hampshire scout news october 2011
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Welcome to my second edition of HSN. This month I have assembled news from all around the County and caught up with Expedition news that has arrived in my inbox.TRANSCRIPT
HampshireScout News
October 2011
Southampton City District Explorers Gilwell 24 Hampshire Stawberry Jams22nd world Scout Jamboree
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4. Adam’s BitThe County Commissioner speaks to the County.
5. BeaversCelebrating 25 years.
8. Cubs Gosport District Cubs.
10. ScoutsRecord breaking win!
13. ExplorersGilwell 24.
16. NetworkWhat’s new?
19. JamboreeFriends for life!
23. DenmarkThe report back.
28. Staff Officer Scouts honoured by County
Inspection time.
30. Who’s newQuestions and answers.
contentsabout 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.
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SEA ScoutiNg Hampshire, and Water Activities for AllSea Scouting started in Hampshire, and it’s being thriving here ever since.
Perhaps it’s the weekly adventure which water activities offer to Scouts which makes it so attractive, or it might to do with the teamwork, or maybe it’s the chance for real responsibility at an early age.
Today there’s widespread interest in Sea Scouting across the County, from the coast to the rivers and lakes. We have 11 RN recognised Sea Scout Groups, more than any other County, and many other fine Sea Scouting Groups.
Recently I’ve been lucky enough to see Sea Scouting in action at a variety of events around Hampshire:
• 4th New Forest North (Eling) had their on-the-water RN inspection at Testwood Lakes, and passed with flying colours next to their new headquarters which is currently under construction
• Hundreds of Scouts, leaders and parents attended the County Pulling Regatta at Testwood Lakes two days later, with keen competition and lots of enthusiasm
• This was then followed a week later by 2nd Fareham Sea Scouts holding a joint Regatta with their neighbouring Boating Club on Fareham Creek
• We said farewell and thankyou to Lt Cdr David Griffiths, the retiring Staff Officer Scouts, with a Guard of Honour from RN recognised Groups.
But water activities aren’t just for Sea Scouts. There’s many opportunities for everyone to get involved – from Hampshire Scout Canoe Club, to District Water Activity Centres such as those in Itchen South and Portsmouth, to activities on board SS Shieldhall in Southampton, to the Discovery Sailing Project with their ocean-going yachts.
We’ve just set up a Hampshire Water Activities Forum to help promote and enable water activities in Scouting. Come along to their first meeting at 7:30pm on 1st November in Pauline’s Lodge at Cricket Camp and find out the amazing variety of water activities on offer.
And take to the water…
Adam, County Commissioner, Hampshire Scouting
AdAm’S Bit
Big BEAvEr cELEBrAtES 25
yEArS oF BEAvEr ScoutiNg iN
cHANdLErS Ford diStrict
Chip, Hampshire’s Big Beaver mascot,
had a very busy time in Chandlers
Ford District during April and May.
Firstly, he paraded with all the
members of the District at their St
Georges’ Day parade on 17th April.
DISTRICT CAMP 2011
Butchers Coppice, Dorset
Chip was then invited to the District
camp by the District Commissioner
He was very much in demand at
Butcher’s Coppice over the 4 day May
Bank holiday camp.
He arrived with the Beavers for a day
visit on the Sunday and very quickly
joined in all of the activities.
This included trampolining, archery
and the agility course, although he
gave the Monkey bridge and abseiling
a miss.
During the day Chip met many of the
close to 400 members of the District
at the Camp and was welcomed by
everyone with a hug and a big cheer.
At the end of a long, but enjoyable day,
Big Beaver joined the Beaver Scouts
and a contingent of invited Brownies
and Leaders at a camp fire.
After waving the Beavers goodbye,
Chip wandered off for a well earned
rest before his next engagement
elsewhere in the County.
Thank you Chip and see you soon!
celebrating 25 years
We are very lucky to have all our groups within this
district situated very close to the New Forest and
the beach. All of the groups make the most of these
facilities and go out to enjoy them as much as possible,
weather permitting of course. They may just go out
for a walk or some games or go on wide games with
the other sections in their Group. One Group spent an
evening on Hythe Pier. They walked its length and then
came back on the little train, a good way of doing the
transport badge. Others have had bar-b-q’s and been
treasure hunting on the beach.
When the weather does not allow outside activities one
Group decided to have a Grand Prix. Lots of remote
control cars were used and a track built around their
headquarters. A superb time was had by all and Leaders
as well.
The Silver Anniversary this year for Beavers was a
time for Celebration. Many of the Groups had their
own party, but as a District we held a Birthday Party,
in August, at Jungle Jeans in Southampton. A fantastic
time was had by all. Chip Beaver made an appearance
and joined in the fun. One Beaver was heard to ask
if he really was a real Beaver. Another Beaver quickly
replied that of course he wasn’t real as real Beavers
don’t have a zip in their back. The joy of young logic.
Most of our Beaver Sections join in with activities with
the other Sections in their groups. Visiting camps,
sleep overs and family camps. Long may this continue.
As a District we are hoping to join in with some of the
other District activities run for Cubs and Scouts in the
near future.
Janice Gordon
ADC Beavers New Forest East
NEW ForESt EASttHE SiLvEr ANNivErSAry
dAtES For tHE diAry
As a District Gosport Cub Scouts have been very active throughout the year. They have taken on many challenges within their Groups, and supported the District well in all our events. Our District events have ranged from sponsoring and decorating a Christmas tree for our local Church Tree Festival, in which all decorations were handmade and had a Scouting theme applicable to Cubs, to our Annual Chess and Football competitions. Our Annual Sports Day took place in June, which included, sprint races, three legged, skipping, relay, marathon and team races, with the big ball, against the clock. Winners received the cup, and runners up received the shield. Each participant also received a certificate.
