june/july network supplement 2011

OFF THE GROUNDOFF THE GROUNDWe go hiking with a new Network on the Isle of Man

How do they do that?The secrets of organising

big events

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SkinwatchThe health risks of sun seeking

REUNIONWho’s going?

The magazine for Scout Network members June/July 2011

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It’s summer time again and Emma Saunders is getting her shades, flip flops and shorts out of the cupboard

I love the summer, but it comes with a warning. In this issue

of Network health charity RAFT are reminding us all of the

importance of proper sun protection.

In the loopI hope you’ve all seen the first edition of Network Plus,

a specific email to you as Scout Network members. There

are so many opportunities available to you we thought it

was time that we made sure you knew about them. If you

didn’t receive it, it’s because you’re not registered on our

member database as a Network member, or don’t have an

email address listed with us. Get it sorted by logging on to your profile

at www.scouts.org.uk. If you did receive it, hopefully you completed the

survey to let us know what you think and how you would like us to

communicate with you.

In developmentNew projects are now underway and you should start to hear and see things

happening, most importantly on the 18-25 Core Objectives (how should The

Scout Association support the age group?) and the Top Awards (Queen’s

Scout Award and Explorer Belt Award requirements and resources).

In this issueWe’re looking at large scale events. How are they organised and how much

planning and personnel is involved? We ask the people who are doing it

already. On the flip side, the Isle of Man Scout Network is just getting set

up, and we see how they are getting on.

Summer sun

Contents

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ADVERTISINGRichard Ellacott [email protected] Tel: 020 8962 1258

Contributors: Ian Dobbin, Dan Weaver, Ian Lonsdale, Paul Brummitt, Christine Miles

For ease of reading, this supplement refers to all variations of ‘county’ groupings simply as County.

You can read all the section supplements, and the main magazine, online at www.scouts.org.uk/magazine

Badge talkChanges to activity badges have been made in the sections that have them; see the other supplements for details.

In the process, the Programme Team had several suggestions for new badges, which will form part of longer term work. If you have ideas for new Network badges, forward them to [email protected] and we’ll include them in the list.

4 News and updatesThe usual round up of need-to-know details

6 How can I organise an event?Trade tricks from experienced event impresarios

10 Start of something newThe Manx Scout Network on getting underway and dealing with diffi culties

12 Forest yompA hiking challenge in a beautiful setting, from one end of the Isle of Man to the other

14 Jamboree scrapbookMake a Jamboree scrapbook stuffed with memories

17 Love your skinImportant advice from health charity RAFT

18 The listFun, fun, fun in the sun, sun, sun

It’s summer time again and is getting her shades, flip flops and shorts out of the cupboard

I love the summer, but it comes with a warning. In this issue

of

Weaver, Ian Lonsdale, Paul Brummitt,

importance of proper sun protection.

Would you like your Network to

take over and feature in the

Network supplement? If so, get in

touch at [email protected]

health charity RAFT are reminding us all of the

member database as a Network member, or don’t have an

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News and updatesThe latest happenings from headquarters: if you’ve got news or notices to share get in touch with us via [email protected]

Reunion 2011

Are you prepared for a challenge? Fancy running, skydiving or taking on your own personal

challenge to raise funds for Scouting? There’s plenty

to get stuck in to on our Challenge Events website.

At the site you’ll find details of how you can undertake

a tandem skydive with the London Parachuting School,

a great opportunity to have a personal adventure while

raising money for Scouting. And if you raise £395 your

skydive will be free.

Visit www.scouts.org.uk/challengeevents or email Natasha

at [email protected]

Are you prepared for a challenge?Fancy running, skydiving or taking on your own personal

challenge to raise funds for Scouting? There’s plenty

to get stuck in to on our Challenge Events website.

