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EVENT MINI GUIDE2–4 September, Gilwell Park

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WELCOME

Like so much of Scouting, the success of Gilwell Reunion has been its ability to move with the times, while remaining true to its original values. The first ever Gilwell Reunion was held in 1921. It included a film screening, camp fire and Scouts’ Own service - all of which you will find in this weekend’s programme.

Some elements of the original Reunion programme have been dropped over the years: you will be relieved to learn that the obligatory 7am Kudu horn blowing by the Chief Scout no longer features!

The event continues to be a place where we share experiences and ideas, learn new skills, make acquaintances, both old and new, and generally have a fantastic time.

This year, for the first time, we will be holding our Annual General Meeting on the Training Ground. The weekend will close on Sunday afternoon with the handover of UK Chief Commissioner role to Tim.

As ever, I look forward to meeting as many of you as possible and thanking you personally for making Scouting so successful.

Wayne Bulpitt

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MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR TIME

This mini guide provides an overview of what is on offer this weekend:

n Event schedule

n Programme Zone

n Support Zone

n Learning Zone (workshops and seminars)

n Commercial Zone

n Practical Skills Zone

n Activities

n Entertainment

n Food Zone

The zones correspond with the coloured zone locations on the map.

The Reunion programme aims to give you practical ideas to take back to Scouting locally, and to support you with implementing our four strategic aims: growth, inclusivity, community impact and Youth Shaped.

To help you get the most out of this year’s event, workshops and seminars are labelled by Scouting role, however these are open to all.

CONTENTS

Welcome 3Making the most of your time 5What’s going on:

n Friday 2nd September 6 n Saturday 3rd September 7 n Sunday 4th September 13

Learning Zone: n Workshops 18 n Seminars 23

Commercial Zone 28Practical Skills Zone 30Activities 32Programme Zone 35Support Zone 40Entertainment:

n Friday 2nd September 42 n Saturday 3rd September 43

General information 45Food Zone 48

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FRIDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER: WHAT’S GOING ON

Time Activity Location

11.00–23.00 Event reception open Jack Petchey Lodge

11.00–23.00 Reunion office open Scout Adventures Reception, The Farm

13.00 Check in pre-booked lodge rooms and tented village

Jack Petchey Lodge

15.00 Check into pre-booked The White House hotel rooms

The White House Reception

16.00–19.00 Scout Shops Ltd open Marquee in front of The White House

16.30–19.00 Awards hub Gazebo in front of The White House

19.00 Lid bar opens The Lid

19.30 The Queen’s Squiffy Woggle Pub open

Essex Chase

19.30–20.30 The history of the Wolf Cubs

The White House: Group Room

20.30 Reunion welcome The Lid

20.30–23.00 Quiet zone CIC Foyer

20.45–23.00 90s DJ night The Lid

20.45 Film: Home Alone Swan Centre

00.00 Entertainment venues close

The Queen’s Squiffy Woggle Pub (Essex Chase) and The Lid

SATURDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER: WHAT’S GOING ONAudience key (but open to all)


07.00–10.00 Event reception open Jack Petchey Lodge

09.00–22.30 Reunion office open plus late check in after 10am

Scout Adventures Reception, The Farm

09.00–19.30 Scout Shops Ltd opens Marquee in front of The White House

12.00 Event merchandise available (limited stock)

The Providore Camp Square

10.00–16.00 Commercial, Programme, Learning, Support and Reflection Zones open

Please see map for coloured zones

10.00–16.00 Drop in café Gidney Cabin

10.00–10.45 Making reasonable adjustments in the section

Seminar room 1 CIC

10.00–10.45 Awards board: general awards

The White House: Founders Rooms

10.00–10.45 Going for bronze (Chief Scout’s Award)

Seminar room 2 CIC

10.00–10.45 How to run a high quality Community Impact project

Seminar room 3 CIC

everyone section leaders managers and supporters

These events will be signed by an interpreter.

