Hampshire Scout News July 2017

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Calling Hampshire Scouts and Explorers 24th World Scout Jamboree Participant Applications now open!

Who can apply? To apply to go to the Jamboree as a participant you need to be

born between 22nd July 2001 and 21st July 2005.

When is it? The Jamboree will be held between 22nd July and 2 August 2019 .

However, it is likely you will be away a bit longer than this, potentially with a cultural experience or Home Hospitality.

When do applications close? 10pm on Friday 30th June 17.

When is the selection event? The Hampshire selection event will be held on the weekend of 15th-17th September 2017.

How do I find out more? Finding out more is easy, just visit

www.hampshirescouting.org.uk/WSJ HOO18 Come and join us at

Hampshire’s Big Jamboree

from 29th July to 4th August 2018 at Buddens Farm, Dorset

Open to: Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers, Network, Young Leaders, Active Support & Leaders

Register interest at www.h0018.co.uk

hAMPSHIRE SCOUT ARCHERY CLUB

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contents

Welcome to the July 2017 edition of Hampshire Scouts News

4. This is how the world is supposed to be...

6. St George’s Day Awards 2017 7. Service of Remembrance 8. Scouts sailing adventure to the Isle of Wight 10. Royal Navy Recognition - 31st Itchen North (Amazon) Sea Scouts 11. 24th World Scout Jamboree 2019 Hampshire Leader selection 12. Hamble River Raid 14. National Chip Shop Day 16. We raised almost £300 17. Southampton City Scout District raised £1020.82 18. Come Fly with Us 19. Petersfield District Cub Tracking Competition 2017 22. The Big Beach Clean 23. Well Done Charlotte!

24. 2017 Hampshire Scout Lake District Hill Walking Trip 25. Waterlooville’s Chief Scouts Silver Awards Evening 26. Ferny Crofts Celebrates 40 Years 28. 1st Catisfield Scout Group HQ Refurbishment About Us

Hampshire Scouts provides adventurous activities and personal development opportunities for over 18,500 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.

Get Involved

To join the adventure of Scouting whether as an Adult or Young person then contact us at: www.scouts.org.uk/join e:county.office@scouts-hants.org.uk or t:023 8084 7847

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This is how the world is supposed to be…

If you’ve ever been to a World Scout Jamboree, then you’ll be familiar with the surprise of young people from very different countries making friends with each other. Rich and poor, clashing religions and ideologies, and traditional enemies discover that we are all human, with our own hopes and fears, that common interests such as Scouting can bring us together – and young people start talking together rather than apart.

It’s a surprise because that’s not how the world works today – or rather doesn’t work today. We are conditioned to think about “us and them”, we are taught to distrust strangers, and we learn to think about ourselves before others.

On visiting the World Scout Jamboree in Japan, the UN Secretary General’s Envoy on Youth commented that “This is how the world is supposed to be”.

Jamborees of course don’t last for ever – just a couple of weeks – so what then happens to the spirit of the World Scout Jamboree after the event?

Corrymeela, Northern Ireland’s oldest peace and reconciliation centre, used to say that “Corrymeela begins when

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you get home”.

If we really believe that Scouting is a force for good, if we are really committed to our Scout Promise to help other people, and if we really want to help change the world, then we need to look at how we can bring the spirit of the Jamboree into everyday Scouting.

We can do so by listening to young people, who continually inspire us with fresh ideas and by being prepared to try new approaches.

We can do so by being ready to reach out across borders, to look at things from the other person’s point of view, and to seek reconciliation in order to move forwards.

And we can do so by living out our Scouting values in our own lives. The change begins with us.

In our recent County Team Day, we looked at what Hampshire Scouting was doing well, how we could be even better, and what Hampshire Scouting was all about. Here’s the draft of what we came up with.

• “The world today is facing increasing pressure on young people

and families, and more intolerance, change and uncertainty.

• Young people need genuine friendships and recognition of their development, and more freedom, fun, and outside time with a safety net.

• Scouting in Hampshire currently provides opportunities, experiences, support and training for young people and adults.

