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According to the official census of membership, Scout Network numbers are up. Lee Allwood casts his eyes

over this issue of Network, and pens this sober introduction

Hello and welcome to the June/July issue of Network. Summer is here and

hopefully the sun is making your camps and activities even better this year.

This issue contains its fair share of ideas, advice and support starting with

tackling a big issue affecting young adults – alcohol and safe drinking on a

night out.

As the recession has caused belt-tightening and penny-pinching, we look

at cheaper ways to embark upon further or higher education through an

in-depth look at The Open University.

Back to basicsThis month we ask whether core Scouting skills are forgotten when we enter

the Scout Network, and look at practical skills starting with the classic

Icelandic tent. We also keep things light with my top three, and feature

future events.

Film itWe know you love your gizmos, and so a challenge has been set to find the

best video made to publicise Network. Get filming and you could win a free

weekend’s camping.

As ever, this supplement should reflect the things you, the members,

want to see, so please do send reports, articles, photos or suggestions

to [email protected] with ‘Network Supplement’

in the subject line.

Raise a glassYour Scout Network TeamAdrian Wray, UK Adviser (Scout Network)

Emma Saunders, Programme and Development Adviser

Contributions to: [email protected]

ADVERTISINGRichard Ellacott [email protected] Tel: 020 8962 1258

Cover photo: Paul Kubalek

Welcome

NEW MEMBERSHIP PACKThe My Scout Network Membership Pack has been updated and adapted so that you can customise it to your Network electronically.

The new pack is available from www.scouts.org.uk/networkmembership and thanks to a Ô wizardÕ can include local information about your Network.

This is a key tool in welcoming new members so download one today.

Contents 4 Drinking safely

The debate kicks off, with your views and practical tips for being responsible with alcohol

7 LeeÕ s top threeGet your baguettes out for National Picnic Day and talk like a pirate

8 Open all hoursWe take a look inside the OU

10 Just askHow Scout Active Support can add value to the Network

12 Never too old to learnPitching Patrol tents should not become a forgotten art

15 Reunion 2010 Take advantage of discounted tickets and get networking

16 Frenetic geneticsDiscover DNA for yourself at Downe Activitiy Centre

17 Network TVSend us your promotional videos

18 Eventful summerFind your festival with our defnitive listings


4 Network June/July 2010

Continuing our series looking at key health issues affecting young adults today, this issue tackles the topic of alcohol, and drinking responsibly on a night out. Lee Allwood reports

Drinking safely

W hether it’s to celebrate exam

results, a birthday, a Network

social or a fundraiser, almost all

of us will have or soon will find

ourselves on a night out which could include the

consumption of alcohol. An estimated 800,000

people a year are admitted into UK hospitals with

alcohol-related injuries – that’s six per cent of all

admissions. Males aged 15-29 are in the high risk

category for such injuries.

Newspapers are often reporting on accidents

and tragedies involving young people that have

happened as a result of heavy drinking. Indeed,

the fact that these things

happen contribute to society’s

wider perception of young

people as a binge-drinking,

pleasure-seeking good-for-

nothing bunch, and detract

from the good news stories

Scouts seek to promote. Despite

this, it is still possible, and

indeed common, to enjoy a

night out, while drinking alcohol

in a safe and enjoyable way.


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Eight tips for keeping safe1. Food is your friendThe speed at which alcohol gets

into your bloodstream can be

slowed down by eating. Having

something to eat before a night

out will give your stomach a kind

of lining and therefore help

prevent vomiting. The nutrients

your body gets from this food will

help it deal with any hangover

in the morning too.

2. Go it aloneWhen in a large group, buying

rounds can lead to you drinking far

more than you intend to. Why not

try drinking at your own pace and

amount? Rather than be driven

by others.

3. AlternateTry alternating the alcoholic drinks

with soft drinks as you go along.

The extra soft drinks will help

hydrate your body meaning that

your liver has a chance to benefit.

It also means you will have more

energy and better control over

what you are doing.