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10.00–10.45 Supporting District Scout Network Commissioners

Seminar room 4 CIC

10.00–10.30 Queen’s Scout Award: a case study

Marquee 1- The Orchard

10.00–10.30 An introduction to gender identity


10.45–11.15 Supporting young adults with additional needs: Explorer to adult volunteer


10.45–11.15 Challenging Programme areas


11.00–11.45 Badge and award flexibility

Seminar room 1 CIC

11.00–11.45 Awards: citation writing

The White House: Founders Room

11.00–11.45 Use them or lose them: parent volunteers

Seminar room 2 CIC

11.00–11.45 Embedding Community Impact into the Programme

Seminar room 3 CIC

11.00–11.45 Developing global programme ideas

Seminar room 4 CIC


10.45–12.00 The Scout Association’s Annual General Meeting

AGM Marquee, Training Ground

11.30–12.00 Growing with parents Marquee 1- The Orchard

11.30–12.00 Running expeditions Marquee 2- The Orchard

12.00–12.45 Supporting mental wellbeing and resilience

Seminar room 1 CIC

12.00–12.45 Going for gold (Chief Scout’s Award)

Seminar room 2 CIC

12.00–12.45 Tell the world: how managers can spread the word about Community Impact

Seminar room 3 CIC

12.00–12.45 Planning an international expedition

Seminar room 4 CIC

12.15–12.45 Growing with parents Marquee 1- The Orchard

12.15–12.45 Adding value: the role of Young Leaders in sections


everyone section leaders managers and supporters everyone section leaders managers and supporters

SATURDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER: (CONTINUED)Audience key (but open to all)


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13.00–13.45 Autism awareness Seminar room 1 CIC

13.00–13.45 Supporting your Groups to be more Youth Shaped

Seminar room 2 CIC

13.00–13.45 Going for silver (Chief Scout’s Award)

Seminar room 3 CIC

13.00–13.45 Communication workshop

Seminar room 4 CIC

13.00–13.30 An introduction to gender identity


13.00–13.30 Innovative ways of achieving Growth

Marquee 2 - The Orchard


White House: Founders Room

13.00–14.00 Questions and Answers: Chair of the Board, UK Chief Commissioner,UK Chief Commissioner elect, UK Youth Commissioner and CEO

AGM marquee,Training Ground

13.00–14.00 Take a walk on the historic side

Starting point: the Gidney Cabin


14.00–14.45 Developing leadership talent through Patrol systems

Seminar room 1 CIC

14.00 Keynote speaker Training Ground

14.00–14.45 Mentoring: how to support young people to be tomorrow’s leaders

Seminar room 2 CIC

14.00–14.45 Finding managers Seminar room 3 CIC

14.00–14.45 Be prepared for 100% giving

Seminar room 4 CIC

14.00–14.45 Awards board: citation writing


14.30–15.00 Youth Commissioners: an effective partnership


14.30–15.00 Youth Shaped Scouting: a leader’s survival guide


15.00 Meet the team and drinks reception

Training Ground

16.30–19:00 Awards hub open Gazebo in front of The White House




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SUNDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER: WHAT’S GOING ONAudience key (but open to all)


8.00 Interdenominational Communion service

Open air Chapel

9.00–11.00 Scout Shops Ltd open Marquee at front of The White House

9.00–16.00 Reunion office open Activity Centre Reception, the Farm

10:00 UK Youth Commissioner interviews UK Chief Commissioner


10.00–14.00 Commercial, Programme, Learning, Support and Reflection Zones open

Please see map for coloured zones

10.00–10.45 Youth Shaped Scouting and Executive Committees: ensuring decisions are made in partnership

Seminar room 1 CIC

10.00–10.45 Moving in and moving out: transition and retention between sections

Seminar room 2 CIC




16.00–17.00 Network hour: garden games

The Buffalo Lawn

17.00 Roman Catholic Mass RC Chapel

18.00 Anglican Eucharist Swan Centre

19.30–20.30 Campfire Large Campfire Circle

19.30–23.00 The Queen’s Squiffy Woggle Pub opens

Essex Chase

20.00 Magician Essex Chase

20.00 Lid Bar open The Lid

20.30–23.00 Quiet zone and games CIC Foyer

20.30– 01.00 Ceilidh, disco and bottle bar


20.45 Film: The Jungle Book Swan Centre

20.45–21.45 Scouts at war - WWII The White House: Group Room

21.00 The Cassettes The Lid

21.00–23.00 Quiz Programme Zone marquee, Training Ground



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10:00–10:45 Room for another: growing your team

