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18th and 19th May 2024 The Barrwood campsite, Stirling

Whether you are a budding or real live Ray Mears or don’t know which end of an axe is which, this training weekend is for you …. and probably the only time you will camp at Barrwood with no young members to look after! 

Module 38 – Skills for Residential Experiences SATURDAY 18th May 

Module 16 - Planning for residential experiences SATURDAY EVENING 

Module 17 – Running Safe Activities SUNDAY 19th May

Module 18 – Practical Skills SUNDAY 19th May

Module 16 will be available on the Saturday evening as a stand-alone session, covering both indoor and outdoor venues.

The weekend will cover both theory and hands-on practical sessions. Topics covered will include:

Fire lighting and cooking on fire

Care of tents

Camping equipment

Catering for a residential experience

Axe and saw skills

Adventurous Activity Permits

Risk assessment and safety on activities and camp

Much, much more ............ To book: https://www.frscouts.org.uk/Links/Event?EventId=21169

Invertrossachs Scout Centre Management requires that you follow the guidance for accessing the site. Over recent weeks there have been occasions when:

1. there has been a disregard of the arrangements for entering and leaving the Estate, with the barrier being left open and unattended, and
2. a number of vehicles have been observed travelling well in excess of the Estate speed limit of 20 m.p.h.

This is causing unnecessary friction between the Estate, local residents and ourselves and if it continues, more extreme action may be required e.g., barring certain vehicles or drivers.

1 - Estate Barrier

• On weekends and public holidays, the Estate Barrier just beyond the lodge is now liable to be locked – this is to prevent indiscriminate access by members of the general public.
• Please ensure that ALL drivers who are likely to be visiting the site are given the combination number for the Estate Barrier padlock in advance.
• The gate must not be left open and unattended.
• A responsible adult is to attend the barrier at your peak arrival time, to identify and assist vehicles associated with your group entering and leaving the Estate. A similar arrangement is required for departure.
• Parents are to be advised of these time slots. Anyone entering or leaving the Estate out with these time slots must ensure that the barrier is closed and padlocked behind them.

2 – Estate Road

This is a private, single-track road and is a very popular walking and cycling route. It is reckless and potentially dangerous to travel at speed along it, so the 20-mph speed limit that is in place makes perfect sense. Please advise drivers to keep to the speed limit.

Your co-operation in implementing the above will be appreciated.

Change of Dates for District Cub Events!

Please note there has been a change to the District Cub events this year.

The District camp at Barrwood in May has been postponed. This is due to a large number of our Leaders across the District being involved in both Scouts and Cubs and being unable to attend both events on the same weekend.

We have also moved the SPLOSH event back a weekend to the 18th and 19th June as the following weekend is the start of the summer holidays and we imagine that some Cubs (and a lot of Leaders!) may be ready for a break by then. 

Please update your diaries!

We are having to cancel this event as the Scout Hall building has just been sold and requires to be vacated next week. Apologies to anyone who was thinking of coming along.

The hall is located on The Loan - when approaching the main crossroads from the east (Blair Drummond), turn left at the telephone box .