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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260628T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260628T200000
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UID:1450-1782669600-1782676800@yorkscouts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Top Awards Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:From our District Conference in May a set of priorities were established to enable greater attainment of the Top Awards within the 14-24 sections. We now want to get people together to form our first Top Awards Working Group to shape how we will deliver our objectives. We plan to meet in the Cabin at York Scout Activity Centre\, Snowball Plantation.  If you cannot attend this meeting\, but want to help\, do get in touch with Iain McIntyre. \nIf you can come along please complete this Googleform. \nTop Awards Working Group Objectives
URL:https://yorkscouts.org.uk/event/top-awards-working-group-meeting/
LOCATION:Snowball Plantation (York Scout Activity Centre)\, Common Ln\, Stockton on the Forest\, York\, North Yorkshire\, YO19 5XS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adults,Network
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ORGANIZER;CN="Iain McIntyre":MAILTO:iain.mcintyre@yorkscouts.org.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260704
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260705
DTSTAMP:20260627T202510Z
CREATED:20260205T145337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260627T202510Z
UID:454-1783123200-1783209599@yorkscouts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Scouts Incident Challenge Hike [Postponed]
DESCRIPTION:Develop your navigational skills and have fun in the countryside with other Scouts and volunteers.
URL:https://yorkscouts.org.uk/event/scouts-challenge-hike/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Scouts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Charlotte McCarthy":MAILTO:charlotte.mccarthy@yorkscouts.org.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260712
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260713
DTSTAMP:20260518T071241Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T071241Z
UID:441-1783814400-1783900799@yorkscouts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Squirrels Sports Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:A day of sporty fun for Squirrels from Dreys in City of York District.
URL:https://yorkscouts.org.uk/event/squirrel-sports-day/
LOCATION:Acomb Primary School\, West Bank\, Acomb\, York\, YO24 4ES
CATEGORIES:Adults,Squirrels
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ORGANIZER;CN="Charlotte McCarthy":MAILTO:charlotte.mccarthy@yorkscouts.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260815T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260815T160000
DTSTAMP:20260607T115223Z
CREATED:20260603T160408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260607T115223Z
UID:1375-1786788000-1786809600@yorkscouts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Tomahawk Throwing Instructor Course
DESCRIPTION:Opportunity to gain a qualification to run axe and tomahawk throwing sessions in Scouts. This is part of revamping and enhancing activity provision at York Scout Activity Centre\, so we would like volunteers from York Scouts to join our pool of instructors.  In return City of York Scouts will cover costs of the course\, and you will be able to use our equipment at Snowball Plantation for future activities.  There is only capacity for 8 places which we would like to allocate fairly.  Let Scott Swinton know if would like to be on the course.  Any unused places will be offered to other Districts for a fee.  Thanks.
URL:https://yorkscouts.org.uk/event/axe-throwing-instructor-course/
LOCATION:Snowball Plantation (York Scout Activity Centre)\, Common Ln\, Stockton on the Forest\, York\, North Yorkshire\, YO19 5XS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="YSAC Activities Team":MAILTO:scott.swinton@yorkscouts.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260907T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260907T213000
DTSTAMP:20260717T074025Z
CREATED:20260717T073632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T074025Z
UID:1577-1788809400-1788816600@yorkscouts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Group Lead Volunteers Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Lead Volunteers for all Scout Groups across City of York get together to take stock of how the District is progressing\, share insights\, and support each other to succeed in the year ahead.  We will meet in Snowball Cabin.  Let Nigel know in advance of any topics you would like us to focus on.
URL:https://yorkscouts.org.uk/event/group-lead-volunteers-gathering/
LOCATION:Snowball Plantation (York Scout Activity Centre)\, Common Ln\, Stockton on the Forest\, York\, North Yorkshire\, YO19 5XS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nigel White":MAILTO:nigel.white@yorkscouts.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260925T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260925T200000
DTSTAMP:20260702T120217Z
CREATED:20260702T114750Z
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UID:1472-1790359200-1790366400@yorkscouts.org.uk
SUMMARY:City of York Beaver Leader Get-Together
DESCRIPTION:An opportunity to meet other Beaver Leaders in City of York District. As part of the session\, we will collate ideas of what District Beaver events we want to see in 2027\, as well as identifying where best the District should target volunteer support. It will also be an opportunity to ask questions\, share programme ideas and start to create a peer support network. Open to all Beaver Team Leaders & Team Members.\n\n\nPlease register your attendance using this Google Form: https://forms.gle/4aTygTYyN5ULy8mz8
URL:https://yorkscouts.org.uk/event/city-of-york-beaver-leader-get-together/
LOCATION:St Thomas’ Scout Hall\, Haxby Road\, York\, YO31 8JZ
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTSTAMP:20260320T153116Z
CREATED:20260205T144721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T153116Z
UID:438-1790380800-1790467199@yorkscouts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Beavers Activity Day
DESCRIPTION:Fun day of activities for Beaver Scouts from Colonies in the City of York District.  More details to follow later.  Just keep the provisional date in your Section’s Programme Plan for now.
