Scout and About Issue 3 by Steve Michaels

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N A H T E R MO WSLETTER E N A ries about to s T t a e r S g e r U o J ore and m Network e cramming m e ar s and Each month w ers, Cubs, Scout, Explorer Devon Beav

Its go. go. go... Devon Scouts hit the slopes in Soap Box Challenge

Devon Scout Council County Officers President: Eric Dancer CBE, JP (HM Lord Lieutenant of Devon) Deputy President: Captain The Rt Hon The Lord Clifford of Chudleigh Vice Presidents: Roger Avenall Colin Greensmith Godfrey Foot

Acting County Commissioner John Jarvis countycommissioner@devonscouts.org.uk Deputy County Commissioner (Media and Development) Steve Hagger development@devonscouts.org.uk County Media Manager Steve Michaels media@devonscouts.org.uk Social Media Manager Ian Robertson social@devonscouts.org.uk

Officers Chairman: Andrew Leadbetter Treasurer: Barrie Pratt

General enquiries County Administrator Mrs Jane Batchelor Rose Cottage Yarnscombe Barnstaple Devon EX31 3LN

T: 07789 546110 E: countyadmin@devonscouts.org.uk Office hours Mondays: Wednesdays: Thursdays:

12.00 - 14.30 09.15 - 12.00 17.00 - 19.00

Assistant County Commissioners Beavers: Margaret Jarvis (acting) Cubs: Sandra Johnson Scouts: David Moate Explorer Scouts: Andy Ellis Network: Damien Miller Activities: Martyn Drew International: Kate Taylor

Contributors Photography Fiona Gage,

Please note: No views expressed in this magazine are those of the Scout Association or are endorsed by its regional, county or district representatives but are instead independent views held by various leaders who want to spread the word about how fantastic Scouting in Devon can be.

George Robson

2013 - the year of our young leaders One Statistic that many people don’t know that is on average a parent leader will stay within Scouting for between 2 and 3 years, but a person who has come up through the young leader scheme on average stays between 8 and 10 years after they have finished their own Scouting.

Last year over 10,000 young people across the UK transferred from young leaders into assisting with their local group.

So with the young leader camp coming up in February it seems a good time to celebrate this powerful resource.

To find out more about how young leaders can get involved with your group contact Andy Ellis at andyellis@devonscouts.org.uk

YOUNG LEADERS?

The Young Leaders' Scheme is just one of the exciting programme elements in the Explorer Scout section. All leaders in the Beaver Scout, Cub Scout and Scout Section who are between the ages of 14 and 18 must be members of an Explorer Scout Young Leaders' Unit. They are Explorer Scouts who choose to devote a large proportion of their time in Scouting to service in another section.

The Young Leaders' Scheme helps Explorer Scouts to develop and grow as individuals. It allows them to make a valuable contribution to their community and give service to others. The scheme also helps them fulfil the service elements of their awards. Find out more online http://members.scouts.org.uk/supportresources/search/?cat=9,98

Think! - Please try and save the Trees - Do you really need to print this out to read it - this publication is designed to be read online, so save the paper and take advantage of the great features and let your friends know.

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Contents

18 Features Year of the young leader........................................3 Stormy skyes............................................................6 Exeter Trip ................................................................8 Splash ........................................................................9 News.........................................................................10 Plugs.........................................................................14 Be part of it .............................................................15 Fishy Fishy cant catch me ..................................16 Reflect ......................................................................17 Gangnam.................................................................18 Network ...................................................................19 Walkiiieeees...........................................................20 Getting Soapy........................................................22

10 S T N E T CON Scouting Adventure.............................................27 Young Leaders Award Makers..........................27 Gallery .....................................................................28 Do 1 Thing ...............................................................31 BMX Champion .....................................................31 C Saw C Shore .......................................................32 Golden Days ...........................................................33 Big Picture ..............................................................35 Last Bit.....................................................................39 Training Dates .......................................................41 Directory..................................................................42

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e t i s p m a C t i h s m r o t S Collard Bridge Campsite which is used by over 3,000 Scouts each year and regarded as home to Taw Explorers, faced the brunt of the recent heavy rain of which some analysts are saying is the worse rain to hit the area in living memory.

saturated and another heavy rainfall could see the river burst its banks again with no where for the water to escape to. It has also left a large amount of rubbish and damage it is wake that will need clearing up before groups can make use of the site again.

because I've got to be responsible for people's safety but once conditions are a bit better we can start clearing up."

Once the call does go out, we hope there will be no end of offers from both inside and outside the But the clean up does Scouting community - but need to happen soon, please check the Devon with the first campers of Scout Website the year usually arriving www.devonscouts.org.uk Andy Bowman, the during Easter. and our Social Media district chairman of the pages for the latest news North Devon Scouting on how this progresses. Association, spoke to the local paper and said the damage to the site is not as bad as he had feared but he now faces a difficult decision about what to do at the site.

The extreme amount of rain washed away part of the main access bridge, which various leaders had only just crossed hours before, it is thought that a large amount of debris from up stream managed to get caught up in the bridge, undermining the supports until eventually the bridge gave way. That decision is whether to open to a For those of you not limited number of familiar with Collard campers or to not open bridge, it has well over at all. 20 Acres of land - of which a large percentage "We've already got was found to be bookings and people underwater when making inquiries, so we inspected. See some of need to make a decision the pictures which were soon, " found online of the site. He also said that "We've Although the water has had an awful lot of offers now drained away the of help already. At the ground is still very moment I've said no

ct cruiting proje e r lt u d a st e g e. nched its big unty executiv o c Devon has lau e h t m ro f oost with a cash b opportunities within the group.”

