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York Minster District looking for a new DC

Can you, or someone you know, help?

We are searching for a new District Commissioner for York Minster District. The third largest District in the Scouting County, in terms of membership, York Minster is a successful and vibrant District, with some 13 Scout Groups and 3 Explorer Scout Units. The District Commissioner is a management role and we need someone who can provide leadership, motivation and guidance to our other adult volunteers. You don’t need any prior experience of Scouting to apply for this role and we welcome applications from people of any age. The role can also be undertaken individually or as a job-share as part of a District Commissioner Team.The District Commissioner Vacancy Pack that you’ll find HERE provides invaluable advice on this rewarding volunteer role. If you wish to apply for the role or nominate someone from within or outside of Scouting then please don’t hesitate to do so on the forms within the vacancy pack. The first round of applications and nominations will be considered after Friday 3 May, so don’t delay. Also, please don’t hesitate to forward this message to anyone outside of Scouting who you think might be interested in this exciting opportunity.

Finally, to learn more about York Minster District, including information about all their Scout Groups, please visit the District website.by clicking HERE

Well...do YOU know of anyone who could fulfil the role?

North Yorkshire's Watson Scout Centre gets a 'Grant'

New play equipment provided by Hambleton Council

With the help of a grant of £4,500 from Hambleton District Council’s ‘Making a Difference Fund’ The Watson Scout Centre in Carlton in Cleveland has used the money to replace a worn out climbing frame and swing with a new state of the art ‘Pod Swing’.

The swing is designed for multiple users and encourages social play and physical activity which is also fun. It is fully inclusive with comfort and security.

Over 1,200 young people use the activity centre each year for a residential experience. It is available to not only Cubs, Scouts, Brownies and Girl Guides, but is also used by local schools, Boys Brigades, Search and Rescue, Walking Groups, and Duke of Edinburgh Groups.

The centre, which is a converted Manor House, is run by our own voluntary Management Committee and provides 36 beds, communal lounge, dining room, kitchen, activity room, play area and a large camping field at the rear. The play area in the field is a very popular facility and the programme reflects this.

One of the 6th Ripon Group Leaders last weekend remarked that the Pod Swing "was a great piece of equipment and enjoyed by all – good for wellbeing as it helped tire the young people out ready for bed".

The 6th Ripon Group are pictured here enjoying the new facility.

We ALL thank the Hambleton Council for their generous Grant