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Walking Logbook Day
- This session is for those staff looking to build their digital logbook and experience for training or assessment on the Mountain Training Walking Pathway (Lowland Leader, Hill and Moorland Leader, Summer Mountain Leader)
- As per the nature of the activity it can weather dependant.
- The venue decision would be made a couple of days before the date, but would include venues that match the remit of the award for those in attendance. With the travel these could result in long days.
- Timings to be confirmed
Equipment:
We will provide the group kit, including maps and compasses. Personal equipment; dress as you would for a day in the environment and weather forecast, carrying spare layers, food and any medication needed. Walking boots preferable.
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David Scourfield & Thomas Booth (Educational Visits Advisers, Rochdale Borough Council))
David Scourfield (Accredited member of the Outdoor Education Advisers Panel)
Dave has been Educational Visits Adviser in Rochdale for the past 20 years, and is currently also contracted to Bury Council, to provide advisory services for both. He has also delivered training across a number of neighbouring Local Authorities. Prior to that Dave was a teacher for 12 years and he has also worked in various outdoor centres instructing adventure activities. He has experience as a development tutor at a management training company in the North. Dave is committed to using the outdoors as an educational tool, using real experiences to develop understanding and learning.
Thomas Booth (Accredited member of the Outdoor Education Advisers Panel)
Tom started off at an activity centre, where he started to see the benefits of providing challenge and being outside, from there moved on to support on the Prince’s Trust Team programme working with 16-25year olds. He then moved in to one-to-one youth mentoring with 16-17year olds, before volunteering with Rochdale Youth Service delivering outdoor education including expeditions. Whilst volunteering, he met Dave and shortly after, a job came up within the team, 10 years later Tom is still there.