Happy New Year – Thank you – Welcome to 2023.

Welcome to 2023.

I would like to thank everyone who has volunteered in 2022, Scouting can not happen without your support, commitment and enthusiasm.

2022 Camps and Events

Look at the list of camps and events in 2022: https://farnhamscouting.com/website/camps-and-events-attended-by-farnham-district-scouts/

Its great to see so many camps and especially at Garner’s Field our own District Campsite run and maintained by our ‘Monday Crew’ volunteers.

SASU

Thank you to Network who once again organised a fantastic Christmas dinner.

https://farnhamscouting.com/website/2022-2022-sasu-events/

District Shop

Thank you to all the volunteers who help us keep the shop open providing our District and surrounding District access to uniform, badges, Scouting gifts.  We re-open Saturday 7th January 2022 – 9:30 – 12:00 and are then open until the end of March on Saturdays 9:30-12 and Thursday 6-8pm.  If you are interested in helping please contact Roy our fantastic Shop manager on scoutshop@farnhamscouting.com.

https://farnhamscouting.com/website/farnham-district-scout-shop-seeking-volunteers/

Leader Training – Saturday 7th January 2022 – 15:00 – 17:00 – Taylor Hall, 5th Farnham Scouts HQ, 32 Frensham Road, Farnham – see attached flyerLeader Training 2023 Poster

Midas Training – Saturday 14th January 2023 – Garner’s Field – Midas (mini bus) Training – https://farnhamscouting.com/website/midas-mini-bus-training/ – contact  midas@farnhamscouting.com for more details

Family Camp – Friday 21st – Sunday 23rd April 2023 – Garner’s Field – bookings open 10th January – look out for the link – if you are new and would like to know more check out this link: https://farnhamscouting.com/website/farnham-district-family-camp/

Date for the Diary:

11th July 2023 – District Social and AGM – All Welcome – Garners Field

14th – 16th July 2023 – Frantic 23 – All Sections – Herons Wey & Garners Field –  Farnham, Haslemere and Godalming activity weekend for Scouts and Guides – https://frantic.scout-events.uk/frantic

County:

2023

24th – 216th February 2023 – Frost Camp – Scouts – Bentley Copse

13th – 14th May 2023 – Beavers Go Wild Camp – Beavers – Bentley Copse

17th June 2023 – Scram – Cubs – Hook Arena

23rd – 24th September 2023 – Beavers Go Wild Camp – Beavers – Bentley Copse

Surrey Events: https://www.surrey-scouts.org.uk/upcoming-events

People

Farnham District Permit Holders
List of Activity and Nights Away Permit holders and Nights Away Assessors in Farnham:
Farnham District Training Advisors
District Volunteer Opportunities

Training Requirements

Mandatory Training

Please find the training links in one place to help ensure we are all up to date.

All Scout Members: (every 3 years)

Safety(every 3 yrs)- Safety Training | Scouts

Safeguarding – Safeguarding | Scouts

GDPR – GDPR training | Scouts

1st Response – the requirements have changed – 3 On-line module plus 30 minute face to face validation(which can only be done once at Green) or possible conversion from an existing 1st Aid Qualification (please check with training@farnhamscouting.com)

Getting Started: (within 5 month of role) – 

Getting started training | Scouts

Wood Badge: (within 3 years of new role – speak with your Training Advisor) 

Surrey Scouts training Link: there are various on-line session for modules https://www.surrey-scouts.org.uk/training/training-calendar

Thank you

Ann-Marie

Farnham District Scout Council
Ann-Marie Vinnicombe
District Commissioner
Farnham District Scout Council
T: +44 (0)7410381071 | E: dc@farnhamscouting.com | W: https://www.farnhamscouting.com
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