Farnham District Scouts – Explorer Belt Award

A huge well done to 6 Farnham District Explorer Scouts who completed and have been awarded the Explorer Belt.

Tom; Fergus; Kiran; Sam; Niamh; Grace; all undertook the challenge of making their own way back to base by walking over at least 150 km in 10 days in Galicia in northern Spain, taking part in 15 projects designed to get them involved in the local communities they walked through – no food or accommodation was pre-provided so they had to plan and budget (they were given a set amount for the whole 10 days) #SkillsforLife.

This is a fantastic opportunity and shows that our Scouts have initiative, resilience and are capable of surviving working together for the common aim.

A big thank you to the support teams.

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The Explorer Belt is open to Explorer Scouts (over 16’s) and Network Scouts.

The next one is in Sweden in August 2024

If you are interested please find out more information : https://www.surrey-scouts.org.uk/events/explorer-belt-sweden-2024

 

 

Welcome to the Autumn Term 2023

Welcome to the Autumn Term 2023, I hope your summer break was great and you are all ready for an exciting new term.

Wood Badges

Well done for completing your Wood Badge
Christopher Pike – Assistant Beaver Scout Leader – 2nd Farnham (Hale)
Marc Harry – Scout Leader – 7th Farnham (Elstead)
Rebecca Garner – Assistant Beaver Scout Leader – 5th Farnham (Bourne) – Riverbank Colony
Rowan Smith – Assistant Scout Leader – 11th Farnham

Long Service Awards

Thank you for commitment and hard work.
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 Gill Sneddon – Group Section Assistant – 3rd Farnham
Vicky Hiorns – Cubs Scout Leader – 3rd Farnham
James Long – Assistant Explorer Scout Leader – Elstead Eagles
Maria Finch – Beaver Scout Leader – 12th Farnham (Wrecclesham)
Guy Elliot – Assistant Cub Scout Leader – 11th Farnham
Martine Trebucq – Assistant Cub Leader – 5th Farnham (Bourne) – Tiger Pack
Nicola Droogmans – Assistant Beaver Scout Leader – 7th Farnham (Elstead)
Oliver Sancroft – Group Skills Instructor – 5th Farnham (Bourne)
Sandra Carosi – Assistant Cub Scout Leader – 7th Farnham (Elstead)

Diary Dates:

2023

4th September – Explorer Belt Presentation – Garners Field – 7pm

7th September – District Scout Shop reopens after Summer – Daniel Hall – 6pm-8pm (then every Sat 9am-12noon and Thurs 6pm-8pm) – volunteers wanted

8th-10th September – Theme Park Camp – Explorers & Network – FULL

13th September – Cub Scout Leaders Meeting – Garners Field – 7:30pm

18th September – District Managers meeting – Zoom – 8pm

8th October – Young Leader Conference – COBHAM AREA (TBC) – https://www.surrey-scouts.org.uk/events/14050

13th-15th October – 12th Farnham 10th Birthday Party Camp – Scouts – Garners Field – refer to Scout Leaders

14th October – Beaver Scout Activity Day – Beavers – Barfield School – refer to Beaver Scout Leaders

18th November – FULL Day FIRST AID COURSE – Volunteers – Garners Field – 9:00am-6:30pm – contact DC for details and to book

8th December – SASU Xmas Meal – Daniel Hall – SASU – more details near the time

2024

9th January – BLENDED FIRST AID COURSE 12 Places – Volunteers – Garners Field – 6:15pm (approx. 3hrs)- contact DC for details and to book

23rd – 25th February – Frost Camp – Scouts – Bentley Copse – https://www.surrey-scouts.org.uk/events/frost-camp-2024

19th – 21st April – Family Camp – All – Garners Field – booking opens January 2024

28th – 30th June – Scoutabout – Scouts – Ardingly Showground

10th – 23rd August – Explorer Belt – Explorer & Network – Sweden – sign up 24th September 2023 at 6pm and 4th October 2023 at 7:30pm – https://www.surrey-scouts.org.uk/events/explorer-belt-sweden-2024

People

Facebook Page – Farnham District Scouts – Co-Ordinators and Leadership Teams– group is designed for a place to share ideas, ask questions and ask for help for co-ordinators, trustee boards, SASU and leaders incorporating all member roles of Farnham District.

