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Ormskirk District

Contents

ormskirkscouts.org.uk

3 OUR DC

4 ORMSKIRK GATHERING 2015

5 ADULT TRAINING

6 BEAVERS

10 BEAVER REPORT

12 ALCATRAZ REPORT

14 JUST FOR FUN

15 INFORMATION PAGES

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JOIN THEORMSKIRK DISTRICT

ADVENTURE

OUR DC

Wishing all the groups on summer camp and going abroad an amazing adventure and special mention to the explorers in Greenland this summer and the 6 young people representing our district at the 23rd World Scout jamboree in Japan.  

Have a great summer and I look forward to seeing every group and every section at the Gathering in September. 

Thank you 

Richard

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Ormskirk & District

Gathering

2015 25-27.09.2015 @ Rock and River, Mawdesley

More information will be

announced through GSL’s and ADC’s in due course.

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First Aid

Please don’t forget I have booked the next First Aid course. It is a one day Emergency Aid courses Saturday 19th September. Please email me if you are interested in attending and I will send out the booking form. It will be on a first come first served basis. There are only 12 places on each course. Quite a few people have asked for booking forms but I haven’t had them back yet.

Safeguard Awareness

If you have never done this module or your appointment is up for renewal in the next few months, and you haven’t already redone the training, you will need to book on the next course. It is on 30th September from 7 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. at District HQ. Please let me know if you need a booking form. No one has redone this module for 6 months so there must be quite a few of you out there who need to do it.

Over the summer, someone will be contacting all those who have not yet completed their Wood Beads and have done no training this year, to encourage them to book the next course.

Finally I hope you are having a relaxing summer break and come back refreshed in September.

Chris CharltonLocal Training ManagerChrischarlton25@outlook.com

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The Little Red Tent has been on tour this month, experiencing some extreme weather on the way. Thunder , lightning and torrential rain and wind certainly put its waterproofness to the test at 37th Cub camp at Waddecar. The following weekend wasn’t much better at Great Tower with Bubble Factor, but at least we didn’t have the thunder this time, and a little drizzle for the Ghyll Scrambling wasn’t an issue. Thankfully Chris booked the weather for the District Family camp, and my little red tent finally dried out. It was great to see so many Beavers (and leaders) at this event. I know my family and I had a great time, and it certainly looked like everyone else was too.

Chief Scout BronzeThere have been 16 Chief Scout Bronze Presentations in July from 4th, 30th, 37th and 40th. A massive congratulations to them all for their hard work.

Our next presentation evening of certificates will be in October. Please let me know when your Beavers are ready for their Badges to be

presented so a District leader can be arranged to visit your colony. If anybody needs any help or advise linking their programmes to fit the criteria for the challenge badges, please ask for help.

District Blackpool Tower trip – 27th June Just under 90 Beavers and leaders attended this years District Blackpool trip from 37th, 40th, 60th, 45th, 46th, 58th and 61st. First we watched the 4D film and went to the top of the Tower. Some of the Beavers were brave enough to walk on the glass floor, sadly I’m not that brave. Some of the colonies ate their lunch on the balcony in the Tower Ballroom. The Beavers (both boys and girls) were amazed and mesmerised by the dancing. Charlie from 37th told me that it was the best lunch he had ever had in his life, and some of the Beavers did a bit of their own dancing on the balcony. Jungle Jims play area as always was a hit with the Children and burned off some excess energy in readiness for a sit down at the circus. My favourite clowns Mookie and Mr Boo did not disappoint, with a slight change in their routine for this year. 8 years I’ve been going now, and its still funny. There were a few hair-raising moments however, especially when the trapeze artist slipped and just managed to stop falling off, and when the unicyclist fell off. I think I looked away more than I watched.

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World Wide Waddacar – 4th July

Well, after the previous nights lightening storm, the weather was mostly kind, although a little blustery. Cubs and Beavers from 4th, 37th, 40th and 51st enjoyed a day filled with internationally themed activities. Out own district had Norway, and hence had the soundtrack of Frozen playing ALL day long. (sorry to those who weren’t quite so enthusiastic) and the snow machine again made an appearance. The comments from those there were positive from all the Disticts bases, with plenty to do and very little queuing. And if you ever wanted to know what 10 kilos of marshmallows looks like, then you should have been there. Thanks to paul for helping to organise the bases, and to Chris, Jim, the parents from 4th, and Scouts from 37th John, Connor and Niamh, for helping out on the bases.

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District Gathering – 25-27th September – Rock and River - MawdesleyBy now all colonies should have information on this event. Beavers have the opportunity to sleepover either with the Beaver group, with their own groups, or just come for the day on Saturday.

County Fun Day – 19th September – Waddacar 10am – 4pmBookings have now closed for this county event. If you are not taking your colony and fancy helping on a base, let me know.