All points earned from competitions go towards the George and Doris Long Trophy which is then presented on St. George’s Day to the Cub Pack with the highest points. Follow-ing on in the afternoon of Sports Day we had a picnic break and then we went on to do components of the Athletes badge, to give the opportunity to a few of the packs who do not have the facilities to do this. It was a busy but enjoyable day had by all. Cubs have also enjoyed rifle shooting, archery and the Sedan Chair Race. Our next event will be our Themed Cooking Competition which will be held in November.
Chris Pollard (ADC Gosport.)
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 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
Don’t forget this year’s Join-in-Jamboree programme ideas Contact:
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]
_________________________________________________________________
Hampshire County Cub Scout
Programme 2011/12
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 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
Don’t forget this year’s Join-in-Jamboree programme ideas Contact:
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]
_________________________________________________________________
Hampshire County Cub Scout
Programme 2011/12
gosport district cubs
URC Church, London Street, Basingstoke RG21 7NU on Saturday 12th November from 10.00 to 16.00
This year Scouts from Hampshire and other counties have again travelled widely including Sweden for the World Jamboree, elsewhere in Europe and in Africa. Reports from some of these travels and expeditions will be given at our 15th annual International workshop In Basingstoke.
The day’s program will also include reports on Water Aid, Fairtrade, and how the Scouting community can encourage parents and friends to support this practical means of helping producers in the third world. The workshop will provide ample ideas and activities for the International Program zone. This will be an opportunity to network with people who have an interest in International awareness.
Leaders planning trips abroad will find that others who have completed successful trips have an abundance of practical information that they can pass on. Lunch will be followed by a guest speaker and an open forum.
The £10 fee covers all refreshments, a buffet lunch and a handout of relevant information. The URC church is in the centre of Basingstoke only a few minutes walk from the rail and bus stations. Long term parking is available in New Road, 100m from URC. Suitable for Explorer and Network Scouts as well as leaders.
Roger Lillicrap16 Cranford Park DriveYateley GU46 6JR01252 871313 [email protected]
Rayner MayerInternational Adviser9 Heathwood CloseYateley GU46 7TP01252 [email protected]
HamPSHiRe ScouTiNg
15tH ANNuAL iNtErNAtioNAL
WorkSHoP
Saturday 17 September saw the 23rd annual great River Race, which comprised over 300 crews in a variety of boats from gigs to Dragon Boats in a rowing race 21 miles upstream from London Docklands to Ham in Richmond.
record breaKinG win
For Hamble Sea ScoutS
gReaT RiVeR Race LoNDoN
Three Teams of six from Hamble Sea Scouts, in their Bursledon Gigs, again took part in this year’s event and it was a spectacle to behold. With craft from all over the world taking part, the Hamble Sea Scouts were well represented with not only the Sea Scout teams but also the Hand Family gig ‘Mistress’ with another two Hamble Sea Scouts aboard, and the Bursledon Blades Team with a Leader onboard.
Each Team comprised four oarsmen, a cox and a passenger.The Hamble Sea Scout Teams all acquitted themselves very well and took the following line honours
Exorcet – Hamble Sea Scout A-Team – Winner of the Scout Affiliated Class NB this was a record breaking 6 wins in a row in this class for the Hamble Sea Scouts.Point Source – Hamble Sea Scout Ladies Crew – Second Place - U18 Class Schmitt – Hamble Sea Scout Under14 Crew – Winner U14 Class – Second in the U16 Class
All the Hamble Sea Scout Gig teams benefited from their shore side support drivers, who after seeing the race off, had to beat a hasty traverse across London towing empty trailers bouncing along behind them, to be at the finish line ready to bring the boats home, oddly a journey that took the same time to complete by car as it did by boat, with the drivers arriving just as the first Hamble boat crossed the line. The supporters were kept informed of the race progress, by Leaders back home
a huge Well done to you all.
who were unable to attend, but who tracked the teams on the internet via www.greatriverrace.co.uk and the GPS units the organisers had issued to each entry and so could watch the race unfold in real time.Other supporters dashed from bridge to bridge via the underground to cheer on the crews and eventually all the Hamble Rowers, supporters and drivers were reunited back at Ham for the finish and resulting celebrations.
Told you it was fun - Ed Fancy yourself as a bit of a rower? Well, get yourself into shape for the next challenge which is the Hamble River Raid 12th May 2012 a 5 mile Gig rowing race on the Hamble River. Come and prove it. See http://www.hambleriverraid.com
Great Race HistoryStarting from scratch in 1988 the first Great River Race was run, 72 entrants chose more than 20 boat types representing six countries. Since then the Race has gone from strength to strength. While quadrupling in size, it has attracted such fascinating entries as an Hawaiian outrigger war canoe, a Viking longboat, Norwegian scow, Canadian C-8 canoe, Chinese dragon boat, and numerous Cornish pilot and other gigs, skiffs, and cutters. And this year a new Shallop and a Thames Wherry (both constructed along traditional lines especially for the Race) and the world’s oldest racing rowing boat, the ‘Royal Oak’ built in Co. Down, Northern Ireland, at the beginning of 1800s. It really has become a truly international event with crews coming from America, Canada, Croatia, Holland, Italy, Sweden, France, Germany, Ireland, and the Channel Islands, as well as all over the UK.
