeting Location: Alfreton Fire Station

Mod 8 Skills of Leadership training course Location: 15th Matlock

May 25th, 2011 (Wed)

9:45 AM

County AGM

Finance sub-committee Location: Alfreton Fire Station

May 25th, 2011 (Wed)

Jun 19th, 2011 (Sun) Network caving day trip http://www.derbyshirenetwork.org.uk/eventinfo/117

Safeguarding training course Location: Ilkeston Fire Station

May 19th, 2011 (Thu)

7:30 PM

Mod 15 Challenging Behaviour training course Location: Alfreton Fire Station

Beaver Section ADC meeting Location: Alfreton Fire Station

May 19th, 2011 (Thu)

Jun 14th, 2011 (Tue)

7:30 PM

County Executive Committee meeting - Accounts Approval Location: Drum Hill

Jul 3rd, 2011 (Sun) Beaver Bonanza 5 Location: Drum Hill

Jul 4th, 2011 (Mon)

May 27th, 2011 (Fri) -May 30th, 2011 (Mon)

7:30 PM

Mod 19 International training course Spring Bank Camp Location: Drum Hill

Jun 8th, 2011 (Wed)

Jul 6th, 2011 (Wed) 7:30 PM

DC's meeting

Jun 9th, 2011 (Thu)

7:30 PM

9:00 AM

Mod 13 Growing the Movement training course Location: Derby Scout & Guide Centre

Jun 11th, 2011 (Sat)

2:00 PM

7:00 PM

Marie Curie sponsored Zip Wire http://www.derbyshirenetwork.org.uk/eventinfo/124

Jun 12th, 2011 (Sun)

9:00 AM

Mod 13 Growing the Movement training course Location: Staveley Fire Station

Jun 12th, 2011 (Sun) Mod 17 Activities Outdoors training course Location: Staveley Fire Station

Jul 6th, 2011 (Wed)

8:00 PM

Jul 12th, 2011 (Tue)

7:30 PM

Mod 11 Administration (Section Leaders) training course

Mod 17 Activities Outdoors Training course Location: Derby Scout & Guide Centre

Jun 11th, 2011 (Sat)

County Scout Network meeting Location: 15th Matlock http://www.derbyshirenetwork.org.uk/eventinfo/118

Scout Section ADCs' Meeting Location: Alfreton Fire Station

Cub Section ADC's meeting Location: Alfreton Fire Station

Jun 11th, 2011 (Sat)

7:30 PM

2:00 PM