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8th BASINGSTOKE AT

WINTER CAMP

CENSUS REPORT

APPLYING FOR AN

ACTIVITY PERMIT

www.scouts-hants.org.uk

Hampshire Scout News

May 2011

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TREK CART 2011The Butser Challenge

Queen Elizabeth Country Park

1-3 July

Ready for a physical challenge?Build a Trek cart and bring it along to race your team against teams from all over the County. Scouts, Explorers and Network teams are all welcome.

Over the weekend there will be several different Trek Cart races run to suit the different age groups and fitness levels. All of which will be fun and challenging. There will be the Butser Hill challenge, drag cart challenge, an obstacle challenge and a 8k challenge (approx).

We will also be running other activities over the weekend from a disco to Trek cart Volleyball (no you don’t play it on trek carts) and a Hog Roast on the Saturday evening.

There will be a café and tuck shop, which will cater for competitors if required or sell you snacks over the weekend.

For more details visit: www.scouts-hants.org.uk

Hampshire Scoutsthe adventure goes on . . .

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ABOUT USHampshire Scouts provides adventurous activities and personal development opportunities for over 16,000 young people aged 6-25, promoting the physical, intellectual, social and spiritual well-being of the individual, helping them achieve their full potential.

In Scouting, we believe that young people develop most when they are ‘learning by doing,’ when they are given responsibility, work in teams, take acceptable risks and think for themselves.

JOIN USTo join the adventure of Scouting whether as a Adult or Young person fill in the form at: www.scouts.org.uk/joinor email: [email protected] or phone us on: 02380 847847

CONTENTS

Adam’s Bit 4The County Commissioner speaks to the County.

Beavers News 6Beavers News and 25 year celebrations around Hampshire

Cubs 10Cub Leaders Workshops and 6-a-side football results

Scouts 13Solent Scout Sailing Regatta and Expedition Challenge details.

Explorers 14Gosport QSA awards and Nottinghamshire’s Big Game

Network 15Swiss trip recruitment and Youth Council report

Diary 18The definitive guide to all that’s happening in the County.

Census Report 20Facts, figures and Graphs- a review of the census report.

Adventure/Activites 26How to apply for an adventurous activity permit.

Campsites 33Information and updates from Ferny Crofts, Lyons Copse and Runways End

WELCOMEThis month we have more from the census report compiled by Frank and the usual round up of news and forthcoming events from around the County.

Mark Langdown our activities supremo has provided you with a guide to getting an adventurous activities permit and continues to keep us all informed of any changes.

The weather has been kind to most peoples St George’s Day events this year. Our Groups Scout Leader finally had a camp over Easter with no rain at all. For 5 years now all my Cub Camps have been rain free and all the Scout Camps wet. I hope this doesn’t mean that I can expect precipitation at our District Sixers Camp in May. I had better dust of the wet weather program just in case.

Have a Cracking Summer term and don’t forget that we want lots of pictures of smiling Scouts and a few articles would be nice too.

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I think that one of the best parts of the Scouting adventure is when after a busy day you reach the end of the activities and can take the time to reflect.

Often, it’s the lazy summer evenings which seem to stay in our memories long after, perhaps because it’s when you pause that you have the chance to be more aware of yourself and your surroundings.

Here’s some of my memories – I’m sure you all have thousands of other memories…

• Finishing dinner on a lightweight expedition and watching the last rays of the sun cast long shadows over the stone circles on Dartmoor.

• Watching the mountains glow blue and the sky pink from a mountain path high above the Kandersteg valley, miles away from anywhere and anyone.

• Lazing on the banks of the River Wye, halfway through a summer camp packed with activities and realising it’s going to be an amazing success.

It was one such evening a few weeks ago when the local District Commissioner and I dropped by on a Scout Troop who were camped by the side of the Kennet and Avon Canal in Berkshire.

They had spent the day narrow-boating along the canal, and were looking forward to kayaking the next day. Now they were relaxing - dinner was cooking, the Scouts were the only people left at the marina, and the first flames of the campfire were starting to grow.

It was just a perfect day, and the Scouts went home and told their parents that they had enjoyed themselves immensely.

It’s times like these that make Scouting special, and I hope that the hundreds of camps you lead and take part in this summer will provide thousands of unforgettable memories for young people and adults alike.

And a big thank you to the 4th Itchen South (Netley) Sea Scouts for their warm welcome and hospitality during our surprise visit.

AdamCounty Commissioner

Lazy Summer

Evenings…

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Saturday 25th June 10am - 4pm

Come and try out our facilities: Have a go at climbing, archery, rifle

shooting, abseiling, high ropes, adventure course, pond dipping,

backwoods cooking, raft building, mega tower, volleyball, zip wire

and so much more.

BBQ, ice cream, souvenirs, side stalls and displays too!

Why not make a weekend of it and camp overnight?

www.fernycrofts.org.uk Tel 02380 845092

OPEN DAY 2011

£5 For 6

Tickets*

* £5 for 6 Tickets if paid for in advance or £1 per ticket on the day. Tickets can be exchanged for activities, refreshments, side stalls and souvenirs.

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Hampshire County Scouting, County Office, Ferny Crofts, Beaulieu Road, Beaulieu, Brockenhurst SO42 7YQ T: 02380 847847 E: [email protected] W: www.scouts-hants.org.uk

Updated 12 April 2011 - Latest Programme (updates to) always on the County Website

Month Day & Date/s Event Location/Details June Sat 18th Leaders sleepover

workshop Waterlooville

September Fri 9th - Sun11th

Leaders skills weekend

Lyons Copse, Shedfield

September Sat 10th ADC Beaver Scouts and Beaver Leaders meeting

Chandlers ford Eastleigh

October Sat 8th or Sun 9th

Regional Legoland trip

Windsor

November Sat 12th Paultons park with Santa visit

Romsey

2012 March Sat 10th

ADC Beavers Scouts and Beaver Leaders meeting

Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh

June Sat 16th

Beaver Olympics Lyons Copse, Shedfield

September Sat 8th

ADC Beavers scouts and Beaver leaders meeting

Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh

Don’t forget this year’s Join-in-Jamboree programme ideas Contact:

E: [email protected] W: scouts-hants.org.uk/beavers Post: Beaver Scouts c/o County Office

Assistant County Commissioner Beaver Scouts - Teresa Ginn H: 023 9225 9789 M: 079 2213 4209 E: [email protected]

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Hampshire County Beaver Scout

Programme 2011/12

our 25th Birthday year

A group of Beavers from 14th Southampton visited the Piam Brown Ward at

Southampton General Hospital for a double presentation recently.

