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and still trying to catch up with all the little jobs I kept putting off – Scouting seems to get in the way!

What is your favourite campsite?

As most of my involvment has been with Cubs it has got to be Paulines Lodge.

More often than not it is the first time that the Cubs have been away from home and it is an ideal venue.

What would you like to achieve in your new role?

As I have been their Cluster Rep on the Exec. I would like to think that we can continue working together and that I can be of use to them in whatever capacity they need me.

Margaret has just taken on the role of supporting the District Commissioners for Winchester, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, Itchen North, Itchen South and Southampton City.

As ACC( District Support) Margaret is looking to bring her wealth of experience to the role, but just how wealthy is she?

Read on to find out.

What is your Scouting background?

Joined Scouting in 1966 at 20th Bermondsey in London as an ACSL. On the move to Fair Oak in 1975 I eventually joined 7th Eastleigh – so I could get my 8 year old into the Pack- as ACSL and then CSL. I have been DDC for 4years and DC for 11 Years. Following this I became ADC(C). I am currently Appointments Secretary, a TA and a member of the County Exec. I was also responsible for three County Balls and am currently working on another, which Eastleigh District is hosting. Watch out for details!

What are your non Scouting Roles?

I married Ian in 1971, have 2 children, David ADC (Comms) and Susan BSL and ADC (B). I retired from work 2 years ago

Who would you like to be the next Chief Scout?

No idea. As I didn’t know who Bear Grylls was I doubt I shall know the next one.

Might be an age thing.....

What is the best thing about Scouting?

Seeing an 6 year old entering the movement and achieving what they think is the impossible.

How do you relax when you have spare time?

Relax??? Haven’t done that module yet, neither have I done the one that teaches you to say NO and mean it. I do like cross stiching and gardening when time allows.

Where did you go for your last holiday?

Ian and I are back into cruising. Last year we did the Baltic Capitals and St Petersburg. France, Spain and Portugal are next and the Western Mediterranean later in the year for our Ruby Wedding.

What is the best meal a Scout has cooked for you?

Not by a Scout but by a Scout Leader.

Pot roasted pork with all the trimmings, followed by Spotted Dick It took all day to cook, but it was worth it.

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CONTENTS Adam’s Bit

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The County Commissioner speaks to the County.

Beavers News

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Beavers News and 25 year celebrations around Hampshire

Cubs

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Cubs prepare for the Pinewood Derby in Petersfield.

Scouts

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Fairtrade cooking competition and Expedition Challenge details.

Explorers

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The new range of Bear Grylls tools and forthcoming dates

Network

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The Scout Network News

Diary

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The definitive guide to all that’s happening in the County.

Activities

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News about adventurous activities in Hampshire.

What is the County Office

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Who works there and what do they do.

St George’s Day Awards

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All the Silver Acorn, Bar to the Silver Acorn and Silver Wolf recipients in Hampshire.

WELCOME Spring is upon us already and as a Cub Leader I am so relieved that the clocks have gone forward. At last I can take the Cubs outside to burn off some of that energy that they have been brewing up all winter.

I visited the Youth Council last weekend to get their opinions on HSN and was amazed to discover that most of them had seen a copy before. They came up with loads of suggestions including; a less square front page, more pics, less text, more colour, more smiles, product and campsite reviews, Ask the Editor feature, a quiz, colouring pages (to keep Network busy), jargon busting and loads more. I have included some of their ideas this month and hope to include others as we head towards summer.

Next month we will have much more on the census report compiled by Frank at the County Office, which Adam will be presenting to the DCs at their Conference on the 9th April. Until then enjoy the freedom of those light evenings.

ABOUT US Hampshire Scouts provides adventurous activities and personal development opportunities for over 16,000 young people aged 6-25, promoting the physical, intellectual, social and spiritual well-being of the individual, helping them achieve their full potential.

In Scouting, we believe that young people develop most when they are ‘learning by doing,’ when they are given responsibility, work in teams, take acceptable risks and think for themselves.

JOIN US To join the adventure of Scouting whether as a Adult or Young person fill in the form at: www.scouts.org.uk/join or email: county.office@scouts-hants.org.uk or phone us on: 02380 847847 HSN3

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Our annual census results for Hampshire are now in, and the good news is that we grew Scouting in Hampshire by 1.3% last year.

Thank you to everyone who helped to provide Scouting to more young people in 2010.

The not-so-good news is that our growth was a lot smaller than last year, and less than the 4% target we had set ourselves as a County.

Why does growth matter ?

Firstly, young people join Scouting for the adventure, and they leave if they don’t get it. If Scouting is growing, it means that more young people are joining than leaving.

Secondly, growth enables us to do more – to provide better Scouting to more young people. Bigger numbers enable more ambitious camps; additional subscription revenue enables us to buy more equipment.

And lastly, being part of a growing organisation gives us all a buzz – the feel-good factor. Everyone wants to be part of something successful and we will recruit and retain more adult leaders.

We’ve studied this year’s census, and it shows a surprising variation. Half our Districts grew and half our Districts shrank.

Many Groups grew and others decreased. One Group doubled, another lost half its members.

To understand what happened, we need to dig deeper at a Group, Section and Unit level, and for that we need your help in answering three questions.

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1) If you increased numbers, what were the reasons for your growth ?

2) If you stayed flat, is this because you’re full, and would more leaders help you to grow ?

3) If you lost members, what would make a difference and enable you to grow this year ?

We’re going to be asking District Commissioners these questions at our County Conference in April.

We’ve also just appointed a full-time Hampshire Local Development Officer, whose job it will be to help Scouting grow in Hampshire over the next three years.

Young people join Scouting for the adventure, and they stay if they find it.

Let’s all work together to grow Scouting in Hampshire this year !

Adam County Commissioner Hampshire Scouting

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other without the Beavers being there.

We decided to have Shelterbox as our chosen charity to support this year, with money raised by the colonies we have been able to buy one whole box at £590,and send £70 to Scout New Zealand’s Sponsor a blanket appeal.

FAREHAM EAST DISTRICT BEAVERS

By Anna Dalrymple

As this is the year that Beavers are celebrating their 25th birthday, here in Fareham East we decided to start our celebrations with a” Beaver Leader, helpers and Young Leaders training fun day”, with each colony bringing along a game or craft for the “show and tell”.

Everyone gained new ideas to try out with their own colonies.

Module 1 was shown to all the parent helpers and Young Leaders, and with four training advisors on hand, Leaders were able to get over fifteen modules signed off between them, getting them all one step closer to gaining their wood beads.

One new Leader was invested.

We had visits from Teresa Ginn, Peter Moody and Adam Jollans, who joined in with all the games, and a special surprise visit from Big Beaver. Thirty of us sat down to a super three course roast dinner, cooked for us by Dan Russell and Franny Cook who were themselves Beavers only 15 or so years ago!

The day ended with a campfire with some new and old songs, it was a great time for Leaders to chat and get to know each

What are our plans for the rest of the year? Well many Colonies are taking advantage of the change in the rules and will be sleeping under canvas at our District camp in May. We are planning our own District Beaver Birthday Camp for later on in the year, and there are the County events to attend, Legoland and Paulton’s Park.