4. DonÕ t be pressurisedDrinking in a group can often lead

to pressure. High spirits may lead

to friends encouraging each other

to drink too much.

If you don’t want to drink, tell

the truth and say so. Your friends

should respect your honesty and

values, and if they don’t, are they

really your friends?

5. Avoid strong drinksBe aware of the strength of what

you are drinking. Some drinks are

a lot stronger than others, for

example continental beers have

higher alcohol content than lighter

beers.

Also be aware of the measures

you are drinking; choose single

shots with plenty of mixers (coke/

orange/lemonade) rather than

double or triple shots.

6. Keep an eye on your drinks Pay close attention to your drinks.

Don’t put them down where you

can’t see them and don’t line them

up. Instances of drinks being

spiked are becoming more

common and if you are a bit

intoxicated you could leave yourself

vulnerable to this.

7. Get home safely Don’t leave getting home to

chance! Make sure you have

enough money for the cab and

don’t walk home alone as drunken

people are far more open to attack

whether you’re male or female.

Use licensed taxi firms only and

travel with a friend whenever

possible.

8. Drink plenty of water This can make a huge difference

to your morning after. When you

get in, drink at least a pint of water

before going to sleep and have

more when you wake up.



JOIN THE DEBATEAdd your comments online, and start your own discussion. Find us by searching groups for Ô Scout Network SupplementÕ at www.facebook.com

Alcohol and activities don’t mix, especially when you’re responsible

for the safety of young people

We opened up a discussion about alcohol and the Scout Network on the Scout Network Supplement group on Facebook. Here are some of things you had to say

Dan Weaver, Network Commissioner, Derbyshire.[Alcohol] shouldn’t be important, but often it seems

that it is. Most of the big national events feature a bar

and party of some sort in the evening, although some

events are more geared towards being a p*** up

than others.

Remember anyone can go out and get drunk - but

relatively few people are able to take part in the wide

range of adventurous opportunities available through

Network. That is what makes us special and different

to other clubs that might be promoted at uni.

Tristan Davey, Anderida Network, West SussexI don’t believe alcohol consumption is necessary at

Network events, but it certainly helps. We’re currently

trying to get into a strict schedule of meeting every

two weeks; the majority of us wouldn’t be able to

afford expensive activities, and as such going down

the pub can suit anyone’s budget [if not their values].

Dani Nice, Essex/Manchester South NetworkI don’t think there is a pressure to drink, especially not

during the day. Having a drink in the evening is a way

to socialise and relax, but I think it depends on the

people as to how important it is.

Thomas Simpson, Media Secretary, Manchester South NetworkHaving alcohol does certainly allow for more interaction

between people who do not know each other.

Wandering over to a campfire and having a beer

and a chat with someone from another Network

is a good thing. However, I can see alcohol in Network

as a deterrent to new members.

Abby Hussell, Sussex NetworkAs a Network member, I’ve never felt I had to drink

because everyone was forcing me to (apart from the

time a friend told me to try red and white wine

together as I had no rosé... it didn’t taste the same!).

What you think about drink


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Lee’s top three

www.scouts.org.uk/pol for all your programme needs!

If youÕ ve run an activity from LeeÕ s Top Three, send us a pic or add it to the Scout Network Supplement group on Facebook

get in touch

ItÕ s a case of the three Ps in chez Allwood, with an up-and-down

activity, leisurely luncheon and the promise of piratical prattling.

Landlubbers beware!

6 June: National yo-yo dayNot many people know that the earliest

surviving yo-yo dates to 500 BC, where it

was made using terracotta skin disks.

Today the yo-yo is a popular pastime

for people of all ages.

Idea: Yo-yo world cupAs England battle Algeria, and

France take on Uruguay, get into

the spirit of competition by

holding your own yo-yo

tournament. Participants have

to demonstrate common tricks,

and you could also include a

freestyle section to let people

really express themselves!

July: National Picnic MonthThis can mean only one thing…

Hold a Network picnic as a

recruitment event, possibly in a

local park, Scout campsite, or even

at the summit of a mountain.

