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Leaders’ Activity Permits & Information days 4th & 5th October 2025

Posted: 14 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, and possibly kayaking, dinghy sailing, powerboating and stand up paddleboards

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

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. Activities are only being provided for “adults” to have a go at. 

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 plan to try a water-based activity (eg canoeing)
  • 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.

 

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