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Derbyshire Scout Activity Directory
Autumn 2018
Welcome to the latest edition of the Derbyshire Scout Activity Directory. Following the success of previous booklets, we have produced an updated electronic version containing all of the latest information for Activity contacts and events in Derbyshire.
As Derbyshire Scouting continues to grow and thrive, we are excited to see our Active Support Units doing the same. Over the past few years we have seen several new Activity Support Units to add to our existing portfolio of Teams.
We hope that this information will inspire you to make use of the wealth of activities and support on your doorstep as we prepare young people with skills for life.
Welcome
Nick Coward, ACC Activities [email protected]
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Index Welcome ................................................................. Activity Teams Archery ................................................... Bike Team ................................................... Bushcraft ................................................... Caving ................................................... Climbing ................................................... Creative ................................................... Fencing ................................................... Hill Walking .......................................... Pioneering ................................................... Sailing ................................................... Shooting ................................................... Advisors, Permits & Training ........................... Campsites Drum Hill ................................................... Gradbach ................................................... Spitewinter ................................................... Tansley Wood .......................................... Trent Lock ................................................... Events ...................................................................... Additional County Teams………….......................
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Derbyshire Scout Archery Team Based at Drum Hill Campsite What's on offer Based at Drum Hill Campsite, the Derbyshire Archery Activity Team consists of Archery GB 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 equipment available for 8 years upwards. The campsite also provides junior crossbows with sucker darts for the younger sections.
Sessions Each session contains the following elements:
• Safety briefing and introduction to archery
• Instruction on bow technique
• Shooting experience for each participant
The Big Shoot The Big Shoot is an annual archery and air rifle competition, hosted at Drum Hill. This event is open to Scouts and above, and includes both individual and team challenges. For more information, contact the team.
Contact Us Tim Roast (Team Leader)
[email protected] [email protected]
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Derbyshire Scout Bike Team Scout Active Support Unit What's on offer 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.
Sessions Each session contains the following elements: • Safety and Maintenance Sessions • Mountain Bike Coaching • Guided Rides
Activity Badges The team can also support the requirements of the Cub, Scout and Explorer Cycling related Activity Badges.
Contact Us Paul Gant (Team Leader)
[email protected] www.derbyshirescoutbiketeam.org
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Derbyshire Scout Bushcraft Team Scout Active Support Unit What's on offer Founded at Activation 2017, the Derbyshire Bushcraft Team aim to provide a range of Bushcraft skill sessions to Scouts of all ages. The team currently deliver activities at County and District events, with the intent to roll out support for Scout Groups across Derbyshire and beyond.
Sessions The Bushcraft SASU are able to offer sessions on:
• Fire lighting using a range of techniques including fire steels, wire wool & solar fire starters
• Instruction Knife and Axe Skills • Water purification
Further Information For more information on available activities or to volunteer with the team, please contact the Bushcraft Team via the information below.
Contact Us [email protected]
www.derbyshirescouts.org/activities
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Derbyshire Scout Caving Team Scout Active Support Unit What's on offer The Derbyshire Caving SASU offer evening and weekend experiences for all age groups. The team design and adapt each individual caving trip to the participant's ability or group’s requirements meaning they can cater for all ages, fitness levels and disabilities. The SASU has an experienced team of instructors who can provide trips on weekday evenings or weekends. All safety equipment is provided including an oversuit, helmet, light and climbing harness. If you don’t fancy it yourself, there is no requirement for your Leaders to come on the trip, though you are more than welcome!
Contact Us www.derbyshirescouts.org/activities/caving
South Caving Team (Matlock to Castleton Area)
North West Caving Team (Alderley Edge Mines)
Beavers & Cubs The team can offer sessions at your meeting place which include a PowerPoint presentation, caving games and a show-and-tell of specialist caving and mine exploration equipment. They are also able to offer caving trips for Cub Packs; This will generally be a simple mine exploration trip where the Cubs explore a local lead mine and hear about the various mining techniques and rock formations.