• Hampshire Scouting will offer a safe environment for adventurous and international activities, with a positive impact on young people, their families and their communities.

• Together, we will make this happen by supporting the new CC in listening to young people, working together, and putting young people first”.

It’s been an amazing eight years as County Commissioner. I’ve seen the best and the worst of Scouting in Hampshire – and plenty in between.

I’ve laughed with Gang Shows, cried at funerals, and shared meals and fellowship with thousands of Scouts and Leaders around the County. I’ve visited expeditions in Switzerland, The Gambia, Tanzania, and around the UK. I’ve tried to listen, to innovate, and to build bridges. And I wouldn’t have missed it for the world.

As I prepare to hand on to my

successor, I want to thank everyone who has supported me, challenged me, and guided me. And, along with our County Team, I wish our new CC all the best.

I’ll leave with a quote from a Chinese philosopher, passed on to me from a Venture Scout when she was spending a year in Zambia working with children with severe learning difficulties.

‘Go in search of your people Love them Learn from them Plan with them Serve them Begin with what they have Build on what they know But of the best leaders When their task is accomplished Their work is done The people will remark We have done it ourselves’.

This is how the world is supposed to be…

Adam Jollans County Commissioner Hampshire Scouting

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Silver Wolf Ronald Barker Group Scout Leader Acting, Rooksdown Scout Group, District Scout Active Support Member, Deputy District Chairman, Basingstoke West.

St George’s day awards 2017

John Mabb District Vice President, Stowmarket, Suffolk, District Chairman Eastleigh And District, County Training Adviser.

Silver Acorn Adrian Burt Group Treasurer, 1st Eastleigh, Eastleigh And District.

Gareth Cairns Scout Leader, Tadley, District Nights Away Adviser, Silchester.

Andrew Dalrymple Country Scout Active Support Member, Admiral Lord Nelson Scout Active Support Unit, Assistant Explorer Scout Leader, Fareham East.

Christopher Floyd Assistant District Commissioner-Scouts, District Scout Active Support Member, Winchester, County Training Adviser.

Norman Godfrey Group Scout Leader, Tadley, Silchester.

Keith Hawkins District Commissioner, District Nights Away Adviser, District Administrator, Basingstoke East, County Trainer, County Training Adviser.

Kevin Holland Scout Leader, 9th Winchester (Colden Common), District Explorer Scout Leader, Winchester, County Training Adviser.

Michael Jacobs Cub Scout Leader, 1st Eastleigh, District Appointments Advisery Committee Member, Eastleigh.

Robert Miles Scout Leader, 73rd Portsmouth (Drayton), Assistant District Commissioner-Scouts, District Scout Active Support Member, District Adviser For Archery, City of Portsmouth, County Assessor.

John Nulty Group Scout Leader, 22nd Andover (Knights Enham), District Nights Away Adviser, District Appointments Advisery Committee Member, Andover, County Training Adviser.

Julie Tyler Cub Scout Leader, 1st Aldershot, District Cub Scout Leader, Blackwater Valley, County Training Adviser.

James Vaughan MBE District Executive Committee Member, District Appointments Advisery Committee Member, Eastleigh.

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Service of Remembrance Sunday 21st of May saw people gathering for what was the 25th Service of Remembrance which this year was held at Chandlers Ford Methodist Church with the District Chaplain for Chandlers Ford, Christine Whitehead, leading the proceedings.

About 75 people attended and were led in the singing by the 14th Eastleigh (Spitfires) Scout and Guide Band and brilliantly they performed too. The Remembrance part of the service was led by Richard Spearing who has organized all the previous gatherings, and a special badge was available to commemorate the event. Either Scouters from the relevant district or family members came forward to light the candle on behalf of the person who

had “Gone Home” and this year, 29 names were added to the Roll.

A retiring collection was made on behalf of a local charity called “Fledge”, raising £112.96 and everyone retired for refreshments after the service. A special cake had been made which Richard was asked to cut. The service date for next year, some when in May, has yet to be fixed.

Should anyone who was unable to attend but would like a commemoration badge, please contact Richard on 02392 382682 or email him at richardspearing452@btinternet.com and he will try to get one to you. We ask for a minimum donation of £1.50 per badge.