Diary Dates:County Fun Day – 19th September – WaddacarDistrict Gathering – 25-27th September

Our last meeting was used as a planning meeting for next years events. Dates will be circulated when confirmed. If you require any further information on any of these dates – please email me mldurney@gmail.com

District Meeting:Our next beaver district meeting will be held at Edge Hill University on Wednesday 9th September 2015

YIS

Michelle, Sue, Ann, Paula, Tom & The District Team

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Ormskirk District Family Camp 2015

By John Durney - 37th Scouts

The family camp was on Friday 17th of July to Sunday 19th of July. There were around one hundred people there throughout the weekend. There were three sub camps to group the family's into zones. This is because the theme was based on the crystal maze. The three sub camp names were the futuristic zone, the medieval zone and the industrial zone. On one of the nights we did a wide game based on the world scout jamboree, on the second night we had a campfire in the forest next to the field we camped on and we went on a guided bat walk. Some of the activities we did on the Saturday included Archery, the zip-wire, Branding, various crafts and Geocaching. During these activities we earned crystals of various size which we could trade in for time in the crystal dome.Everyone enjoyed the crystal dome with all of the shinnies blasting out of a blower machine which we had to catch in a net. On the nights we had sub camp fires where the children enjoyed roasting the marshmallows. On Sunday we had water based activities the popular activities were being on a space hopper and bouncing along a tarpaulin which was slippery in a race style, and the rocket launcher bottle. Over all the weekend was great and I heard lots of positive things about the camp. Thankyou to Chris, Paul, Liz and everyone else who has made this weekend possible.

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Alcatraz returns!

After one year’s hiatus we were back with teams from across County and beyond (two running teams and two catching teams from Sussex). This year it took place in the South Lakes, starting at a pub West of Newby Bridge (handy for the catchers to have lunch before setting off), with a checkpoint in Grizedale Forest and finishing at Great Tower.

For those who don’t know the event it’s a bit like Moonlight but longer. Setting off at midday on Saturday they have to arrive at a checkpoint between 5pm and 7pm and then continue to finish at midday on Sunday. There are catching teams and each running team has 10 lives.

There was good weather to start but it did get a bit “damp” later so a few teams dropped out and were sheltered in tents at Great Tower overnight. It finished dry too which helped find the last few who couldn’t find the finish within the finishing window.

The winning running team was one of the teams that travelled about 8 hours each way from Sussex to take part so well done Team Tea. Nomads ESU from Ormskirk District and third were Space Monkeys.

The catching trophy stayed within the district with Team Equinox, followed by team MM (crew members) and then one of the Sussex teams came third – Team Cheese.

Well done to all who took part – see you again next year.

We also had crew members at District Family Camp the following weekend. All the families seemed to be really enjoying themselves and learning about what scouting is all about. I think the Crystal Dome (/gazebo with sides) needs to be at all events – as long as we have enough Beavers to pick up the sparkly paper.

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JUST FOR FUN !!!

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INFORMATION PAGES Upcoming events

Booking formsEtc Etc

Saturday October 17th 2015

Join us in the Civic Hall, Ormskirk for our Annual Scouters Dinner Dance

Bar open 7.00 p.m. with Music by Pheonix Wind Quintet & Disco to the end

Meal served 7.30 p.m.

Carrot & Coriander Soup Chicken Breast with a white wine sauce

Trio of Desserts with Coffee & Mints

Should you have any special dietary requirements please let us know

Bar Closes 12.30am & Carriages 1.00am

£27.50 per person To book your tickets, please send the slip below along with a £10 per

person non refundable deposit to Liz Roberts

10 Dingle Avenue, Appley Bridge. WN6 9LF (Cheques made payable to ‘Ormskirk District Scouts’)

Name / Group ____________________________ Number of tickets ____ Monies Paid £____________

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39th National Scout Rifle Championships 16th - 18th October 2015

The National Shooting Centre Bisley, Surrey.

Hi all, All of the Scouts shown in my earlier email (Scouting results in shooting) started their move into higher level shooting by taking part in the National Scout Rifle Championships, Scouting’s own weekend of target shooting at the National Shooting Centre, Bisley. The next chance for young people in your area to follow in their footsteps will be over the weekend 16th – 18th October 2015. Scouts, Explorers, and adult members are invited to shoot on Bisley’s world-famous ranges.Act now – entries close on 11th July. Air Rifle shooting – and much more!

• Entry Includes these competitions:◦ Air Rifle at 6 yards, using highly accurate pre-charged air rifles◦ Air Pistol at 6 yards, using highly accurate pre-charged air pistols◦ Field target air rifle◦ Reactive target air rifle knockout

• Also available (Rifles supplied)

◦ The Summer Biathlon & ISSF Target Sprint (Run and Shoot) ◦ Small-bore rifle at 25 yards◦ Full bore rifle at 300 yards

• Competitions for those with their own air guns:

◦ Standing Air Rifle at 10 metres (“Sporter” and “Open” classes)◦ Three-position (Prone, Standing & Kneeling) Air Rifle at 10 metres◦ Vintage Air Rifle◦ Own Rifle (“Spring-gun” type) at 6 yards◦ Own Pistol◦ Advanced Field Target

• Camp activities will include Jamboree on the Air, Jamboree on the Internet.

