Scout N About Devon Issue 1 by Steve Michaels

March 2012

No. 1

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o t e m i t s t I g n i n n u start r journey begins 3 The Run 2 the fun pan 2015 Ja in e e r o b m World Scout Ja

Young Leaders Young People get trained up and have their say.

County Cook Off Camp cooking just got a lot hotter

find us on facebook search ‘Devon Scout’

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 Chuddleigh Vice Presidents: Roger Avenall Colin Greensmith Goodfrey Foot

Acting County Commissioner John Jarvis countycommissioner@devonscouts.org.uk Deputy County Commissioner (Media and Development) Steve Hagger media@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: Trish Carne Cubs: Sandra Johnson Scouts: David Moate Explorer Scouts: Andy Ellis International: Chris Noble Activities: Martyn Drew

Network Commissioner Sharon Noble

Contributors

Photography Fiona Gage, Charlotte Turnbull Steve Michaels, Nikki Upcott Lauren McMillan, skynews.com scouts-scotland.org.uk

Text Jim Green David Moate www.devonscouts.org.uk www.scouts.org.uk Cornwall Media Team.

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.

Community Week are you prepared

Taking place from 14–20 May 2012, Scout Community Week takes Scout Job Week to the next level, offering sections, Groups and Districts the opportunity to design a fundraising project which delivers real benefit to the local community.

Just by taking part you'll be helping to raise much-needed funds for the Development Grants Board, which provides a financial lifeline to those young people and their families in need of additional support to take part in Scouting. The fund also offers match-funding for Local Development Officers, helps young people take part in expeditions and helps families purchase Scout uniform.

All Groups taking part in the initiative are asked to commit to donating 25% of fundraising from Scout Community Week to this valuable fund for all UK Scouts. Raise money for Scouting in your local area Fund raise for the Development Grants Board Promote the need for adult volunteers Enable your Scouts to achieve a range of badges and awards

'Our Group took part in the Community Scout Week pilot in May 2011,' says Rachel Squire, Group Scout Leader of the 23rd Salisbury Group. 'It was a great experience for the Group and the local residents. For the young people to be seen helping the community shows what Scouting is about.'

Everyone who raises money as part of Scout Community Week will receive an exclusive B&Q Scout Community Week 2012 badge. More Details http://www.scouts.org.uk/community/cms.php?pageid=3238

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, take advantage of the great features it includes and let your friends know.

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Contents

37 Features Community week.....................................................3 Whats up ...................................................................7 Cooking Compo .......................................................8 Ducks Life ...............................................................10 Media Team ............................................................11 Hurdlestone............................................................22 On Brand .................................................................40 BP on Facebook .....................................................43

News County News ..........................................................12 Jobs...........................................................................17 Vision 2018..............................................................18 Diary.........................................................................30 Scout Radio ............................................................45 County Training (Southern) ..............................49

“If you risk nothing you gain nothing” Watch Out!

35 S T N E T CON Section Network ...................................................................21 Aero Camp ..............................................................22 Explorers Birthday ...............................................35 Gift for Peace..........................................................36 Fully Armed............................................................37 Frost Hosty..............................................................47

Events Pancake race..........................................................27 The big lunch.........................................................28 Archery Compo ......................................................33 Star Gazing.............................................................41

Other Directory..................................................................49 Over to you..............................................................53

Check out the last page for why we put this magazine together, how we want your feedback and how you can determine if we do another one. We want your stories, pictures, web pages, tweets you name it.

Look out for

Also check out Frosty Hosty on page 45 for a different experience.

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Whats up!!

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Shout Out

We really want to capture modern day Scouting as it is in Devon. Show all the exciting things that our young people get up to even the leaders.

of it, d r a e h r e v e y inbox? N m in d e d n la s just agazine. t a m h g t s in i t h u t o s c t S a Wh t another s ju e k li t s ju looks

Ensuring you don’t miss out on the best in Devon whilst letting you know all the great things that both young and old get up to, plus some of the great opportunities that are happening in other areas How do we do it? Do of the county too. we Email, Web, Facebook, Twitter, TV, The Devon Media Team Radio, Snail Mail the is made up of Explorers, list goes on and on all Leaders, Media Development depending on what is Managers and just Friends of Devon Scouts. We best for you. each have a little skill that So after some thought we are using to get better the Devon Scout Media publicity for Scouting Team have come up with throughout Devon. Scout ‘n’ about (Devon) where we will source all Although we can not do the vital communications it without your input. So together and give you the if you have an event, best of. All in one tidy have done something package, which you can amazing or perhaps want send by email, social to just shout out media or if you really about the great things you do want to print it out. please let us know. Branding!! If you look at any meeting Agenda one word always turns up “Communications” No matter if its a blue chip company or a Scout Group.

Anyway enjoy the issue and we value your feedback so please email your suggestions to de scoutnabout@

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We want to see the build up to these fantastic achievements, we want to hear, what you did to receive that cheque, what you did after the parade, who will benefit and pictures of the sections doing it. We will really be looking for something that makes your section/group or district stand out.

You don’t have to write your own fabulous stories though, get in contact and we can send a team to your meeting and do everything for you.

Olympics!

Doing anything special for 2012 let us know we will capture the day for you.

Check out our branding feature later in the issue and find out how you can get your communication bang up to date with very little hassle.

Also find out how your County Media team can help you with anything from Badges to Clothing from Event Posters to press releases.

More details on page XXX

This is not a top down communication we want you to send your own stories or photos and share some of your ideas. Please “think different”, this will not be a publication that shows endless pictures of sections waving flags or receiving certificates from the local mayor.

Scouts wow the judges at county cooking championships

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The rules ... A three course meal is to be prepared for 4 people with a budget not exceed a total of £15.00, any items* including meat, fish, vegetables and fruit may be used so long as the budget is not exceeded. The meal and table setting should reflect this year’s theme – “A Royal Jubilee”

The meal is to be prepared using equipment which may be found in an average camp kitchen, i.e. with limited portable equipment.

Teams should consist of 4 Scouts and should be prepared to arrive in full uniform by 10am ready to start cooking at 10.30am. Every team will have at least two hours to prepare and serve their meal, and a 15 minute ‘service’ time during which the final judging will take place.

A menu and costing with receipts should be handed to the judges at 10.30am. The method of cooking, table setting, service and the appearance of the meal will be judged according to the attached criteria. After final judging and tasting, the team will eat their meal. 8 Scout ’n’ about www.devonscouts.org.uk

Cooking definitely does not get tougher than this for 5 teams of scouts who were given the incredible task of restaurant a cooking standard 3 course meals for four people in under two hours. On the most basic of cooking equipment that you would only normally find in a Scout Camp Kitchen.

Not only that but they also had to theme the meal and impress the judges with not just the quality of food, but also on preparation, presentation, team work and health and safety.

Judges from Fermoys Garden Centre Ipplepen Alan Murdoch and Tracey Lane said “they were mightily impressed by the standard of team work and thought that one course was so fantastic that they intend to add it to their Restaurant and donate the profits to that group.”

menus created Scouts reflecting the theme of and jubilee Diamond considering they had a couple of gas rings, some billy cans and no refrigeration they managed to create a whole spectrum of dishes covering the last 60 years of our Queens reign.

