County Bulletin: Issue 4 (September 2024)

Below you will find a list of dates for County Events over the next few months. I am delighted to include booking details for Chiller and Lincs Fest and we hope to see many of you at these events. The bookings links are below. 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 East Midlands regional assessor's day at Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre Saturday - 5th October 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

The county over 18s only camp, training and social event is back from 20th - 22nd September at Sudbrooke Park Campsite, Lincoln. The event is running from Saturday 21st September (with activities starting 10am) to Sunday 22nd September (Lunchtime) and also the option to just come for the day on the Saturday. Full information and details will be shared with all participants before the event. The cost of the event is £7 for member within Lincolnshire Scouts and £10 for any other member of the Scout Association. All scouters, including Trustee Board members and Occasional Helpers are welcome. Cost includes badge, travel mug, access to the event and all activities and tea/coffee/squash facilities throughout the event. Booking Link = https://forms.office.com/e/dp3e6NZg5M

Transformation / Go-Live Support Teams Transformation is now taking it's final shape and more details are being rolled out nationally, specific webinars for Lincolnshire will be delivered over the next few months as well as at LincsFest. More details regarding dates and sign up details will follow soon. Districts are now forming their 'Go-Live Support Teams' who will form part of the initial local support for transformation with people who are able to answer with specific local knowledge around who may be in what role and how your local teams are structured. If you're interested in joining your local team please reach out to your District Lead Volunteer or Jacob.Wand@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk who'll have more information.

First Aid – Blended Model The county will be running a couple of online sessions to support the Blended Model (Hampshire Scouts). Please note that you are required to attend 1 of these sessions not both. These will be run on: · Weds 18th September 2024, 7-9.30pm https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1010370524437?aff=oddtdtcreator · Weds 13th November 2024, 7-9.30pm https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1010376030907?aff=oddtdtcreator To book a place on a session, please visit the Training page on the County Website: https://www.lincolnshirescouts.org.uk/members/training Once you have booked a date, please head to the Hampshire Scouts Website to complete the e-learning before you attend your booked session. https://hampshire-scouts.thinkific.com/courses/firstresponse At the end of the e-learning you will have a form to complete, and a certificate will be available to download. Please keep a copy of the certificate and send a copy to lucy.copeland@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk Then you can complete the short Practical validation session. There will be opportunities to complete this part at Lincsfest 24, Chiller 24 and during any face to face First Response Courses. If these opportunities are not suitable, we can look at alternative ones.

For information on training courses please contact Lucy Copeland at lucy.copeland@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk Courses - BSO Partnership We have a partnership with British Scouting Overseas, which means Lincolnshire adults can attend their online training. The Modules being run by British Scouting Overseas, UK timing are: Sunday 15th September 2024, 9-11am – Module 14, Supporting Young People Friday 20th September 2024, 6.30-8.30pm - Module 18, Practical Skills Friday 4th October 2024, 6.30-8.30pm - Module 17, Running Safe Activities Monday 7th October 2024, 6.30-8.30pm, Module 16, Introduction to Residential Experiences Friday 11th October 2024, 6.30-8.30pm, Module 8, Skills of Leadership Sunday 13th October 2024, 9-11am, Module 15, Promoting Positive Behaviour Wednesday 16th October 2024, 6.30-8.30pm, Module 11, Administration Friday 18th October 2024, 6.30-8.30pm, Module 19, International Saturday 19th October 2024, 12-2pm, Module 11, Administration To book on to a course please click on the following link: https://www.britishscoutingoverseas.org.uk/members/training/courses Other dates Nights Away - Sudbrooke 9-11 May 2025 19-21 Sept 2025 Managers and Supporters Training - East Midlands Regional Training (Managers & Supporters) - Booking by Bookwhen 26th Oct 2024 – Achieving Growth – Nottinghamshire 27th October 2024 – Meeting the Challenges – Nottinghamshire Managers and Supporters Training - East Midlands Regional Training (Managers & Supporters) - Booking by Bookwhen 9th Nov 2024 – Meeting the Challenges – Northamptonshire 10th Nov 2024 – Achieving Growth – Northamptonshire 11th & 12th Jan 2025 – Skills of Management (2 days) - Leicester 8th March 2024 – Achieving Growth – Derbyshire 9th March 2025 – Meeting the Challenges – Derbyshire 13th September 2025 – Skills of Management (2 days) - Nottinghamshire 15th Nov 2025 – Meeting the Challenges – Northamptonshire 16th Nov 2025 – Achieving Growth - Northamptonshire

