Cub & Scout Badge Courses
Serving the Scout Districts of Barking & Dagenham, Brentwood, Hornchurch and Squirrels Heath plus supporting other Districts in Badge Training.
Leaders are welcome.
All courses take place at Oak Lodge, each session costs £2 per person.
Course Notes will be handed out or this can be on CD free of charge.
Download the Thriftwood Courses - Badge Training Team - 2012
To book your courses please contact below:
Keith Chatfield | thriftwoodbadgeteam@gmail.com | Tel: 01708 230014
Any other general inquiries should be directed to the enquiries@thriftwood.org.uk
Thriftwood Courses
Campfire Leaders and Helpers Course
8th April 2012, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tea and coffee will be provided but participants need to bring their own packed lunch.
The cost is £25 with a non-refundable deposit of £10 .
The cost includes our "Campfire Leaders Handbook". The course is limited to 15 places.
For full details and an application form please phone: 01277 212784 or 01277 810742
or email: enquiries@thriftwood.org.uk
Extreme Firelighting 2012
A refresher course for Leaders. From Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th March 2012 (residential in Oaklodge).
Topics to be covered:
- Recognition of types woods (summer & winter), burning properties of wood, wood collecting, storing wood.
- Fire lighting techniques,(with and without matches) types of kindling, games with fires. Using a fuzz stick.
- Types of fires - Trench, star, reflector, altar (traditional & modern), lumbermans, crane, campfires, etc.
- Cooking methods, mud oven, backwoods, hay box etc.
- Selecting a fireplace. Turfing techniques.
- Fire safety & precautions. Lighting types of fuel stoves.
- How to fill in fire pit and relay turves.
- All practical and hands on
Cost: £55 per head all inclusive (bring your own bedding). Maximum number of 24.
Closing date: Friday 16th March 2012.
Downloads: Flyer
Adventurous Activity Authorisation Courses 2012
| Course | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Girl Guiding Level 1 / Scout Climbing Training | Sat & Sun 19&20th May | £50 |
| GNAS Archery | (Two weekends) TBA &TBA; TBA & TBA & TBA | Daily Accommodation available - Cost- from £160 |
| NSRA Rifle Shooting | Sun 15th Apr Sun 14thOct | From £60 |
Adventurous Activity Authorisation Courses 2012
Notes
Uniform not required.
All Courses require you to bring a packed lunch.
Outdoor clothing may be required.
Coffee and tea provided.
Ring Colin on 01277 212784 (day) or 810742(eve) for details or contact via email or directly on Site