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Scouts really went out of their way to impress the judges entrants Scouts from Beer in East Devon incredibly managed to create their own Ice Cream without refrigeration, Bovey Tracey Scouts set their rice into the shape of a castle turrets and the entrants from Tedburn and Cheriton from Mid Devon gave a great take on Coronation Chicken.

such a short time, but also paid thanks to the leaders of the groups who without their help volunteering and dedication none of this would have been possible and it was great to see how proud they were of their individual groups”

Eventual winners 1st Liverton Group really impressed their Judges by not only creating a really fabulous Soup, but also created dinner rolls in the shape of the Scout Logo (fleurde-lys), served up a perfect plate of food with fantastic fresh local Salmon with Duchess potatoes and a perfect Orange Cheesecake with a Raspberry Coulis to finish the meal.

1st Liverton Scouts and runners up 1st Bovey Tracey will now go on to the Regional Finals in Gloucestershire to represent Devon. But thanks again to Fermoys they are not going to go unarmed as the Restaurant Staff at the Garden Centre are going to take the young Scouts under their wing and teach them about some of the techniques and tricks of the trade to increase their chances.

Try it yourself..

Why not try it out yourself, have cooking contest in your group ready for your district heats next year. You never know you might have the next county champions in your mist.

Acting County Commissioner for Devon Scouts John Jarvis who was also helping to judge the Event along with County Councillor Andrew Leadbetter said “It was amazing what the teams managed to pull off in

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IT’S A DUCKS LIFE Our Adventures start when our entripid explorer Duckie Duckinson decides to find fun and adventure.

slice of bread - deciding where ever he’s going, he needs to be prepared, but how and who will help him learn.

Soon Ducky is getting into all sorts of scrapes and learns loads of great stuff from Orienteering to First Aid all skills that will help for sure on further adventures.

Then a brain wave hits him like all good Ducks he decides to join 1st Beer Scout Group and his proudest moment is when he finally gets invested.

But the pull of the wild is just to much and soon Ducky starts to get itchy feet.

Getting ready for the journey Duckie dons his warm weather gear and a

So he says goodbye to his friends and decides to join the Devon contingent on an international expedition

But after waiting around it seems they have taken off without him. Find out next issue if Ducky manages to find them.

You can also view all of Duckys exploits and more pictures on Facebook search ‘Duckie Duckinson’...

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Scan this code with your mobile device. If you do not have a QR code reader search for ‘QR Reader’ in your app store. Copyright The Somerset County Scout Council. Created by the Somerset Scouts Media Team 2011 www.somersetscouts.org.uk/media

Who are the people with the flashy cameras, clipboards and hidden microphones? Who gets our picture in the paper?

m a e T a i d e M e oin th Lots of skills wanted

You don’t have to be the next David Bailey or the next tabloid hack, we just want people to get involved who have a passion for Scouting and want to shout about it to the rest of the world.

Be part of it

Media

You don’t have to even give up your normal scouting role, we just need you to be our eyes and ears and help spread the word at just some of the great things our groups get up to.

So if you’re having a BBQ perhaps or celebrating a great scouting achievement then write a little story up take a few pics or video even if its with your mobile and send them in. email media@devonscouts.org.uk for more info

Banter A brief history ... Believe it or not the Devon Media side was originally set up over 4 years ago by Steve Hagger after he tried to retire from the busy life as part of the Met in the Big Smoke, where he played an active part in police media. Escaping down to Devon did not mean he would just relax as the Gilwell media team had other ideas.

Over the coming years, Steve has brought together a range of other leaders and explorers who have all showed a passion for Media of one form or another.

The Media team are always in communication with each other even if we are spread around a massive county like Devon, we have our own Closed Facebook group where we discus new ideas, events and are always exchanging ideas and opinions.

We even get asked to do the odd bit for Scouting magazine and other publications and we have our own training should you want it.

Currently we have people who are good with words, others who enjoy social media, web developers, desk top publishers, photographers, video producers and sometimes people who just have a nose for rooting out a good story.

But we are still only covering a small amount of the county, so if you want to get involved in being a face for Scouting in Devon, please get in touch, we would love to have you onboard.

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s w e n The Woodlands 2012 Anyone that attended the Devon County Scouts Camp at Woodlands will remember what a great Weekend of camping it turned out to be and its a great way to start the new scouting year. The camp this year is set to be on the weekend 21st to 23rd September and bookings will soon start to be taken. The Devon Media Team will be there so make sure you get papped just having fun, you never know me might have more than just chocolates this year to give away. Check out the Scout section of the Devon County Scouts Website for all the latest information on Woodlands and much much more. www.devonscouts.org.uk

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News

DOE Training

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Details of DOE Training have now been released which is now open to all Leaders and Helpers. Which will also include details of how the young leader scheme works.

Paralympic Games (LOCOG) has listened to common

Contact Andy Ellis andyellis@devonscouts.org.uk Assistant County Commissioner, Explorers, Devon

The London Organising Committee of the Olympic and sense arguments from a variety of organisations,

including The Scout Association, and amended some of its previous restrictions on the use of Olympics-based branding and logos.

Visit http://www.london2012.com/get-involved/localleaders/ for more info.

A full day with lunch and a handbook for just £15 so book early to avoid disappointment.

Advanced Warning

this years pioneering ch allenge is planned for Sunday 7th Octobe r and the venue is Caddihoe.

More details nearer th

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Family Bin go

2nd Exeter Scouts Family bing o planned fo r friday

23rd March

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Friday 23rd March Dart side Explo Bingo nigh rers are ho t at South lding a Brent Villa 7pm , eyes ge Hall . D down 7.30 o o rs pm . open

Spotted on a registration plate attached to a big black 4x4 heading towards Truro. Anyone else seen appropriate scouting related artifacts on your travels. Let us know. Scout ’n’ about www.devonscouts.org.uk 13

New camp fees for Caddihoe

A Leader Recommends

Already booked at Caddihoe for the 2012 season, please be aware that Devon County Scout Council have recently confirmed camp fees for this forthcoming season. Basically camp fees have had to increase by £1 per head per night respectively due to increased running costs for the site & to assist with essential improvements which will start to take place this year. For a complete breakdown of 2012 price list & other info please visit http://caddihoe.devonscouts.org.uk OR http://caddihoe.devonscouts.org.uk/bookings.

We look forward to seeing you all again at some point again this year or if you have never been Why Not! Cheers

Alex & Shelley Spry & team

Gold Scout Award

Can all leaders who ha ve Scouts that have ac hieved their Gold Chief Scouts Aw ard please visit the De von County Website and fill in the sim ple online form and the y will do the rest.

h t t p : / / w w w. d e v o n s couts.org.uk/ssfor m-scoutschief_scout__039 _s_award_presnta tion_dayi_want_to_attend_.html

It also came up at this meeting that some Sc out Leaders and Young People we re not receiving email s about County Events if this is the case please em ail David Moate on davidmoate @devonscouts.org.uk and he will add you to the list.

