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Final Directory Welcome to the first Derbyshire Scout Activity Directory. This booklet is a collection of useful Border Hike ** Scouts & Exp information and contacts for Scout Rampage Scouts Active Support Units (SASUs), Activity www.derbyshirescouts.org/scouts Teams, Campsites and events which Alton Towers Camp Adults offer exciting opportunities for Scouts www.derbyshirenetwork.org.uk/atc in Derbyshire. Dove Canoe Race ** Scouts & Up Kinder Walk & Challenge ** All We hope it will bring more exposure to Scouting4U the wealth of support and resources available Adults via www.derbyshirescouts.org/downloads and inspire Scout Groups around the County to Jamboree on the Internet (JOTI) get involved with fun activities available on their All Jamboree on the Air (JOTA) doorstep. Exfest Explorers www.derbyshire-exfest.org.uk Thank you to all that have contributed to this directory and helped to make it a reality. We look forward to the next year and hope you will County Ball Adults enjoy using and promoting this fantastic new resource. King & Queen Scout Service King & Queen Scouts Flying High Gangshow All www.flyinghigh.org.uk Four Inns Walk ** Over 16s Activation ** Scouts & Exp County AGM All Beaver Bonanza ** Beavers Border Hike ** Scouts & Exp Kinder Walk & Challenge ** All All of the teams featured in this booklet are run by volunteers. Whilst they will endeavour to offer sessions to all Scout Groups, there may Big Shoot ** Scouts & Up unfortunately be restrictions on times, days and locations to work around the team’s commitments. Sessions may also include a charge to help ** Further information can be found in this directory cover the cost of resources, transport and equipment maintenance. Tom Stoddart [email protected] James Stafford [email protected] 0115 932 4433 01332 873725 Jacquie Riley [email protected] Helen Gregory [email protected] 01332 841519 01332 883159 Adey Greaves [email protected] Carole Grew [email protected] 07979 007549 01246 568841 Lesley Upton [email protected] Frank Hawkins [email protected] 01773 712716 01246 209780 Jean Roulinson [email protected] David Mitchell [email protected] 01332 671953 01332 666631 Liz Walton [email protected] Stephen Parker [email protected] 01246 414953 01332 762937 Chris Dolby [email protected] 01246 810908 Rita Hickin [email protected] Ralph Lawrence [email protected] 01623 746122 01246 590246 Sue Harris [email protected] 07989 253390 Nick Griffiths [email protected] 07429 538283 Joy Templer [email protected] Adam Thompson [email protected] 01332 515293 Clare Mitchell [email protected] 01332 666631 David MacAlister [email protected] K.Scout is a bi-monthly newsletter featuring in-depth news, 01332 676159 photos and reports about Scouting around the County. Groups Chris Dolby [email protected] are welcome to contribute articles to help spread the word 01246 810908 about upcoming and successful events. John Bush [email protected] K.Scout Plus is the County’s e-newsletter published every two 01773 832213 weeks direct to your email inbox. It contains snippets of the Simon Growcott [email protected] latest news, events and opportunities for Scouts in Derbyshire, 01246 232661 in a quick and easy to read format. Nick Coward [email protected] 07711 263720 Made up of Explorers, Network Members and Leaders from around Derbyshire, the Bike Active Support Unit is a team of experienced cyclists offering a range of bike related activities for members aged 8 and upwards. The team offers day long sessions covering a range of cycling activities which can give young people more confidence and inspire them to ride bigger and more challenging routes. With safety equipment and a selection of bikes available, the sessions can make full use of the exciting new mountain bike track located at Drum Hill Campsite or come directly to you. Each session contains the following elements: Safety and Maintenance Sessions Mountain Bike Coaching Guided Rides The team can also support the requirements of the Cub, Scout and Explorer Cycling related Activity Badges. Making use of the wonderful array of caves and mines on our doorstep, the Derbyshire Scout Caving Team offers underground experiences, on evenings and weekends, in a variety of locations around the Peak District. With specialist equipment and a selection of difficulty levels available, the caving trips are suitable for the Cub section upwards. Matlock Castleton Stoney Bradwell Pikehall Middleton The SASU also offer Show & Tell Sessions to help introduce all sections to the exciting world of caving. The team are able to bring along a selection of equipment for the young people to look at and set up a simulated cave using cloth and furniture from around your meeting place. The Team are also on hand to run simulated caving experiences at large scale events. Training and experience for Leaders working towards caving permits can also be offered by the Caving SASU. Contact the team for more information. The Derbyshire Climbing Scout Active Support Unit offers a selection of rope based activities throughout Derbyshire. The team of skilled instructors is able to run both indoor and outdoor sessions with all specialist equipment provided. From the youngest member to the oldest, the Climbing SASU hopes to offer an exciting experience for Scout Members of any age. Indoor Climbing Outdoor Climbing Abseiling Crate Stacking Assessments for Training Climbing Permits For more information on the activities, venues and bookings, or to volunteer with the team, please visit the climbing team’s website or contact the team using the details below. With a dedicated team of walking enthusiasts, the Derbyshire Hill Walking SASU is available to aid groups looking for an outdoor adventure. The team offer walks throughout Derbyshire, with difficulties suitable for all age groups and support for groups without the relevant walking permits. Along with assisting with walks, the instructors are able to offer navigation skills sessions at your local meeting place. Covering topics such as map reading and compass bearings, the SASU hopes to build the confidence of young people and prepare them for outdoor experiences. GPS Training Map & compass skills Geocaching T1/T2 walks The team also organise Terrain 1 (T1) and Terrain 2 (T2) training courses for leaders, groups and individuals. Contact the team for further information. The Pioneering SASU offer Scout Groups the opportunity to try large scale pioneering projects. Using ropes and spars (rather than string, canes and broom handles), the team can help all participants learn the knots, lashings and handling skills necessary for a successful pioneering build. The instructors encourages young people to work as a team on both indoor and outdoor projects, with all equipment provided at a location of your choice. Due to the size of the projects the team currently caters for Scout age and above. Towers Trebuchets Catapults Bridges Assault courses Swings Gateways For more information on the pioneering projects or to place a booking, please contact the team using the details below. Derbyshire Scout Sailing Team is based at Carsington Sailing Club and offers a range of RYA courses, race training and fun taster sessions to all age groups. The team is able to cater for any experience levels and provide sessions that both introduce young people to the exciting sport of sailing and develop their skills through to the point at which they are competent to sail independently. RYA Stages 1-4 Race Training Scout Dinghy Sailor Activity Badge (Included in RYA Stage 2) DofE Award (Carsington Sailing Club is a RYA DofE Centre) The requirements, cost and time scales for each sailing course vary. For further information and a full list of start and end dates visit www.dassc.org.uk or e-mail the team via [email protected] The Derbyshire Air Rifle Activity Team, based at Drum Hill Campsite, offers evening and weekend taster session for air rifle shooting. Open to all sections, the team uses compressed air powered air rifles for easier loading and more accurate aiming, with stands available for the younger sections to assist supporting the weight of the rifles. Each taster session contains the following elements: Safety briefing and introduction to air rifles Instruction on loading, stance and aiming Shooting experience for each participant Explanation of scoring method Together with the Oaktree Target Air Sports Club, also based at Drum Hill Campsite, the Activity Team is able to provide the necessary support for Scouts to achieve the Master at Arms Activity Badge. For more information, feel free to contact the team using the details below. Based at Drum Hill Campsite, the Derbyshire Archery Activity Team consists of GNAS (Grand National Archery Society) standard instructors from around the Derby Area. With both indoor and outdoor facilities, the team is able to provide sessions all year round with archery
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