We were delighted to be able to present William with a Scout Bravery Award. William

joined with the other Beavers to present Jane Buchanan, the Ward’s Fund Raising

Manager, with a cheque for £4,512-75 from Project Parrot.

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SOUTHAMPTON CITY 25TH BEAVER PARTYOur party, to mark the Silver anniversary was held on 12th March at Mansel Park School.The Party had Silver everywhere!

Silver costumes, silver decorations, even silver balloons. 115 (two thirds) of the District Beavers took part, many in fancy dress, some even crowned with a silver “25” on their heads.

The leaders all made an effort and sported variations of silver costumes. They gathered early to prepare the feast spread out on laden tables and to blow up over 150 helium filled balloons. Once again the Support Unit came to help sporting their new scarves.

What do you do with 115 Beavers for several hours? Well a lady called Zoe brought her disco along and ran continual entertainment with dancing and games with a break only for tea. She was great and provided masses of fun as was evident on the children’s faces. Tea ended with the Beavers singing Happy Birthday around a giant cake, made by Willow, which wasn’t really a cake. Individual cakes, enough for everyone present, had been mounted in tiers each topped by a memento of the day. The day closed with a launch of 25 the balloons from the school field. The Beavers gasped as they rose up into space. All the Beavers left the party with a balloon and many of them were let loose on their way home. Each had an identifying label. Reports have come in for 5 balloons showing

they travelled north eastwards through Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire with the furthest point in Lincolnshire near the Wash. Who were the Stars of the day? Well obviously Zoe the disco lady. Rob and Russell who had been beavers at the start of Beaver Scouting and wore the Beaver uniform as it was then. Someone called “Big Beaver” brought to life by Tony, Russell and Rob. Of course the Beavers themselves who wholeheartedly enjoyed it and will hopefully remember it in the years to come.

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COUNTY WORKSHOPS FOR CUB LEADERSIf you would like to know more about the Scout Associations commitment to diversity, then book a place on the Diversity and Inclusion workshop on 11th June at:

10th Romsey Woodley & Crampmoor Scout HQ, Braishfield Rd, Woodley, Romsey. SO51 0PB 10am - 12 noon.

This workshop will be lead by the National Adviser for Diversity, Sheridan Allman.Please book your places (first come, first served) with [email protected]. and quote Diversity.

Special Needs workshop

11th June 2011 at 10th Romsey Woodley & Crampmoor Scout HQ, Braishfield Rd, Woodley, Romsey. SO51 0PB 2pm - 4.30pmJoin other leaders to share experiences. Learn about working with young people with special needs in a practical way. Come and ask questions about specific difficulties you have.Worried about making Scouting accessible to young people and adults with Special Needs? Would like to know what help and support is available?This workshop will be lead by Carol Sleath - ACC Special Needs.

Book your place by sending an e-mail to [email protected] quote Special Needs.

First really hot day and who would have thought we would need sun tan lotion in early April. The teams, 19 on the day, all had a lot of fun and the atmosphere around the ground was great.At the end of the day we presented the University of Southampton Ground staff with a certificate to say thank you for the 27 years they have looked after us.

Well done to trophy recipients. The standard of football was excellent. The final went to extra time and then sudden death for the first time in the competitions history.

6-A-SIDE FOOTY

Trophy winners Southampton City

Plate winners Basingstoke East

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HIGHFIELD CUBSWe’ve had a really busy Spring Term at Cubs – taking in everything from exploring a flying boat to singing “Waterloo” in pink wigs, from playing Harry Potter Wide Games in the Dark to watching Ed, our Scout Leader, work his magic, from Cubs playing Kubb to Cubs meeting Guide Dogs, from Lady Gaga puppets to

blindfold jelly-eating, not to mention 10-pin Bowling and Chess, Cross Country and Football Tournaments – a real mix of fun-stuff, which is, of course, what Cubs is all about.



Month Day & Date/s Event Location/Details May Sun 8th

2:30pm County Cub Section Meeting - Everyone Welcome

7th Eastleigh Scout HQ, Shorts Road, Fair Oak SO50 7EJ

June Sat 11th 10am - 12noon

Diversity Workshop

10th Romsey Scout HQ, Braishfield Road, Romsey, SO51 7NZ

June Sat 11th 2.30pm - 4pm

Special Needs Workshop

10th Romsey Scout HQ, Braishfield Road, Romsey SO51 7NZ

September Fri 9th - Sun 11th Practical Skills for Leaders

TBC

October Fri 21st - Sun 23rd Survival Camp for Cubs over 9 ½

Pinsent Campsite, Winchester

October TBC County Cub Section Meeting

TBC

2012 Mar/April Sun TBC 6-a-side Football Wide Lane, Eastleigh May TBC Mastermind Competition TBC

May Sun TBC County Cub Section

Meeting

June TBC County Cub Day Possible Gilwell Day TBC

October Sun TBC County Cub Section Meeting

November TBC Scrapheap Challenge TBC


E: [email protected] W: scouts-hants.org.uk/cubs Post: Cub section c/o County Office

Assistant County Commissioner Cubs - vacant - please volunteer via County Office County Cub Scout Leader - Vanessa Slawson T: 023 8086 7582 E: [email protected]

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Hampshire County Cub Scout

Programme 2011/12

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TAKE THE COUNTY EXPEDITION CHALLENGECreating an exciting and varied program is always a challenge so why not make it easy on yourselves and take advantage of County Events. The Expedition Challenge is coming up in May and now is the time to book your places.

