Updated: 30 September 2025
What’s happening?
This is great opportunity for leaders to come along and have some fun trying out a taster sessions in activities, find out what they need to do to to gain an activity permit to help add value to your own C.V. and, hopefully, your Section programme as well. More details are below, along with some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) We will have County Assessors available to cover a range of “activities” that require permits.
When? Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th October 2025
Where? Paxton Lakes Sailing Club, Haul Road, Lt Paxton PE19 6EY
Times: 10am – 4pm.
Who can come along?
This taster & information day is for ” Leaders” (Team Leaders, Team Members and Lead Volunteers).
It will be great opportunity to try out the activities on offer and find out from the various County Assessors on hand what you need to do to gain an activity permit.
Can I bring my own children? Please see FAQ below.
Try a taster session in: archery, canoeing, dinghy sailing, powerboating, rafting, stand up paddleboards and possibly kayaking.
Find out more about Activity permits or a Nights Away permits, for instance:
- What you will need to do to gain a permit, and
- The application process
Information will also be available about: Broads Yachting and Mountain activities
Also attending will be the County’s archaeology Team
Do I need to pre-book?
- Please use the booking link below (to Eventbrite) to advise which day, morning, afternoon or both, you plan to attend.
- This will help our planning & staffing, particularly for the taster sessions
Directions: Using Satnav – The club has no post code as it is not a Royal Mail delivery point but the nearby nature reserve post code should allow you to get close then follow the directions above. The Club’s Website also has travel directions at: Contact – Paxton Lakes Sailing Club
Enquiries: Bob Groom, County Programme Team Leader
email: Bob.groom@cambridgeshire.scouts.org.uk
Risk Assessments for the activities and site can be downloaded here
Leaders’ Activity, Permits and Information Day Risk Assessments (RAs)
The latest versions will be uploaded here, so they can be viewed by clicking the activity name below (when shown in blue). Where activity names are in black type, the RAs are still being drafted/collated. Following review by the base leaders, which is underway, it is possible some adjustments may be needed. Final versions of the RAs (with any changes) will be uploaded nearer the event.
Taster Sessions* available
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Archery*
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Canoeing*
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Kayaking (*?)
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Powerboating*
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Information opportunities
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Archaeology
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Broads yachting
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Hillwalking and climbing
Paxton Lakes Sailing Club related Risk Assessments
Further information about the site can be found here ( link to be inserted)
FAQs
Can I bring my own children?
Yes – You MUST, however, for safety reasons bring another adult with you to supervise any accompanying children as we will be unable to take responsibility for them. Whilst the taster sessions are principally for adults, subject to time and availability, it may be possibly for some children to have a try as well. Bouncy aids must be worn.
What do I need to bring with me?
- Bring suitable clothing and footwear for the weather on the day.
- Bring a complete change of clothes (including footwear) and a towel if you/your child want to try a water-based activity (eg canoeing, rafting)
- Bring a packed lunch if staying on site for the day or over the lunch period. If family members are coming with you then you are welcome to bring a picnic.
Are refreshments provided?
- Tea, coffee and biscuits will be available for leaders and staff.
- Bring a packed lunch if staying on site for the day or over the lunch period. If family members are coming with you then you are welcome to bring a picnic
Will activities stop for lunch?
- It’s likely that all activities will stop for lunch to give the County team a well-earned break
- Timing of lunch-breaks have still to be confirmed.
