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

Posted on 12/04/202312/04/2023 by Ann-Marie Vinnicombe

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!

Farnham District Permit Holders

Posted on 09/03/202204/05/2022 by Ann-Marie Vinnicombe

The following leaders have Scout Permits or necessary training to lead sessions:

Archery – Farnham District Archery Permits – Farnham Scouting

Climbing – Farnham District Climbing Permits – Farnham Scouting

Nights Away – Farnham District Nights Away Permits and Assessors – Farnham Scouting

Shooting – Farnham District Shooting Qualified – Farnham Scouting

Tomahawks – Tomahawk Trained – Farnham Scouting

Water – Farnham District Water Permits – Farnham Scouting

Archery Course

Posted on 10/11/202110/11/2021 by Ann-Marie Vinnicombe

Thank you to Kristal Derrick, Bob Miles and Jeremy Burden from Hampshire Scout Archery for coming to Garners Field on 6th/7th November 2021 to train 17 leaders to be able to run archery sessions.

Well done to the following for achieve their archery permit;

Ann-Marie Vinnicombe – District

Matt Larkin – District

Danielle Amies – District

Davis Clements – District

Liz Larkin – 2nd Farnham (Hale)

Ellie Rees – 3rd Farnham

James Rogers – 3rd Farnham

Steve Rattan – 4th Farnham (Tongham)

Daryl Waterman – 4th Farnham (Tongham)

Diego Colombo – 5th Farnham (Bourne)

George Cowdry – 5th Farnham (Bourne)

Debbie Ollerenshaw – 7th Farnham (Elstead)

Laura Dando – – 7th Farnham (Elstead)

Marc Harry – 7th Farnham (Elstead)

Richard Thorpe – 7th Farnham (Elstead)

Adam Chamber – 12th Farnham (Wrecclesham)

James Barrow – 2nd Bentley

Existing Archery Permit Holders:

Gary Thain	District
Eleanor Hughes	District
Annie Armfield	District
Dave Cocker	4th Farnham (Tongham)
Gloria Barnard	5th Farnham (Bourne)
Gulfer Budden	5th Farnham (Bourne)
Angela Cowdry	5th Farnham (Bourne)
Ian Edwards	5th Farnham (Bourne)
David Fennell	5th Farnham (Bourne)
Oscar Gutierrez Martinez	5th Farnham (Bourne)
Ed Hill	5th Farnham (Bourne)
Dan Josty	5th Farnham (Bourne)
Judith Parish	5th Farnham (Bourne)
Stephen Parish	5th Farnham (Bourne)
Martine Trebucq	5th Farnham (Bourne)
Guy Elliot	11th Farnham (St Andrews & St.James)

Farnham District Scouts – Tomahawk Throwing Instructor Course – 10th May 2020

Posted on 08/03/202011/03/2020 by Ann-Marie Vinnicombe

The Instructor Course is a day long course, as prescribed by the Scout policy on Tomahawk Throwing (FS120011).

You will learn:

How to provide Tomahawk Throwing as an activity for our young people
What equipment can and can’t be used
How to construct a range
Throwing techniques and how to correct them
Session plans, targets, competitions and games

You will need: Sturdy foot-ware & long-trousers. Training will be inside and out, so dress for the weather with waterproofs, layers, gloves, sun cream etc.!

We will provide: Coffee, Teas and Biscuits. Bring your own lunch

Times: 10^th May 2020, 9am-4pm

Location: 11th Farnham HQ, Guildford Road Trading Estate, Farnham,

Cost: £30. Spaces are limited so pre-register to book a place.

Contact: Guy Elliot, 11^th Farnham Cubs – guy.elliot@environment-agency.gov.uk