Seminar room 3 CIC

10.00–10.45 Communication workshop

Seminar room 4 CIC

10.00–10.30 Improving the lives of people disabled by society


10.00–10.30 Improving the lives of people affected by dementia


10.00–14.00 Drop in café Gidney Cabin

10.45–11.15 My first trip abroad Marquee 1- The Orchard

10.45–11.15 Innovative ways of achieving Growth


11.00–12.00 Community Impact panel

AGM marquee, Training Ground

11.00–11.45 Transitioning from Explorers to Network

Seminar room 1 CIC

11.00–11.45 Going for bronze (Chief Scout’s Award)

Seminar room 2 CIC

11.00–11.45 Development planning Seminar room 3 CIC


11.00–12.00 Take a walk on the historic side

Starting point: Gidney Cabin

11:30–12.00 Grow your Group Marquee 1- The Orchard

11:30–12.00 Adding value: the role of Young Leaders in sections


12:00–12.45 Network: running a project

Seminar room 1 CIC

12:00–12.45 Going for silver (Chief Scout’s Award)

Seminar room 2 CIC

12:00–12.45 Use them or lose them: parent volunteers

Seminar room 3 CIC

12:00–12.45 Room for another: growing your team

Seminar room 4 CIC

13:00–13.30 Improving the mental wellbeing and resilience of families, Scout Groups and broader society


SUNDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER: (CONTINUED)Audience key (but open to all)



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13.00–13.30 Improving access to clean water and sanitation


13.00–13.45 Managers: supporting reasonable adjustments

Seminar room 1 CIC

13.00–13.45 #YouShape month 2017: how do I get involved?

Seminar room 2 CIC

13.00–13.45 Using waterways to take action on societal issues

Seminar room 3 CIC

14.00 Scouts’ Own Training Ground

14.30 UK Chief Commissioner handover

Training Ground

14.45 1st Gilwell Park Scout Group Annual General Meeting

Training Ground

15.30 All members must have checked out of The White House, lodges and tented village

16.00 Reunion closes


everyone section leaders managers and supporters

The Scout Association’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on the Saturday of Reunion on the Training Ground. Members of the Council of The Scout Association are eligible to vote at the meeting. Other Members of The Scout Association are welcome to attend as observers. If you wish to attend, please be seated by 10.45am.

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LEARNING ZONE: WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS

Workshops – interactive sessions (45 minutes)

Inclusion and Diversity

Making reasonable adjustments in the section Sat 10.00–10.45Taking action to deliver a Programme which is accessible to all.

Managers: supporting reasonable adjustments Sun 13.00–13.45:Ensuring leaders in all sections are supported to offer a truly accessible Programme.

Supporting mental wellbeing and resilience Sat 12.00–12.45Offering leaders support and tips for boosting resilience and emotional wellbeing amongst young people.

Autism awareness Sat 13.00–13.45Practical advice and a chance to share experiences of supporting a young person on the Autism Spectrum to fully participate in Scouting.

Badge and award flexibility Sat 11.00–11.45How to ensure that all young people can enjoy the challenge and achievement of accessing badges and awards.

Growth

Use them or lose them: parent volunteers Sat 11.00–11.45How to interest your members’ parents or guardians in volunteering with Scouting, and how to encourage them into a leadership role.

Room for another: growing your team Sun10.00-10.45 and 12.00-12.45A workshop for Group Scout Leaders and District Commissioners exploring how to grow your team.

Development planning Sun 11.00–11.45A workshop for Group Scout Leaders and District Commissioners about using development planning toolkits to aid Growth.

Finding managers Sat 14.00–14.45Hints, tips and tools to use when searching for Group Scout Leaders and District Commissioners.