So all in all a busy year for all involved with Beavers here in Fareham East.

BIG BEAVER MAKES HIS PROMISE We invested the big Beaver at my county meeting and we have now launched a competition to name him!!

Obviously he has the special silver necker and will no doubt be seen more and more about the place.

Watch this space Teresa

Beaver Dates for 2011 - Our 25th Birthday These dates are subject to change so please keep your eyes open Teresa Ginn - ACC Beavers - beavers@scouts-hants.org.uk September October November

10th 8th 12th

Beaver ADC and any Beaver Leaders meeting Beaver Legoland trip Beavers Paultons park santa visit TBC

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ROMSEY BEAVERS

a cake with a lit candle in it and everyone sang Happy Birthday to Beavers in celebration of their 25 years. To end the afternoon Roger Daniels entertained them with a magic show.

By Sally Kerson

Romsey District held their annual party on Saturday 26th February, and celebrated 25 years of Beaver Scouting. The Beaver Scouts were carefully positioned on the floor of Crosfield Hall, Romsey in the shape of a number twenty five.

ITCHEN SOUTH GATEWAY

By Marie Slade

Cricket Camp site in Manor Farm Country park are supporting 25 years of Beavers by designing and building this Beaver Gateway.

Local dignitaries joined them for an amazing photo call together with their mascot Bertie Beaver. Chris Davis from SCRATCH (Southampton City Region Action to Combat Hardship) also came along to talk to the Beavers and to tell them that he had just made his Scouting promise. Chris had just been invested as the Scouting Chaplain for Southampton Central District. The Beavers collected food stuffs for the Basic Bank and handed them over to Chris at the party.

On March 5th we had the grand opening with nearly 40 beavers there. It is very big and colourful and all the Beavers loved it. Also to celebrate this special year Itchen South are holding a Beaver Fun day and Birthday Party on May 21st if you are interested in bringing your colony along please Email: m.slade123@btinternet.com

After a few games to run off the excess energy after sitting down for so long, the Beavers enjoyed a tea of hot dogs and crisps.

There then followed a very special point in the afternoon when each Beaver held

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New Forest North Beavers have fun at their Birthday party.

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COUNTY WORKSHOPS FOR CUB LEADERS “The Scout Association is committed to increasing its engagement across all sections of society and to be truly representative of the communities it serves”.

Join other leaders to share experiences.

Learn about working with young people with special needs in a practical way.

Come and ask questions about specific difficulties you have.

Worried about making Scouting accessible to young people and adults with Special Needs? Would like to know what help and support is available?

This workshop will be lead by Carol Sleath - ACC Special Needs.

Book your place by sending an e-mail to cubs@scouts-hants.org.ukand quote Special Needs.

If you do not have email then please give the County Office a call to book your place.

If you would like to know more, then book a place on the Diversity and Inclusion workshop on 11th June at: 10th Romsey Woodley & Crampmoor Scout HQ, Braishfield Rd, Woodley, Romsey. SO51 0PB 10am - 12 noon.

Places are limited but it would be good to see at least one representative from each District there to take the information back to other leaders.

This workshop will be lead by the National Adviser for Diversity, Sheridan Allman.

Please book your places (first come, first served) with cubs@scouts-hants.org.uk. and quote Diversity.

If you do not have email then please give the County Office a call to book your place.

Special Needs workshop 11th June 2011 at 10th Romsey Woodley & Crampmoor Scout HQ, Braishfield Rd, Woodley, Romsey. SO51 0PB 2pm 4.30pm

CUB LEADERS MEETING The date has changed for the next County Cub Leaders’ Meeting. It is now on Sunday 8th May 2011.

It will take place at the 7th Eastleigh HQ (Fair Oak) at 2.30pm and all ADC, District Cub Leaders and interested section leaders are welcome to attend.

CUB REPORT - EASTLEIGH

By Sarah Kinloch

In the four months since I have taken over as ADC, it has been relatively quiet in Eastleigh. However, as the evenings get lighter and the weather (hopefully) gets warmer, we hope to have a busy summer!

In June, the Cubs and Beavers joined

Cub Dates for 2011

Vanessa Slawson - ACC Cubs - cubs@scouts-hants.org.uk

April 10th County Six a side finals May 8th Cub Leaders meeting for ADC, DCSLs and CSLs June 11th Cub Leaders Workshop More to come so keep your eyes peeled in HSN and County Website

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Eastleigh 7th Eastleigh 10th Romsey

over 3000 youngsters on the County Day trip to Longleat Safari Park. They were able to see the animals from the coaches on the drive-round safari, and then spent the rest of the day exploring the park.

The Cubs also took part in the World Record attempt for the largest Grand Howl. There was some very positive feedback, despite it being extremely hot!

In September, four groups camped for the weekend at Cricket Camp as part of District Cub Camp. The Leaders had asked to run their own programmes, so there were lots of different things happening, on and off site. Some Packs went hiking, others visited Manor Farm Country Park and others did backwards cooking. There was also a campfire, with plenty of audience participation! District Cub Camp 2011 has already been booked and will be run by the District Explorers!

There have been at least fifteen Chief Scout Silver Awards presented in the District in the past four months. I am sure there will be many others!

CHECK OUT THE CHESS 34 Cubs from 18 Districts took part in the 2011 County Chess Competition held in Basingstoke.

Yet again we had 5 incorrect dates of births but fortunately, this time it did not preclude any Cub from taking part. The standard of play was very high.

Congratulations to Omeet Atar from Bramshill who won the under 9 ½ trophy and to David Hilditch from Odiham who won the over 9 ½ trophy. Well done also to all those that took part.

The smooth running of the event was once again thanks to Joe from Basingstoke Chess Club, together with Pat, Maureen and Brian from Basingstoke Active Support, Jannette ADC Cubs at Odiham, Vanessa ACC Cubs and Peter Bench DC Basingstoke West and I extend my thanks to you all.

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PINEWOOD DERBY PREPARATIONS The picture above shows the Cubs from 1st Liphook Scout's Wheatsheaf Pack working on their cars at Cub night this evening, assisted by enthusiastic Dads and Mums, and directed by Wheatsheaf leader Liz Johnstone.

The blocks of wood for the car bodies were cut to shape the previous week and tonight was all about painting and decoration and adding the wheels and weights.

Parents are encouraged to help with the cars provided that design ownership remains with the Cub, and there was a lot of good teamwork going on !

The Pinewood Derby has been a fixture for all Sections in Petersfield for 7 years now and took place on the 26th February.

Hundreds of Scouts, Leaders and Parents met up in a local hall to race their cars down a specially made sloping track. The only power allowed is that of gravity.

County Commissioner Adam Jollans tweeted his approval “Better than Top Gear - a packed Pinewood Derby in Petersfield with hundreds of model cars and a visit from the local MP, Damian Hinds�

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arrive Friday evening to plan their route, based on key locations they have to visit over the two days with an overnight stop.

We will also give them refresher training on using a map, compass and safety during the evening and they will decide what their “goal” for the expedition will be.

TAKE THE COUNTY EXPEDITION CHALLENGE Creating an exciting and varied program is always a challenge so why not make it easy on yourselves and take advantage of County Events. The Expedition Challenge is coming up in May and now is the time to book your places.

