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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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CONTENTS Adam’s Bit

4

The County Commissioner speaks to the County.

Beavers News

6

Beavers News and 25 year celebrations around Hampshire

Cubs

10

Cub Leaders Workshops and 6-a-side football results

Scouts

13

Solent Scout Sailing Regatta and Expedition Challenge details.

Explorers

14

Gosport QSA awards and Nottinghamshire’s Big Game

Network

15

Swiss trip recruitment and Youth Council report

Diary

18

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

Census Report

20

Facts, figures and Graphs- a review of the census report.

Adventure/Activites

26

How to apply for an adventurous activity permit.

Campsites

33

Information and updates from Ferny Crofts, Lyons Copse and Runways End

WELCOME This month we have more from the census report compiled by Frank and the usual round up of news and forthcoming events from around the County.

Mark Langdown our activities supremo has provided you with a guide to getting an adventurous activities permit and continues to keep us all informed of any changes.

The weather has been kind to most peoples St George’s Day events this year. Our Groups Scout Leader finally had a camp over Easter with no rain at all. For 5 years now all my Cub Camps have been rain free and all the Scout Camps wet. I hope this doesn’t mean that I can expect precipitation at our District Sixers Camp in May. I had better dust of the wet weather program just in case.

Have a Cracking Summer term and don’t forget that we want lots of pictures of smiling Scouts and a few articles would be nice too.

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

r e m m u S Lazy … s g n i n e Ev I think that one of the best parts of the Scouting adventure is when after a busy day you reach the end of the activities and can take the time to reflect.

Often, it’s the lazy summer evenings which seem to stay in our memories long after, perhaps because it’s when you pause that you have the chance to be more aware of yourself and your surroundings.

Here’s some of my memories – I’m sure you all have thousands of other memories…

• Finishing dinner on a lightweight expedition and watching the last rays of the sun cast long shadows over the stone circles on Dartmoor.

• Watching the mountains glow blue and the sky pink from a mountain path high above the Kandersteg valley, miles away from anywhere and anyone.

• Lazing on the banks of the River Wye, halfway through a summer camp packed with activities and realising it’s going to be an amazing success.

It was one such evening a few weeks ago when the local District Commissioner and I dropped by on a Scout Troop who were camped by the side of the Kennet and Avon Canal in Berkshire.

They had spent the day narrow-boating along the canal, and were looking forward to kayaking the next day. Now they were relaxing - dinner was cooking, the Scouts were the only people left at the marina, and the first flames of the campfire were starting to grow.

It was just a perfect day, and the Scouts went home and told their parents that they had enjoyed themselves immensely.

It’s times like these that make Scouting special, and I hope that the hundreds of camps you lead and take part in this summer will provide thousands of unforgettable memories for young people and adults alike.

And a big thank you to the 4th Itchen South (Netley) Sea Scouts for their warm welcome and hospitality during our surprise visit.

Adam County Commissioner

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June

Month

Day & Date/s Sat 18th

September

Fri 9th - Sun11th

September

Sat 10th

October

Sat 8th or Sun 9th

November

Sat 12th

2012

March

Sat 10th

June

Sat 16th

September

Sat 8th

Event

Leaders sleepover workshop Leaders skills weekend ADC Beaver Scouts and Beaver Leaders meeting Regional Legoland trip Paultons park with Santa visit

Location/Details Waterlooville Lyons Copse, Shedfield Chandlers ford Eastleigh Windsor Romsey

ADC Beavers Scouts and Beaver Leaders meeting Beaver Olympics

Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh

ADC Beavers scouts and Beaver leaders meeting

Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh

Lyons Copse, Shedfield

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SOUTHAMPTON CITY 25TH BEAVER PARTY Our party, to mark the Silver anniversary was held on 12th March at Mansel Park School.

The Party had Silver everywhere!

