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SMASHING TIMESMASHING TIME
Pianos take a beating at Intense
The magazine for
Scout Network members
December 2010/January 2011
You gotta have faith
Spiritual development in Network
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Chuck itThe camp game
that’s taking Britain by storm
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Stairway to ‘11
Your Scout Network TeamAdrian Wray, UK Adviser (Scout Network)
Emma Saunders, Programme and Development Adviser
The Scout Association,Gilwell Park, Chingford,London E4 7QW
Contributions to: [email protected]
ADVERTISINGRichard Ellacott [email protected] Tel: 020 8962 1258
Contributors: Andy Watson, Patrick Rooke, Paul Johnson
Cover photograph: Becky Tompkinson
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
4 Network newsActivity academies, Queen’s Scout reception news, camp with the Chief and visit the Jamboree
5 New training modulesFor taking young people on residential experiences
6 Knowing me, knowing youHow two Scouts made use of a great scheme in Sweden
7 Intensely ScoutingOur visit to Avon’s Network camp and the rules of Kubb
10 Faith and NetworkHow important is faith when the Scouting journey reaches Network?
13 Your Programme, Your VoiceThe results of the magazine survey
15 Scouting skillsA very Cornish pioneering project
16 Queen’s Scout AwardIn praise of Scouting’s best award
17 Who ya gonna call?Our new partnership with Save the Children
18 Events listing
ContributorsFi Durrant is a youth worker in Hampshire, and tells us about the role faith plays in her Scouting. See page 10.
Andy Watson is part of Bath Network, also an Explorer Scout Leader and a climbing instructor. He’s also entered the national Kubb championships, and explains the game on page 8.
Emma Saunders looks back on a busy year, and forward to one that holds international promise and eventful meet-ups
Welcome to the December/January issue of Network. I hope that 2010 has
been a good and adventurous year for you and 2011 is set to be the same,
with lots of events and campaigns coming up.
Sweden soonNot long now for those of you attending the 22nd World Scout Jamboree,
as Unit Leaders or International Service Team. I hope that the planning and
preparations are going well and the Join-in-Jamboree resources received
with the last issue will help the whole Network get involved.
More than a magazineThis issue of Network takes us into 2011 and we’re constantly trying to
improve the content to support and inform you. We aim to provide plenty of
activity ideas and instructions throughout the year, more support with life
issues and case studies about what Networks across the UK are getting up to.
In this issue we look a bit deeper at the spiritual element of Scouting and
how faith affects two Network members. We also visit the Intense Network
Camp in Avon, where we learn the rules to the game of Kubb, which is
increasingly popular at Network events.
We haven’t forgotten the regulars which include Scouting skills, Network
news and an events listing with an international flavour.
As always if there is anything you would like us to feature or promote
please get in touch at [email protected]
Contents
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4 Network December 2010/January 2011
News
See you in Sweden?
Day visitor tickets are now available to purchase from the
Swedish Jamboree team. Adult day tickets for 28 July – 6 August
cost 150SEK (approx £14). For more information and to buy your
tickets visit shop.worldscoutjamboree.se
Activity Academies open for businessHawkhirst and Youlbury will play host to the next round
of academies after their successful trial last year. This
time out you can work on your watersports or get an
introduction to instructing, both in beautiful surrounds
with people your own age.
See page 14 for further details.
Survive with Bear
Video starsCongratulations to Cheshire Network for winning our
video competition (and being the only entrants!)
Go to www.youtube.com/cheshirescoutnetwork
to see their work. We’re still convinced that social media
is a great way to promote what you do, and would be
keen to see any videos you make and learn of their
success. Send us a link or share via the ‘Scout Network
Supplement’ Facebook group.
The Chief Scout’s survival camp will next
year be open to Scout Network
members who have gained the Queen’s
Scout Award. See page 16 for a teaser
of what the camp involves and how you
can put your hat in the ring to attend.