At the site you’ll find details of how you can undertake

a tandem skydive with the London Parachuting School,

a great opportunity to have a personal adventure while

Visit

Bookbridge

23 and 24 July 2011

Sherbrooke Scout Campsite,

Mansfield Lane, Calverton,

Nottingham, NG14 6HP.

www.sherbrookescoutcampsite.co.uk

01159 655034

Between 20 June and 3 July 2011 we are hoping to

collect 30, 000 children and young people’s books in

partnership with the charity Bookbridge. The books will

be sent to education centres in Cambodia. The

weekend of 23-24 July is a key date, as the books will

be prepared for shipping – quite a task! We would love

any Network members who are free to come and help

us at Sherbrooke.

You don’t have to attend for the whole weekend –

the idea is to volunteer for one day. If you want to

come on both days you will have to arrange your own

food/accommodation – details below. There will be

a team of skilled volunteers from Bookbridge to help

explain the process.

If you’re interested in attending or would like to find

out more information please email

daisy.charlton@scouts.

org.uk to sign up and

receive more information,

or visit www.bookbridge.

org/scouts

Reunion 2011 will take place at Gilwell Park Scout

Activity Centre on 2-4 September 2011.

Bookings are now open and Scout Network

members get a specially discounted entry. The

programme for the weekend is filling up fast.

What can I expect?• Socialising with old and new friends

• Evening entertainment

• On-site activities

• Meet the UK Chief Commissioner and team

• Training sessions and workshops to develop you

as an individual and help your section grow.

Book now at www.scouts.org.uk/reunion


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National Scout and Guide Symphony

OrchestraBe first to book tickets for the annual

concerts of the National Scout and

Guide Symphony Orchestra. This year’s

musical extravaganzas will take place

in Berkshire on Friday 5 August at St

Nicholas’ Church, Newbury and

Saturday 6 August at Bearwood

College Theatre, Wokingham.

Tickets £10 (£8 concession) will be

available at [email protected].

All members of the National Scout and

Guide Symphony Orchestra are

Members aged 13-25 years old; they

meet every year for a week-long camp

full of intensive rehearsals and fun.

Join them in celebrating the end of

their musical adventure at one of these

two very special concerts.

Sexual health and relationshipsMy Body, My Choice is a set of programme ideas for leaders who want to run sexual health and relationships awareness activities with Explorer Scouts. There is also a leaflet for young people. These optional resources have been produced with the support of Brook, the young people’s sexual health charity.www.scouts.org.uk/shis

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A digital version of your

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• search thousands of activity and programme ideas on Programmes Online

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• access the membership database, where you can update your details and anyone else’s you are line manager for.



How can I organise an event?

Hopefully you’re already aware of the sheer number of events at your disposal each year, with summer the busiest time. But have you ever thought about what it takes to organise these events? Emma Saunders asked some experienced organisers about the ins and outs

Danny Weaver, ALTON TOWERS CAMP14-16 October 2011, DerbyshireAim: Daytimes in the theme park, evenings on-site with

entertainment. Big fancy dress competition on Saturday

night – the undoubted highlight, and can get very

competitive.

Numbers: Since 2008 when the current team took over,

we’ve had 200-300 people each year. We’re pretty happy

with that, and word seems to be spreading so 300+ plus

would be great. More people just means the marquee will

stay a bit warmer and we can spend more on prizes and

entertainment.

Staff: Core team of seven, plus campsite service team

during the weekend.

When does planning start?Feedback meeting soon after the event; first proper

planning meeting in February.


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The idea this year is that each person takes away a

particular area of responsibility to work on and

feedback at the following meeting. We do what we can

early on - like setting a budget, booking the marquees

and sorting out the event licence - so we don’t need

too many meetings with the whole team there until the

couple of months beforehand when all the detailed

planning happens.

Do Network members get involved in planning the event?Yes, most of the team consists of current Network

members, plus our CSNC and a couple of Network

leaders or ‘retired members.’

What are the challenges?Judging by the great feedback we’ve had the last

couple of years, we’re happy we’ve got the event

format more or less right - but it is all the hard work in

the background that we need to make easier for

ourselves. Last year especially we relied a bit too much

on a few individuals that did an awful lot, so whilst the

event itself won’t be changing drastically, we’re

changing the way we do things behind the scenes!