The organisers will provide the food for cooking over the weekend.

Scouts can attend as full Teams (min 4) or individually or in smaller groups and we will join them up with another group.

Venue: Ferny Crofts, New Forest From 6-7.30pm Friday until 3-4pm Sunday

In preparation, we ask that Scouts organise their own personal kit, tents to sleep in (and cooking equipment. They will only carry a day sack with essentials during the hike/cycle, not all their equipment.

£30 per Scout for the hike expedition £45 per Scout for the cycle expedition including the IOW Ferry Ticket

Scouts should be capable of walking for 4 hours over light hilly ground or being able to cycle to IOW Ferry on hilly roads.

Familiarity with a map, grid references and bearings essential although we will provide a refresher.

The aim of the weekend is to enable Scouts to complete their Expedition Challenge.

Scouts can either undertake a hike expedition or a cycle expedition and will

Hampshire County Scout Programme 2011 Month

Day & Date/s

Event

Location/Details

May

Tue 17th

May

Fri 20th - Sun 22nd

July

Fri 1st – Sun 3rd

CSA Gold presentation evening Expedition Challenge badge weekend by foot or bike Trek Cart

August

Sat 20th - Sat 27th

County Camp - Ideal for small

QE Country Park, Nr Petersfield Lyons Copse

Survival Skills Weekend

Pinsent, Winchester

Emlyn Camping Competition PL Training Weekend

TBC

th

September Sat 17

Sct/Exp/Net/Ldr

th

- Sun 18

September Fri 16th - Sun 18th November

Fri 25th - Sun 27th

groups and new Leaders

Thornden Hall, Chandlers Ford Ferny Crofts

Lyons Copse

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FAIRTRADE COOKING COMPETITION

By Rayner Mayer and John Dohoo

Eight teams took part In the competition this year from Basingstoke East, Bramshill, Odiham, Fareham East & Silchester. Everyone had a thoroughly enjoyable day, displayed great enthusiasm and excellent teamwork, and all participants earned the Global Challenge Award.

The winners’ starter

Congratulations to the winning team who were the Frogmore Green B team. The runners up separated by one point were Yateley Green and Frogmore Green A teams.

The standard was very high and we now plan to produice our own fair trade recipe book based on the creations of the 8 teams taking part.

Thanks to Rayner and to all the leaders and parents who came and supported the teams.

GERBER LAUNCHES BEAR GRYLLS RANGE OF TOOLS Gerber and Bear have worked together to produce a range of survival tools worthy of the Bear Grylls name including two folding multi-tools, a couple of survival kits, a machete and a range of sheath and locking knives.

Explorer Dates for 2011

Paul Shutt - ACC Explorers - explorers@scouts-hants.org.uk For booking forms for these events go to: www.hampshireexplorers.org.uk/programme.html Month April May May July September September December

Dates 22nd 13th 20th 1st 9th 30th 2nd

Event New!.....Xplore the lakes with HSX Young leader first aid training Bush craft weekend- course full Trek Cart Explorer leaders camp Young leader training weekend Young leader training weekend 14

Venue Lake District Cricket Camp Cricket Camp TBC Lyons copse Cricket Camp North Hants

The Survival kit has 8 basic items you will need in a survival situation.

The waterproof bag holds an emergency whistle, mini Gerber Paraframe knife, fire starter, cotton ball fire tinder, waterproof matches, wire snare, and emergency cord. It costs £24.99.

The Compact Folding Scout Knife has a 2.5 inch blade constructed of stainless steel and is partially serrated for multiple uses. Safety features include a locking blade and over-sized finger guard. It retails for around the £20 mark. It’s big brother costs around £40 and has a softer grippier handle and still weighs only 2.4 oz.

A Sheath knife and folding sheath knife are also available as are a more sophisticated survival kit and a rather nifty firesteel which has a waterproof tinder store built in the handle.

NETWORK SCOUT TO ATTEND ROYAL WEDDING 6 Network Scouts from Hampshire will be attending the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton later this month having been chosen from a number of requests. Each had to tell Network Chair why they should go and the best 6 entries went forward.

GLOBAL RECIPES NO 1 From Australian Scouts who were also at the World Scout Conference and World Scout Youth Forum in Brazil, Jan 2011.

Enjoyed by both Hampshire Scout Youth Council and Australian Scout Youth Council meetings within 10 hours of one Another. It a small small world!

FROGS IN A POND Green Jelly (preferably with no pickled onions in it, youth council in joke but you can guess what happened) One or two or, if greedy, three Freddos Finished off with chocolate Sprinkles (frog spawn) For Deluxe version add a big dollop of Ice Cream

Mail order company Tamarack stock the Bear Grylls range and offer 15% off to members of the Scout Association.

The discount code is “scouts” and the range can be viewed at: www. tamarackgroup.co.uk All Scouts and Leaders should be trained in the safe use of knives and like all tools they should be put away safely when not in use.

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COUNTY KUDU 2011 DATES ANNOUNCED Explorer Scout & Scout Network Activity Hike - Overnight 29th/30th October Somewhere in Andover or beyond...

We would like to get back to origins of this event with Districts holding District eliminator competitions then entering their best team into the County Kudu.

The winning Explorer team and Network team each receive a Kudu horn trophy.

Remember, BP blew a Kudu horn to start the first ever Scout camp.

The overall winning team is also invited to organise the County Kudu the following year.

CHIEF SCOUT’S SURVIVAL CAMP FOR QUEEN’S SCOUTS 20-21 August 2011 Chief Scout Bear Grylls is holding a 24hour wilderness survival camp on his island in Wales, and eight Scout Network members aged 18 to 25 will be lucky enough to join him!.

If you have achieved your Queen’s Scout Award or will have by 13 August 2011 then you are eligible to apply. The closing date for applications is 30 April 2011. To find out more and get an application form visit www.scouts.org.uk/survivalcam

Hampshire County Scout Network Programme 2011 Month

Day & Date/s

Event

April/May

Fri 29th – Mon 2nd

Social Camp

June

Date TBC

June

Sun Date TBC

County Scout Network Committee meeting Network BBQ + Festival

July

Fri 1st – Sun 3rd

Trek Cart

August

Date TBC

Monopoly Run

August

26th – 29th th

Sct/Exp/Net/Ldr

Beer Festival th

October

Fri 7

- Sun 9

County Youth Council

October

Overnight Sat 29th - Sun 30th

County Kudu

November

Date TBC

December

Date TBC

County Scout Network Committee meeting Network Ball

Don’t forget this year’s Join-in-Jamboree programme ideas Contact:

Latest Programme (updates to) always on the County Website Hampshire Scout Network T/Text: 077 7228 9061 E: scout.network@scouts-hants.org.uk W: scouts-hants.org.uk/network Facebook: Scout Network Hampshire Twitter: @scoutnetworkha Google Calendar: link available Post: Scout Network, c/o County Office

County Scout Network Commissioner Explorer Scouts - Ray Noice 16 H: 01329 835323 M: 079 6858 6344 E:ray.noice@scouts-hants.org.uk

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Ready for a physical challenge?

