Welcome to the 2016 Annual Review from Cumbria County Scout Council. A copy of the formal Annual Report of the Trustees of the Cumbria County Scout Council is available from the County Scout Office, Stricklandgate House, 92 Stricklandgate, KENDAL, Cumbria LA9 4PU.
Scouting in Cumbria
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County Commissioner
4/5
Development
6/7
People
8/9
Community Impact
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Queen’s Scouts and DofE
11
Cubs100
12/13
Scouting Awards 2015/16
14/15
Cumbria County Scouts
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Summary of Accounts 2015/16
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County Chairman
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Scouting Facilities in Cumbria
20/21
Who’s Who in Cumbrian Scouting
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Total Young People
Total Adults
Total
53
3516
778
4294
376
28
3410
667
4077
918
381
25
3507
704
4211
1175
931
319
22
3400
695
4095
1171
861
323
10
3304
671
3975
Groups
Beaver Scouts
Cub Scouts
Scouts
2016
67
979
1166
960
358
2015
70
1014
1090
902
2014
68
1028
1155
2013
70
953
2012
70
939
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Explorer Scout Scouts Network
As I sat down to write this piece I was struck by how much has happened during the last 12 months. In equal measures there have been exceptionally positive aspects to the year, and periods of tremendous challenge. It is with great pleasure that I am able to announce that Scouting in Cumbria welcomed 106 more young people and 56 more leaders than the previous year. It's gratifying that we are able to offer all that Scouting is to more people, and this is the case in all of the seven Districts that make up Cumbria. Thank you to everyone that has worked so hard to make this possible. I'm certain that those new Scouts are very appreciative of your efforts to enable them to enjoy everything that Scouting is. Overall the County grew by 5.35%, at a time when nationally we grew by 2.7%. 2016 is also the Cub Centenary and there are many activities that have happened and are planned to happen around the County to celebrate this. Eden District led the way with a Wolf Camp early in June, enjoying the most amazing weather; and I know that this has been followed by great events in all the other Districts. The year of celebration culminates with all Cub Packs retaking their promise on 16th December, an event I'm looking forward to being involved with. But perhaps the most memorable event in our year happened last December when, on Saturday 5th December, Cumbria was hit by Storm Desmond. I actually flew to the USA that morning and leaving home at 6am the roads were almost impassable. As the day wore on the weather worsened and we will all remember vividly the horrendous flooding in Carlisle, Glenridding and Kendal in particular. Overnight many people were made homeless and many Scouting venues were flooded out. They say that adversity brings out the best in people, and so it was in Cumbria. Communities came together, and we as Scouting helped in any way we could. Groups collected food, clothing and money to help people less fortunate than
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themselves. Districts and Groups worked hard to accommodate Beavers, Cubs and Scouts that moved out of their flooded homes to find groups near to their new temporary homes if these weren't near their own Groups. It was incredibly heartening to also be contacted by many Scout Groups from across the UK offering help, equipment, and funds that had been collected to make good any loss our Groups suffered. I was humbled by the generosity of spirit you all showed, and was constantly surprised by your resilience. I remain so to this day. And in the middle of all of this drama and heartache, there was a Scout leader who was making his way through flood water in Kendal, having just been flooded out himself and trying to get to a friend’s house to spend the night. As he made this treacherous journey he saw a lady suddenly dragged under the water by a strong current and who was then being pulled along towards the River Kent that was in full spate. Putting his own life at great risk he managed to pull her out of the current and make sure she was alright before offering his coat and staff to her to help her on her way. This lady is firmly of the belief that without her 'guardian angel' she would not be here today. This was a truly heroic act, at a time of great personal loss. And every time I recount this story I am in awe of what this individual did, and how selflessly he assumes anyone would have done the same. This hero in our midst is Michael Ryan. And it's with great delight that I am able to tell you that in recognition of his bravery and selfless act, that Bear Grylls, our Chief Scout, has personally awarded Michael with the Bronze Cross. The Bronze Cross is the highest Scouting Award for Gallantry. It is granted for special heroism or action in the face of extraordinary risk. Last and by no means least, I want to thank all of you that help make Scouting such a success in Cumbria. You give your time voluntarily and with good grace. And I hope you get a good measure of enjoyment and satisfaction from all you do to enable the young people in our care to achieve all they do, and to be all they can be. Thank you. Matthew Canwell
