I am making inquiries about offering my services to give woodturning demonstrations to Scout groups in the North Wales area. Both myself and my two grown up sons were all in Scouting. I have been a Woodturner for the last…
Canoe taster sessions
Our friends in Flintshire District are still running the three week canoeing courses for Scouts and Explorers, and the one week taster sessions for Cubs at Chester city baths on Sunday evenings. The cost is £40per week for 6 participants….
Outdoors first aid
Rescue Emergency Care (REC 2) First Aid Training We will be running the REC 2 First Aid course over the weekend of 8th/9th April 2017 in the Wrexham Area. The course provider is Getafix and the cost is £65 which includes the certificate fee. Places are…
Nights Away Training
Friday 2nd – Sunday 4th June Gladstone Centre Module 38 covers all you need to know to gain your Nights Away permit to take young people on residential experiences. It’s a full camping weekend where you’ll do lots of the…
They’re in charge this month
Throughout February this year young people are taking over their Beaver Colonies, Cub Packs, Scout Troops and Explorer Units across the UK to mark #YouShape2017 Last year we had an incredibly successful YouShape week, including a District day of activities…
District Team meeting
DISTRICT TEAM MEETING Last night we held a District Team meeting. I think it’s important that we do our Scouting openly and everyone gets a chance to understand what we do at these meetings. So here’s what we discussed……
Could you be a Training Advisor?
Have any of you thought about becoming a a Training Adviser? This vital role involves helping other adults with their training and checking they’ve met the validation requirements. The role needn’t be an onerous addition to your existing role –…
Chester Gang Show
21st-25th February 2017 ~ Vanbrugh Theatre, Chester The Chester Gang Show is a show produced annually by the Scout groups in the Chester area. This year they face the exciting challenge of giving our audience an even better show than 2016’s…
District Explorer Scout Commissioner
I’m sorry to announce that Mat Lewis is stepping down as District Explorer Scout Commissioner. Mat has moved house and started a job in Flintshire so doesn’t have the time to fulfil the many responsibilities of the role. Mat will…
