County Lead Volunteer September Update

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

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

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