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1st January 2019
In some sort of record for applications, the February trip to Snowdonia has been fully subscribed within 30 hours of applications opening! Any further applications, received after 21.00 on 1st January will be put on the stand-by list in case of drop-outs. Anyone applying after this time should not pay. ...
31st December 2018
The IMC programme has been updated for 2019. Further updates will occur as and when locations are confirmed. Stay tuned! ...
31st December 2018
Applications for the winter trip to Snowdonia in February are now open. Be quick though, this trip fills up very quickly! ...
25th May 2018
The IMC Privacy Policy has been updated in-line with that of Kent Scouts. ...
8th September 2017
Ideal opportunity for permit holders to get some hill time and supervision experience for their log books. Hi all I have some explorers and leaders from Maidstone (2 teams, and 4 leaders) booked for an Explorer Event (preparation for Gold DofE) and they would like to do 1.5 days training...
11th June 2017
All, Due to some late leader withdrawals, the Kent Scout Expedition Challenge urgently requires leaders to help with this event between 23rd - 25th June. It is based at Hope Hill and leaders are required to walk with the Scouts and oversee their map reading skills. No authorisations are...
29th July 2016
The Scout Association are consulting proposed changes to their Terrain definitions for mountain activities as well as changes to cycling and snow sports. Please read the full consultation document and respond directly to The Scout Association if you would your opinion to be heard. ...
29th July 2016
The BMC (British Mountaineering Council) is set to change it's name to "Climb Britain". This decision is, not unexpectedly, causing a lot of controversy. Follow the debate on their Facebook Page ...
19th February 2016
Are you interested in doing a Hill walking assessment, either a new one, a renewal or an upgrade? If so, an offer has come in for you to join an assessment session on Easter Saturday. This is being incorporated into the Gravesham District Scouts Hillcraft weekend and there is an open...
6th December 2015
The IMC is saddened to hear of the sudden death of Graham White on Friday. Graham was one of the major stalwarts of the IMC and a former vice-chair. An enthusiastic and safe mountain leader who was the soul of the party and a big supporter of many. A truly reliable and inspirational friend...
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