With entries now nudging 350 boats carrying some 3,000-odd competitors, racing for 35 trophies watched by an estimated 30,000 spectators The Great River Race has become the biggest and most prestigious event of its kind in Europe.
“my memory of the day would be us supporters standing on Westminster Bridge, in the thunder, lighting and pouring rain
awaiting them to pass under the bridge”.
It was a sunny
afternoon when the
70th Portsmouth
Scout Group arrived at
Tolmers in Hertfordshire
on 6th August 2011.
After unloading the
trailer that was packed
ready for a weeks worth
of camping we set to
work pitching camp.
When we finished we
had a glorious campsite
that was well worth
the hard work. We
noticed that some
people were wearing
cow Neckerchiefs and
we thought that was
strange, but then we
had to wear one as it
was part of the camp
uniform. So from then
on it was all fun and
games (except maybe
the washing up) as we
went to flag down in
our Cowboy and Indian
costumes, shouting
“yeeha”. We found out it
involved campfire skits,
some sing along songs
and a jail that we could
nominate a Leader to
be put in and then get
soaked. We all went to
our tents looking forward
to what tomorrow would
bring.
We got up early for
a delicious cooked
breakfast and were
ready for a day of all
out activities at Tolmers.
Probably the hardest
part of the day was
choosing the activities,
as there were so many
great things to choose
from like archery, rifle
shooting, the rock (a
rotating climbing wall),
laser tag, climbing wall,
zorbing, rope-a-phobia,
bungee trampoline,
sailing, kayaking,
swimming, backwoods
cooking, scout craft,
giant slide, splash pool,
coconut tree climb and
much, much more.
After two days of fun
activities, delicious food
and playing the guitar
we then went to London
for the day. On the way
we saw many plush
and expensive cars.
We visited many places
including Buckingham
Palace and the Queen
was in as the flag was
flying and we also visited
the natural history
museum. Once we got
back to the campsite we
had to find firewood for
the Explorers to burn
and we returned with
massive logs for them to
chop and saw.
Thursday and Friday
continued to be just as
good as the rest of the
week, going to many
activities. However
Friday was the best of
them all. We got the rest
of our money to spend
in the tuck shop, we had
a disco in the evening
with a foam party and
at flag down we soaked
Miss Wemberley (the
Tolmers Camp Leader)
because she didn’t go
in jail all week! Finally
on Saturday we packed
up and left but the mini
bus stank because that
morning the cooks had
cooked about 40 hard
boiled eggs and there
were only about 5
people that took some
so they had about
7-10 eggs each!!!!!!
Ben Pickup and
Charlie CraddockSum
mer
fun
Summer fun
giLWELL 24
SoutHAmPtoN city diStrict ExPLorErS
Gilwell 24 this year saw Atlantis and Enterprise join forces for a very enjoyable weekend of activities. For some it was a return to Gilwell and for others it was their first time. Arrival on Friday evening saw a well oiled machine swing into action with a pitch secured and tents being erected as Cheryl went off and obtained the necessary passes, paperwork and the all-important Gilwell 24 t-shirt.
Saturday morning 0900 hours it all started – 24 hours of non-stop activities. This year there was a funfair, trapeze, segways, quad bikes, mountain boarding, shooting, climbing and a whole host of various stalls and activity stations. There was a disco in the evening. Essex police put in an appearance and gave Explorers the opportunity to throw wooden blocks and wet sponges at them. The Army supplied an assault course. There was an outdoor heated swimming pool for scuba and swimming sessions. Sunday 0900 hours saw some very tired Explorers at the closing ceremony. It was then a decamp and head for home.
Jake and Ben Parker have made it onto the Scout Association Facebook page climbing in the rafters of the Lid.
Beth, Ollie and Ben Newson have made it onto the pages of the British Youth Council found at Scouts@BYC.
A big thanks to Cheryl for all her work organising another Gilwell 24 and for Amanda driving the kit up and helping out over the weekend.
We took 9 Explorers to Gilwell 24. Can we increase the numbers in 2012? The dates are already set for 6th – 8th July. Visit the website for more details www.gilwell24.infoKennet & Avon canal trip
kENNEt & AvoN cANAL triP
SoutHAmPtoN city diStrict ExPLorErS
In August, Enterprise went for three days to the Kennet & Avon Canal joined by Jake from Atlantis. Monday saw us arrive at HQ, load up the trailers with kit, kayaks and canoes and head of to Devizes Wharf. On arrival boats were unloaded and lunch was had before we set of for the 8 mile paddle to Honeystreet. Arriving at our first night’s campsite – The Barge Inn, we quickly set up camp and got dinner underway. The beauty of this campsite is that it is right next to the canal.
Entertainment was provided by a group camping next to us but at 0200 hours the singing was not very welcome. We got our own back in the form of getting up at 0800 hours to make breakfast, organise the boats and break camp. It is amazing how much noise can be generated by these activities.
Another 8 mile paddle to Wooton Rivers on the Tuesday with a lunch break at Pewsey Wharf saw day two completed. We pulled out at this point and loaded up the trailer to head to our second campsite a couple of miles away at Bruce Arms. Wednesday we broke camp and headed for home.
For most of the group this was their first kayak and canoe trip over a couple of days covering this distance. All had a good time including the leaders and a basis on which to build for future trips.
