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Deadline for the event is 31st March and is very close. We really do need to know how many people are def. wanting to attend.  We have to let the Vale of Lune know the numbers for catering very soon so I really do need to know ASAP.

For more information please contact Patricia Prichard ( patriciaprichard@hotmail.com )

http://www.paddlesport.westlancashirescouts.org.uk/Wilderness2013/

Ice Skating form

and needs returning to David Clingain

What’s New? Read the latest edition of our newsletter to find out how we plan on celebrating 10 years of Explorer Scouts.

Operation Moonlight is an evasion exercise that takes place in January, somewhere in West Lancashire.  Teams are invited to take part from Scouts, Guides, Explorers, Network & Veterans.

Moonlight 2012 will take place on Saturday 21st January and an application form is available to download.

The deadline for applications is 14th January 2012.

A team will consist of 4 Scouts or Guides with one adult leader or Explorer Scout / Network member.  As a special concession, teams of 4 Scouts or Guides may take part without a Leader at the Group Scout Leader’s discretion.  Larger team sizes are permitted to a maximum of 7.  Smaller teams are not allowed under Scout Association rules.  Explorer Scouts take part in the event in Teams of 4 or more and compete in a totally separate Explorer Scout competition.  Network and Veteran teams are also invited but will not be included in the results.

The four categories of teams are as follows:

• Solo Scouts (a team made up of just scouts without a leader)
• Led Scouts (a team made up of Scouts with one leader)
• Explorer Scouts
• Network & Veteran

Please read the rules carefully for what constitutes each a valid team.

The aim of the exercise is to navigate a course from a secret start location to the finish whilst avoiding catchers, and returning with as many lives as possible intact.  As a rough guide the course will be 9 hours long and approximately 10 miles on a direct route, however most teams usually walk a greater distance to avoid catchers.

Catchers (in catching teams – minimum 1, maximum 4) are also Moonlight Marshall’s and whilst trying to catch as many teams as possible for the catchers prize they are also there to ensure the safety and well being of the teams.  Catchers are not permitted to use bicycle’s and any drivers must be over the age of 21 years. Catchers must register online  by 14 January 2011.  You register by clicking on “catchers” on the tool bar on the left.  Please follow the instructions carefully.  Make sure those who normally catch know about this as we don’t want to turn people away.

There is an Operation Moonlight 2012 Application Form  for you to download, complete and return with payment. Cost will be £6 per team member (same for leader) – you must also include in the total amount £5 deposit per team for the Arm Bands.  A £5 note will be returned at the end of the event when the armbands have been handed in.

Once you have registered and paid, you will be sent further details a week before the event including a meeting point, equipment list and rule book.

For any queries or further information please contact the Moonlight organisers on moonlight@ormskirkscouts.org.uk

Very Best Wishes for 2012,

Craig Dewar
District Explorer Scout Commissioner

The costs is £300 and a non refundable deposit is
required by 21st December 2011Essex Flyer Lonsdale

This is a fantastic trip featuring your selection of three activities from caving, climbing, mountain biking and canoe/kayaking. There is also a few trips whilst out there you can choose from including a trip to Brussels, the European Space centre and a few more.

The trip is best suited to anyone not yet started GCSEs as the trip does run quite close to exam time, but is open anyone who will be 13 1/2 to 18 on the 1st June 2012

To view the flier or read more information click here