We’re also working on an online booking system, which

will get rid of most of the paperwork and make that

side of things much easier.

What highlights do you have?It’s a cliché but simply seeing everyone having a great

time is what makes it all worthwhile. The Saturday night

fancy dress competition is what we all look forward to

- we’ve had some fantastic entries and some groups get

extremely competitive!

www.derbyshirenetwork.org.uk/atc/

No-one was in any doubt where Wally

was at Alton Towers Camp

While it may be fun to dress as a pirate, one

should never forget the serious danger these

criminals pose in our world today

The lego police were on hand

to ensure no funny business



Maximum enjoymentMAD aims to allow Network members to chill out and let their hair down. It’s also good to meet and greet new and old faces to keep the social side of Networks alive.

Numbers gameWe aim to have at least 220, and there’s a team of

around 50 staff members involved. This includes the

Kingston Ridge BEAST team who are always up for a

challenge.

Your feedback is important to usWe take suggestions from our local Networks (and

those who visit from elsewhere in the UK) and build

on those to make the next MAD as enjoyable. There

are Network members on the committee to help the

‘grown ups’ see things from their point of view.

What is the aim of the event?Provide a low cost (still under £20 after 10 years)

event to encourage participation in outdoor

adventurous activities either under own steam (for

those with experience) or with qualified instructors

for newbies. Meet other Networks, build section

profile in a wider sense than just our own County,

promote the section and have fun.

How many people to you aim to have at the event?Usually around 700 (600 participants and 100 staff)

When does planning for the event start?The organising committee of ten get going the

September before.

Turn up and enjoyWe get feedback from participants and canvas

opinion from members about future events, but

Ian Lonsdale, Network GatheringWas 22-25 April 2011, Great Tower Scout Activity Centre

Ian Dobbin, MAD8-10 July 2011, Essex

Work in progressWe normally start planning the next one during the

weekend itself. Meetings and ‘proper’ planning

normally starts in earnest in September.

Freshen upThere are two main challenges: keeping the event fresh

whilst still keeping some of the MAD traditions and

doing it under budget. This year, the highlights will be

the circus sideshows and activities. As with other

events, Saturday night fancy dress is a big high. The

outfits seem to be getting better year on year.

Essex Network: mad as a cave of bats

Network members are not involved in organising.

It’s the one event run by the West Lancs Network

Support Team (and friends) for the Network so they

can just turn up and enjoy it.

Late bookingsMost participants will not book until five or six

weeks before the event so you never know how

much you have in the budget. Keeping the event

at a cheap basic price relies on income from the bar

to pay for infrastructure and entertainment,

which we don’t get until the event.

Raising the barIt’s potentially a great linking event for Explorers

but a difficult balance as the expectation is that an

event for adults will have a bar/allow alcohol. But the

Gathering does hold lots of goodwill and friendship,

a great atmosphere and friends you only see once

a year.


Intense 2011 is now in its eighth year9-11 September 2011Cost: £25 (including a free T-shirt if you book before 1 August), Catering £13 extraWebsite: www.avonscouts.org.uk/intenseFacebook: www.facebook.com/avonintenseSee the advert on page 2

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Aim: Run a Network event with a difference; value

for money.

There is a different theme every year which pervades

the whole event. The camp ends with the famous

Piano Bash, trying to post a piano through a letterbox

in the quickest time. The aim is also to offer the

opportunity to Network members to help with the

organisation and planning, whether simply by

running an activity, making a video or taking the lead

in a major part of the event.

Steady surgeLast year there were just fewer than 400 Scouts and

Guides that attended. Numbers have been steadily

increasing each year from the first Intense in 2004

when 75 people came.

Team dreamThe organising team is currently 10 people, all with

their own roles, from administration to activities, site

service to safety. For the event to work there are also

around 50 adult staff to aid with set up, smooth

running of the event and take down. Without these

people the event wouldn’t run.