I came across these guys at a school workshop this week, they were really amazing and the kids loved it. I would highly recommend them. http://www.lenavetbete.com Kate launch Following last year's iOS, of the app for Apple w no n ca ers us Android ; fits ne be me sa enjoy the ick qu al it's the ide s and reference at meeting camps. Features include:

UK 6-25 badge and award in the requirements for every Programme issible ages (including all perm Promise and Law for all variations) dge position diagrams interactive uniform ba ing personal progress track features ility ab us ul htf ug Full of tho ts' view allows you to: The 'badge requiremen features to access additional use the options menu sy reading adjust text size for ea ur friends requirements with yo share links to badge lti-stage mu sign variations for quickly view badge de e dg ply tapping the ba badges/awards by sim badge, and images of every With great graphics me in ram ep the entire Prog Android users can ke same the , The cost is £1.49 their purse or pocket. S app. price as the Apple iO s.org.uk/ http://www.mybadge

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News

New activity permit changes

ns t new permit applicatio Changes the way tha the ndled to help speed up are now due to be ha re tangible. system and make it mo

the tions should be sent to In future permit applica y an st or email along with ACC Activities by po tion. supporting documenta d. At and any queries raise This is then checked ed to cations may be referr this point some appli n automatic. assessment rather tha to application and sends ACC Activities logs the relevant Assessor thin and returns to ACC wi Assessor completes be ll t time the permits wi TWO weeks (after tha chased

signature ACC returns to DC for e or Membership databas DC records permit on asks ACC to do it. n6 ould not take more tha The whole process sh ed for assessment. weeks unless it is referr plan allow the county to This process would the of to monitor the work assessment days and, uld wo uired by Gilwell). It county assessors (as req are its t how many perm also help in finding ou ors w many County Assess being applied for and ho we need. ase ents on this system ple If you have any comm k g.u .or rew@devonscouts send it to me at martynd

Money Matters The overwhelming majority of adults in the UK never received lessons on managing money at school, and approximately two thirds feel that having lessons would have better equipped them to deal with the financial challenges of modern life.† This is why MoneySense - a programme to provide financial education for children across the country - has been created. This initiative was established in 1994, and MoneySense now has a presence in over 65% of British secondary schools. Since 2005, more than two million young people have benefited from the skills they've learned. The MoneySense for Schools programme is designed to teach school pupils what money is all about, how banks and other financial providers work and how to manage their personal finances, both now and in the future.

Interactive resources for scouts Since teaming up with The Scout Association, MoneySense has customised their resources for use within beaver colonies, cub packs, scout troops and explorer scout units*. The resources are designed to be interactive, stimulating and practical. They’re also designed to make leaders’ lives easy. So whether you’re planning an expedition, a new activity or simply want to learn some new skills, MoneySense for Scouts has the tools you need. These new activity packs are now available and cover five key themes: Money and your life Running your own business Running your own event Bringing the fun into fundraising Staying on budget. * MoneySense is a fully impartial programme which does not reference or promote products and has been independently accredited by the Personal Finance Education Group (pfeg). Find out more at http://scouts.org.uk/sponsors/44/moneysense-money-management-skills

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

Jobs

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

Kingskerswell

As part of its continued growth this exciting group has requirements in both its executive and future planning teams. Treasurer Fund Raiser Architect/Building Designer

For further information contact: Steve Michaels. gsl@kingskerswellscouts.co.uk

Bishopsteignton

Since being relaunched this group based in a small focused local village have requirements for. Group scout leader Assistant cub scout leader Chairman Fund raising individual.

For more information contact Sally Livett 1stbishopsteignton@teignbridgescouts.co.uk

3rd Newton Abbot

3rd Newton Abbot based in Highweek for cubs and in the fantastic Seale Hayne College for scouts are looking for volunteers in the following positions. Group Scout Leader Scout leader Assistant scout leader Cub leader Assistant cub leader Assistant beaver leaders

Please contact Paul Hewson 01626 893950 3rdnewtonabbot@teignbridgescouts.co.uk

|Liverton

Recently relaunched this impressive group, have been recent winners in both district and county competitions and has a very full membership.

Sectional assistants for cubs and beavers Group quartermaster If you think you can help this dynamic group please contact Rob White 1stliverton@teignbridgescouts.co.uk

Teign Valley

A very adventurous group who are not afraid to get stuck in and have created some impressive events that really bring the community together. They are currently looking for Assistant cub scout leader Assistant scout leader Assistant explorer leader.

Contact John Lund 1stteignvalley@teignbridgescouts.co.uk

This is just some of the large number of positions available and every single one of them are fantastic opportunities to do something great for your community, young people and most of all for yourself.

If you would like to volunteer and be part of this adventure please do not hesitate to get in contact with any of the email addresses shown, alternatively if you would like to find positions available in your area go to www.scouts.org.uk and click on join.

If you run a group, district or in a county position and need someone to help you do even mor, email scoutnabout@devonscouts.org.uk

They are currently looking for Young Leaders

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Remember the 90’s Well when the world moved on Scouting didn’t.

d e s i g r e n e e r d n R en ewed a 8 1 0 2 s d r a w o T n o Scouting's Visi More people are joining now than at any time in the last 50 years.

But none of this happened by accident – this was part of our Vision Towards 2012. Together we have transformed Scouting over the last ten years.

With new leadership, a revised programme, training and image, we are renewed and re-energised. We've still got work to do to finalise that. So now there's a new vision for Scouting beyond 2012 – this time to 2018.

in our communities ct pa im e tiv si po a e • Mak be active citizens to le op pe g un yo re • Prepa bute to social change • Embrace and contri

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l be: Scouting in 2018 wil partnership with in le op pe g un yo by • Shaped adults t people and more adul g un yo e or m by ed • Enjoy volunteers in which we live es iti un m m co e th as • As diverse g in 2018 Members of Scoutin • Empowered • Valued • Proud

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will feel:

2018 Vision

Taken from scouts.org.uk/2018 As discussed at recent County Conference We have achieved a great deal, but we still have challenges ahead. The last ten years have shown just how much we can achieve when we all work together. And I know that I am confident and excited about the future of Scouting.’ Wayne Bulpitt, UK Chief Commissioner. Your thoughts on the future

WATCH VIDEO ONLINE HERE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdwCKcccuE4

A wide consultation To help develop the vision, we asked experts what they thought the world would look like in 2018 and how changes in society could affect Scouting. In regional workshops across the UK we looked at how different generations worked together and how Scouting could develop.

Through a wide variety of events our young people and adults spoke up about the issues that were important to them. You can see the collated feedback in the document Shaping the Future Together. The UK-wide launch Between October 2010 and March 2012, Scouting's Vision Towards 2018 was shared at District Commissioner and Group Scout Leader forums across the country. It is now up to all of us to help bring the vision to life to ensure Scouting continues to prosper and grow.

The challenge ahead It is now up to all of us to help bring the vision to life in our local areas. • What does our Vision Towards 2018 mean for you? • What help do you need?

• What’s the first thing you’re going to do?

‘We need to improve the use of our young leaders, making better use of their time and keeping them more involved.' Stephen Assistant Scout Leader

‘Scouting is active, it’s adventurous and it’s growing. There are people all around us that want to be part of what we do and we get a buzz out of being involved. Our challenge for 2018 is to keep this going.’ Jonathan, District Commissioner

‘It’s important to push our brand and be seen out and about doing activities and doing what we do well.’ Gemma, Cub Scout Leader

‘We need to see Scouting reach out of its boundaries, reaching out to schools, working with all areas of the community. The more links we can create in Scouting, the more interest we can create in Scouting, the more positive and bigger the Movement will become.’ Kevin, Group Scout Leader

If you have any questions, or would like to share how you are bringing the vision to life where you are, please email 2018@scouts.org.uk.

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RESOURCES scouts.org.uk/2018

Check out Download the 2018 leaflet explaining the vision in detail. Read Wayne Bulpitt’s article from April/May 2011 issue of Scouting magazine on what the vision means for all of us. Download the Shaping the Future Together summary of the feedback that helped shape the vision. Download the 2018 vision film (to download a video, right click on the link itself, not the video, select 'Save Target As' from the dropdown list then save it in the desired location, such as your desktop). We will also shortly have available to download the responses to the vision from those who attended the nationwide DC/GSL forums that took place over the autumn of 2010 and spring of 2011. Scout ’n’ about www.devonscouts.org.uk 19

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

The Scout Network is a dynamic, self-motivating Section. The ethos of the Section is that it is run by Members, for the Members: achieving a balanced programme of activities for 18 year olds up to their 25th Birthday. To be a member of Scout Network you could be: 1 Member of a local Network

2 Leader with another Section 3 Helper or Skills Instructor

4 Member of the Scout Active Support 5 Member in another capacity

Our Network is based at County level, but cells meet locally.