Venue: Ferny Crofts, New ForestDate: 20th may -22nd MayTimes:6-7.30pm Friday -3-4pm Sunday

£30 per Scout for the hike expedition£45 per Scout for the cycle expedition including the IOW Ferry Ticket

The aim of the weekend is to enable Scouts to complete their Expedition Challenge.

Scouts can either undertake a hike expedition or a cycle expedition and will arrive Friday evening to plan their route, based on key locations they have to visit over the two days with an overnight stop. We will also give them refresher training on using a map, compass and safety during the evening and they will decide what their “goal” for the expedition will be.

The organisers will provide the food for cooking over the weekend.

Scouts can attend as full Teams (min 4) or individually or in smaller groups and we will join them up with another group.

In preparation, we ask that Scouts organise their own personal kit, tents to sleep in (and cooking equipment. They will only carry a day sack with essentials during the hike/cycle, not all their equipment. Scouts should be capable of walking for 4 hours over light hilly ground or being able to cycle to IOW Ferry on hilly roads. Familiarity with a map, grid references and bearings essential although we will provide a refresher.

Hampshire Scout Winter Camp just keeps getting bigger and better! Over 600 Scouts and nearly 60 Troops. Among them were 8th Basingstoke who appear on the front cover and on the right by the bouncy assault course :-) . Adam

Picture above and the front cover picture were taken by Scouts from 8th Basingstoke. Get a camera in the hands of your young people. They often have more time than the leaders and tend to smile at the camera more if their mates are holding it rather than admit to the leaders they are having fun!

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SAILING REGATTA 9TH JULY 2011The regatta, which will be held at Blashford Lakes, Ringwood, is open to entries from Scout Troops and Explorer/Network Scout Units in Hampshire and Solent area, who include sailing in their programme.

Entries fees per person: £5 (£5 per single handed boat and £10 per double handed boat).

All entries must be on the official form which is available in the News area of the County Website and be received by the committee by the 18th of June.



Month Day & Date/s Event Location/Details May Tue 17th CSA Gold presentation

evening Thornden Hall, Chandlers Ford

May Fri 20th - Sun 22nd

Expedition Challenge badge weekend by foot or bike

Ferny Crofts

July Fri 1st - Sun 3rd Trek Cart Sct/Exp/Net/Ldr

QE Country Park, Nr Petersfield

August Sat 20th - Sat 27th

County Camp - Ideal for small groups and new Leaders

Lyons Copse

September Sat 17th - Sun 18th Survival Skills Weekend Pinsent, Winchester

September Fri 9th - Sun 10th Emlyn Camping Competition

Ferny Crofts

November Fri 25th - Sun 27th PL Training Weekend Lyons Copse


E: [email protected] W: scouts-hants.org.uk/scouts Post: Scout section c/o County Office

Assistant County Commissioner Scouts - vacant - please volunteer via County Office County Scout Leader - Dom Howell H: 023 9246 5482 E: [email protected]

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Hampshire County Scout

Programme 2011

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At Gosport’s St Georges Day parade on the 17th April, 10 members of Gosport “Viking” Explorer Scout Unit received their Queens Scout Badge from Gary Seymour, on the right of the picture, our District Explorer Scout Commissioner, who has helped and guided them over the last 4 years and has honed the skills that they first received from their Beaver, Cub and Scout Leaders. Peter Moody County Scout Chairman placed the Silver Elephant around there necks.

We have a tradition in Hampshire and that is that the New Queens Scout gets to wear the Silver Elephant, The Silver Elephant is the highest Scouting Award in India and was presented to Earl Mountbatten of Burma when he was the Viceroy in recognition for services to the Scouts of India as their Chief Scout. His family has loaned it to Hampshire Scouting.

Only a small percentage of Scouts achieve The Queen’s Scout Award and we in Gosport are proud and privileged to award not one but 10 which is a fantastic achievement. It demonstrates commitment, motivation and leadership skills. The award is challenging, but incredibly rewarding; they have seen new places, met new people and developed new skills. All 10 where Explorer Scouts when they completed there last challenge, since then 2 of them have become Network Scouts and Leaders.

They will be presented with there certificates on board HMS Warrior at the County Presentation on the 1st September and will be invited to take part in the St Georges Day Parade Winsor in 2012 in front of members of the Royal Family

GOSPORT AWARDS TEN QUEEN’S SCOUT

AWARDS

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Month Day & Date/s Event Location/Details May Fri 20th - Sun 22nd

Bush Craft Camp

Lyons Copse


Q.E. Country Park, Nr Petersfield

September Fri 9th - Sun 11th Explorer Leaders Camp

Lyons Copse

September / October

Fri 30th - Sun 2nd Young Leader Training Cricket Camp

October Overnight Sat 29th - Sun 30th

County Kudu Andover and area

December Fri 2nd - Sun 4th Young Leader Training North Hampshire

Denmark 2011

March Fri 18th - Sun 20th

Training Camp

Lyons Copse

June Fri 3rd - Sun 5th

Training Camp Cricket Camp

July / August

Fri 29th - Mon 8th Denmark trip Denmark + visit to WSJ Sweden


E: [email protected] W: scouts-hants.org.uk/explorers & hampshireexplorers.org.uk Post: Scout section c/o County Office

Assistant County Commissioner Explorer Scouts - Paul Shutt, vacant from 1st September 2011 - please volunteer via County Office M: 077 0628 1181 E: [email protected]

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Hampshire County Explorer Scout

Programme 2011

Nottinghamshire County Explorers Scouts would like to challenge your Explorer unit to our “Big Game Live” in Nottingham on the weekend of 8th to 10th July 2011.

The weekend will be based at Robin Hood Scout camp in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. For teams of 5 Explorers, The cost will

be £35 per Explorer including all food, transport during the event, camp fees, an event t-shirt and entertainments during the weekend. Cost for leaders will be £25.

More information is available on our website www.notts-scouts.org.uk/big-game-live.Ian Ellis.Nottinghamshire Explorer Scouts

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FANCY A SWISS TRIP IN 2013 ?This Hampshire County Explorer and Network Scouting event is for young people aged between 14 years and 25th birthday during the time of the event.