The planning never stopsWe’re constantly coming up with ideas to help better

the event. First formal meeting: February. These

continue until the debrief meeting in October, which

is when we share initial ideas for the following year.

Involve Networks to ensure they come As well as opportunities to join the organising team,

communication with the local Networks occurs

constantly, so we know Intense is heading in the right

direction. Local Networks help set up and take down

the event. Last year Wireless Network chose to run

one of the activities during the day and BENT (Bristol

East NeTwork) made advertising videos.

Favourite bit? Wandering around the entertainment tent on

Saturday evening, witnessing everyone having a great

time, oblivious to just how much planning and

preparation has gone into it.

Intense9-11 September 2011, BristolPaul Brummitt



Start of something new

What do you call two guys and a girl, warming a curry on a camping stove on a hilly wild camp in April?

Well, if you’re in the Isle of Man, you call it a Network. Elis Matthews joined them at the beginning

of a new venture

Lissy

Jay Luke

Things are on the up


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The Manx Network is just starting out, after

nine and a half years of misfiring attempts to

establish the section. With an island

population of under 80,000 (less than the

city of Bath) and no university, it’s quite normal for

people to leave the island shortly after turning 18, and

though many return after graduation, they may have

lost touch with Scouting altogether.

Team effortThis is a trend the folks I’m camping with are trying

hard to reverse, and there are promising signs. Luke

Brammer, who has only just left Explorer Scouts himself,

has assumed the mantle of Network Chair. ‘I’m from

the north of the island, but I’ve done a fair bit of

Scouting in the south, where there’s more going on,

so I know a mix of people.’

Also present is Jay Thompson, 19, who wants the

Scouting adventure to continue and the Network to

succeed. Jay’s dad, Guy, is the Network Commissioner,

so he supports the efforts to make Network work. He’s

also one of three Scouts to be selected as UK

ambassadors to the south Pacific, to develop Scouting

on the tiny island of Tuvalu. ‘It hasn’t sunk in yet that I’ll

be spending nine months on an even smaller island

than this one, but until I leave I want Network to get off

the ground.’

One new recruit, Lissy Corlett, already sees the

appeal of Network. She joined after being invited by

Jay, with no previous Scouting experience. ‘I do

whatever Jay tells me, basically, but I love all the

outdoors stuff, and doing it with other people is better

than doing it by yourself,’ she says.

Building the basicsIt’s a situation I know many Networks have faced, and

yet the hard work invested by a faithful few has been

repaid by a good programme and increasing numbers.

I ask Guy what his vision for the Network is:

‘Firstly, it’s got to be their thing, and while I will

support, I want the ideas and the organisation to come

from them. This might take a bit of time, but while

there’s a fair number who are staying on the Isle of

Man until autumn, we’ve got an opportunity to make

it fun and mean that they’ll come back and join in

during the holidays.’

Luke agrees: ‘Maintaining a weekly meeting is going

to be unlikely, as we have a lot of members taking

exams, and so we’re planning a programme focused

around breaks in the academic year.’ So what have

they done so far? ‘We’ve mainly done hiking and

camping, which is free and everyone enjoys,’ says

social secretary Lissy, ‘but we’ve got ideas to try some

new things to attract new members, such as zorbing

and karting.’

Wild campingA simple camp is a great place to start, but the day

started much earlier with a meet up in a small Scout

hut, where the Network did a few fun quizzes and a

scavenger hunt that led them to little bags of chocolate

eggs, which had been secreted by Luke.

‘I hand-made some of the chocolates, just to add that

special touch,’ Luke reveals. He’s clearly a man of

hidden talents that will be needed to bring the Network

up in numbers.

In the remote site chosen for us by action man Jay,

there are some ruined farm buildings, small trees and

fields of sheep with their lambs. We pitch our tiny tents

in this vast expanse, as the sun sets behind some

benign looking clouds.