Scout Networks are supported by a Scout Network Leader. As well as this, each local Scout Network should elect a Chair person from its membership, who will represent the views of the local level at the County Scout Network Council. The definition of a Scout Network Member, from January 2007, 18 to 25 year olds must opt-in to the Scout Network. This means actual joining the Network, as there is no longer an automatic membership.

This has implications for anyone who is completing the Queen Scout Award, Chief Scouts Diamond Award or Explorer Belt, as membership of the Scout Network is required to complete a scouting award.

What do they do.. Ten Tors 2012

This year they planning to do the 55 mile route,check out the network section on www.devonscouts.org.uk for more information.

Run to the Fun

Did you take on the Crystal Maze challenge at Run to the Fun? This activity was organised by Devon Network and I we will be playing a large part in the next run to the fun in 2013

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Time to ride the ocean waves

Plymouth Network took part in a Kayaking taster session at Mount Batten Sailing Centre. Find out how they got on again at the Devon Scouts Website.

Safari

We also took to Safari with a difference. A lot of fun Pics of this adventure on our Facebook group.

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One of the most sought after camps of the year is now coming to life. David Moate Assistant County Commissure Scouts Explains

The event will take place at Belle Vue Air Strip, near Torrington and the Scouts will work towards some aeronautical badges through a series of bases.

Be part of it

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There will be a requirement for the young people to carry out some pre event work and also to wear Scout Uniform for parts of the activity. Please ensure your young people understand these requirements before applying for places.

Who goes... All applications will be considered and places offered to the Leader applicants who may have had their allocation cut back and will be requested to make the final choice of participants.

Payment will then be requested by invoice and must be made by 21st April 2012. If payment is not received by this date, it will be assumed that the places are not required and they may be offered to others.

In considering applications some of the following criteria may be used:

To encourage participation from Groups that have not previously attended. To promote a wide participation of groups and Districts across the whole County.

Behaviour at previous County Scout activities and events.

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This ever popular exciting event will be taking place in 2012 and we have a limited number of places for older Scouts to attend.

Our air activities and training will be hosted by “FEET OFF THE GROUND”. These are the same group of pilots who have previously run the event.

The event is open to older Devon Scouts who have not previously attended this event, ideally over the age of 13 at the time of the Camp but please note that being around aircraft is very dangerous and we expect all Scouts who attend, not only to be capable of, but actually to behave responsibly and be willing to learn.

Scouts

The cost for the weekend will be £45 per Scout and includes catering, activities and logistics. That’s less than last year! (Leaders will be charged at £10 per head for catering.) After completion of the bases and (weather permitting) Scouts may offered one or more FREE flights. [Note to Leaders: No charge is made for any aircraft flights – as per the applicable rules [POR] and regulations [ANO] and flights are not guaranteed.] Application Process – New for this year!

need not be from the same Troop but each application must also supply at least 1 Leader to help with the running of the event.

Planning is all part of the Adventure

Unfortunately, with such a popular event we have to restrict entries, and therefore initially each Troop can apply for as many places as they like by 30th March 2012, but DO NOT SEND PAYMENT with the application. The Scouts

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2 1 0 2 e n o t s e l d r u H will be 2 1 0 2 e n o t s nge Hurdle e ll a h c p i h s flag o you do? s d e t g a id h r w b n d n ig a e ? Soon T they do it o d y h w t u b upon us

The Hurdlestone Challenge was started over ten years ago by a small group of Scout & Guide Leaders in South Devon who were inspired by a similar, but much larger, event called the Malvern Challenge. The original organisers were David Wright, Bill Wright & Jeanne Langridge all of whom are involved in Scouting and Guiding in South Devon but as Hurdlestone has grown in popularity, so has the number of people organising the event.

The event is held over a weekend, starting on Friday late afternoon with arrivals and registration,

Saturday being the Challenge Day itself and Sunday FunDay being occupied with Arts and Crafts and presentation of prizes.

An action packed Saturday is in store for those taking part. Teams of between 4 to 6 members set off for the day visiting a number of challenge 'bases' located around a 'circular' course of around 8 to 10 miles in Teignbridge District in South Devon. The base could be a physical challenge such as Tug 'O War, Water Challenges and Cyclocross or it could be a test of your map reading or first aid skills. There are around 13 bases all in all located around the course. Each base is reached on foot across a mixture of roads and footpaths and across private farmland. Your

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Feature team will score points at each base and the team with the highest points score at the end of the day will win the Hurdlestone

Challenge Trophy. Prizes are also awarded to those teams who scored the highest score on each of the bases.

WHAT ARE THE CHALLENGE WEEKEND RULES? The following rules must be observed:-

All participants of the Hurdlestone Challenge must be members of the Scout and Guide Association and aged no more than 14½ on Friday of the Challenge weekend. Teams must consist of at least four and no more than six members. If numbers are reduced to fewer than four at any point in the Challenge, then they must accompany another team.

Team members wishing to retire must do so at a base, unless injured. All items on the kit list for the Challenge MUST be carried or worn at all times during the Challenge. The Troop/Unit Neckerchief must be visibly and correctly worn. Teams must walk in single file on the roads and observe the Highway and Country Codes. NO LITTER. Teams must attend all activity bases in the specified order. Noise levels must be kept to a minimum. Radios, personal stereos, GPS/Sat nav and mobile telephones will not be allowed by Scouts or Guides and will be confiscated if found.

At 5.30 p.m. the Challenge will end. Wherever a team is, it must return to the campsite, whether the course has been completed or not. Adult leaders are not

permitted to accompany their teams but they may visit any/all of the activity bases. Aerosol sprays, alcoholic drinks & drugs are not permissible and action will be taken accordingly if found. Self-catering is not permissible and dining is only allowed in or near the main marquee. Dogs are not allowed on the site at any time during the weekend.

Spot checks will be carried out throughout the day by marshals. Points will be deducted if the above rules are not adhered to and, if appropriate, disqualification of the whole team.

One big Tip this year if you are walking over a bridge that crosses a duel carriageway or you have sand under your feet - You have taken a wrong turn.

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1st Beer

r e e B ’ n ‘ s e k a Panc ll why e W ? y r a u r b day in Fe n u S ld o c a moves n o e o m d o s o t w g o r in h h Not zone and t g in s s o t e h t not enter WINNER S

In the lonely streets of Beer on the outskirts of Devon something big was about to happen and the locals started to gather in small groups wondering why somebody would dare close off the centre of this picturesque village on a lovely day like today.

As the crowds grew thicker and thicker suddenly two leaders emerge with a ladder and 3 strange pots and promptly start spraying the road with horizontal

lines and another starts writing out the letters that we soon find turn out to read “Tossing Zone” with villagers and visitors alike in a state of shock the village suddenly comes alive as the air is filled with the thick sweet smell of pancakes and Scouts begin to walk the streets selling raffle tickets. Suddenly the all to familiar silence of this isolated sea side resort is broken with the sound of Nigel on the PA getting the final registrants to sign up, the Pancake Races are about to begin.