Youth Shaped

Supporting your Groups to be more Youth Shaped Sat 13.00–13.45Ideas and resources for managers to make an impact locally.

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Mentoring: how to support young people to be tomorrow’s leaders Sat 14.00–14.45Practical advice for supporting young people to develop skills and nurture talent.

Youth Shaped Scouting and Executive Committees: ensuring decisions are made in partnership Sun 10.00–10.45Advice for making your Executive Committee more Youth Shaped.

#YouShape month 2017: how do I get involved? Sun 13.00–13.45 Find out about opportunities for sections, Groups, Districts and Counties.

Developing Leadership talent through Patrol systemsSat 14.00–14.45 Come and find out more about how you can use Patrols effectively to give your young people the opportunity to develop their leadership skills.

Community Impact

How to run a high quality community impact project Sat 10.00–10.45Practical ideas on how to build, shape and execute projects with a real and lasting benefit for all involved.

Embedding Community Impact into the Programme Sat 11.00–11.45Learn how Community Impact is rooted in the weekly 6-25 Programme.

Tell the world: how managers can spread the word about Community Impact Sat 12.00–12.45 Communication tips and easy-to-use support tools to ensure our community work is recognised.

Using waterways to take action on societal issues Sun 13.00–13.45Practical ideas, tools and support for your Scout Group to adopt a stretch of waterway and take action, in partnership with Canal and River Trust.

Quality Programme

Going for bronze (Chief Scout’s Award)Sat 10.00–10.45, Sun 11.00–11.45Top tips and practical ideas for delivering the Chief Scout’s Bronze Award.

Going for silver (Chief Scout’s Award) Sat 13.00–13.45, Sun 12.00–12.45Top tips and practical ideas for delivering the Chief Scout’s Silver Award.

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Going for gold (Chief Scout’s Award) Sat 12.00–12.45Top tips and practical ideas for delivering the Chief Scout’s Gold Award.

Developing global Programme ideasSat 11.00–11.45Global Programme activity ideas to take back to your Group or section.

Supporting District Scout Network Commissioners (DSNCs) Sat 10.00–10.45Come along and get some practical tips for supporting Scout Network.

Transitioning from Explorers to Network Sun 11.00–11.45Tip for supporting Explorers with the move to Network.

Moving in and moving out: transition and retention between sections Sun 10.00–10.45A session to share ideas on how to successfully support the transition process between sections.

Network: running a project Sun 12.00–12.45Learn how to set up and run an exciting Network project.

Seminars - inspirational talks (30 minutes)

Inclusion and Diversity

An introduction to gender identity Sat 10.00–10.30, and 13.00–13.30,Find out more about gender identity, and explore how to talk to young people about issues surrounding gender, including being transgender.

Supporting young adults with additional needs: from Explorer to adult volunteer Sat 10.45–11.15, Practical guidance for supporting young adults through a transitionary period.

Growth

Growing with parents Sat 11.30–12.00 and 12.15–12.45Sharing how Groups have worked proactively and positively with parents to grow their leadership team and numbers of youth members.

Innovative ways of achieving growth Sat 13.00–13.30, Sun 10.45–11.15Exploring new ways of achieving sustainable Growth by tackling waiting lists, starting new provision and taking Scouting into the community.

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Grow your Group Sun11.30–12.00Looking at what the ‘Grow your Group’ workshops are, and the foundations that can support Growth in Groups and Districts.

Youth Shaped

Youth Shaped Scouting: a leader’s survival guide Sat 14.30–15.00Giving leaders and volunteers all the tips and tools needed to ensure Youth Shaped Scouting is a success in their section or Group.

Adding value: the role of Young Leaders in sections Sat 12.15–12.45, Sun 11.30–12.00A session for section leaders who have or are looking to have Young Leaders, and want to offer them more support.

Youth Commissioners: an effective partnership Sat 14.30–15.00Find out how Local Youth Commissioners can support your local Scouting, particularly in creating a more Youth Shaped experience.