To help all groups put on such an event in the next 12 months County Executive have agreed to match fund the cost of events by 50%.”

Steve Hagger Deputy County Commissioner (Development) explains “The majority of our leaders were at one time parents of scouts.

After speaking to people who are very successful at recruiting volunteers I have discovered a 'trick' that some may have tried successfully in the past.

Invite parents and young people to a BBQ, sports afternoon, open evening or the like with promise of fun and free refreshments.

During that event one or two your current volunteers do nothing else but collect information from parents about their skills and offer them flexible v o l u n t e e r i n g

Andrew Leadbetter County Chairman said, “After talking to leaders I know that their main concern is to recruit adult volunteers to help provide the fun and challenge of scouting to young people in Devon. We hope this project will go a long way to help.”

In addition the Regional Development Services will be working with the county team producing some handouts packs including leaflets videos and vacancy boards for use at the events.

If you would like to find out more about how you can develop your group and join in the next recruitment evening simply just email development@devonsco uts.org.uk or phone Steve Hagger Home 01395 442 631 Mobile 07901517948

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Exeter

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p i r t r e t e x E s help beach and xbox games on a large screen. All the Scouts seemed to enjoy themselves particularly the Quasar!

It’s been a busy few rugby, taking in the weeks for 10th Exeter atmosphere with a full and 2nd Exeter Scouts… house of 82,000 people. We watched a great First up was a visit to match with front row Twickenham to watch seats behind the posts at England take on Fiji at the North end, and visited English Rugby International Rugby. It the was a great day out but Superstore in the South only possible in the end Stand of Twickenham. thanks to the County Scout family coming Later that month it was together as the minibus another joint event which with sharing we had booked had helps resources such as adult developed a fault, so thanks to Beer Scout leaders, and that was our Group, a last minute Xmas Camp based at Watcombe Scout replacement was campsite, Torbay. found.

Thanks to the last minute replacement 19 Scouts and 12 adults enjoyed a day out at Twickenham, the home of English

During the weekend we took part in some Quasar, swimming, a full Xmas Roast dinner, Scouts’ Own down on the

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be a fun, if a little muddy, weekend camping in January!

Chris Eales Exeter Scouts

ADVENTURE

Next up its Winter Camp at Gilwell Park, the home of UK Scouting, with 10th Exeter, 2nd Exeter and 6th Exeter Scouts all heading up to Gilwell together for what should

What have your group been up to email media@devonscouts.or g.uk and share your story.

H E L P I N S P I R E OTHERS

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Looking for a different kind of group activity away from your normal trips? Splashdown @ Quaywest, the UK’s largest outdoor waterpark, is a great day out for all ages.

There is something for everyone to enjoy - from big kids to little ones with some of the UK's most exciting flume rides and some of the English Riviera's most spectacular views, right next to Goodrington Beach it's a winning combination!

with views over South Devon's beautiful Torbay. The water is fully heated and we offer free wetsuits for all groups. Please find below our special group rates for the 2013 season:

All day tickets allow you For thrill seekers we've to come and go into the the heart stopping Waterpark as you like plummet down “Devil's throughout that day. Drop” and terrifically tumbling tyre rides, that'll The meal deal includes have you hanging onto all day entry into the park the edge of your tyre - as well as a meal in literally, and the Wild Boarders Cafe. The Kamikaze - well the meal consists of a choice name says it all! of any medium meal from our menu which can be If that sounds a bit too selected in advance or on much like hard work then the day. a quick dip in the swimming pool and a Please note we do not laze on a sun-bed might allow picnics into the be more to your liking Waterpark but then you can do that too, Goodrington Sands is a

beautiful picnic spot and is directly outside the waterpark.

If you have any further queries please do not hesitate to contact me by telephone on 01803 550034 or email us at manager@splashdownq uaywest.co.uk. Kind Regards

Jon Lees Operations Manager Splashdown Goodrington, Paignton, Devon.

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s w e n The Stand out from crowd Did you know that there are specific opportunities to work directly with UKHQ? You can play a vital role in the development of young people everywhere, develop your own skills and even make your CV stand out. Visit scouts.org.uk/volunteer vacancies for an up-todate list of specific national Scouting roles, including that of Chief Commissioner for Wales.

Devon Exp

lorers

Check out the new Fa cebook Gro Scouts its up Devon E where you xplorer will find all events and the latest in chat from o fo rmation, ther Explore rs in the co unty.

Cubs Wanted

We would really love to hear what our Cubs have been up to in the County

If you are cub leader or even a cub, we would love to hear about some of your adventures.

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27th July to 3rd August 2013 www.kij13.org.uk

News Land and Sea

Please note:

All restrictions on the use of Land & Wave are now lifted .

Don’t forget

Regards

Mike Parkes County Commissioner Dorset Scouts

Everyone who is signed up to eDofE please sign in to www.edofe.org at least once a month. You may not be able to get into your account if you don’t.