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GROWTH – the increase in members. Not something everyone wants to think about, but through a quality Scout programme that is planned, fun and of course adventurous, we can all respond to a key part of the Scout Association’s vision. As a County we have invested in development year on year to ensure opportunities to get involved in Scouting are available and this has resulted in GROWTH. This investment would not have increased membership without the actions of individuals, Sections, Groups and Districts and for this the County would like to say THANK YOU. As many of you will be aware the County has hosted a number of development projects. In November 2015 we saw the West Development Project move onto a new phase having had a paid member of staff in post for the previous three years. Lessons learnt were shared during a sustainability event held at Hunday Manor Hotel, Workington on Sunday 27th September 2015. The event was attended by representatives from the Groups within the three Districts that made up the project – Solway & Derwent, Workington and Western Lakes. Achievements during the initial phase of the project included the opening of a new Group, a new headquarters, new Sections and increased awareness of Scouting. From the sustainability event each District took away actions which they have been working towards. These included the development of District and Group development plans.
New Scout Troop from Kendal on Cunswick Scar
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The South Development Project has continued to have a paid member of staff in post during this financial year. Damian has supported development and growth within the Districts of Kentdale and South West Lakes through a number of strands of work. This has included establishing a new Group, maintaining Sections, starting new Sections and using new approaches to adult recruitment such as the ‘4 Week Challenge’. As the project moves towards the next phase, events are being held to develop and share District development plans. Those Districts who have been in the next phase of development for some time have not stood still. Development has been on their agenda and I have personally worked with the District Explorer Scout Commissioners for Reivers and Eden to embed a New Cub Pack at Kirkby Lonsdale delivery model for the Young Leaders’ Training Programme which is accessible, informative and fun. Development will stay on the agenda as we move into a new financial year. We all know the benefits of Scouting and therefore want to continue to provide opportunities that GROW the membership of Scouting in Cumbria. Nicky Jackson Deputy County Commissioner (Development)
New Scout Troop at Ulverston
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I have had the privilege of being a Scout, since the age of ten, in the lovely Cumbrian Lake District. I am still discovering the invaluable skills I’ve learned during my time wearing the necker. I blitzed tent pitching in gale force winds at my local music festival, and when I was asked to deliver a speech in that posh place where all the royals get married, I heard myself say yes. I couldn’t have done either of those things without the skills, qualities and confidence I’ve gained through Scouting. Over the years I’ve come to realise how big a part of my personal development it has been, and continues to be. An integral part of this has been the leadership of those who have given their time and effort to create life changing opportunities for me and other young people. My first leader was inspirational. It’s a word thrown around a lot, but I mean it here sincerely. Who was this man with unbreakable patience, who seemed to know the fells and back-roads blindfolded, and who had an otherworldly power to stuff even the most stubborn of sleeping bags? Well, as it turns out, he’s an ordinary person, as are we. He is an ordinary person who was driven to help us excavate the extraordinary qualities within us all. And that is all it takes to be an outstanding role model. At ten, I saw him as absolutely awesome, a man the likes of which I had never met before and would never meet again. And perhaps what makes him so brilliant is his ordinariness after all, in that it shows us that we all have the power to be a remarkable inspiration. But really, at 17, I’m still sure he’s a bit