SURVIVAL CAMP 2011
HANNEMS COPSE, Nr CRONDALL, HAMPSHIRE
18 – 20 NOV 2011
HAMPSHIRE EXPLORERS AND WILDERNESS
ESSENTIAL SURVIVAL SCHOOL WOULD LIKE
TO INVITE ANY EXPLORER WHO THINKS THEY
ARE UP TO IT, TO JOIN US ON THE
THE HAMPSHIRE SURVIVAL CHALLENGE THIS WILL BE A FULL SURVIVAL WEEKEND WHICH WILL TRAIN AND TEST YOUR
INDIVIDUAL SKILLS.
THE COURSE WILL BE RUN BY FULLY QUALIFIED SURVIVAL INSTRUCTORS FROM THE
WILDERNESS ESSENTIALS SURVIVAL SCHOOL AND HAMPSHIRE EXPLORERS.
FOR MORE DETAILS CONTACT;
MIKE BAXTER 07979 334679 [email protected] OR
GUS ANGUS [email protected]
SURVIVAL CAMP 2011
HANNEMS COPSE, Nr CRONDALL, HAMPSHIRE
18 – 20 NOV 2011
HAMPSHIRE EXPLORERS AND WILDERNESS
ESSENTIAL SURVIVAL SCHOOL WOULD LIKE
TO INVITE ANY EXPLORER WHO THINKS THEY
ARE UP TO IT, TO JOIN US ON THE
THE HAMPSHIRE SURVIVAL CHALLENGE THIS WILL BE A FULL SURVIVAL WEEKEND WHICH WILL TRAIN AND TEST YOUR
INDIVIDUAL SKILLS.
THE COURSE WILL BE RUN BY FULLY QUALIFIED SURVIVAL INSTRUCTORS FROM THE
WILDERNESS ESSENTIALS SURVIVAL SCHOOL AND HAMPSHIRE EXPLORERS.
FOR MORE DETAILS CONTACT;
MIKE BAXTER 07979 334679 [email protected] OR
GUS ANGUS [email protected]
This special issue of GNet update is also for Hampshire’s Explorer Scouts as well as our 200+ Scout Network members. To all who have had the great experience that is the World Scout Jamboree and to those who have enjoyed many other expeditions through-out this and past summers.How do you follow that? Continue with your Explorer Scouting or Scout Network adventure by joining in your Unit, District, County and UK programme. There are also plenty of international opportunities for you to take an active part in.
Belize with HSX - Canada Moot – Roverway - Denmark 2012 Jamboree Essex 2012 Jamboree - Japan 2015 USA 2019 - Iceland Moot
Suisse Adventure twenty thirteen - many many many more
Contact us for more information or look it up via...
international Newsletter August 2011The latest International Updates Newsletter and International Opportunities document are now available to view.
read the August 2011 international opportunities documenthttp://scouts.org.uk/documents/International/InternationalUpdates/int%20opps%20August%202011.pdf
From the uk HQ (gilwell) international teamhttp://scouts.org.uk/documents/International/InternationalUpdates/August%202011%20DOC%20edit%20final.pdf
WHAt’S NEW
GNet Act!ve meeting For Network Programme co-ordinators
Sunday October 9th from 7:30pm at Windhover Inn, Bursledon, Southampton (J8 M27)
Scout Network Focus group - the Programme Saturday 08 October 4:30 for 5pm - 7pm Gordon Brown Activity Centre, Ridge Lane, Hook, RG27 9AT Free refreshments, free dinner, free activityThe UK Programme team are currently in the midst of looking at the programme and making sure it is still up to date and relevant, identifying any gaps and such like along with how we involve young people. They have currently adopted a variety of methods for members to engage with them about the programme including Your Programme, Your Voice surveys, the Your Programme, Your Voice Facebook page, focus groups with adults, and they will have some activities in the October/November supplements and they would like to undertake some focus groups with young people. Hampshire Scout Network members will be able to attend a focus group in October, during the Youth Council weekend, to discuss the programme with the UK programme team? Topics would include:• The Scout Network Programme generally• What Scouting should provide 18 – 25 year olds• The top awards – Queen’s Scout Award and Explorer Belt Award• Youth involvement in the programme and scouting generally
If you would like to get involved please contact your co-Chair, Jason Ledwich E: [email protected] M: 078 9412 0479
Gnet team meeting
Tell us about your international adventureHave you taken young people abroad recently? If so, please leave a review of your trip on Globe Trekker to assist others with their trip and expedition planning. Globe Trekker is a one-stop-shop for travel information, overseas reviews and a great way to plan your next adventure. Visit www.scouts.org.uk/globetrekker now.
Don’t forget to also tell all via....HSN (Hampshire Scout News) - [email protected] (Hampshire Scout Network newsletter) - [email protected] local Group and District - ask your District team Queen’s Golden Jubilee badgeCan now be worn on your uniform. Get yours from your District Badge secretary or ask us to help you get one.
Welcome District Scout Network LeadersRomsey, Sarah Beaman and Fareham East, Kim Rennison. Plus Fareham East are re-starting with a launch planned for early 2012.
UK HQ AGMCongratulations to Fi Durrant, your County Scout Network co-Chair on being appointed as youth rep on the Scout Association Board. Check out this new recruiting video featuring Fi and our Youth Council member Stephen, http://www.scouts.org.uk/news/435/new-recruitment-video-for-local-scouting
Join
us Hampshire Scout Network
t/text: 077 7228 9061 Facebook: Scout Network Hampshire t: 02380 847847 e: [email protected]: Scouts-hants.org.uk/network
LET’S TALK ABOUT IT!
