Lockdown with 1st Waddington
Author: Richard Harvey
Published: June 14, 2020
And so face to face Scouting ended in mid March but did that stop us?? Not a bit of it.
The Leaders and the Parents at the Waddington Scout Group have really stepped up to the mark and supported the children in all sorts of ways. Not only have the children completed a massive amount of badgework at home they have also taken part in various virtual activities together with other families. There has been the ‘Camp at Home’ where 55 of the children either made indoor dens to sleep in or braved a night in a tent in the garden. This event was planned and coordinated by the Northumberland Scouts and was with ‘Biggest Camp Ever’ with 95,000 participants from sixty eight countries. Thirty eight of the children took part in a virtual ‘Camp Fire’, some indoors and again some in the garden and then there was the ‘Hike to the Moon’. We were unable, this year, to participate in the annual JOTT, Jamboree on the Trail and so as an association wide event we asked the children to get out and hike and to record their distances which were all centrally collated and reached the moon and back. I have to add that the Leaders and some brave parents also took and active part in these activities.
The number of badges awarded and the spread of activities is indeed impressive. All of the badge awards have been verified by photographic submissions from the parents;
- So far the Beavers have received sixty badges covering such activities as Outdoors, Book Reader, Animal Friend, Builder, Cook, Cyclist, Navigator and Nights Away to name but a few, whereas
- The two Cub sections have had forty two badges awarded for Martial Arts, Artist, Astronomer, Photographer, and Environmental Conservation among others.
- Scouts have achieved their badges covering, in addition, Meteorologist, Model Maker, World Faiths and Chef.
- These badges are not exclusive to any one section and neither are they all covered by each section. As a result of cumulative work on Challenge badges we have been able to award Five Chief Scouts Gold and Two Chief Scouts Bronze Awards during this period.
All sections have been meeting regularly on Zoom - To find out more about delivering your programme online visit - https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/scouts-at-home/staying-safe-online/digital-platforms-for-scouts/
Awards Ceremony We held our annual Adult Awards Evening at Burghley House, celebrating the achievements and dedication of volunteers across Lincolnshire over the past year. During the evening, we recognised a range of prestigious awards, including the King’s Scout Award, Explorer Belt, Silver Acorn, and the Silver Wolf. These awards are among the highest honours in Scouting and recognise outstanding service, commitment, and the positive impact volunteers make for young people.
Young Leader Training Weekend – Book Now! Are you a Scout Young Leader or Explorer Scout looking to develop your leadership skills? Join us for a fantastic Young Leader Training Weekend at 7th Grantham Scout HQ from 5–7 June . This weekend will give you the chance to complete Young Leader training modules (A–J) , build confidence, and gain practical skills to support younger sections in Scouting. The Young Leaders’ Scheme helps Explorers aged 14–18 develop leadership skills while volunteering alongside adult leaders in Beavers, Cubs or Scouts. What to expect • Arrival Friday evening – collection Sunday afternoon • Camping available (day visitors also welcome) • Training modules A–J delivered • Fun activities and additional skill sessions • Meet other Young Leaders from across the area • All meals included 📍 Location: 7th Grantham Scout HQ, Earlsfield Lane, Grantham 📋 Book your place here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/E2vdn4ekwA Places are limited, so please book early and share with Young Leaders in your group or district . #Scouts #YoungLeaders #SkillsForLife #LincolnshireScouts #VolunteerLeadership
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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 County Young Leader Training Weekend Digital App First Aid in Scouts Honoured at Westminster Abbey Grantham Gangshow County Programme Team Leader and County Youth Lead Vacancies Air Rifle Course Archery Course 16 Hour Outdoor First Aid Course
Vacancy - County Treasurer & Trustee We are looking for a volunteer Treasurer for our Lincolnshire County Trustee Board to start in late September.
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