What’s happening nationally and what you’ve been up to. Email your news to [email protected]
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New modules for leadersIs there a night away, sleepover, camp or residential experience on your horizon? No matter what type of overnight experience you are planning or helping out with, it is essential that you have the right tools for the job says Samantha Marks
For more about training – [email protected] more about The Nights Away Permit Scheme – [email protected]
more info
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scouts.org.uk is going through a revamp and beta pages to support the Network section are available to view and look through. These include the most up-to-date information, a new menu system and a fresh look and feel. Look for the ‘Information and Resources’ area at www.scouts.org.uk to see for yourself.
scouts.org.uk is going through WWWhat’s going on?Queen’s Scouts honoured
The latest class of Queen’s Scouts received their
awards from UK Chief Commissioner Wayne Bulpitt
at a plush reception in London’s Science Museum.
Chief Scout Bear Grylls also popped in for lunch
with the award holders as part of his tour of the
South East. This year’s national reception will be
the last in the current format. Future certificate
presentations will be organised and hosted
at a Regional and/or Country level.
The National Scout Service and Parade will be held
at Windsor Castle on Sunday 1 May 2011. Those of
you who have recently achieved your Queen’s Scout
Award will be invited to attend in January. To avoid
disappointment RSVP as soon as possible.
The Scout Association now offers two modules
to enable you to provide overnight experiences
with confidence. In order to become more
flexible and relevant in the training available, Module 16: Nights Away has changed and a new Module 38: Skills for Residential Experiences has been created.
Module 16: Introduction to Residential ExperiencesThis gives an introduction to the
place, value and organisation of
residential experiences, and their
importance in Scouting. This will be
a shorter version of the obligatory
module that all section leaders need
to complete.
Module 38: Skills for Residential ExperiencesThis focuses on the skills to plan and run
a successful residential experience for young
people. It reflects the skills needed for
a Nights Away Permit and aims to help
leaders gain new skills and consolidate their knowledge.
These changes will give you more flexibility
and choice over the training you receive.
The Nights Away Permit Scheme remains a separate
national scheme, so while these modules aim to give
you all the knowledge you need, if you want to gain
a Nights Away Permit, you will still need to be assessed
separately (you don’t need a Nights Away permit
to get your Wood Badge).
Remember though, that there are no pre-requisites
for gaining a Nights Away Permit – you don’t have to
attend either of these courses to get one. In fact, if you
have a Nights Away Permit then you can automatically
validate both of these modules without attending
any training.
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6 Network December 2010/January 2011
Knowing me, knowing you Patrick Rooke learns of the ups and downs of volunteering in Sweden from two young Scouting adults who took advantage of a European scheme
In the current economic climate, entering the
world of work is a daunting prospect. With the
unemployment rate amongst 18-25 year olds at
over 1 million, competition for jobs is higher than
it has ever been before. Internships and work
experience placements are increasingly seen as the best
way to gain skills and boost the chances of penetrating
the job market.
In preparation for the World Scout Jamboree in
Sweden next year, The Scout Association and the
Swedish Scout and Guide Council, in partnership with
the British Council, work together in running the
successful European Voluntary Service (EVS) scheme.
Kate Wilson, 24, and Mike Randall, 26, have recently
returned from a four month stint in Stockholm on the
EVS scheme, and it’s had a big impact on their lives.
‘I was very excited about being offered the place on
the EVS scheme’, says Kate. ‘At first, I thought it would
be similar to university, with plenty of opportunity to
meet new people and have a good time, but it was so
much more than that. All of the staff in the Swedish
Scout Office were so welcoming, friendly and helpful.
They supported not only our work but also giving us
ideas of places to explore in Stockholm.’
Mike of all tradesThe variety of tasks given to EVS volunteers during their
placement is huge, as Mike explains. ‘Organising a
World Scout Jamboree requires a lot of work from staff
and volunteers. While I was in the office, I could be
doing any number of things within one day; answering
emails, co-ordinating the international and Swedish
Jamboree roadshows, writing web articles and
developing programme items to help Swedish Scouts
prepare for this once in a lifetime experience.
‘However, because my placement was during the
summer months, I spent a lot of time outside the office.
