County Commissioner’s Message

 

How quickly it has come around to our second edition of the monthly Rosy’s.  Thanks to all who helped us get this distributed and sorry to those who received numerous copies but better to get more than one than none at all!

 

What has happened in South Yorkshire?  Well firstly the Census figures have been collected and we have a growth of 4% again for our County.  Our membership has reached 7055, our highest level for 9 years so well done to all who have increased their members.

 

Secondly the Trustees Workshop I mentioned in the January issue was held on the 25th and despite closing the books at 60, there were 96 in attendance.   A very packed Howard Walker building and for those who were unfortunately turned away, a mop up date will be arranged for the autumn.

 

Our Youth Members took part in the Valentine Runaround which again was a big success with a record number of teams participating and many thanks to Sharon Unsworth and her team for that event.

 

Freezer Camp was not quite a `freezer’ weekend but an excellent weekend supported by a record number of attendances and our thanks must go to Rikki Parker and his team for that weekend.

 

All in all I believe a good start to 2009 and let us hope to continue this trend.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FEBRUARY 2009

 
 
 

 

 

 


Training News and Courses

 

County Training Courses for this year so far are: 

  • 15 March 09 - Getting Started (Mod 1-4)
  • 27-29 March 09 - Modules 11-15 & 19
  • 29 – 31 May 09 – Module 16
  • 18 – 20 September 09 – Module 16
  • 5th July - First Response
  • 1st November – First Response

 

More to follow in the next issue.

Still places available for these courses so if you need these modules please complete an application form as soon as possible and send it to the County Office.  The attached Learning Required form still needs to be completed by a lot of leaders/helpers so please complete this and send to Richard Wade as soon as possible via the County Office.

Hesley Wood Events

 

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Freezer Camp

A very good fun packed weekend was held with a lot of sunshine, not frost!  Thirty three groups attended with 303 scouts, 67 Explorers and 112 Leaders.  There were 44 helpers/staff volunteers and many thanks to them for all their hard work.  Look out for next years event.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Easter Fun

Want to bring your beavers / cubs / scouts / rainbows / brownies or guides for a few hours?  Help us plant some trees around the site.  Any time from Friday 10th to Monday 13th, 10.30 to 4.30, just bring a pair of boots, spade and warm clothing and we will supply you with hot dogs and drinks.  Ring Hesley (0114 246 7912) to book a time slot.

 

Age Range Flexibility -

Scouts to Explorers

 

The attached document standardises the age flexibility for Scouts moving onto Explorer Scouts in line with the other sections.

 

POR will be changed to reflect the core age range of ES to 10½ to 14 years of age.  A young person may join at 10 years and remain tunitl 14½ years depending on their needs.  ES will not be able to remain beyond 14½ years.

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Comic Relief

 

13th March 2009

The Scout Association has again teamed up with Comic Relief to encourage Groups to take part in their own amazing activities for Red Nose Day 2009.

 

Not only will Groups be raising money for a fantastic cause, which helps improve the lives of thousands of people in the poorest areas of the world, but they can also make their event a fun activity and link it with the Creative Challenge Badge. 

 

For more details visit

http://scouts.org.uk/rednoseday/

 

 

Get Ready for the Big Adventure ……

 

The beginning of May to the end of August sees Scouting’s Big Adventure taking place across the UK.

 

If you’re planning a camp, sleepover or other outdoor event this summer, you can make it part of The Big Adventure.

 

What is the Big Adventure?

Scouting is growing and to keep up with the demand we need more adult volunteers.

 

The Big Adventure is all about encouraging parents and others connected with your Group to experience the fun of Scouting as an active part of the leadership team.

 

Why should I get involved in the Big Adventure?

Research has highlighted how powerful camps and residential experiences are in showing parents and other adults on the edge of Groups what we do and encouraging them to become more involved.

 

The Big Adventure will help to turn what you are already doing into a recruitment opportunity.  If you’re planning an event this summer make it part of The Big Adventure to benefit from resources and support that will help your Group recruit more adult volunteers.

 

For more information and resources visit

http://www.scouts.org.uk/thebigadventure

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

Kick for Children With Cancer

 

In 2008, 59,276 children took part in 540 events across the country raising £95,299 for CLIC Sargent. We hope 2009’s event will be even more successful.

 

The initiative is now in its fifth year and has always received high-profile backing from professional footballers and managers like Chelsea FC.

 

The event is popular with schools, clubs and associations as they are able to retain 25% of the money raised, which can be put back into sporting activities. The campaign also encourages young people to get fit and helps schools to achieve key stage targets within the national curriculum.

 

What is CLIC Sargent?

 

Imagine being told your child has cancer. It has to be a parent’s worst nightmare.  But every day in the UK, 10 mums and dads are given this devastating news.  CLIC Sargent, the UK’s leading children’s cancer charity, is there for every single one of them, at the time when they need us most.

 

As their children start treatment they will need nurses, doctors and play specialists. The family will need social and family care and sometimes a place to stay near the hospital. In some cases they will need financial grants and bereavement support. CLIC Sargent provides all this.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


In Yorkshire we have 2 dedicated social care teams who deal with all the non-medical needs that a family may have as a result of their

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child’s cancer diagnosis. They can help to arrange things like getting paid leave from work for Dad so he can be

with his family when they need him the most to helping the family apply for financial help.  

 

Ways you can help

 

The Nottinghamshire district scout office is going to put information in their e-newsletter and have also sent on an email I put together regarding the event to their DC’s. Some other offices have said they will get out leaflets to their clubs. I was wondering if it would be possible for you to help us in these ways, or in deed any other ways you can think of, too.

 

Contacts

 

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me on the details below or check out the web sites listed below:

 

Visit www.clicsargent.org.uk for more information on the charity

Visit www.clcisargent.org.uk/football for more information about the event

 

 

 

From HQ Mailings

 

Within the next few months we will know who is to be our new Chief Scout.

 

If you were Chief Scout for the day, what is the single thing you would do to change Scouting for the better – and why?

 

E-mail us your thoughts to:

Scouting.magazine@scout.org.uk and put “If I was Chief Scout for a day” in the subject field.

 

Maybe an interesting programme filler for young people!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[]PLs – Don’t Forget to Book!!!

Time is running out to book a weekend of fun, excitement and challenge for PLs in order to develop their skills in “Taking the Lead” is booked for 3rd – 5th April at Hesley Wood. Using this tremendous resource, your PLs will have the opportunity to look at issues relating to being in a team, self development, leading a team and the wider picture.

 

Further details and a booking form will be with your ADC Scouts shortly or contact Trevor Polson ACC Programme (Scouts).

 


 

Russian Jamboree

 

Nine Explorer Scouts from Rotherham will be travelling to Moscow and St. Petersburg before joining Russian Scouts visiting Novgorod for the latest Jamboree.  This year marks the 100 year anniversary of their Scout Movement.  During the Explorer Scouts stay they will be living with the families of some of the Russian scouts and will have the opportunity to visit places of interest in St. Petersburg as well as visit local shops and youth clubs etc. with the host families. 

 

The Scouts have been attending training weekends here in the UK to prepare themselves for a different kind of life in Russia.  Barry Dale, the Leader of the trip is no stranger to Russia having visited previously with Explorers and Venture Scouts over the years.  Many leaders in South Yorkshire have also been variously to different parts of this enormous country on trips organised by Network Russia Scout Fellowship.  The other Leaders on the visit, Glynn Levitt and Pete and Nicola Hobson, have also been on several occasions whilst the fifth leader, Nicki Hughes, is the “new girl on the block”.