Future perfectThis is a fantastic place to Scout, and I’m sure that with

a team in place, a common desire for Network to thrive

and the confidence to branch out and try new things,

the Manx Scout Network is about to enjoy a golden

chapter in its history.

Watch a video of the scavenger hunt on the ‘Scout Network Supplement’ group on Facebook

Watch a video of the scavenger hunt



Forest Yomp

The hilly terrain and rugged landscapes of the Isle of Man make it perfect for two things.

But we couldn’t afford the motorcycle insurance, so were left to hike the second stage of a unique Scout challenge… the Island Yomp

To yomp: a military term for hiking with all your

belongings, setting up camp when necessary to achieve

an aim.

And so it was that we struck camp in the hills and

started on a journey that would take us eight miles and last over

three hours. But when you’re in such fine company and such

breathtaking surroundings, the time flies.

‘The island is ideal for hiking, because there’s a bit of

everything: hills, forests and plenty of well-trodden footpaths,’

says keen mountain walker Jay. He’s camped and walked his way

around the island in his 19 years, aided by his father, who’s a

veteran mountaineer.

‘You’ll never get lost’Lissy is easily keeping up with the pace, even if it’s testing the

prime athletes that are the magazine team. I ask how she keeps

so fit: ‘I’m always out, otherwise I’d get bored. I run, mountain

bike, hike, whatever. It’s a good place to do it, and you can

nearly always see the coast, so you’ll never get lost.’

As a newcomer to Scouting through Network, I wonder if her

map-reading skills are up to scratch. ‘I can’t read a map to save

my life,’ is her somewhat surprising reply, but she soon explains.

‘Living on the Isle of Man, you don’t really need to. There aren’t

that many roads, you can use the coasts to navigate by, it’s quite

easy really. If I didn’t know where I was, I’d keep going until I

reached somewhere I recognised, but by the time you’re my

age, you know most places.’


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This laid back approach to navigation is novel, but it

immediately relaxes me as we continue to walk past lambs,

bikers and ruined barns. Up ahead, party leader Luke has got

the map out. Has the formula gone wrong?

‘Just checking’ he reassures me, and we carry on.

A Scouting paradiseWith such a new Network, a day in the Ellan Vannin countryside

makes me wonder why it hasn’t caught on earlier, as there’s such

a wealth of classic Scouting to be done here, and throughout the

yomp we hardly see a soul. It occurs to me that this would be a

great location for a popular Network event, as it’s not

somewhere most people will have visited.

‘Other Networks would be extremely welcome here’ agrees

Luke. ‘Camping is practically free, and we’d be able to show

people around and take part in activities together. I think it’s only

about £20 to come across as a foot passenger on the ferry.’

So if walking, wild camping and water activities are your cup of

tea, you should definitely give some thought to a long weekend or

summer stop in the Isle of Man. The scenery speaks for itself and

a more hospitable bunch of people you won’t find elsewhere. The

Network would no doubt benefit from learning of others’

experiences in developing the section, and there’s the opportunity

to work together on a partnership award or team up for an award

expedition, or just a good old innocent yomp.

In the end, the supplement editors ducked out of the yomp

before the end (we had a plane to catch) but if you’re serious

walkers and want to put yourself to the test, the full

route goes from the Point of Ayre in the north of the

island to the southern tip at Calf Sound; a total of 37

miles. ‘If it helps, I dare you to come over and do the

whole yomp,’ says Jay, with a glint in his eye.

There’s the challenge. Who’s up to it?

Meet the Manx Scout Network by finding them on Facebook, or at www.manxscouts.com

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Jamboree scrapbookThe World Scout Jamboree in Sweden is finally here – huzzah! One of the Join-in-Jamboree Network suggestions is to keep a scrapbook or blog of all the coverage you hear and see in the UK media

4 April 2011I have just got back from an exciting four days away spending time with other members of the CMT in Copenhagen and at the Heads of Contingents meeting in Sweden.