Eventual winners of the day were Cub - Josh, Scout - Will Explorer - Doug

Fancy dress St Michaels Church Choir Adult relay team Beer Flippers

Shout Out

A Pancake race is a simple and innovative way to involve the local community in Scouting. it brings entertainment, at a relatively low cost and is easy to set up. Extra money can be made selling raffle tickets and all types of refreshments to the standers by.

What events have you got coming up that you would like to publicise or perhaps get our photographer and media people along to help promote or report on the event. then why not drop us a quick email at scoutnabout@devonscou ts.org.uk and we can get that all sorted for you.

The Scouts lead the way and show the now enthraled audience on how you start the race with a flip, run up to the Tossing Zone complete the move and then race to the finish.

The audience relaxes and another cup of tea is served out to the crowds.

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More than 50 of the UK’s largest community groups, membership organisations and charities have pledged their support for The Big Jubilee Lunch taking place on Sunday 3rd June. This is part of the celebrations for The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, as announced by Buckingham Palace.

International in Great Britain and Ireland, Neighbourhood Watch, the National Federation of Women’s Institutes, Age UK and Age Cymru – are encouraging their collective 15 million members across the UK to host Big Jubilee Lunch street celebrations.

As part of the official programme of activities Organisations, groups for the central weekend and charities – including announced by the Scout Association, Buckingham Palace, The R o t a r y Big Jubilee Lunch is encouraging individuals and groups to come together to s h a r e lunch w i t h

neighbours, friends and family. This could be a street party, or a gathering in a back garden, park or community hall.

Peter Stewart, campaigns director of the Eden Project, said today: "The support from the UK’s

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m e m b e r s h i p organisations, community groups and charities has been amazing. They have issued a rallying call to their members to get involved and get together in celebration of the Diamond Jubilee. "With

less

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Events months to go to the big day we are confident this will be the biggest Big Lunch ever with many millions more people holding street celebrations with their neighbours to celebrate The Queen's big day, to have fun and build s t r o n g e r neighbourhoods. It will soon be time to break out the bunting again!" Age Cymru chief executive Robert Taylor OBE said: “We’re passionate about recognising the amazing contribution older people make to everyday life in their communities. The

Big Lunch offers a great opportunity to involve older people in any plans to celebrate.”

“We’re asking anyone organising a Big Lunch in Wales to make sure they invite older neighbours, friends and relatives. After all if you’re celebrating the Jubilee what better way to find out what life was like 60 years ago – just ask someone who was there!”

Jubilee Lunch. It’s a great way for the fun of Scouting to be shared with a wider audience, and for our young people Scout Association chief and the volunteers who executive Derek Twine work with them to play a CBE commented: “The really active part in their Scouts are excited about local communities taking part in The Big throughout the UK.”

The Big Jubilee Lunch is led by the Eden Project and made possible thanks to funders Big Lottery Fund and partners MasterCard, EDF Energy and Kingsmill.

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Its Gang show time many areas have already had them but there are still some about, keep an eye out in local press for details of gang shows around you.

OLYMPIC TORCH BEARERS Are you a scout and have the honour of carrying the Olympic torch we would love to hear from you.

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Diary

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No you don’t camp on a chocolate bar, that would be stupid - It would melt and the tent pegs would slip out.

This is a rare opportunity for Scouts to take to the skies with just you and an instructor in a weekend long camp based solely on getting air. Getting on this camp is a real privilege and is strictly limited, so make sure you check the Devon Scouts website at www.devonscouts.org.uk and get your application in as soon as possible.

TOP HONOURS FOR DEVON SEA SCOUTS

After a successful inspection by Lieutenant Commander Karen Cahill RN, Admiralty Recognition was again achieved by 11th Torbay(Barton) Sea Scouts and 19th Exeter Sea Scouts. Out of 350 Sea Scout Groups in the UK only 101 groups are granted this honour. Congratulations and Well Done Everybody

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Teignbridge

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Despite the overall team scores it must be noted that there were also some impressive individual scores.

Our bow

Hey diddle diddle, right in the middle It was an early and frosty start for the Cubs of Teignbridge District the other weekend as they descended on Bovey Tracey HQ to take part in the annual archery competition.

Through out the day Cubs, Scouts and Explorers took it in turns shooting arrows across the room, each section excelling in its Bowmanship.

Groups were represented by 1st Kingskerswell, 1st Liverton, 1st Lustleigh, 1st Bovey Tracey, 1st

Ipplepen, 1st Dawlish and 1st Newton Abbot.

It was noted that everyone had put a lot of effort into their game and showed a real sense of dedication, concentration and skill in making sure they done their best. Eventually though there had to be some winners. For the cub these were. 1st Place - 1st Ipplepen 2nd - 1st Liverton 3rd - 1st lustleigh

Eventual winners of the day were

For the scouts

1st - 1st Bovey Tracey A Cub - Josh, 2nd - 1st Bovey Tracey B 3rd - -1st Scout WillLustleigh Explorer - Doug and finally explorers

1st - 1st Bovey Tracey A

Fancy 2nd - dress 1st Bovey Tracey B

3rd - 1st Ipplepen

St Michaels Church Choir

Highest Scoring team were the 1st Bovey Adult relayScout team (A Team) Tracey whoFlippersscored an Beer impressive 808 points.

Cameron from 1st Lustleigh finished the day with the highest score for the cubs with 188 Points.

Jasper from 1st Bovey Tracey (A Team) was the highest scout and highest individual score overall with 214 points. It then fell to Sam to complete a great day for the hosts 1st Bovey Tracey with the highest individual score for the explorers with 203 although this time it was the B team that took the honours.

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p m a C s r e d a e L g n u o Y ntastic a f f o ll u f le p young peo l a n io t a ir p s kend of in e e w f scouting le o o e h r u w t u A f e h t ideas for

The popularity of Scouting is increasing almost on a weekly occurrence with latest figures showing that the highest growth is now in the 14-18 age groups out performing all of the younger sections which is surprising many analyst and bucking many trends.

Although this also does have a down side in that there are now hundreds of young children in Devon who want to be part of Scouting but are unable because there are not enough adult volunteers coming forward to help and some groups could be on the brink of closure without new volunteers wanting to get on board.

This is fantastic news and shows scouting now is as popular today as it Surprisingly though it's has ever been, mainly the Young People due to the popularity of its themselves that are Chief Scout Bear Grylls, coming up with the the recent news that solutions as many Princess Catherine is explorer scouts are now volunteering as a Beaver taking part in specially Leader and through designed training so that ambassadors such as when they finish Scouts Chris Evans, Julia they are ready to become This weekend Explorer Bradbury and many the next generation of Scouts from Devon did more. inspirational leaders. just this and took up the gauntlet attending an intensive weekend camp in Bodmin, Cornwall with a couple of Cornish scouts as our guest. Learning just some of the skills that will help to inspire other young people in future years.

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Explorers took part in activities that were

designed to be fun and entertaining and covered a wide range of subjects from how to motivate young people, creating activities that encourage development and understanding child behaviour. They even took part in specially designed break out sessions learning anything from Circus skills, to internet safety and even Media work creating their own short

Young Leaders films and press releases.

They really to want to be involved in their Ben Sheppard a Young communities and make a Explorer Leader from difference by giving 10th Torbay said “It was something back to great fun, we made new others. Something we friends and were lead by should encourage and a great leadership team. definitely something that I can’t wait to finish my organisations such as the training now and one day scouts can do" be able to help other young people when they become scouts” One of the event organiser Andy Ellis said "It was really very positive to see so many young people really wanting to make a difference. It shows that not all people are tarred with the same brush.

