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www.ilkestonlife.com ILKESTON LIFE November 2021 4
HAVE Scouting experience
Trust

YOUR needs more Robin Short is right (Sep-
tember letters) in his reply
to Ian Fink: ‘Understanding
Covid stats is a complex
leaders
matter’. But you don’t
SAY The 21st Ilkeston (Kirk challenge, nights away and see this acknowledged in
parliamentary debates or
political discourse more
generally when it comes to
establishing a solid statistical
Hallam) cub pack went
KH lottery fund of £296 we
to camp at the Oaks site, others. Thanks to the BIG basis for vaccine passports
or compulsory vaccination
Charnwood, Leicestershire were able to reduce the fees. of certain workers. Instead,
in mid September, assisted We need more volunteers in over simplified versions are
by the SAS catering team. Scouting. offered to support a policy
It was their first camp since Scouting cannot happen insufficiently challenged.
March 2020. in Ilkeston without the But beyond all this and
It was great to be camping dedication of all its leaders beyond all the arguments be-
tween the pro and anti camps
again. The program was and helpers. Volunteering in relation to almost any
basic skills – tent pitching with Scouting can be as topic one can look to one’s
and care of the tents, shelter flexible as you need. We are experience and that of others
building, camp gadget currently looking for a new who have actually inhabited
making, countryside code team leader as well as other the phenomena in question
and first aid; also mapping, district roles. As life returns and can say how it was for
compass work, orienteering to normal, we are having them. I feel we refer far too
and tracking. Not forgetting lots of new enquiries for little to this area of personal
fire lighting and camp fire young people to enjoy the expertise and nor do our
Get in touch with plus by popular demand rifle benefits of Scouting. So, if political institutions facilitate
you are interested in lending
shooting and grass sledging.
or encourage it.
your views The Cubs were really a hand. Please do get in These institutions seem
By email preferably: excited to be at camp – for touch via email address: il- designed for another purpose
kestonscouting@gmail.com.
letters@ilkestonlife.com lots of them this was their which in fact makes them
first camp and for some their Or if you want to pick up
less representative, certainly
By post: first night away from their the phone: Diane 0115 932 of experience if not of opin-
The Editor, Ilkeston Life, parents. Lots of badges were 9979. I am happy to answer ion. It is this I would wish to
1 Bath Street, Ilkeston, earned, mainly the Adven- any questions. change going forwards.
Derbyshire DE7 8AH ture challenge and Outdoor Diane Harris Richard Shaw
‘Careers in Focus’ day at Friesland Walking group celebrates

Year 11,12 and 13 students at on potential future pathways. careers research and CV develop- Erewash Ramblers have celebrated 40 years
Friesland School and Sixth Form Students opted to attend pres- ment. there 40th Anniversary with a spe-
were given the opportunity to entations, which focused upon I expressed my thanks to the wide cial walk and afternoon tea at West
gain an invaluable insight into particular career strands and range of participants who con- Hallam Village Hall.
potential next steps in the world training opportunities, includ- tributed to this productive event The group have been going strong
of work, further and higher edu- ing: DANCOP focussing upon and reminded local and national since there formation in 1981 and
cation and training on Thursday routes into Higher Education and training organisations and busi- only the pandemic has interrupted
14th October 2021. Employability, Creative Careers nesses that Friesland welcomes the programme in all that time.
Friesland’s Performing Arts ,including Confetti College, Derby links with them. This has become The anniversary walkers were not
deterred by the wet conditions for
Centre and Sixth Form building County Community Trust, with an integral part of our careers the very enjoyable 6 miles around
were the venues for a marketplace whom Friesland already work in provision and links strongly
careers fair with participation partnership, on careers in sport, with our ambition and aspiration West Hallam and Stanley Village.
A special cake was baked for the oc-
from the following organisations: Construction - DEBP, Health and agenda for all students. We want
Lubrizol, Microlise, Confetti Social Care - Joined Up Careers, our students to have as many casion and cut by founder members.
We hope to continue for another 40
College, ASK Apprenticeships, WSP – Engineering with Will contacts with the world of work as years (at least!) and welcome po-
GXO Logistics, Prostart, Royal Hempell, another member of possible. For our students, we see
Navy, Webs Furniture Training, Friesland’s alumni, and Lubrizol it as an aspirational activity and tential new members to join us for 2
or 3 taster walks before considering
Derby County Community Trust, who delivered an informative believe that it will help to inspire
Joined Up Careers , WSP Engi- session about careers in science. them to achieve the best possible joining our very friendly group
We have a website www.erewash-
neering, Confetti College, EMA Careers in ICT/Computing and outcomes in the summer 2022
Apprenticeships, DANCOP, White Logistics were also explored, examinations. ramblers.org.uk<http://www.
Rose Academy, Nottingham Trent including a talk from Microlise, Mat Puddy, Leader of Sixth Form erewashramblers.org.uk> and a
Facebook page with many photos of
University, Loughborough Uni- based in Eastwood who regularly and Careers Lead, stated how
versity, University of Derby and seek to recruit from Friesland good it was to be able to return our walks.
Alan Brown, Publicity Officer
the University of Lincoln. and GXO Logistics who proved to face to face networking and
The day started with an aspira- to be very popular, not least for careers guidance for Friesland stu-
tional talk in the hall from Liam their Ted Baker gifts and kitchen dents and thanked all contributors
Jackson – a regional adviser at the aprons! for their support in this invaluable
Careers and Enterprise Compa- At a time of year when year 11,12 event. In total, over 40 visitors at-
ny. The key message to students and 13 students are seriously tended the event, alongside nearly
was to ask questions and look at considering their future options, 350 students, who decided to take
the many opportunities available this event was scheduled to offer advantage of this opportunity.
in the region and beyond whilst as much independent and impar- If you are interesting in supporting
keeping an open mind. He under- tial guidance as possible. Clare careers provision and guidance at
lined the need for a strong work Hodgson, Careers Adviser, was Friesland please contact Matthew.
ethic and resilience. able to support students in making puddy@friesland.ttct.co.uk
Students then had time to visit applications for courses during Craig Patterson,
the Market Place and were able to the event and Unifrog was used Headteacher
ask questions and receive advice extensively to help students with