Idea: Extreme picnicWhat’s the most extreme picnic you

can hold? The extremity could be in

the venue, or in the food you serve

up. Go wild, and remember to send in your

photos to us at

[email protected]

ADVANCE WARNING19 September: International Talk Like a Pirate DayWhat started as a meaningless bit of fun

between friends playing racketball (that’s

squash to you and me) has become

a meaningless bit of jocularity and high

dudgeon the world over. If you’ve never

talked like a pirate for a whole day before,

believe me when I say it’s a hoot. Arrrr!

Idea: Pirate gamesAvast ye, and cast your minds back to when

ye were nippers. Recreate the Jolly Roger of

your Beaver Scout days and walk the plank,

climb the rigging and cause general

mischief. Booty-ful!

LeeÕ s top three

Pastimes, picnics and pirates


Network June/July 2010

Open all hoursWith more than 1.5 million graduates since it opened in 1969, the Open University has become one of BritainÕ s most reputable seats of learning. With its unique distance-learning approach, it offers fantastic opportunities to continue studying when circumstances require you to be in a specific place, which could apply to you. Elis Matthews opens a prospectus to find out more

Growing up, my first recollection of The

Open University (OU) was seeing

adverts for its broadcasts in the small

hours of the morning on the BBC

channels.

It puzzled me as a child why anyone would stay up

so late to watch boring academic programmes;

thus I failed to grasp the exceptional nature of the

OU’s learning methods, which provide access to

higher education to those who are unable to go

down the traditional route.

With the introduction of top-up fees in England

and Wales, university has been out of the price

range of many students, who rely increasingly on

parent’s contributions and part-time jobs just to

get by. The Open University offers an alternative,

as most of its students are in full-time

employment, with over 50,000 sponsored by

their employer. Studying while at work gives you

the chance to retrain, or add to your CV by

gaining formal qualifications that will improve

your prospects.

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Moving with the timesFar removed from the late night broadcasts (which

ceased production in 2006) OU students use the

internet, DVDs and podcasts to access their course

information. Depending on the course, personal

tutors are available face-to-face, over the phone or

online.

As well as a growing reputation for academic

research, the OU has maintained its strong

partnership with the BBC, in more recent years

IN THE OPENEmma Pye, 21, spent two years at a

conventional university and then transferred

to the OU to complete her degree. She said:

‘It was much cheaper with the OU as I could

complete my degree whilst living at home.

Because I wasn’t earning, the OU paid 75%

of my tuition fees, and there was a great

choice of courses. I didn’t have to start my

degree again from scratch. I got credit for

my previous two years of study, so I was able

to finish my degree in a year, studying

full-time.’

Emma achieved a first class honours degree

and is now working in her ‘dream job’ as a

countryside management warden for

Staffordshire Wildlife Trust.


Open University

Fast facts• Currentlymorethan250,000peoplestudy

withtheOUincludingmorethan20,000

studentsstudyingoverseas.

• TheOUoffers570coursesinmorethan

70subjects.

• Over25,800studentsareunder25.

• Registrationsforthoseaged18-24rose

by36%in2009.

• 59%ofOUundergradshavenoprevious

highereducationqualifications.

• TheOUhasover22,000fansonFacebook

(www.facebook.com/theopenuniversity).

producingCoast,Bang Goes the Theoryand

The Seven Ages of Britain.Thisispartofthe

university’scommitmenttowideningaccessto

education:theiTunesUwebsiteprovidesfreelectures

andcoursecontentandhadits16millionth

downloadinMarch.

Picking your futureWithhundredsofcoursesinover70subjects,

selectinganOUcourseisasdifficultasgoingthrough

UCAS.Ifyou’reinemployment,theremaybea

coursethatlinkstoyourcurrentlineofwork,andyou

shouldmeetwithyourHumanResourcesdepartment

orlinemanagertoseeifthere’sapossibilityofthem

supportingyou.

Get learninGTo start your learning quest, or request a prospectus, go to www.open.ac.uk or follow @OpenUniversity on Twitter.