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Scouts sailing adventure to the Isle of Wight

We arrived at the Royal Navy Sailing Centre (RNSC) bright and early for one of our more challenging adventures: sailing from Portsmouth to the Isle of Wight. 3rd Portchester Sea Scouts were well prepared and eager to go as they walked from Whale Island’s security gate to the RNSC. As soon as the centre opened we split into our crews and signed out the equipment and boats.

Between us, we ably crewed three Drascombe Gigs and two S700 yachts. The RNSC also sent their safety officer in a RIB to escort us across the Solent. After a brief radio check we were on

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our way, sailing around HMS Bristol and down Portsmouth Harbour. We started our engines and powered through the harbour entrance and then sailed out across the Solent. Suddenly the waves felt a bit bigger and bumpier than the small swell we get in our little sheltered bay by Portchester Castle!

This trip took a couple of months to plan and prepare for, poring over charts, kit lists and other paperwork. As we’re an RN Recognised Sea Scout Group, all of the navy boats, equipment and facilities are available to us to make use of. They’re boats seemed more suitable for

this sort of trip compared with our small dinghies, so we booked them for our pioneering adventure.

The Scouts also spent a few evenings in our Scout HQ, learning about the equipment, nautical navigation, radio protocol and sailing theory. This meant they could make the most of the trip and really apply their skills. They took it in turns to helm, control the mainsail, control the jib, communicate with the other boats over the radio, navigate and keep a lookout.

The biggest worry on this trip was the major shipping channel through the Solent; however

we crossed without any problems. We then tacked to head towards No Man’s Land Fort, one of the chain of four Palmerston forts in the Solent. On approaching the fort, we tacked again and struck out towards Seagrove Bay, our destination on the Isle of Wight.

Dragon, one of the S700 yachts, was the first to reach Seagrove bay and drop anchor. Phoenix, the other S700, was close behind. The Drascombes were closing in on the bay, only a ten minute sail away, when the crew of one of them, D3, suddenly declared that their mast had snapped. The other two Drascombes and the RIB closed in to help, while the S700s raised their anchors and came back

to support. Soon the crew of D3 had lowered the mast and secured it in the boat. We’d now ran out of time to make landfall so, content we’d made it to Isle of Wight waters, we all turned about and headed back to Portsmouth.

Travelling back in convoy, the rest of us continued taking turns with the different jobs aboard our vessels. All too soon we were back in the harbour. Suddenly, as we sailed around the stern of HMS Bristol and towards our pontoons, D4 found themselves in trouble as well. Only thirty seconds away from its berth, one of the Leaders had to hold up the mast while the rest of the crew powered the boat in and secured it to the pontoon. Once we

were all secured and settled, we discovered that the same thing had happened to both D3 and D4. The small piece of string the RNSC had used to connect the forestay (one of the wires that hold the mast up) to the deck plate had snapped. D2 was the only Drascombe to return in one piece as it used a strong bolt to hold the forestay in place. Next time we organise this trip, the leaders will bring our own boat maintenance kit and check all the fittings on the RNSC boats in great detail ourselves!

Despite the difficulties, everyone really enjoyed the journey and learnt a lot too. It even signed off lots of badge requirements!

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Royal Navy Recognition

31st Itchen North (Amazon) Sea Scouts

The 31st Itchen North (Amazon) Sea Scouts, based in Hedge End, Southampton, have been granted Royal Navy Recognition and now become the 105th member of the Scheme. They are one of the first Groups to achieve entry in eight years.

At an Induction Event attended by Commodore Bob Fancy, Commander of Recruitment and Core Naval Training, the Group were presented with a special defaced red ensign. A flag that is only flown by RN Recognised Sea Scout Groups.

Guests at the presentation ceremony included the Mayor of Eastleigh,

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Cllr. Maureen Sollitt; Chair of Hedge End Town Council, Cllr Margaret Allingham and Hampshire County Scout Commissioner, Adam Jollans.