Community Impact

Improving the lives of people disabled by society Sun 10.00–10.30Find out how your Scout Group can help reduce social isolation and increase the independence of disabled people, in partnership with Guide Dogs and Leonard Cheshire Disability.

Improving the lives of people affected by dementia Sun 10.00–10.30Understand how your Scout Group can encourage society to be more inclusive of people with dementia, in partnership with Alzheimer’s Society.

Improving the mental wellbeing and resilience of families, Scout Groups and broader societySun 13.00–13.30Hear how your Scout Group can raise awareness of mental health issues and decrease stigma, in partnership with Mind.

Improving access to clean water and sanitation Sun 13.00–13.30Discover how your Scout Group can take action to ensure water is used sustainably, and hygiene practices improved internationally, in partnership with WaterAid.

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Quality Programme

Queen’s Scout Award: a case study Sat 10.00–10.30Queen’s Scout Award holders will talk about their Queen’s Scout Award expeditions and give practical tips on working towards this top award.

Challenging Programme areas Sat 10.45–11.15Top tips for delivering some of the more challenging Programme areas.

Running expeditions Sat 11.30–12.00Tips for overcoming some of the barriers that prevent leaders from taking young people on great expeditions.

My first trip abroad Sun 10.45–11.15Inspiration for planning your first trip.

Extra learning opportunities

Take a walk on the historic sideSat 13.00–14.00, Sun 11.00–12.00A leisurely walk around Gilwell Park, pointing out places of Scouting heritage.

The history of the Wolf CubsFri 19.30–20.30As centenary of Cubs, the talk will look at prominent times and personalities within the history of the section.

Scouts at War: WWII Sat 20.45–21.45Find out more about Scout’s involvement in WWII, from Dunkirk to the Scout’s International Relief Service.

Talks – held in the Group Room of the White House. Free tickets available and can be obtained from the Baerlein Room.

Communication workshop Sat 13.00–13.45, Sun 10.00–10.45 Learn how to communicate about Scouting to the public and other members. Pick up some advice, share ideas and check out the latest Print Centre updates.

Awards board: citation writing workshops Sat 11.00–11.45 and 14.00–14.45Need help with award applications? Come along to one of our workshops to learn more about writing citations.

Awards board: general awards Sat 10.00–10.45, 13.00–13.45 and 16.00–16.45Come along and find out what awards are on offer to recognise adults and young people for their contribution to Scouting.

Be prepard for 100% giving Sat 14.00–14.45Easy and quick ways to raise funds locally.

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COMMERCIAL ZONE

n TSA Scout Adventures

n TSA Event and Conference Centres

n Scout Shops Ltd

n Unity Insurance Services

n A P Leisure

n Adventures Offshore

n Beaudesert Outdoor Activity Centre

n Boy Scout Models

n Brownsea Island Scout Active Support

n Cranham Scout Centre

n D and L Knotting

n Eastbourne District Scout First Aid Team

n Gala Tent Limited

n Halsbury Travel

n Harambee For Kenya

n Hesley Wood Scout Activity Centre

n International Badgers Club

n Isle of Wight Scouts Corf Campsite

n JEKA Group Holidays

n John Hemming -Clark

n Linnet Clough Scout Camp and Activity Centre

n Mityna Community Development Foundation

n Oyster Coast Watersports

n Powertraveller Ltd

n Providore Trading

n Ruddocks

n Scout 4x4

n SCOUTwear

n Shosholoza Wooden Name Badges

n Skreens Park Activity Centre

n Thriftwood Scout Campsite

n Úlfljótsvatn Outdoor and Scout Centre

n Vango

n Venture Abroad

n West Mercia Scout County

TSA Fundraising Team (Buffalo Lawn next to Baden Powell’s statue)Make your mark on the Promise Path and leave a lasting impression at Gilwell Park. Donate to the Christmas Appeal for a new range of cards and badges for 2016!

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PRACTICAL SKILLS ZONE

Scout Adventures – find out about the fantastic opportunities at our Adventure Centres across the UKscoutadventures.org.uk

British Fencing – try your hand at fencing and find out more about coaching courses.

