Scouts Speak Up

Christopher, who sadly lost his life in October 2020 was a keen scouter who took every opportunity that was given to him. His most memorable trip was definitely Kandersteg International Scout Centre. In his memory, his family have created a yearly event that has something for everyone, based around Christopher's favourite things. This year, there is camping available all weekend and a car and bike show on the Saturday and Sunday alongside trade stalls, craft fair, fairground rides and inflatables. On the Saturday, they have an amazing line up for the music festival and on the Sunday local youth groups will be performing for the family fun day. There will also be wall climbing, axe throwing and archery available. The event will raise funds that will allow local Scouts to access experiences and camps making it truly accessible to everyone. Christopher got so much out of Scouts, the family want many more young people to have the opportunities he did. Please bring your families along for a fantastic weekend. See www.cmmrally.co.uk for more information and information on ticket sales.

Gilwell Reunion is a weekend of programme ideas, practical skills and support for your role - with plenty of fun and friendship throw in too. Booking detail at https://www.scouts.org.uk/national events/gilwell-reunion

I am now restructuring the County Team into the new transformation model. The new model will have three teams - Programme, Volunteer Development and Support. I am pleased to advise that the following appointments have been so far made. Team Leaders: Volunteering Development Team Leader – Malcolm Moore Support Team Lead and Transformation Lead – Jacob Wand Programme Joint Team Lead - Carolyn Grieg Programme Joint Team Lead - Ellie Broome Programme team appointments: International Joint Team members - Kev Compton / Michelle Nelson Supporter of the Nights Away Scheme - Trevor Watson (in addition to his DC role) Team member – Heidi Latronico Ferris Team Member - Lead, SASUs -Neil Onyon Team member - Paul Jackson Team member - Stephen Hartley Volunteer Development team appointments: Team Member – Lead for Learning - Lucy Copeland has agreed in the continue with the County Training Manager role which will become Team Member - Lead for Learning on transformation. Support Team Appointments: Team Member - Communications -Abigail Jodhan-Singh Team Member - Lead, Digital – Ian Kingdom I will be making more appointments as I discuss this with individuals. I will update on further appointments and include a structure chart in due course.

We have a vacancy for a volunteer programme team member(s) supporting DofE for the county. More details of the vacancy can be found at https://www.lincolnshirescouts.org.uk/volunteer and the link for the application form is https://forms.office.com/e/Z1gXm8z5Qy The closing date for the role is 31/7/2024 .

First Aid Course @ Wake House Bourne - 22 June 2024 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/834280524507?aff=oddtdtcreator First Aid Course @ Wake House Bourne - 23 June 2024 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/834280644867?aff=oddtdtcreator Lincoln Pride - 17 Aug 2024 For further information relating to the event/timings of the day please contact Ellie Broome ( ellie.broome@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk ) or Claire Burt ( claire.burt@lincolnscouts.org.uk ) Gilwell Reunion - 30 Aug -1 Sep Booking detail at https://www.scouts.org.uk/national- events/gilwell-reunion Skills of Management (Weekend Course) - Sat, 7 Sept 2024 Sun 8 Sept 2024 The Hub (National Centre for Art and Design), Navigation Wharf, Carre Street, Sleaford, NG34 7DW. Book at https://bookwhen.com/emrt/e/ev-sv4r-20240907093000 9:30am – 4:30pm each day. Lincs Fest - 20-22 Sept 2024 Details and Booking form at https://www.lincolnshirescouts.org.uk/lincs-fest-2024 County AGM - Sudbrooke Park 21 Sept 2024 Nights Away training at Sudbrooke - 27-29 Sept 2024 Open to all Leaders Bookings secretary@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk . PL Camp, Sudbrooke - 4–6 October 2024 Chiller - 16 November 2024 Details and Booking form at https://www.lincolnshirescouts.org.uk/bookings-open-for-chiller24 RYA Safety boat training (Explorers, Network, Leaders) - 7 & 14 December 2024 We will launch a calendar with dates for next year in due course to enable planning for next year.