The event has been known as Suisse Adventure (2009 & 2003), Hampshire Extreme Venture (1999) and Alpine Adventure (1995), will take place between Saturday 3rd and Saturday 17th August 2013. Friday 2nd to Sunday 18th for some key team members.

The County Commissioner is seeking to appoint a Leader to head this event.

Application Deadline: 12 noon, 7th May 2011

Support Team selection day - Saturday 14th May - 1st Eastleigh Scout HQ See Information and Application forms on the County Website. We are initially looking to fill 6 keys roles; Event Manager, Deputy Event & Logistics Manager, Marketing & Entertainments Manager, Registrations & Staff Manager, Programme Manager, Finance Manager.Fill-in the attached application form and get it to County Office by 7th May 2011 That team will then be looking to fill other roles such as;Marketing & Entertainments youth reps x 2, Communications Manager, Website manager, Newsletter Editor, Subcamp Leaders x 12, Entertainment Leaders x 2, Staff Catering/welfare Team x 4, First Aiders x 4, Programme youth reps x 2,

Walking Leaders x 12, Drivers x 3 on-site Programme Office team x 3 etc. etc.

You may apply now, if you wish, or sign-up for further information by using the same form

KANDERSTEGKandersteg International Scout Centre in Switzerland is the World Scout Centre of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM). Over 3,000 UK Scouts visit Kandersteg each year, seeking high adventure, international friendship and an opportunity to live Scouting’s values.

Opened in 1923, following a search by Baden-Powell for a site for a ‘permanent mini-Jamboree’, KISC combines a campsite and chalet accommodation with programme support and an international staff team comprised of volunteers.

The centre is at the southern end of the small, traditional village of Kandersteg and is open throughout the year. More info from: http://scouts.org.uk/supportresources/2596/kandersteg-international-scout-centre?cat=52,206&moduleID=10

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Month Day & Date/s Event Location/Details June Wed 15th County Scout Network

Committee All Chairs & Leaders Eastleigh venue TBC

June Sun Date TBC Network BBQ + Festival Portsmouth Barbarians




July Fri 8th - Sun 10th MAD UK Essex Network

August Date TBC Monopoly Run Waterlooville Black Sheep

An Exotic City TBC

August

Fri 26th - Mon 29th Beer Festival GNet

Drift Inn, Beaulieu

September

Fri 2nd - Sun 4th Gilwell Reunion HQ Gilwell, Chingford

October Fri 7th - Sun 9th County Youth Council TBC

October Overnight Sat 29th - Sun 30th

County Kudu Andover and area

November Date TBC County Scout Network Committee All Chairs & Leaders

TBC

December

Date TBC Network Ball GNet

TBC

Don’t forget this year’s Join-in-Jamboree programme ideas

Hampshire Scout Network T/Text: 077 7228 9061 E: [email protected] W: scouts-hants.org.uk/network

County Scout Network Commissioner - Ray Noice H: 01329 835323 M: 079 6858 6344 E:[email protected]

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Hampshire County Scout Network

Programme 2011 + on tour dates

www.scouts-hants.org.uk/ youth-council/facebook

[email protected]

Hampshire Scout Youth Council was set up in October 2010. Since then, there have been two conferences, with two delegates aged between 13 and 18 from

each district attending. The Council is one of the first in the UK, and makes decisions on County issues and recommendations on National ones. You

could compare it to a school council. We would like more opinions, so please join us on Facebook, and become an active member.

How much does

Scouting mean to

you?

www.scouts-hants.org.uk/ youth-council/facebook 1.

Tell us what you think of Scouting by answering our questions and adding your comments 2.

If you don’t tell us, how can we

get it changed?

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which we all found very interesting. Then a representative from the British Youth Council gave us an insight into their work. That evening some members of the heritage team came to share dinner with us and take part in a discussion dinner, which was very exciting. That night ended with a campfire to celebrate earth hour, it was a very busy but informative day.

Sunday was slightly less busy but just as informative. There was a presentation

from one of the youth council members about the scouting magazine before HSN paid a visit to gather our views. Another Gilwell representative came to discuss campaigning and how best to do it which was another highlight. We attempted to film some footage for the 'don't raise our rents' campaign. The youth forum then concluded the weekend where we all shared ideas about how to improve youth involvement in our county. All in all it was a very useful and interesting weekend and I think we're all looking forward to the next one!

YOUTH COUNCIL’S SPRING MEETBy: Jack Langley

The Hampshire Scout Youth Council met for their second meeting this March, with more districts than there were previously. We had an exciting and interesting programme for the weekend with talks from a selection of exciting people. It started with some games to get us all to know each other a bit more, before the main programme started the following morning. We had a session with the county programme team to discuss our ideas before finding out about our new partnership with Nepal. The afternoon saw some interesting discussions about some projects at Gilwell, including explorer empowerment. Steve Peck from Gilwell also came to visit and talked about important issues affecting scouting today

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Census 2011By Frank Wright

Despite the recession, membership rose by 261 in 2010 to 19822, taking us above the levels of 2000 and maintaining Hampshire’s position as the largest Scout County.

However, the gain was far smaller than last year’s figures at 1.3% and poses some serious challenges about how we will continue to grow Scouting in 2011. The Districts are best placed to

understand the local factors that influenced the variations in their area, but the County is investing in support for Development with the appointment of Vanessa Slawson as Local Development Officer.

The results this year were far more varied, with trends being very hard to discern. More Districts saw overall

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numbers fall than grow but, even in those with losses, some Groups managed increases. Some Districts increased the number of Adult Volunteers, but others saw losses and even when looking at Explorer numbers, which grew by 9%, over one third of Districts reported losses.

County is investing in support for development...

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The chart above shows the total members of Scouting in Hampshire showing the excellent

6 years of growth we have enjoyed.

Explorer numbers grew by

9%

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Nationally more girls joined Scouting in 2010 than boys, but in Hampshire only 2/5th of the gains were female youth members. Girls only form 14% of our youth membership but nearly half of our adult volunteers. No new Groups were formed in 2010, but 27 additional sections or units are now providing Scouting. Because of this, average group size rose to 72.3, but there was a wide variation in Group numbers from 256 in Hayling Island to 7 in Ropley. 121 Groups grew but 106 shrank during the year.