Our time in Copenhagen started with a series of meetings regarding the provi-sion for the pre-event, followed by a full tour of all the accommodation and activi-ties that will be taking place whilst we are over in the summer. Whilst I am sworn to secrecy on the programme I am confi dent that this will be a very exhilarating city experience for our young people and the party on the last night looks like it will be amazing!

The rest of the weekend was spent in Malmo with representatives from 57 countries (the will be lots more represented at the WSJ) at the third and fi nal Heads of Contingents meeting before the Jamboree. It was great to hear a lot of the fi ner detail of the planning and preparations for what looks like it is going to be a fantastic Jamboree.

On Saturday evening it was very exciting to hear the Jamboree Song performed for the fi rst time ever. I have never been to a world premiere of a song before, and it was even more exciting that it was being beamed around the world at the same time! The song was really good and I am sure after hearing it a few times at the Jamboree we will all being singing it!

Driving home from the airport yesterday evening gave me the opportunity to refl ect over the past four very busy days. Meeting so many people who were all so very excited about the prospects of what we are all doing globally with our respective contingents for so many young people is awesome! In just over a hundred days the Jamboree will be starting… I can’t wait!

CheersMike

Read more from Mike at www.scouts.org.uk/mikesblog

We thought we’d start you off by sharing some of Mike Parkes, the UK

Contingent Leader’s blogs of how he’s found the build-up of the event.


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2011 © C

opyright The Scout Association.

Charity no. 306101 (England and W

ales). SCO

38437 (Scotland)

tel: 01903 766 921

CAMP PACKfor Network £76.00102586 save £25.50

on RRP

Vango Nitestar250 Sleeping Bag

£25.50RRP:£32.50

102479

£9.00RRP:£10.00

100510

Total Price for items: £91.25 (RRP: £101.50)

Silverpoint Wind Up Detachable Head Torch

£45.00

Vango Pillow

£5.50RRP:£6.50

100673

65 Litres100416

Escape 65L Rucksack

£6.25RRP:£7.50

Gelert Sleeping Foam Mat

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How will you make your scrapbook? • Cutting articles out of the newspapers?

• Taking photographs of people getting ready to head

out to Sweden as IST members, or are you going as

a day visitor?

• Recording news items from the TV?

• Recording your Network playing and singing along

to Changing the World, the 22nd WSJ song?

• Hosting your own mini Jamboree?

What are you going to do remember the

Jamboree? Are you attending the Jamboree as

a member of the IST? Taking some Scouts

from your area? Going for a day visit?

We’d love to hear your stories about the

Jamboree and how you’ve got involved.

Contact [email protected] to share.


Make new friends

Learn practical skills

Enjoy live music

Scout Network discount

Put your feet up… you deserve it.

Book now at

scouts.org.uk/reunionSpecial event – Bonita Norris Q&A

Don’t miss your chance to meet the youngest

woman to summit Mount Everest. Bonita

will be talking about her amazing expedition

on the Sunday morning of Reunion.

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Love your skinRAFT, the Restoration of

Appearance and Function

Trust is a UK-based charity

that helps people affected

by skin-disfiguring illnesses and

disease. With summer upon us, RAFT

is asking everyone to think about

staying safe in the sun and avoid

being one of the 1,800 people who

die from melanoma each year. This is

equivalent to five people every day.

By the time you reach 25, there is a

high chance that you’ll know

somebody who has suffered from it.

Big skinThe skin is the body’s largest organ. It

acts as a protective layer, keeps out

germs, senses our environment, and

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square centimetre of skin has more

than 200 nerve endings and almost

1.5 metres of blood vessels. The

average adult skin weighs about 4 kg

and laid out flat would cover an area

almost as big as a single bed sheet.

Activity ideaHelp you and your friends stay safe in the sun:• Link up with a local group (such as

an Explorer Unit or Senior Section

Guides) to run a section meeting

about staying safe in the sun.

• You could create your own

presentation. Use any media you

like (video, PowerPoint, camera,

etc). Get really creative by going

out and surveying members of the

public on what they know about

skin cancer; this survey could then

become part of your presentation.