Build a Trek cart and bring it along to race your team against teams from all over the County. Scouts, Explorers and Network teams are all welcome.

Over the weekend there will be several different Trek Cart races run to suit the different age groups and fitness levels. All of which will be fun and challenging. There will be the Butser Hill challenge, drag cart challenge, an obstacle challenge and a 8k challenge (approx).

We will also be running other activities over the weekend from a disco to Trek cart Volleyball (no you don’t play it on trek carts) and a Hog Roast on the Saturday evening.

There will be a cafĂŠ and tuck shop, which will cater for competitors if required or sell you snacks over the weekend.

For more details visit: www. scouts-hants.org.uk

Hampshire Scouts the adventure goes on . . .

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County Conference

9th

10th

12th

15th

17th

17th

22nd

26th

6th

8th

13th

13th

14th

15th

17th

20th

20th

5th

9th

11th

18th

25th

25th

26th

April

April

April

April

April

April

April

April

May

May

May

May

May

May

May

May

May

June

June

June

June

June

June

June

Caving day. For novice cavers. £90 for a group of 6

Ferny Crofts open day

Caving day. For novice cavers. £90 for a group of 6

Gilwell Park Fundays. £13 Cubs/ Beavers, £4 Adults

Beaver and Cub Leaders Workshop

County Review and AGM

Scout Active Support Hampshire (SASH) Meeting

Explorer Bushcraft Camp

Expedition Challenge badge weekend by foot or bike

CSA Gold presentation evening

Caving day. For novice cavers. £90 for a group of 6

Caving day. For novice cavers. £90 for a group of 6

Young Leader First Aid training

Hillwalking and Mountain Skills weekend (GLSW +Surrey)

Cub leaders Meeting

National Scout Archery Competition

Safeguarding workshop

Xplore the Lakes with HSX

Heritage Open day

Lake District Hillwalking Week

Probadge naturalist, camper, survival skills

Gosport gang show (12th -16th April)

County Cub 6-a-side football finals

Event

Date

COUNTY DIARY

S+E+N+L

All

S+E+N+L

B+C

CSL, BSL

All

AS

E

S

S

S+E+N+L

S+E+N+L

YL

16+

ADC, DCSL

S+E+N+L

Leaders

E

All

S+E

C+S

All

C

DC, DCh

For

Mendips

Ferny Crofts

Mendips

Gilwell

TBC

The castle, Winchester

Winchester

Cricket Camp

Ferny Crofts

Chandlers Ford

Mendips

Mendips

Cricket Camp

Bethseda, Wales

7th Eastleigh

Phasels Wood

Copythorne HQ

Great Tower, Lake District

13th Hedge End HQ

Cumbria

Lyons Copse

Gosport

Eastleigh

10th Romsey HQ

Venue

Andrew Watson

Ferny Crofts

Andrew Watson

Gilwell

Teresa Ginn

County Office

Richard Spearing

Paul Shutt

Dominic Howell

Dominic Howell

Andrew Watson

Andrew Watson

Paul Shutt

Ian Tombleson

Vanessa Slawson

Tim Beeching

David Stemp

Matt Perkins

Richard Spearing

John Dohoo

Les Farrington

Ivan Sparkes

County Office

Contact

2011

lemoncandy@btinternet.com

manager@fernycrofts.org.uk

lemoncandy@btinternet.com

http://fundays.scouts.org.uk/

beavers@scouts-hants.org.uk

county.office@scouts-hants.org.uk

fellowship@scouts-hants.org.uk

www.hampshireexplorers.org.uk

hants.scouts@gmail.net

hants.scouts@gmail.net

lemoncandy@btinternet.com

lemoncandy@btinternet.com

explorers@scouts-hants.org.uk

ian.tombleson@moorfields.nhs.uk

cubs@scouts-hants.org.uk

info@hsac.org.uk

safeguarding@scouts-hants.org.uk

www.hsx.org.uk

fellowship@scouts-hants.org.uk

www.dohoo.clara.net/active/Lakes11.doc

www.pro-badge.org.uk

www.gosportgangshow.co.uk/tickets.php

longfello101@tiscali.co.uk

county.office@scouts-hants.org.uk

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NSRA rifle Leader training

1st

1st

8th

9th

23rd

27th

20th

2nd

9th

10th

10th

16th

17th

23RD

23rd

25th

30th

7th

7th

8th

15th

15th

16th

July

July

July

July

July

July

August

September

September

September

September

September

September

September

September

September

September

October

October

October

October

October

October

SASH Meeting

JOTA/ JOTI Jamborees on radio and internet

National scout Rifle Championships

Beaver Legoland trip

Youth Council weekend

HSMT Training Weekend

YL Training Weekend (must have completed Module A)

Basingstoke canal Challenge

Leaders Skills/ i scout weekend TBC

HSMT Training Weekend

County Pulling Regatta

Survival camp

Beaver ADC and Leaders meeting

Explorer leaders workshop

Emlyn Camping competition

Gilwell Reunion. Wood Badge holders get together

County Camp. A traditional summer camp

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Inter-net 2011

County Sailing Regatta

Gilwell 24. 24 hours of activites for Explorers

Trek Cart - more info and rules on Explorer website

Event

Date

COUNTY DIARY

AS

ALL

S+E+N+L

B

E+S

L

YL

S+E+N+L

L

L

S+E+N+L

S

BL

EL

S

L

S

E

N

S+E+N+L

E

S+E+N+L

L

For

Chandlers Ford

Bishops Waltham

Bisley

Windsor

Runways End

Wales

Cricket camp

Basingstoke

Ferny Crofts

Wales

Testwood Lakes

TBC

Lyons copse

Gilwell park

Sweden

Newbury

Blashford Lakes

Gilwell Parl

Queen Elizabeth Country Park

Ferny Crofts

Venue

Richard Spearing

Andy Digby (GĂ˜JLX)

John Dohoo

Teresa Gin

Fi Durrant

Gene Burgoyne

Paul Shutt

John Penfold

County Office

Gene Burgoyne

David Chadwick

Dominic Howell

Teresa Ginn

Paul Shutt

Les Farrington

Gilwell

Dominic Howell

Ian Porter

Neil O'Sullivan

David Chadwick

Gilwell

Paul Shutt

John Dohoo

Contact

2011

fellowship@scouts-hants.org.uk

www.radio-scouting.org.uk/

John.Dohoo@scouts-hants.org.uk

beavers@scouts-hants.org.uk

fiona.durrant@hotmail.com

http://www.hsmt.info

www.hampshireexplorers.org.uk

John.penfold@scouts-hants.org.uk

county.office@scouts-hants.org.uk

http://www.hsmt.info

hscc@theroost.demon.co.uk

hants.scouts@gmail.net

beavers@scouts-hants.org.uk

www.hampshireexplorers.org.uk

www.pro-badge.org.uk/emlyn

www.scouts.org.uk

hants.scouts@gmail.net

wsj@scouts-hants.org.uk

www.inter-net.org.uk

hscc@theroost.demon.co.uk

http://www.gilwell24.info/

www.hampshireexplorers.org.uk

manager@fernycrofts.org.uk

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29th

12th

2nd

October

October

November

December

December

20th

October

Date

Belize

E+N

HSX trip to Belize

Cricket camp

YL

YL Training Weekend (must have completed Module A)

