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British Rowing – UKCC Level 2 fixed seat course
Author: Gary Bainbridge | Date: 16-06-2011
From The Activities Office at UKHQ
British Rowing has announced that the next UKCC Level 2 fixed seated course will take place on 27 - 29 August 2011.
We invite you to pass on to anyone who wishes to become an Assessor for Pulling or would like to deliver the British Rowing Explorer Rowing programme with young people. We appreciate this is short notice.
Activity training
Don't forget to check the listings of activity training courses. We are also happy to add details of your local courses in your area and share this to enable courses to be more viable for you.
General training
The events web page also includes general training courses, including outdoor first aid.
Clyde Unit's Jamboree Countdown Begins
Author: Gary Bainbridge | Date: 16-06-2011
The Clyde Jamboree Unit have begun the final countdown to their departure on their 22nd World Scout Jamboree Experience.
With less than 40 days until they meet at Glasgow airport for their flight to Copenhagen for the UK Contingent Pre-Event, there is still a lot of preparation and organisation still to be done.
Last weekend saw all but one of the Scottish Jamboree Units congregate at Meggernie for a final Training Weekend, including team building activities, a Burns' Supper and lots and lots of Ceilidh dancing!!! UK Contingent Leader Mike Parkes did the address to the haggis with a translator by his side ably assisting his pronunciation.1 After a feast for nearly 300 people, it was time for some ceilidh dancing, followed by a short disco and supper.
Sunday morning saw units get an introduction to subcamp life and some team building activities amongst the units. It was then time for a BBQ and to strike camp and saying goodbye to new friends, next to be seen at the UK Contingent Beach Party in Copenhagen.
It is scary to think that it is over 18 months since the Clyde Jamboree Unit was formed and in just over 2 months time, the Jamboree Experience itself will all be over. As Leaders, we can talk and talk about a World Jamboree; we can show pictures of a World Jamboree; we can share experiences gained from a World Jamboree. However, it will only be during and after the 22nd World Scout Jamboree that the young people will appreciate how wonderful and life changing an experience it is and how privileged they should feel to have been part of it. Each young person will gain something different as a result of being part of such an event, whether it be confidence, tolerance or appreciation of other cultures.
It is up to them to then pass on their experiences and encourage younger generations to aspire to attending a World Scout Jamboree. We must also not forget that these young people are the future of Scouting and by being part of the largest event in the Scouting calendar, they are more likely to carry on in the Movement and allow other young people the opportunity to experience the fun
1 “A marquee filled with over 200 young people and adults going to the Jamboree was always going to be an amazing atmosphere. Add to this traditional dress and music, and you really have something special. I have to admit that when the haggis was piped in by five pipers, it was one of those moments that made the hairs on the back of your neck stand up.” Mike Parkes - UK Contingent Blog
DofE Expeditions Reminder
Author: Gary Bainbridge | Date: 16-06-2011
With us now at the height of expedition season, our DofE Adviser, Ron has given us a quick reminder of some rules:
- Bronze, Silver & Gold all require an Accredited Assessor now. That is a person holding a DofE certificate for the correct level.
- Wild Country for DofE is generally to the north of a line from, Helenburgh, Drymen and the Lake of Menteith. (Lomond & Argyll Panel) (Trossachs & Crianlarich Panel).
- To the east of this area is Tayside Panel
- Isle of Arran is Wild Country Panel. You should check the Award on line for all areas.
- All expeditions in Wild Country require Green forms to be submitted to the Panel Co-ordinator at least four weeks in advance for unaccompanied practice (no assessor required), or final if you have your own Assessor. This changes to at least six weeks if you require an Assessor from the panel for which a charge will be levied.
- Very few green forms have been sent to me so I can only assume there are no planned Wild Country expeditions before the end of July. As the main contact for Clyde and the Operating Authority (Scouts Scotland), copies should come to me, with the panel reference number. Without this the expedition is void.
- Parts of Wild Country Areas are suitable for Terrain "0" Scout rules, but still need a Green form. Supervisors in Terrain "1" & "2" require the necessary Scout certificates.