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magic. My leaders have been a big positive influence on me, and I owe to them the skills in teamwork, determination, and communication that I’ve found use for in every area of life. On top of that, they’ve helped me meet some of my closest friends, and provided a wealth of memories to strengthen those friendships for years to come. So thank you Neil, and thank you to all the numerous Neils across the country, spurring on Scouts week in, week out. Thank you for washing the pots when I was flapping about getting a camp meal out on time. Thank you for the beach BBQs and the weekend bike rides. Thank you for bringing flapjack on the hikes. Thank you for enlivening the dreary weeknights with the meaningful moments that still pop into our heads when we need them. I have never been the traditional textbook Scout. I don’t have an arm full of badges, my friendship knots are solidly below par, and to be honest I can’t even remember the whole Scout Law. What I will remember are the life affirming moments, such as those of the Jamboree in Japan, when we all felt the immense solidarity that is the core of this community. As Neil said to me, the experiences I’ve had prove that you don’t have to be the best knot tier to be a successful Scout. And seven years of Scouting has taught me that this movement has an overwhelming power to make the planet a vastly different and better place for everyone in it. Among gloomy news bulletins and scaremongering headlines, it is easy to develop a bleak outlook on human nature. But Scouts prove beyond doubt, through events like the Jamboree, that people with open minds the world over are more than capable of just getting on with each other. Even more than that, of being proactive in learning about different cultures and expanding their personal horizons, of confronting and conquering their own prejudice, and of seeing the world as a global village full of citizens of equal value. This is the true aim of the Scout Movement, something that during Jamboree, I came to understand; all the knot tying, the team games and tent pitching are only a means to this brilliant end. Heather Dempsey
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If you’ve had your ear to the ground over the past couple of months, chances are that you have heard of A Million Hands. It’s a national effort to help bring change in 8,000 different communities. Scout Groups can choose to focus on one of the four issues: dementia, disability, mental wellbeing and resilience, and clean water and sanitation. Several months ago Ayers Explorer Scout Unit voted to focus their A Million Hands’ efforts on mental wellbeing and resilience. The aim is to tackle this issue by increasing awareness of mental health, decreasing the stigma surrounding poor mental health, and increasing resilience and wellbeing for young people. Our Explorer Unit, as well as so many others, was excited to start their journey to create sustainable community impact. However, we had to focus our enthusiasm and we needed guidance in how best to achieve our goal. Our first step was to understand and learn more about mental health, wellbeing and illness: why is it important, and why should we care? We used the resource pack, developed by Mind for A Million Hands, and learned that everyone has mental health. We also learned that if someone is suffering from poor mental health, it has an impact wider than the individual – whether in their family, in their classroom or in their community. We all began to understand that the severity of mental illness is on the same level as physical illness, yet 70% of children and adolescents who experience mental health problems have not had the appropriate intervention at a sufficiently early age. It was clear that we had to go to the experts who work in the mental health field, so we got in touch with Off The Record Bristol (OTR). OTR is a charity based in Bristol, offering free mental health support to young people aged 11–25. They welcomed the Explorer Scout Unit leaders and Executive with open arms, running a two-day course aimed at giving us the right tools to be able to improve mental wellbeing in our community. The first thing we did upon our arrival was outline what success would look like to our stakeholders (young people within and outside Scouting, funders and leaders). This gave us the goal that we needed to work towards: running workshops and assemblies for 15–16 year olds, to support them to be more resilient and look after their mental health. We want young people to explore the language and issues surrounding mental health, develop a lifestyle that supports their own mental health, and to share this with others. We learned so much over the weekend and are now more focused than ever on achieving our aim. I feel that the most important thing we learned is that just being a listening ear can be all the intervention that is needed to help someone in need feel better. Indeed, one of the speakers at the meeting reminded us that peer support networks, like A Million Hands can be the most influential in creating change. James Brady – Assistant Explorer Scout Leader
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We’re proud of the great achievements by all of our young people as they enjoy their everyday adventure, but we are Super Proud of these amazing young people who have reached the pinnacle of Scouting by achieving the highest award through commitment and determination – Well done!
Patrick McNicholas
Mathew Fleming
Michael Frost
Alasdair Price
Robson Scott
Hannah Hartley
Jack Smith
Rebecca Haslam
Peter Young
Hannah Hartley, Rebecca Haslam, Olivia Leslie, Clare Petrie, Corrie Renyard.
