Lichfield District

February Program

pembosmith — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:02:42 +0000

The February program is now online click on Program / February

Dragons den

pembosmith — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 20:28:06 +0000

Hi All,

Please see email below from Adrian regarding this Wednesdays meeting.

Here is the plan for the Dragons Den on Wednesday evening.

Venue:
Lichfield Explorer Scout Hut, walk 30 seconds uphill along the wall (northwest) from the carpark at the bottom of Shaw Lane)

Time:
8:00pm sharp start until 10pm

Dress code:
Business suits for dragons
Business / interview attire for the Entrepreneurs NOT UNIFORM

Format:
Flag break (8pm) and Introduction by me with the format for the evening
8.10pm+ 6 x 15 minute slots for each team to pitch and be asked questions (max 5 minutes of pitch – I have a stopwatch…) followed by a few questions and then its "I’m out" or you make an offer. This will have to be quick fire Gents, as there are 6 teams to get through. Its the standards Dragons Den format – the business describes how much they want for what % of the equity in the business, and they must get the full amount or leave with nothing. Split investments of multiple dragons allowed. At the end of each 15 minute slot the team must get an investment or walk away with nothing, the pressure is on both the dragons and the businesses to get a decision in the time slot….

For the avoidance of doubt, no real money is being invested – its just a competition!

At the end of the evening the Dragons will award a trophy prize (I am organinsing) to the most investable business idea. In addition, if we can give "Highly Commended" to any other teams that are investable, that may be good CV material for budding business people of the future. (Nick B – fancy popping down for some photos?)

Dragons:

Adrian Hope – IT Director – SP Group PLC – http://www.linkedin.com/pub/adrian-hope/1/237/873
Nick Miselke – Managing Director – Elford Homes Ltd – http://www.linkedin.com/in/nickmisselke
Richard Holland – Managing Director – The Telecoms Audit Bureau Limited – http://uk.linkedin.com/in/richardhollandtelecomsaudit
Julian Webb – Managing Director – Webb Elec Ltd http://uk.linkedin.com/in/richardhollandtelecomsaudit

I shall ‘compere’.

Refreshments afterwards may be in order for the Dragons and Explorer leaders.

Any questions, please ask!

regs

Adrian

Program

pembosmith — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 21:20:15 +0000

The new program is out, click on Program / November to see it

Tonight’s meeting

pembosmith — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 08:34:43 +0000

Hi All,

We have been very lucky to get a grant to insulate the roof and walls for the Scout Hall to make it warm and cosy for you during the winter months. The round table will be coming tonight to present the cheque and take some photo’s so will you please attend in smart uniform to make a good impression. Also tonight will be sweet making so it should be a good evening.

See you all later.

Nigel.

October Programme

pembosmith — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 07:26:55 +0000

Date	Activity	Time	Location	Clothing	Notes
October
5th Weds	Sweet making	20:00-22:00	Beacon Park HQ	Uniform
7th-9th Fri-Sun	Beaudesert Service team	/	Beaudesert	/	Contact Nigel for details.
	Offshore Sailing				Contact Nick for details.
	9th District Incident hike				Contact Nigel for details.
	Matt ½ Marathon	/	/	/	To donate contact Matt Mills or go to www.virginmoneygiving.com/mathewmills
12th Weds	Dragons Den (Groups and Ideas)	20:00-22:00	Beacon park HQ	Uniform	Something else will be run for those not wishing to participate in the Dragons Den evenings.
19th Weds	Camp Prep/ DofE Progress check	20:00-22:00	Beacon Park HQ	Uniform	Prep for Woodlands and a Progress check with all explorers doing DofE (Dragons den will also be running for those partaking)
21st – 23rd Fri-Sun	Woodlands Camp	/	/	/	Details TBC. You will be able to cycle or walk on either or both days.
26th Weds	Halloween night	20:00-22:00	Beacon Park HQ	Uniform	Mask Making, Pumpkins and some fun games. (Dragons den will also be running for those partaking)

Dates for your Diary

November 3 – Bonfire night at Beaudesert

November 13 – Remembrance Day parade

November 15 – YL Module I

September Programme

pembosmith — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 07:23:45 +0000

Date	Activity	Time	Location	Clothing	Notes	Coordinator
September
14th Weds	Search and rescue	20:00-22:00	Beacon Park HQ	Uniform	Bring warm clothing with you as you will be outside	MM/SW
14th Weds	Scuba Diving (Group 1)	19:30	Meet at beacon Park HQ	Swimming gear+ an old T-Shirt		NT
20th Tues	YL Module A	20:30-22:00	7th HQ	/	If you are a young leader and have not done this module yet then please try to attend.	/
21st weds	Silver DofE Presentation evening	20:00-22:00	Beacon park HQ	Uniform	This will also be a useful insight for those wishing to do bronze DofE	NT
21st weds	Scuba Diving (Group 2)	19:30	Meet at Beacon Park HQ	Swimming gear+ an old T-Shirt		DPS
28th Weds	Creative Skills Night	20:00-22:00	Beacon Park HQ	Uniform	A night where you should learn some interesting things (and have lots of fun.)	NR