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For latest C u badge conta b Devon Air Ambulanc e for more info ct your District Cub Le ad .

trust.org.uk/ http://www.chichester

ester Trust offers The Sir Francis Chich ard Bound courses FREE places on Outw e week 'Classic' (predominantly thre one week) to young courses, but some for Devon (including people who live in ) and who are aged Plymouth and Torbay e course, which will 16-24 (at the time of th lidays). be over the summer ho

ld at the Outward The courses are he Lake District, Wales Bound centres in the g people who are and Scotland and youn able to choose the offered a place are suit, subject to venue and dates to responsible for their availability, and will be ents to the centre. own transport arrangem For information about

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Anthea Parkyn Trust Administrator ust Sir Francis Chichester Tr YFC Centre Retail Park Close Marsh Barton Road

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Safeguard Training

Use the correct logo.. please

North Devon, venue will be in Barnstaple Sunday March 3rd 2013 2pm Friday May 17th 2013 7pm Contact Linda Buckland : safeguardingnorth@devonscouts.org.uk

Jambowlree

Do you go ten pin bowling?

Do you struggle with the "global" bit of the programme?

Well, Jambowlree could be just the job, it's an all sections world wide ten pin bowling contest, running from now until the end of March.

You go bowling, enter your best scores on the website, and see how you do! http://www.jambowlree.org

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go has The Generic Scout lo sure changed please make lour co you use the single dence version in correspon and n rather than the gree purple version. e at Check print centr edia m www.scouts.org.uk or . and devonscouts.org.uk

News

Revolution..

This years Theme Park Camp is on 6-8th September 2013.

A jolly good weekend in store at the Isle of

Wight Revolution, held at Easter, it's a

weekend camp for Explorers and Network,

http://www.iowrevolution.org/ we've heard

nothing but good things about it, so why not give it a try?

Share your favourites on Programmes Online Programmes online is a planning tool designed to make it easier for you to plan your programme. You can build, save, print and email custom programmes, as well as searching for new activities to try.

Have your say?

Log in to Programmes Online, upload your favourites and see what you can do. More than 10,000 people have alread y reflected on the revi sed Fundamentals an www.scouts.org.uk d taken part in the surv ey to share thoughts on the changes. One of the importa nt questions asked is whether we should introduce an alternat iv e version of the Prom ise for those unable to make the existing co mmitment.

Have your say before

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Scouting does not have to stop just because you go to uni.

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n o c a b e h t t u PLUGS give o eed. n n i n e r d l i h c r fo Plymouth University Guides and Scouts Camp on Campus.

raised goes to Children in Need.

This year’s Camp on What is Camp on Campus was held from Campus? It is a charity the 12th – 14th of fundraiser where the November 2012. Now in members of Plymouth its 3rd year the Camp on University Guides and Campus event was, as Scouts camp over night ever, a huge success. outside the Plymouth University Students The total weight of bacon Union and sell bacon sold was 100lb. The money given to Children sandwiches for £1. in Need by PLUGS was The Scouts and Guides £430 which was a thank you give up their free time massive away from studying to considering the hours put sell bacon sandwiches to in by the members. the students of Plymouth University over the three Every year this event is days. As well as this, growing with PLUGS some of the money giving more and more money to Children in

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Need. Next year we hope to raise over £100 more than we did this year.

demanding but will be just as fun.

The event will take place The event has proved from the 13th to the 15th successful with both of March. If anyone in or the members of PLUGS and Plymouth the University Students, surrounding areas wants so we decided to run the a bacon sandwich or just come to have a chat, they event twice a year. should head to the Plymouth University This was started by the 30 hour Cycle Marathon Campus. for Sport Relief which took place in March last We are currently planning year. It was extremely a huge celebration for the tiring but well worth the Friday night so watch this space for any new pain. developments. The Second Camp on Campus for 2012/2013 Nathan Craig will be in aid of Comic Co-Chair PLUGS 2012/2013 Relief so it won’t be as p h y s i c a l l y

Volunteering as a leader or perhaps helping behind the scenes is Jobs one of the most rewarding jobs you can do.

s i h t f o t r a p e b n You too ca e r u t n e v d a g n a ma z i

Leaders

Section Leaders required for Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers are needed across the following areas. Throughout Devon

Assistant Leaders

Fancy helping out and having a lot of fun assistant leaders are required in the following areas. Throughout Devon

Group Scout Leaders

If you are a born manager and want to do something fantastic for young people, ensuring they have a great program, the facilities to do it and like to help develop people then this really is the role for you.

Throughout Devon

Chairperson

To chair the running of the group scout executive for the following groups.

Positions available through out Devon

Shop Assistant

To assist in sales to scout groups and individual members of the public and parents of scouts. Newton Abbot Saturdays 10am - 12pm.

For these and similar voluntary roles in the Scout Association go to www.do-it.org for full details or contact Development@devonscouts.o rg.uk for further details.

What are they looking for? No formal qualification necessary.

You need to enjoy working with children and other adults. You will be required to undertake an enhanced CRB disclosure check.

Flexible training is offered to all adults in Scouting through a variety of methods at a time and place to suit you. Our training scheme can lead to recognised qualifications including - OCN Level 2, Providing Voluntary Youth Services - Foundation Degree in Working with Young People

How will you benefit? This is a great opportunity to meet new people and have a fantastic time while changing the lives of local young people.

You can learn new skills and enhance your CV showing employers direct experience of leadership and management skills.