The Scout Association Registered Charity Number(s) 306101 (England and Wales) and SC038437 (Scotland)
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Scout Network Focus Group - The Programme Saturday 08 October 4:30pm for 5pm Start
The UK (Gilwell) Scout Programme Team needs your help to know what you think about the Scout Network programme. 7pm Free dinner and possible overnight stay
Hosted by Hampshire Scout Network Gordon Brown Activity Centre Ridge Lane Rotherwick (Nr Hook) RG27 9AT Facebook event: Free Dinner, Free Overnight Accommodation
call Jason Ledwich County Scout Network Co-Chair on 075 9594 6081 or Ray Noice CSNC on 079 6858 6344 or email [email protected]
www.scouts-hants.org.uk/network
Sweden 2011: WSJ + HSJ (unit 40) = Fun with Amazing adventures & Frienships 4 Life! 40,000 participants, 166 nations, 18 sub-camps, 19 days away at the World Scout Jamboree (WSJ) and asscociated experiences - having had a two year lead up with 8 training events! Wow what excitment and where to start with all our amazing experiences along the way!The Hampshire Strawberry Jams, along with Eureka, Allsorts and Connect-4’s patrol and some IST had such a spectacular send off from Pax Hill (Baden Powells former home, near Bentley). The whole county team did us proud and we all felt very excited.
the Jamboree“changing the World”The Opening Ceremony was a spectacular affair with Bear Grylls, UK Chief Scout abseiling onto the stage with a message that we in Scouting are a “world wide force for good”. Every country flag was represented on stage, bands, acts, History of Sweden in cartoons and a moving message from a Astronaut/Scout from an International Space Station, with all the participants buzzing in the audience. Greg Wilgar said “the flag procession was best with big continguents getting big cheers” and the rain didn’t dampen our spirits.Sub-camp life, the Swedish way in Patrols was good fun and our 4 patrol leaders who all really rose to the challenge with Sonnie Emeney being our most organised and William Tongs-Kettering (known to us all as Asbo) as our most scouting PL . Never had we done so many prioneering structures for everything, from washing lines to stands; re-cycling (nothing could be thrown away with 7 different
types of recycling bins as Lynden Rickwood and Felix de Wattripont are unit experts and received the trophy of a mini recycled wheely bin). Shopping for our daily food, preparing recipes from the infamous WSJ Cook Book. Our Town Local Supermarket was even visited by the King of Sweden no less. One of the fun evenings was a dinner swop with different patrols, so half of us hosted a Swedish half for dinner, whilst the other half, as one of Dan Preddy’s best bit was “Czech dinner, playing their games and eating their food”. As Jacob Brennan, our fluent linguist said “be as friendly as possible as it’s a once in a life-time chance”. “Changing the World” was not only the Jamboree song but also the objective with different days of structured activities around Earth, People, Global Development and our unit definately thought “Quest was Best”, with an adventure and patrol challenges through time such as an assault course and maze. A Dream activity happened at night time too. The young people realised how they can help change and influence a better future with activities like Protection from the Land Mines, activities focused on peace and harmony and Raffa Raffa creating a new culture. There were such diverse cultures and ways of life, and yet so many said how well everyone got on. Emma Hale felt “it was so good to be able to ‘High Five’ different cultures and have scouting in common”. Ellie Ridge found it was really
Friends life!the Jamboree
rewarding to be able to show how to tie a friendship knot in a Necker to someone who couldn’t speak english, to show that language isn’t a barrier and scouting acts can be an enabler to friendships. Necker and Badge swopping was such fun and great way to make new friends. Our distinctive neckers that looked like strawberries were highly sought after. Half way through Ed Smith was asked how many of our brightly coloured badges he’d swopped and his response “at least 40!”. Jack Golden achieved one of the prized swops with a Mexican sombero and Chris Smith with a whole Egyptian traditional scout outfit and Helen Coyte assistant leader managed to get all 89 UK Unit badges!Camp-in-Camp, endorsed the theme of “Simply Scouting” and for many was their favourite part with a slice of Swedish tranquility, experiencing Scandinavian culture, kindness and camp close to nature...a bit of time out in patrols too where everyone enjoyed themselves (including those who stayed at a campsite near a Nudist beach and the patrol who were kept up to 1.30am as the bomb squad had to dispose of a mortar bomb a Swedish Scout had dug up!) It was nice to get away from the hustle of the main Jamboree site at to experience some true Swedish or Norwegian scouting at close hand. Activities included a lot of lake swimming, canoeing, pioneering, activities like kite making, cooking on open fires and a traditional campfire in the evening. Cultural Day was quite an experience. This was a chance for each country to show other countries in the Jamboree a snapshot of their
traditions, food and culture, with activities such as Swedish Karaoke, Brazilian Carnival Mask-making and American T-shirt printing. The Italians baked Pizza and made Pasta, Japanese with Sushi and Texans rustled up Tacos and it was even possible to sit down and drink Arabic tea with the Saudi Arabians, although of course they weren’t drinking as they were in Ramadan!The HSJs laid on a spread of Jam Sandwiches and rolls, Fruitcake and Strawberry Haribo. Our corner plot made a popular destination and with our striking strawberry theme with banners and our own little strawberry garden with watering can. We had a lot of visitors!“One of the most meaningful experiences was welcoming an impromptu visit from the Ugandans who had cycled to the Jamboree with the help of Hampshire fundraising and were able to come and share dinner with our unit and hearing about their adventures was very inspirational”, said Abbie Tooley.The Jamboree was in beautiful woodland and we’ll never forget the scenery and some of the wildlife, the earwigs that got everywhere and Sophie Gilman and Lizzie Phippard with their “Taming of the Shrew” incident in their tent when Josh Cleall, Assistant Leader came to the rescue!Leaving the Jamboree was a little surreal, with an overnight thunderstorm, our 28x25m plot where we had lived for 12 days looked very bare after we had broken camp. The closing ceremony was an explosion of fireworks, concert, a visit from the Swedish King and the band Europe playing ‘The Final Countdown’ although sadly in the rain!