• Here are some websites you might

find useful for your research:

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www.raftdofe.com

www.cancerresearchuk.org

www.sunsmart.org.uk

www.teenagecancertrust.org/

what-we-do/education/shunburn

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Look around• These are given as a guide only,

and other websites and

publications can also be used when

making a presentation.

• Film the presentation, and once

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YouTube.

RAFT’s advice to stay safe is:1. Spend time in the shade

between 11am and 3pm 2. Always apply a layer of

moisturising cream under a layer of sun cream (factor 15+) that protects against UVA and UVB rays.

3. Ensure you never burn.

WARNING SIGNS TO LOOK FOR:

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become part of your presentation.

Here are some websites you might

Make new friends

Learn practical skills

Enjoy live music

Scout Network discount

Put your feet up… you deserve it.

Book now at

scouts.org.uk/reunionSpecial event – Bonita Norris Q&A

Don’t miss your chance to meet the youngest

woman to summit Mount Everest. Bonita

will be talking about her amazing expedition

on the Sunday morning of Reunion.

2-4 September

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JuneThe Festival.3-5 June, Coventry.

Social Scouting with all the

trimmings.

www.acoolfestival.co.uk

JulyMAD.8-10 July, Basildon.

Circus themed Network camp.

www.essexscouts.org.uk/mad

AugustThe Pyjama Party.12-14 August, West Sussex.

Hike 30km in your PJs for

ShelterBox.

http://tinyurl.com/westsussex

Fun in Beds.19-21 August, Bedfordshire.

Relaxing camp with activities, and

Bob’s doing the cooking.

http://tinyurl.com/funinbeds

X-Treme.26-29 August, Nottinghamshire.

Themed X-treme event

www.nottsx-treme.co.uk

SeptemberReunion 2011.

2-4 September, Gilwell Park.

Meet up with old and new friends,

onsite activities, collect new

programme ideas and enjoy the

evening entertainment.

www.scouts.org.uk/reunion

Theme Park Camp.2-4 September, Surrey.

Camping and socialising with a trip

to Thorpe Park.

www.summitnetwork.org.uk/tpc/

index.asp

Intense.9-11 September, Bristol.

Let your frustrations out on some

old pianos.

www.avonscouts.org.uk/intense

Limelight.10 September, West Yorkshire.

Formal, black tie event.

[email protected]

The listFeeling hot, hot, hot? Get along to a Network and broaden your Scouting horizons. And don’t forget your pyjamas

WE LOVE EVENTSWould you like the Network supplement team to cover your event? Then send us an invitation. We'd love to make it if we can. Email Emma at [email protected]


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Phasels Wood activity centre Tolmers activity centre

who else has all this ready for the olympics in 2012?

www.camping2012games.org.uk

100 acre site available for camping15 minutes from Lea Valley White Water Centre55 minutes to the Olympic Park by Rail5 minutes from junction 25 of the M25Situated between Stansted and Luton AirportsFull Catering available for groupsCTT activity camp for Scouts & GuidesIndoor accomodation for 60, 36 and 15Large range of on site activitiesCamping space for over 3000Large car park for coaches and lorriesContact - Chris Rainbow - WardenTolmers Activity Centre, Tolmers Road, Cuffley, Herts. EN6 4JS Tel: 01707 872900Email: [email protected]:www.tolmers.org.uk

3000 camping capacity on 95 acre siteIndoor accommodation for 42, 26 and 16Large range of on site activitiesQualified instructors available all yearEasy access and parking for coaches/carsFully catered packages availableClose proximity to M25, M1, M4, M40 and A4125 minutes to London by Rail Near Luton and Heathrow Airports5 minutes from the new Harry Potter AttractionScout National Archery Competition hostContact - Doug Stack - Activity Centre ManagerPhasels Wood Activity Centre, Rucklers Lane, Kings Langley, Herts. WD4 9NA Tel: 01442 252851Email: [email protected]:www.phaselswood.org.uk

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