Silver costumes, silver decorations, even silver balloons. 115 (two thirds) of the District Beavers took part, many in fancy dress, some even crowned with a silver “25” on their heads.

they travelled north eastwards through Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire with the furthest point in Lincolnshire near the Wash.

Who were the Stars of the day? Well obviously Zoe the disco lady. Rob and Russell who had been beavers at the start of Beaver Scouting and wore the Beaver uniform as it was then. Someone called “Big Beaver” brought to life by Tony, Russell and Rob. Of course the Beavers themselves who wholeheartedly enjoyed it and will hopefully remember it in the years to come.

The leaders all made an effort and sported variations of silver costumes. They gathered early to prepare the feast spread out on laden tables and to blow up over 150 helium filled balloons. Once again the Support Unit came to help sporting their new scarves.

What do you do with 115 Beavers for several hours? Well a lady called Zoe brought her disco along and ran continual entertainment with dancing and games with a break only for tea. She was great and provided masses of fun as was evident on the children’s faces.

Tea ended with the Beavers singing Happy Birthday around a giant cake, made by Willow, which wasn’t really a cake.

Individual cakes, enough for everyone present, had been mounted in tiers each topped by a memento of the day.

The day closed with a launch of 25 the balloons from the school field. The Beavers gasped as they rose up into space. All the Beavers left the party with a balloon and many of them were let loose on their way home.

Each had an identifying label. Reports have come in for 5 balloons showing HSN7

6-A-SIDE FOOTY

COUNTY WORKSHOPS FOR CUB LEADERS If you would like to know more about the Scout Associations commitment to diversity, 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.

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.

Special Needs workshop 11th June 2011 at 10th Romsey Woodley & Crampmoor Scout HQ, Braishfield Rd, Woodley, Romsey.

SO51 0PB 2pm - 4.30pm 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.

Trophy winn e

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ton City

First really hot day and who would have thought we would need sun tan lotion in early April. The teams, 19 on the day, all had a lot of fun and the atmosphere around the ground was great.

At the end of the day we presented the University of Southampton Ground staff with a certificate to say thank you for the 27 years they have looked after us.

Well done to trophy recipients. The standard of football was excellent. The final went to extra time and then sudden death for the first time in the competitions history.

Plate winners

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

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Basingstoke

East

HIGHFIELD CUBS

blindfold jelly-eating, not to mention 10pin Bowling and Chess, Cross Country and Football Tournaments – a real mix of fun-stuff, which is, of course, what Cubs is all about.

We’ve had a really busy Spring Term at Cubs – taking in everything from exploring a flying boat to singing “Waterloo” in pink wigs, from playing Harry Potter Wide Games in the Dark to watching Ed, our Scout Leader, work his magic, from Cubs playing Kubb to Cubs meeting Hampshire County Guide Dogs, from Cub Scout Lady Gaga Programme 2011/12 puppets to

Updated 12 April 2011 - Latest Programme (updates to) always on the County Website

Month

Day & Date/s th

Event

County Cub Section Meeting - Everyone Welcome Diversity Workshop

th

Location/Details

May

Sun 8 2:30pm

7 Eastleigh Scout HQ, Shorts Road, Fair Oak SO50 7EJ 10th Romsey Scout HQ, Braishfield Road, Romsey, SO51 7NZ 10th Romsey Scout HQ, Braishfield Road, Romsey SO51 7NZ TBC

June

Sat 11th 10am - 12noon

June

Sat 11th 2.30pm - 4pm

Special Needs Workshop

September

Fri 9th - Sun 11th

October

Fri 21st - Sun 23rd

October

TBC

2012 Mar/April May

Practical Skills for Leaders Survival Camp for Cubs over 9 ½ County Cub Section Meeting

Sun TBC TBC

6-a-side Football Mastermind Competition

Wide Lane, Eastleigh TBC

May

Sun TBC

June

TBC

County Cub Section Meeting County Cub Day

Possible Gilwell Day TBC

October

Sun TBC

November

TBC

County Cub Section Meeting Scrapheap Challenge

TBC

Pinsent Campsite, Winchester TBC

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Hampshire Scout Winter Camp just keeps getting bigger and better! Over 600 Scouts and nearly 60 Troops. Among them were 8th Basingstoke who appear on the front cover and on the right by the bouncy assault course :-) . Adam Picture above and the front cover picture were taken by Scouts from 8th Basingstoke. Get a camera in the hands of your young people. They often have more time than the leaders and tend to smile at the camera more if their mates are holding it rather than admit to the leaders they are having fun!