Bushscout – demonstrating fire lighting, knife safety, paracord weaving and much more.

Geocaching Association of Great Britain – learn to make your own caching container.

Gilwell Park SAS – learn about rope making and make your own piece of rope.

International Guild of Knot Tyers – find out more about the Six Knot Challenge and other aspects of knot tying.

Jubilee Sailing Trust – get involved in some exciting team building activities.

Scouting Ireland – showcasing opportunities at the Scouting Ireland National Centres. International Scouting available to Members, right on their doorstep.

Scouts Scotland National Activity Centres – find out more about the Scout activity centres in Scotland.

Shark Designs (Beaver Bushcraft) – demonstrating various ancient and modern tool sharpening and fire lighting techniques.

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ACTIVITIES

Experience all the fun and adventure of Scouting for yourself!

Activites Saturday Sunday

High ropes 10.00–12.3013.00–14.3015.30–17.00

10.00–13.00

Archery 10.00–12.30 13.00–14.3015.30–17.00

10.00–13.00

Climbing wall 10.00–12.30 13.00–14.3015.30–17.00

10.00–13.00

Crate stacking 10.00–12.30 13.00–14.3015.30–17.00

10.00–13.00

Slacklining 10.00–12.3013.00–14.3015.30–17.00

10.00–13.00

Leap of faith 10.00–12.3013.00–14.3015.30–17.00

10.00–13.00

Zip line 10.00–12.3013.00–14.3015.30–17.00

10.00–13.00

Sensory trail 10.00–12.30 13.00–14.30 15.30–17.00

10.00–13.00

The following activities will take place throughout the weekend:

Vertical wall Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30, Training ground

Have a try at climbing this 26ft climbing wall kindly provided by Tolmers Scout Activity Centre.

Mobile caving unitSat 10.00–15.00, Sun 10.00–13.30, Training Ground

Navigate your way through this tunnel system. Will you be able to find your way around? Provided by Tolmers Scout Activity Centre.

Garden gamesSat: 12.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30, Buffalo Lawn. A selection of summer garden games will be available throughout the weekend.

Bungee run Sat 10.00–15.00, The Quick. Race your friends against the bungee rope and see who wins. Fun guaranteed!

Swan Pedalo! Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30, The Bomb Hole. A £2 donation to charity.

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PROGRAMME ZONE

2nd Gilwell Park SAS – the 2nd Gilwell SAS invite you to have a go at some tried and tested crafts, with ideas you can take back to your Group.

Alzheimer’s Society – try some activities from our A Million Hands resource packs and learn more about creating a dementia friendly society.

Bookbridge – gain inspiration for running community Impact projects with Scouts abroad and find out about our peer-to-peer mentoring programme

Canal and River Trust – find out about outdoor learning and the resources we have to support you in achieving various Scout badges and A Million Hands projects.

Guinness World Records – three amazing record challenges for you to take part in. Qualify and attempt an official GWR title.

Intercamp – find out about Intercamp, an international camp run by BSO (British Scouting Overseas), and held in a different location in Europe each year for Scouts aged 11-16.

Jamboree Denmark 2017 – sign up to the Jamboree Denmark 2017 and find out about the exciting activities on offer.

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JOTA – Jamboree On The Air uses radio technology to link half a million Scouts around the world without leaving home. Scouts can contact Scouts in the next town, county, country or continent.

JOTI Radio – online radio station operated by Avon Scout Radio.

Kent International Jamboree – find out about this week-long international camp held every four years in the heart of Kent, welcoming Scouts and Guides from across the globe.

Kids in Museums – find out about Museum Takeover Days and resources available to support exciting, innovative events linked to your local museums.

Kindred Lodges Association – the members of our Masonic Lodges have longstanding connections with youth organisations. Find out about our work and the parallels between Scouting and Freemasonry.

Network Russia – pick up some international Programme ideas about Russia, to inspire your young people.

NORJAM 2018 – we’ve got everything from archery to zorbing and thousands of new friends to meet from across the globe.

