cant hit rabbits 123 Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 The title is self explanatory really, just wondering if there are any other Scout leaders knocking about on PW? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huffhuff Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 Me - but you know that already I'm in Hitchin, Hertfordshire. 30 odd boys every Thursday. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclestuffy Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 Yes, I am a scout leader and also a network leader. Just taken over a new unit with sixteen scout and the SPL and 3 Pl's are all girls - who are all very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cant hit rabbits 123 Posted June 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 (edited) I'm the senior young leader for our groups Cub section, of which we have many, but the scouts are down to just 3. Yet only a few years ago we had 30 odd scouts! I'm 'chief quatermaster' (because I'm the only mildly organised one there!) and part of the finance committe, because our group has no money Edited June 6, 2011 by cant hit rabbits 123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatcatsplat Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 Ran a cub pack in Poplar for about 15 years - Gave it all up with work and family commitments 10 years ago and miss it all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southeastpete Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 I help out at the cub group near faversham, my girlfriend helps the beavers. Used to be one myself and it'll be good to pass it all on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taggy Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 no longer in uniform, but used to be a venture scout leader. now am a fellowship, sorry s.a.s member. still help out at our local group meetings, cubs mainly. i loved my time while i went through guides and ventures, my daughter was a beaver, now a cub, she`s looking forward to going up to scouts, i hope she stays as enthusiastic about network keep up the good work everyone taggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver pigeon 3 Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 I am a cub leader, it's brilliant to be able to let the kid's do stuff they don't or are not allowed to do , tonight is outdoor cooking so must remember to pack the fire extinguisher :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gyp Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 My lad has just started Beavers and he loves it. I was in cubs & scouts when i was a kid and had a great time. It's a briliant organisation for kids especially in this day and age..keep it going. Well done everyone, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 Me - but you know that already I'm in Hitchin, Hertfordshire. 30 odd boys every Thursday. Ben did you go camping in Lilley a couple of months ago? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huffhuff Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 did you go camping in Lilley a couple of months ago? Nope, not us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnome of the Woods Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 My eldest girl is a cub, absolutely loves it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadgel Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 I'm a scout leader in Cheshire. Our group has two troops meeting on two different nights, about 40 kids in total. Cubs and beaver sections are full too. I think we're the largest group in the district now - just goes to show that contrary to popular belief, if you put on a relevant and packed programme, the young'uns are well up for it. Although I'd like to think it's the attitude and outlook of the leaders that makes us popular too. If you've been around the scouting community then you'll know what I mean - a good deal of leaders do a great job, but they're not really the kind of individuals that the scouts aspire to be. This time last year I was the governor of a couple of schools, a county councillor and a scout leader. Due to time constraints and a baby on the way, I decided I needed to cull some of these. Scouts is the one I stuck with, because it give me the most reward. I'm just back from a week away with them in the Lakes. We let them shoot, use knives, belay each other whilst climbing, light fires, shout a lot, etc, etc. They loved it. I'm still recovering... And oddly, with all that on offer one of the most popular activities was "site service" where they spent an hour pulling roots out of the ground as favour/thanks for the campsite warden. Who says the youth of today are all bad? Now...as I've only just got my hands on my SGC, if anyone feels they want to show me the ropes as thanks for what I've done for the community, then I'd be hard pushed to refuse such an offer... ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cant hit rabbits 123 Posted June 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 It does indeed take a few days to recover from a camp of any length. Last time I went up to the Lakes with the Scouts (not cubs) we were hiking so they were mostly too tired for shouting. Still, they all love fire! So I'm guessing alot of people in this thread are SGC/FAC holders? How many of you would take your Scouts clay or rifle shooting if you could? With the the exemption of the Bisley events, I don't think we as leaders can actually invole the scouts in live round shooting. Infact, I was told airguns of anything other than in the .177 springer catagory was banned from a Scout range? Any idea why the Assosiation is so heavily restriced in regards to shooting sports? I expect its something to do with health and safety and paperwork (Oh, the joys :blink: ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver pigeon 3 Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 if you put on a relevant and packed programme, the young'uns are well up for it. Although I'd like to think it's the attitude and outlook of the leaders that makes us popular too. If you've been around the scouting community then you'll know what I mean - a good deal of leaders do a great job, but they're not really the kind of individuals that the scouts aspire to be. very true mate, and as you said a lot of the leaders are not people that the kids can easily relate to, we are very lucky to be in a pack with 2 young(ish) male leaders that try to inspire the kids and sometimes push the boundaries a bit, as a result we have a very full pack and have to run a waiting list for people wanting to join Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadgel Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 From POR: k. Members may practise target shooting with firearms, whether requiring a Firearms Certificate or not, under any of the following circumstances: as a member or guest of a club approved for this purpose by the Secretary of State for the relevant Government Department; on Service premises under the supervision of an authorised member of the armed forces; if the firearms are shotguns, clay pigeon shooting under the standards and controls of the Clay Pigeon Shooting Association; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huffhuff Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/library/hqdocs/facts/pdfs/fs120004.pdf They can shoot. I think the general rule - is not at each other or at humanoid/quarry looking targets. Clay pigeon shooting is acceptable. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cant hit rabbits 123 Posted June 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 Both my GSL and the district commisioner told me under no circumstances were the scouts allowed to undertake live round shooting with the exemption of Bisley! Hmmmm, maybe they just dont want them involved in shooting. So would being a member of the allow me to run a Scouting clay blast? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huffhuff Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 (edited) Clay Pigeon Shooting is target shooting with shotguns at moving targets. It is an outdoor activity. The target is a ―clay‖ – a disc projected into the air or along the ground from a ―trap‖ and which breaks when hit. The national governing body is the Clay Pigeon Shooting Association (CPSA), Edmonton House, Bisley Camp, Brookwood, Woking, Surrey, GU24 0NP Tel: 01483 485400. Scouts may participate in clay pigeon shooting under the standards and controls of the CPSA. Assurance that these standards are being applied is most readily achieved by participation in the activity as a member or guest of an affiliated club. The way I read that, is you can take them to a CPSA approved clay shooting ground. Not just under your 'care' (even though a CPSA member) whilst as a non-approved clay ground. These CPSA registered shoots are in your area (assuming my detective work is correct and you are in/around Loughborough): Grange Farm Sporting Clays Hoton Clay Club Huncote Sports and Social Gun Club Kegworth Shooting Ground Kibworth Shooting Ground Normanton Shooting Ground Quorn Gun Club Spa Vale SHooting Ground Edited June 6, 2011 by huffhuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cant hit rabbits 123 Posted June 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 Ah ha! I also happen to be a member at Hoton clay club! This is excellent! Many, many thanks! I think I shall now return, armed this time with some good information, to my GSL and try to persuade him, as most of the scouts and recently departed scouts were all very enthusiastic about a clay shoot when I initially thought of it. On this rather up beat note, does anyone fancy having a Scout leaders shoot somewhere at some point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadgel Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 Remember that the DC is a volunteer just like you and I - there's no reason he/she will be bang up to date on every rule and regulation. So it's more likely that they're not sure than they're being deliberately obstructive. So I'd approach along the lines of "Did you know it's possible if...." Also, I would recommend giving the info centre a call: 0845 300 1818. Explain the situation and they'll give you the full low down. This is exactly the kind of thing they're there for and I've found they bend over backwards to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cant hit rabbits 123 Posted June 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 I always use the softer approach, rather than the frontal assualt I will defiately speak to him about it again and give the info centre a call about it. Thanks for the innformation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadgel Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 And finally....let us know how you get on - I might try it with some of our lads if it goes down well for you. Someone mentioned a Scout meet up. I'd be up for that - but as I'm based in Cheshire and the majority of other posters on this thread seem to be further south, the logistics may not work out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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