We have a few spaces remaining on both dates of the Beaver Sleepovers at The Deep. The dates are: Friday 8th March 2019 Friday 29th March 2019 The cost has increased slightly this year to £22 per Beaver, but the…
The countdown is on!
Please remember that the deadline for all current adult members to complete the GDPR training module is Monday 31 December 2018; and that all new joining adult members who do not have a full role from Tuesday 25 September must…
Beacons Gang Show
Leaders from Howden Scout Group are running their second Gang Show in a weekend on 8th to 10th March 2019. Details of how to get involved are below: We would like to invite YOU to join our Gang on stage…
Pre-launch checks
Members have until Tuesday 27 November to feedback on the proposed updates to a number of rules and guidance, including target sports (such as archery and shooting), nights away, first aid and visits abroad. Take a look at the proposals and…
Young People First – Yellow Card
Following consultation and feedback from members, we have updated the Young People First, Safeguarding – a code of Practice (Yellow Card). The update and details of how to get a copy will be shared in December’s monthly membership email but…
End of Year Accounts
As we all know, it is a requirement that Scout Groups and Explorer Units send copies of their annual accounts to the District. As we are now approaching the end of the year, we require all Groups and Explorer Units…
Developing Scouting for younger children
Work on our new plan, Skills for Life, is well underway. This includes work on digital, programme planning tools and brand. In our plan, shaped by you, we said we’d start exploring early years provision once we’d secured external funding….
Digital programme planning
You told us Skills for Life should prioritise brilliant programmes for young people, so we’ve prioritised creating a digital tool to make planning a great Scout Programme easier. Programme ideas and resources will live online, giving section leaders easier access…
Tablers Wood Working Weekend
Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th November 8.30am to 3.30pm (both days) Main Jobs: Sealing the kitchen roof against the weather Tree planting Fence and style building Installation of new signage Everyone welcome. We need help from, Leaders, Explorers and Network….