Also present were two founding scout leaders of the Group from when it was established 40 years ago, Peter Stephens and Patrick Hart.

The scouts and explorers demonstrated a number of activities and skills covering: knot work, expedition tent pitching and cooking, raft building, making a bivouac and rigging a sailing dinghy.

David Heffer

AGSL (Activities) 31st Itchen North (Amazon) Sea Scout Group

24th World Scout Jamboree 2019 Hampshire Leader selection At the start of May, the leader selection for the next World Scout Jamboree was held at Ferny Crofts. In total we had nearly 60 applications for the 15 leader roles with 35 leaders attending the weekend selection.

Helped by a team of 30 volunteers (including members of the Hampshire Youth Council, and 1st Whitchurch Scouts) the candidates were put through a series of tasks and challenges. This included a 3am move of campsite, early morning Wide awake Club, a challenge to send the highest tweet and an interview carried out by young people.

The candidates were also challenged to make a video promoting the Jamboree to potential participants (these videos can be viewed on the county website at

www.hampshirescouting.org.uk/wsj). The young people played many important parts in the weekend, including helping to assess the candidates, falling down with broken legs and having to explain being returned to the campsite by the police – good job some of it was only acting! Many of the candidates remarked how great the weekend was, and how brilliant it was to actually do many of the activities that they use with their sections.

The quality of the applications, and the skills, dedication and determination of the leaders made the job of the selection team incredibly difficult but we are delighted to have selected 4 very strong leader teams, who will give our young people the experience of a lifetime.

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Hamble River Raid

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With a record number of entries to this years event, hundreds of competitors rowed and paddled their boats of all sizes and shapes up the river and back again on a six mile course in glorious sunny weather. Teams of Scouts, Explorer’s and Sea Cadets from the south competed in gigs, kayaks, canoes, together with teams of adults from around the country in these and other craft including outrigger boats, paddle boards and sliding seat boats. Fancy entering a team next year? We would welcome other scout and explorer teams so get practicing! The event will be on held on Saturday 19th May 2018.

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National Ch

Fish & Chip lovers across the UK came together to celebrate the nation’s favourite dish on Friday, 2nd June 2017. 1st Aldershot Scout group celebrated National Chip Shop Day by organising their very own Chip Shop Walk. Beavers, Cubs and Scouts all took part in a walk starting and finishing near a chip shop on a hot Summer evening at the end of halfterm.

The young people met up at 6.30 ready for their stroll and eager to get

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their first taste of chips for the evening.

The troop were split into several groups and given review sheets by the leaders to evaluate their findings across the evening. Some of the categories included texture, taste and the friendliness of the staff. Donning their red and white neckers the young people headed out to the nearest chippy.

1st Aldershot Scout Headquarters is based in Eastern Road which is situated off North Lane meaning the

hip Shop Day

nearest Chip Shop is Toms Chip Shop in North Lane. Each group was treated to a regular portion of chips to review before moving onto the next Chip stop (Seafare in Ash Road).

The youngsters found the staff from both very generous and helpful and loved the chips (with the opinions dividing the groups). The walk then took the group on a long stretch down Lower Farnham Road with a short stop outside Oh My Cod before commencing in Boxalls Lane to be picked up.

“The Beavers, Cubs and Scouts all had a great time trying the different chips and discussing what they liked and didn’t like about the portions. It was a great way to get the whole group involved in something and we hope to run the walk again next year.”

Yours in Scouting Nathan Barham 1st Aldershot Scouts Assistant Leader

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We raised almost £300 A fantastic Quiz Night was held by 3rd Romsey Scouts at the Dr Peter Centre, Romsey, to raise funds towards a new store tent for camp. Thank you to all the teams for coming last night. It was enjoyed by all, especially team ‘Ken Dodd’s Dad’s Dog’s Dead’ who managed to take the day.

outing! Finally to Julia Shaw for all her hard work in bringing everything together and chasing up some brilliant prizes from Waitrose, No 1 Beauty Studio, Poppies, Hundred Records, Kit & Caboodle, Tipsy Pig, Kimbridge Farm Shop and Mole Countrystores - Their generous support is most appreciated.