Lucy Fleming, John Hartley, Thomas Hinson, Alexander Inman, William Inman, Hamish Leslie, Eddie Lomax, Leah Murray, Adam Ross, Ronnie Sproul.
Jordan Helling, Eleanor Lamont, Elizabeth Morley.
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“Have you been a Cub leader for a hundred years leaders have been asked over the course of the las the Cub Section is celebrating its centenary this ye been, and will continue to be, a success story. D Section is always vibrant.
Across the County Groups and Districts have been as a build up to the actual centenary on 16th Decemb at a Regional and County level. In the end the Assistan events on a local basis, rather than bring together Cub regional event was open to all.
The year started with the regional launch of Cubs100 at Blackpool Pleasure Beach. This sounds took sole charge of the venue back at the start of February. Yes, it was wet and chilly but all of donned hats, gloves and waterproofs. The or attended also took part in a world record a happy and you know it...” The singing wa dancing – well, I know where the video of Commissioners dancing is and I’ll never reve across the County took part and I know that t
Districts have also organised their own even camps in Keswick, Workington and at Ratlin Other groups have gone to events such a attended celebrations across the north-w including a firework display are currently planned.
Groups have also held thanks events where they have had the chance to welcome back former lea
So what next – at the end of the year, on 16th where everyone will stop and remake their p are holding a sleepover party at Ratlingate Whatever each District plans we hope that e
Looking to the future Cubs100 not only recognises the Section’s p waiting list for Cubs continues to grow and m that the focus on the successes of the Cub Groups with increased numbers of volunteer This means expanding the role that young people play in the shaping of their experiences, liste Cubs100 contributes to this, leaving a lasting legacy, then it will have been a successful year. D
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s?” was a question that I suspect a great many st year. Why – well if you didn’t already know ear. Formed back in 1916, the Cub Section has Drawing in young people from 7¾ to 10½ the
celebrating the centenary in a myriad of ways ber. Planning for the centenary began in 2013 nt District Commissioners decided to organise bs from across the County; however, the main
fine in June but Cubs from across the region f the Cubs took this in their stride. The motto “Be prepared” was definitely in evidence as Cubs rganising team also provided waterproof ponchos and a great time was had by all. Those who attempt singing “If you’re’ as enthusiastic and the all the Assistant County eal where! Groups from they all had a great time.
nts during the year with ngate to name but some. as Cubjam in Gilwell or west. Further events
aders, helpers and Cubs.
h December, the celebrations will reach their peak. All Cubs are invited to attend a promise party promise at 19:16 precisely. Once again Districts are planning these celebrations. Solway Derwent whilst Reivers are planning an event which would include their annual Christmas carol service. every Cub will want to take part.
proud past but it is also an opportunity to look ahead. The many primary schools are not served by a local group. I hope b Section over the last century can be translated into new rs and the opportunity for more young people to take part. ening to their ideas and offering an exciting programme. If
David Hodgkiss – Assistant County Commissioner (Cub Scouts)