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ThefinancialadvantageofchoosingTheOpen

Universitycanbeconsiderable.Thetypicalcostfor

aBA/BSc(Hons)is£3,600-£4,890comparedwiththe

averagestudentdebtof£23,000.Thisisperhapswhy

theOUsawa36%increaseincourseregistrations

amongst18-24yearoldsin2009,comparedtothe

sametimein2008.



Just askDo you need more adult help? Are there skills

missing from your Network? Have you got

enough money? Do you want to get involved

in new projects? Then read on for more

information about Scout Active Support

What is Scout Active Support?Scout Active Support is a way for adults to provide

support to local Scouting in a flexible way that suits

them. Scout Active Support is divided into Units. A

Scout Active Support Unit is based at Scout Group,

District or County level. There can be more than one

Unit at each level.

How is a Scout Active Support Unit set up and utilised?The responsible Commissioner must appoint a Scout

Active Support Manager when he or she has

identified as needing support within the Group,

District or County.

The function of the Unit should ideally link to

the Group, District or County Development Plan.

A service agreement should be written that lays out

the support that the Unit will provide over the

coming 12 months such as covering leader absence,

supporting international expeditions, and the

support the Group, District or County will

provide to the Unit (such as provide first aid

training, pay membership fees and so on).

Group Scout Leader, District Commissioner,

County Commissioner or nominee

Scout Active Support Manager

Scout Active Support CoordinatorScout Active Support Coordinator

Scout Active Support Unit

Active Support Units could pass on

specialist skills, eg sailing, to a Network

– The expert advice of a Scout Active

Support Unit could help your Network get abroad


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YOU NEED UNITSContacting your County Commissioner or Network Commissioner regarding any local Scout Active Support Units is probably the quickest route to the Scout Active Support Manager. If no Unit exists, this may prompt the CC to start a new Unit to support your need.

For more information, see www.scouts.org.uk/activesupport

If you have any good news about your partnership with a Scout Active Support Unit, we would love to hear about it. Please email [email protected]

Scout Active Support Scout Active Support

Being in Scout Active Support

doesn’t mean an end

to adventure!

How can Scout Active Support help a Scout Network?A Scout Active Support Unit could do anything that

supports Scouting. It is a way for adults to volunteer

some time to Scouting in a flexible way that suits them.

The ways that Scout Active Support can aid Network

are almost endless; below are a few examples.

Going abroadMembers of a Scout Network are planning an

international expedition. The County Scout Active

Support Unit could support them in planning the trip,

including fundraising.

Skilling up Networks A Scout Active Support Unit in one County could

provide opportunities for Networks across several to

gain experience of water activities by coordinating six

training sessions annually.

Out of hoursA Scout Active Support Unit could work with Networks

in the County to coordinate events outside of usual

meeting times specifically for Network members.

Rota rescueA Scout Active Support Unit could be a source of extra

adult help in the absence of the Network leader, or

teach skills that the existing membership do not hold,

such as pioneering.

What else can a Scout Active Support Unit offer?Scout Active Support is another option for young

people to become involved in over the age of 18. Scout

Network offers access to the higher level awards, such

as the Queen’s Scout Award, but joining a local Scout

Active Support Unit presents you with a choice to give

something back to Scouting and perhaps remain

involved with supporting your old Explorer Unit or

Scout Group on a flexible basis.

Scout Active Support can work both ways: if you’re

looking to get involved with a project, there might be a

Scout Active Support Unit based at a local campsite

looking for extra manpower to finish a building project.

Scout Active Support Units are great contacts for

passing on traditional Scouting skills which you may not

have yourself. They could be a good source of local

history knowledge, and be able to deliver programme

on a range of subjects, increasing the variety you can

offer in the programme.

A Scout Active Support Unit could offer you support

during a camp, doing backwoods cooking, conservation

projects or providing administrative support. Find out

how a local Unit can support your Scout Network.



