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Spring Term 2012
Posted 18 Jan 2012 16:04 by Esher District
Adult Training Whether your an experienced Scout Leader, a parent helping out where you can or completely new to scouting you will benefit from the training that the Scout Association and Esher District have available for you. Email training@esherdistrictscouts.org.uk for further information.Upcoming Courses...RYA First Aid course at Ajax: Saturday 21st or Sunday 22nd January.Working Safely with Young People: Monday 30th January or Tuesday 4th February.Module 1 (Essential Information): Monday 20th FebruaryModule 10 (First Response): Saturday 3rd MarchModule 3 (Tools for the Job): Wednesday 14th March
Posted 15 Jan 2012 07:56 by Esher District
Safeguarding Children All adults in Scouting owe it to their young people to update their Safeguarding understanding and knowledge v What is child abuse? v Would you recognise the signs of abuse? v Do you know what to do if you see or receive a report of abuse? v Do you understand the Scout Association’s ‘Code of Practice’? v What are the Physical Contact guidelines for working with young people? v Are you aware of the latest ‘Safe Practice’ guidelines? v Do you know your Duty of Care with regard to Child Protection? v Are you putting yourself at risk of spurious allegations of Child Abuse? v Are you helping your colleagues & young people to stamp out Bullying? v Are your ...
Posted 15 Jan 2012 07:13 by Esher District
Winter Activity Weekend - WAW 2012 WINTER ACTIVITY WEEKEND 20^th – 22^nd January 2012Contact your Explorer Unit Leader for more information and to book your place.Adult Members should contact the DESC if interested in joining the event.We are organising a weekend of winter activities based in the Brecon Beacons. The weekend is open to all Explorers, Scout Network and Service Crews and other members of Esher District. Where: Cynon Valley Activity Centre, nr HirwaunFor further details of the centre please see http://www.cyat.org/index.php Fee: £60 Main Activities: Walking, Caving, ‘Indoor’ Climbing The Centre provides, comfortable but basic, self-catering accommodation.There are 25 beds and these will be allocated on a 1^st come - 1^stserved ...
Posted 31 Oct 2011 04:57 by Esher District
Peacelight from Bethlehem The International Peace Light from Bethlehem is arriving in Surrey on FRIDAY, 16th December 2011.This flame starts its journey at the Grotto of Christ’s birth where a Muslim Scout passes the flame to a Jewish Scout and then onto a Christian Scout for distribution around the world so that people can burn the flame in their homes and churches over Christmas. All Districts are asked to send a representative from their Districts and Groups to take the light back to share with their leaders and youngsters. The Active Support Units/Scout Fellowships of our County will also be represented. Mulled wine and minced pies will be served in the Barn followed by a short Peace Light Ceremony in ...
Posted 13 Oct 2011 07:02 by Esher District

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Spring Term 2012

posted 18 Jan 2012 15:45 by Esher District [ updated 18 Jan 2012 16:04 ]

| Attachments: Esher_Events_Spring_2012.pdf

Adult Training

posted 15 Jan 2012 07:54 by Esher District [ updated 15 Jan 2012 07:56 ]

Whether your an experienced Scout Leader, a parent helping out where you can or completely new to scouting you will benefit from the training that the Scout Association and Esher District have available for you.

Email training@esherdistrictscouts.org.uk for further information.

Upcoming Courses...

RYA First Aid course at Ajax: Saturday 21st or Sunday 22nd January.
Working Safely with Young People: Monday 30th January or Tuesday 4th February.
Module 1 (Essential Information): Monday 20th February
Module 10 (First Response): Saturday 3rd March
Module 3 (Tools for the Job): Wednesday 14th March

Safeguarding Children

posted 15 Jan 2012 07:13 by Esher District

All adults in Scouting owe it to their young people to update their Safeguarding understanding and knowledge

v What is child abuse?

v Would you recognise the signs of abuse?

v Do you know what to do if you see or receive a report of abuse?

v Do you understand the Scout Association’s ‘Code of Practice’?

v What are the Physical Contact guidelines for working with young people?

v Are you aware of the latest ‘Safe Practice’ guidelines?

v Do you know your Duty of Care with regard to Child Protection?

v Are you putting yourself at risk of spurious allegations of Child Abuse?

v Are you helping your colleagues & young people to stamp out Bullying?

v Are your young people safe when Social Networking & online?

To find out more you and your colleagues are invited to a free refresher presentation

Monday 30th January 2012 @ Ajax

Thursday 2nd February @ 1st Claygate

Coffee & tea at 7.45pm for 8.00pm start (both sessions)

No uniform required

Winter Activity Weekend - WAW 2012

posted 31 Oct 2011 04:56 by Esher District [ updated 31 Oct 2011 04:57 ]

WINTER ACTIVITY WEEKEND 20^th – 22^nd January 2012

Contact your Explorer Unit Leader for more information and to book your place.

Adult Members should contact the DESC if interested in joining the event.

We are organising a weekend of winter activities based in the Brecon Beacons. The weekend is open to all Explorers, Scout Network and Service Crews and other members of Esher District.

Where: Cynon Valley Activity Centre, nr Hirwaun

For further details of the centre please see http://www.cyat.org/index.php

Fee: £60

Main Activities: Walking, Caving, ‘Indoor’ Climbing

The Centre provides, comfortable but basic, self-catering accommodation.