Volunteering is simple. It's about giving your time to do something useful, without getting paid (apart from expenses).

In return you get the satisfaction of time and effort well spent. In addition, volunteering can be a great way to: meet new people learn new skills gain useful experience. It should also be fun! The range of opportunities is huge. Whatever skills and experience you have, there is something that you can do. The best way to see what is available is to browse on the do-it database. Use the quick search to get started.

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Young Leaders

s e h s i f e h t h t i w g n Sleepi mething amazing. Young Leaders do so

Young leaders from all across Devon have been reaching out to one another through social networking sites to collaborate to get make an idea a reality.

The children will arrive and then be able to spend an evening full of activities reaching from going to the 4D cinema to taking part in the special H20 activities ran by the staff at the aquarium, watching films and having a midnight feast and finally being able to fundraising as much as rest down for some shut they can with their own eye with some sharks. individual groups to raise enough money to cover A group of ten young all if not most of the costs leaders have taken it for the trip. upon themselves to plan

Staring with Young Leader Charlotte Turnbull from North Devon and working with other Young Leaders all the way down to Plymouth to plan a fun trip for Cub scouts to take part in the sleeping with the sharks activity ran at the National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth.

They will then unite at the Aquarium in late July to celebrate the breaking up for the summer by going The plan is to spend the out with a bang. upcoming months

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much choice but to make it happen, I just can't wait for them to meet my friends that I have made through scouting across the county who are also young leaders. I have made great friendships. I am so grateful to be part of the young leader scheme and would recommend it to everyone, it is highly rewarding".

The Cubs and the young leaders are also going to something amazing that keep a Diary of the build the cub scouts will up to the sleepover so we remember forever and will be following this story are equally as excited as with interest. the children will be when they find out that they get You never know to sleep with sharks!! whose exactly watching who. Charlotte said "When I I suggested this to the cubs they went crazy I didn't have

Explorers

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camps.

On Saturday, the atmosphere was amazing and you could tell everyone was looking forward to what had been planned.

Frosty Hosty. 9th-11th November 2012.

This was my first time at Frosty Hosty and it was brilliant! The activities were well planned and even though it rained it was really good. The barn party was good as music that was played was what everyone took a fancy too.

The remembrance parade was well respected and even though we are explorers, everyone treated the parade how they should have.

Everyone stayed up late and made the most of the time that they had with old and new friends who attended. Frosty Hosty was overall

explorer groups took part in the boot challenge, which was a success as the scouts were there as well.

Check the gallery for of more some The inflatables were just Charlottes pics. brilliant and everyone had something to do. The an amazing experience sun was shining which and everyone seemed to made everything better. love it as much as I did.

Some explorers were also awarded high awards which put smiles in everyone's faces, mainly the leaders with the pride they had for the explorers.

Matt Spalding then had a would have been good, good time getting hahaha. everyone crazy with strobe lights and really Roll on next year. loud jumpy music, which everyone went insane 10th Birthday explorer too. Matt camp. 5th - 7th October k e p t 2012. everyone going until Words can not describe 3 a m ! how amazing the camp MADNESS! was. The weather wasn't to great on the Friday On the night but it was still good. Sunday, some

Keeley Patten Plympton & Ivybridge

In the late afternoon the The weekend overall was The only down fall was party games began and out of this world and the cold weather, more everyone was happy with everyone enjoyed what s u n the way the day was they were given. going. After the games, 3 explorers from Crownhill Make it an annual thing were invested on a space and numbers are sure hopper, everyone then too increase. Absolutely * went to the party food brilliant. Wish it didn't have too end. and birthday cake.

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Laughter now also available in Day Glo

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I don’t think anyone could of escaped the Gangnam Style Phenomena on you tube. Especially not Della and the rest of the Leader Ship team hiding out in the Kitchen at Frosty hosty and hearing it being repeated over and over again, but not to be out done Beavers, Cubs and Scouts from all over

the county have been getting in on the act and producing their own Scouting Style versions take a look at the following links to see Gangnam done in a https://vimeo.com/52836786 Scouting style. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vxwJpb0nZ8

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Club 18-25. Having fun does not stop at Explorers.

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Network

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Devon Network dress down for Christmas

Network members from across the county met up on the 28th December for the fancy dress party of the year, the Christmas do.

This year was an exception to previous years, with a special theme of “Christmas” to celebrate 10 years of Network and a new party venue. The unit welcomed scouting friends from Axe

Network (Weston-superMare) along with previous members to celebrate the 10th birthday.

Emma Nunn, a member of Network said "I always look forward to the Christmas meal meeting old friends that we only get to see at Network camps and at Christmas. Everyone always makes a super effort with their costumes its good to celebrate Christmas with other Networkers from other counties."

Network Scouting in Devon really does work! Look out for Devon Network at events throughout the year

SOME UPCOMING EVENTS: Visit scouts.org.uk/events for full listings

Scout Community Week 03-09 June 2013 A chance to promote and champion all the inspiring things we do during the other 51 weeks of the year. More information.

The ShelterBox Experience 08 June 2013 Take part in an exciting weekend for Scout Network members and adult volunteers, organised by international disaster relief charity ShelterBox.