Hampshire Networks grew by 17 members overall with the number of members who are also leaders increasing by 31. There is however a big drop off between Explorers and Network; theories to explain this include people starting work or moving away to University. It is crucial to retain the interest of these young people, to offer them challenges through Scouting and to encourage them into leadership roles.

Nationally more girls joined

Scouting in 2010 than boys

Fellowship up by 18%

FOREWORD TO THE CENSUS REPORT BY THE COUNTY COMMISSIONER

Congratulations on another great year of growth for Hampshire Scouting!Because of all your hard work and enthusiasm throughout the year, 726 more young people in Hampshire have been able to enjoy Scouting, supported by 179 more adult leaders.

Looking forward, let me suggest four overall questions that we, as the leadership team for Hampshire Scouting, should consider and aim to answer:

a) What were the factors that led to our growth during 2009?

b) What were the challenges that restricted us growing even more during 2009?

c) If Hampshire Scouting is going to grow by 10% during 2010, what do we need to do, in Districts, Groups and Sections?

d) What support and help should County provide in order to help Districts, Groups and Sections achieve this growth?

Numbers of course aren’t everything - the quality of our Scouting is important as well. But where young people enjoy quality Scouting, more young people want to join, so numbers are a useful indicator of how we’re doing.

Good luck during 2011 - and thank you for 2010!

Adam JollansCounty Commissioner Hampshire Scouting

During the changeover from Fellowships to Active Support concerns were expressed that we would lose a lot of our supporters, but thanks to careful nurturing the numbers have risen by 18%. As the new model beds in, we are seeing more units being created for specialist support around the County.

The Census itself ran far smoother this year and thanks must go to the numerous volunteers in the Districts who have collected, collated and uploaded the thousands of statistics to make the report possible.

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This chart gives us some idea of the % of young people of each age group who are in Scouting

This chart shows the age distribution in Hampshire clearly illustrating the drop off as Scouts get older.

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Contact: Robert Stevens 01242 240736 (24hr Voice mail) or 01452 700998 (evenings) Fax 01242 240750 email [email protected] Or send a SAE to 212 Hatherley Rd, Cheltenham, Glos, GL51 6ET

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the previous Chief Scouts we have had. Everyone has brought something different to the job. They’re a tough act to follow.

What is the worst thing about Scouting?Admin type meetings that don’t achieve anything positive.

What is the best thing about Scouting?Seeing young people grow from nervous, shy individuals into ones who could take the world on and friendships.

What is your fondest memory of Scouting?Investing the Cubs on the 1st August 2007 – what a privilege. The closing ceremony for the Cubs at H007 was also pretty special.

How do you relax when you have spare time (this is a joke question)I volunteer – ha, ha! I work with Global Rock Challenge - a performing Arts programme to give young people the opportunity to get a natural high from performing on stage rather than using drugs. I also volunteer with the Royal Photographic Society as Chairman of the Licentiate distinction panel.

Where did you go for your last holiday?Rome – to take photographs!

What is your Scouting background?Joined Eling Venture Scouts in 1979 after completing my Queens Guide Award and have been with the group ever since. I offered to do a years service for my Gold DofE with the Cub Pack and have been Akela for the last 24 years! I have also held roles as DCSL and then ADC Cubs for New Forest North and for the last 8 years as County Cub Scout Advisor and ACC Cubs.

What are your non Scouting Roles? I qualified as a professional photographer. Worked in a photographic laboratory before the digital era and then freelanced doing weddings, theatrical shows and numerous PR assignments. I also photograph the local football team in action.What is your favourite campsite and why?Any campsite is good – it’s what you make of your time camping that you remember.

What would you like to achieve in your new role?

A better understanding of flexible volunteering and getting people to put it into practice. We also need to welcome people properly and thank them of course.

Who would you like to be the next Chief Scout?Anyone who can live up to

Congratulations to Vanessa who has just been appointed as Local Development Officer for Hampshire Scouts.

We asked her the usual set of questions about her Scouting life and the results are below.

INTRODUCING...... VANESSA SLAWSON

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DEVELOPMENT UPDATEBy Gordon Brakewell, ACC Development

Our Local Development Project begun on the 1st April and by the time you read this Vanessa Slawson will have started her role as our Local Development Officer.Basically her job is to work with Districts and Groups to help them with their development plans in order that we can grow Scouting in Hampshire. This could be by helping a District or Group in creating a development plan, helping a Group to recruit a Leader, advising a Group on how to recruit adults, running sessions / workshops on adult recruitment or by attending an event in a District or Group where there may be an opportunity to recruit both adults and young people.

Clearly the task is a huge one to cover a County the size of Hampshire with its 27 Districts but with your help we are aiming to achieve a significant increase in the number of adults supporting Scouting in Hampshire and this in turn will enable us to offer more Scouting to more young people.

In order for the project to be successful we need to make sure that there is a simple procedure in place that will enable us to communicate and liaise

with Districts and Groups particularly those who would like to be part of the project. Firstly we are asking each District to identify a District Development Champion, someone who is enthusiastic and motivated to help the District and the Groups within it to grow. His or her role would be to act as the link between the District and the County Development Team in coordinating and implementing the many projects that we hope to be involved in within the Districts and Groups. Some Districts have already identified such a person but if you think you may like to be involved have a word with your District Commissioner in the first instance.

Secondly we have created a simple form which we are using to identify and detail the various projects. We have already received some but we are very keen to receive more, so if you would like our help with a local project please fill out the form and send it to the County Office and one of the development team will contact you. The form is available electronically from the County Office and is soon to be placed on the County Website.

We have been planning for this unique opportunity for some time let’s take full advantage of it by working together for the benefit of the young people in Hampshire. Together we can make a difference.

What should we set as our target for growth of the movement each year? It would be brilliant if we could give every young person who wants the opportunity to be a scout the chance whatever their circumstances may be.

