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Updated last: March 2010 FB

All expeditions come with an element of risk, please ask to see the risk assessment before allowing your Scout to attend.

We also have a FACEBOOK account thanks to the Explorer Unit & Master Edmonds, well worth joining for more info or to keep in touch with each other!

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Event: Training Hike & Picnic
Date: Saturday 27/2/10
Cost: Free

Sections: SCOUTS, CUBS & Explorers

Expedition Leader: Skip (Wednesday Scouts)

(Well done to those who attended, we completed 10 Miles. A hiking weekend camp is planned for later in the year. Those who've attended these training hikes will get priority for hte mini bus seats)

Details:
This event is open to all Scouts & Explorers and will run regular throughout the year. This first meeting we meet in the car park for 10:30, do not enter the building because there's a training session underway for Young Leaders. You will need sturdy footwear, warm clothing, waterproofs, hat and gloves. I.e. dress for the weather. We hope to cover anything between 5 to 10 miles depending on the groups fitness levels.

Map reading skills will be taught using an OS Explorer Map 289 only to those who would like to have ago themselves. It's up to you whether you buy a map or not. The hike is designed to help train those who intend joining us for the Yorkshire Three Peaks or any Scouts who fancies a day out with their Scoot mates. You will need a small Backpack to carry your lunch and a drink plus surplus clothing.

This will be the first of many Saturday hikes from the centre CRB cleared parents are welcome to join us. Mobile phones are allowed as we hope to return to the centre at the latest 16:00 depending on weather conditions plus Scouts fitness. Each Scout must have a contact number to call in case we come back early so they can be picked up. Those hiking down to the centre to start off please allow extra time to get there.

Max Pocket money: £3 just in case

This event was only decided on 24/2/10 so many will not know about the hike.

Can all Scouts fill in a booking form for permission to attend. Let leader know of any medical conditions & Medication.

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Event: Ready Steady Cook
Date: 21st April 2010
Cost: FREE (ish)
Venue: 1PSC
Scout Section: Scouts & Explorers

It's time for this year's competition, like last year the event will be on a live webcam transmitting around the world for all to see.
It's a team event with a maximum of three Scouts/Explorers per team or minimum of two. The week before Skip will hand out your key ingredient that must be included in the dish. The meal must be nutritious, edible for the team to eat after judging with and enough to feed the team after judging has taken place.

Points for

Teamwork before and during the competition
Hygiene before and during the cooking
Meal
Nutrition Value
Presentation of meal
Cleanliness of cook area during preparation and when finished
Condition of trangia's after cleaning

Rules:

You can only cook on the Trangia's provided by 1PSC, no pre cooked meals allowed.
You must provide all cooking utensils such as spatulas etc
Provide all the ingredients to make your meal. Split the cost equally between each team member
You must cook using the Trangia pans provided but can bring your own to use on Trangia's if you wish
One hour to prepare and cook meal ready for judging
Fifteen minutes to clean your cooking area and Trangias ready for final points to awarded
Provide equipment needed for presentation, ie candles, table cloths napkins etc.
Provide all the cleaning equipment such as cloths, anti-bacterial wipes, washing up liquid and scourers
Your full team must take part

Arrive for 19:30 for safety chat, start cooking at 19:45, meal complete ready for judging 20:45 cleaned up for final points to be awarded for 21:00 Night finishes at 21:30

Letters have been given out, please speak to your Scout leader for a booking form.

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Event: Cycling Weekend (FULL)
Date: 16-18th April 2010
Cost: £47
Venue: Scarborough Ravenscar Whitby
Scout Section: Tuesday & Wednesday Scouts
Expedition leader: Skip & Bryan
Deposit: £10 now due, Full Payment by: 31 March 2010

As requested after last years overbooked cycling weekend we are pleased to repeat the cycling weekend and are allowing one parent per Scout to attend too subject to availability on mini bus. Parents will be expected to share with other adults in the tents and must adhere to rules and safety. No Scout and adult allowed is same tent sorry, adults to share.