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As we all know Scouting is youth led, the leaders are merely a vehicle to ensure that things are done safely and to scouting ethos so it is important that we listen and discuss their views. At the young leaders weekend in Bodmin James Littlejohns led a forum with the young leaders using a pass the parcel style game. James reports on his findings.

The YP were split into two groups and each asked to sit in a circle. Each circle then passed a wrapped parcel around. Within each layer was a chocolate and a question or statement written on a slip of paper. The person opening the parcel was to read out to their group the contents of the slip of paper and act as spokesperson. The group were to discuss amongst themselves for two or so minutes the statement and then feedback – the responses being recorded on a flipchart.

Feedback recieved

Run 2 The Fun 2011 • Not as good as first one • Awesome • Better loos •Green t-shirt different colour, different sizes

• More water activities

sections County/district events • More of them • Water event • 1 every 2 months • Chance to meet new friends

Uniform • Andy's policy (don't wear much uniform) • Hoodies/t-shirts – practical • Shirt design pointless • Girls uniform uncomfortable • No. 1 uniform for parades Leaders • Some all right, some not • Treat like small child, not young adult • Old fashioned • Tea and biscuits :) • Enthusiastic Badges and awards • NEVER GET THEM • Boring, old fashioned • Don't know about them • N/A to explorers • Badges at events. Not for weekly meetings

Caddihoe • AWESOME!!! • Selection names back on barn • Pretty. • Toilets not toooooo good • Not as good as 9 ashes • Want 5* accommodation. Climbing tower Moving on • More outrageous investing • More responsibility •Useless. Doesn't work. Disappointment

Having your say • Kids views not always taken into consideration • Don't always get enough of a say YL's • Ideas always dismissed • Were awesome • Good in explorers – not other • Meet up regularly – more 36 Scout ’n’ about www.devonscouts.org.uk

camps • Not repeat modules –

International • Should be paid for International camps • Don't do enough • Not publicised • Want to go to Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Thailand?? • Expensive but worth it • Go abroad not to UK

To finish, the YP were asked what they would like to happen to the feedback that they had provided. Their wish was for it to be noticed and for positive action to be taken.

Review The group size was far to large for there to me meaningful discussion between members of the group. There were roughly 40 participants split into two groups. A more effective number would have been half this.

Additionally, it was clear that some participants did not want to engage. It was unclear whether this was due to the time of day (just before leaving for home), the wrong format for them or just an unwillingness to give their feedback.

It was clear however that there were participants who did want to make their views heard and that this format could work much more effectively if group sizes were smaller and there was a general wish to be there. James Littlejohns March 2012

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As many of you know this year marks the 10th Birthday of both Explorers and Network Scouts and Devon Scouts are not going to let this pass without a party.

So to mark this occasion we are looking to hold a 10th Birthday party for – approximately 100 party craving explorers and Network Scouts.

With over 700 explorers in Devon and more and more joining the explorer network each year places are going to be highly sort after so will be given out on a strictly first come first served basis.

The camp will take place at Caddihoe near Exeter on the weekend of 5th 7th of October but this camp will have one big difference that is all part of scouting today in that it is very much youth led.

and cook their own hearty camp breakfast.

than any other group.

Cost will be about £30-35 but it is one that we are expecting to get filled up very quickly so make sure its in your diary and remember to keep checking the web page www.devonscouts.org.uk to make sure you don’t miss out.

Later on that day they will have a 10th Birthday party will jelly and ice cream and lots of other surprise things all adding to be fun, with each Explorers have been group in fancy dress involved in the planning (themed per of this camp since its group)followed by even initial conception and as more party entertainment its their birthday its only going off into the night. Alternatively follow right they choose what “Devon Scout” on they want to do. On Sunday those that facebook and as soon as want to can then take we know more so will Presently the plan is that part in the pioneering you. scouts will arrive at Challenge the Explorers Caddihoe on Friday night will be set a serious to disco/band camp. scouting challenge which wil involve Then unlike almost any creating a device other camp will be able to that will be able to wake up when they want launch a tennis ball further

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Members and leaders from the Scout movement from all over Devon got together in Exeter in A Dragons Den style debate asking for funding and support for various charities close to their hearts. After each speech the audience was allowed to question the speakers on the ins and outs of there favoured charity. One charity really did hit home with a lot of people in the room. It was based around a Scout from Dawlish called Richard Jon Cridge an inspirational character who was lucky enough to be

selected to attend the 2007 World Scout Jamboree attended by over 38,000 other Scouts from around the world. Shortly after selection Richard was diagnosed with Ewings Sarcoma and underwent chemotherapy, but after 4 sessions the family were told that the cancer could not be cured. Richard did not want this to stop him and insisted on still going to the Jamboree, he also did not want it known to the other Scouts, so as not to spoil there trip, nor did he asked to be treated any differently, he ended up having

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a fantastic time and helped make the whole jamboree experience a memory that will last with all those that attended for life.

Unfortunately though not long after the Jamboree. Richard started to loose his battle and after a visit in hospital from many of his Scouting friends Richard shortly passed away in September 2008. In memory of this most remarkable Scout The "Richards Wish" charity was set up with the aim to raise much needed money for children, teenagers and young

adults who are undergoing treatment for Cancer.

With such a thought provoking story, it was clear that "Richards Wish" should rightly be the chosen charity of the night and duly received the takings from the door.

The most amazing thing from the night was not the money but the level of support and discussions after the event with people and Scouts alike pledging to do more to help support this amazing local charity.

If you would like to find out more about Richard Wish please feel free to visit www.richardswish.org.

Scouts get behind the scenes of the law at Middlemoor Police station in Exeter

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w a l e h t f o e c r o f l l u F Sergeant Ivan Kingdom from the firearms Training unit with Devon and Cornwall Police and also Explorer Scout Leader for 1st Lustleigh Scouts arranged this exclusive behind the scenes trip for his own group and kindly extended the invitation out to both 1st Kingskerswell and 1st Hemyock on the Blackdown Hills.

Whats the story.. Although on first impressions the idea of Scouts being able to go to a Police firearms unit and be shown how to shoot a various non lethal weapons might seem a little to much by the end of the demonstration it soon became clear what the message was.

What the Scouts were shown was how weapons l have to be shown a lot of respect and that no weapon should be thought of as a toy.

Over 60 Scouts were shown how the Police Armed Response units were used in what types of incidents and most importantly the incredible amount of training, preparation, safety and discipline that has to be adhered to. They were also shown the different arsenal of weapons available to officers and in what situations they were used. They were then given the chance to shoot some of the non-lethal weapons at demonstration targets.

Officers Ivan and PC Ben Mehan then continued the demonstration in the Class room, going through the history of weapons and the types of body armour and the role of tactical response. Allowing the Scouts to try on Body

armour and learn the differences between different weapons and when and why they are used.

The evening also demonstrated how people with busy active roles like Ben and Ivan were also able to volunteer time with the Scouts fits It’s was also great being able to get youth groups getting a behind the scenes look at Police Force you never know by their visit might just inspire them to do something great Scouts were then also given an insight into the Police Helicopter team with a fantastic demonstration on what sort of operations they get involved in from Search and Rescue to reconnaissance and crime prevention, plus they were also given a personal tour of the Devon Air Ambulance also based up at Middlemoor, which was incredibly fascinating.

They also demonstrated how hollywood and guns in media are not based on reality so what you see on the screen is not the real story.

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Does it really matter what people think of us, or how we appear to the outside word? - You bet it does.

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You may think that Scouting’s Image is just about Uniform and neckers, but it is so much more. Our identity is important. Scouting has a brand like any other big organisation and people recognise us as scout’s through many things other than uniform.

