Not that I have much news!
We had a bbq after school on Monday, as it really was glorious. Glad we did as it's cold here today.
Finished and essay! Hurrah! And thought I'd come and say hello.
My friend is coming over on Saturday morning so we can get a programme for the summer term for Cubs. We thought we might try and be efficient incase we find we do like it!! We were meant to do this last Saturday, but just talked. Have been sorting out a hike and camps with the Scouts too. Not that I hike (I used to ) or camp (never - not unless I'm in the ground floor of a Travelodge and the children are camping outside the window). Not a Scouty bone in my body really!
Sunday my youngest has a football match. We have to leave here at 9am, so I can't see me having a lie-in this weekend.
The weather wasn't too good today. Even the nice weather man was very specific in saying there would be drizzle over Anglesey - the rest of Britain seemed to be very nice!
My daughter is getting the awful cold that I've just managed to shake. I think I may have some company tomorrow.
I think you are very brave doing Scouty things, if you are not all that enamoured with scout life!!
I also think it is an excellent hobby/job to get you out of the house and doing activities with others, even though they are small boys!!
Good luck with the planning :)
Hi harissa, wow that sounds so interesting and yes, you're right, the new regulations kick in when your son turns 12 and there is more "work focus" emphasis. Surely you are still technically available for work if your current projects are voluntary? Hmmm yet another situation where common sense does NOT prevail. I always used to think "Ok then you offer me a job for 16 hours a week doing something decent at £10 an hour and then I will gladly adjust my voluntary work commitments!" ;)
Sparkling lime, well done re the Scouts. I am SUCH an indoor person, I prefer looking out the window to going out ( :lol: ) so when my son was in the Cubs I went as a helper every week to get all the pack through their cookery badge. Eased my conscience and I didnt have to go to camp. Great news about the essay!
Louise
Harrisa, that does sound interesting! It would be so brilliant if something does come of it.
I still miss the volunteer work I did with the supported housing group. Even though I said I was happy to carry on without expenses, they still don't want me :( This seems to be happening a fair bit around here though.
I wonder if it is a case of organisations no longer having the capacity to "manage" volunteers, plus of course they have to pay to get a CRB check on them all.
I think the disappointing bit was not being given a reason.
I had the CRB and I went on three courses about domestic violence and child abuse, and to a forum to introduce new changes to child safety.
There should have been certificates, but I never received them, which is a shame, as they might be helpful in the future.
The training with Scouts gives me qualifications though, so that might be handy one day.
Hi sparklinglime
I think you should chase up your certificates, its never too late, either through the supported housing people or the organisation that delivered the training. Like you say it looks good with your CV and anything you might venture into in the future.
Hi sparklinglime
Congrats on finishing your essay!
BBQ sounds great fun, well the kids definitely enjoyed it even if you didn't like the smell!!
Yesterday the weather wasn't so great, but today it is stunning, roll on the summer!
Do you have any plans for the weekend?