Tent accommodation at Ravenscar
Transportation to and from venue
Cycle transport arranged
Action packed cycling program
A CRB cleared parent subject to availability can attend

Your Scout will need: A road worthy bike, a 1PSC Cycle MOT sheet will be given out to you upon securing a place and cycles will be checked 1 week prior to departure to ensure legal compliance. Your Scout must wear their own cycle helmet when cycling. Lights for bike needed

Itinerary:
Friday: depart 1PSC: 17:30ish
Arrive at Scarborough to cycle on the cycle path to our campsite at Ravenscar for a meal in the village Hall wide games outside.
Saturday: 08:30 cycle to Whitby for 11:00 and picnic on the beach a few games and free time in Whitby before cycling back for a relaxing evening at Ravenscar.
Sunday: A short day cycling and picnic, mid afternoon cycling back to break camp and return home for late afternoon

(Program subject to change defendant on weather conditions etc)
95% of the cycling will be cycle tracks not roads, each scout and adult must have a small ruck sac to carry their lunch, a drink, water proofs. They will need a sleeping mat and sleeping bag for camping.

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BIG EVENT

Event: Yorkshire Three Peaks (Sponsored Hike)
Date: June 2010
Cost: (TBC)
Sections: Scouts, Explorer Scouts

As many of you know I run the Family Hiking Group (FHG), each year I try to have a big hike something to train for. In 2010 that challenge is to be the Yorkshire Three Peaks. The hike will be open to Scouts too however I need to know you've prepared for such a challenge and completed several hikes before then from 8 to 25 miles. Your training can be done with family, friends or better still the FHG as all the hikes in 2010 are aimed to build you up for the challenge. You will need the right equipment such as hiking boots and a full set of waterproofs. See the kit list on the FHG, I'll also need a full back up team and hill walkers who can hike one or two of the hills. So please get in touch. As yet I'm unsure how much it will cost because I might have to hire a mini bus or if parents can take the Scouts to the start of the hike for a 06:30 start then great. I can not accept responsibility to parents who take wish to take part in the event with their Scout.

I'm running lot of FREE hikes from 1PSC for Scouts hoping to go but can't make the training hikes with the FHG. Please keep an eye on the webpage for these hikes as they are all part of you training.

About the Hike

It's a 25-27 mile circular challenge hike, the Three Peaks of Yorkshire normally starts and finishes at Horton-in-Ribblesdale, visiting the three highest peaks in Yorkshire - Pen-y-ghent (691m), Whernside (728m), and Ingleborough (723m) - in that order. The total distance may vary slightly, as there are a few minor route options, but for most the walk will be just under 25 miles, visiting Ribblehead and Chapel-Le-Dale.

Although hikers will often not be too far from civilization, this long hike is still demanding, and is not a way marked route. Map and compass skills will be required by the leaders, especially when navigating over the Moss, and on the summits if visibility is poor. The total climb is some 5,200 feet, and the footpaths can be very wet and boggy in some places, rugged and rocky in others. Some sections are on fast country roads so there is an element of risk.

At this stage please get in touch to discuss and confirm you'd like to give it a go. More details will soon be added to this page as I finalize the arrangements.

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Event: Hiking Camp
Date: 9-11 July 2010
Cost: £47
Venue: North Yorkshire Moors
Scout Section: Wednesday Scouts
Expedition leader: Skip
Deposit: £10 Full payment by end May

This camp is for Wednesday Scouts only, all are in tents and will have to cook their own meals on the Trangias. We arrive Friday evening by mini bus and set up camp. Saturday after breakfast we head out for hike to return to camp for dinner and free time. Sunday we break camp and head off to a local swimming pool for a quick dip before heading home.

Your Scout will need sturdy footware, a full set of waterproofs for an English summer! Sleeping bag and Mat. A full kit list will be provided nearer the time. Those who've been out hiking with Skip will get priority. Because we intend to hire a mini bus places are limited so early booking is essential.

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Expedition: Offshore Sailing to HOLLAND
Dates: 22nd to 31st August 2010
Cost: £465
Sections: Scouts, Explorers & CRB cleared adults
Event Organiser: John Fisher ADC Activities & DESC

LAST FEW PLACES

After the huge success of the 2009 Offshore Sailing experience, I've decided to go bigger and better and run a 9 night sailing experience. This expedition is also open to one CRB cleared parent per Scout although that is optional, Scouts can attend without a parent. Those parents wishing to go but haven't had a Scout CRB clearance you have time to get one done if you hurray so please don't delay.