A huge thank you to Nick and Jess Grout for the compilation of a great quiz with challenging questions, including a round on Scouting. James Lafeaty again did us proud with the decoration of the hall and, yes, the gold lame got another

We raised just short of £300.00 for the Group. Well done to everyone.

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Julia Gilbert Group Chair 3rd Romsey Scout Group

Southampton City Scout District

Raised £1020.82 During 2015 and 2016, Southampton City Scout District elected Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance as their district charity. The district as a whole raised £1020.82. The final cheque was presented by Kerry Budd (DDC) with the help of the 7th Beaver Scouts.

Thelma ADC Group Support Southampton City Scout District

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Come Fly with Us The 12th Eastleigh, 1st Bishopstoke group were invited by Southampton Airport to take part in their Airport Safety Week.

As part of our Air Activities Badge we had visited before but this was the first time we had been allowed Airside.

Next we went down to the Fire station where we had a tour of the Airport fire station and then we had a demonstration of what the Fire Engines could do.

The Cubs and the Beavers then got the chance to use the hoses and explore the Fire Engines.

So on Friday the 12th of May the Friday Cub pack and the Tuesday Beavers met at Southampton Airport for a Absolutely awesome visit.

We ended a great day by investing a New Cub into Friday Pack this was a day never to be forgotten for the Cubs and Beavers.

First we went to Passport Control and through the scanners where some of us got severely frisked by security and we learnt how the scanners worked.

We then had a tour of the departure lounge much to the surprise of all the passengers waiting for flights.

This visit allowed us to complete our Air Activities stage 2 badge which we had been working on but this visit was more about a once in a lifetime experience and the cubs and beavers were talking about it for days afterwards.

When we went out of the terminal we got a big surprise as they had laid on a Plane for us to explore where we all had the opportunity to visit the cockpit and to sit in the pilot chair every young persons dream and some of the adults!!

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Thanks to all the parents and leaders who supported us and to Southampton Airport Staff who laid on such a fantastic day for us.

Andrew Smart Akela 1st Bishopstoke Friday Cub Pack

Petersfield District Cub Tracking Competition 2017 Cub Packs put the ‘OUT’ into Scouting as 60 Cubs from Liphook, Liss, Petersfield and Sheet competed in the George Pickup Tracking Competition at Queen Elizabeth Country Park.

Six teams took part in challenges which included a memory blindfold trail, navigating round a course by compass and using their powers of observation to search for clues in an outdoor twist on the well-known board game, Cluedo. They also had to opportunity to try their hand at Geo-caching, searching for treasure using handheld GPS devices. It was a busy and enjoyable event helped by the glorious sunshine and well done to the team from 1st Liphook who narrowly beat 1st Sheet Adhurst to be declared the winners.

Melanie Robinson - ADC Cubs

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I’m a Cub Scout Get Me Out Of Here 20

The district Incident hike this year was themed as: I’m a Cub Scout Get Me Out Of Here and was held on the 7th of May in Stoke Park Wood Bishopstoke.

The following groups took part: 7th 12th 13th Eastleigh and we had 6 teams and 40 plus cubs in the woods competing for the trophy.

The groups had to complete a series of bush tucker trials around the wood starting on one base and then following a map rotating clockwise around the course. They were awarded 1 star for completing each task 1 star for working as a team and each base had a bonus star for the best group.

The teams met at the outback shack also known as the 12th scout hut and ate their packed lunch and were briefed on what was expected and were told that teamwork was the key to winning the competition. Badges criteria met for: Teamwork, Team leader, Adventure challenge badges and the Hike staged badge.

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The cubs left the hut at 11.50 to walk to the woods with their leaders to get to their starting base by 12.15 so all the groups could start at the same time. The groups then had 10 minutes to do the task on the base before walking clockwise using the map to the base.

Base 1 called Deadly swamp was a minefield type activity where cubs had to find a route through without being eaten by the alligator.

Base 2 was called Walk the Plank and the Cubs had to cross a distance by walking across the planks.

Base 3 Water Carry cubs had to pick up a bottle of water using only ropes and move it across a distance.

