Fo those aged between 18 and 30 – 12 to 18 August 2012
This is international event again brings together individuals and groups from different countries and offers a wide range of activities in the Swiss Alps around Kandersteg for those aged between 18 and 30. You will also get to know new cultures and find new friends from all around the world.
For more information, programme details and an application form see http://www.kisc.ch/events/irw-2012/
If you are 18 to 24, then you could join the Ferny Crofts Bursary Scheme.
Are you keen to learn new skills, hardworking and passionate about the outdoors?
The Ferny Crofts Bursary is now open for applications to start in September 2012. The Bursary is designed to provide an opportunity to learn more about running an activity centre, gain nationally recognised outdoor qualifications and to get out on the crags, mountains and rivers of the UK.
Current Bursary Student Levi reckons that the bursary is “awesome”. He admitted “The scheme has made me grow up a lot and made me realise what I want to do with my life.”
During the Bursary, you’ll spend time working at Ferny Crofts, as well as being given personal development time.
Personal development means different things to different people, to Joe is meant a lot of outdoor activities training. “I’ve done a lot of climbing training, as well as recently going on a trip to North Wales to do our Mountain Leader (ML) training. We’re also planning on going to Scotland and paddle from coast to coast in open canoes.”
Accommodation and food are all included in the Bursary package, as well as some training and trip fees. A monthly grant is also paid to each student. The scheme begins in September and runs until June (10 Months), and puts you in a good position to be considered for a summer instructors’ contract at Ferny Crofts.
Applicants must be 18 or over at the start of September 2012.
If you would like to find out more about the Bursary or how to apply, please contact us on bursary@fernycrofts.org.uk or 02380 845092
Romsey Network stop the traffic in Romsey on Sunday, 22 April – but for all the right reasons!
Quick reminder that it is shooting this week at the DPC at 7.30pm on Tuesday! See you there.
A quick reminder to anyone under 18 who will be joining us shooting at the DPC on the 12th April.
You will need to bring a “Permission to Shoot” form with you that has been signed by your parent, otherwise you will not be able to take part! Over 18s can complete their form on the night. Thanks.
Thanks to everyone who turned up at the DPC last night for the b-b-q! The weather wasn’t kind, but it didn’t stop a good evening. It was great to see everyone, looking forward to hearing from you all when your forms are ready to collect!
To all Explorers ready to move up – meeting at Dr Peter’s tomorrow starting at 7.30pm. We’ll provide burgers and sausages – you provide your views on what you want from our Network! Not a bad deal!!
Network Suisse adventure twenty thirteen
Visit http://www.suisseadventure.com/network for full details and booking information.
Bookings closes 31 March 2012 – that’s this SATURDAY, so don’t miss out!
As many people know, Darren Reed, District Commissioner, announced that after 7 years at the helm he will be standing down on 31st March 2012. After a long search and appointment process, Darren confirmed that John Papworth, the Explorer Leader at Woodley has accepted the post and will be Romsey District’s new head. “I’ve worked with John for a number of years” said Darren “and I know that he will do a great job for Romsey”.
John becomes Romsey’s 17th District Commissioner in 102 years, joining the list of such worthy people as Col. Sir H. Dixon, KCB, Major. C. Sloane-Stanley, Col. F. L. Footner DSO, TD, DL, and Dr. P. Johnson OBE. At 33, John is probably Romsey’s youngest DC replacing the previous DC, Darren, in that claim to fame.
Romseys New District Commissioner
John started his Scouting at 10th Romsey (Woodley & Crampmoor) Scout Group as a Cub Scout in 1986 and then transferred to Sirl Troop before joining the Venture Scout Unit where he gained his Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award and became a Queen’s Scout. Following the introduction of the Scout Network section, John became Romsey’s Network Coordinator.
John’s first adult appointment was with Sirl Troop as a Sectional Assistant before transferring to the Explorer Scout Section at its formation in March 2002 as Assistant Explorer Scout Leader and subsequently Leader. It was in 1995 that John began working with Darren at 10th Romsey Sirl Troop and they have been close Scouting colleagues ever since.
During his time in Scouting, John has also been the County Adviser for Explorers, led sub-camps at both Suisse Adventure 2003 (a county expedition to Switzerland) and Brownsea Reloaded in 2005 (part of the European Scout Jamboree). John also managed all the sub-camps during the Centenary World Scout Jamboree Celebrations on Brownsea Island in 2007, and has provided ground support for Bear Grylls’ Scouting trips around the UK.
In 2008, John was awarded the Chief Scouts Commendation for Good Service.
During the day John is a Quantity Surveyor and he is a member of the team planning the climbing wall at the Dr Peter Centre, the new Scout Headquarters in Baden Powell Way.
John is married to Becky, a Guide Leader and the District Explorer Scout Leader for Young Leaders. Together they organised the activities for around 500 young people at the Romsey Scouts 2008 centenary camp which was held at Broadlands. John and Becky have a 6-month old daughter named Zoe.
“It was an honour to be considered for the role of Romsey’s District Commissioner” said John; “being involved with the Explorers and working closely with Darren, I know how successful the District is and I want to ensure that it continues to be a central part of the community and provides exciting activities and challenges to develop the young people of Romsey”.
“I know that John will build on Darren’s work, grow the District and increase the quality and variety of Scouting available to our members” said John Stevens, District and Search Party Chairman; “I’m sure that once he has settled in, John will start to develop his own leadership team to drive the district forward”.
So what of Darren’s future? Darren says he’s not going too far away and will no doubt continue with his County training role, as a training advisor in Romsey District and as a member of the Dr Peter Centre’s management team.
This years Peak Assult will be run over the weekend of 19-21 October 2012
In short the event is like Kudu but takes place over a whole weekend somewhere in the moors/mountains of the UK. The participants don’t know where they are going at all and some often return not knowing where they have been! The event is open to Explorers, Scout Network and Leaders.
The event has been run by Hertfordshire for some 40 odd years
For more details then please visit www.peakassault.org.uk