We set sail out of Whitby Harbour to sail down the east coast of Britain to about Harwich when we make the two day sailing across the North Sea to Holland. We will have some shore time to enjoy the area and hopefully hire bikes for a couple of days cycling sightseeing.

On board you will be part of the crew and must help sail the boat from steering and navigation to setting the sails. The night crossing will mean round the clock sailing so night shifts for all will be needed. Cooking is also compulsory for all but don't panic you will not be expected to make any fancy meals. After a days sailing most will eat anything put in front of us!

Though I'm unsure how many this expedition will attract I do hope to charter two yachts like the one in the picture so we can hold daily races to add to the fun of crossing the North Sea. If you know you intend to go please e-mail the centre during the holidays on onepsc@live.co.uk asap

It's an amazing opportunity for all our Scouts and adults alike. The last weekend offshore sailing we did was an amazing experience that I can safely say no one will ever forget.

Not included in the price is transport to Whitby, Scouts that have difficulty getting to Whitby but want to go please speak to your Scout Leader. All accommodation is in mixed bunked rooms. All sailing safety equipment is included. You must be able to pack light as there's no wardrobes for clothing. It all goes on your bunk bed!

Limited places, further details will be handed out once you've secured your booking.

£50 non returnable deposit secures an Explorer & Scout place. Adult deposits are non- returnable only after the names have been drawn from a hat. Full final payment by the end of June please, can you all keep to the payment dates as detailed in the following confirmation letter.

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Event: Group Camp
Date: 16-18 September 2010
Cost: (£47ish)TBC
Venue: TBC
Scout Section: All
Expedition leader: Skip (John)
Deposit: £10, Full Payment by: 23 July 2010

The date is set the final destination hasn't been decided therefore the cost is yet to be set. We've decided to try elsewhere for a change.

This is our main camp of the year and is open to all sections. Beaver Scouts will come along for hte day. Scouts camping will need a sleeping bag and sleeping mat. Though it's all in the process of getting sorted we are now taking deposits and names