I hope this Bulletin finds you all well-rested and ready for an exciting new chapter in Scouting! As summer winds down and we transition into autumn, I hope you are looking forward to getting back to your Scout groups after what I hope was a refreshing and adventurous summer break. I trust you had the chance to relax, explore, and recharge over the summer, whether through holidays, camps, or personal time spent outdoors. I know lots of groups were also at EIJ, Larkin and elsewhere - I hope you had a great time. Michelle and my summer was full with attending the Essex International Jamboree (EIJ), DofE assessing in the Lakes, attending Lincoln Pride and of course a new granddaughter. Now, as we gear up for the next Scouting season, I can’t help but feel the excitement that comes with new challenges and friendships that Scouting brings. I hope we will see you at LincsFest, but if not good luck with the year ahead! County Media Team Are you interested in Photography, Video Editing, Social Media, Radio, Web sites, Journalism etc? If yes then we want to hear from you. Lincolnshire Scouts are looking to build a Media team so we can share our adventures to the widest audience. The roles within the media team are available to Explorers, Network and Adults. Joining the media team will not only look good on your CV but can be used to complete badgework or awards. We have many roles available so If you are a wiz on the computer, with a camera or on social media please visit the vacancies page and get in touch. We are especially looking for someone / a small team for the following tasks: Web Editors Make sure the website has lots of interesting and up to date content. Able to man the ticket system and distribute accordingly. Ensure the layout and design of the website is maintained and updated. Act as a point of communication for people to come to regarding the website. Bulletin Editor Collect Information from across the County Team. Compile and distribute the monthly bulletin. Social Media Team Members Gather media posts from Group and District pages. Create posts on Social Media for County events and Information. Respond to comments on County media accounts. The roles can be undertaken remotely as well as if you live in Lincolnshire. For those at Uni, being an active member of our Media team could also help boost your study portfolio. For more information, please contact Jacob Wand at jacob.wand@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk Howard

Online Youth Forum's I’m very excited to announce that before the end of this year, online youth forums for scouts and explorers in Lincolnshire will be being held. These will allow scouts and explorers to share their views on worldwide and local issues and network with people outside of their district. The three topics will be Sustainability and Scouting - Tuesday 8th October (7pm) Equality and Scouting - Thursday 7th November (7pm) Global Scouting - Monday 2nd December (7pm) This will be a great opportunity for scouts and explorers alike. Limited spaces available - more information on sign up to follow in the next week or two. Caitlin Hall County Youth Lead Caitlin.hall@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk

New Programme Team

Visit to Brownsea

Horbling & Billingborough Explorers at EIJ

Early bird prices end on 30 September

First Response Revalidation

What is SWAN? Be an active crew member, sailing a yacht around the Norfolk Broads on an exciting week-long adventure. No prior sailing experience is needed – we’ve got fantastic people who will help you “learn the ropes”. There are also pre-expedition training sessions run during the winter so you can know what to expect and what to bring with you. There can be early starts and sometimes it can be tiring but the way everyone works together creates friends for life and an amazing experience! Is SWAN popular? Yes! There is often high demand for places. Applicants will be notified whether or not their application has been successful by 1st December 2024. Deposits will be refunded to unsuccessful applicants. Pre-expedition training Our experience shows that training prior the expedition can really help everyone get the most out of it. So whatever level you are at you will be expected to attend the pre-expedition training provided in your area. Is SWAN open to young people and adults not in Scouting? Sadly not. All participants on SWAN must be an active member of Scouting prior the expedition. If you register for SWAN and subsequently leave Scouting we’re afraid you will be unable to attend and you may lose your deposit and any payments made. What if I can’t afford the fee but would like to attend? SWAN is open to everyone. If you are likely to struggle with the cost of the expedition please let us know when you register. We’ll then be in contact with you on a confidential basis to see how we can support. We have a limited fund available to support both young people and adults who are actively contributing to the running of the expedition. I’m worried I won’t know anyone, is that going to be a problem? SWAN brings together young people and adults from around the country. During the expedition everyone is split into crews of people they are unlikely to have met/sailed with before. SWAN is a great way of meeting new people. I have a question before I apply, who do I contact? Please send any general queries to steven.tupper@swan.peterboroughscouts.org Please send area specific queries to the SWAN area coordinators: Peterborough Explorers: Aly Royle: aly.royle@swan.peterboroughscouts.org Peterborough Scouts: Greg Jones: greg.jones@peterboroughscouts.org Cromwell: John Nicoll: john.e.nicoll@btopenworld.com Cambridge: Graham Steed: raptors@12thcambridge.org.uk Winchester: Remus Sawyerr: remus.sawyerr@swan.peterboroughscouts.org Cumbria: John Mason: john@meremountains.co.uk Mid Wales: Lisa Stead: lisa.danycoed@btinternet.com Shropshire: George Jones: georgeedjones@gmail.com Interested? Applications are welcomed from Scouts aged 13 and over (at 11th April 2025); Explorers and assisting adults. The cost for the week including food, boat hire and mooring fees is £340. Transport to and from the Broads is organised locally and there may be a small additional cost for this. Make sure you’ve registered before 1st October 2024, by completing our online application form and sorting your deposit. To book your place please complete the form found here and pay the £100 deposit. https://forms.office.com/e/PzzFLC2cyb Applications close on the 1st October 2024.

We are pleased to invite all members of Lincolnshire Scouts to attend the County’s AGM to held at Sudbrooke Park Scout Campsite on Saturday 21 September 2024, starting at 16:30. More details can be found at https://www.lincolnshirescouts.org.uk/agm