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We are pleased to report the following Scouting achievements during the year: Michael Ryan Paul Tyson Sarah Devine, Graham Worsnop Timothy Keegan Anthony Cullen, David Jones David Fletcher, Lou Hayton, Jeffrey Holliday Nigel Bradshaw, Paul Braithwaite, Michael Hall, Linda Hurst, Catherine Johnston, Julie Milburn, Lesley Phillips Alison Baldwin, Julie Dawson, Lesley Jackson, Gillian Reader, Mark Salmon, Thomas Slater, Michael Smillie, Karen Tredwelol, Steven Wrigley Richard Allsopp, Nicola Braithwaite, Alfred Branch, Anthony Crossley, Susan Cruickshank, Penelope Havlin, Paul Leat, John Millard, Sharon Parkin, Monica Pugh, Peter Rome, Samantha Willis Peter Atkinson, Philip Atkinson, Simon Barrett, Darren Bean, Richard Cooke, Stephen Dawson, Pamela Douglas, Philip Dryden, Hilary Duncan, Martin Grainger, Linda Greenhough, Debra Guide, Keeley Hayton, Julie Henderson, Christopher Henderson, David Herbert, Karen Jackson, Janet Kidd, Deborah McAllister, Lesley McCartney, Gary Palmer, Christine Whitford, Valerie Yeadon Susan Adams, Robert Allcock, Pauline Bateman, Robert Betton, Christopher Binks, Brian Blackett, Andrew Bright, Paul Bryant, Ian Chambers, Daniel Cheesman, Annette Colton, Elizabeth Cuthbertson, Beverley Dargue, Joanne Day, Helen Fisher, David Forsythe, Paul Giblin, Philip Hall, Mark Harrison, Jordan Harrop, Joanne Hay, Stuart Hetherington, Gillian Hipwell, Ben Hodgkiss, Sarah Holmes, Richard Lamb, Thomas Lawson, Amy Lee, Vicky Marriott, John Mason, Rebecca Mayne, Stuart Murray, Lisa Nicholson, John Over, Matthew Pimplett, Colin Roberts, Mhairi Roberts, David Robinson, Geoffrey Rockcliffe-King, Iain Rudd, Gary Rutland, Claire Salt, Jennifer Sanderson, Alan Saunders, Martin Scorer, Norma Shepherd, Steven Smalley, Lorna Smith, Chris Southward, Andrew Thompson, Patricia Turton, Kevin Vannet, Pater Watson, Eric Winfield, Helen Winter, Andrew Yeadon
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On Saturday 5th December Cumbria was hit by Storm Desmond. I actually flew to the USA that morning and leaving home at 6am the roads were almost impassable. As the day wore on the weather worsened and we will all remember vividly the horrendous flooding in Carlisle, Glenridding and Kendal in particular. Overnight many people were made homeless (2,700 properties affected in Kendal alone) and many Scouting venues were flooded out. A total of 34.7cm fell in a 24 hour period. In the middle of all of this drama and heartache, there was a Scout leader who was making his way through flood water in Kendal having just been flooded out himself and trying to get to a friend’s house to spend the night. Michael Ryan had been at home in an area of Kendal well away from the river and potential flooding. His wife and son were visiting relatives in Scotland. But this was an exceptional night and the huge amount of rainfall overwhelmed the water courses and caused significant flooding in many parts of Kendal that had never flooded before. Michael answered a knock on his door at 10pm from the Environment Agency giving him ten minutes to leave his home. He lost his home and had no time to save his belongings. He was on his own in a very frightening situation. He lost everything. As he made a treacherous journey (on foot) through the continuing storm to find shelter with a friend, he saw a lady suddenly dragged under the water by a strong current, and was being pulled along towards the River Kent that was in full spate. He was already wading through flood water knee deep to get to where he was going, but he waded further into the water to where a culvert had burst its banks and was running through the flood. At this stage he was chest deep in water and struggling to keep his footing. Putting his own life at great risk he managed to pull her out of the current. Subsequent footage on social media showed the huge force and speed of water in that area and entering the culvert. Michael made sure the lady was alright before offering his coat and staff to her to help her on her way. This lady is firmly of the belief that without her 'guardian angel' she would not be here today. She wrote anonymously to Scout Headquarters later. We have not been able to trace her. From investigating the story I concur that without doubt Michael saved her life while putting his own at great risk. By the time Michael reached his friend’s house (over a mile away) he was hypothermic. This was a truly heroic act, at a time of great personal loss. And every time I recount this story I am in awe of what this individual did, and how selflessly he assumes anyone would have done the same. I would like to believe that I would have done, but I'm not sure. Matthew Canwell – County Commissioner