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PERMISSION TO CAMP FORM

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Last updated: March 2010

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	Updated last: March 2010 FB All expeditions come with an element of risk, please ask to see the risk assessment before allowing your Scout to attend. *We also have a FACEBOOK account thanks to the Explorer Unit & Master Edmonds, well worth joining for more info or to keep in touch with each other!* ..................................................................................... Event: Training Hike & Picnic Date: Saturday 27/2/10 Cost: Free Sections: SCOUTS, CUBS & Explorers Expedition Leader: Skip (Wednesday Scouts) (Well done to those who attended, we completed 10 Miles. A hiking weekend camp is planned for later in the year. Those who've attended these training hikes will get priority for hte mini bus seats) Details: This event is open to all Scouts & Explorers and will run regular throughout the year. This first meeting we meet in the car park for 10:30, do not enter the building because there's a training session underway for Young Leaders. You will need sturdy footwear, warm clothing, waterproofs, hat and gloves. I.e. dress for the weather. We hope to cover anything between 5 to 10 miles depending on the groups fitness levels. Map reading skills will be taught using an OS Explorer Map 289 only to those who would like to have ago themselves. It's up to you whether you buy a map or not. The hike is designed to help train those who intend joining us for the Yorkshire Three Peaks or any Scouts who fancies a day out with their Scoot mates. You will need a small Backpack to carry your lunch and a drink plus surplus clothing. This will be the first of many Saturday hikes from the centre CRB cleared parents are welcome to join us. Mobile phones are allowed as we hope to return to the centre at the latest 16:00 depending on weather conditions plus Scouts fitness. Each Scout must have a contact number to call in case we come back early so they can be picked up. Those hiking down to the centre to start off please allow extra time to get there. Max Pocket money: £3 just in case This event was only decided on 24/2/10 so many will not know about the hike. Can all Scouts fill in a booking form for permission to attend. Let leader know of any medical conditions & Medication. *Blank BOOKING FORM* ..................................................................................... Event: Ready Steady Cook Date: 21st April 2010 Cost: FREE (ish) Venue: 1PSC Scout Section: Scouts & Explorers It's time for this year's competition, like last year the event will be on a live webcam transmitting around the world for all to see. It's a team event with a maximum of three Scouts/Explorers per team or minimum of two. The week before Skip will hand out your key ingredient that must be included in the dish. The meal must be nutritious, edible for the team to eat after judging with and enough to feed the team after judging has taken place. Points for Teamwork before and during the competition Hygiene before and during the cooking Meal Nutrition Value Presentation of meal Cleanliness of cook area during preparation and when finished Condition of trangia's after cleaning Rules: You can only cook on the Trangia's provided by 1PSC, no pre cooked meals allowed. You must provide all cooking utensils such as spatulas etc Provide all the ingredients to make your meal. Split the cost equally between each team member You must cook using the Trangia pans provided but can bring your own to use on Trangia's if you wish One hour to prepare and cook meal ready for judging Fifteen minutes to clean your cooking area and Trangias ready for final points to awarded Provide equipment needed for presentation, ie candles, table cloths napkins etc. Provide all the cleaning equipment such as cloths, anti-bacterial wipes, washing up liquid and scourers Your full team must take part Arrive for 19:30 for safety chat, start cooking at 19:45, meal complete ready for judging 20:45 cleaned up for final points to be awarded for 21:00 Night finishes at 21:30 Letters have been given out, please speak to your Scout leader for a booking form. ..................................................................................... Event: Cycling Weekend (FULL) Date: 16-18th April 2010 Cost: £47 Venue: Scarborough Ravenscar Whitby Scout Section: Tuesday & Wednesday Scouts Expedition leader: Skip & Bryan Deposit: £10 now due, Full Payment by: 31 March 2010 As requested after last years overbooked cycling weekend we are pleased to repeat the cycling weekend and are allowing one parent per Scout to attend too subject to availability on mini bus. Parents will be expected to share with other adults in the tents and must adhere to rules and safety. No Scout and adult allowed is same tent sorry, adults to share. Tent accommodation at Ravenscar Transportation to and from venue Cycle transport arranged Action packed cycling program A CRB cleared parent subject to availability can attend Your Scout will need: A road worthy bike, a 1PSC Cycle MOT sheet will be given out to you upon securing a place and cycles will be checked 1 week prior to departure to ensure legal compliance. Your Scout must wear their own cycle helmet when cycling. Lights for bike needed Itinerary: Friday: depart 1PSC: 17:30ish Arrive at Scarborough to cycle on the cycle path to our campsite at Ravenscar for a meal in the village Hall wide games outside. Saturday: 08:30 cycle to Whitby for 11:00 and picnic on the beach a few games and free time in Whitby before cycling back for a relaxing evening at Ravenscar. Sunday: A short day cycling and picnic, mid afternoon cycling back to break camp and return home for late afternoon (Program subject to change defendant on weather conditions etc) 95% of the cycling will be cycle tracks not roads, each scout and adult must have a small ruck sac to carry their lunch, a drink, water proofs. They will need a sleeping mat and sleeping bag for camping. ..................................................................................... BIG EVENT Event: Yorkshire Three Peaks (Sponsored Hike) Date: June 2010 Cost: (TBC) Sections: Scouts, Explorer Scouts As many of you know I run the Family Hiking Group (FHG), each year I try to have a big hike something to train for. In 