Surrey Leader Discussion page :https://www.facebook.com/groups/18201824509

 

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 – Opportunities

Training Requirements

Check with your Training Advisors what training you need and when it will need renewing.

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 –

Surrey Scouts – 1st Response

Hampshire Scouts – 1st Response

Getting Started: (within 5 month of role) – 

Getting started training | Scouts

Young Leader Training inc. Module A – https://youngleaders.hampshirescouts.org.uk/2021/05/18/you-can-now-complete-your-young-leader-training-via-e-learning/

Regards,

Ann-Marie Vinnicombe
District Commissioner
Farnham District Scout Council

T: +44 (0)7410381071 | E: dc@farnhamscouting.com | W: https://www.farnhamscouting.com

WELL DONE – Youth Proficiency Scheme (YPS) Shooting Certification Success for Scouts

Youth Proficiency Scheme (YPS) Shooting Certification Success for Scouts

Four scouts completed their National Small Bore Rifle Association (NSRA) grading last week, resulting in 3 x Expert Shot and 1 Skilled Shot gradings. All participants also qualify for their Scout Master-at-Arms award.

The YPS course was run over the 2022-23 season and comprised 9 modules covering the firearms law, range safety, sighting, shooting technique and scoring amongst others. This is the first cohort to complete the programme in Farnham, which can also benefit those seeking to demonstrate skills competency in their Duke of Edinburgh Award.

The scouts attended multiple air rifle and air pistol shoots at The Lord Roberts Centre (Bisley), Taylor Hall and Garners Field and also completed a taster clay shooting session at Chobham Ridges range last summer.

Many congratulations to these Top Guns!

 

Silver Acorn, Silver Wolf

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William C Cushen(des), Group Sectional Assistant, 5th Farnham (Bourne) – 2009

Eric Goulding – 23/04/2004

Ken Powell – 23/04/2014

Joan Binfield – 23/04/2015

 

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Bar to the Silver Acorn Medal

Ron Binfield (des) – District Campsite Manager – 2014

Graham Marsh Leach –  District Scout Active Support Member – 2016

 

Silver Acorn

Silver Acorn Medal

Eric Garner

Bob Peerman – 23/04/1993

Marie Goulding – 23/4/1999

Laurie Lee (des) – 2003

Brian Stagg (des) – District Treasurer, District Scout Fellowship – 2006

Cynthia Peerman (des) – District Scout, Fellowship Member – 2006

Frederick Bernard Peters (des)  – Scout Leader 3rd Farnham – 2012

Steve Thames – 23/04/2012

Marion Stagg – 23/04/2012

Janet Jones – 23/04/2012

Robert Ian Humphrey  – Training Adviser – 2014

Janet Fraser – 23/04/2017

Philip German – 01/10/2018

 

 

Unsung Hero Award for ‘little joker’ Alfie Lamport 

Unsung Hero Award for ‘little joker’ Alfie Lamport

Chief Scout’s Unsung Heroes 2021 announced | News | Scouts

Alfie Lamport, aged 7 and a member of 11th Farnham Beavers Group has won a Chief Scouting Unsung Hero Award 2021 for telling daily jokes and making people smile throughout COVID-19 and especially during lockdown.

The Chief Scout’s Unsung Heroes Award is an annual scheme that recognises 20 Scouts aged 6-24 who have shown Scout values, courage, kindness and a ‘never give up spirit’. Scouts received over 300 nominations this year and Alfie Lamport was handpicked by Chief Scout, Bear Grylls to receive an award at The Bear Grylls Adventure, indoor and outdoor activity centre at The NEC Birmingham on 8 October 2021.

Alfie started telling daily jokes back in May 2020 for Mental Health Awareness Week and in doing so raised funds for Mind, however he didn’t stop there. Keen to keep on making people laugh he continued telling jokes every Friday with his #FabFriday jokes throughout the summer. He then, dressed as an elf, told daily #ChristmasCrackers throughout Advent and raised funds for his school, Badshot Lea Village Infant School. He now shares his humour on radio, every Friday on BBC Radio Surrey and in total has raised nearly a thousand pounds for charity just from telling jokes.