Base 4 Snake run the Cubs had to use pipes to carry balls across a course and get the balls in a bucket at the end.

Base 5 Hell Holes, Cubs had to put their hands in a series of boxes whilst blind folded and find starts amongst the yucky content.

Base 6 Cargo Net, Cubs had to be blindfolded and led into the muddy swamp where they had

to feel their way around a hung cargo net and feel a series of hanging items, they then had to remember these and identify them when they took their blindfolds off.

Base 7 Ravine Crossing, the cubs had to pull themselves across a ravine on a rope whilst carrying a cup of water, half way across the scouts with water pistols open fire and soaked the cubs, the group who got the most water across won.

The cubs returned to the Outback shack where we totted up the scores and found out the bonus scores from each base before announcing the winners.

The Results were as Follows: Winners 12 Eastleigh Thursday A score 16 second 12th Eastleigh Friday Pack Score 15 Third 7th Cubs A Score 14 fourth 12th Eastleigh Thursday B score 12 Fifth 13th Eastleigh A and 7th B score 10 Fun, Adventure and Challenge this is what Cubs is all about all the cubs voted to do more District activities like this.

Report by Andrew Smart ADCL

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The Big Beach Clean When Dominik first mentioned to me, he was going to organise a Beach clean of Goatee beach and he wanted the cubs on board, I jumped at the idea of getting involved.

Dominik is a young leader with Discovery Cub pack at the 5th New Forest North Scout Group, and has for many years volunteered with the Forestry Commission, but most impressively he has setup his own wildlife fund, and aided by his Mum has organised charity gigs and other activities in support of various wildlife charities, he is also a Champion of the environment, He contacted Surfers against Sewage to be part of their ‘The Big Beach Clean’ project to see if he could organise a Clean on our very small local waterfront.

Unsurprisingly the organisation welcomed

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the idea as did the local council. Dom was to be the youngest organiser of a ‘The Big Beach Clean’, beach clean in the country. Several cubs with their parents joined Dom and a number of other adults and young people to help on the day. In fact those involved in scouting out numbered everyone else as many of the other adults and young people there were members of other groups across the district, this I think says a lot about those that Scout!

Below is a piece from dominik’s wildlife funds facebook page by Dom. “The beach doesn’t look too bad” was one of the first things I heard as my volunteers started arriving! I must admit, even I thought the same thing for a brief moment.

70.8kg of litter later, collected by 47 helpers the beach had told us a

different story.

The small amount of plastic rubbish (3.25kg) was a surprise. The amount of glass (26.5kg) was totally shocking, with most of it having been pieces smaller than a pound coin!

Adults and children of all ages all turned up, on a stunning spring morning.

Several of my Cubs group came with their parents which was really great.

I started with a short educational talk about the dangers of marine litter. and finished the morning off by giving all the youngsters a certificate each that I had made.

I thank everyone so much for their time and effort..”

Hopefully the beach will stay litter free for a while now, though I know one group who will keep it clean!

Craig Challis

Well done Charlotte!

Charlotte Rennie who has belonged to 1st Titchfield Sea scouts since she was 6 and is now 10 years old, put all those years of First aid And Emergency training into place two weeks ago.

Charlotte left the house early on a Saturday morning to walk her neighbours dog with her neighbour. They were walking along the Sea front when they came across an unconscious lady lying on the beach. The Neighbour stayed with the lady whilst Charlotte remained very calm rang for an ambulance then positioned herself in a place to direct other members of the public away and to send the ambulance crew straight to where they needed to go to.

Due to the fast thinking and calm approach of Charlotte in this emergency the Ambulance crew arrived and were able to save the ladies life.

We at 1st Titchfield Sea Scouts are very very proud of her.

Well done Charlotte!

Illustrations taken from The Way To Camp. By S.H.Walker. Methuen & Co. LTD.London. 1955

Yours in scouting Tracey Williams, Group Scout Leader 1st Titchfield Sea Scouts

Camp Gadgets - Candlesticks Handle, sharp edges taped up.