Mendips

S+E+N+L

Caving day. For novice cavers. £90 for a group of 6

Wellow

Andover

E+N

County Kudu incident Hike

B

Mendips

S+E+N+L

Caving day. For novice cavers. £90 for a group of 6

Beavers Paultons park santa visit TBC

Venue

For

Event

COUNTY DIARY

Charlotte Walsh

Paul Shutt

Teresa Gin

Andrew Watson

Anne Hodgins

Andrew Watson

Contact

2011

www.hsx.org.uk

www.hampshireexplorers.org.uk

beavers@scouts-hants.org.uk

lemoncandy@btinternet.com

dc.andover@scouts-hants.org.uk

lemoncandy@btinternet.com

HAMPSHIRE SCOUT HERITAGE OPEN DAY AND BADGE BONANZA

In conjunction with the International Badge Club Sunday 17th April 2011

Baden Powell Lodge, Pavilion Road, Woodhouse Lane, Hedge End, SO30 2EZ Open: 10am – 4pm

Refreshments available

See possibly the best County badge collection in the country!

Check out the uniform your grandparents wore!

Scout and guild memorabilia through the years!

Camp fire blankets!

Information centre 07 Everest display, Emlyn Trophy And loads more stuff

Open to all

Your Scout Heritage working for tomorrow

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Time – Saturday and Sunday 9.00 for 9.30 Start until approx 16.30

Hampshire Activities Langdown k r a M s itie k ACC Activ ants.org.u h ts u o c s activities@

PERMIT DAYS FOR WATER ACTIVITIES If you are wishing to renew current/ expired permits or want more info on the following permit days and courses please contact: Joan Veal on joan.veal@isdsc.org.uk Rafting Permit Day 17/04/11

Cost - £10.00 per person for whole course Please bring full boating kit and packed lunch. Drinks will be provided.

Foundation Safety & Rescue Training Dates – 16/04/11, 22/05/11, 19/06/11, 3/07/11 and 11/09/11 Venue: Lakeside Country Park, Eastleigh Time – 9.00 for 9.30 start and finishing approx 16.30 Cost £10 plus £10 for Certificate if not a BCU member or £5.00 if BCU member.

Please bring suitable boating kit as you will get wet and a packed lunch

Venue:Testwood Lakes Totton, SO40 3WX Times – 9.00 for 9.30 start finishing approx 17.00 Cost - £10.00 per person Please bring boating kit as chances are you may get wet. Please bring packed lunch and drink.

Kayak/Canoe Permit Day 15/05/11 Venue: 25th Northam HQ, Crosshouse Hard, Soton, SO14 5GZ Cost - £10.00 per person Time – 9.00 for 9.30 start to approx 16.30 Please bring boating kit and a packed lunch. Drinks will be provided.

Pulling Course 9 – 10 April 2011 Venue – 25th Northam HQ @ Crosshouse Hard, Southampton 21

Activity Leadership Courses 2011 Date 9-10 April 16 April

16-17 April

17 April

6-8 May (part 2) 6-8 May

6-8 May

14-15 May (part 1) 15 May 21-22 May (part 2) 22 May

4-5 June

19 June

1-3 July 3 July

Course Pulling Training & Assessment Foundation Safety & Rescue Training

Cost £10.00 per person £10.00 per person + £10.00 for certificate or £5 if BCU member £65.00 per person

Climbing Walls & Towers Training & Assessment £10.00 per person Rafting Permit Training & Assessment Mountain Leader £240 per person Award Training/Assessment Single Pitch Award £100 per person Training/Assessment Hillwalking Permit Assessment (Terrain 2) or refresher training GNAS Archery Leader Kayak/Canoe Permit Assessment GNAS Archery Leader Foundation Safety & Rescue Training

NRSA Club Instructor (Airgun) Course Foundation Safety & Rescue Training

NSRA Rifle Shooting Leader Foundation Safety & Rescue Training

11 September

Foundation Safety & Rescue Training

24-25 September

Caving Experience Weekend

Venue 25th Northam HQ, Southampton Lakeside Country Park, Eastleigh

Contact Joan Veal Joan.veal@isdsc.org.uk Joan Veal Joan.veal@isdsc.org.uk

Ferny Crofts

Dave King 023 8084 5092

Testwood Lakes, Totton

Joan Veal Joan.veal@isdsc.org.uk

North Wales

Hampshire Scouts Mountaineering Team www.hsmt.info Hampshire Scouts Mountaineering Team www.hsmt.info Hampshire Scouts Mountaineering Team www.hsmt.info

North Wales

£90 per person

North Wales

£160.00 per person

Ferny Crofts

£10.00 per person

25th Northam HQ, Southampton Ferny Crofts

£10.00 per person + £10.00 for certificate or £5 if BCU member TBA

Lakeside Country Park, Eastleigh

Dave King 023 8084 5092 Joan Veal Joan.veal@isdsc.org.uk Dave King 023 8084 5092 Joan Veal Joan.veal@isdsc.org.uk

Hook Scout HQ, Hampshire

John Dohoo john@scouts-shoot.org.uk

£10.00 per person + £10.00 for certificate or £5 if BCU member £115 per person

Lakeside Country Park, Eastleigh

Joan Veal Joan.veal@isdsc.org.uk

Ferny Crofts

£10.00 per person + £10.00 for certificate or £5 if BCU member £10.00 per person + £10.00 for certificate or £5 if BCU member TBA

Lakeside Country Park, Eastleigh

Dave King 023 8084 5092 Joan Veal Joan.veal@isdsc.org.uk

Lakeside Country Park, Eastleigh

Joan Veal Joan.veal@isdsc.org.uk

Priddy, Somerset

Dave Chadwick 07768 040088

£160.00 per person

hscc@scoutshants.org.uk

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CANOE CLUB

By John Golightly

HSCCC is now 6 months old and is growing fast. We now have 48 registered members, and an ever growing programme of canoe and kayak activities across the county and beyond. Our members currently range from 12 years old to over 60, and range in ability from just having passed their 2* award, to holding almost every award the BCU has invented.

Some highlights this month were: Mark How (Explorer, Rotherfield), Chris Wood (ASL, 1st Whitchurch), Frank Morsman (Network, Andover District), Tom Cully (Explorer, New Forest North) and Lee Merrett (ESL, Itchen South) all passing their 3* Whitewater Kayak award on the River Exe on the 5th March. You can read more about this event under “trip reports” on our website.

Also, five club members completed their “Costal Navigation and Tidal Planning” theory day in Southampton on 12th March, and are now looking forward to arranging some sea kayaking sessions for the club.

Thank you to everyone that has put in so much work over the last 6 months – I look forward to seeing how much we will have grown in the next 6 months!

Working out tides and timings on the CNTP course

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3* white water kayaking on the Exe.

BCU COASTAL NAVIGATION

By Frank Morsman (Andover Network)

Not being a Sea Kayaker I was wondering what doing the BCU Coastal Navigation and Tidal Planning Course was going to be like, it turns out a very enjoyable day with lots of interesting information and some great hands on activities.

