Beaver Junk Modelling

On Saturday 21st January 20 beavers from three groups congregated at Caerleon HQ.
 All came armed with bags of junk suitable for a junk modelling experience.

The theme for the day was Chinese dragons to celebrate the Chinese New Year which falls on 23rd January.
 After each group showing us all how they open their meetings, the bags were emptied and the fun began.

Dragons of all shapes and sizes began to emerge from the junk.
The morning ended with a drink and refreshments kindy provided by the Caerleon Beaver leaders.

Fun and Friendship had by all

Sue

First Aid Training

There may have been some confusion over old training dates

Please find this link to the original document

FIRST AID TRAINIG DATES AND APPLICATION FORM    

NEWPORT SCOUT AND GUIDE FIRST AID TRAINING 2012/2013

The British Red Cross Practical First Aid Certificate is the recommended qualification for Leaders and Helpers taking members into the outdoor environment.

The course is recognised by both the Scout Association and Girlguiding UK and operated in conjunction with the British Red Cross.

The course is a 14 hour contact course, run over one weekend.

The certificate is valid for 3 years and is recognised outside Scouting and Girlguiding, it offers a more in depth knowledge than the 1^st Response Course for those planning activities “outside”.

Elements relevant to the outdoors are included on this course. There will be outdoor work on the Sunday

Application for this new course must be at least 14 days before the course date to allow for registration

There will be a minimum number of 6 candidates for all courses.

Minimum age for all first aid qualifications is 14 years.

PRACTICAL FIRST AID CERTIFICATE (British Red Cross):    cost £10 to be held at 1^st Caerleon Scout Hut

28th/29th January 2012: start time 0930……………................application by 13^th January 2012.

9th/10th June 2012: start time 0930………………………..........application by 25^th May 2012.

6th/7th October 2012: start time 0930 ...................................application by 21^st September 2012.

26th/27th January 2013: start time 0930.................……..…....application by 11^th January 2013.

First Response  (Scout Assn & Girlguiding UK, 6 hr course):     cost £3 at Skip Jennings Hall

First Response is the minimum requirement for warrant approval and renewal, however the Scout Association and Girlguiding UK recommend a higher level of training if going outdoors.

21^st April 2012: start time 0930……………………………...........application by 9^th April 2012.

8^th July 2012: start time 0930…………………………….............application by 22^nd June 2012.

10^th November 2012: start time 0930……………….....…...........application by 22^nd October 2012.

10^th March 2013: start time 0930………………………...............application by 22^nd February 2013.

Leader Training

Adult Training weekend
March 10th and 11th
Coed Cae Blaina

Study Modules 7,11,12,13,14,15,and 19      
20,21,22,23,24 and 26

Application forms ready to download
Return to Wendy by 16th Feb.
See Diary for open evenings.

Download the Slide Show

Application Form

Sad News

It is with sadness we announce the death on Saturday of Ramon O’Brien (OBA) who was a former GSL of 1st Rogerstone and their Bandmaster. Ray had been a member of the movement for more than 70 years and had a long association with the former Newport Scout Band. He was an active supporter and advisor of the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme. Funeral service to be held on Friday 20th January Service at Newport City Cathedral, St Woolas at 15:00 followed by cremation at Gwent Crematorium Family flowers only please, donation if desired made payable to St Davids Foundation, may be sent c/o Tovey Bros 9/11 Cardiff Road, Newport NP20 2EH

Portcullis Camp

Invitation to attend !  (from Gwent Area)

PORTCULLIS JAMBOREE 25TH TO 27TH MAY 2012

A ‘Jamboree’ style camp open to all Sections in each District within Gwent Area Scouts 

at Vauxhall Fields, Monmouth.

The main activities we are arranging include:-

Shooting & Archery • Canoeing • Climbing Wall • Abseiling • Inflatable Assault Course • Bucking Bull • Water Bungee Run • Crate Stacking • Quad Biking • Fishing • Raft Building • Radios • Spider Mountain • Backwoods Cooking • Zorbing •Assault course • and more .....

 Activities will be divided into zones with the following themes:-        Water / Scoutcraft / Olympic

 Groups are asked if they could provide some activities. There is already the likelihood of space hopper football, tag rugby, slalom hockey, welly throwing, shot putt/discus, hop, skip and jump. Please indicate on the booking form any activities your group could provide. A designated area will be provided for the activities.

There will be an Olympic type competition for some of the activities and medals awarded on the Sunday.

    The costs will be £15 per Cub, Scout and Explorer Scout.
    Beavers arrive on Saturday and will be able to camp on the Saturday night their cost will be £10. 
    All Leaders/helpers and day visitors £5.

    A Deposit of £10 to be paid by all Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorer Scouts 

     by 31st January 2012 to guarantee a place.

    Leaders/helpers will need to pay the £5 in full by the 31st January. 
    Explorers helping as young leaders will pay £5 but will not be able to take part in activities.  
    Different coloured arm bands will be issued for young people and leaders/helpers.

It is essential for groups to keep to the 31st January deadline to enable activities/toilets 

to be booked and deposits paid.

The balance of £5 to be paid one week prior to the Jamboree.   Groups will need to add their own costs for food, transport etc.

Cheques to be made payable to Gwent Area Scouts and returned with booking form to the district nominated person named on the form. The deposits will be non refundable. All participants will be given a camp badge.  

Groups are reminded that it is essential that all Adults are CRB checked prior to the camp.

Each Group will bring their own equipment, food including marquees. The site will be available from Wednesday 23rd May for erection of equipment and must be removed by Tuesday evening 29th.

It will be a requirement that someone from each group stays on site as long as they have equipment there.

Alternative accommodation will be provided in the event of bad weather for younger campers.

The theme of the camp will be the Olympics. The official Olympic torch will leave Monmouth on 25th the same day as it start of its journey around Wales. We are hoping to have our own Olympic torch on site for the duration of the Camp.

Each group will be allocated a country to represent and are requested to dress up on the Saturday evening in the country allocated and there will be a procession around the fields.  A camp fire and band will follow for the remaining evening entertainment.

If you have any queries please contact your District representative named on the booking form.

We would like to encourage all groups to take part at the camp and we look forward to seeing you there.

Sent on behalf of the Portcullis Jamboree  Organisers

A LINK TO THE GWENT AREA WEBSITE FOR ALL THE FORMS AND FURTHER INFORMATION

YMCA Climbing Wall

 

Message from the organiser of the YMCA Climbing Wall: 

"We have a Climbing Wall OPEN DAY on Sat 7th January 2012, for young people aged 8-18years for those who wish to become part of the Newport YMCA Climbing Club. If anyone is interested could you please phone: 01633 266872 to book a FREE morning or afternoon session."

The 25th and the Scout Post

The 25th have almost completed the Scout Post and have sent some photos of the sorting system. The Beavers,Cubs and Scouts all get involved with the sorting and delivery.

Click here for a link to more photos of the Scout Post