WYSMAIL May 25

WEST YORKSHIRE SCOUTS MAILING AND INFORMATION LIST

We have a new County Lead volunteer from 1^st May – Toby Hammond has taken over from Ian Womersley.

__________________________

It has been an absolute pleasure working with you all these last 5 years we’ve been through so much together and you’ve all been truly amazing.

Thank you for all your support and thank you for the fantastic assortment of gifts – best leaving present ever!

Ian Womersley County Lead Volunteer 2020 – 1st May 2025

New Membership System

If you haven’t already done so please can you log into the new membership system and complete the declarations.

As a reminder there are a number of upcoming deadlines for everyone to update / undertake tasks on the system:

· Log in and complete your declarations

· Check that all your roles are correct

· Complete the new Safety training before 14^th July

If you have any questions please contact your District Volunteer Development Lead

• 11th May – First Aid Course
• 6th – 8th Jun – Nights Away
• 12th – 14th Sep – Nights Away
• 20th Sep – Multi Module
• 11th Oct – Multi Module

To book visit https://bookwhen.com/scouttraining

Pedal Car Racing is returning on Saturday May 17th 2025 at The John Smith Stadium car park in Huddersfield.
Cost is £3 per person. Participants are asked to bring a cycle helmet.

To book visit: https://bookwhen.com/countyevents/e/ev-sdzy-20250517100000

BTEC / ILM/ City and Guilds (2/6, 8/7) – Find out more..

-We offer a range of fantastic BTEC qualifications to suit all ages and abilities.
Learners can enrol with us as early as 13 on a BTEC Level 1, progressing to a BTEC Level 2 in Teamwork and Personal Development in the Community.

To book visit https://bookwhen.com/countyevents/e/ev-sn4z-20250602180000

Beaver Challenge Day 7^th June – Bradley Wood

Beavers will take part in a full day of activities around Bradley Wood which include activities such as crate stacking, pioneering, fire lighting, cooking on a fire plus lots more.  Activities will start at 9:30am and finish at 4:30pm with a lunch break in between.

To book visit: https://bookwhen.com/countyevents/e/ev-sy0d-20250607093000

Dawn ‘till Dusk Scout Camp 20^th June

Cost for the weekend is £55 per Scout and £20 per Leader / Young Leader, which covers camp fees, activities and catering from Friday supper to Sunday lunch. £100 deposit required to secure booking. Details of how to pay deposit will be sent following booking.

To book visit: https://bookwhen.com/countyevents/e/ev-sw7n-20250620000000

Explorer Yorkshire 3 Peaks

West Yorkshire Scouts is challenging teams of Explorers to take on the Yorkshire 3 Peaks. Teams of 4-7 will attempt to complete the challenge in under 12 hours.

To book visit: https://bookwhen.com/countyevents/e/ev-sayq-20250628080000

World Scout Jamboree Leader Applications

Applications are now open for leaders who want to be part of our County Jamboree unit.  There are four places available. Applicants will be required to attend a selection day on 6^th July

To apply click here :

 https://wyscouts.online/world-scout-jamb…der-applications/

All our events and County Diary can be found here. : https://wyscouts.online/home/calendar/

To book our equipment visit our stores : County Stores

if you’re planning recruitment our growth team have gala tents and growth materials for you to borrow – Contact growth@wyscouts.org.uk to enquire!

This email has been sent using the scout membership system and you are receiving it to support you in your scouting role. If you want to make changes to your membership record please signon and do that through my members at scouts.org