The day was split into 3 main parts, the first was an informative presentation on the weather, the tides and the effect that waves can have when planning sea kayaking trips. After a quick tea break we started looking at maps and charts and the skills needed to plan a suitable paddle within the remit of the BCU 4* Sea, such as reading latitudes and longitudes identifying tidal patterns and identifying key feature on the charts such as buoys that mark out major shipping lanes.

The third part of the day evolved us splitting into smaller groups and being set a 4* assessment task which drew together all of the skills that we had learnt throughout the day.

Overall a very enjoyable course and one that was well worth doing.

BE PREPARED FOR ST GEORGE’S DAY RUGBY MATCH We offer all members of the Scouting Movement a FANtastic opportunity to join a fun-packed day out for all the family at Twickenham Stadium that includes: • Renewal of the Scout Promise.

• £1 Cashback from the sale of each Scout match ticket to your District Jamboree Fund.

• All attending Scouts will receive a St George’s Day Game 2011 commemorative event sew-on badge.

• £1 from each match ticket will go towards our four official St George’s Day Game charities.

• Category 3 Scout Tickets: £15 per adult and £10 per concession (under 16yrs, full-time students with a valid NUS card and over 60yrs) To take part, Scout Leaders should contact joanna.hawley@wasps. co.uk or telephone 01494 531122.

ERY H C R A Y T COUN TION I T E P M O C 2011 Area eliminators will be held in the following areas.

North Hampshire 5th June at Basingstoke Contact: Phil Smith - philsmithxtreme@ ntlworld.com South East Hampshire 11th June at Lyons Copse Contact: Nigel Vosper Nigelvosper@btinternet. com South West Hampshire 26th June at Colbury Scout HQ Contact: Cyril Allen cyril.allen@lineone.net Central Hampshire 3rd July at St George School, Soton Contact Tim Beeching timfbb@ntlworld.com Final to be held on 17th July at: St Georges School, Southampton For more details contact one of the above area advisors.

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FOOTBALL TICKET OFFER FOR SCOUT GROUPS Reading FC are hosting a special ‘Scout and Guide day’ during Reading’s home match against Sheffield United on Monday 25th April 2011.

All Scouts and Guild groups that sign up to this offer can receive a special discounted ticket rate, where children are half price!!!

If you would like your members to benefit from this exclusive offer, please fill out the form (right) and return via email or to the below address. Once received, I will send you the appropriate forms for you to start advertising to your members and their families.

Also everyone that signs up, is put into a raffle to win a signed Reading FC Shirt!!!!

Shelley Strange, Madejski Stadium, Junction 11 M4, Reading, RG2 0FL. sstrange@readingfc. co.uk 0118 9681066, 0780 0805637 www.readingfc.co.uk

Interest form Is your group interested in discounted tickets for the Reading v Sheffield United fixture Easter Monday 25th April 2011, 3pm KO. Adults Concession

£23.00 £17.00

£15.00 £10.00

Children

£10.00

£7.50

(17-21/65+)

(16 & under)

This offer is exclusively available for scout and guide groups. Please fill out the form below and forward onto sstrange@readingfc.co.uk and I will forward on posters and booking forms for you to hand out within your group.

Date: ___________

Scout/Guild group name:_____________________________________________________________ Contact Name: _____________________________________________________________________ Position: ___________________________________________________________ DOB: __________ Landline: ____________________________ Mobile: _______________________________________ Email address: ______________________________________________________________________ Would you like booking forms to the go:

direct to RFC or

be collected by yourself first?

Amount of booking forms required: ________ Amount of posters required: ______________ Email copy required: ____________________ Postal address: _____________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ Other information: __________________________________________________________________ Once we have received your completely form, your group can start advertising and will qualify for discounted tickets for the Reading v Sheffield United fixture.

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ITCHEN TOWPATH RACE GOLDEN YEAR

Riders tuc k into bac on butties at the finish

By John Griffin The Itchen Towpath Cycle Race is 50 years old! The first race over the present course was In 1962, and has been run every year since, with the exception of 2005 when it was cancelled because of the foot-andmouth epidemic.

This year’s race nearly didn’t happen.

Three days beforehand an official letter arrived from the County Council, saying that the race is illegal, and if we went ahead with it, we could be sued and prosecuted.

However, after sending a long letter to the County Council by fax and having a couple of telephone conversations with the police Operational Planning Officer, I was given the green light, for this year’s event at least.

I am hoping to have meetings with the authorities with a view to resolving the problem in plenty of time before the next race.

This year’s event was a delight. Fabulous weather, and all 38 riders made it to the finish. It was, of course, a battle between Nick Wisby’s team from Chandlers Ford, winners for the last 6 years in succession, and the old hands from 25th Southampton, anxious to recover the Team Trophy. Many old-timers were on the starting line, including previous winners Jon Northcott, Bob Line and Old Nick himself, a winner twice at 15 year intervals. Not to mention the daddy of them all, Howard Wallace-Sims, the 1962 winner, who presented the prizes.

It wasn’t just a race for old men. The Robbins family rode in style, Mum Dad and 6 year old Grace on their own bikes and 3 year old Daisy riding pillion. The record for the youngest-ever ITCR rider goes to 5 year old Tristan Mason Smith accompanied by his Dad. Our thanks, as ever, to our sponsors GA Cycles of’ Shirley, who not only funded the prizes, but rode the course, Gary setting up what is likely to be the definitive course record of 23.30. Thanks also to our long-suffering marshals and time-keepers. And apologies to those riders who were misplaced in the results announced at the finish, due to an error calculating handicaps.

The winner was Will Graham from Pheonix ESU followed closely by Jon Northcott of 35th Soton. The fastest lady was Bethany Mckeeman from 25th Soton and the team prize went to 25th Soton too.

Riders took part from Eastleigh, Chandlers ford, Southampton City and Winchester and there was a late entry from the County office. If it does take place next year perhaps he will know where to find us next time.

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SAFEGUARDING WORKSHOPS Tues April 26th at Copythorne HQ Romsey Rd 7pm Max 20.

Donna Kerrigan and team

NEW COUNTY COURSE ADMINISTRATOR: By: Martin Rudd

I am delighted to announce that Gene Burgoyne has agreed to take up the role of County Course Administrator from 1st March 2011, when all applications from leaders to undertake training should go via Gene.

His address is 31 Kingsway, Aldershot, Hampshire. GU11 3PF and his email address will be trainingadmin@scouts-hants.org.uk

Sat 14th May b to b at Hook Scout HQ. Lynne, Martin, Katy Sun 26th June Hilsea - Aileen and Carol Sun 25th Sept Hook- Katy and Martin Sat 15th Oct Copythorne. Max 20 Donna and Mike Kerrigan Central Tues 15th Nov at TRACS (Cricket Camp 7pm) Aileen and Carol.

The new county course administrator is Gene Burgoyne on 07582 158709 at 31 Kingsway, Aldershot GU 11 3 PF. Contact for Copythorne is Roy Farmers on on 02380 812504

I know Gene is very computer literate and will want to move towards as much being undertaken electronically as possible. He will also be able to support the project team looking at the move towards the ‘online’ management of training in Hampshire, and be able to support the system afterwards.