URL:https://yorkscouts.org.uk/event/beaver-activity-day/
LOCATION:Snowball Plantation (York Scout Activity Centre)\, Common Ln\, Stockton on the Forest\, York\, North Yorkshire\, YO19 5XS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adults,Beavers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Charlotte McCarthy":MAILTO:charlotte.mccarthy@yorkscouts.org.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTSTAMP:20260607T115106Z
CREATED:20260205T145237Z
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UID:451-1790467200-1790553599@yorkscouts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Cubs Football Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Opportunity to show off your footy skills and represent your Cub Pack\, whilst having fun meeting other Cubs and volunteers.  More details to follow later.  Just keep the date in your Section’s Programme Plan for now.
URL:https://yorkscouts.org.uk/event/cubs-football-tournament/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Cubs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Charlotte McCarthy":MAILTO:charlotte.mccarthy@yorkscouts.org.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261012
DTSTAMP:20260703T105215Z
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UID:1480-1791590400-1791763199@yorkscouts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Air Rifle Shooting - Come and Try
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate that we have re-established shooting at York Scout Activity Centre\, Snowball Plantation we are offering an opportunity for Cubs\, Scouts\, Explorers and Leaders to book a slot to try it out.  We hope to then have a competition in Spring 2027\, with prizes for the best scores.  More details to follow but if you are keen make a note of the dates in your diary.  Each participant will be allocated to a small group within a 60 minute time slot.  The cost will be £5 per person.
URL:https://yorkscouts.org.uk/event/air-rifle-shooting-come-and-try/
LOCATION:Snowball Plantation (York Scout Activity Centre)\, Common Ln\, Stockton on the Forest\, York\, North Yorkshire\, YO19 5XS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adults,Cubs,Explorers,Network,Scouts,Young Leaders
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261019
DTSTAMP:20260205T145538Z
CREATED:20260205T145538Z
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UID:457-1792195200-1792367999@yorkscouts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Escape 2026
DESCRIPTION:Escape is a wide game competition where teams of Explorers have 24 hours to navigate across countryside to a number of bases\, without being ‘caught’ by adult Catcher Teams.  The event is popular and has been running since 2013 and is likely to get booked up quickly. \nEscape is organised by our Events Delivery Team.  You can contact the team on escape@nys.org.uk.
URL:https://yorkscouts.org.uk/event/escape-2026/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Explorers,Network
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ORGANIZER;CN="County Events Team":MAILTO:events@nys.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261107T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261108T170000
DTSTAMP:20260717T080159Z
CREATED:20260717T074715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T080159Z
UID:1582-1794042000-1794157200@yorkscouts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Archery Instructor Course
DESCRIPTION:Opportunity to gain a qualification to run Archery sessions in Scouts. This is part of revamping and enhancing activity provision at York Scout Activity Centre\, so we would like volunteers from York Scouts to join our pool of instructors.  In return City of York Scouts will cover costs of the course\, and you will be able to use our facilities and equipment at Snowball Plantation for future activities. \nYou need to attend both days 09:00-17:00. Archery Training and Assessment Nov 2026 \nThere is only capacity for 12 places which we would like to allocate fairly.  Let Scott Swinton know if would like to be on the course.  Any unused places will be offered to other Districts for a fee.  Thanks.
URL:https://yorkscouts.org.uk/event/archery-instructor-course/
LOCATION:Snowball Plantation (York Scout Activity Centre)\, Common Ln\, Stockton on the Forest\, York\, North Yorkshire\, YO19 5XS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="YSAC Activities Team":MAILTO:scott.swinton@yorkscouts.org.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261206
DTSTAMP:20260404T195939Z
CREATED:20260205T145629Z
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UID:460-1796428800-1796515199@yorkscouts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Squirrel And Beaver Party
DESCRIPTION:Have some party fun with other Squirrels and Beavers.  More details to follow.  Keep the date for now as places may be limited when booking opens.
URL:https://yorkscouts.org.uk/event/squirrel-and-beaver-party/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Beavers,Squirrels
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ORGANIZER;CN="Charlotte McCarthy":MAILTO:charlotte.mccarthy@yorkscouts.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261216T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261216T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T200038Z
CREATED:20260206T162835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T200038Z
UID:503-1797449400-1797453000@yorkscouts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Carol Service 2026
DESCRIPTION:Candlelit service in the Grade I listed Holy Trinity Church\, Goodramgate. The invitation is to all Scouting and Girlguiding Leaders\, members\, and supporters in City of York District Scouts and the Girlguiding County of North Yorkshire South.  Family members are welcome. \nThe wonderful medieval\, atmospheric Church (now under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust) has no electricity and is unheated\, so come dressed appropriately and bring a torch or head torch to read the service sheet.  Following the service anyone interested can join us for a Christmas drink.
URL:https://yorkscouts.org.uk/event/carol-service-2026/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Cubs,Explorers,Scouts
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