2010 that challenge is to be the Yorkshire Three Peaks. The hike will be open to Scouts too however I need to know you've prepared for such a challenge and completed several hikes before then from 8 to 25 miles. Your training can be done with family, friends or better still the FHG as all the hikes in 2010 are aimed to build you up for the challenge. You will need the right equipment such as hiking boots and a full set of waterproofs. See the kit list on the FHG, I'll also need a full back up team and hill walkers who can hike one or two of the hills. So please get in touch. As yet I'm unsure how much it will cost because I might have to hire a mini bus or if parents can take the Scouts to the start of the hike for a 06:30 start then great. I can not accept responsibility to parents who take wish to take part in the event with their Scout. I'm running lot of FREE hikes from 1PSC for Scouts hoping to go but can't make the training hikes with the FHG. Please keep an eye on the webpage for these hikes as they are all part of you training. *About the Hike* It's a 25-27 mile circular challenge hike, the Three Peaks of Yorkshire normally starts and finishes at Horton-in-Ribblesdale, visiting the three highest peaks in Yorkshire - Pen-y-ghent (691m), Whernside (728m), and Ingleborough (723m) - in that order. The total distance may vary slightly, as there are a few minor route options, but for most the walk will be just under 25 miles, visiting Ribblehead and Chapel-Le-Dale. Although hikers will often not be too far from civilization, this long hike is still demanding, and is not a way marked route. Map and compass skills will be required by the leaders, especially when navigating over the Moss, and on the summits if visibility is poor. The total climb is some 5,200 feet, and the footpaths can be very wet and boggy in some places, rugged and rocky in others. Some sections are on fast country roads so there is an element of risk. At this stage please get in touch to discuss and confirm you'd like to give it a go. More details will soon be added to this page as I finalize the arrangements. ..................................................................................... Event: Hiking Camp Date: 9-11 July 2010 Cost: £47 Venue: North Yorkshire Moors Scout Section: Wednesday Scouts Expedition leader: Skip Deposit: £10 Full payment by end May This camp is for Wednesday Scouts only, all are in tents and will have to cook their own meals on the Trangias. We arrive Friday evening by mini bus and set up camp. Saturday after breakfast we head out for hike to return to camp for dinner and free time. Sunday we break camp and head off to a local swimming pool for a quick dip before heading home. Your Scout will need sturdy footware, a full set of waterproofs for an English summer! Sleeping bag and Mat. A full kit list will be provided nearer the time. Those who've been out hiking with Skip will get priority. Because we intend to hire a mini bus places are limited so early booking is essential. ..................................................................................... Expedition: Offshore Sailing to HOLLAND Dates: 22nd to 31st August 2010 Cost: £465 Sections: Scouts, Explorers & CRB cleared adults Event Organiser: John Fisher ADC Activities & DESC LAST FEW PLACES After the huge success of the 2009 Offshore Sailing experience, I've decided to go bigger and better and run a 9 night sailing experience. This expedition is also open to one CRB cleared parent per Scout although that is optional, Scouts can attend without a parent. Those parents wishing to go but haven't had a Scout CRB clearance you have time to get one done if you hurray so please don't delay. We set sail out of Whitby Harbour to sail down the east coast of Britain to about Harwich when we make the two day sailing across the North Sea to Holland. We will have some shore time to enjoy the area and hopefully hire bikes for a couple of days cycling sightseeing. On board you will be part of the crew and must help sail the boat from steering and navigation to setting the sails. The night crossing will mean round the clock sailing so night shifts for all will be needed. Cooking is also compulsory for all but don't panic you will not be expected to make any fancy meals. After a days sailing most will eat anything put in front of us! Though I'm unsure how many this expedition will attract I do hope to charter two yachts like the one in the picture so we can hold daily races to add to the fun of crossing the North Sea. If you know you intend to go please e-mail the centre during the holidays on onepsc@live.co.uk asap It's an amazing opportunity for all our Scouts and adults alike. The last weekend offshore sailing we did was an amazing experience that I can safely say no one will ever forget. Not included in the price is transport to Whitby, Scouts that have difficulty getting to Whitby but want to go please speak to your Scout Leader. All accommodation is in mixed bunked rooms. All sailing safety equipment is included. You must be able to pack light as there's no wardrobes for clothing. It all goes on your bunk bed! Limited places, further details will be handed out once you've secured your booking. £50 non returnable deposit secures an Explorer & Scout place. Adult deposits are non- returnable only after the names have been drawn from a hat. Full final payment by the end of June please, can you all keep to the payment dates as detailed in the following confirmation letter. ..................................................................................... Event: Group Camp Date: 16-18 September 2010 Cost: (£47ish)TBC Venue: TBC Scout Section: All Expedition leader: Skip (John) Deposit: £10, Full Payment by: 23 July 2010 The date is set the final destination hasn't been decided therefore the cost is yet to be set. We've decided to try elsewhere for a change. This is our main camp of the year and is open to all sections. Beaver Scouts will come along for hte day. Scouts camping will need a sleeping bag and sleeping mat. Though it's all in the process of getting sorted we are now taking deposits and names ..................................................................................... *Blank BOOKING FORM* *PERMISSION TO CAMP FORM* ..................................................................................... *BOOKING FORM*
Last updated: March 2010