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Scouts' Question Time 19 November 2011 10:30am to 5:15pm
Feel ignored by the system? Think MPs don't care about you and your friends? Well, this is your chance to get heard at Scouts' Question Time. Join us to learn campaigning and debating skills and put them to the test in the afternoon at Scouts' QT with some well known panellists.
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[ ]Raising money for the Jamboree made me realise how generous people were and how supportive they were of the Scouting movement.
The day of the Jamboree was a scorching hot sunny day, and after a 2 hour journey we arrived at the main entrance, I was already impressed by all the tents and the blurs of scouty, smiley people in the distance.
The feeling of shared friendship throughout the campsite stayed with me throughout the day. I have often heard the phrase the world wide scouting family and I truly understood what this meant while at the Jamboree, despite all the different nationalities there was no real language barrier as we were all there for the same thing.
There were many things to experience at the Jamboree, including the toilets.We attempted to visit every country’s base tent and badge swapped on the way.After a great day at the Jamboree and after a sleepy coach journey back everyone was still happy and smiley as we had all visited the main event in scouting.
Many people are given the opportunity worldwide to go to a Jamboree but out of the whole Scouting movement only a few can get there. I feel truly privileged that I was able to go, even if it was just for the day.
This experience has given me a new goal for my future. Even though that future is 4 years away. I aim to be a member of the international Service Team in Japan 2015. Scouting has been so inspirational for me and I hope to make it an inspiration for others.
denmark 2011 By TILLy
complete strangers were keen to get me to a world Jamboree and i am very grateful for their support.
the differences we noticed between Scout camping in denmark and the uk. Who knew that throwing away rubbish was so tricky. In England you bung all of your rubbish into two big wheelie bins, and if you get it wrong then what are the council going to do about it. In Denmark we didn’t have two bins, nor did we have three bins. We had six different bins, well they were more buckets. And trying to fit a whole days waste from 30 English scouts into 6 buckets, with wasps never being more than an inch away can be quite tricky.
In Denmark they are fanatical about recycling. We regularly had to sort the rubbish 3 times just so it would be accepted by the camp staff. There was a bucket for paper and cardboard, which had to be dry which is hard when a thunder storm erupted over camp, one for glass - cleaned, labels and lids removed. Another for tins – cleaned, labels removed, and tops and bottoms removed so that they could be flattened completely. And then there were three more with just as stringent rules attached.
You might remember at Cricket Camp when we were told about the bottle scheme that was running. Once you use a bottle or a can you returned it to a shop and you would have some money reimbursed. At Fatka, the supermarket we visited they had a sorting machine. You had to put your empty bottle in, the barcode is scanned, and then press the yellow button for a receipt that could be taken to the check-out for a refund, or at least that is what should of happened - it took us a while to work this out, as the instructions were all in Danish unsurprisingly. But it is not just the recycling that stunned me, it was the whole mentality of Scouting over there is completely different to here. They would wear their uniform all day, and why have a camp blanket for
denmark 2011 By DAN
all of your badges when you have the back of your uniform. And when it comes to badge swapping why have a bag of duplicates when you can just whip out your knife and cut which ever badge you wanted off your uniform.
We took nearly four hours to build our tables and chairs out of pioneering poles. The Danish scouts built benches and cooking stands and washing up stands and gateways in the same time. And for no apparent reason they decided to make a two storey pirate ship complete with sail. As well as this they built a tower which was safe enough to climb up onto the second storey, well sort of safe - it wobbled a bit. And as the camp went along some of this spontaneity rubbed off onto us, as we built a giant deckchair and managed to make a sturdy Big Ben.
At camp fire as well there were differences, in the UK we make a big fire and see if you can make it bigger by the end after adding several large pallets. There they make a medium size fire and leave it to burn through out the entirety of the camp fire. Here there is a leader who starts the songs and maybe a couple of skits or song from other people. In Denmark at the last campfire every single group had to perform a song or a skit. Hannah and Emily leapt at the idea and started to organise a flash mob banana song, whereas the Fire Flies thought it best to throw a jug of water over the Danish camp leader, Christina.
A few things are the same, no matter how far you go – you can never escape the rain, the showers were OK but probably underused, we all had a great time, and we were all part of the world wide fellowship of Scouts.
denmark 2011 By DAN
thank you.
Spinnaker Tower Hosts Scouts’ Everest Stair Climb
Beaver, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers and Network from across Hampshire trekked their way up the Spinnaker Tower’s 560 stairs on Saturday 24 September, to raise money for a newly-launched international awareness programme, used to improve the lives of villagers in Nepal. Up to 200 members of Hampshire Scouting took part, with the climb distance collectively equivalent to conquering Mount Everest.
Paul Mahy, commercial manager at the Spinnaker Tower, commented: “Hampshire Scouting should be very proud of themselves for taking on the climb and raising money for their partners in Nepal. What a great challenge for Spinnaker Tower to be a part of!”
Hampshire Scouting is twinned with a scout group in the lowland Nepalese village of Meghauli, and will donate the money raised from the stair climb to improve the social, health and scouting development in the local area. The climb also marks the
launch of the project Namaste Nepal, which will culminate in a group from Hampshire Scouting embarking on an expedition to Nepal in 2014. Whilst there, the group will be contributing to the local community by building water wells and refurbishing a clinic before topping off the trip with a jungle jamboree.