Dates for your Diary

October 7-9 – Beaudesert Service team

October 21-23 – Woodlands Camp

November 3 – Bonfire night at Beaudesert

November 13 – Remembrance Day parade

This week’s meeting 7th September.

pembosmith — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 19:26:15 +0000

Hi All,

Sorry the program has still not been sorted out but we have a leaders meeting this week so hopefully it will be out this week. This Wednesday we are at Manor Park for a canoe and kayak evening and you are all welcome to attend. I suggest we try and meet at 6pm and finish at 8-30pm as it will be dark by then. If you can’t make it by 6pm turn up when you can and we will be around the sailing club so just join us when you can.

You will need to bring clothes for boating as you may get wet and a full change to go home in. The cost will be £5 for use of the facility and boats.

If you could email or text back if you are going it would be useful to know numbers in advance.

See you on Wednesday or the following week we will be back at Beacon Park at 8pm.

If you are not sure where Manor Park is please email back and I will send you a map.

Nigel.

07715494134.

This week’s meeting

pembosmith — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 12:34:48 +0000

Hi All,

We nearly have the September program ready to go out but this Wednesday (31st) Dave is running a cycle ride on Cannock Chase. Meet at the Rifle Range Corner car park at 6-30pm with you bike and we will finish at the same place at 8-30pm when it will be getting dark.

Hope to see you then.

Nigel.

Jamboree Photos

pembosmith — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 08:17:16 +0000

You will never see this lot looking so well turned out again…..

Program

pembosmith — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 21:29:03 +0000

Columbus Explorers Programme – June/July 2011

Nigel Theaker, Explorer Scout Leader. E-mail: nigel.theaker@btinternet.com :: Home: 676285 :: Office: 682278 :: Mobile:07715 494134 Programme Ideas? Forum: lichfieldexplorers.forum@yahoo.co.uk

Wednesday 29	Cycle ride on Cannock Chase		6-30pm start at the Marquis drive car park. One group can go and do the red route while the other can do more leisurely route around that area. Collect back at Marquis Drive at 9-30pm. Uniform not required and there is no cost.
JULY Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd	Cars in the Park HELP NEEDED URGENT		Last year some of you helped with the car parking for Cars in the Park, this year’s event is at Beacon Park and we are required from 9am to 4pm both Saturday and Sunday. CAN YOU HELP???? Last year we had a good donation from them and we have decided that money raised can be used to subsidise summer camp or an activity of your choice. Please let me know if you can help and on which days as soon as possible we need 8 or 9 people each day.
Wednesday 6	Boating at Manor Park, Kings Bromley		Meet at Manor Park at 7pm with clothes to get wet and a change to go home in, changing rooms are available. Uniform not required and the cost will be £5. We will finish at 9-30pm.
Wednesday 13	DofE progress and update + orienteering part 2 and a BBQ		Bronze DofE report back from the Bronze Group + We need to know where you are with your DofE both Bronze and Silver. Please come along and ask any questions you have, check what you are doing for each section is OK and get to grips with eDofE where you need to log your progress. There will also be some food available!!! This is a uniform evening please as we have guests to see the report back.
Weekend 15-17	Beaudesert Service Team + Silver DofE Assessed		If you are coming along to help run the campsite for the weekend I will need to know by Wednesday 13th and the cost will be £8. Meet at Beau Friday evening at 8pm and get picked up Sunday at 4pm.
Tuesday 19th	Young Leader training		Module E – Game on. 7th HQ 8-30pm
Wednesday 20	Wet and Wild at Beaudesert		Meet at Beaudesert at 7pm for an evening of activities of which some will be wet so bring a change of clothes and a towel. A BBQ will round off the evening. Uniform not required, cost £5. We will finish at 9-30pm.
Weekend 22-23	Survival Skills weekend		The weekend will start on Friday evening at 6:30pm to allow us time to set up the shelters etc. Full details will be out in a separate email.
Wednesday 27	Urban Wide Game		Full Details later but it will be from Beacon Park
AUGUST 13-20		13th to 20th Summer Camp