I travelled Sweden promoting the Jamboree,
encouraging as many people as possible to get involved
with the event. I hadn’t done that much public speaking
before, and although a daunting experience,
I loved every minute of it. It has boosted my confidence
and strengthened my ability to talk to large groups of
people.’
Home from homeBoth Kate and Mike quickly became accustomed to life
in another country and are proud of everything they
accomplished during their time in Stockholm. ‘It is hard
at times living abroad, away from your friends and
family,’ says Kate. ‘Facebook and Skype definitely made
things a lot easier in terms of communication. However,
the occasional hard times being away from the UK are
outweighed by all the positives and wealth of
experience you gain by being on the EVS scheme.
‘The placement gave us both a strong set of
transferable skills. It developed our self-confidence and
public speaking ability, boosted our written and oral
communication, enhanced our IT skills and our capacity
to manage a high and varying workload. All of these
skills are attractive to employers back in the UK.
‘It’s not just the skills we gained that made the EVS
placement a life-changing experience for us. It was a
fantastic opportunity to experience a different culture
and way of life in another country. Rarely will you learn
so much about how other people live and, ultimately,
learn more about yourself.’
What’s the story?If you’ve benefitted from a volunteering opportunity we’d like to hear about it. Send your account to [email protected] and we may feature it in a future issue.
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An assault course that contained
a military amount of mud
proved a challenge for all
comers, with the bizarre trend
of many contenders completing it in their boxer shorts
Intensely ScoutingNetwork magazine was recently at the
piano-bashing event that is Avon
Network’s ‘Intense’ but found
participants to be more chilled out than
the name suggests. Here are some
pictures from the event (ably taken by
Becky Tompkinson) and turn the page
for a programme idea we came across
during the Saturday activities
Becky Tompkinson) and turn the page
for a programme idea we came across
The nautical theme was embraced by event staff, and came to a head at a lively Saturday party. Ahoy there!
A decrepit piano bore the brunt of this
Network member’s frustration
Saturday party. Ahoy there!
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8 Network December 2010/January 2011
Kubb is played on a 5m x 8m pitch, with a halfway
line at 4m.
You will need• 10 ‘kubbs’ (7cm x 7cm x
15cm blocks)
• 1 king (9cm x 9cm x 30cm)
• 6 sticks or batons (3.5cm
diameter; 30cm length)
• A place to play, and markers for the pitch.
How to set out the pitchThe two 5m sides of the pitch are called the baselines.
Each team may place their five kubbs anywhere they
like on the baseline; typically they are spaced apart to
make hitting them more difficult. The king is placed in
the centre of the pitch.
Who goes first?Each team throws a baton towards the king; whoever
lands their baton closest wins. However, if you knock
the king over you lose!
How to throw the batonThe baton must be thrown so that it flies vertically and
does not intentionally rotate on the horizontal axis.
Throws should be straight and underarm.
How to play• Each team takes it in turns to throw the six batons
at the kubbs to knock them over.
• Once all six batons have been thrown, any kubbs that
have been knocked over are thrown into the half of
the team that knocked them over by the other team
(ie if you had three of your five kubbs knocked over
by the other team, you throw them back into their
half).
• They are then stood up on the furthest edge from
the thrower. These are known as ‘field kubbs’.
• The opponent must then knock over any field kubbs
first before knocking over the kubbs on the baseline.
• If field kubbs are still standing when the first team
come to throw again, then they may advance
to a line across the pitch level with the furthest
forward field kubb.
• If a kubb is knocked over and stands itself up again,
it is counted as being knocked over.
• The game continues until one side has knocked over
all the kubbs and field kubbs of the opposing team.
Once this has been done they then return to the
original baseline and may aim for the King attempting
to knock it over.
• If they miss and the opposing team regains some field
kubbs, these must be knocked down first.
Boules for vikings
Kubb is a lawn game, in which the object is to knock over wooden blocks
with sticks. Though it originated in Sweden, the game is becoming
increasingly popular at Scout Network camps in the UK. Kubb enthusiast
Andy Watson, of Bath Scout Network, gives us a rundown of the rules
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Note on field kubbsIf they are thrown or roll out of the pitch then they may
be thrown again. If they roll out for a second time the
opposition may place them anywhere they choose
within their half provided it is at least a baton away
from the king.