Never too old to learn In the younger sections,

huge emphasis is placed on learning the fundamental traditions of outdoor skills

and campcraft. But how much of these are put

into practice in the Scout Network? Lee Allwood

assesses whether Scouting skills are up to scratch as he

heads for the woods

A different type of Icelandic


Scouting skills

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H opefully our journey through Scouting is

one of fantastic enjoyment and fun, but

also of self-development and learning. As

Members move from Beavers to Cubs to

Scouts, they are moving though the progressive training

programme and learning

as they go.

The challenge can sometimes be carrying on that

learning in Explorers and the Scout Network. The Scout

section Programme aims to be 50 per cent outdoors,

so the chances are a lot of these lessons will centre on

camping. But with the onset of adulthood and the

independence it brings, do we limit the type of camping

we choose when it’s down to us to organise ourselves?

How camp is your Network?Think back to your last Network camp. How did it

compare to a Scout or Explorer Camp?

Of course there will be key differences: I’m sure a tent

inspection at 7am wouldn’t go down too well on

a Network camp. However there are some standards

and skills that we should take with us into the final

youth section.

Pop-up tents vs glampingFor a large number of 18-25 year olds, the summer

brings a huge amount of opportunity to camp

outdoors, through festivals like Leeds, V and Bestival.

Glastonbury Festival alone will see around 140,000

people camping over a weekend – but is this camping

by Scout standards, or is it simply throwing up a flimsy

tent and existing for 48 hours?

Conversely, the surge in interest of so-called

‘glamping’ has made a weekend on a campsite more

like a film premiere than a back-to-nature experience.

Tents replete with fridges, beds and hair straighteners

have become the fashion, but is this camping at all?

Do either of these sound like your last Network camp,

or do you hold true to the simple living that B-P

promoted? To this end, we thought we would give

some prominence to traditional Scouting skills that time

might have forgotten, to encourage Network camps

to get in touch with their roots.

Pitching your tentTraditionally the Icelandic Patrol tent has been the tent

of choice for most Scout Troops. Durable, warm and

large enough to sleep a patrol of six or more Scouts,

what it lacks in 21st century style it makes up for

in practicality.

In April, the most famous thing Icelandic was the

volcanic ash cloud that grounded flights across Europe,

but whereas that will soon be a passing memory, the

Icelandic tent is here to stay. Will you remember how

to pitch it? Here’s our top five tips, we’ll leave you

to practise the rest.

How to pitch an Icelandic1. Select a suitable, flat site, with no sharp objects

sticking out. Remember, what might look like a small

and insignificant bump beforehand, might be a lot

more uncomfortable when you’re trying to sleep on

it. Also, ensure that the door of the tent doesn’t face

the prevailing wind. >>


Share your skillsIf youÕ re a Network that prides itself on back-to-basics knowhow, tell us your trade secrets. Get in touch at [email protected] or the Scout Network Supplement group on Facebook

>>

Never too old to learn

New books Scouting Skills and Nights Away can help you rediscover key camping skills.

Get them from www.scouts.org.uk/shop

2. Before going gung-ho and pitching the

tent, take a good look at what it looks

like packed in the valise (bag). That way

you stand a chance of getting it back

in at the end of the camp.

3. Pitch with the doors still laced. It will

be easier to peg out and retain its

shape better.

4. Once your tent is up, tighten the main

guys to hold it straight – if you have done

everything correctly, your tent will stand

with just these four guys. (Make sure

they aren’t tangled or twisted round

the dollies.)

5. When pegging out the guy lines at the

sides and corners, follow the seams

on the flysheet, and place the pegs

in a straight line. Neatness is king!


Reunion 2010 Ð get networking!Where can you see John LennonÕ s Rolls Royce, the worldÕ s oldest Cub Scout and the hallowed Gilwell Park campfire circle? It could only be Gilwell Reunion. Jess Kelly runs through the highlights of this yearÕ s event

Bookings are now open for this

year’s 84th Gilwell Reunion

event, held at Gilwell Park

over the weekend of the 3-5

September. The event has changed over

the last few years and so we thought

now would be a good time to provide an

update.

