COVID-19 Risk Assessments

Following the recent updates to restrictions in England, many of the legal restrictions unique to the youth sector are no longer in place. We’re removing the requirement to have COVID-19 risk assessments approved by District or County Commissioners. Groups and…

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October membership count

As we look to build back better from the pandemic, HQ want to better understand our current membership figures. This October, we’re going to ask Group Scout Leaders and District Explorer Scout Commissioners to count their youth members and submit…

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2021 District AGM

There are still a few places left to attend the AGM in person, so please ensure you book a place through the Bookings Site if you wish to attend. If you will be joining us from home, here is the…

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Volunteer Recruitment Workshops

 Dear GSL/Section Leader  Are you in need of more volunteers? Would more Volunteers help share the load? There is an opportunity for you to find out more about the Why’s and How’s of volunteer recruitment by attending the forthcoming National…

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Nominations to the District Executive Committee

We are accepting nominations to the District Executive Committee, ready for the 2021 AGM. If you would like to self nominate or nominate someone else, please get in touch with Linda DC, before the AGM, to complete the process.

2021 Annual General Meeting

Please remember to book a place if you wish to attend the AGM in person as there is a limit on the number of people we can have in the building. The AGM will be available to watch online too….

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Nights Away Approval Process – UPDATE

Please ensure you have read this change to the process we shared last week.   This webpage: https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/getting-back-together-safely/nights-away-and-international-travel/planning-covid-safe-nights-away-in-2021/ has recently been updated with the following guidance:   Nights Away Approval Process We are changing the COVID-safe approval process for nights…

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COVID Nights Away Process

Below is the process for forms and approvals required for Nights Away, during COVID restrictions. Please read carefully before planning your residential activity. Create/update your COVID Risk Assessment to include Nights Away activities. Submit this COVID Risk Assessment to the…

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Notes from District Leaders Meeting – June 21

Welcome and Apologies Apologies: Linda Thelwell Ann Cooper Charlotte Winter Groups not represented: Anlaby Cottingham Elloughton-cum-Brough Hook South Cave Willerby   Keeping Everyone Safe – COVID and Activity Risk Assessments Changes in guidance are good to see, but don’t expect…

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