SAFEGUARDING AWARENESS COORDINATORS BY DISTRICT

I know you will join with me in wishing Gene success in this role.

Donna Kerrigan tel 01425 656895 New Forest East, New Forest North, New Forest South, New Forest West, Romsey

TRAINING HELP Want to know who your Local Training Manager is or what a TA does then, look no further than the County Websites Training area. Downloads for next years training courses, booking instructions, PLPs and much more can be downloaded from: www.scouts-hants.org.uk/training

Want some safeguarding advice then contact your local coordinator who will be happy to help: Katy Bass tel 01256 769403 Andover, Basingstoke West, Basingstoke East, Silchester, Bramshill

Lynne Kay 01252515267 Blackwater Valley, Odiham, Petersfield, Rotherfield, Winchester David Stemp tel 023 92814577 Fareham East, Fareham West, Gosport Havant, Portsmouth, Waterlooville Aileen Wood tel 02380 405863 Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, Itchen North Itchen South, Meon Valley, Southampton City 27

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A surprising number of people don’t even know that we have a County Office and even those that know we exist don’t know what we do. Hampshire is an unusually large County and has had paid administrative employees for a long time now.

The aim of the County Office is to support the volunteers who make up the County Team. In the main that means the County Executive and the County Commissioner but can also include the ACCs, DCs and support staff throughout the County.

Frank Wright is the full time County Support Manager and is responsible for the smooth running of the office and the day to day functions of the County Secretary.

Executive, Core team and Management Team meetings. He manages the finances for the capitation fees and for projects like the World Scout Jamboree funding for the County and expeditions like last years Zambia trip.

Sandra works 4 days a week as part time County Bookkeeper and is responsible for the accurate recording of entries into the Sage accounts system. In the last few years as the County Club accounts have been integrated into the main Hampshire County Scout Council account this has seen the number of transactions she deals with soar ever higher. She also records all the data for Ferny Crofts accounting system and for expeditions, one off events and the Jamboree.

Working alongside Sandra is Nicky He has since he arrived developed new who works one day a week to support the work of the County Treasurer. She systems for the office IT including a database which automatically updates is responsible for ensuring that the Executive have management accounts other programs and allows the simple and that the County is prepared for printing of directories. He is also responsible for putting together the the annual audit. Previously a lot of County Report, the Census Report as well the work she does was done by the external accountants and auditors and as minutes and agendas for the County 28

was brought in house to save time and money.

WHAT SHOULD THE COUNTY OFFICE BE DOING?

Tim is part time County Administrator and has been for 6 years now. He receives and answers all queries from the public including “Want to join� enquiries via email, phone and letter. He is responsible for new appointments paperwork, grants paperwork, printing training paperwork, award applications, recording event bookings like Longleat and updating the database.

You now know what we do now but are we supporting the County as we should be?

In early May we are having a review of what we do hosted by County chairman Peter Moody and this is where you come in. Peter wants your opinion of the County Office and what is does.

In the last 3 years he has been editor of Hampshire Scout News taking it from being a 4 page A4 text document to the 36 page Colour magazine it now is.

We currently sent out 1400 copies of HSN and it is read online by around 600 people.

Is there something we do that could be done by a volunteer or by the Districts.

Is there something the Districts do that they would rather we did? Are we doing something badly or particularly well?

How well are we supporting you in your role? Do you think HSN is irrelevant to you or do you want it in colour?

Hopefully you now have a better idea of what we do here in the office. If you have any questions about our work or any other aspect of the County then feel free to get in contact. We are open Monday to Friday from 9 until 5 and will be happy to help you whatever the query.

This is your opportunity to tell Peter what you think of us and our work and you have a month to get your opinions to him at: county.chairman@scouts-hants.org.uk or The County Chairman, County Office Review, The County Office, Beaulieu Rd, Beaulieu, Brockenhurst. SO42 7YQ

02380 847847 county.office@scouts-hants.org.uk The County Office, Ferny Crofts, Beaulieu Rd, Beaulieu, Brockenhurst. SO42 7YQ.

Tim County Administrator HSN Editor

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Frank County Support Manager

CONGRATULATIONS TO * Helen Coyte on her Queen’s Scout Award and Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award; Marc Preston on his Queen’s Scout Award; and Henry Crew on his Duke of Edinburgh’s Bronze Award - all presented at the Petersfield Pinewood Derby * Petersfield on another amazing Pinewood Derby with hundreds of cars, races and people in the audience - giving Top Gear a run for the money. Plus a visit from the local MP, Damian Hinds, who used to be a Cub and a Scout and presented the Design Awards * Mark Duffy and Eureka Jamboree Unit on a very friendly, relaxed and enthusiastic training weekend at Lyons Copse * Rayner Mayer and the International Team on another successful Fairtrade Cooking Competition * TeamHSX on a great run across the Atacama desert in Chile - Alan Braithwaite and Richard Batstone finished in joint 23rd place out of a field of over a hundred, and Chris Laws completed all but one stage of the six-day event. An amazing and inspirational achievement by all of them - see http://hsx.org.uk * The County Scout Team on a very successful Winter camp at Ferny Crofts, even bigger and better than before. Over 600 people and 59 troops for a packed weekend of activities, fun and new friends - plus the bouncy assault course ;-) * Odiham Scout District on a brilliant Centenary Parade in Fleet, with hundreds of Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers and Leaders on parade and many more guests, including the local MP. And very well done to all the Scouts and Explorers on gaining their Gold Chief Scout’s Award. * 5th Gosport Sea Scouts on a very successful RN inspection and on retaining

RN recognition - and for their enthusiasm and having so many badges * Hampshire Scout Youth Council on another awesome weekend of discussion and debate, with guests including Steve (Director of Programme and Development) and Sam (Head of Public Affairs) from Gilwell, Luke (British Youth Council) from Cheshire, and an intergenerational dinner and campfire on the Saturday night. Congratulations to Fi and her team and thanks to all the youth participants, staff and visitors. Hampshire is at the cutting edge of holding Youth Councils in Scouting - and who knows what will be possible as ours develops. * Blackwater Valley Cubs on an amazing George Duval / Dave Jones competition with Cubs from eight Packs singing unaccompanied and then miming to show tunes in front of a packed audience of parents and supporters - plus some unforgettable numbers from the Leaders. * Vanessa Slawson on being appointed as Hampshire’s new Local Development Officer. Vanessa has been our ACC (Cub Scouts) for the past five years, and in her new full-time job she will be helping Districts and Groups to grow Scouting by recruiting more adult leaders, opening new Sections, and reducing waiting lists. * Colden Common Scout Group on a fantastic lively Group AGM, with Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Leaders singing their heart out, a very well deserved presentation to the outgoing GSL Erin Day, and for getting the Mayor to volunteer for the Group Exec once he’s finished his term of office. * Portsmouth Scout Active Support Unit for a great dinner at Southwick and for their continued very active contributions to Scouting. Many of them were Rovers and Rangers together 30-40 years ago and they’re still as enthusiastic as ever.