TAKE THE COUNTY EXPEDITION CHALLENGE

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

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

Venue: Ferny Crofts, New Forest Date: 20th may -22nd May Times:6-7.30pm Friday -3-4pm Sunday £30 per Scout for the hike expedition £45 per Scout for the cycle expedition including the IOW Ferry Ticket

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.

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.

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.

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SAILING REGATTA 9TH JULY 2011 The regatta, which will be held at Blashford Lakes, Ringwood, is open to entries from Scout Troops and Explorer/Network Scout Units in Hampshire and Solent area, who include sailing in their programme.

Entries fees per person: £5 (£5 per single handed boat and £10 per double handed boat).

All entries must be on the official form which is available in the News area of the County Website and be received by the committee by the 18th of June.

Hampshire County Scout Programme 2011

Updated 12 April 2011 - Latest Programme (updates to) always on the County Website

Month

Day & Date/s

Event

Location/Details

May

Tue 17th

CSA Gold presentation evening

Thornden Hall, Chandlers Ford

May

Fri 20th - Sun 22nd

Expedition Challenge badge weekend by foot or bike

Ferny Crofts

July

Fri 1st - Sun 3rd

Trek Cart

Sct/Exp/Net/Ldr

QE Country Park, Nr Petersfield

August

Sat 20th - Sat 27th

County Camp - Ideal for small

Lyons Copse

September

Sat 17th - Sun 18th

Survival Skills Weekend

Pinsent, Winchester

September

Fri 9th - Sun 10th

Emlyn Camping Competition

Ferny Crofts

November

Fri 25th - Sun 27th

PL Training Weekend

Lyons Copse

groups and new Leaders

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

GOSPORT AWARDS TEN QUEEN’S SCOUT AWARDS

At Gosport’s St Georges Day parade on the 17th April, 10 members of Gosport “Viking” Explorer Scout Unit received their Queens Scout Badge from Gary Seymour, on the right of the picture, our District Explorer Scout Commissioner, who has helped and guided them over the last 4 years and has honed the skills that they first received from their Beaver, Cub and Scout Leaders. Peter Moody County Scout Chairman placed the Silver Elephant around there necks.

We have a tradition in Hampshire and that is that the New Queens Scout gets to wear the Silver Elephant, The Silver Elephant is the highest Scouting Award in India and was presented to Earl Mountbatten of Burma when he was the Viceroy in recognition for services to the Scouts of India as their Chief Scout.

His family has loaned it to Hampshire Scouting.

Only a small percentage of Scouts achieve The Queen’s Scout Award and we in Gosport are proud and privileged to award not one but 10 which is a fantastic achievement.

It demonstrates commitment, motivation and leadership skills. The award is challenging, but incredibly rewarding; they have seen new places, met new people and developed new skills.

All 10 where Explorer Scouts when they completed there last challenge, since then 2 of them have become Network Scouts and Leaders.

They will be presented with there certificates on board HMS Warrior at the County Presentation on the 1st September and will be invited to take part in the St Georges Day Parade Winsor in 2012 in front of members of the Royal Family HSN12

Nottinghamshire County Explorers Scouts would like to challenge your Explorer unit to our “Big Game Live” in Nottingham on the weekend of 8th to 10th July 2011.

be £35 per Explorer including all food, transport during the event, camp fees, an event t-shirt and entertainments during the weekend. Cost for leaders will be £25.

The weekend will be based at Robin Hood Scout camp in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire.