The event is now open to all adults

within Scouting and not just those who

have gained their Wood Badge and with

more and more Network members

attending there is plenty of socialising

to be done. There is also the added

advantage of a reduced ticket price

for Network members attending so get

online and book your place now.

WhatÕ s it all for?The event has different elements:

Entertainment. A great opportunity to

socialise and have fun, with three

entertainment venues open each

evening, two bars and themes so you can

dress up too!

Saturday programme. This is all about

supporting the sections, with bases and

stands full of information and new ideas.

Sunday programme. This is all about

supporting the individual and so we are

offering workshops, training, activities

and practical skills sessions. It’s a real

chance for everyone to learn something

new, try a new activity or share their

ideas and skills.

Over the weekend there is also the

opportunity to meet some of the trustees

and the UK Chief Commissioner and his

team.

Be a part of itAs well as encouraging adults to attend

we are also looking for people to help

with the programme, so if you have any

activity providers, Scout Active Support

Units with unique skills or just something

interesting to share, get in touch.

www.scouts.org.uk/reunion or email

[email protected]

Events

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Frenetic genetics

Downe Network

Activity camp.

27-30 August 2010

ItÕ s often said that once bitten, Scouting is in your DNA. Now, thanks to Downe Scout Activity Centre, DNA is set to be firmly in Scouting, writes Hannah Lee

I f exchange rates, airline strikes and the after-

effects of the recession have got you counting

the coppers, why not look a little closer to home

for your summer adventure?

Downe Scout Activity Centre in Kent, only 16 miles

from London, is running the first DNA (Downe Network

Activity camp) this August bank holiday. Will you be

one of the privileged few that will be able to say

‘I was there’?

Exclusively for Network members, DNA will offer

loads of activities from zip wires to high ropes,

inflatables to archery. There will be more than enough

fun challenges to keep you busy throughout the

weekend. Of course, the excitement doesn’t let up in

the evening and we’ve organised an array of discos,

games, fancy dress competitions and on-site bar. All

this just £50 for the whole weekend!

The small printAttendees must be 18 or over at the start of the event

and hold a valid/current criminal records check. Your

Network can’t come along but you’d still like to?

No problem! Just let us know, pack your

tent and join us anyway! Groups or

individuals who wish to make a

summer holiday of it and either

turn up early or stay longer at

the centre can do so – just place

a separate booking directly with

Downe, and of course let us

know if you have any questions.

Count me inLimited spaces are still available – book now to avoid

disappointment.

REGISTRATIONGo to www.scouts.org.uk/dna to download your booking form and send with £5 deposit per person. Email any questions to [email protected]


Competition

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Faith and awareness events for August/SeptemberAugust 5 Raksha Bandhan

(Hindu)

11 First day of Ramadan

(Muslim)

12 International

Youth Day

15 Assumption of

Blessed Virgin Mary

(Christian)

26 Women’s Equality Day

(USA)

September 1 Installation of Sikh

Scripture in Harmandir

Sahib (Sikh)

8 International Literacy Day

9 Rosh Hashanah (Jewish

New Year)

10 Eid Al-Fittr (Muslim)

18 Yom Kippur/Day of

Atonement (Jewish)

21 International Day of Peace

22 World Car Free Day

23 Start of Succot (Jewish)

23 Ganesh Chaturthi (Hindu)

Network TVWith many Networks using mobile phones, digital cameras and social networks to publicise their adventures, video has a major role to play in attracting new members to Scouting and correcting perceptions. ThatÕ s why weÕ re launching a Network video competition

A report by a 15-year-old

intern last year caused a bit

of a media furore, as

Matthew Robson claimed that

teenagers consumed YouTube and

Facebook more than TV and radio.

His views, though largely personal

and taken from his circle of friends,

led to marketing analysts thinking

again about how they communicate

with young people, to get their

messages across.