Scouts, Explorers & Network The SASU run caving trips for all abilities in the Matlock area or further north around Stoney Middleton. Trips can range from simple walks through mines to more extreme vertical ladder climbing trips for those budding cavers among your troop. For Explorers and Network, the team can run more advanced trips with longer duration and more challenges.
16+ Training Are you a young leader or scout leader who fancies taking your group caving? The Caving SASU offers free training and guidance on becoming an instructor, as well as helping you to achieve your caving and mine exploration Scout activity permits. No experience necessary!
Caving Sessions
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Derbyshire Climbing Scout Active Support Unit What's on offer The Derbyshire Climbing Scout Active Support Unit offers a selection of rope based activities throughout Derbyshire. The team of skilled instructors are able to run both indoor and outdoor sessions with all specialist equipment provided. From the youngest Beaver to the oldest Leader, the Climbing SASU hopes to offer an exciting experience for Scout Members of any age.
Available Activities
Contact Us Jean Roulinson (Team Administrator)
[email protected] www.derbyshirescouts.org/activities/climbing
• Indoor Climbing • Abseiling • Assessments for
Climbing Permits
• Outdoor Climbing • Crate Stacking • Training
Further Information 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.
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Derbyshire Creative Scout Active Support Unit What's on offer The Derbyshire Creative Active Support Unit (CASU) offers a selection of creative activities for all sections. A team of skilled instructors can offer day, part-day or evening sessions in a wide variety of creative activities.
Available activities include
• Seasonal crafts • Pyrography • Puppets • Paracord, Rope craft • Paper crafts and 3D cards • Painting techniques • And many, many more fun activities
Further information For more information on creative activities and costings, or to volunteer with the team, please contact the CASU via the information below.
Contact Us Sally Eccles (Team Leader)
[email protected] www.derbyshirescouts.org/activities
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Derbyshire Fencing Scout Active Support Unit What's on offer Foil Fencing helps develop muscle strength, coordination, flexibility and is fondly known as "physical chess" because it's a sport that engages both mind and body.
The Foil Fencing Team consists of a GB Core Coach Qualified Instructor and other team members. The team can offer evening or weekend sessions at your HQ or even at your camps!
Sessions Sessions include the following:
• Reaction related activities • Safety briefing on all equipment used • Full instructions on stance, movement and etiquette
Badgework Fencing sessions can be credited towards a number of different badges including the following:
• Adventure Challenge Award (All sections) • Master-at-arms Activity Badge (Scouts) • Physical Recreation Activity Badge (Explorers)
Contact Us Jon Cantrill (Team Leader)
[email protected] www.derbyshirescouts.org/activities
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Derbyshire Hill Walking Scout Active Support Unit What's on offer With a dedicated team of walking enthusiasts, the Derbyshire Hill Walking SASU aid groups looking to improve their navigation skills. The team offer advice for Leaders and Scouts of all ages who are planning to take part in walking activities and can provide routes within Derbyshire for all experience levels. The instructors are also able to offer ideas for games and activities to help cover topics such as map & compass, Geocaching and GPS. With this the SASU hopes to build the confidence of young people and Leaders to prepare them for outdoor experiences.
Available Support
Contact Us Rachel Roberts (Team Leader)
[email protected] www.derbyshirescouts.org/activities/hillwalking
• GPS Training • Geocaching
• Map & compass skills • T1/T2 walks
Training Opportunities The team also organise Basic Navigation, as well as Terrain 1 (T1) and Terrain 2 (T2) training courses for leaders, groups and individuals. Contact the team for further information.
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Derbyshire Pioneering Scout Active Support Unit What's on offer The Pioneering SASU offers Scout Groups the opportunity to take part in large and small pioneering projects. The instructors will encourage young people from all sections
to work as a team on both indoor & outdoor projects with all
the equipment provided at a location of your choice.