Additional rule for beginnersIf a field kubb is knocked over when throwing another
kubb into play as a further field kubb they may be
stacked on top of each other (max two high). This
makes it easier to knock both over at once and speeds
the game up.
Andrew has competed in the National Kubb
Championships, but to him it’s the fact that ‘Kubb is
Viking Chess!’ that appeals most. If you see him with a
kubb set at Network Gathering in Great Tower,
challenge him!
Once you’ve removed the field
kubbs you can go for the kingBath Network were there in force at Intense, being local, but can often be seen with their rubber duck mascot at various gatherings up and down the country.
Kubb camp?If you’ve played kubb, add your pictures to the Scout Network UK Facebook group, and send your tips to us at [email protected]
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10 Network December 2010/January 2011
Faith and NetworkFor many, the Promise to ‘do my duty to God and to the Queen’ is first uttered as a six or seven year-old, when the concepts of faith and citizenship are simplified and condensed into the wider principle of ‘doing your best’. But as we mature, questions of faith become more complex. We spoke to two Network members for whom the spiritual journey goes hand in hand with the Scouting one
T he spiritual aspect of Scouting is as old as
the Movement itself. Through activities that
challenge us and exceed our expectations,
beliefs, values and attitudes are developed,
and we learn to apply Scouting to our worldview, and
vice versa. The rise of an increasingly multicultural
society has been reflected in the diversity of faiths and
attitudes in Scouts. Network is a safe place to discuss
our views, philosophise and reflect as we gaze
at the stars on a weekend camping with
friends.
Going deeperBut how often do we do this? The secular
and spiritual worlds run in parallel, and
opportunities to talk seriously about the meaning of life
can be crowded out in the need to keep in step with
the latest reality show gossip, 24-hour news and what
is in fashion (military style jackets and skinny jeans) and
what’s not (man bags and those ridiculous Kanye
West glasses). Amidst the gossip and the
hectic pace of life, we shouldn’t miss the
chance for deep and meaningful conversation.
Fiona Durrant, Hampshire NetworkI always went to church as a kid, but then my dad died
when I was 11 and I stopped believing in God, because
I didn’t understand why He would let that happen.
When I was at college, I went to a talk at the Christian
Union by some Latin American students. They talked
about how in their part of the world people are killed,
but they still believe in God. It completely got me, so I
started exploring the Christian faith again and went to
church with a friend I met at Explorers. I was confirmed
when I was 19 and my faith is now a central part
of my day-to-day life.
Faith odyssey or epic disaster?It was odd that I started going to church as a result of a
conversation at Scouts. Though faith is at the heart of
Scouting, it’s unusual that someone would talk openly
about it. Culturally, faith is a very personal thing.
There’s times when it comes up, around issues like sex
before marriage. My belief in not having sex before
marriage is an epic disaster in Network because no-one
seems to understand why someone might choose to
live that way. It’s quite a challenge at times to convey
the impact of my faith because people have such an
extreme perception of what they think I believe.
Network is a lot about going out and having
fun, and the behaviour can challenge my
morals at times, but I’m still able to get
involved and now because everyone knows
my beliefs we’re able to talk about it.
Putting the world to rightsWhen we discuss faith it’s normally by the
fire with a couple of drinks at the end of the
day. Sometimes a joke will turn into a deep
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Tom has represented
Baha’i at the World Scout
Jamboree and other
international camps
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Faith and Network
and meaningful conversation. Spiritual
development in Network isn’t just about
saying ‘Let’s visit a church’; it should go
beyond that and provoke us into challenging
our personal values and worldview. By Network,
people have largely come to their own understanding
about religion, so we need to get through stereotypes
and have real conversation with each other. I wish we
did that more.
Tom Leather, Edinburgh and Shropshire Networks – Baha’iAt only around 160 years old,
Baha’i is a very young religion.
