Welcome to Ripon and District Scouts

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Open now to all Scout and Guide sections across North Yorkshire, as well as leaders. 

Deadline for entries is 30th September and full details available HERE on the Creative Events & Activities page of the Scout County Website.

Seven currently available

There are 7 online adult training sessions currently available via the North Yorkshire Scouts Eventbrite page.

It includes: "First Response" (Module 10A), "Preparation for Nights Assessment Training" and "Advising on Adult Appointments" (Module) 37. 

Why not take a look HERE or visit the County Calendar for full details and how to register.

Have a look NOW!!

THE COUNTY TRAINING TEAM NOW DELIVER MODULE TRAINING ON-LINE VIA ZOOM

Online training currently available, and how to register, is shown on the North Yorkshire Scouts Eventbrite page. Click HERE

On the Eventbrite page, current courses are noted as Live Events.

The annual general meeting for the District was held for the second year running by ZOOM during the current Pandemic.

24 people attended (virtually) including the County Commissioner for North Yorkshire, Mark Edwards.

Jon Goom was nominated as District Chairman for the Year by the District Commissioner John Lockwood.

Sarah Slade was nominated as District Treasurer whilst the post of District Secretary remains vacant.

Cath McMorland was nominated as District Badge Secretary and Clare Mercer as District Independent Examiner.

Elected members of the District Executive were: Dave Baker, Ian Bardon, Trish Beadle, Mike Collins, Anne Collins and Dawn Drummond.

Nominated members (nominated by the DC in consultation with the District Chair) were: Roz Bardon, Tessa Danby, David Day and Adam Dickson.

Jon Goom was also elected as the District's representative to the North Yorkshire County Scout Council for the year 2021-22.

The AGM closed with remarks from the District Chairman, the District Commissioner, and the County Commissioner who told us that Scouting in general in the County was starting to 'bounce back' after a very difficult time and that Ripon and District was a "Leading Light" in the County in this process.

The next AGM was set for May 11th 2022.

2021 ADULT LEADER TRAINING IN RIPON & DISTRICT - 

All sessions done by ZOOM and start at 1900 hours

April 12 - Mod 7: Scouting for All

April 26 - Mod 8: Leadership Skills

May 10 - Mod 9: Working with Adults

May 25 - Mod 11: Administration

June 14 - Mod 12B: Programme Planning

(NB - 12A is available by e-learning)

June 28 - Mod 13: Growing the Section

July 15 - Mod 14: Young People Today

July 26 - Mod 15: Challenging Behaviour

Sept 6 - Mod 16: Intro to Residentials

Sept 20 - Mod 17: Running Safe Activities

Oct 4 - Mod 18: Practical Skills

Oct 18 - Mod 19: International

If you would like to register for any of the courses, email JOHN HELLIWELL, Ripon & District Training Manager on;

johnhelliwell604@gmail.com

Those of you with "Eagle Eyes" will have noticed TWO changes in this year's District Calendar!

The District Scout Hike (organised by 6th Ripon) was to have been on Saturday 6th February but has now been changed to Saturday 25th September

The District Indoor Scout Challenge (organised by 1st Boroughbridge) was to have been on Friday 8th October but has now been changed to Friday 19th November

There MAY be other changes due to the current Pandemic so keep your eyes on this website!!