Reflector

Nail

Half Potato

Can of Earth Split Stick

Nail in Lid Tin

Wire in a Jar

1/2 Tin on a Stick

Tin Can Reflector

Beware of flammable objects close to naked flames and tins may be hot!

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2017 Hampshire Scout Lake District Hill Walking Trip

On Easter Saturday 12 Scouts and Explorers from across Hampshire embarked on a journey that would be a test of their stamina. The experienced leaders were also from all over the county, from Fleet to Fordingbridge.

We had a training weekend at Burley scout hut in the New Forest. Here we got to know the leaders and the other scouts and explorers who were also going on the trip. We learnt navigation on mountains, safety on mountains and went on a 12km practice hike to put some of the skills we learnt to the test.

On Easter Saturday we arrived in Braithwaite near Keswick (Lake District) via minibus (7 hours). We stayed at a lovely purpose built lodge at the foot of Grisdale Pike.

scrumptious dinner we set the route plan for the next day.

From then on the week was tough but really rewarding. We hiked about 15km each day and climbed 16 peaks over the 6 days of walking. Every evening after a

Yours in scouting

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The Lake District trip is brilliant for any adventurous 12+ year old who is part of the scouting movement. It will not only give you an amazing experience but will put you head and shoulders above your peers in respect of map work, navigation, resilience and stamina. It is good training for D of E. Please consider joining us next year.

Personally it was the best scouting experience so far for me. The accommodation, food, friendship, leadership and fun were second to none.

Ask your scout leaders for information.

Merlin Cork Aged 12

Waterlooville’s Chief Scout Silver Awards Evening On the evening of Friday 7th April, ten Cubs and Scouts came together at Hambledon Village hall, the home of 1st Hambledon, to take part in the first Waterlooville District Chief Scout Silver Awards evening. The evening brought those across the district together to celebrate the success of the hard work, achievements and challenges that the Cubs have faced and overcome in gaining their Chief Scout Silver Awards.

Parents, Cubs, Siblings and Leaders where taken on a journey to find out about the highest awards that Cubs have been able to achieve since the start in 1916 to our present day awards.

Everyone was delighted to find out that

our ADC Cubs, Keith Davis was an award holder of the Leaping Wolf, the first of the many highest awards that Cubs can gain.

The awardees where then presented with certificates, to rounds of applause and cheering from those in the audience.

The evening finished with the Cubs and Scouts celebrating their success with pizza and film. We wish the awardees who attended and those who were unable to come the best of luck for the future in Scouts and hope they can achieve every sections highest awards.

Richard Smith 1st Horndean Cubs.

Hampshire Scout

Mountaineering Team www.hsmt.org.uk

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Ferny Crofts Celebrates 40 Years

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Ferny Crofts recently celebrated 40 years of Hampshire Scouts owning the Scout Activity Centre, which is situated near Lyndhurst within the New Forest. To mark the special occasion a Fun Day was held alongside the 2017 Hampshire Link Camp on Saturday 13th May. Over 200 members of Hampshire Scouts attended the event, along with Ferny Crofts own staff and various volunteers from across the County, who kindly gave up their time to help run the event and make it a success.

Many of the exciting on-site activities were available to all those attending, including the recently refurbished Zipwire, Archery, High Ropes and the newest activity to site, Crazy Golf.

Hampshire Scout Volunteers provided the opportunity to cook on an open fire and organised a Jamboree on the Trail around the site. The Hampshire Heritage team exhibited a vast selection of Scout Memorabilia and demonstrated to the youngest members how the Scout movement has changed over the years.

After having recently undergone a full refurbishment, there was an official re-opening of The Mountbatten Lodge.

The ceremony was carried out by the Honourable Tim Knatchbull, who is Lord and Countess Mountbatten’s Grandson.

Ferny Crofts has a long standing relationship with the Mountbatten family. Following the untimely death of Lord Louis in 1979, the Hampshire County Scouts Council were presented with the Silver Elephant on indefinite loan by Lord Mountbatten’s Daughter,

the Countess Mountbatten of Burma, on the occasion of the opening of The Mountbatten Lodge on the 17th June 1986. It is now held in custody by the County Commissioner of the time, and it has become customary that a young person has the privilege of wearing it on the occasion of their Queen’s Scout Award badge presentation.