What’s your dream vehicle (apart from a new minibus)Chauffeur driven Bentley – don’t think the LDO budget quite stretches that far though!

What’s the Funniest thing said by a Cub:I don’t like Italian food Akela [pizza]. That’s ok I said you won’t want the ice-cream for afters then!!!

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ACC Activities - Mark Langdown

[email protected]

Hampshire Activities

PERMIT DAYS FOR WATER ACTIVITIESIf you are wishing to renew current/expired permits or want more info on the following permit days and courses please contact:

Joan Veal on [email protected]

Kayak/Canoe Permit Day 15/05/11

Venue: 25th Northam HQ, Crosshouse Hard, Soton, SO14 5GZ

Cost - £10.00 per person

Time – 9.00 for 9.30 start to approx 16.30

Please bring boating kit and a packed lunch. Drinks will be provided.

Foundation Safety & Rescue Training

COUNTY NIGHTS AWAY ADVISERS Hampshire has a team of 4 County Nights Away Advisers which support District Nights Away Advisers and DCs. The team can also conduct Nights Away Assessments if applicants are unable to arrange one locally.

North Hampshire – John Dohoo – 01252 [email protected], Odiham, Blackwater ValleySilchester, Basingstoke East, Basingstoke West, Andover, Rotherfield

Central Hampshire – Mark Dolton – 01962 [email protected], Chandlers Ford, Winchester, Southampton City, Itchen South, Itchen North

South West Hampshire – Bryan Young – 02380 [email protected] Forest North, New Forest East, New Forest South, New Forest West, Romsey

South East Hampshire – David Stemp – 02392 [email protected] East, Fareham West, Portsmouth City, Havant, Waterlooville, Gosport, Meon Valley, Petersfield

ACTIVITY ASSESSOR WORKSHOPI’m organising an Activity Assessor workshop on Sunday 6 November 2011 at Ferny Crofts. The event is open to all County Activity Assessors in Hampshire and other counties. The booking form is available on the County Website.

Please note that the £10 charge is only for those attending who aren’t County Assessors for Hampshire.

Dates – 22/05/11, 19/06/11, 3/07/11 and 11/09/11

Venue: Lakeside Country Park, Eastleigh

Time – 9.00 for 9.30 start and finishing approx 16.30

Cost £10 plus £10 for Certificate if not a BCU member or £5.00 if BCU member.Please bring suitable boating kit as you will get wet and a packed lunch.

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Activity Leadership Courses 2011

Date Course Cost Venue Contact 6-8 May (part 2)

Mountain Leader Award Training/Assessment

£240 per person North Wales Hampshire Scouts Mountaineering Team. www.hsmt.info

6-8 May Single Pitch Award Training/Assessment


6-8 May Hillwalking Permit Assessment (Terrain 1 or 2) or refresher training


14-15 May (part 1)

GNAS Archery Leader £160.00 per person

Ferny Crofts Dave King 023 8084 5092

15 May Kayak/Canoe Permit Assessment

£10.00 per person 25th Northam HQ, Southampton

Joan Veal [email protected]

21-22 May (part 2)

GNAS Archery Leader £160.00 per person

Ferny Crofts Dave King 023 8084 5092

22 May Foundation Safety & Rescue Training

£10.00 per person + £10.00 for certificate or £5 if BCU member

Lakeside Country Park, Eastleigh


4-5 June NRSA Club Instructor (Airgun) Course

TBA Hook Scout HQ, Hampshire

John Dohoo [email protected]

19 June Foundation Safety & Rescue Training




1-3 July NSRA Rifle Shooting Leader

£115 per person Ferny Crofts Dave King 023 8084 5092

3 July Foundation Safety & Rescue Training




11 September

Foundation Safety & Rescue Training




24-25 September

Caving Experience Weekend

TBA Priddy, Somerset Dave Chadwick 07768 040088 [email protected]

23-25 Sept (part 1)


£240 per person South Wales Hampshire Scouts Mountaineering Team. www.hsmt.info

23-25 Sept Walking Group Leader Award Training/Assessment


23-25 Sept Hillwalking Permit Assessment (Terrain 1) or refresher training


23-25 Sept Single Pitch Award Training/Assessment


7-9 October (part 2)



7-9 October

Single Pitch Award Training/Assessment


7-9 October

Hillwalking Permit Assessment (Terrain 1 or 2) or refresher training


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1) What activities come under the

scheme?

Water activities (except swimming &

some activities taking place on Class C

waters*), climbing/abseiling, hill walking

& mountain biking (Terrain 1 & 2**),

hovercrafting, snowsports & caving.

2) What types of permit are there?

a. Personal. These permits allow

under 18s to take part in adventurous

activities without the need for someone

with a leadership or supervisory permit

to be present.

b. Leadership. These permits allow you

to lead an activity for a group of young

people. You need to remain with the

group throughout the activity.

c. Supervisory. These permits allow

you to remotely supervise a number of

groups taking part in the activity.

3) Application Form.

Complete the Adventurous Activity

Permit application form available at

www.scouts-hants.org.uk/activities

4) Activity Assessment.

Check the Activity Leadership Course

diary to establish whether there are

any suitable assessment dates for your

chosen activity. The diary is produced in

the latest edition of HSN. If no suitable

assessment dates are available, then

contact an approved County Activity

Assessor directly to arrange a mutually

convenient assessment date. For an up

to date list of County Activity Assessors,

please visit www.scouts-hants.org.uk/

downloads

If

you can’t find an assessor in your

chosen activity, please contact the ACC

Activities at [email protected].

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5) Do you hold a National

Governing Body qualification in

your chosen activity?

If so and have you been active in that

activity in the past 5 years, a practical

assessment by the County Activity

Assessor may not be necessary.

However, you must still apply for a

permit.

HOW TO APPLY FOR AN

ADVENTUROUS ACTIVITY

PERMIT?

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COUNTY

ARCHERY

COMPETITION

2011

Area eliminators will be held in the following areas.

