Fire Safety Course

A large number of the scouts from across Newport are taking part in a Fire Safety Course run by the Fire Service at Malpas

Its a mix of hands on learning supported by presentation in the classroom.  The "Hands on" involves looking at what the different rescue and firefigting vehicles are designed for – railway, car crashes, house fires and even firefighting and rescue on the water. 

The Fire Crews demonstrated how to rescue a horse and on a very wet and cold night the bit we all saw how to put out fire. 

Due to the oversubscription of scouts attending only two had the opportunity to dress as a fire fighters and use the equipment to put a fire out.

Great night of active fun scouts and more to follow. Thanks to the watches at Malpas Fire Station for their presentation.

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