Bronze Qualifying Expedition
Author: Richard Harvey
Published: July 24, 2016
Over the weekend nine Sleaford Explorer Scouts completed their Duke of Edinburgh Award Bronze Qualifying Expedition in the picturesque and very sunny Lincolnshire Wolds.
As two teams the Explorer Scouts journeyed through the Lincolnshire Wolds, starting at Alford and finishing on Sunday in Horncastle after spending an evening under canvas at Tetford. The expedition is a challenging journey on foot and forms one of four mandatory elements of the young people's DofE Awards.
Whilst on their expedition the explorers navigational and team work skills were put to the test, as well as their campcraft skills. Throughout the weekend the explorers were under the scrutiny of Tom (our local friendly DofE Assessor) to check they met the requirements of the award.
James Walker, DofE Advisor, praised the young people on their achievement:
"The Explorers should be proud of a superb expedition - they navigated a challenging route without fault and were always where they should be and on time."
We're looking forward to meeting the Explorer Scouts in September as they complete the final element of the expedition section - the presentation, where we'll no doubt hear about blisters, lost water bottles and beef jerky.
As two teams the Explorer Scouts journeyed through the Lincolnshire Wolds, starting at Alford and finishing on Sunday in Horncastle after spending an evening under canvas at Tetford. The expedition is a challenging journey on foot and forms one of four mandatory elements of the young people's DofE Awards.
Whilst on their expedition the explorers navigational and team work skills were put to the test, as well as their campcraft skills. Throughout the weekend the explorers were under the scrutiny of Tom (our local friendly DofE Assessor) to check they met the requirements of the award.
James Walker, DofE Advisor, praised the young people on their achievement:
"The Explorers should be proud of a superb expedition - they navigated a challenging route without fault and were always where they should be and on time."
We're looking forward to meeting the Explorer Scouts in September as they complete the final element of the expedition section - the presentation, where we'll no doubt hear about blisters, lost water bottles and beef jerky.
Rosie Flint appointed as the new Lead Volunteer for Sleaford District
Welcome to the latest edition of the Lincs County Bulletin. This is issued on the first Friday of each month. The bulletin will be sent to all adults registered on My Membership and distributed widely. To submit material for the bulletin please email howard.nelson@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk . Download as a PDF View historic Bulletins In this issue: From the County Lead Volunteer Skegness and Spilsby District Success Census 2026 Data Protection Reminder: Using Email Safely Scouts Future Leader Programme HQ Leadership Opportunities Lincoln District Shooting Tournament ProgFest Shooting activities New County Brand County First Aid Courses
Congratulations to Julie and Dany on their awards!
Cubs Take Over Sudbrooke Park as over 400 young people and volunteers join together for an unforgettable County Cub camp.
6th Skegness Sea Scouts were honoured to attend BBC Radio Lincolnshire's Make a Difference awards ceremony, as a finalist in the community group award category. With over 500 nominations across the categories they made it to the final 4 and got a Highly Commended award which will take pride of place at their Scout Hall. A huge congratulations to them and all the finalists and winners on the night.
Welcome to the latest edition of the Lincs County Bulletin. This is issued on the first Friday of each month. The bulletin will be sent to all adults registered on My Membership and distributed widely. To submit material for the bulletin please email howard.nelson@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk . Download as a PDF View historic Bulletins In this issue: From the County Lead Volunteer Award Nominations Are you looking to get a nights away permit Hykeham Scouts come to the rescue Lincolnshire ProgFest Saturday 12 October LincsFest - Don't miss out Splashlincs - last few places available! District Lead Volunteers Jamboree Young person Selection Membership fees explained
Kate Marnoch appointed as the new Lead Volunteer for Louth District
We are looking a new District Lead Volunteer roles for Sleaford District
