12 May 2024
Bonaly officially opened their new Amenity Hub which has toilets, showers, an accessible toilet and shower, drying room and dishwashing facilities, on 17th April 2024.
At an informal ceremony a small plaque was unveiled by Steve Gamble of the Bonaly Leadership Team and around 40 guests then had tea and cake in the Chalet.
At the opening, John Cannon, Regional Chair and Peter Casebow, Chair Bonaly Scout Centre noted that the new facility was only made possible by the hard work of many people and the funding received from the Regional Trustees and sportscotland Lottery funding.
In particular, the hard work and support of Steve Gamble, Simon Innes, Janet Taylor, Barry Johnston, Sue Timmins and the whole Bonaly Active Support Unit (ASU) team were acknowledged.
Mike Treanor, Volunteer Development Lead also noted the feedback from Scouts and leaders who have already used the facility has been fantastic and the new Amenity Hub along with Ken’s Den really does mean Bonaly Scout Centre has a positive future ahead.
11 May 2024
A reminder of a couple of permit changes – please make sure you are familiar with the new requirements if relevant to you.
Standup paddleboarding (SUP) – a SUP permit will be required for this activity from 1 April 2024 (other than class C waters).
We are seeking an assessor – if you are willing to become an assessor please let me know. In the meantime, any urgent applications for a permit, please discuss with Bruce.
Off road cycling – from 31 August 2024 the permit requirements have been updated.
Brief Summary:
Off-road cycling level 1 – Permit holder must be no more than 2.5km or 30 minutes walking distance from emergency vehicle support.
Off-road cycling level 2 – Permit holder will be able to safely lead / manage and teach cycling activity on red or black
For individuals looking at a permit assessment these will take place in the appropriate environment for “ Off-road cycling “ level they are looking to supervise.
More detailed information about “Off Road Cycling” and the assessment checklist can be found here :-
https://www.scouts.org.uk/…/general…/off-road-cycling/
Any questions please contact Bruce maps@sesscouts.org.uk