The event was also attended by Mr Nigel Atkinson, Lord Lieutenant for Hampshire (and Hampshire Scouts President) and Mrs Mary MontaguScott, the High Sheriff of Hampshire.

They were also joined by members of Hampshire Scouts including; Deputy Presidents, Vice Presidents, members of the County Executive and the Ferny Crofts Management Committee.

The event was such a success that the Ferny Crofts Team intend to host an annual Fun Day for members of the Hampshire Scouts. Watch out for more details of this coming soon!

As a legacy of the 40th Anniversary of Hampshire Scouting, Ferny Crofts will be launching the Ferny Crofts 40 Challenges Badge. This will consist of activities that can be undertaken partly at Ferny Crofts but also at local Scout huts.

Stay tuned to Ferny Crofts Social Media and website to find out more and get involved!

Website: www.fernycrofts.org.uk Facebook: facebook@fernycrofts.sac

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1st Catisfield Scout Group HQ Refurbishment

Following a very successful period of fund raising (including a Lands End to John O’Groats sponsored cycle ride, Asda Supermarket collections, jumble sales, collecting with Santa and his sleigh and quiz nights), 1st Catisfield in Fareham East District have now opened brand new toilet, kitchen and meeting room facilities.

On a slightly overcast but thankfully relatively dry Bank Holiday Monday, the group had its Annual AGM and BBQ with over 130 attending for the opening ceremony and some tasty BBQ food in the marquee afterwards. It was officially opened by Tony Billings from Fareham Meon Rotary, who have been strong supporters of the group (photo attached).

The group is now focused on the final phase of refurbishment of its main hall and provision of a disabled ramp, which will then see its HQ transformation complete to provide a first class facility for our young people.

Andrew Prescott Chair, 1st Catisfield Scout Group

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July 2017

Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers Starting to plan your Autumn Programme?

Survival Bracelets

This autumn we are offering some very special sessions for Scouting Groups both at the National Museum of the Royal Navy (in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard) and at the Royal Navy Submarine Museum (Gosport).

Under the cover of Darkness torch tours of the Royal Navy Submarine Museum (September to Dec ‘17) Discover spooky ghost stories!

See our Submarines in a new light!

Discover the horrible science of Submarines!

Try some hot chocolate Kai drunk by Submariners!

Min of 10 young people with a maximum of 35 young people Held on weekday evenings and times to suit the needs of your group (i.e. 1-1.5 hours approx.) £4 per person Local Knowledge, Communication and Collector badge sessions National Museum of the Royal Navy and Royal Navy Submarine Museum: • Explore our attics and see hundreds of artefacts not normally on display.

• Discover the story of ‘Jutland Jack’ Cornwell at the Battle of Jutland and

see if your local area has connections with the biggest sea battle of the

First World War. • Uncover how communication at sea has changed over the past 100 years!

• Become museum curators for the day and help us sort our handling

collection, which things should we dispose of, keep and put on display.

• Learn the role played by photography in the Royal Navy , get up close

to some of our more unusual artefacts and try out different photo

graphic techniques using our iPads. £80 per 2 hour workshop (for up to 35 people) this also includes access to the National Museum’s galleries the big screen!

Daniel Ball Engagement and Learning Officer T: 02392 727587 / 02392 727564 / 02392 894553 E: education.bookings@nmrn.org.uk

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County Winter Camp

2017

Activities include:

Climbing, Surf Board Simulator, Bucking Bronco, Adventure Course, Mountain Biking, Bouncy castle, Space Gyroscope, Laser Misson, Sumo Wrestling, Archery, Chill Out Zone, Large Screen Video in the evening Saturday 14th – Sunday 15th October 2017 held at Lyons Copse For all older Cubs from across Hampshire and other Counties Cost £22 (excluding food, tents & transport) Full catering available for an additional £16

For more information please contact Dominic Howell on 02392 465482 scouts@scouts-hants.org.uk