Explorer Scouts

First Aid Courses

Faith has added the following dates for everyone to book on.

NEW! !NEW!! NEW!!

20th July 2025 9.30am to 4pm at WF17

There are two First Response courses in the Autumn.

13th September 9.30 to 4pm at WF15

23rd November 9.30 to 4pm at WF17

On both dates there is a Practical session at 4pm.

Another Part 2 Zoom session will be added shortly for those wishing to do the Blended training; there is one on 4th June with only a few participants if you have leaders who need to complete quickly.

Faith

Those dates not suitable, then please go here First Aid Training | Scouts Hereford & Worcester (scoutshw.org.uk)  and you will see courses elsewhere in the County or the "Hampshire Model" an online session to cover module 10a. The next module 10b can be completed locally. Demand for these FREE courses is bound to be high as we move into Transformation so please take the opportunity to book early. Check your compass record to see when your renewal is due.

Contact Faith directly faith@westoaks.org.uk for further information or look in the Training Diary page on Hereford and Worcestershire Scouts website for alternative FA courses outside of the district.  Remember to check when your FA expires and book in good time to avoid travelling.

Reminder that under Transformation, First Response will be mandatory for:

• Group Lead Volunteers
• Section Team Leaders
• Section Team Members
• District 14-24 Team Leaders

• In other words, ALL face-to-face leaders and team members.

• There are a small number of volunteers in the District who are not compliant, please check Your Membership on the Scout system if you are unsure about your status.

Hello everyone, 

Please do advertise this weekend to your Explorer Scouts.

No need for leaders to attend too, Young People can book on directly through the link provided. 

County Explorer Coasteering Weekend | Scouts Hereford & Worcester

Thank you 

🌄 County Explorer Coasteering Weekend – July 2025

📅 Dates: Friday 18th July to Sunday 20th July
📍 Location: Torbay District Scout Campsite
💰 Cost: £130 – payable on sign-up
🚐 Travel: Minibus travel to be confirmed during a participant/ parent Zoom to be held on 6th July 2025 (dependant on location of participants).

🥾 What’s It All About?

Join us for an exciting weekend away coasteering in Dartmoor! This is a brilliant opportunity to challenge yourself, explore somewhere new, and have fun with Explorers from across the County.

On Saturday, Explorers will take part in a coasteering activity, the ultimate adventure sport. It’s exploring a route around the coastline and making the most of the features we find. It is the best way to experience the amazing Devon and Cornish coastline.

On Sunday, the group will visit Splashdown Waterpark at Quaywest. With twisting tyre rides, slippery waterslides, it is an essential addition to the trip.

🏠 Where Are We Staying?

We’ll be based at Torbay District Scout Campsite. All meals and activity equipment will be provided. All Explorer Scouts will be required to provide their own tent (or make arrangements to share with a friend).

✅ What’s Included?

• All accommodation and food
• Transport by minibus
• Coasteering Instruction from Epic Coasteering Trips Across Devon And Cornwall
• Entry to Splashdown Quaywest – the UK’s largest all outdoor waterpark · Splashdown

🧭 Who Can Attend?

This weekend is open to Explorer Scouts across the County. Whether you’re brand new to Explorers or already love the outdoors, this weekend will be an unforgettable mix of challenge and fun. All Explorers must be able to swim a minimum of 50m, in clothing an equipment appropriate to the activity (buoyancy aid or life jacket) and be able to keep afloat for five minutes.

💳 How to Sign Up

Places are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment!
Cost: £130 per person, payable on sign-up.
A small number of subsidised places may be available – speak to your Explorer Leader if cost is a barrier.

If you have any questions, please speak to your Explorer Scout Leader or contact the County Team (lauren.wheeldon@scoutshw.org.uk OR rob.williams@scoutshw.org.uk).

Book on here:

https://form.jotform.com/scoutshw/county-explorer-coasteering-july-20

Lauren Wheeldon

County 14-24 Team Lead

Scouts Hereford & Worcester 

Hi All,

Please remember Groups should all now be providing a marshal from each section to stand by the cones to slow cars coming in to Rhydd. 

This is a safety measure to keep everyone safe and stated in the risk assessment.

The risk assessment can be found here under car parks - Risk Assessments – Rhydd Covert Scout Campsite

It does not have to be a leader, you can use a parent, but please ensure the adult stood there has a hi vis on. 

We will be carrying spot checks out to ensure everyone is supplying a marshal on their section nights.

On some evenings there could be up to 6/8 marshals stood there, the more the better, do not leave it up to other groups to supply the marshal for you.

For all leaders cars that drive down to the lower site please remember the speed limit is 5mph on site.

Thank you for your support.

Yours in Scouting

Kathy

Bookings Manager

Rhydd Covert Campsite

Web: www.rhyddcovert.org.uk 

Email: bookings@rhyddcovert.org.uk

Future opportunities and dates for your diary

County Squirrel Day - 11th May 2025

County Scout Camp - June 2025

County AGM - 16th July 2025

County Explorer Weekend, Wales -  August 1st - 3rd 2025

The Trek Challenge - 5th October 2025

Operation Bald Eagle - 10th - 12th October 2025

Top Awards Celebration - October 2025

Shirefrost - December 2025

Shirehike - March 2026

                                                      Canada trip - Summer 2026