North Hampshire - 5th June at BasingstokeContact: Phil Smith - [email protected]

South East Hampshire - 11th June at Lyons CopseContact: Nigel Vosper - [email protected]

South West Hampshire - 26th June at Colbury Scout HQContact: Cyril Allen - [email protected]

Central Hampshire - 3rd July at St George School, SotonContact Tim Beeching - [email protected]

Final to be held on 17th July at: St Georges School, Southampton

For more details contact one of the above area advisors.

6) Is there any funding available to help me obtain an Activity Permit? Yes, Gilwell offer financial assistance to those wishing to be assessed for an activity permit, please visit www.scouts.org.uk/permitfunding In addition to this the County operate an Activity Instructor Grant scheme for those wishing to obtain a National Governing Body qualification, please visit http://www.scouts-hants.org.uk/Portal/index.php?module=pagesetter&func=viewpub&tid=17&pid=24

7) Do I need any additional Adult Training to hold a permit? You only need to have completed Module 1 – Essential Information.

8) What happens after I have been assessed by the County Activity Assessor? The assessor should return to you the assessment sheet with their recommendations given. This sheet must then be given to your DC to complete the remaining parts and issue a permit. Job done and you can start offering more adventure to young people!

*Class C Waters. Inland placid waters no more than 100m wide where surface turbulence is limited. ** Terrain 1 Below 800 metres & above 500 metres or more than 30 minutes from a road. Terrain 2 over 800 metres or includes scrambling or over 3 hours from road.

4) Activity Assessment.

Check the Activity Leadership Course

diary to establish whether there are

any suitable assessment dates for your

chosen activity. The diary is produced in

the latest edition of HSN. If no suitable

assessment dates are available, then

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However, you must still apply for a

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CONGRATULATIONS FROM ADAM TO:Gosport Gang Show on an amazing show, from the showstopping song and dance numbers to the dazzling costumes, and from the four-minute panto to the spectacular Carnival, the show set a fantastic pace and quality which kept going through the whole evening and left the whole audience wanting more.

Bramshill Ninjas on their new Scout Network, launched on Tuesday by an enthusiastic group of former Explorers at a barbeque on Hartley Wintney - good luck for an exciting year of activiites !

Roverang and the cast from Itchen South and North and Southampton City on an immensely enjoyable and toe-tapping show, produced by two former Brownie stars of Roverang, and this year including a special scene by the Beavers.

72nd Portsmouth Beavers on presenting Chief Scout’s Bronze Awards and for a lively and enthusiastic end-of-term meeting.

The Heritage Team on a great and busy open day at Hedge End, sharing the rich history and mementos of Hampshire Scouting.

Romsey Scouts and Guides on their St George’s Day parade on a glorious

afternoon on Sunday, well supported by both Groups and the local community, and with five Silver Acorns presented to leaders by Mark Tarry, Deputy Chief Commissioner of England and a former Romsey leader.

NEW SWIMMING RULESBy Mark Langdown

As part of the ongoing review of all Scouting activities, the rules on swimming have been amended. The new, simplified arrangements will ensure that running such activities is easier for leaders. The details can be found at www.scouts.org.uk/swimmingupdates.

The main changes are:

Paddling has been clarified and requires no qualification by leaders

No further qualifications are required in instances where a lifeguard is provided (including swimming pools and beaches)

Swimming in pools and Class C waters are now managed in line with other Class C water activities. No qualifications are required by leaders

Swimming in all other open waters (B1 and higher) has been simplified and safety cover can be provided by either: A water activities permit holder (when following the guidelines outlined in the swimming factsheet) Or someone who holds the Royal Life Saving Society Water Safety Management Programme (WSMP) or any equivalent or higher award.

Full guidance is available in the swimming factsheet

L-R Stewart Buswell, Mark Tarry, Jacky Betteridge, Darren Reed (DC) Margaret Cantelo, Steve Woodrow, Howard Chandler

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Meon Valley District on their St George’s Day Parade at Shedfield on a lovely sunny afternoon, for the triple-act by the vicars andministers, and for the games, assault course and tugs-of-wars which followed.

4th Itchen South (Netley) Sea Scouts for their narrow-boating camp and warm welcome to me and the local DC on our surprise visit.

ODIHAM DISTRICT SCOUTERS RECOGNISED BY COMMUNITYThe efforts of five scouters from Odiham District were recognised at this year’s Hart Volunteer Recognition Event held at the Harlington Centre, Fleet on Wednesday, 13 April, which was hosted by the Chairman of Hart District Council, Cllr Colin Ive. The event, which was run in conjunction with Hart Volunteer Bureau, was held to recognise and celebrate the contribution made by the large number of people who give up their time for voluntary work across the district.

Nominees were called up in alphabetical order to receive a certificate of appreciation from Cllr Ives and it was great, albeit a bit of a fluke , to see four scouters in succession make their way to the stage – Jannette McElarney (ADC Cub Scouts and Akela 29th (Pondtail) Scout Group); Dave Millen (GSL 6th and 100th Scout Groups); and Ray and Pat Oldham (respectively GSL and Akela 22nd Scout Group). The fifth award winner was Dave Owen (GSL 2nd Odiham Scout Group and lately District Appointments Secretary) was unfortunately unable to attend the event to receive his certificate in person. Odiham District Chairman, Wyn Roberts, said “The efforts of all our volunteers was recognised recently at our Centenary

New Forest South at their open air St George’s Service in the New Forest

VISITING AGMS AND ST GEORGE’S DAYSBy Teresa Ginn

Congratulations to New Forest south on a very successful St Georges day parade, there were many happy faces as we met in the sun to parade to a small service at Wilverly. Afterwards a BBQ and homemade cakes were welcomed by all and a great chance to chat, well done to all involved.

Congratulations to all in Itchen South district on having a very successful AGM, with a good turnout of leaders and plenty of laughter the event went well with lots of awards being given out. The beaver sign outside was wonderful, and I look forward to hearing about Itchen South’s scouting adventures.

Thank you to both districts for making me feel so welcome.

Parade but it was marvellous to see the recognition being given to our leaders from the wider community”.

Another Scouting winner at the Event was Ray Bunce (GSL 3rd Bramshill Scout Group). Congratulations to all our award winners.