Paul Shutt, Namaste Nepal project leader, commented: “This is a project that everyone in Scouting can get involved with, from the youngest Beaver to the oldest leader. Every penny raised will go towards changing the lives of the villagers in Meghauli.”
All sectors of Hampshire Scouting will be involved, with Beavers (6-8 year olds) cubs (8-10 year olds) Scouts (10-14 year olds) Explorers (14-18 year olds) Network (18-25 year olds) and Leaders (from 25 plus), completing the challenge in full scout uniform. With close to 20,000 members, Hampshire Scouting is the largest Scout County in the Country, and is dedicated to offering interesting, exciting and challenging activities to young people between 6 and 25 years old.
www.namaste-nepal.org.uk
Picture: Paul Jacobs
Can youMake a difference?
To the people of Meghauli by helping build fresh water wells and renovating
a hospital.
4th New Forest North (Eling) retain RN Recognition.
On a balmy Autumn evening, besides Testwood Lakes in Totton, 4th New Forest North (Eling) Sea Scout Group underwent inspection by Lt Cdr David Griffiths to retain their RN Recognition. These inspections are always nervous times for both Leaders and Scouts – are all the shoes clean, uniforms pressed and badges all in (the right) place? Has everyone got a hat that looks like it fits? Did we remember to invite all the guests? Did we tell everyone the earlier time? Will the bosun’s call work or will there be a
strangled “chirp” from the dry lips of the senior PL.
Inspections alternate between “shore based” – held in the Scout HQ and looking at the programme elements – and water-based , when groups are expected to demonstrate boating knowledge and skills. 2011 was to be on the water, which necessitated an early start for supporters in order to get all the craft ready, made doubly difficult by the equipment being housed in a temporary container beside the lake.
This would also be a very special occasion, as it was David’s last
inspection timeStaff officer Scouts honoured by county.
inspection before retiring from the Navy. Right on time David appeared, accompanied by his replacement, Lt Cdr Karen Cahill, on her first ever inspection. After a welcome from the GSL, Paul Bullock, David was “piped aboard” and colours were raised. The formal inspection followed, with the Lt Cdr quizzing the Scouts about their badges as they lined up in front of the shell of Eling’s splendid new HQ. He also inspected Eling’s partner Explorer Unit, Relentless, before joining the Scouts on the lake, where he watched the Troop enjoy sailing, kayaking, rafting and pulling as the sun sunk to the horizon.
To mark David’s r e t i r e m e n t , representatives from 10 RN recognised Groups in Hampshire had been invited along and they lined up on the slipway in a Guard of Honour. David took time to chat with all of the youngsters and their leaders as the Eling Scouts raced to get ashore and get changed back into uniform.In the gathering darkness David presented Chief Scouts awards and Kerie Wallace, DC NFN, presented leaders with training certificates.
Adam Jollans was on hand and thanked David for all he had done for Scouting and for Hampshire. Wishing him well in his retirement, he presented David with a commemorative certificate, listing Hampshire’s eleven RN recognised Groups.“Sunset” was performed and then David gathered the Eling Scouts and other guests around him to announce that Eling had passed inspection and he was delighted to present Paul Bullock with the recognition certificate.
Thanks go to all the Group’s supporters who made the evening possible, including the parents who put on a fantastic spread of cakes and those who helped with the boating equipment. Thanks also to Adam and the County Team, to all the Sea Scouts who travelled from all over the County to mark the occasion, and of course a special word of thanks to Lt Cdr Griffiths for his support of Scouting over many years. We look forward to meeting up with Lt Cdr Karen Cayhill at our next inspection in 18 months time – we will be in our new building!
Eling Sea Scouts: www.elingseascouts.org.ukRN Recognition scheme: www.rncom.mod.uk/YouthCadets/SeaScouts/Scheme/MOU.aspx
matt WeatherallDC for New Forest East
Helen cooperDC for Petersfield
Scouting Background. Almost 10 yrs in New Forest East as Beaver Leader then Scout Leader. Childhood Scouting in 3rd Itchen North.
What are your non scouting roles? Food provider for local Colts Rugby Team and also Committee of Air Cadets local Squadron.
What is your favourite campsite?
Fernycrofts in the middle of the week for a troop evening.
What would you most like to achieve in your new role? Growth and getting the young people to decide what we do.
What is the worst thing about Scouting? Politics
What is the best thing about Scouting? Seeing Scouts enjoying the activities.
Where did you go on you last holiday? Pembrokeshire - Camping
What is the best meal a Scout has cooked for you? Meatballs in tomato sauce, cooked by this years Emlyn Patrol, but a few years ago on backwood cooking we had a Sausage Cassorole cooked in tin foil cooked in the embers.
Scouting Background. I was a Brownie, Guide, and Venture Scout on the Isle of Wight, and was lucky to have achieved both my Queens Guide and Queens Scout awards. My adult scouting roles were as a Beaver Leader and GSL with East Hants Villages. Also, this summer I was very lucky to have been the Hampshire Leader with the World Scout Jamboree combined four counties unit ‘Connect 4’ (with Dorset, Kent & Surrey) which was amazing!
What are your non scouting roles? I’m a mum to 2 very active boys (both in scouting) which is pretty challenging in itself. For work, I’ve been a Bowen Therapist (you get a gold star if you’ve heard of it!) for the last 10 years, but before that I worked for many years for HSBC, which was completely daft as I’ve always loved being outdoors and working with people and hate paper pushing!