Austin Tolkien, 11th Farnham Beavers Group Leader said: “Alfie fully deserves this award and is an inspiration to others. The pandemic hasn’t been easy for any of us but Alfie’s dedication and enthusiasm to keep making people smile is never ending.”

Gemma Ball, Headteacher at Badshot Lea Village Infant School said: “Alfie is quite simply a little star! We are so proud of him and all his efforts to simply try and make people laugh and feel good by just telling one liners!”

Alfie Lamport said: “I was so shocked to win this award and to get to meet Chief Scout, Bear Grylls was amazing. I love telling my jokes and hope I can continue to brighten up everyone’s day by telling lots more.”

To hear Alfie’s jokes, you can search for ‘Alfie Lamport’ on YouTube https://youtu.be/6rvcIaxYdtYor listen to them live every Friday from 6pm on Joe Talbots show on BBC Radio Surrey.

Chief Scout’s Unsung Heroes 2021 announced | News | Scouts

District Update – August 2021

Hope your holidays have gone well, time seems to have gone quickly.

Well done to the following who have achieve their Wood Badges

Amanda Morgan  – District Cub Scout Leader – District Team

Mark Purkuss – Cub Scout Leader – 11th Farnham

Les Bonsey – Assistant Explorer Leader – Elstead Eagles

Graham Keen – Assistant Explorer Leader – Madcats

David Goldsworth – Assistant Scout Leader – 5th Farnham (Bourne)

Chris Holland – Assistant Scout Leader – 7th Farnham (Elstead)

Adam Chambers – Group Scout Leader – 12th Farnham (Wrecclesham)

Louise Cocks – Assistant Scout Leader – 8th Farnham (Rowledge)

David Fennell – Cub Scout Leader – 5th Farnham (Bourne)

Adam Meara – Assistant Scout Leader – 12th Farnham (Wrecclesham)

Mel Lawton – Assistant Cub Scout Leader – 12th Farnham (Wrecclesham)

Long Service Awards

Thank you

Eric Goulding – District Supporter – Scout Active Support Unit

Janet Watts – District Supporter – Scout Active Support Unit

Chris Moss – – District Supporter – Scout Active Support Unit

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Amanda Morgan  – District Cub Scout Leader – District Team

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Peter Everett – Group Scout Leader – 8th Farnham (Rowledge)

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Lynn Goodburne – Group Section Assistant/District Supporter – 8th Farnham (Rowledge)/District

Chris Holland – Assistant Scout Leader – 7th Farnham (Elstead)

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Chris Pike – Assistant Cub Scout Leader – 2nd Farnham (Hale)

Belinda Orton – Beaver Scout Leader – 2nd Farnham (Hale)

Howard Kay –  Exec Chair – 2nd Farnham (Hale)

James Richards – Assistant Cub Scout Leader – 2nd Farnham (Hale)

Events for the Diary

Surrey Scouts AGM – Thursday 2nd September 2021 – https://www.surrey-scouts.org.uk/events/county-agm

District Cub Scout Activity Day – Saturday 2nd October 2021 – Garners Field

District Beaver Scout Activity Day  – Sunday 3rd October 2021 – Garners Field

Surrey Scouts County Symposium – District Team – Saturday 9th October 2021 – https://www.surrey-scouts.org.uk/events/county-symposium-3

Pioneer 21 – Scouts – Saturday 23rd October – 24th October 2021 – https://www.surrey-scouts.org.uk/events/pioneer21

County Frost Camp 2022 – Scouts –  Friday 14th – Sunday 16th January 2022 – https://www.surrey-scouts.org.uk/events/frost-camp-2022

Farnham District Scouts Family Camp 2022 – Everyone – Friday 22nd – Sunday 24th April 2022

Scoutabout – Scouts – Friday 1st July – 3rd July 2022 –  https://www.surrey-scouts.org.uk/events/scoutabout-2022/s22_rgb_styled-01

Frantic 23 – All Sections – Farnham, Haslemere and Godalming activity weekend for Scouts and Guides – save the date 5th -7th May 2023

Volunteer Training

1st Aid – F2F Full Day – Saturday 11th September 2021 –  2nd Farnham (Hale) HQ – e-mail training@farnhamscouting.com – 5 SPACES LEFT