Poacher 2017 International Jamboree – discover more about Lincolnshire’s International Jamboree and how your Group can join in.

QSWP – a Scout Active Support Unit that supports members to gain top awards. Chat to them for inspiration and ideas to help your young people reach their potential.

Scout and Guide Graduate Association (SAGGA) –practical ideas to make games exciting and interesting with just a little imagination.

Scout Radio – a National Scout Active Support Unit for radio enthusiasts, who will be broadcasting live throughout the weekend.

Student Scout and Guide Organisation (SSAGO) – discover how you can continue Scouting atUniversity and the opportunities to get involved.

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award – chat to the team about running a DofE expedition, and this year’s Diamond Anniversary.

TSA Awards Team – find out about how to recognise and reward adult volunteers in Scouting

TSA Events: World Scout Moot UK Contingent – join us on our journey to Iceland, take part in fun and exciting Programme activities that will support your sections in delivering the Moot message.

TSA Heritage Service find out about our plans for the heritage centre development at Gilwell Park and learn more about the team’s work.

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TSA International Core Team – join us for a range of global Programme idea and international opportunities.

TSA Scout Programme: Beavers, Cubs (including Cubs100), Scouts, Explorers, Network –practical Programme ideas and inspiration for all sections, and the chance to share ideas and participate in projects.

Corporate partners tent – come along and find out how our corporate partners can support your Programme with exciting activities and offers.

n BEAR Nibbles n Brunton n Cotswold Outdoor n Immediate Media n Macmillan Children’s Books n Merlin Entertainments n Pets at Home n Tesco Eat Happy Project n Travel Places n Virgin Money Giving n Vodafone n Youth Fun Days (Leicestershire Scouts) n Zoological Society of London

Faith Walk – visit the faith buildings at Gilwell Park and pick up Programme ideas for incorporating spiritual development into the Programme supported by:

n Christians in Guiding and Scouting

n Anglican Fellowship in Scouting and Guiding

n National Catholic Scout Fellowship

n United Reformed Church Guide and Scout Fellowship National Scout Active Support Unit

n Muslim Scout Fellowship

Reflection Zone – enjoy the calm of the Swan Centre and take some time to reflect.

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SUPPORT ZONE

FLAGS Active Support Unit – meet the FLAGS team for advice on the recruitment, retention and ongoing support of LGBT adults within Scouting.

TSA Development Grants Board – Come and talk to the team to find out more about the grants and funding schemes offered by The Scout Association.

TSA Membership Engagement Team – chat to the team for advice, support and guidance on everything related to Scouting.

TSA Regional Services Team – drop in or book an appointment with one of our Growth And Development Officers for 1-2-1 advice and support on adult recruitment, parental engagement, Grow Your Group, manager searches, project supporters and The Pears Project.

TSA Safeguarding Team – find out more about the safeguarding resources available, including the new ‘Stay Safe’ leaflets.

TSA Volunteering Team – get support and guidance on volunteering in Scouting, including Adult Training, Diversity and Inclusion, Scout Active Support, Executive Committees, volunteer recruitment and retention and much more.

Drop in café – come in for a cup of tea or coffee and enjoy a chat with representatives from:

n Trusts and Foundations

n Inclusion

n International

n Membership and Engagement team

n Scout Network

n The Scout Programme Core team (Sat 11.00–12.00)

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ENTERTAINMENT: FRIDAY

The Queen’s Squiffy Woggle Pub 19.30–00.00, Essex ChaseIf you want to try a selection of fine ales and relax in the pub style atmosphere, then The Pub is the place for you.

90’s night (DJ starting at 20.45)20.00–00.00, The LidCome and join us at the Lid Bar for a 90’s theme night. With our DJ playing the best in old school 90’s classics, so bring your glow sticks and neon outfits and let’s get this party started!

Quiet zone and games, CIC20.30–23.00If you fancy a quieter night, why not wander over to the CIC where there will be a selection of board games for you to have a go at.

Movie night, Swan Centre20.45–23.45 Home Alone, Grab some popcorn and a drink, sit back and relax.