A fundamental aspect of the faith
is social responsibility; it teaches
that there is a lack of distinction
between us all and that we
should treat each other with
decency and respect. Followers
of Baha’i believe in one God, and
that He speaks to people through messages that can be
found in all the major religions. The latest messenger
lived in Persia 160 years ago. We call him
Bahá’u’lláh.
Global gatheringsI’ve represented Baha’i at the World
Scout Jamboree and international camps
in faith zones. The Scouting spirit means that
everyone works together. Because of the way
Baha’i interprets other faiths, I can always find
something in common with someone who
follows another faith.
Taboo or not taboo?Whereas personally my faith matters greatly, and within
Scouting the fundamental spiritual development is
central to everything we do, my experience of Network
is that the topics of spirituality and faith don’t come up
very often. People my age are tolerant,
and if you want to be religious, you’re able
to be yourself, but people are wary of discussing
religion. It’s a bit of a taboo subject, I’ve found.
Personal journeysIn Baha’i we believe that you have to find things out
for yourselves, which means you shouldn’t believe
something just because your parents do. We respect
that right, and therefore we don’t push our faith on
people, although if they want to discuss it I’m
happy to promote what it means to me.
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Faith and awareness events for February/March
February 2011 2 Candlemas Day (Christian)
8, 15 Parinirvana – Nirvana day
(Buddhist)
8 Vasant Panchami (Hindu)
14 Valentine’s Day (Christian)
15 (20 Shia) Milad un Nabi (Birthday of
the Prophet Muhammad)
(Muslim)
18 Magha Puja (Buddhist)
28 Feb - 13 March
Fairtrade Fortnight
March 1 Hola Mohalla (Lunar
Calendar) (Sikh)
3 Mahashivratri (Hindu)
8 International Women’s Day
8 Shrove Tuesday (Christian)
9 Ash Wednesday (Christian)
17 St Patrick’s Day (Christian)
19 Holi (Hindu)
20 Purim (Jewish)
22 World Water Day
Deepen your journey of spiritual development as a Network by participating in some of these events, inspired by a range of world faiths and campaigns
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Your Programme, Your VoiceIn August, the Programme Team ran a Your Programme, Your Voice (YPYV) questionnaire about Scouting magazine and its supplements and received nearly 3,000 responses
T his questionnaire was designed so that we
could gauge readers’ feelings about the
magazine and its content. Questions ranged
from what readers think of the content in
both the main magazine and the supplements, to the
type of adverts that are featured.
To provide feedback to you as a valued member of
the Movement we have listed highlights of the results
along with suggested changes that will be implemented
as part of the review:
One of the results of the questionnaire is the
standardisation of the content in the supplements, so
that similar content can be found in comparable places
in each supplement. A further outcome is the creation
of a pool of writers which will relieve the pressure on
current contributors and provide a wide range of
expertise. If you are interested in writing for the
magazine and its supplements please email the editorial
team at [email protected].
YPYV SURVEYSYour Programme, Your Voice (YPYV) is a regular online questionnaire created and run by the 6-25 Programme Team. Questions are asked about the Programme and other related issues on a regular basis. Members are alerted by email when there is a new YPYV available. To participate, please make sure your email address is present and correct on the members area of www.scouts.org.uk
Do you receive the correct supplement? Do you receive ScoutingPlus – our weekly news email? If the answer is ‘no’ then perhaps you should check and/or amend your details on our members area ofwww.scouts.org.uk
Highlights• Most of our readers look forward to receiving the
magazine, and will read over 50% of it.
• Over 50% of respondents find the magazine
relevant to their role, and feel that the content in it
isn’t just for new leaders.
• Most feel that receiving the magazine bimonthly
is the right frequency.
• Most are happiest receiving the magazine as a
hard copy, rather than electronically. However it is
worth noting that Scouting and its supplements
are all available online.
www.scouts.org.uk/magazine • People would like to see more Scouting skills,
activities and ‘how to’ guides in the magazine and
supplements.
• Most find the supplement and its content useful
to their role.
Do you receive the correct supplement?