Example Projects • Mini raft building with canes, pop bottles and string • Catapults with broom handles, 5mm lashings and plastic bowls • Larger projects including towers, gateways, bridges, trebuchets
The team can also help all participants to learn knots, lashings & rope handling skills.
Further Information For more information on the pioneering projects or to place a booking, please contact the team using the details below.
Contact Us Paddy Riley (Team Leader)
[email protected] www.derbyshirescouts.org/activities
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Derbyshire Sailing Scout Active Support Unit What's on offer Derbyshire Scout Sailing Team is based at Carsington Sailing Club and offers courses for RYA stages 1-3 as well as fun taster sessions to all age groups. The team is able to cater for all 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.
Badgework
Sessions completed with the Scout Sailing Team can be credited towards the following badges: • Sailing Staged Activity Badges 1-3
• Nautical Skills Activity Badges 1-2
• Time on the Water Staged Activity Badges
Bookings The requirements, cost and time scales for each sailing course vary. For further information and a full list of start and end dates please contact the team.
Contact Us [email protected]
www.derbyshirescouts.org/activities/sailing
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Derbyshire Shooting Scout Active Support Unit What's on offer The Derbyshire Shooting SASU works in conjunction with the Drum Hill Shooting Team and the Oaktree Target Air Sports Club to offer air rifle sessions to the Cub section and above. In addition to taster sessions the team are able to offer Master at Arms courses for Scouts/Explorers and support for adults who wish to gain their NSRA qualification.
Sessions Each session contains the following elements: • Safety briefing and introduction to air rifle shooting • Instruction on loading, aiming and technique • Shooting experience for each participant
Further Information If you would be interested in joining the team, gaining your NSRA qualification or finding a shooting session in your area, please use the contact details below.
Contact Us Andrew Templer (Team Leader) [email protected]
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Derbyshire Scouts has a range of advisors that can offer help and support for those undertaking adventurous activities. For more information on becoming an Activity Advisor please contact Nick Coward via [email protected] Archery Tim Roast [email protected]
Caving Nick Coward [email protected]
Climbing Chris Bagworth [email protected]
Diving & Andrew Fretter Snorkelling [email protected]
Kite Sports Shaun Cook [email protected]
Hill Walking Gyles Wren [email protected]
Mountain Paul Gant Biking [email protected]
Shooting Phil Leivers [email protected]
Water Matt Davenport Activities [email protected]
Activity Advisors
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K.Scout Plus+
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K.Scout Plus is a weekly newsletter featuring the latest events and opportunities for Scouts in Derbyshire. The newsletter is delivered straight to your inbox in a easy to read format To sign up for the newsletter, register for a profile on the following page: https://www.derbyshirescouts.org/profile If you would like to advertise an event in the newsletter, please get in touch with our editor Adam Thompson via [email protected]
Scouting is not just about the young people, it is also about the development of adults. To support adults we provide a comprehensive programme of training to build on existing skills and knowledge and develop new competencies. There is something for everyone, including new Leaders, Group & District executive committees and ongoing learning for all Leaders. For more information about who to contact, the training programme including the training diary and all application forms, please visit: www.derbyshirescouts.org/training
Adult Training
All Adventurous Activity Permit application forms must be submitted to the Manager of Activity Permit Scheme (MAPS). The MAPS will register the application and contact the relevant Assessor, who will arrange an assessment. Once the assessment and Safe Guarding Training has been completed, the MAPS will send the permit card to the relevant District Commissioner for authorisation. The MAPS will oversee the process from start to finish to ensure the permit is assessed and awarded in a reasonable amount of time. The Derbyshire Manager of Activity Permit Scheme (MAPS) is Debbie Steeples who can be contacted via [email protected]
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Activity Permits
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Everyone who leads a nights away event for young people within Scouting is required to hold a Nights Away Permit for the type of event they are running. There are 4 types of Nights Away Permit with each type issued based on an individual’s skills and experience:
• Indoor • Campsite • Greenfield • Lightweight Expedition
The Nights Away Permit Scheme shows that all those leading nights away events for young people within Scouting have the skills, experience and personal suitability to take young people away safely. It is designed so that it can be tailored to be as flexible as possible, while at the same time providing a robust checking process for leaders of nights away events. The permit should be seen as an enabling device to show a persons competence and provide reassurance to parents of the young people, while at the same time encouraging adults to acquire and improve the skills required to provide residential experiences. For further advice please contact our County Supporter of Nights Away Permit Scheme (NAPS) is Mark Rushworth who can be contacted via [email protected]
Nights Away Permits
Derbyshire Scouts provides a range of support for those who are undertaking their Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Award through Scouting. To access these resources or contact a member of DofE Team, view the dedicated page on the Derbyshire Scout website: https://www.derbyshirescouts.org/dofe
Drum Hill Campsite Morley Lane, Little Eaton About the Campsite Open all year Drum Hill is a woodland site covering 45 acres with multiple open camping fields. It is located in Little Eaton, 4 miles north of Derby, close to the A38.