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* The Denmark team on a great training camp at Lyons Copse, on great glow-in-the-dark sweatshirts for both the Jelly Beans and the Fireflies, and for surviving the sub-zero temperatures while camping over the weekend. The expedition is coming together really well and I’m looking forward to their final training camp at the start of June (DCs invited as well) and to visiting them during the expedition out in Denmark. * 2nd Bentley Scout Group on a great family AGM on Wednesday evening, which mixed social time and presentations to young people with the formal part of the AGM. The Group is thriving, including winning the Emlyn County Scout Camping Competition last September.

BURSARY OPPORTUNITIES AT FERNY CROFTS Are you young, keen to learn new skills, hardworking and passionate about the outdoors?

At Ferny Crofts we are currently looking to take on 2 Bursary Students. The scheme provides for 2 young people to learn more about running an activity centre with the opportunity to take part in nationally recognised training schemes.

40% of your time will be spent working with the Ferny Crofts team and the remaining 60% will be spent on personal development.

Board and lodgings will be provided at Ferny Crofts and a grant of £50 a week is paid to cover out of pocket expenses.

* Kevin Lee on being awarded his Queen’s Scout Award and Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award - by not one, but two County Commissioners (me and Hamish Stout from Berkshire). Kevin gained his awards in Maidenhead and is now ADC Cubs in the City of Portsmouth - and we’re very pleased he’s moved into Hampshire.

The scheme starts in September and lasts for 10 months with the possibility of full time employment over the summer months providing activities for the thousands of Scouts who will be camping at Ferny Crofts.

* Kandersteg on another great Supporters Weekend, with sunshine, snow, sledging, and international Scouting.

Hampshire are back there with Suisse Adventure in 2013.

to

If you want to know more then phone Ferny Crofts office on 02380 845092.

Tom, Rob and Jack will be happy tell all.

Kevin Lee at his QSA presentation

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Y A D S ’ E G R O E G ST 1 1 0 2 S D AWAR

ards this w a d e iv e rec who have le p o have done e u p o e y h t g ll in a h yt tions to u for ever o y k n couting. a S Congratula h t h g d u n o a r h y t le ’s Da oung peop y St George r o f o d ue to and contin y eorge’s Da and G t S 1 4 e, e been Hampshir in There hav r a e y ade this volved in in s lt u Awards m d a n ver 3,000 n has bee io t u ib we have o r t n so your co The Scout y b l ia c e Scouting, p s d as really recognise n.

Associatio ans Adam Joll

SILVER WOLF Mike Hughes, DDC & Scout Active Support Blackwater Valley, TA, former DCC Hampshire Michael Jackson, DDC Southampton City, TA Graham Meering, DDC Southampton City, LTM, TA Jennifer Upton, CSL 3rd Itchen North, TA Beryl Young, DDC City of Portsmouth, LTM, TA, former DC Havant

BAR TO THE SILVER ACORN Bernie Clark Deputy DC City of Portsmouth Ronald Barker, Scout Active Support & former ADC Basingstoke West Betty Ingrem, Scout Active Support & former ACSL New Forest West Mike Kerrigan, LTM Hampshire, Chair Adult Training Support Team HQ, former DC New Forest West John Le Riche, BSL & Scout Active Support & former DC Winchester Rayner Mayer, County International Adviser Hampshire, ADC International & former DC Bramshill Jannette McElarney, CSL 29th Odiham, ADC Odiham, TA John Penfold, GSL 54th Portsmouth, County Water Activities Adviser Hampshire, former ASL 7th Bramshill (Hook) Chris Scott, Scout Active Support Manager & former DC Waterlooville, County Beaver Scout Leader, LTM 32

SILVER ACORN Doris Barden, Group Secretary 1st Clanfield Waterlooville Jacqueline Betteridge, DCSL and Scout Active Support Romsey, TA Graham Brooks, GSL Baughurst Silchester, TA Stewart Buswell, AGSL 10th Romsey Rose Butler, Appointments Secretary & former CSL Itchen North, TA Harry Butler, Scout Active Support and former ACSL Itchen North, TA Margaret Cantelo, ACSL 10th Romsey Howard Chandler, ASL & former SL 4th Romsey Andy Chatwin, Trainer & TA Hampshire, ASL 1st Lyndhurst & ESL New Forest North Shirley Christmas, Appointments Secretary Silchester Alan Cobbold, former District Chairman and SL Andover, LTM Ian Cole, GSL 14th Eastleigh, TA Julie Mair, Trainer & TA Hampshire, CSL 1st Lyndhurst & AESL New Forest North Peter Moody, County Chairman Hampshire, former District Secretary Fareham East Beatrice Old, Group Member 11th Southampton West & Scout Active Support Southampton City Phill Pegg, Trainer & County Training Administrator & Trainer Hampshire Jane Rowney, CSL & former GSL 1st Horndean Waterlooville Ian Rowney, SL 1st Horndean Waterlooville, County Scout Network Leader Hampshire Hilary Sharman, District Appointments Advisory Committee Member & former ADC, Silchester Len Spray, Group Chairman Tadley & District Chairman Silchester, LTM Dianna Steele, CSL 1st Headley Silchester, TA Michael Tarrant, GSL 24th Basingstoke West Robin Taylor-Milton, DESC and AESL Romsey, County Boat Inspector Hampshire Paul Upton, ACSL 3rd Itchen North (Bitterne), TA John Westerman, County Adviser for Shooting & CESL, Hampshire Linda Westerman, Group Treasurer 29th Southampton, former DC Southampton Aileen Wood, Safeguarding Awareness Coordinator & TA Hampshire, ADC Itchen South Stephen Woodrow, CSL 10th Romsey, former DC Romsey 33

He was always very much a people person with a great sense of humour. He was much admired by all who knew him at District and County level.

GONE HOME Tony Wyborn

1929 – 2011

Tony Wyborn and his family were very involved with the 26th Fleet Sea Scout throughout the 1970s. Tony was the Group Scout Leader and his wife Maureen (who sadly died too early) was the Akela of Diomede Cub Pack.

Tony became our District Commissioner in 1980 and was very involved with the division of the District in 1985. He also had another short spell as our DC in 1988.

We send our condolences to the Wyborn Family.

Ray and Pat Oldham.

Cliff Drury Cliff Drury went home on Saturday 27th February after a relatively short battle with cancer.

He was very involved particularly with Hill walking & Mountaineering over the years.

I am sure there will be many who knew him.

RECENT AWARDS Congratulations to the following adults who have been presented with awards for their outstanding contributions to Scouting in Hampshire.

THE AWARD OF MERIT This award is given for outstanding service of not less than 12 years and 10 years exceptionally.

It implies keen, conscientious, imaginative and dedicated service over a sustained period.”

Gareth Cairns Norman Godfrey Lynne Addy

SL Tadley GSL Tadley SL

Silchester Silchester New Forest South

THE CHIEF SCOUTS COMMENDATION FOR GOOD SERVICE The Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service is given in respect of not less than 5 years good service, which stands out. It should be regarded as the Chief Scout’s recognition of the very real contribution made to the Association by the individual concerned.

Adrian Pearce Gemma Candy Helen Trott Jacqueline Pearce Mary Robinson Catherine White Graham Morrison Cyril Bennett

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South EaSt REgion BEavER ScoutS

cElEBRating 25 YEaRS of BEavER Scouting in conjunction with lEgolanD® Windsor

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