From posters, to web sites, newspaper articles and annual reports they all represent us as a movement in one way or another. Branding is important.

All of our methods of communication are important and need to reflect what we are and what we do.

They need to express the Scouting values: adventure, challenge, fun, friendship, trust, confidence and being fully inclusive.

Adventure is what we are all about, it makes us different from everything else that young people do. The adventure we offer is available to everyone at every level giving young people the opportunity to experience something different and challenge themselves.

completing their Explorer Belt in rural Africa. It is all about Adventure.

Everyday adventure for all of our members is what makes us unique. It is who we are and it is embedded in our personality and therefore it is how others should see us.

From a Beaver Scout experiencing their first night away from home on a sleep over. To an Explorer

Brand Elements

The main elements of the brand are explored below, you can find out more by visiting www.scouts.org.uk/ brand and downloading the Brand Guidelines.

LOGO

Should be a single Scout colour, suitably sized and spaced away from other elements. All two colour logos should no longer be used.

COLOUR

There are two colours in the Primary Palette and Six in the Secondary Palette. At least one Primary colour should normally be used in external communications and combined where required with Secondary colours.

Two Primary Colours are

Scout Purple, Scout Green

Six Secondary Colours are Scout Blue, Scout Mauve Scout Orange, Scout Grey Scout Brown, Scout Black

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FONTS

The main heading fonts are from The Serif font family. This is a commercial font, so is not available for free, however as an alternative google “ChunkFive Font” and you can download a very similar font that is FREE or you can use the Templates on Print Centre at www.scouts.org.uk.

PHOTOGRAPHY

We are about adventure so any photos we use should represent that. Try to avoid using static staged images and images of young people at presentations, instead use ones that show the

excitement and adventure that Scouting really offers.

TONE OF VOICE

This should be based on the Brand Values. What we say should be positive, simple, truthful and make people think about what we do.

MEDIA TEAM

Why should you do the hard work, get your Media Team to do it for you, just let them know what you have going on and they will have all the contacts, right words and branding and can do it all for you.

Branding

Photography

are getting the award.

Show the World what they really did and what Scouting is really all about, adventure!

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void this s tyle.

Images and visuals should be active, thought provoking, inspiring and aspirational. We want to show the unexpected and surprising aspects of Scouting. Avoid static poses and football style group shots.

A clearly defined and understood brand helps us all to: project a single, strong and real image of Scouting

increase our recognition market ourselves more easily

increase our membership and support.

It is important that at every level scouting is represented by a consistent brand that is clear and easily recognisable.

This helps us stand out from the crowd and makes sure that supporters recognise us.

Whether it is a poster in a shop window, a web site or a television advert, people should be able to identify the connection with Scouting

While a young person receiving their award is important, why not use an image of them doing something adventurous?

After all, their experiences are the important thing and probably the reason why they

without having to see the logo.

The Scout Association’s Brand Guidelines clearly set out the brands values. It gives more details on how to use images, fonts, words and logos correctly to express and support our values.

If you want to create your own documents based on the Brand you can. If not the Print Centre offers a great selection of pre-made posters, signs, letters, leaflets and more ready for you to personalise.

You will find it located in the menu on the right hand side of the www.scouts.org.uk home page once you have signed in. For more information on the Brand, visit:

www.scouts.org.uk/brand

Think about who our market is are we trying to make great Aunt impressed that her nephew looks all lovely in his uniform or should we be looking at getting new people to join the movement and share in the adventure.

was no text with the picture does it say what they were doing and who they are, easiest way is just to make sure they are wearing their necker more than anything else this says they are a scout.

Also try talking to any press photographer about what makes a good pic, he will normally be so relieved not to be taking a picture of a cheque or award being handed over which we call grab and grin.

Also try to think of the image. A picture is said to be worth a thousand words so do they look Beavers sho ws they are like scouts, if there having fu

Key Values

ADVENTURE We offer outdoor activities and adventure for everyone at every level. CHALLENGE We challenge Members to stretch themselves, try new things and discover their potential. ENRICHING LIVES Scouting is about making life better – our members are healthier, happier and more confident. FUN AND FRIENDSHIP These are the reasons people join Scouting – without it they leave. TRUSTED Scouting is one of the most trusted organisations in the UK. Just think, 800,000 parents trust Scouting with their children each week. CONFIDENT People like being part of an organisation that’s confident about its aims. INCLUSIVE Scouting welcomes people from allbackgrounds. Scout ’n’ about www.devonscouts.org.uk 41

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1st Liverton Group had the opportunity to visit other worlds and fly through deep space courtesy of a visit by Simon Ould of Space Odyssey and his mobile planetarium.

There were shows throughout the evening for Beavers, Cubs and then Scouts which played scenes onto the roof of the dome to give some fantastic 3-D effects with state of the art animations, photographs and films.

animations through the solar system, a full 360degree tour around the International Space Station, travelling through the rings of Saturn, experiencing an asteroid falling down through you, and blasting off in a rocket to the stars!! Without exception everyone was openmouthed with awe and amazement at the astonishing sights and effects that they were part of.

All delivered with great All the children were knowledge and huge seated inside the dome enthusiasm by Simon, it and there were many was a night with the stars screams of excitement to remember! and wonder - from a 360degree lunar-scape,

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A Space Odyssey

Simon's Space Odyssey Space Dome planetarium presentations are an amazing multimedia experience designed to excite and inspire everyone, children and adults alike!

In September 2010, Space Odyssey became the first planetarium in the UK to be equipped with the sensational Impressive Adventure MIP1080 portable, "Full-Dome" digital projection system. "Full-Dome" systems project digital images throughout the inner surface of a dome to create a breathtaking, impressive experience that envelops the audience.

With this incredible new projection technology, Simon is able to show stunning graphics and advanced computer simulations throughout the dome to further enhance the amazing, interactive learning environment the Space Odyssey planetarium provides. "Full-Dome" digital projection is used in the world's leading planetarium domes such as at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich and the Hayden Planetarium in New York.

Online

? k o o b e c a F d e s u e scouting f iv g o it n a c P t a Media wh l ia c o S f o WouWlithdtheB e s increa Well before Baden Powell thought about scouting he was similar in many ways to todays Chief Scout Bear Grylls.

After Mafeking in 1900 the British Empire went Baden Powell crazy and like Bear with his own branded clothing you could buy nearly anything you wanted from ladies fans to an egg cup all with BP’s image on it and it was because of this popularity that when the scouting idea was first demonstrated people sat up and took notice.

It can be such a powerful tool and can be used in a number of ways but the best way must be being able to tell others about all the fantastic stuff you get up to in scouting.

One way it can be used is after each meeting you write a quick write up on what you have been up to, even if it was a relatively quiet night, parents and friends love to hear about it and quickly you find other parents are wanting to know how their child can get involved.

Also when children reach Again helped by the Bear the age of 14 they are there own Grylls brand people are allowed taking notice of scouting facebook accounts and again but this time people often you find young don’t just read about it in people who have never the paper or even watch been involved in scouting it on the television, they suddenly wanting to join now talk about it, share it, explorers, just because review it all online they have seen what through a variety of there friends do. different mediums with the most popular being The best thing is its FREE so if you want to facebook. shout about what you do If its popularity that and don’t want the hassle makes great ideas into of setting up a website reality and brings it into why not shout about it on peoples homes. I am Facebook and whilst sure if Baden Powell was youre there join 1st here today he would be Facebook Scout Group the largest recognised an active user. scout group with over 23,500 scouts from all over the world.