Campdowne 01-10 August 2013 You can book now to attend one of the UK’s largest international Scout and Guide camps for a full ten days of amazing adventure. Scout ’n’ about www.devonscouts.org.uk 19

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At just after 5pm on Saturday 13th October, a large group of slightly soggy , Explorers, Scouts, Cubs, Beavers, parents, supporters and Leaders trouped across the finish line in Broad Street, Ottery St Mary. The ‘Walk the Golden Mile” event having helped the Ottery St Mary Scout Group reach their target of collectively walking 803 miles during their Hikeathon event – the equivalent distance between Land’s End and John O’Groats.

The sponsored event was planned as part of the fund raising project to raise £90,000 to fund the building and upgrading of facilities at the Scout Centre. The project

includes providing disabled access and facilities, as well as offered the group and the wider community additional space for existing activities and to welcome new members and users.

The Hikeathon started on Monday with the Beavers and Cubs undertaking a joint night hike, racking up 132 miles to get the event off to a flying start. The Scouts and Explorers kept the ball rolling on Friday night hiking until midnight, by which time the group had collectively walked 355 miles – effectively reaching Preston in Lancashire.

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Saturday saw the Explorers and Scouts, tired and with sore feet from the night before, hit the road again at 8.30am. Many of the young p e o p l e completed several hikes during the day to knock off the miles towards their target. They were walking in groups along preplanned routes they selected. The weekend’s activities were being coordinated from a operations headquarters in Ottery town square with a large map and display for passersby to track the progress and chat about the event.

Each of the walking groups was armed with a donations bucket for the project and the local community gave generously towards the cause. Running in parallel, the Cubs and Beavers were running a bag pack at Sainsbury’s in Ottery to raise more money for the event and to publicise the project and the activity.

“When we hit 2.30pm we were a bit worried, because we were still a long way short of the Scottish border,” said Scout Leader Chris Evans. “But the young people kept racking up the miles and by the end of the event, we had

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s E nd own. some very tired young people on ours hands. By the time we came to the “Walk the Golden Mile “ event at 4pm, we only had about 100 miles to do and with so many people turning up to help us, we easily achieved our goal. But now we’re all stuck in the North of Scotland - metaphorically speaking of course!”

Far from being stuck, the Scouts have now passed the £50,000 marker towards their target goal of £90,000 required for the build project. “We are not quite sure how much this event has raised,” said Dawn Offer-Hoar, part of the fund raising team for the project “as we are still collecting the sponsor money but the donations and bag pack have raised nearly £1,000. “

Scout Group Leader John Green commented ”It’s a great tribute to all our young people who have taken this challenge on with great enthusiasm. I spent a great deal of time on the Saturday at the operations headquarters and it was great hearing from

previous members of their time in scouting” John went onto add “ An event like this takes weeks of planning and a big thanks goes to Chris Evans (Scout Leader) for the idea and the work in making it happen and also to all the parents and supporters who turned out during the event, with over 100 people walking the Golden Mile.

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x o B p a o S r u o y n O Go go go.... It was go go go this October when Devon Scouts held their first County Soap Box Derby for a very long time.

going through to the knockout stages.

David Moate who organised the event said on the Devon Scouts The air at the Scoreboard Web Site “Wow, what a was tense as team after day we have had, a BIG team set faster and faster thank you to Brian at It was hailed as a times, with Leaders and Watcombe Campsite in massive success by team mates nervously Torquay for the use of leaders and Scouts alike watching there fastest Torbay Scouts fantastic as more than 47 teams cars move up and down Campsite.” took to the slopes at the scoreboard. Watcombe Scout camp Eventually 16 teams Torquay. made it through to the The first part of the day knockout stages and you took the format similar to can see on the next page an F1 Qualifying session how they did and who as teams tried again and came through to be again to improve their eventual winners in each times with the best 8 group. teams of each section

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A date has already been set for next years event so look out for entry forms on the Devon Scout Website www.devonscouts.org.uk for more information.

Scouts Rookies 10-12

n.. we u f h c u m just so our own “This was e k a m o t t go he best t really have ll a d ie d u t have s really a e next year. I k a m o t ow how ill win... bits and I kn w e w r a e ext y fast one, n Won’t we?”

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Beavers

e r u t n e v d a g n i t u o c S A ces rs experien re lo p x E are a part in Beavers sh

The Jose and Leonard Beavers entered the Our Sporting Adventure which the Scouting Association ran between the 1 Jan and 30 Sept this year.

T h e y d i d really well and really enjoyed t h e activities for the bronze, silver and gold medals. We came 40th out of the 1412 teams that entered.

As my son Ryan Braunton-Turner carried the Olympic Torch and the sporting adventure challenge was based around the Olympics he came in to see the L e o n a r d Beavers and presented them with a certificate and a special medal of an Olympic Flame being held in someone's hand. They were really pleased as he came in his

Olympic Tracksuit and made the evening really special.

It was even better as he was nominated to carry the Olympic Torch for all that he has done and achieved in his scouting career. Ryan and his sister have just been

awarded their explorer belt buckle for completing there expedition in Denmark this summer. Their video diary was absolutely brilliant.

This is the finishing touch to my sons Scouting career off as he has now completed everything for the Queen Scout Award, and he will be off to join the Army on Feb 3rd next year.

Helen Turner 1st Honiton Scout Group

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Did you know that Groups from all over Devon during Christmas run their own postal service within their communities at normally a fraction of the price of current Royal mail prices and raised much needed funds for these groups.