For teams of 5 Explorers, The cost will

More information is available on our website www.notts-scouts.org.uk/biggame-live.

Ian Ellis.

Nottinghamshire Explorer Scouts

Hampshire County Explorer Scout Programme 2011 Updated 12 April 2011 - Latest Programme (updates to) always on the County Website

Month May

Day & Date/s Fri 20th - Sun 22nd

Event Bush Craft Camp

Location/Details Lyons Copse

July

Fri 1st - Sun 3rd

Trek Cart

September

Fri 9th - Sun 11th

September / October October

Fri 30th - Sun 2nd

Explorer Leaders Camp Young Leader Training

Q.E. Country Park, Nr Petersfield Lyons Copse

Sct/Exp/Net/Ldr

Cricket Camp

County Kudu

Andover and area

December

Overnight Sat 29th - Sun 30th Fri 2nd - Sun 4th

Young Leader Training

North Hampshire

Denmark 2011 March

Fri 18th - Sun 20th

Training Camp

Lyons Copse

June

Fri 3rd - Sun 5th

Training Camp

Cricket Camp

July / August

Fri 29th - Mon 8th

Denmark trip

Denmark + visit to WSJ Sweden

Don’t forget this year’s Join-in-Jamboree programme ideas HSN13

FANCY A SWISS TRIP IN 2013 ?

This Hampshire County Explorer and Network Scouting event is for young people aged between 14 years and 25th birthday during the time of the event.

The event has been known as Suisse Adventure (2009 & 2003), Hampshire Extreme Venture (1999) and Alpine Adventure (1995), will take place between Saturday 3rd and Saturday 17th August 2013. Friday 2nd to Sunday 18th for some key team members.

KANDERSTEG Kandersteg International Scout Centre in Switzerland is the World Scout Centre of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM). Over 3,000 UK Scouts visit Kandersteg each year, seeking high adventure, international friendship and an opportunity to live Scouting’s values.

The County Commissioner is seeking to appoint a Leader to head this event.

Application Deadline: 12 noon, 7th May 2011 Support Team selection day - Saturday 14th May - 1st Eastleigh Scout HQ See Information and Application forms on the County Website.

We are initially looking to fill 6 keys roles; Event Manager, Deputy Event & Logistics Manager, Marketing & Entertainments Manager, Registrations & Staff Manager, Programme Manager, Finance Manager.

Fill-in the attached application form and get it to County Office by 7th May 2011 That team will then be looking to fill other roles such as; Marketing & Entertainments youth reps x 2, Communications Manager, Website manager, Newsletter Editor, Subcamp Leaders x 12, Entertainment Leaders x 2, Staff Catering/welfare Team x 4, First Aiders x 4, Programme youth reps x 2,

Opened in 1923, following a search by Baden-Powell for a site for a ‘permanent mini-Jamboree’, KISC combines a campsite and chalet accommodation with programme support and an international staff team comprised of volunteers.

The centre is at the southern end of the small, traditional village of Kandersteg and is open throughout the year. More info from: http:// scouts.org.uk/supportresources/2596/ kandersteg-international-scoutcentre?cat=52,206&moduleID=10 Walking Leaders x 12, Drivers x 3 on-site Programme Office team x 3 etc. etc.

You may apply now, if you wish, or signup for further information by using the same form

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+ on tour dates Updated 13 April 2011 - Latest Programme (updates to) always on the County Website