There are 25 beds and these will be allocated on a 1^st come - 1^stserved basis!

| Attachments: WAW 2012.pdf

Peacelight from Bethlehem

posted 13 Oct 2011 07:02 by Esher District

The International Peace Light from Bethlehem is arriving in Surrey on FRIDAY, 16th December 2011.This flame starts its journey at the Grotto of Christ’s birth where a Muslim Scout passes the flame to a Jewish Scout and then onto a Christian Scout for distribution around the world so that people can burn the flame in their homes and churches over Christmas.

All Districts are asked to send a representative from their Districts and Groups to take the light back to share with their leaders and youngsters. The Active Support Units/Scout Fellowships of our County will also be represented.

Mulled wine and minced pies will be served in the Barn followed by a short Peace Light Ceremony in Bentley Open Air Chapel.

The Venue is Bentley Copse and the time for the social gathering is 7.45p.m. The Peace Light ceremony will begin when everyone has arrived (at approximately 8.00p.m)

Your presence would be very welcome. The light can be taken from Bentley Copse at any time after this date. Instructions for safe transport are available on the web.

Please let Mary Osborn (Surrey County Scout Active Support Unit Manager) know as soon as possible how many will be able to join in this special ceremony.

email :- theossies@hotmail.com

Module 1 Training

posted 13 Oct 2011 06:59 by Esher District

To All new Leaders & Instructors

I invite you to the first Training meetings on Module 1 “Essential Information”. Please bring along your Training card.

MONDAY 7^th.NOVEMBER at 19:30 at

TAG HQ, WINDMILL LANE (Edge Windmill Rec) LONG DITTON

Tea/Coffee etc will be made available.

Please could you E-mail me or telephone if you cannot make it or you are not sure how to get there.

I look forward to meeting you all there on the 7^th..November.

John Baldwin

ADC Leader Training (Esher District) email training@esherdistrictscouts.org.uk

01: Essential information

Essential Information is a mandatory module for nearly all adults in Scouting. It is compulsory for all appointed adults who have unsupervised access to young people

It provides them with the necessary skills and information to ensure that they do not put themselves and others at risk due to lack of knowledge. As well as making adults aware of the Purpose, Principles and Method of Scouting it covers the structures that are in place to support them in their role.

Topics Covered:

Fundamentals
Structures and support
Keeping our adventures safe
Young People First

Module 1 Online Resources

First Response Training

posted 25 Jul 2011 13:27 by Esher District [ updated 25 Jul 2011 13:35 ]

Esher District Scouts running FIRST RSPONSE COURSE for ALL Leaders, Instructors, Helpers:

At: CLAYGATE Scout Centre, Oaken Lane, Claygate.

On: SUNDAY 9^th.OCTOBER 2011

Times: 09:45 for 10:00 till 15:30 (or possibly earlier)

No uniform as Practical sessions (ie kneeling, as a patient, etc).

£20 fee including Updated reference book (Payment should be from Group)

Includes Certificate for Outside Scouting purposes as well.

Own lunch but H & C drinks provided during the day.

Please note that current F/R Certificates are only valid for 3 years and need to be current at renewal of Leader/Instructor warrants

Cross Country Races 2011

posted 16 Feb 2011 14:43 by Esher District [ updated 16 Feb 2011 14:55 ]

Held on Sunday 13th February 2011

Beaver Scout Team:

1st The Dittons
2nd 1st Claygate
3rd 2nd Molesey (St Paul’s)

Explorer Scout Team:

1st Hinchley Wood
1st Claygate
1st Molesey (Jaguar)

Cub Scout Team:

1st The Dittons
2nd 1st Claygate
3rd 1st Oxshott

Service Crew Team:

1st Hinchley Wood
1st Molesey (Jaguar)
1st Weston Green (All Saints)

Scout Team:

1st Hinchley Wood
2nd The Dittons
3rd 1st Molesey (Jaguar)

The organiser would like to thank the following for their valuable help and support:

1st Esher Guide & Brownies for the use of their hall.

The Groups that helped with the marshalling:

1st Claygate, The Dittons, 4th Thames Ditton (Ajax), 1st Hinchley Wood, 1st Molesey (Jaguar), 3rd Molesey (Matravers), 1st Weston Green (All Saints), 2nd Molesey Explorer Unit

and 2nd Molesey (St Paul’s) leaders and parents for their all round help.

Chris Manning 3rd Molesey (Matravers) for the loan of extra stakes and his help with the setting up of the finishing funnel & start points.

| Attachments: X Country Results 2011.pdf

Surrey Scoutabout 2011

posted 31 Dec 2010 06:28 by Esher District [ updated 31 Dec 2010 06:31 ]

What is Scoutabout? Scoutabout is an extraordinary event that only happens once every three years - 5,000 Scouts and Guides aged between 10 and 14 from all over Surrey participating in a weekend of fun, learning and activities.

Where is Surrey Scoutabout? At the South East of England Showground, Ardingly, West Sussex - the only local place big enough to take us all!

When is it? The weekend of 24th - 26th June 2011

So what's happening at Scoutabout 2011? Expect over 200 activities including - Caving, Canoeing, Paragliding, Archery, Rock Climbing, Abseiling, Crafts, Shooting and Films.

Booking? Scout Troops and Guide Units will shortly be able to register their interest for Scoutabout 2011 using the online booking system. We shall also be looking for leaders and adult supports to assist with the event in a number of ways. We shall also have an Explorer Scout Service Team that will preform a number of key activities on site during the weekend.

http://www.surrey-scouts.org.uk/scoutabout/

Deadline for booking is 31st January 2011 contact your Troop Leader to book