In Exeter many of the groups in the District get together to deliver to all of Exeter, and as far afield as Exminster, Broadclyst and Budleigh. All the Scout Groups in Exeter have just finished another record breaking 31st year of delivering

A website or Facebook Page is a great way to share information with customers. Christmas Post having in the last 30 years delivered over 1 million pieces of mail and raised over £130,000 for children’s hospice.

This year it was bigger than ever with the recent hike in postal prices and more focus this year on using local services.

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Sue Bendell who is the Scout Christmas Post coordinator having been involved since the start back in 1981 says “Our Christmas post has become a real community event and the local community are very supportive, many stop to have a chat about what

they are getting up to this Christmas and are so glad to see young people providing a much needed and more affordable service”. Sue goes on to say “It could not be simpler for customer we delivered mail all over the Exeter area and had set up Over 70 Christmas post boxes in community halls, local shops and churches for everyone to use, you can drop off your post and leaving a donation of 25p in the box for our Scouts to collect and deliver”

One parent who’s Daughter attends the local group said “My Daughter gets so much

Exeter post

out of Scouting, so I love being able to volunteer and help on occasions such as this, I would love to do more but with my busy work schedule its very hard to find the time. Although helping out with the sorting and delivering has been a lot of fun also, although I do tend to drink a lot of tea and normally don’t want to see another mince pie again by about mid December, but I do really enjoy it, think it shows real community spirit.”

GET YOUR OWN PERSONALISED VACANCY BOARD JUST £10 + POSTAGE email

nscouts.org.uk development@devo for more info

d r a w A r e d a e L g n u o Y Cubs

What is great about Young Leaders is when they bring their own creative skills into a section giving it fresh input which is always welcome.

Lauren from Plympton recently made a new inspection board and a new trophy.

Lauren explains “The idea is that the sixes now have a more formal inspection with the results recorded. Then at the end of each month the winning six has their colour ribbon wrapped around the trophy. Gives them something to work towards and be proud of.” A great idea which she has now shared with others on the popular 1st Facebook Scout Group and is now being duplicated across the country.

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Leaders and Scouts are being rewarded for their effort in last years hugely successful community week programme by being invited to Parliament at the end of this month to help launch this years event along with members of

Parliament. Helen from 1st Honiton said “she is amazingly proud for the recognition from Scout HQ and is taking her Son and Daughter who she says without them Community Helen continues to say Week in Honiton might “They will be using the boards that Honiton not have run so well”. Scouts did promoting everything that we did that week in p h o t o s . R e a l l y l o o k i n g forward to it. “

the next issue last term groups from all over Devon did some really amazing things and I think this year we will see even more involved from Beavers all the way through to Network.

If youre group still has not registered there is still by visiting We look time forward to https://members.scouts.o hearing a full rg.uk/communityweek. report of H e l e n s adventures in

es o g n o i p m a World Chubs and Scouts 360 for C

Cubs and Scouts from 1st Kingskerswell were treated to a meeting like no other when they popped into the Pro Cycling Centre Newton Abbot and were met by World Champion BMX High Jump Champion

who along with the team showed the Cubs and Scouts an impressive display and then showed them some bike maintenance and let them take to the track.

The night was finished off by investing a new Scout into the

Group and the presentation of a fantastic bronze Scout award to one of our Beavers who has just moved up to Cubs on the second leg of his adventure.

Check out procyclecentre.com/ for information about running similar nights for your groups.

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Discovery

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r own HQ u o y g in v a e l t re withou lo p x e o t e c n a Ch encounters with creatures great and small as well as hands on examples of life to be found on the sea shore.

Since they set up in Dartmouth a year ago, a team of marine biologists and wildlife guides have been busy leading shore walks, running boat trips, and introducing hundreds of people to the wonders of the Devon coastline. Now they want to bring that experience to you.

Members of the team will visit a venue of your choosing to deliver a lecture on the extraordinary environment that is the sea and the shore of South Devon.

This is a fully interactive experience, with images and footage from

With the aid of video microscopes, powerpoint presentations, group activities and hands on learning, we can open the eyes of even the most experienced rock pooler.

Our ultimate aim is to educate, energise and Now the sea can come to enthuse a whole new group of people. Not you.. Less drying out Beavers everyone can get to the seashore, so we will venue to put up a Those attending the talk bring the seashore to screen, and a willing have the opportunity to you! group of people to book places on trips later listen to tales of the in the year at a 10% If you are passionate wild south-west coast. discount. about wildlife, enjoy the outdoors, or just have an There is no fee for the Please contact us by evening you need to fill presentation, however calling the shop on 01803 with a fascinating subject, any help with petrol 431858 (Thursday – then the Great Escapes costs would be greatly Sunday) or email us on roadshow will come to appreciated (although greatescapes@montyhal visit you. All we need is a not essential). ls.co.uk should you want The Great Escapes Roadshow to visit you. The Roadshow will only run for the next few weeks, so book quickly!"

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Devon Scouts had the opportunity to celebrate a day of young people reaching the pinnacle of their Scouting journey at the recent Gold Award Ceremony held at County Hall Exeter.

and proving that fun and adventure is at the heart of what we do and these young people certainly had plenty of fun during the day.