Month

Day & Date/s

Event

June

Wed 15th

June

Sun Date TBC

County Scout Network Committee All Chairs & Leaders Network BBQ + Festival

July

Fri 1st - Sun 3rd

Trek Cart

Location/Details

Eastleigh venue TBC

July

Fri 8 - Sun 10

MAD UK

QE Country Park, Nr Petersfield QE Country Park, Nr Petersfield Essex Network

August

Date TBC

Monopoly Run

An Exotic City TBC

August

Fri 26th - Mon 29th

Beer Festival

Drift Inn, Beaulieu

Gilwell Reunion

HQ Gilwell, Chingford

th

Portsmouth Barbarians Sct/Exp/Net/Ldr th

Waterlooville Black Sheep

September Fri 2nd - Sun 4th

GNet

October

Fri 7th - Sun 9th

County Youth Council

TBC

October

County Kudu

Andover and area

November

Overnight Sat 29th - Sun 30th Date TBC

TBC

December

Date TBC

County Scout Network Committee All Chairs & Leaders Network Ball GNet

TBC

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YOUTH COUNCIL’S SPRING MEET By: Jack Langley

The Hampshire Scout Youth Council met for their second meeting this March, with more districts than there were previously.

We had an exciting and interesting programme for the weekend with talks from a selection of exciting people.

It started with some games to get us all to know each other a bit more, before the main programme started the following morning. We had a session with the county programme team to discuss our ideas before finding out about our new partnership with Nepal. The afternoon saw some interesting discussions about some projects at Gilwell, including explorer empowerment. Steve Peck from Gilwell also came to visit and talked about important issues affecting scouting today

which we all found very interesting. Then a representative from the British Youth Council gave us an insight into their work. That evening some members of the heritage team came to share dinner with us and take part in a discussion dinner, which was very exciting. That night ended with a campfire to celebrate earth hour, it was a very busy but informative day.

Sunday was slightly less busy but just as informative. There was a presentation from one of the youth council members about the scouting magazine before HSN paid a visit to gather our views. Another Gilwell representative came to discuss campaigning and how best to do it which was another highlight. We attempted to film some footage for the 'don't raise our rents' campaign. The youth forum then concluded the weekend where we all shared ideas about how to improve youth involvement in our county. All in all it was a very useful and interesting weekend and I think we're all looking forward to the next one!

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18

25th

26th

1st

1st

8th

8th

9th

23rd

27th

June

July

July

July

July

July

July

July

9th

June

June

5th

June

25th

20th

May

June

20th

May

18th

17th

May

June

15th

May

18th

14th

May

June

13th

May

11th

8th

May

June

National Scout Archery Competition

6th

May

WSJ

Inter-net 2011

County Sailing Regatta

Gilwell 24. 24 hours of activites for Explorers

Gold Dof E presentations

Trek Cart - more info and rules on Explorer website

NSRA rifle Leader training

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

Leaders sleepover workshop

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

Cub Leaders Workshops; diversity and special needs

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

Hillwalking and Mountain Skills weekend (GLSW +Surrey)