Drum Hill is open to use by Scout and Guide groups, DofE Groups, youth groups and for educational purposes. The site has two accommodation buildings, each sleeping 40, and a 10 bedded unit for smaller groups, as well as a large indoor activity barn.
Facilities
Contact Us 01332 831233
[email protected] www.drumhill.org.uk
On-site Activities (Advance booking necessary) • Abseiling • Air Rifle • Archery & Crossbows • Blackhole • Low Ropes
• Assault courses • Artificial caving • Climbing & Bouldering • Orienteering • Knife & Axe Throwing
• 3 accommodation buildings • 3 large camping fields • Backwoods cooking stove areas • Open fires • Chapel
• Large activity barn • 2 toilet/shower blocks • Wood pile • Campfire circle • Providore
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Gradbach Scout Camp Near Buxton, Derbyshire About the Campsite Open all year Located near Buxton, Gradbach Scout Camp is a ‘Natural Playground’ site, covering 48 acres of varying terrain, including 23 acres of woodland and the Black Brook River. With central facilities servicing a range of camping areas nearby, the campsite opens up a gateway to a wealth of activities and opportunities in the Peak District.
Facilities
Contact Us www.gradbachscoutcamp.org
• 2 accommodation buildings • 18 unique camping areas • Open fires • Chapel
• Toilet/shower block • Campfire circle • Providore • Drying room
• Pioneering • Nature trails
• Orienteering • Bivouac building
On-site activities
Off-site activities From hill walking to pony trekking, there is a wide variety of activities for all age ranges available nearby. For more information, please visit the website listed below.
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Spitewinter Scout Campsite Matlock Road, Chesterfield About the Campsite Open Mar - Nov Spitewinter Scout Campsite is situated on four acres of sloping woodland and features several camping areas, each differing in size. Suitable for both small and large groups, the site is also ideally located for back packers and expedition work. The campsite offers evening sessions, weekend and week long camps as well as Sleepovers.
Facilities
Contact Us www.chesterfielddistrictscouts.org.uk
• Accommodation building • Open plan storm hut with kitchen • Campfire circle • Open fire bases
• Camping ground • Toilet block with showers • Disabled toilet and shower • Chapel • Wood pile
• Orienteering • Pioneering (Poles supplied only, please bring own rope) • Bird hide activities for all ages ** • Scout Active Support Activities for all sections **
On-site Activities
** These activities can be booked separately
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Tansley Wood Campsite Tansley, Near Matlock About the Campsite Located in the heart of the Derbyshire Dales, on the outskirts of Matlock, Tansley Wood is a small but delightful campsite. The site consists of a half-acre central area and 2 acres of adjacent woodland, bounded by a stream.
Ideal for day or weekend visits, Tansley Wood opens up opportunities to participate in adventurous outdoor activities, learn team-building skills and develop new friendships while using the natural resources of Derbyshire.
