Farnham District Scouts – Learning and Social Weekend 16th/17th March 2024

Farnham District Scouts are hosting a learning and social weekend,
assisted by the Surrey Scouts Skills Academy
on Saturday 16th March and Sunday 17th March 2024
at Garner’s Field, Tilford.

***You are welcome to join us for part or all the weekend***

The following sessions will be run:

Session 1 – Bush craft Introduction – Sat 16th March – 9am – 12Noon

Fire Lighting, Using knives, Simple cooking for lunch

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Session 2 – Pioneering Introduction – Sat 16th March – 1pm – 4pm

Knots, Lashings, Pioneer build

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Session 3 – Let’s Cook Dinner – Sat 16th March – 4pm – 6:30pm 

Make a meal for up to 50 people and then eat it.

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Session 4 – Social – Sat 16th March – 6:30pm until lights out

Bring your own food to cook or enjoy the camp cooking result. Campfire and chat.

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Session 5 – Overnight Camping – Sat 16th March

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Session 6 – Various – Sun 17th March – 9am – 12 Noon  

Orienteering course – have-a-go

Tomahawks – have-a-go

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Please complete the form in the link and indicate your participation: HERE

If you have any queries do not hesitate to contact :  dc@farnhamscouting.com

Thank you

Ann-Marie Vinnicombe
District Commissioner
Farnham District Scout Council
T: +44 (0)7410 381071
E:dc@farnhamscouting.com
W: https://www.farnhamscouting.com

Farnham District Scouts Volunteer RYA Safety Boat Course

Volunteers from across Farnham District Scouts performed their RYA Safety Boat Course at Hawley Lake at the weekend, necessitating extensive submergence just to cool down in the blistering 30+ degree heat.

 

The five volunteers, all of whom support the district water activities programme in one form or another, trailed their skills in dinghy capsize recovery, emergency communication, canoe re-floating and Standup Paddleboard recovery amongst others.

 

Congratulations to Tony Marshall, Bill Weller, Chris Hollidge, Colin Bland and county colleague Colin Scarff who are now prepped up to perform senior dinghy instructor and powerboat instructor qualifications.

Thank you to Dominic Getting for organising the water courses.