What is your favourite campsite? East Hants Villages have access to a beautiful greenfield site which has stunning views and is a great place to wake up on a sunny morning.
What would you most like to achieve in your new role? Fun! I think some people forget that scouting is supposed to be great for adults too. I’d like to reduce paperwork and increase the amount of time we spend ‘playing’ in our wonderful countryside.
what is the worst thing about Scouting? Paperwork! We don’t seem to do this very well in scouting. I’m sure we could come up with some much more efficient online systems for a lot of the stuff we do.
What is the best thing about Scouting? Meeting people of all ages and hearing about their incredible Scouting Journeys.
WHo’S NEW
register of interest or Joining List?One of the things I am keen to do is identify whether the waiting list figure is a true picture of young people old enough to join a section, but where no place are available; or is it a list of young people who have not reached the minimum age requirement, but have registered with a local group to join when they were old enough.
To help provide clarity on the issue, there is a factsheet available that replaces the previous one on waiting lists: FS155058 Guidelines for Managing Registers of Interest and Joining Lists.
So what is the difference between a Register of Interest and a Joining List? A ‘Register of Interest’ is a list for anyone under the core age range of a section, who wants to join a section when they are old enough.
A ‘Joining List’ includes anyone who has already reached the core age of their section and is waiting for a place to become available for them.
By separating your lists, it allows you to see a much clearer picture of the demand for Scouting and where your group may need additional support from the district or county to allow the young people to join the adventure at the earliest possible opportunity. The factsheet gives some examples of how groups can take in additional young people. A number of Districts and Groups are already opening second sections to accommodate more young people.
A joining list of young people also allows us access to parents who are keen to get their child involved in Scouting. This is a great recruitment opportunity for us, as some of these adults may be willing to take on a Scouting role if it benefits their child.
What must feel like for the children, who are added to a list with no chance of joining? What disappointment do they feel, particularly when friends in school come in each week and talk about the fun, games and adventures they’ve had.When you look at it from a child’s point of view, surely we should be doing all we can to accommodate them.
If you have a large joining list for your group or section, and realistically you feel that you will struggle to accommodate these young people – please don’t keep it to yourself.
• Tell your DC
• Then get in touch with the County Development team.
We can work with your group to help you find the best solution for getting more children involved in Scouting. Why should any young person ‘Wait’ to be a Scout?
Vanessa SlawsonCounty Development Officer
07900 [email protected]
BAdgE mArkEt
HAmPSHirE Scout HEritAgE
It was a very welcome surprise to see the
interest and enthusiasm shown at this year’s
Hampshire Scout Camp in the heritage area
when it came to badges, badge swapping and
camp fire blankets.
We would ask all Scout section leaders who
had Scouts on the camp to invite them to
bring along to your troop meetings the camp
fire blankets they were issued with, and
those Scouts that have existing camp fire
blankets to show the rest of the Troop the
badges gained, swapped and even stitched
on during the camp.
Our thanks go to Richard and Brian from
the Project who brought along badge swaps,
information and catalogues, along with those
badges that were free with the camp fire
blankets. Also thanks go to Sheila for her
patience in cutting out and doing a “teaching
stitch-on” most evenings.
An offer has been made to the organising
team of the County Camp of a Heritage
Workshop on the County site which might
be of interest to Scouts and to leaders
attending.
Ron DearHampshire Scout Heritage
HAmPSHirE Scout HEritAgE
DATE OF NEXT MEETING: Thursday 20th
October 2011
At: Winchester Tennis and Squash Club
Time: 2pm for 2.15pm
Everybody and guests and
interested parties are welcome.
1 - Climbing, Abseiling, Archery, Backwards Cooking, Shelter Building or Tree Climbing2 - Pond Dipping & Minibeast Hunting or Team Challenge3 - Adventure Course4 - Nature Trail, Frisbee Golf or Picture Trail
1 - Climbing, Abseiling, Archery, Backwards Cooking, Shelter Building or Tree Climbing2 - Pond Dipping & Minibeast Hunting or Team Challenge3 - Adventure Course4 - Nature Trail, Frisbee Golf or Picture Trail
1- Forest Fun
2-Adventure
3-Challenge
Beaver Fun Days1 - Pond Dipping and Minibeast hunting or Team Challenge2 - Adventure Course3 - Nature Trail, Frisbee Golf or Picture Trail
1 - Pond Dipping and Minibeast hunting or Team Challenge2 - Adventure Course3 - Nature Trail, Frisbee Golf or Picture Trail
All in! You help!
£15 £9
1 - Climbing, Abseiling, Archery, Backwards Cooking, Shelter Building or Tree Climbing2 - Adventure Course3 - Nature Trail, Frisbee Golf or Picture Trail
1 - Climbing, Abseiling, Archery, Backwards Cooking, Shelter Building or Tree Climbing2 - Adventure Course3 - Nature Trail, Frisbee Golf or Picture Trail
All in! You help!
£16 £10
All in! You help!
£22 £15
***Minimum 10 Beavers*** ***Pastoral care to be provided by leaders***
Outdoor Challenge and Fitness badgesPastoral Care to be provided by Leaders
Minimum 8 Beavers3 Hours of Instruction
11am - 3pm
1 - Forest Trail and Exploration2 - Pitching and Striking Tents
Only £7!
All prices per BeaverAll days subject to availability
Please contact us for more information or to book
Ferny Crofts Scout Activity CentreT: 02380 845092 E: [email protected]: Beaulieu Road, Beaulieu, Hampshire. SO42 7YQ
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