Pictures and law Its not illegal to take pics of young people at scouting events.

It is unwise to name young people in publicly visible shots for child protection without parents consent.

If parents object to their child being photographed, they should inform you and any images removed. It is not your responsibility to ask for their permission but it is polite.

If their child is photographed, they can ask you to take the image down which you must do. You haven't broken the law unless the image is indecent Its nothing to do with data protection

Children who EARN money from being photographed i.e. for the Argos catalogue MUST have a licence from the local authority

Photographers who EARN money from the images they shoot of people need a model release form to protect themselves from legal action to recover model fees from the photographer."

Talk to the media team for more information and best practises.

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y a d h t r i B h t 7 y Happ couting Radio launched r since! e v e 7 years ago S 7 / 4 2 g in broadcast n e e b e v a h y The

Thank you for making us an Award winning Internet Radio Station for Scouts by Scouts! We have been partying all day and receiving amazing feedback from our listeners around the globe on Twitter, Facebook, Skype and email. Not only are we celebrating Founders Day and our 7th year on air, we are also celebrating a continued increase in listeners!

Since May 2011 we have gained over 950,000 listeners to our station. Only 48% of these listeners are regular IP addresses (listening more than 8 hours a week) meaning we have had 52% increase in new listeners to our station!

We continue to have a high download rate of our netcasts both from our site and on the Apple iTunes network. Scouts are talking about Scouting Radio and what we do, and they are clearly coming back for more and more!

Station Manager Justin Dawson commented: “These figures confirm Scouting Radio’s excellence in internet broadcasting and our professional standards of programmes on our station! The concept is simple to promote worldwide Scouting and if our listenership is growing hopefully so is the Scout Movement globally!

What is there to look forward to before our 8th Birthday? More reports from Scout Jamborees, new team members and be the leaders of Scouting news and information through internet medium.”

Thank you for all your support and feedback on our 7th birthday. Best wishes

The Scouting Radio Team

The shows

The Great Outdoors Outside broadcasts at campsites, outdoor adventure centres and interviews with explorers etc. Patrol Corner Learn new skills and games with young Scouts.

Scouting across the Counties Scouting Radio takes a look at Scout groups across the counties of Ireland.

Scouting across the States Scouting Radio takes a look at Scout groups across the United States. Trading Time Your chance to trade patches and Scout memorabilia.

The Scoutmasters minute A programme of reflection on what makes Scouting great and how it is the World's largest peace movement for youth.

Scouting Worldwide The latest news on Scouting and Guiding from around the World with news and information from our global team.

The Communications Centre Your questions answered. Traditional Values Presented by Colin Walker in our Scouting Radio UK studios.

Listen live on www.scoutingradio.com

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Explorers

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Frosty Hosty has been a very popular event for many years now. In previous years we have run this as a Cross District event, but over the last couple of years it has been a Mid Devon Explorers’ event.

Despite that several Explorers from other Districts have attended, having heard about it through the grapevine or from previous personal experience. No matter it has always been popular with Explorers.

The event format is tried and tested and is, I believe the main reason for its success and popularity. It is always a winter event and a residential experience rather than camping. It provides a balance of both indoor and outdoor

activities, together with social elements all served up with lashings of FUN!!!

A traditional part of this event has become our unique Act of Remembrance on the Sunday afternoon, so much so that the Explorers have requested every year that this be included.

For those that have experienced this you will know that this is a very moving and meaningful Act of Remembrance and obviously means a lot to all of those present. It is for this reason that we now always hold it on the Remembrance Sunday weekend.

For your information in the last two years we’ve delivered this event

for £35 per Explorer and I would envisage the cost being similar this time.

This year Mid Devon Explorers have requested that we once again open this up to other Explorers across the County.

At the same time we will be using a new venue which provides considerably more bunk house accommodation than the previous venue.

At a recent DESC meeting it was agreed that I should invite all Districts across the County to become involved. At this stage I would like to hear from DESCs and ESLs who would be interested in finding out more and potentially getting involved in the planning team.

Once I’ve heard back from you I will organise a meeting at

Potheridge House so that we can explore the opportunities available to us and start our planning.

Don’t let your Explorers miss out on this exciting opportunity … contact me to express your interest in becoming involved. By all means also get it posted into your District Explorer Programme. Paul Charlton DESC – Mid Devon Explorers

Find out more..

Great Potheridge House is set in the heart of the stunning North Devon countryside, between Okehampton and Great Torrington for 60+ guests plus up to 10 visiting staff. Find out more online..

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Training 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 n Cou ) n r e h t u o S ( s e t a D Tuesday 27th March Wednesday 4th April Saturday 21st April Saturday 21st April Wednesday 25th April Tuesday 1st May Tuesday 1st May Wednesday 9th May Weekend 12/13 May Monday 14th May Saturday 19th May Saturday 19th May Weekend 19th & 20th May Tuesday 12th June Wednesday 13th june Saturday 16th June Saturday 16th June Saturday 16th June Wednesday 27th June Wednesday 4th July Wednesday 18th July Weekend 23/24 July Wednesday 5th September Wednesday 19th September Wednesday 17th October Sunday 28th October Wednesday 21st November Tuesday 16th TB Weekend 19/20 November

19 (international) 16 (Intro to Residential Experiences) 5 (Fundamentals) 12 (Balanced Programme) 15 (Challenging Behaviour) 14 (Young People Today) 15 (Challenging Behaviour) 1 & 6 (introduction Modules) 38 (Skills for residential) 19 (international) 14 (Young People Today) 15 (Challenging Behaviour) *38 (Residential Experiences)* 16 (Intro to Residential) 15 (Challenging Behaviour) 7 (Diversity) 8 (Skills of Leadership) 9 (working with Adults) 14 (Young People Today) 5 (Fundamentals) 17 (Activities Outdoors) 38 (Skills for residential) 1 & 6 (Introductional) 5 (Fundamentals of Scouting) 19 (International) First Aid Course 14 (Young People Today) 7 (Diversity) 4,20-26 Manager/Supporters

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For conformation of dates, venues and allocation please email your local training advisor. To add your training dates from other areas to the schedule email scoutnabout@devonscouts.org.uk

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East Devon

www.eastdevonscouts.co.uk District Commissioner Paul Gadd pgadd101@tiscali.co.uk

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

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 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 District Commissioner Not Advertised dc@northdevonscouts.org

Reminder

1st Bratton Fleming none 1st Chivenor sites.google.com/site/1stchivenor f 1st Fremington Air Scouts f 1st Ilfracombe (Holy Trinity) 1st North Devon (Barnstaple) f 1st South Molton none 1st Tawstock none 50 Scout â&#x20AC;&#x2122;nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; about www.devonscouts.org.uk

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) none 45th Plymouth none 47th Plymouth none

Plympton

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

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

f f f

none f

Plymstock

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

www.devonscouts.org.uk District Commissioner Sue Larner sue@tor-cottage.co.uk

1st Dartmouth & Kingswear 1st Marlborough 1st Modbury 6th Kingsbridge

Teignbridge

none none none none

www.teignbridgescouts.co.uk District Commissioner None Appointed dc@teignbridgescouts.co.uk

f 1st Bishopsteignton 1st Bovey Tracey none f 1st Chudleigh 1st Dawlish none 1st Heathfield none f 1st Ipplepen 1st Kenton 1st-kenton.btck.co.uk f 1st Kingskerswell 1st Liverton 1stlivertonscouts.co.uk 1st Lustleigh none 1st Moretonhampstead none 1st Newton Abbot (Sea Scouts) none f 1st South Brent