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Network Activity Academies 28 March - 1 April 2011
Youlbury and Hawkhirst Scout Activity Centres
NorthumberlandOxfordshire
Introduction to Instructing Youlbury £80
Water sports Hawkhirst £100Prices include indoor accommodation (shared rooms), food and activities.
Owned and managed by The Scout Association Registered Charity Number: 306101 (England and Wales) and SC038437 (Scotland)
What’s in it for me? Develop personal skills in specific activities Learn a variety of techniques to work
effectively with young people Gain self-confidence in instructing activities
You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside our team of friendly instructors to develop existing skills, try new activities and progress onto leading activities yourself.
For further information or to book email [email protected]
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Pioneering projects can be a great way to exercise your Scouting skills and bring a team together. At a Country Network camp in Cornwall, Paul Johnson put the team’s technique to the test and finished up with this hourglass tour; the perfect platform for a lofty night’s sleep
Pioneering was a skill that many
of us had as members and also
Scout Leaders, but the
experience level was varied.
However we wanted to be ambitious with
the project on camp and attempted the
hourglass that you see here (right).
Plan for actionPlanning was one of the most important
skills. Before erecting the tower we
decided exactly what we needed to do,
then set about busily with poles and
ropes. The tower itself was actually a
simple construction; the first part was
building two tripods. With these lying on
the ground we moved the two into
position together and square-lashed the
meeting poles together, before carefully
lifting the tower into place.
The end resultIt wasn’t Scouting’s strongest structure,
but with some pegs to secure the
legs, lashed supports and guy ropes, the
platform at the top supported the weight
of those who dared to climb up.
Pioneering is really a great activity for
Network. Once you have the few lashings
under your belt there is a fantastic range
of creations you can build.
Are you pioneers?If you’ve done a similar project, get in touch or add a photo to the Scout Network Supplement group on Facebook. To see some more activities that members in Cornwall get up to visitwww.cornwallscoutnetwork.co.uk
Join-in-Jamboree programmesJanuary | International food and drink eveningFebruary | Midsummer in midwinterMarch | My carbon footprint
Get them at www.scouts.org.uk/wsj2011
Network Activity Academies 28 March - 1 April 2011
Youlbury and Hawkhirst Scout Activity Centres
NorthumberlandOxfordshire
Introduction to Instructing Youlbury £80
Water sports Hawkhirst £100Prices include indoor accommodation (shared rooms), food and activities.
Owned and managed by The Scout Association Registered Charity Number: 306101 (England and Wales) and SC038437 (Scotland)
What’s in it for me? Develop personal skills in specific activities Learn a variety of techniques to work
effectively with young people Gain self-confidence in instructing activities
You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside our team of friendly instructors to develop existing skills, try new activities and progress onto leading activities yourself.
For further information or to book email [email protected]
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Hourglass tower
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16 Network December 2010/January 2011
Queen’s Scout Award
What award should every Network member aim to achieve during their time in the section? The Queen’s Scout Award of course. Emma Saunders tells us why you should definitely reach the top before leaving Network
T he Queen’s Scout Award allows you to work
as part of a team and individually to
complete a variety of activities and gain
some memorable experiences. It consists of
learning and developing a new skill, physical activity,
providing service to an individual or community,
undertaking a four-day, three-night expedition and
five-day, four-night residential project. These are serious
challenges.
Other elements include camping for 12 nights
totalling 18 nights away and two activities from the
International, Values and Environment list. It sounds like
a lot, but you have until your 25th birthday, so plenty of
time to complete it.
Top chatSome recipients of Queen’s Scout Awards at this year’s
reception told us what they did to reach the top.
Once you have achieved the award you will receive a
certificate signed by HM The Queen and a badge to
wear on your uniform. You should be invited to a
presentation in your Region/Country to receive your
award and meet other Queen’s Scouts. As a new
Queen’s Scout you will also receive an invitation to the
annual National Scout Service and Parade at Windsor Castle.