1st Aid – Module B F2F Assessment – Saturday 11th September 2021 – 11th Farnham HQ – register here: Mod 10b F2F Timeslots

Water Activities Zoom – Sunday 12th September 2021 – https://farnhamscouting.com/website/event/water-activities-training-for-leaders-volunteers/?instance_id=139

Water Activities Training – Saturday 18th September 2021 – Garners Field –  https://farnhamscouting.com/website/event/water-activities-training-for-leaders-volunteers-practical/?instance_id=141

Archery Permit Training – Saturday 9th November 2021 – Garners Field – https://farnhamscouting.com/website/event/archery-permit-training-for-leaders/?instance_id=143

Pioneering Training – Saturday 25th – 26th September 2021 – Bentley Copse – https://www.surrey-scouts.org.uk/events/pioneering-training

1st Aid – On-Line Mod A – Tuesday 5th, 12th and 19th October 2021 – 7-9pm – e-mail training@farnhamscouting.com

1st Aid – Module B F2F Assessment – Saturday 13th October 2021 – Garners Field – e-mail training@farnhamscouting.com 

1st Aid – F2F Full Day – Sunday 24th October 2021 – Garners Field – e-mail training@farnhamscouting.com – FULL

1st Aid – F2F Full Day – Saturday 20th November 2021 – Garners Field – e-mail training@farnhamscouting.com

Surrey Scouts Wood Badge Training – https://www.surrey-scouts.org.uk/training/training-calendar

Scout Cards

These are important cards contain essential information on Scout processes and policy that needs to be adhered to and what to do in emergency situations.

Download and print or pick up one from the District Scout Shop.

Safe Scouting Cards | Scouts

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Training

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

District Scout Shop

Reopen – Saturday 5th September 2021

Thursdays 6pm to 8pm

Saturdays 9:30am to 12Noon

We always need volunteers so if you could spare some time on a Thursday evening or Saturday morning, even just once a term it would be appreciated – contact Roy scoutshop@farnhamscouting.com

Garners Field

Garners is open for bookings; please ensure you book via the website Campsite Booking – Farnham Scouting and receive confirmation of booking from Ken Powell detailing the areas you can use – you are not booked in until you receive that confirmation.

Climbing Wall is closed.

Archery is in process; range will be officially opened soon.

If you find any issue please do contact the Campsite Manager. campsitebookings@farnhamscouting.com

Vacancies

District Treasurer – we are looking for a new District Treasurer, training will be given, job share, shadowing, deputy – all options considered – please get in touch if you or know of someone interested.

ADC Scouts – we are still in need of a Assistant District Commissioner – Scouts to help support the programme in the District (and also a District Scout Leader to assist the ADC!) please do let me know if you are interested.

If you have any concerns, queries, questions or issues do not hesitate to contact me.

Regards,

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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Good Service Awards

November 2022

Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service

Sarah Kay – Assistant Scout Leader – 2nd Farnham (Hale) – for the work, effort and commitment she has shown, through Beavers, Cubs and Scouts, and this year taking on the catering for Scoutabout.

July 2022

Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service

Kim White – Assistant Scout Leader – 4th Farnham (Tongham) – she has been brilliant throughout the pandemic, she put loads of effort into our leaders 100 challenge last year. She also runs the troop badge scheme and without her commit has been awesome with the Hogshots.

Commissioners’ Commendation Award

Peter Reynolds – Assistant Cub Leader  – 11th Farnham – for stepping up and taking additional responsibility of Campsite invoices.

Jane Twitchin – Appointments Advisory Committee Secretary/2nd Exec Secretary – excellent organisation, commitment and continued support welcoming our new leaders into the District.

Ian Wilkins – District Explorer Scout Commissioner – 20 years of encouraging and supporting Explorer Scouts to be independent, giving them a safe environment to have fun and push themselves.

Neil Peerman – District Scout Network Commissioner – 20 years guiding young adults within Network to do-it themselves, encouraging them to continue Scouting in a form suited to them.

 

February 2022

Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service

Adam Chambers – Groups Scout Leader – 12th Farnham (Wrecclesham) – as he does so much for the group from having set it up to running the scouts and camps.