David Moate Assistant County Scout By young people their Commisoner said “ over Chief Scout Awards on 35 young people the Devon Website the representing the best of lucky recipents were Devon Scouting were invited for a day of presented with their Chief adventure being able to try everything from Swimming, Media, Archery or Climbing with a difference at Exeters Clip and Climb facility.

comfort zone.

It was amazing to see Scouts from all over Devon coming together

Section, and is a great achievement from our young people, they have needed to challenge their horizons, both physically and mentally and in more This is the highest ways than one, will have Award in the Scout moved out of their

Scout's Gold Award by the County Commissioner, and the County Chairman,

It is only right and proper that as an Organisation we salute these young people. Vice-President, Lord Clifford , singled out Leaders who helped make the gaining of this Award possible and said "The Leaders of all these young people here today should be justifiably proud of their Scout's achievements which is in no small way, thanks to the dedication of them,” The Scouts are now ready to move on to the Explorer Scout Section where the challenges and rewards are greater. “

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Media

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Along time ago media just meant send a pic into the local paper and a bit of a write up in the paper showing the latest Scout or Cub with a staggering award.

worlds largest families.

So media has developed and the volunteers and members who are part of this have also had to develop and bring new skills to help sections, Great news for Mum, Dad groups and districts show and Auntie Flo but what all the fantastic stuff they did this do for the get up to. movement. Did the other 20,000 people that read Devons’ Media team is at the story look at this and the forefront of this and think it was amazing and have been used as an want to be part of the big example to others by Gilwell on how things can adventure. be done. Research has shown that it didn’t and that Media So what can the media has to be handled in line team do for you? Well, with the way that the we can help you with world now communicates those all important press and has to be in a way releases or even join you that inspires others and at your events helping show people how much you to craft an 'On Brand' fun can be obtained by story. We have web becoming one of the people in place to help

you develop your own 'easy to use' websites and email accounts. We also have a new Social Media Manager who can help with any social media campaigns, groups or feeds that you might want to set up.

We can also help with your printing requirements from creation of posters, flyers and banners to group shirts, gifts and more.

We will also assist you to set up or improve your own group or district newsletters.

All these resources are here for anybody in Devon Scouts to use just contact us via our email.

media@devonscouts.org.uk

or if you have a story for the next issue of scoutnabout then email.

scoutnabout@devonscouts.org.uk

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weeks and unofficial guestimates suggested The Scout that this could be one of Group and the best years for jumble an army of yet, with TVs, video e a g e r games, books, clothes helpers have and even a brand new been out an bicycle was wheeled in to a b o u t the Scout Centre on a r o u n d Tuesday evening. Ottery St Mary and the If you are interested in o u t l y i n g find out more about the v i l l a g e s project to improve the c o l l e c t i n g Scout Centre, please visit jumble over the Ottery St Mary the past Scout’s website here. couple of http://www.otteryscouts.org.uk/

The media team has just been strengthend by adding its first Social media manager to help the team move forward communications across the county.

If you have any questions about Social Media from Facebook to Twitter to all the flavours in between contact Ian Robertson via facebook or email ianrobertson@blueyonder.co.uk

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With Woodlands 2012 camp all now but a distant memory - it finally came to an end for one Devon Scout with her

Scout Leader having to report. “I must unfortunately report the sad loss of Vicki Davison's green Woodlands wristband w h i c h passed away whilst dissecting a fish.

survived many months since Woodlands and will be fondly remembered as the last surviving wristband...”

Apparently 1st Highweek Scouts had an in group competition to see who could keep their Woodlands wristband the longest. en Happier Days wh ly al Vicki's Vicki wristband re of wristband enjoyed being part h a s her scouting life.

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Training Contents Many people don’t know you don’t have to complete your training in your own district or some modules can be completed online

g n i n i a r T y t Coun ) n o v e D h t u o S ( s Date

Module 1 Wednesday 8th may 2013

Module 1 & 3 - Intro combined Saturday March 9th 2013 Saturday 12th October 2013 Saturday 11th January 2014

Module 3 Wednesday 3rd July

Teignbridge

Teignbridge Teignbridge Teignbridge Teignbridge

Module 5 - Fundamental Values of Scouting Saturday 26th January 2013 Plymouth Sunday 24th February 2013 Exeter Saturday 5th October 2013 Exeter

Module 7 - Valuing Diversity Saturday 26th January 2013

Sunday 24th February 2013 Saturday 5th October 2013

Module 8 – Skills of Leadership Saturday 23rd February 2013 Sunday 6th October 2013 Saturday 23rd November 2013

Module 9 - Working with Adults Saturday 23rd February 2013 Sunday 6th October 2013 Saturday 23rd November 2013

Plymouth

Exeter Exeter

Exeter Exeter Plymouth Exeter Exeter Plymouth

Module 11 – Administration (Section Leaders) Sunday 24th February 2013 Exeter Saturday 28th September 2013 Plymouth Saturday 5th October 2013 Exeter

Module 12 – Providing a Balanced Programme Saturday 23rd February 2013 Exeter Saturday 28th September 2013 Plymouth Sunday 6th October 2013 Exeter Module 13 – Growing the Section Saturday 26th January 2013 Plymouth

Sunday 24th February 2013 Saturday 5th October 2013

Module 14 – Young People Today Sunday 24th February 2013 Saturday 11th May 2013 Saturday 5th October 2013