In Scouting, we face the

challenge of competing with

manufacturers and big business to

get our image of fun and adventure

through an already crowded

marketplace. But video-sharing

websites and social networks have

a part to play, and a well crafted

and eye-popping video could be

the tool you need to grow your

Network even more.

Here’s what you need to do to

enter our latest competition:

1. Get together as a Network and

plan your video. Aim for it not to

last more than three minutes.

What do you want to say? What

images or style will you use?

2. Get everything you need sorted

to shoot your video. Props,

people, the right setting, backing

music, etc. Set the date, and

make sure everybody shows up.

3. Find the right person to edit your

video. Someone with access to a

media suite, or a media

production student at the nearest

uni/college.

4. Put the finishing touches to it,

and upload it to your Facebook

page/YouTube channel. Don’t

forget to send a link to us at

[email protected]

so we can add it to

www.scouts.org.uk/tv – the

official Scout Association

YouTube channel.

The prizeThe video judged to be the best will win two nightsÕ free camping for the Network at one of the five national Scout Activity Centres*.Terms and conditions* The prize can be claimed by arrangement with your chosen centre (from Gilwell Park, Ferny Crofts, Downe, Youlbury and Hawkhirst) for up to 30 people. The offer does not include activity fees and is for camping only. www.scouts.org.uk/sac



With intense walking events and laid back camping, thereÕ s plenty to get excited about across the country in Network this season. All thatÕ s missing is your attendance

June

MAD UK. 25 – 27 June. Basildon, Essex.

Weekend Network camp.

www.essexscouts.org.uk/mad

July

Sun Run.2 – 4 July. Cheltenham,

Gloucestershire. Mammoth

walking event and festival.

www.sr-mc.co.uk

Dragnet.2 – 4 July. Cumbria.

Overnight challenge hike.

www.dragnet.org.uk

World Scout Moot*.27 July – 7 August. Kenya.

First World Moot in Africa

August

Chamboree.31 July – 7 August. Cheshire.

International Jamboree.

www.chamboree2010.co.uk

V Festival.20 – 22 August. Chelmsford,

Essex.

Volunteer with v, get in free.

www.vinspired.com/summerofgive

DNA*.27 – 30 August. Downe, Kent.

See page 16.

www.scouts.org.uk/dna

September

Gilwell Reunion*.3 – 5 September. Gilwell Park,

London. See page 15.

www.scouts.org.uk/reunion

Theme Park Camp.3 – 5 September. Surrey.

www.summitnetwork.org.uk

Intense.10 – 12 September. Woodhouse

Park, Bristol.

www.avonscouts.org.uk/intense

ANy more?If you know of any events that are open to any member of the Scout Network, contact us to publicise them in the supplement.Unless starred (*) Events listed here are not formally endorsed by The Scout Association and UK Headquarters takes no organisational responsibility for these events.

AdvANce NoticeNext summer, Inter-net will launch. ItÕ s a week-long Network-only camp in Berkshire, and the first event of its kind anywhere in the UK. EveryoneÕ s invited, including Network age Rover Scouts from abroad.

The organisers are promising Ô quirky twists, gold standard activities and the added bonus of a 48 hour experience that youÕ ll be talking about for years to come.Õ

ThereÕ s a £20 early bird discount if you pay your deposit by 30 June 2010. The total fee is £260, and all the other information is at www.inter-net.org.uk

eventful summer


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ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: CANOEING • CLIMBING • COASTEERING

GORGE WALKING • KAYAKING • SURFING • CAVING • WHITE WATER RAFTING

TEAM BUILDING • ASSAULT COURSE/ LOW ROPES • FIELD SKILLS

Nant Y Pobty Farm Coed Y Bryn, Llandysul Ceradigion, SA44 5LQ

Phone: 07787123761 [email protected]

Adventure Beyond is a family run centre

based in West Wales. We have venues and camping or bunk house accommodation

in St Davids, Cardigan Bay, Brecon Beacons.

Jethro MooreAdventure Beyond

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network june july 2010

Documents

network junejuly

network supplement

network tvsend

scout network numbers

junejuly issue of network

scout network members

scout network membership

big issue