Everything we do in our everyday activity, in our work and leisure, involves some element of risk. Risk is an inescapable part of our lives.

The challenge for all of us . . . is to manage risk in a way which gives us the necessary protection we need without constraining what we do beyond a level that is justified.

Headquarters have produced two new factsheets about leading activities, they are Scout Lead Activities and Commercially Lead Activities

DfES have launched a new leaflet "Group Safety at Water Margins" to which The Scout Association made a contribution. It is a useful resource and reminder for all Leaders operating at the water margin. A copy is available for your reference from the Central Council for Physical Recreation website at http://www.ccpr.org.uk.