Volunteering! - Bucket Loads of Adventure
Author: Richard Harvey
Published: July 29, 2014
A group of young Scout leaders have teamed up to organise a combination of water and land-based activities to highlight the need for more adult volunteers.
The Gainsborough area team of three took a group of 20 teenage boy and girl Scouts to the Girton Sailing Club near Newark.
Activities on offer included dinghy sailing, kayaking, open canoeing, power boating, archery, Scout skills and hiking.
Part of the drive to encourage the Scout Association’s 2018 Vision, young Scout Leaders Adam Middleton, 27, from 6th Gainsborough Sea Scouts, William Baldock, 23, from 14th Gainsborough Scout Group and Daniel Price, 26, of 1st Willingham Scout Group worked together to run the camp.
It followed their decision earlier this year to step up to lead the planning of the year's water activities programme and new adventurous activities for young people in the Gainsborough district.
And it was an introduction to courses run by both the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) and the British Canoe Union (BCU).
But more volunteers are needed across the county to run the Scout programme in Lincolnshire.
Fourteen-year-old Scout Jack Bradley said: "This is one of the best camps we have ever had.
"Whilst developing our own skills on the water to the next level, the trust our leaders have in us has allowed us to help develop the younger Scouts, both on and off the water."
Lincolnshire Scouts' county commissioner Robin Wright said: "It's fantastic to see young Scout leaders working together to organise and deliver opportunities for young people to experience adventurous activities.
"The Scout Association’s adult training scheme is nationally recognised by the Institute of Leadership and Management."
The Gainsborough area team of three took a group of 20 teenage boy and girl Scouts to the Girton Sailing Club near Newark.
Activities on offer included dinghy sailing, kayaking, open canoeing, power boating, archery, Scout skills and hiking.
Part of the drive to encourage the Scout Association’s 2018 Vision, young Scout Leaders Adam Middleton, 27, from 6th Gainsborough Sea Scouts, William Baldock, 23, from 14th Gainsborough Scout Group and Daniel Price, 26, of 1st Willingham Scout Group worked together to run the camp.
It followed their decision earlier this year to step up to lead the planning of the year's water activities programme and new adventurous activities for young people in the Gainsborough district.
And it was an introduction to courses run by both the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) and the British Canoe Union (BCU).
But more volunteers are needed across the county to run the Scout programme in Lincolnshire.
Fourteen-year-old Scout Jack Bradley said: "This is one of the best camps we have ever had.
"Whilst developing our own skills on the water to the next level, the trust our leaders have in us has allowed us to help develop the younger Scouts, both on and off the water."
Lincolnshire Scouts' county commissioner Robin Wright said: "It's fantastic to see young Scout leaders working together to organise and deliver opportunities for young people to experience adventurous activities.
"The Scout Association’s adult training scheme is nationally recognised by the Institute of Leadership and Management."
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 Lincs Fest Kinder Hike Lincoln Pride Jamboree Young person Selection Splash Lincs
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Apply now to be part of the Lincolnshire Unit & UK Contingent to the 26th World Scout Jamboree in Poland from 30th July to 8th August 2027. Is your birthday between 30th July 2009 and 30th July 2013? Do you want to have the adventure of a lifetime? Then apply now via the link below. https://forms.office.com/e/jzrW1JxiZk The deadline for applications to attend the selection event is the 30th September 2025. This is due to take place at Sudbrooke Camp Site on 4-5th October 2025. For any questions please contact international@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk We look forward to seeing you there, Georgia, Dawn, Kev and Shaun
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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 Vacancies in County Section Support Team Funding opportunities Derbyshire Children's Holiday Centre - Available for Group Bookings World Scout Jamboree & International Trips Sensory bags Trustees needed
Charity Quiz - This quiz has been designed and written by the Youth Shapers. It’s purpose is to be used as a starter/game activity in a scouting meeting with the idea being that to participate all scouts would make a small charity donation.
What Trustees do, really makes a difference. Lincolnshire Scouts are looking for a new Trustee for a 3 year term starting from September 2025. We need your experience and wisdom to help us make sure we’re well governed and managed.
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 Brew It Forward Winners Announced! Chill Out - Groups and Staff Lincs Fest - Bookings open Inclusion Survey Join the Support Team New Lead Volunteer for Sleaford Needed From the County Youth Lead William Swift - Chief Scout’s Unsung Hero Award Winner Safety training Vacancies in County Section Support team National Scout Archery Competition