Scout a delic Scout bingo will be going on throughout the weekend. Get your bingo card via Twitter for a chance to win!

ENTERTAINMENT: SATURDAY

Magic moments 20.00, Essex ChaseCatch up with old and new friends over a drink and also be entertained by our fantastic magician.

Campfire19.30–20.30, Large Campfire CircleGather at the iconic Reunion campfire to sing and socialise with other adult volunteers.

Quiz 21.00, Programme Marquee, Training GroundAssemble a team of eggheads for an evening of puzzles and brainteasers, with prizes up for grabs for the winning team!

Live music, The Cassettes, 21.00–00.00, The LidCome along and listen to the Cassettes as they perform a diverse mix of hits in and amongst their DJ sets. Whatever you’re into, The Cassettes will have something for everyone.

Movie night, Swan Centre20.45–23.45, The Jungle BookGrab some popcorn and a drink, sit back and relax.

Ceilidh and disco20.30–01.00, AGM MarqueeJoin us for an evening of lively traditional Scottish dance.

ENTERTAINMENT: SATURDAY (CONTINUED)

Scouts Own 14.00, Training GroundCome and join us as we reflect and renew our Promise and embrace the positive changes ahead.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Event staffWhile on duty, all Reunion staff will wear a distinctive green scarf with a Gilwell axe and log design on the back. If you need anything, please ask them and they will be happy to help.

Fire and emergency proceduresOpen fires are only allowed in altar fires, placed a safe distance away from tents. In the event of a fire, please alert any member of staff, who will take responsibility for calling the emergency services. Emergency procedures documents are available on the Gilwell Reunion website.

Indoor accommodationPlease note that residents of the Lodges have paid for exclusive use of rooms and shower/washroom room facilities. The main halls and kitchen areas of the Lodges may be used by the event organising team for other purposes. Campers are not permitted to use the Lodge facilities at any time. Toilets and shower facilities for campers are shown on the map.

VehiclesEvery opportunity is taken to reduce the number of vehicles moving around the estate. All vehicles must be parked in the Branchet Field car park and must not be parked in any of the camping areas. Any vehicles parked outside of this area will be removed.

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Moving equipmentIn order to maintain site safety, vehicles will not be permitted on the campsites at any time during the event. Kit runs will be organised where necessary. Please speak to a member of the Traffic Team on site if kit runs are required. Your full cooperation with the team during this busy time is very much appreciated. Trolleys are also available on request.

First aidSt John’s Ambulance are providing first aid assistance over the weekend. They are located in the Den (building opposite the Lid). If urgent first aid assistance is required, please ask a member of staff to radio for assistance.

Rubbish and recyclingPlease recycle where possible,recycling bins can be found in Camp Square. Items or recycling placed in non-recycling bins will disrupt the recycling process.

Rubbish should be deposited in the nearest metal wheelie bin. Do not leave plastic bags in the fields or next to litter bins. Plastic refuse sacks are available from the Reunion office, and you will receive one upon checking in. Please ensure that your camping area is left free of litter when you depart, and help to keep Gilwell Park tidy.

Lost propertyAny found items and all enquiries regarding lost property should be referred to the Reunion office.

Entertainment venuesEntry to the entertainment venues will only be granted if you are wearing your lanyard. Under 18s must be wearing the coloured wristbands given to you when you book in.

Public Wi-Fi accessWi-Fi access is available at various points across the site, including The White House, CIC and Camp Square.

Please respect Gilwell Park and fellow campers

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FOOD ZONE

Park Café (CIC)Friday Dinner 17.00–20.00

Saturday Breakfast 07.30–10.00 Lunch 12.00–14.30 Dinner 17.00–20.00

Sunday Breakfast 07.30–10.00 Lunch 12.00–13.30

Catering vans (Camp Square)Friday 14.00–01.30 Saturday 08.00–01.30 Sunday 08.00–16.00

Street food stalls (Essex Chase)Saturday 11.00–23.00

Costa(The White House)Friday 08.00–20.00 Saturday 08.00–20.00 Sunday 08.00–17.00

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