Exeter Exeter

Exeter Plymouth Exeter

Module 15 – Challenging Behaviour Saturday 23rd February 2013 Exeter Saturday 11th May 2013 Plymouth Sunday 6th October 2013 Exeter

Module 16 – Introduction to Residential Experiences Saturday 23rd February 2013 Exeter Monday 24th June 2013 Plymouth Sunday 6th October 2013 Exeter Module 17 – Activities Outdoors Sunday 24th February 2013 Saturday 5th October 2013 Saturday 23rd November 2013

Module 18 – Practical Skills Saturday 23rd February 2013 Sunday 6th October 2013

Module 19 – International Sunday 24th February 2013 Saturday11th May 2013 Saturday 5th October 2013

Exeter Exeter Plymouth Exeter Exeter Exeter Plymouth Exeter

Module 38 – Skills for Residential Experiences Weekend 11/12th May 2013 Exeter

Manager / Supporter Modules (4 and 20 – 26) Weekend 16/17th November 2013 Exeter

For conformation of dates, venues and allocation please email your local training advisor. To add your training dates to the schedule email scoutnabout@devonscouts.org.uk Scout ’n’ about www.devonscouts.org.uk 41

y l i m a f g n i t u nty Scouts u o o C c n o s v e D on s hat make up

DYouer guvide to the Districts and Groups t East Devon

www.eastdevonscouts.co.uk Acting District Commissioner John Jarvis

f 1st Axminster f 1st Beer f 1st Colyton f 1st Honiton 1st Lym Valley 1stlymvalley.webs.com 1st Ottery St Mary otteryscoutsuk.org.uk f 1st Seaton f 1st Sid Vale 1st Tipton St John none 1st Whimple none f 1st Axe Air Explorers

Exeter

scouts-exeter.org.uk District Commissioner Jason Dugdale dc@scouts-exeter.org.uk

Reminder

f 2nd Exeter (St Michaels) 2nd Exminster exminsterscouts.synthasite.com 3rd Exeter (Ladysmith School) f f 4th Exeter (Whipton) f 6th Exeter (St Thomas) 7th Exeter (Southernhay) none 10th Exeter (St James)10thexeter.co.uk 16th Exeter (Emmanuel) none 17th Exeter (Alphington) none 19th Exeter(Sea Scouts) none 21st Exeter (St Lawrence) none 1st Pinhoe pinhoescouts.org.uk 1st Topsham (Sea Scouts) none f ISCA Explorer Scouts

Exmouth & Budleigh exbudscouts.org.uk District Commissioner Denis Gover dc@exbudscouts.org.uk

1st Budleigh Salterton none 1st Exmouth none 1st Lympstone none 1st Woodbury none 3rd Exmouth none 5th Exmouth (St. Andrew's) none 7th Exmouth (All Saints) 7thexmouthscouts.org.uk Otterton Rural none

Mid Devon

middevonscouts.org.uk District Commissioner Tony Johnson dc@middevonscouts.org.uk

1st Chulmleigh chulmleigh-scouts.org.uk 1st Crediton none 1st Drewsteignton & Chagford 1st North Tawton northtawtonscouts.co.uk 1st Okehampton 1stokehamptonscouts.org.uk f 1st Sandford f 1st South Zeal Tedburn and Cheriton none

North Devon

www.northdevonscouts.org Acting District Commissioner Andy Ellis andy.ellis@devonscouts.org.uk

1st Bratton Fleming none 1st Chivenor sites.google.com/site/1stchivenor 1st Fremington Air sites.google.com/site/fremingtonairscouts/ f f 1st Ilfracombe (Holy Trinity) 1st North Devon (Barnstaple) f 42 Scout ’n’ about www.devonscouts.org.uk

1st South Molton none 1st Tawstock none f 12th North Devon (Pilton) 50th North Devon (Barnstaple) f 5th North Devon (Bishops Tawton) f Braunton Sea Scouts brauntonscouts.org.uk f Taw Explorers

Plymouth

www.plymouthdistrictscouts.org District Commissioner Sue Hoskin hoskinsue@hotmail.com

f 1st Crownhill 1st Keyham 1stkeyham.plymouthdistrictscouts.org 1st Roborough none f 3rd St Budeaux (St Philip) 7th Plymouth 7thplymouth.plymouthdistrictscouts.org 9th/21st Plymouth none 10th Devonport (St Bartholomew) none 10th St Budeaux none 11th Devonport (St Michaels) none 11th Plymouth none 19th Plymouth (Emmanuel) none f 27th Plymouth (Compton) 29th Plymouth none 30th Plymouth none f 31st Plymouth (Ernesettle) 33rd Plymouth (Woodland Fort) none 35th Plymouth none

42nd Plymouth (Eggbuckland) 45th Plymouth 47th Plymouth

Plympton

none

none none

www.devonscouts.org.uk District Commissioner Terry Hawkins terry.hawkins@btinternet.com

1st Ivybridge 1st Plympton 3rd Ivybridge 3rd Plympton (Woodford) 6th Plympton

Plymstock

f f f

none f

www.devonscouts.org.uk District Commissioner Robert Sheldrake bobandjudy@btinternet.com

1st Brixton and Yealmpton f f 1st Elburton (Methodist) 1st Plymstock none 1st Wembury none 2nd Elburton none 2nd Plymstock (St.Mary's) none

South Hams