Facilities
Contact Us www.tansleywood.org.uk [email protected]
• Central building • 16 bed bunkhouse • Campfire circle
• Grass camping area • Separate toilet block • Altar fires
Available Activities The campsite acts as a great base to access a wealth of activities in the local area. You can hike, bike, climb, cave, canoe and even sail. Or stay onsite and enjoy the varied wildlife, wide games and backwoods cooking.
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Trent Lock Activity Centre Long Eaton, Derbyshire About the Campsite Open Apr - Oct Trent Lock is a 1½ acre grassy site on the south bank of the River Trent at the confluence of the Trent, Soar and Erewash canal. It offers weekend camping and a range of exciting water activities for all members of the Scout Association. Evening activities can also be arranged, but are limited.
Facilities
Contact Us www.trentlock.org [email protected]
• Canoeing • Dinghy Sailing • Raft Building • Crate Stacking • Orienteering
• Kayaking • Rowing • Pioneering • Archery
• Katakanus • Power Boating • Pond Dipping • Small Climbing Wall
On-site activities (Advance booking necessary)
• Flat camping site • Indoor kitchen • Altar Fires/Barbecues
• Toilet & washing facilities • Indoor dining area • Campfire Circle
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Chilly Challenge January The Chilly Challenge is simply an opportunity for Scouts to camp out in a month that they perhaps wouldn’t normally get out in – January.
To achieve the badge, all you need to do is camp out with other Scouts for a single night in January, although if you want to camp out longer, that’s up to you. It’s open to Scouts, anyone who helps out at the camp and has recently been opened up to include Explorer Scouts.
www.derbyshirescouts.org/scouts
County Ball January The County Ball is an annual charity dinner dance event to celebrate all the hard work and achievements throughout the year. The County Ball is open to all adult members (18+) within Derbyshire Scouting. This includes Network members, Scout Active Support members, leaders, and helpers, along with their parents and guests.
www.derbyshirescouts.org/countyball
Gold Chief Scout Awards February
Every February, Scouts and Explorers that have achieved their Gold Chief Scouts Award during the previous year are invited to a presentation to be recognised by the County Team for their achievement. It is by invitation only, so the ACC Scouts needs to be informed of any presentations made using the notification form on the Derbyshire Scouts Website.
www.derbyshirescouts.org/scouts
Dragon Awards All Year The Dragon Awards are Welsh Awards but open to Counties in England, including Derbyshire. The challenge is available for Scouts, Explorer Scouts, Network Members and adult members of Scouting and are designed to encourage participants to camp in as many different settings as possible.
For the Bronze Award, you simply need to camp out for a night during every month of the year! You need to do the same again to reach the Silver and Gold awards with additional challenges.
Record cards and details rules: www.derbyshirescouts.org/scouts
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Springbank Camp 24th - 27th May 2019 Spring Bank is an annual themed activity camp held at Drum Hill Campsite. Open to Cubs, Scouts, Brownies and Guides from Derbyshire and across the UK, the camp typically attracts around 1,500 participants each year.
Spring Bank features a craft village and a range of adventurous activities including go karts, mountain biking, abseiling and archery. The camp also provides evening entertainment and a variety of fun challenges and competitions held across the weekend.
www.springbank.org.uk
Activation 6th & 7th July 2019 Activation is an exciting event held near Carsington Water the early
Summer (except on Peak Camp years). The Activity Teams from
across Derbyshire come together to provide a wide range of
activities for Cubs, Scouts and Explorers to enjoy.
Each participant is able to attend for a single day, with options to
participate in activities such as Caving, Mountain Biking, Crate
Stacking, Canoeing, Climbing, Sailing, Pioneering and Bushcraft.
www.derbyshirescouts.org/activation
The Big Shoot 11th & 12th May 2019 The Big Shoot is an annual air rifle and archery competition hosted at Drum Hill for the Scout section and above. The competition is separated over a number of classes, with trophies available for both individual and team scores. Please note that the competition is not open to first-time shooters. All participants must have some experience prior to entering the competition.
