We will be taking a group of Scouts and Explorers on a very exciting and adventurous trip to wood mine in Alderley Edge where the Young People will get to try some high level traverses, ladder scaling as well as the option of some challenging crawls and squeezes. N.B. If you don’t feel comfortable doing the squeezes there are always alternative routes. This is a fantastic winter activity as it is surprisingly warm underground!
Please note this trip will take place on a Tuesday evening as this is the only evening on which the instructors operate.
Transport
We will be offering transport to and from Alderley Edge in the District minibuses. Please meet at the District Scout Centre, Moor Lane, Frodsham WA6 7DD at 18:00 for a prompt departure. We hope to be home by 22:30.
What to wear
Old clothes which can get dirty (no jeans). Sturdy footwear – hiking boots/shoes, wellington boots are best. Be prepared to get wet and sandy as we will attempt a few crawls (but only if you want to). You may wish to bring a change of clothing – we also recommend a bin bag to sit on for your journey home.
The mines are a comfortable temperature all year round. However the car park and walk to the mines can be cold, especially in winter, so consider bringing a coat – it can be left in a safe location just inside the mines entrance. If you are not appropriately dressed you may not be able to attend the trip.
Snacks and drinks
We are only underground for 2 hours so no need for refreshments, however you are welcome to bring some if you want to for the journey.
Equipment
We provide a suitable helmet with a lamp, a safety belt and means of staying safe on ladders etc. No need for you to bring your own torch.
We will be taking a group of Scouts on a very exciting and adventurous trip to wood mine in Alderley Edge where the Scouts will get to try some high level traverses, ladder scaling as well as the option of some challenging crawls and squeezes. N.B. If you don’t feel comfortable doing the squeezes there are always alternative routes. This is a fantastic winter activity as it is surprisingly warm underground!
Please note this trip will take place on a Tuesday evening as this is the only evening on which the instructors operate.
Tickets will be available on 16th April 2024 from 7pm
Transport
We will be offering transport to and from Alderley Edge in the District minibuses. Please meet at the District Scout Centre, Moor Lane, Frodsham WA6 7DD at 18:00 for a prompt departure. We hope to be home by 22:30.
What to wear
Old clothes which can get dirty (no jeans). Sturdy footwear – hiking boots/shoes, wellington boots are best. Be prepared to get wet and sandy as we will attempt a few crawls (but only if you want to). You may wish to bring a change of clothing – we also recommend a bin bag to sit on for your journey home.
The mines are a comfortable temperature all year round. However the car park and walk to the mines can be cold, especially in winter, so consider bringing a coat – it can be left in a safe location just inside the mines entrance. If you are not appropriately dressed you may not be able to attend the trip.
Snacks and drinks
We are only underground for 2 hours so no need for refreshments, however you are welcome to bring some if you want to for the journey.
Equipment
We provide a suitable helmet with a lamp, a safety belt and means of staying safe on ladders etc. No need for you to bring your own torch.
We will be taking a group of Scouts on a very exciting and adventurous trip to wood mine in Alderley Edge where the Scouts will get to try some high level traverses, ladder scaling as well as the option of some challenging crawls and squeezes. N.B. If you don’t feel comfortable doing the squeezes there are always alternative routes. This is a fantastic winter activity as it is surprisingly warm underground!
Please note this trip will take place on a Tuesday evening as this is the only evening on which the instructors operate.
Transport
We will be offering transport to and from Alderley Edge in the District minibuses. Please meet at the District Scout Centre, Moor Lane, Frodsham WA6 7DD at 18:00 for a prompt departure. We hope to be home by 22:30.
What to wear
Old clothes which can get dirty (no jeans). Sturdy footwear – hiking boots/shoes, wellington boots are best. Be prepared to get wet and sandy as we will attempt a few crawls (but only if you want to). You may wish to bring a change of clothing – we also recommend a bin bag to sit on for your journey home.
The mines are a comfortable temperature all year round. However the car park and walk to the mines can be cold, especially in winter, so consider bringing a coat – it can be left in a safe location just inside the mines entrance. If you are not appropriately dressed you may not be able to attend the trip.
Snacks and drinks
We are only underground for 2 hours so no need for refreshments, however you are welcome to bring some if you want to for the journey.
Equipment
We provide a suitable helmet with a lamp, a safety belt and means of staying safe on ladders etc. No need for you to bring your own torch.
We are absolutely delighted to invite Scouts, Explorers, Young Leaders and Adult leaders from across Mersey Weaver to a inspirational talk with record-breaking adventurer, ultra-endurance athlete, international motivational speaker, author and mental health activist Alex Staniforth who originally comes from nearby Chester.
Alex will be sharing experiences of some of his adventures, challenges and the importance of the outdoors on mental health.
Alex has suffered with a mild form of epilepsy , a lifelong stammer as well as various mental health challenges including bulimia – all barriers he has had to overcome prior to discovering the outdoors and two attempts on Mount Everest.
No stranger to adversity, Alex experienced the two biggest consecutive disasters in Mount Everest history, including the 2015 Nepal earthquake which trapped him on the mountain for two days. In July 2017 he became the fastest person ever to climb all 100 UK county tops.  In 2018, he co-founded Mind Over Mountains, a mental health charity to help others restore mental well-being naturally through outdoor experiences.
The session can only have a maximum of 100 Explorers from the section so please book early.
N.B. a parent must be in the vicinity during the session.
Joining details
To protect the integrity of the meeting, joining details will be sent of the day of the event a few hours before it is scheduled to start
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