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August 2019
Challenger Yacht Voyage
I am excited to announce that in Summer 2019 we will take a group of Scouts sailing on a 72ft (22m) Challenger Yacht. The yachts are operated by the Tall Ships Youth Trust and the voyage is led by their experienced professional and volunteer crew. Scout leaders will be on board to join in the fun. This is a unique hands-on experience. You will become an important part of the yacht’s crew and this involves more than just the sailing…
Find out more »September 2019
County AGM 2019
You are invited to attend the County AGM on Thursday 19th September at Bowden Hall Hotel at 7:00 pm for a 7:30 pm start. This will be a great opportunity to hear about what has been happening in Scouting in Gloucestershire over the past year and catch up with the County Team.
Find out more »PADI Advanced Open Water & Specialisms Weekend
OK so you’ve got your PADI Open Water Scuba Diver – where to next? Well, there are plenty of specialisms available in Gloucestershire Scouting from the Octopus Scuba Explorer Unit in conjunction with our usual dive school JCScuba. This weekend we will be running the PADI Advanced Open Water course and we will also be running specialisms - as long as you already have your Open Water then you can sign up for any of the courses on offer. You…
Find out more »Canal Weekend
Canal Weekend Friday/Sunday 27th/29th September. A weekend on narrowboats on the Grand Union Canal. You learn to steer the boat and work the locks. Badges awarded: Scouts Power Coxswain; Explorers Water Activities. Transport included. £80 There are 16 places on this course. (A course for leaders is run in February & March.) Read what we did last time HERE Course-Booking-Form-19 Canal Weekend
Find out more »October 2019
Module A Prepare for take off (essentials and expectations)
Young Leader Module A- Prepare for take off (essentials and expectations) This is the mandatory course all Young Leaders need to do. The module has been revised and includes all essential information needed before starting as a Young Leader Course is free but please book as numbers are limited. Application form: Module_A_application_form_10_19
Find out more »Mountain Activities Weekend
Brecon Beacons. Travel by minibus to South Wales for a weekend in the Brecon Beacons. Transport, indoor accommodation & food provided. This weekend will offer the opportunity to learn about planning and preparation for mountain walking, with a full day hill walking with walks suitable for all ages and abilities. This weekend could also count towards the Explorer Scout Mountain Activities Badge or the Scout Adventure Challenge. £55 Course-Booking-Form-19 Mountain Weekend
Find out more »Operation Bald Eagle 2019
Save the Date! This event is usually full before the summer holiday. Booking will open on 1st June 2019. The price for 2019 will be £25 plus food and transport for participants, free for Leaders (who are expected to assist with running the bases etc.) A great weekend for all Scouts and Leaders Operation Bald Eagle is a full weekend camp, from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon based on Teamwork and Fun. Friday Evening: A special team activity challenge for Scout Teams…
Find out more »PADI Open Water Scuba Diver Qualification (Weekend 1 of 2)
There's been a lot of enthusiasm out there for scuba diving recently. Is it the blue sea, crystal clear water, beautiful multi-coloured fish swimming happily just inches away from you in the River Severn? No? Well it must be the fun and sheer delight of making the leader team struggle to crow-bar you into the wet-suits. For whatever reason, this year's Open Water course in April / May was fully booked, so here is an additional one! Our close…
Find out more »Jamboree on the Air & Internet
JOTA/JOTI is the largest Scouting event in the world with 1.8 million Scouts participating across 150+ countries. Scouts and Guides communicate with each other over the weekend using radio and internet technology. During the course, you’ll communicate over Amateur radio with Scouts and Guides across Europe, and as far afield as our antennas can manage, as well as learning about the different modes of radio communication available today. As well as radio we’ll use Scoutlink, Skype, and the JOTI digital campfire…
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