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Mrs Claire Hensman, Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Cumbria Joe Harris Ivor Hughes Joe Rawlings OBE
Lord Hothfield Roy McNamara
Trustees Chris Sanderson OBE JP (County Chairman) Matthew Canwell (County Commissioner) Alan Harryman (County Secretary) John Over (County Treasurer) Chris Woolhouse (County Network Commissioner) Bill Arnott (Nominated – Chair of the Facilities sub-Committee) Jeff Carson (Elected) David Hughes (Elected) Tim Keegan (Elected) Tim Leader (Nominated) Colin Partington MBE (Nominated)
Andrew Corrie (North West Regional Commissioner) Charity Registration No: Scout Association Registration No: County Administrator: County Scout Office: Bankers: Solicitors: Independent Examiner:
520617 00112 Marion Dixon Stricklandgate House, 92 Stricklandgate, KENDAL LA9 4PU 0845 094 6059 HSBC Bank Plc, 64 Highgate, KENDAL LA9 4TQ Burnetts, 6 Victoria Place, CARLISLE CA1 1ES Helen Holmes FCA, Stables, Thompson and Briscoe, Lowther House, 34 Lowther Street, KENDAL LA9 4DX
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Total income was slightly higher than total expenditure, with Ennerdale camp site again generating a significant surplus, which is reserved for future site improvements. The development projects reached their final year of major costs, which were largely met from restricted funds. INCOMING RESOURCES
2014/15
2015/16
Membership Subscriptions
11,381
10,956
Grants and Donations
26,063
38,282
Facilities
39,395
46,524
County Activities
14,221
3,219
Other Income (mainly Jamboree/International Events)
49,685
13,206
140,745
112,187
Total RESOURCES EXPENDED &
2014/15
2015/16
CAPITAL INVESTED Governance & Administration
16,981
16,619
Development
26,344
36,681
Facilities
30,277
35,948
County Activities
23,869
12,846
Other (mainly Jamboree/International Events)
29,115
7,132
1,812
2,000
Total
128,348
111,226
TOTAL ASSETS
2015
2016
Fixed Assets
468,793
468,099
Other Restricted Funds
14,800
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Other Designated Funds
125,850
131,879
Other Unrestricted Funds
64,417
76,817
673,860
676,821
Capital Projects
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Introduction After over 40 years away from Scouting in Cumbria, I have been hugely impressed in my first year as Chairman with the energy and commitment of all those involved in the management and delivery of Scouting to the youth of the County. We have a great deal to be proud of at all levels, though our work is not without its challenges. Challenges - Adult Leaders. Our principal challenge is the recruitment of sufficient adult Scout leaders to meet the demands of the County's many enthusiastic potential Scouts. We are making progress but still need the skills and engagement, not just of those who are able to be the face of Scouting to our young people, but also those who are prepared to undertake the key governance roles of Chairmen/women, Secretaries and Treasurers at District and Group levels. Please help if you can. - Risk Management. A key role of our Executive Committees at County, District and Group level is effective risk management. This covers not just Health and Safety issues, but also financial probity to ensure that our funds are used properly for charitable purposes and, importantly, the safe-guarding of those in our care. Doing this in an effective and auditable manner is, quite properly, of major importance. - The Floods. The floods delivered tremendous challenges across the County, damaging many of our bases and much of our equipment, and severely disrupting our Scouting activities. At the same time though, flood recovery work showed the real determination of Scouts to help others, heroically in at least one instance, overcome difficulties and get back into action; a truly impressive example. Finances We are in very sound shape financially with our Ennerdale Centre team delivering a surplus of £10,576 over the year, contributing to an overall surplus for the County of £2,961. This combined with our accumulated reserves (uncommitted cash and investments) of some, £76,817 and total assets of £676,821, puts us in an excellent position to support Scouting across Cumbria over the coming years.