An award with rewardsIn 2011, Chief Scout Bear Grylls would like to invite
eight Scout Network members who have achieved, or
will have achieved their Queen’s Scout Award by
August 2011 to spend 24 hours on his island in Wales
undertaking survival skill activities. If you would like to
be one of the lucky eight please visit www.scouts.org.
uk/survivalcamp for more information and an
application pack.
HOW DID YOU GET THAT BADGE?If you have received your award, or any other Network badge, we’d love to hear about your experience. Send your story to [email protected] with ‘Queen’s Scout Award’ in the subject line.
‘I found the hardest part of the Award was the assessed expedition. The difficult Welsh terrain and tough weather conditions meant the group’s morale and high spirits were appreciated. I have enjoyed working through the Award, gaining new skills as well as developing existing ones. Scouting is something I treasure and hope to maintain throughout my life.’ Lauren Greening
‘As part of my Queen’s Scout Award, I completed the expedition in the Wicklow Mountains. Walking, carrying the supplies was something I thought I might
Queen’s Scout Queen’s Scout Queen’s Award
any other Network badge, we’d love to hear
Proud moment: A Network member receives her award from the UK Chief Commissioner, Wayne Bulpitt
never have been able to do after breaking two vertebrae whilst abseiling.’ Matthew Lewis
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Who ya gonna call?An invitation to join Save the Children’s Emergency Superhero Network
Every year, more than 60 million children are
caught up in emergencies. Whether it’s an
earthquake, famine, drought or war, children
are the worst affected and we need to get
help to them, fast.
Save the Children have been responding to
emergencies since 1919, so are experts in helping
people prepare for, and recover from, emergencies.
They work in over 20 emergency situations each year
and played a leading role in the response to both the
Haiti earthquake and Pakistan floods.
How you can helpThe Emergency Superhero Network (ESN) offers
Explorer Scouts a fantastic opportunity to make a
difference in the crucial first days and weeks after an
emergency strikes, when the clock is ticking on
children’s lives.
When you sign up to the network, you’ll receive a
range of emergency resources and activity suggestions.
As soon a there is a new emergency, the ESN will
contact you to explain what’s happened and how
they’re helping. You’ll also be asked to fundraise. Any
money you raise will make a huge difference because
many of the life-saving supplies needed are simple, and
cost very little.
How many different uses for…?During an emergency, people have to be resourceful
and survive on very little. A simple tarpaulin might be
used to shelter a family, build a temporary school or use
as a temporary water container.
Take an everyday object like a bucket or sheet and list
or describe as many uses for it as you can. Using all the
resources, the you could build your own emergency
shelter or camp, with everything a family needs to be
safe and protected.
MORE IDEAS AND JOIN THE ACTIONSave the Children’s superheroes raised over £350,000 for the Haiti Appeal, helping them get children the shelter, food and safety they desperately needed.
It’s simple to join in: call Save the Children on 020 7012 6400 or email [email protected]
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18 Network December 2010/January 2011
If your Network is ready to travel, pack your rucksack and get over to one of these international events in 2011
CamJam.30 July – 6 August.
Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire.
www.camjam2011.org.uk
Inter-net.23 – 30 July.
Newbury Showground, Berkshire.
www.inter-net.org.uk
Torino 2011.16 – 31 July. International service
camp for participants aged 16-20.
€250. [email protected]
Serbia Explorer Belt.July/August 2011.
Two and a half week trip to
complete Belt expedition, with a
chance to visit the Serbian
National Jamboree.
8th Serbian National Jamboree.10 – 20 August. Sabac, Serbia.
IST opportunities at Serbia’s
largest international camp.
www.samnet.org.uk/smotra2011
Botswana 2012.July/August 2012. Community
service expedition working in
partnership with the Scouts of
Botswana. Cost approx. £3000.
Roverway 2012 – Finland.www.scouts.org.uk/finland2012
World Scout Moot 2013 – Canada.www.scouts.org.uk/canada2013
EvENt happyPublicise your event to other Networks. Contact us at [email protected] with ‘Network events’ in the subject line.Events listed here are not formally endorsed by The Scout Association and UK Headquarters takes no organisational responsibility for these events.
World or oyster?
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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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