1. St Georges Day & Jambo selection

    April 28, 2010 by Ash Green

    It was great to see so many Explorers and leaders on the St Georges day parade last weekend in Ormskirk.  The rain just held off, and we marched to the two bands through the town & had an excellent service on Coronation Park.  It’s always good to get a turnout on such things, as not only do we get to catch up with each other, but the rest  of the District get to see US in force!  Cheers everyone for that.

    On the Saturday before the Parade, it was the selection day for Ormskirk’s Jamboree contingent.  Competition was fierce, and with 26 people after 4 places, it was a very, very hard choice for the team selecting the young people – it took several hours after the young people had gone home to reach a decision!  The standard was very impressive, we only wish that we had more spaces to send people on.  The main page of the District Website will be updated soon with the details of those selected.

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  2. Crown green bowling

    April 26, 2010 by Les

    Tonight I have been been to Equinox to see them crown green bowling at Richmond Park in Burscough.  All of the explorers had a great time trying a sport that was new to them all.  This was organised by Chris H, who is a keen bowler, and a friend of his.  Chris is happy to organise evenings for other units, so get in touch with Chris and give it a go.

    Les

    PS  I found that I am unlikely to be in the next Olympic bowling team.

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  3. Welsh Meet – a climbing and walking trip

    April 15, 2010 by Ash Green

    Coming up in the next month is a trip down to North Wales from our Mountaineering Group, offered to Explorer Scouts and older people across the county to get out into the hills!  You can do :

    • Climbing
    • Walking
    • Mountain biking
    • Enjoying yourself!

    For more information, please go to the County Mountaineering Group website.

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  4. DofE Record Pack

    March 16, 2010 by Les

    A form to apply for DofE record packs has now been placed under the Awards page

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  5. Red Rose 2010

    February 27, 2010 by Ash Green

    A very last minute reminder that it’s your final chance to apply for Red Rose.  So far we have 6 members from Ormskirk who will be forming a District Explorer Unit to go on this awesome event this summer.  You have til midnight Monday to apply through Ash – get in touch asap via your Leader if you want to go!

    www.redrose.org.uk

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  6. DESC VIII – Ormskirks Explorer Camp!

    February 20, 2010 by Ash Green

    It’s the 8th time around now for the District Explorer Scout Camp (DESC).  We’re back off to GT, with stacks of activities to do on the Saturday, some good ol’ socialising to be done on the Friday and Sunday, and a suprise full of wierdness on the Sunday.  These camps are normally the first time after the winter to get back under canvas, and they’re great for meeting other people both in your Unit and across the District.  We’re lining up some ace activities for you, so bob over to the downloads page on the website, and get your form in!

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  7. Snow and Ice approaches

    February 9, 2010 by Ash Green

    Over 15 of Ormskirks Explorers and Scout Network are preparing to feel the cold up in the superb mountaineering region of Aviemore, hidden in the Cairngorm Mountains. Keep an eye out for news of their acheivements!

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  8. Explorer Climbing Badge course

    February 5, 2010 by Ash Green

    Ash & the District climbing team are putting on a climbing course for Explorers.  The aim is to get the Climbing activity badge, but also you can use this for your D of E or Scout Platinum award as the physical section.

    This course is being run for everyone, no matter what level of experience you are.  Climbing is a great activity which is non-competitive (you only compete against yourself!), and can take you to some stunning places.

    Check the downloads section for details.

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  9. Calling all Young Leaders!

    by Ash Green

    Our County Scout section are running an International trip later this year, and they’re looking for some willing Young Leaders to help run the trip.

    The trip will cost up to £500, but less if possible, and we can help you out with fundraising.  Check out the details  on the link Young Leaders Go Danish formApplication form.

    Contact is Dave Marsh at County – or ask the Young Leaders Unit Leaders, or the district team.

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  10. District Explorer Programme 2010

    January 3, 2010 by Les

    The District Explorer Programme 2010 can now be found in the downloads section of the site, or by clicking on the following link

    http://ormskirkscouts.org.uk/explorers/files/2010/01/Ormskirk-Explorer-Calendar-of-Events-Jan-10.pdf

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