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Final Message My final message is that if you have read this far and are not already a part of our County's great Scouting movement please get involved, give something to our youth and the community, and be prepared to be surprised at how rewarding it is for you too. If you are already involved in Scouting in Cumbria, in whatever capacity, thank you sincerely for all you do. Without you, none of this would be possible. Chris Sanderson OBE JP – County Chairman
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We are extremely grateful to our ambassadors for their advocacy and support. Sir Chris Bonington CVO, CBE, DL Sarah Dunning OBE John Stevenson MP Fred Story
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NY 272 195 Ashness, Keswick. A hut that sleeps 12 and fellside campsite. Website: www.keswickscouts.org/facilities Contact: Mrs Gill Reader Tel: 017687 72073 Email: bobandgill44@btinternet.com
NY 545 815 Kershop Forest, Roadhead to Newcastleton Road. Basic bothy, sleeping up to 12 in backwoods environment. Website: www.reiversdistrict.org/facilities/black-lyne/ Contact: James Gray Tel: 07584 319 189 Email: james_r_g@hotmail.co.uk
NY 047 253 Branthwaite Road, Workington. 1.5 acres of camping field and 1.5 acres of woodland. HQ consisting of showers, toilet and kitchen. Website: www.branthwaitescoutcamp.co.uk Contact: Mervyn Cowling Tel: 01900 65361 Email: melbreak@aol.com
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NY 088 155 Ennerdale Bridge, Cleator Moor. A woodland campsite on the banks of the River Ehen. Indoor accommodation is available in the form of the Chalet which sleeps 38 and Bothy which sleeps 12. Website: www.ennerdale.cumbriascouts.org.uk Contact: Janet Arnott Tel: 01946 861518 Email: bill.arnott203@btinternet.com
SD 395 912 Birks Road, Newby Bridge, Windermere. Set in 250 acres of woodland, Great Tower has extensive camping areas and also offers four accommodation lodges for group sizes of 16 to 36. Website: www.scouts.org.uk/sac/scout_main.php?pageid=3168 Contact: Victoria Nelson Tel: 015395 31279 Email: greattower.sac@scouts.org.uk
NY 354 022 Rattlingate Lane, Nr Kirkandrews-on-Eden, Carlisle. A four acre field with 20 acres of woodland. The Centre building sleeps 32 in six rooms. Website: www.ratlingate.co.uk Contact: Peter Hughes Tel: 0845 643 0161 Email: camping@ratlingate.co.uk
SD 376 786 The Scout Base, Cartmel Park, Cartmel. Simple indoor accommodation for groups of up to 40. It is set in a secluded position on the edge of Cartmel village and immediately surrounded by parkland and woods. Contact: Tim Leader Tel: 015395 33270 Email: bookingsslsb@gmail.com
SD 272 753 Flat Woods, Wient Lane, Great Urswick, Ulverston. 7.25 acres of wooded limestone, camping for up to 100. Indoor accommodation available for smaller numbers. Contact: Peter Sharpe Tel: 01229 826511 Email: petpetbarsharpe@tiscali.co.uk
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Matthew Canwell Adult Support Alan McBirnie Development Nichola Jackson Programme Graham White
commissioner@cumbriascouts.org.uk
dcc.adult.support@cumbriascouts.org.uk dcc.development@cumbriascouts.org.uk dcc.programme@cumbriascouts.org.uk
Vacant
cyc@cumbriascouts.org.uk
Barney Poulton
activities@cumbriascouts.org.uk
Colin Payne
beavers@cumbriascouts.org.uk
David Hodgkiss
cubs@cumbriascouts.org.uk
Vacant
scouts@cumbriascouts.org.uk
Neil Davies
explorers@cumbriascouts.org.uk
Chris Woolhouse
network@cumbriascouts.org.uk
Tom Higgs
international@cumbriascouts.org.uk
Vacant
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Eddie Ward
media@cumbriascouts.org.uk
Eddie Ward
media@cumbriascouts.org.uk
Eden District Simon Woodrow Kentdale District Michael Ryan Reivers District David Sheard Solway/Derwent District Robin Ford Workington District Alan Clark Western Lakes District Kim Waugh South West Lakes District Eddie Richards
dcedenscouts@btinternet.com michaelandlucyryan@yahoo.co.uk dc@reiversdistrict.org dc@solwayderwentscouts.org.uk dc@workingtondistrictscouts.org.uk dc@westernlakesscouts.org.uk eddie.richards01@gmail.com
Chris Sanderson OBE JP
chairman@cumbriascouts.org.uk
Alan Harryman
secretary@cumbriascouts.org.uk
John Over
treasurer@cumbriascouts.org.uk
Marion Dixon
admin@cumbriascouts.org.uk
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