We are all home, alive, well and utterly, utterly tired out. My bus full was asleep within 7 minutes of hitting the road. We can almost forgive them, because the leaders were only held awake by much tea and coffee. The official coverage is here (but ours is at least [read on...]
activity
Jan 232011
YES!
Gilwell 24 2011 has been announced and will take place from Friday 8th July until Sunday 10th July 2011. The core Gilwell 24 event is a 24 hour long day of activity and challenge running from 09:00 on Saturday straight through until 09:00 Sunday. Gilwell 24 is open to all Explorer Scouts and Senior Section Guides aged 14-18.
Prices for 2011 are £28 for participants arriving Saturday, £35 for participants arriving Friday and £14 for leaders covering all camp fees and Gilwell 24 activities. Prebookable meals and onsite food outlets are available and the prices will be listed on the website once menus have been confirmed.
We expect tickets to go on sale on 1st February 2011.
The site will be updated in the run up to the event with full activity details and event information. We will camp in a group as a District, sharing the catering, travel, kit and workload with our friends in local Units – so start planning now!
FAQ
Gilwell 24 is open to all Explorers aged between 14 and 18. If you are over 18 and wish to take part you may be interested in attending the event as staff. The event is also open to Scouts who are engaged in linking activities with the Explorer Scout Unit.
What paperwork do we need to complete?
Once you have completed your booking form you will receive a nominal role sheet, Gilwell 24 consent form and a PADI consent form. The second two will need to be completed by all members attending the event. Each unit will also need to file a Nights Away Notification with their District Commissioner
Can we attend without a leader?
Yes, your unit needs to get a Explorer Event Passport issed by your leader and again file a Nights Away notification. You will then be assigned to our headless chicken team who will be around in case you run into any problems during the event.
Which forms & Paperwork do we need to bring with us?
1) You will need to bring with you a copy of your Permit if you will be using it to attend the event.
2) You will also need to complete a nominal role for so we have details of everyone attending the event and emergency contact information. (This will be available as an online form to speed the checkin process).
3) Each member will need to bring a Gilwell 24 consent form this will be supplied once you have made your booking and covers parental consent to attend the event and take part in activities requiring particular parental consent. Each participant will need to keep this piece of paper with them.
4) Each member who wishes to try Scuba Diving needs to complete a PADI consent form which includes a medical questionaire. Again this form will be kept by the participant until they attend the Scuba Diving session they have booked for.
5) Your group will also have a consent form from each member to attend the event and any medical information that may be required. This is the responsibility of the individual group and the forms will be held by the unit leader or passport holder
Do we need to arrive in Uniform?
We are expecting all groups to arrive with uniform from the waist up. However please ensure your group is wearing their event t-shirts for the start of the event.
Every year, Bedford Scouts run an event at which adults can try activities and join in the fun. Not only is a great way to find out what activities to run for our sections, it is a great social event for local leaders.
This year it is over the weekend of 10 to 12 September
The list of activities is huge, as in the image above
Full details of how to book are here, online.
1st Luton Water Activity day –
On 18th September the 1st Luton Sea Scouts are offering a water activity day for 64 Scouts and Explorers. The cost of the event is £15 per head and people will spend somewhere in the region of an hour on each of rafting, rowing, sailing and kayaking. I attended the day for Beavers and Cubs this weekend and everybody had a wonderful time. If any of your Explorers are interested in the event, your DC has got further information.
Live (almost) at Gilwell 24 2010 Day 2
well, we are all apparently still alive, even if horribly sleep deprived. This year, no swine flu and no major incidents or rain. By keeping to the shade and drinking lots of water, we avoided the worst effects of the scorching heat (30C+) and managed to take part in almost [read on...]
Live at Gilwell 24 2010
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Gilwell 24 Final Briefing 2010
Tomorrow is the BIG DAY – Gilwell 24 kicks off 1 – see bulksms txt re: weather. We are expecting temperatures around 30C and full sun over Saturday. So long sleeves, hats, sunscreen, water bottles and great care to avoid heat stroke and sunburn are essential. Pack light, sun-blocking layers. [read on...]
Cookery Evening June 2010
We have some nice new Dutch Ovens, which we are learning to use. They may look dark and forboding, but they really are amazing things to cook in.
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