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NEW COUNTY COURSE ADMINISTRATOR:By: Martin Rudd

I am delighted to announce that Gene Burgoyne has agreed to take up the role of County Course Administrator from 1st March 2011, when all applications from leaders to undertake training should go via Gene. His address is 31 Kingsway, Aldershot, Hampshire. GU11 3PF and his email address will be [email protected]

I know Gene is very computer literate and will want to move towards as much being undertaken electronically as possible. He will also be able to support the project team looking at the move towards the ‘online’ management of training in Hampshire, and be able to support the system afterwards. I know you will join with me in wishing Gene success in this role.

TRAINING MODULES DELIVERED ‘IN DISTRICT’:By Martin Rudd Just a reminder that all training modules delivered ‘in District’ (i.e. those not listed on the County Delivery module listing on the website) must be authorised by the County Training Manager. This is done by completion of the Learning Experience Authoristaion Request (LEAR) form available for download on the training website and sent to the CTM at least 3 weeks prior to any date - this includes all M10 - First Response Training run at District level. Please also remember that only presenters who have, or are working towards M29 - Presenting, can deliver Scouting training modules, although Red Cross/St.John’s Ambulance qualified First Aid trainers can deliver M10 - if in doubt please ask.

LEADER TRAINING 2011MODULE UPDATE

28/04/2011

May – June 2011 Modules update As of 21/04/2011

RAG KEYRunning G

Likely to be cancelled if no more booked on ACancelled R

Date Module Module Title Location Nos. RAG Comments

May6 16 Introduction to Residential Experiences FCrofts 24 G

7/8 38 Skills for Residential Experiences FCrofts 22 G

14 H2 Safeguarding Awareness Workshop Hook 2 R CANCELLED

14 15 Challenging Behaviour Hook 8 G14 Young People Today 8 G19 International 6 G

15 24 Managing Adults Eastleigh 3 A Maybe cancelled unless another 4 by 15th April

21 13 Growing the Movement (Leaders) Hook 9 G

22 17 Activities Out of Doors South East 17 G 18 Practical Skills 16 G

June19 5 Fundamental Values Hook 3 A needs 8-10 to run by 27 May

7 Valuing Diversity 2 A needs 8-10 to run by 27 May

26 H2 Safeguarding Awareness Workshop Hilsea 0 A Needs 10 to run.

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Are you young, keen to learn new skills, hardworking and passionate about the outdoors?

At Ferny Crofts we are currently looking to take on 2 Bursary Students. The scheme provides for young people to learn more about running an activity centre with the opportunity to take part in nationally recognised training schemes.

Current Busary Student Jack reckons it was “awesome”. He admitted “The scheme has made me grow up a lot and made me realise what I want to do with my life.”

40% of your time will be spent working with the Ferny Crofts team and the remaining 60% will be spent on personal development.

Personal development means different things to different people and to Jack it meant a lot of outdoor activities training. “I have done a lot of Climbing training for walls and towers and recently we all went to North Wales to do our Mountain Leader (ML) training. Then we went to the Lakes together for 2 weeks to get some experience towards the ML qualification.”

Board and lodgings will be provided at Ferny Crofts and a grant of £60 a week is paid to cover out of pocket expenses.

DON’T HANG AROUND! JOIN THE FERNY CROFTS BURSARY SCHEME!

Jack practising his climbing skill while Rob

practises his photography skills

The scheme starts in September and lasts for 10 months with the possibility of full time employment over the summer months providing activities for the thousands of Scouts who will be camping at Ferny Crofts.

If you want to know more then contact Ferny Crofts on 02380 845092 or [email protected], Rob and Jack will be happy to tell all

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NEW CLIMBING WALL AT LYONS COPSE

Artists impression of how the wall will look.

One of the of the Lord Mayor of Winchester’s charities was Lyons Copse campsite near Fareham and with part of his donation a new traverse climbing wall (it is so called because you can climb up the wall traverse over it and down the other side) has been installed for us all to use. It is an all-weather kit and is outside throughout the year.

Mick Read will be making the formal opening of the wall at 10 am on Saturday 30th April 2011 where a cheese and wine reception will be laid on.

If you couldn’t make the opening then come along and check out the new addition to Lyons Copse.

Bookings can be made at:http://www.lyonscopse.

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The roof is about halfway on on the residential block, and final coverings are starting to go onto the multi activity hall. Concrete was being poured to lay the floor of the new canoe store as well today, so all in all a LOT is happening on site.

We had a visit today as well from representatives of the Southampton SSAGO (Student Scout and Guide Organisation) who have booked a camp and residential in for February, taking over the entire site with over 200 in camp. All the representatives were impressed by the work going on and are looking forward to returning in August to see the finished site.

We saw today a mock-up of the final cedar wood cladding which will cover the buildings, and which will blend into the surrounding woodlands nicely.

At the end of April the existing

UPDATES FROM THE RUNWAYS END BLOG

scout hall will be shut down for refurbishment so the next few months are going to to a tight fit in Harland lodge. Please bear with us during this time it will pass. To compensate you will start to see the new activities being built on and around Warf Copse – exciting times.

Don’t forget we are taking bookings now, so if you have particular dates you would like to visit, get your bookings in soon.

You can read the blog at:http://runwaysend.wordpress.com/

Bookings can be made at:www.runways-end.org.uk/

The activity area from the copse

Activites and service area

The New Logo!

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2011FOREST SURVIVAL

10th August

9am - 5pm

Fire Lighting

Survival Cooking

Shelter building

Adventure Hike

ACTIVITY DAYS

To make a booking: [email protected]

Tel 02380 845092

TARGET ADVENTURE

24th August

9am - 5pm

Archery

Rifle Shooting

Adventure Challenge

Build a Ballista!

TREE TOP CHALLENGE

17th August

9am - 5pm

Tree Climbing

Crate Stack

Climbing and Abseiling

Team Challenge Games

£28

Suitable for ages 8 to 14 years

£28

£28

www.fernycrofts.org.uk

Download - HSN May 2011

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