First Response Courses

A reminder of the upcoming First Response Courses available to all adult volunteers: 1st March 2017, 7:00pm – 9:00pm, Raywell, Refresher Course – Appropriate for those whose FR is still in date. 9th April 2017, South Cave HQ, Full Course…

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Camp Craft Competition 2017

The District Camp Craft Competition will be running once again this year. 19th – 21st May 2017 Tablers Wood Campsite There will be 2 separate competitions, one for Cubs and one for Scouts, with Explorers and Young Leaders welcome at…

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Badge Price Increase

The prices of badges sold through Blacktoft Beacon will increase by 5p on 1st March 2017. This is in line with the increase of prices from ScoutShops. Postage and packing costs will remain the same.

YL Module K Training – 19th Feb

Module K is the First Response part of the Young Leaders Scheme. Sunday 19th February 2017 Howden Scout HQ Please email Lucy via descyl@blacktoftbeacon-scouts.org.uk if you have a Young Leader who would like to book a place on this training…

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St George’s Day Planning Meeting

All leaders are welcome to attend this meeting to give their opinions, ideas and offers of support for the Activity Day. Monday 13th February 2017 Red Hawke Pub, Brough 7:30pm At this meeting all attending Groups will be assigned activities…

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Notes of District Leaders Meeting – 12th January

Attendance: Shaun Wilson, Linda Thelwell, Rachael Macadam, Barbara Simpson, Paul Daniel, Emma Taylor, Claire Moverley, Neil Begbie, Craig Whiteley, Andy Threlfall, Russell Hodson, Lucy Rigby, Kim Grainger, Peter Lamb, Bradley Cowley, Donna Horwood. Apologies: Sarah Laws, Allan Moore, Josh Railton,…

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Yorkshire Agoonoree

This year’s Yorkshire Agoonoree is being held at Tablers Wood. It is a camp for Scouts with additional needs and gives them the opportunity to experience a side of Scouting that most take for granted. The organisers are looking for…

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March Deep Sleepover

The Beaver Deep Sleepover on 24th March is now FULL. If we have enough interest we will consider running another one later in the year. Please email Rachael DDC if you are interested in this.

#YouShape Month 2017

February is fast approaching and this week, all GSLs have recieved a #YouShape pack in preparation. This contains printed copies of all the resources plus the following letter: “Following the success of #YouShape Week 2016, where over 20,000 young people…

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County Scout Camp – Last Chance

Bookings and deposits need to be in by 31st January 2017, so make sure you don’t miss out on a great camp! Building on the fantastic success of the County Scout Camp in 2015, Deputy County Commissioner, Alan Hayward has…

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