Lonsdale Explorer Scouts

The latest new outdoor event – to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of Explorer Scouts.

Click here for the form

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 )

For those interested in Paddlesports you may want to take a look at

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

e are running an Ice-skating trip on the 21st March. The price is £15 which includes travel. The form can be found here:

Ice Skating form

and needs returning to David Clingain

ES NEWS JAN 2

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 2012

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

I am delighted to announce that Jonathan Liver, currently Group Scout Leader at 16th Lancaster will take on this role, succeeding Cathie Metcalfe. Under Cathie’s leadership the Young Leaders section has gone from strength to strength with more young leaders completing their training. I am sure you will join me in welcoming Jonathan to the section, and wish him the best of luck as he works with Hannah Detko and Craig Pyne in developing this area of our District.

Very Best Wishes for 2012,

Craig Dewar
District Explorer Scout Commissioner

The Essex International Jamboree is one of the
biggest and best in the UK.
Similar to Red Rose, you will join in with an ac-tion packed programme of adventurous activities,
fun, arts & crafts, games, learning and projects.

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

Congratulations to our Lonsdale Explorer team who came 2nd in this years event!

The applications for Ardennes 2012 are now open, for the multi-activity trip to Belgium during the June half term (normally the May half term but is a bit later this year due to the change in bank holidays).

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