www.derbyshirescouts.org/activities/bigshoot [email protected]
Four Inns 6th April 2019 A challenging competitive walking event first established in 1957 over some of the roughest moorland terrain in Britain – the Peak District. Starting at Holmfirth and finishing at Buxton, the 65km event takes its name from the four inns along its route – Isle of Skye (site of), Snake Pass Inn, Nags Head and the Cat & Fiddle.
www.derbyshirescouts.org/fourinns
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Border Hike 20th - 22nd September 2019 The Border Hike is a demanding 'Incident Hike’ based around the challenging terrain close to Gradbach Scout Camp. The incidents add a number of dimensions to a walk, with points awarded for skill, knowledge, teamwork and navigation, rather than speed.
Open to Scouts and Explorers, teams of 4 compete over a hike of 8-10 miles, with an additional orienteering exercise for Explorers. The event includes camping for the weekend.
www.gradbachscoutcamp.org.uk
Dove Canoe Race October The David Lee Memorial Canoe Race, also known as The Dove Canoe Race, is held each year on a length of the river Dove near Ashbourne. The race is split into two courses - a 3 mile ‘short’ course for younger or less experienced members and a ‘full’ course travelling a further 2 miles. Both routes use a stretch of the river not normally available to canoeists, with a number of small weirs that have to be negotiated.
www.facebook.com/dovecanoerace
The Kinder 14th October 2018 The Kinder Extreme is a challenging route on part of Kinder Scout
starting at Edale and finishing at Chapel-en-le-Frith – a distance of
28 Km. It is designed for older Scouts and upwards with teams of 2
to 6 in the various trophy categories.
The Kinder Challenge is a shorter 16km circular route intended as an introduction to walking competitions for younger members.
www.derbyshirescouts.org/kinder
Rampage September / October Rampage is an annual competition open to all Scout Troops in Derbyshire which is held at Drum Hill usually in late September or early October.
The competition is for the teams (patrol of 6) to take part in a range of fun and challenging activity bases. The team with the greatest number of points attained will be the winners. Bases may include Fire Lighting, Archery, Air Rifles, Geo-Caching, Pioneering Projects, Climbing and Abseiling etc.
www.derbyshirescouts.org/scouts
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Contact Us Jeanette Kent (Media Manager)
[email protected] www.derbyshirescouts.org/media
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Derbyshire Media Team County Support Team What's on offer Whether you’d like to advertise an upcoming event or celebrate a Scouting achievement, the Derbyshire Scout Media Team is here to help. The team can assist you with:
• Promoting news throughout the County. • Information for media contacts in your local area. • Answering media related queries. • Attending County/District/Group events to take photos.
Peak 2020 International Scout & Guide Camp 25th July - 1st August
Contact Us www.peakcamp.org.uk
www.facebook.com/peakcamp
Peak 2020 is an International Camp held in the grounds of the Chatsworth House Estate, Bakewell, Derbyshire.
The camp is open to Scouts and Guides from the UK and other countries. The camp is geared up for those age ranges, but there will be provision for Derbyshire Explorers and Rangers to attend on different packages.
For an up to date list of staff vacancies, please visit our website. Registration for Derbyshire groups and International groups opens on 1st January 2019 and from 1st April 2019 for all other groups.
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What's on offer The Derbyshire First Aid SASU is able to give first aid support at County/District events and larger group events. The team is also able to offer first aid training sessions and ‘First Response’ training for leaders.
Derbyshire First Aid Scout Active Support Unit
Contact Us Neil Horbury (Team Leader)
[email protected] www.derbyshirescouts.org/activities
Derbyshire Communication Scout Active Support Unit What's on offer The Derbyshire Communication SASU is able to provide communication support at County/District events and larger group events. The team is also able to offer some communication skills sessions to young people and leaders. The Communications Team have a selection of public address (PA) equipment and two-way radios which is available for use. You can either just ‘hire’ the gear or ask for the team to join you on the day look after it during your event.
Contact Us Adam Bennett (Team Leader)
[email protected] www.facebook.com/DerbyScoutComms
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