 

March 2021

Commissioners’ Commendation Award

Vicky HiornsCub Scout Leader/Training Adviser – 3rd Farnham – Vicky has been an absolute star with leading the Cubs, inspiring and enthusiastic. Supporting the Group and District events.

Denise Weller – District Badge Secretary – District – Denise has gone above and beyond to support the district groups in providing badges during the lockdown period – thank you.

 

February 2021

Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service

Ken Allan – Group Treasurer – 2nd Farnham (Hale) – Group Treasurer and generally huge supporter of the group for 10 years –  he will do anything from catching rats to balancing accounts.

Brennan Healey – Assistant Scout Leader – 2nd Farnham (Hale) – been a Beaver, Cub and Scout leader supporting the Group for over 10 years.

Steve O’Dell – Scout Leader – 2nd Farnham (Hale) – been part of scouting for 12 years as an assistant and stepping up to Leader.  He has brought real challenge to the group

October 2020

Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service

Naomi Stringer – 5th (Bourne) Cub Scout Leader – Naomi’s enthusiasm and commitment to Scouting is clear from leading a new Beaver Colony to following those Beavers through to opening a new Cub Pack and now helping to move them on to Scouts.

Commissioners’ Commendation Award

Debbie Ollerenshaw – A-GSL and Beaver  Leader – 7th Farnham (Elstead) – Debbie has been supportive and organised, assisting in running the Group and leading the Beaver Colony.

 

 June 2020

Bar to the Award for Merit

Nicky Clements – ADC Cubs – Nicky has a been ADC Cubs for a couple of years now, before which was District Cub Leader, ASCL at 8th Farnham and 1st Wonersh with over 25 years’ service.  Nicky is active in her role as ADC as well as being a District Training Adviser and Nights Away Assessor and a great support in the District.

Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service

Robin Bunce – 4th (Tongham) Cub Scout Leader –  He’s usually organising most things, coming up with new ideas to keep the kids involved and as a leader has a certain je ne sais quoi. Tongham cubs is better for having him.

Liz Larkin – 2nd (Hale) – GSL – Liz has  stepped up to the plate this year from ASL to GSL, taking on her Wood Badge training head on as well as now also being a District Training Advisor, working hard to be involved in Hale as well as in the District.

Commissioners’ Commendation Award

Davis Clements – ASL  Beaver Scouts and Scouts – 2nd Bentley and Farnham District Supporter – Davis has been part of the Family Camp team in previous years and this year has been seen working hard at Garners Field, as part of the Monday Crew, ensuring when we can open the Campsite again it is in tip top condition.

Colette Grist – 8th (Rowledge) Scout Leader – encourages and guides through structure and fun, achieving a greater number of Chief Scout Gold Awards within the group since she moved from Beaver Scout Leader.

 

May 2020

Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service

Matt Willis – 5th (Bourne) Scout Leader –  efficient, diligent and a true role modal to his Scouts and other leaders.

Ian Turton – 5th (Bourne) – co-GSL & K2 – Explorer Leader – for his enormous commitment, time, and great ideas.

Commissioners’ Commendation Award

Mags Whitaker and Geoff Whitaker – 4th (Tongham) – They put a fantastic amount into scouting,  Mags being a SL in recent years,  both helping out at the shop, fantastic fundraising events. absolutely excellent supporters.

Dominic Getting – 5th (Bourne) Assistant Scout Leader – enthusiasm, team player, promotor and organiser of permit training.

April 2020

Award for Merit

Frances Redman – 5th (Bourne) – Group Treasurer – Frances is finishing her handover year after over 10 years on the Executive Committee at the 5th and has been a fantastic treasurer and support to the Group, I am sure she will stay involved somehow.

 Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service

Tony Marshall –12th (Wrecclesham), – Cub Scout Leader – for all the commitment, enthusiasm and hard work he has put in, particularly being one of the founders of the reformed 12th. Tony is a Queen’s Scout himself and has many, many years in Scouting and many more to come.

Commissioners’ Commendation Award

David Eastman – District Campsite Treasurer – David has stepped down after many years as Campsite Treasurer and has ensured the accounts were in order and has been of great support to the Campsite committee.