Click http://www.scouts-shoot.org.uk/nsrc/next/ or the event websiteAlso on Facebook Youth Programme TeamThe Scout AssociationDirect line +44(0)208 433 7123Join the Adventure http://www.scouts.org.uk

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Additionally, there are some Group Partnership Awards - Environment, Faith and International available and these will also be sold at half price. Once these badges have gone, there will be no further supplies, so if you have any members who will be completing these badges, please get them soon. Remember, during the transition phase, anyone who started their Challenges prior to Jan 2015, can complete the Chief Scout Award using the old Programme until September and a mix of old and new after September. Only new members, starting after Jan 2015, have to fully use the new Programme. A link to the transition requirements is given below. https://staging.scouts.org.uk/documents/Transition%20period%20requirements%20for%20the%20Chief%20Scout%20Awards%20.pdf If the link doesn't work, please copy and paste it into your browser. As stated at the Cub Leader's Meeting in January, if anyone has any badges that are being discontinued, from any Section, that are not going to be used, please let me know, by email and once the stock in the shop has gone, I will try to match Groups who have spare badges, with Groups who want them. Many thanks Anne Gilham - District Badge Secretary

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For all your badges please

use your local

A REALSTRINGTO YOUR BOW!

The Scout Association Registered Charity Number(s) 306101 (England and Wales) and SC038437 (Scotland)

Name of Event 20 Month 2009 11am to 4pm

Enter the details of your event here. There is room for large amounts of copy.

Name of Scout Group Name of Venue/Location Street Address Town County

call Contact Name on 01234 567890 or email c.name@scoutgroup.org

www.yourgroupwebsiteaddress.org

ARCHERY COURSES

2nd Monday every month

7.30pm - 9.00pm

CALLING ALL LEADERS

CALLING ALL SECTIONS

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A REALSTRING TO YOUR BOW

Why not come along and join the Archery team 2nd Monday every month at HQ 7.30 – 9 pm and have a go,All Welcome.Please let us know if you are interested (so we have an idea of numbers) by emailing janwormald@googlemail.com or phoning Jan on 0151 281 2793 and leave a message.

If you would like to book an Archery session for your group/section please contact Ian Gadsden by email.igadsden@btinternet.com or phone 07971 808416.

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Shooting

The shooting facilities that we enjoy here at Ormskirk are not being fully used. I am not receiving ANY new bookings except those who have contacted me by phone. I am not receiving any from the site.If you require to book shooting please contact me by phone 01695 575900. I can then contact the team and book the hall.Thanks Noel Fearn

ASSISTANCE REQUEST FORM

Name of main contact

Name of back up contact

Name of Group

Telephone number Email address

Postal address

DATE of EVENT

TYPE of EVENT

& LOCATION

Details of assistance required

NAME of EVENT

Time you require support to arrive Time support can stand down

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Guidance on filling in this form

Email addressTelephone number

Postal address

Overnight stay, accommodation,

equipment, food, car parking, shelter,

clothing ect. Any special clearances

required, passes

Please supply the name of the group organising the event ie DISTRICT

DayEveMob

Fill in the full address required for the two contacts with all phone numbers, this is important.Clearly supply the date of the event in the field provided also the title if you have oneState clearly just what assistance/support you will be requiring SASU to provide for the event.You need to give some indication on expected time of arrival and departure for logistic purposes.List any special conditions that might impact on the SASU task planning.

Submit this form online to Ormskirk/Activesupport or to ormskirksasu@outlook.com

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Adult Training

First Aid

Please don’t forget I have booked the next First Aid course. It is a one day Emergency Aid courses Saturday 19th September. Please email me if you are interested in attending and I will send out the booking form. It will be on a first come first served basis. There are only 12 places on each course. Quite a few people have asked for booking forms but I haven’t had them back yet.

Safeguard Awareness

If you have never done this module or your appointment is up for renewal in the next few months, and you haven’t already redone the training, you will need to book on the next course. It is on 30th September from 7 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. at District HQ. Please let me know if you need a booking form. No one has redone this module for 6 months so there must be quite a few of you out there who need to do it.

Over the summer, someone will be contacting all those who have not yet completed their Wood Beads and have done no training this year, to encourage them to book the next course.

Finally I hope you are having a relaxing summer break and come back refreshed in September.

Chris CharltonLocal Training ManagerChrischarlton25@outlook.com

- wishing all the groups on summer camp and going abroad an amazing adventure and special mention to the explorers in Greenland this summer and the 6 young people representing our district at the 23rd World Scout jamboree in Japan.  

Have a great summer and I look forward to seeing every group and every section at the Gathering in September. 

Thank you 

Richard

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