Thursday, 19 March 2020

All scout meetings cancelled



We are aware there have been lots of messages bouncing around the district in the aftermath of HQs announcement that all face to face scouting is suspended until further notice.

We want to clarify that this means for us. The following events and meeting have been suspended:

- St George's Day celebration

- appointments committees

- unit meetings

- district team meetings

- ADCs meetings

- all training

- Gradbach young wardens scheme

 - district AGM

We are looking forward to receiving ideas from the young people and yourselves on how we can carry on scouting in these altered circumstances. Please send any ideas to secretary@highpeakscouting.org.uk. We are aware that different things may work for different age groups. 

The district team is working in the background to enable the behind the scenes aspect of scouting to still occur and looking at alternative ways of holding meetings and training. 

We hope to be sending regular updates as things develop so watch this space. 

Yours in scouting

The District Team





Monday, 16 March 2020

Scouting suspension

UPDATE: All Scouting activities have now resumed as normal at 1st Taxal Scouts.



We are sad to announce that meetings of all sections at 1st Taxal Scout Group are suspended until further notice.

This is in line with national guidance received from the Scout Association following the Prime Minister's announcement today regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19).

This is a developing situation and we will aim to share any additional information I receive in a timely manner.

The Scouts have created a webpage: scouts.org.uk/coronavirus which they'll keep updated from tomorrow.

We are planning to share activities for young people to do at home with their parents if families are faced with self-isolation. We will be communicating more about this soon.

Please look after yourselves and those around you.

Yours,

Saul Brown,

Group Scout Leader

Monday, 23 September 2019


September 200 Club winners

The latest numbers have been drawn and our winners selected.

September 2019 Winners!
  • 1st prize  =   Mr & Mrs Comber
  • 2nd prize  =  Mrs J Stead 
  • 3rd prize  =  Mr P Thompson

Congratulations all of our winners; if you want to be in with a chance please let us know if you would like to take part!

Sunday, 11 August 2019

WSJ 2019 is over



All the High Peaks WSJ contingent are back safe and sound.

They have had a fabulous time in West Virginia, Washington DC and Canada.
A huge thank you to all the people and companies who supported them in their fundraising and efforts to make this adventure possible.

Monday, 22 July 2019

WSJ 2019

Alex and Gabe set off on Saturday morning at 5:30am - along with 90 Scouts and Explorers from Derbyshire, about 3,500 from the UK and 40,000 from around the world. They are heading for the World Scout Jamboree in West Virginia


Currently the Derbyshire Units have just left New York. 
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Could it be you next time?


Saul Brown
Group Scout Leader

Monday, 8 July 2019

ILM Young Leader Training


17th – 21st August 2019

Chesterfield Scouts have been fortunate enough to win some European Social Funding (ESF) money to deliver a Young Leaders training programme in August this year. This is only for Young Leaders aged 16-18 years old due to funding restrictions

The training will be delivered throughout a 5-day camp, commencing Friday evening August 16th through to Wednesday August 21st, 2019.  This year the training camp will be slightly different to those delivered before in that they intend to accredit the training to the ILM management level 2 award as well as the Scout Young Leader award.  They intend to deliver this programme over 5 days as a camp and this will give you the opportunity also to socialise with other Young Leaders in the District.  If you believe you have completed any parts of the course before please bring evidence of this to the weekend, but it is not required as we will cover all relevant modules.

The training camp will be interactive and is planned to equip you with leadership skills to take a full and active part in Scouting Leadership.  You will also acquire general leadership knowledge and skills that will equip you for the working world.  There will be an opportunity to meet with your sections Assistant District Commissioner to learn about activities specific to each section. 

On completing the training programme, you will be awarded several certificates.  These, you should use to demonstrate to potential employers acquired skills of leadership, commitment and teamwork. In addition to covering all the training for the young leader modules including first aid you will receive certification from the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) at level 2; Emergency First Aid at Work level 2 qualification and coaching certificates in tomahawk throwing and fencing.

To achieve the ILM accreditation there will be a requirement to complete some project work on the course for which there will be tutor support and there will be some pre-course reading.  This will ensure we can cover all topics in the time allocated.  If you are going to apply to come onto the course you need to be prepared to learn, participate and contribute.

The training will commence on Friday 16th August at 6pm at Spitewinter Scout Campsite, Chesterfield. All participants will be camping outdoors, and all costs to include camping, food and drinks, will be met by the project funding through ESF, however they require a £50 deposit when you commit to the course which will be refunded in FULL if you complete the full course. 

Registration will be open at 6pm on the 16th and young leaders should have arrived and pitched their tents ready to start at 8.30pm. The course will conclude, and you will depart on Wednesday 21st August at approximately 5pm.

This is a first come first serve basis and the first 30 completed applications forms they receive with the deposits will be allocated a place.  The deadline for applications is short to allow them to offer the course out of district if there are any spaces left.  Please return the booking form by the 15th July to Simon Temperton, 7 Purbeck Ave, Chesterfield, S40 4NP telephone 07736 878997.  Deposit cheques should be made payable to Chesterfield and District Scout Council. 

Thanks


ILM Young Leader training August 2019



Name: Group & Section:


Contact telephone:


Contact email:


Signed: Parent / Guardian:


Signed: Sponsoring leader:                 This should be your section leader or GSL


Any special dietary or other support needs we should be aware of………………………………




I enclose a £50 deposit to confirm my place.  I understand this will be refunded if I complete the course.