Cub leaders Meeting

Event

Date

COUNTY DIARY

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N

S+E+N+L

E

GDofE

S+E+N+L

L

S+E+N+L

All

S+E+N+L

BL

B+C

CSL, BSL

All

AS

E

S

S

S+E+N+L

S+E+N+L

16+

ADC, DCSL

S+E+N+L

For

Sweden

Newbury

Blashford Lakes

Gilwell Park

Great hall , Winchester

Queen Elizabeth Country Park

Ferny Crofts

Mendips

Ferny Crofts

Mendips

Waterlooville

Gilwell

10th Romsey HQ

The Castle Winchester

Winchester

Cricket Camp

Ferny Crofts

Chandlers Ford

Mendips

Mendips

Bethseda, Wales

7th Eastleigh

Phasels Wood

Venue

Ian Porter

Neil O'Sullivan

David Chadwick

Gilwell

Mike Baxter

Paul Shutt

John Dohoo

Andrew Watson

Ferny Crofts

Andrew Watson

Teresa Ginn

Gilwell

Teresa Ginn

County Office

Richard Spearing

Paul Shutt

Dominic Howell

Dominic Howell

Andrew Watson

Andrew Watson

Ian Tombleson

Vanessa Slawson

Tim Beeching

Contact

2011

wsj@scouts-hants.org.uk

www.inter-net.org.uk

hscc@theroost.demon.co.uk

http://www.gilwell24.info/

dofe@scouts-hants.org.uk

www.hampshireexplorers.org.uk

manager@fernycrofts.org.uk

lemoncandy@btinternet.com

manager@fernycrofts.org.uk

lemoncandy@btinternet.com

beavers@scouts-hants.org.uk

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

ian.tombleson@moorfields.nhs.uk

cubs@scouts-hants.org.uk

info@hsac.org.uk

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20th

21st

29th

29th

12th

12th

2nd

October

October

October

October

November

November

December

December

16th

October

30th

September

15th

25th

September

October

23RD

September

15th

17th

September

October

17th

September

8th

10th

September

October

9th

September

7th

9th

September

October

2nd

September

7th

1st

September

October

County Camp. A traditional 7 day summer camp

August

HSX trip to Belize

YL Training Weekend (must have completed Module A)

Introduction to the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

Beavers Paultons park santa visit TBC

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

County Kudu incident Hike

Survival camp for Cubs over 9 and a half

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

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

HSMT Training Weekend

County Pulling Regatta

Survival Skills Weekend

Beaver ADC and Leaders meeting

Emlyn Camping competition

Explorer Leaders Camp

Gilwell Reunion. Wood Badge holders get together

Queen’s Scout Award Presentation Evening

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Belize

Cricket camp

Basingstoke

Wellow

Mendips

Andover

Pinsent

Mendips

Chandlers Ford

Bishops Waltham

Bisley

Windsor

Runways End

Wales

Cricket camp

Basingstoke

Wales

Testwood Lakes

Pinsent

Chandlers Ford

Ferny Crofts

Lyons copse

Gilwell park

HMS Warrior

Lyons Copse

Charlotte Walsh

Paul Shutt

Mike Baxter

Teresa Gin

Andrew Watson

Anne Hodgins

Vanessa Slawson

Andrew Watson

Richard Spearing

Andy Digby (GØJLX)

John Dohoo

Teresa Gin

Fi Durrant

Gene Burgoyne

Paul Shutt

John Penfold

Gene Burgoyne

David Chadwick

Dominic Howell

Teresa Ginn

Les Farrington

Paul Shutt

Gilwell

Mike Baxter

Dominic Howell

Contact

2011

www.hsx.org.uk

www.hampshireexplorers.org.uk

www.scouts.org.uk/dofetraining

beavers@scouts-hants.org.uk

lemoncandy@btinternet.com

dc.andover@scouts-hants.org.uk

cubs@scouts-hants.org.uk

lemoncandy@btinternet.com

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

http://www.hsmt.info

hscc@theroost.demon.co.uk

hants.scouts@gmail.net

beavers@scouts-hants.org.uk

www.pro-badge.org.uk/emlyn

explorers@scouts-hants.org.uk

www.scouts.org.uk

qsa@scouts-hants.org.uk

hants.scouts@gmail.net

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2011

Census 2011

By Frank Wright

Despite the recession, membership rose by 261 in 2010 to 19822, taking us above the levels of 2000 and maintaining Hampshire’s position as the largest Scout County.

However, the gain was far smaller 2002 2003 2005 2006 than last year’s 2004 figures at 1.3% and poses some serious challenges about how we will continue to grow Scouting in 2011.

The Districts are best placed to

County is investing in suppor t fo r developm ent... understand the local factors that influenced the variations in their area, but the County is investing in support for Development with the appointment of Vanessa Slawson as Local Development Officer.

2007

2008

2009

The chart above shows the total members of Scouting in Hampshire showing the excellent 6 years of growth we have enjoyed.

Chart 1.2

numbers fall than grow but, even in those with losses, some Groups managed increases. Some Districts increased the number of Adult Volunteers, but others saw losses and even when looking at Explorer numbers, which grew by 9%, over one third of Districts reported losses.

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The results this year were far more varied, with trends being very hard to discern. More Districts saw overall 20

ls joined r i g e r o m Nationally than boys 0 1 0 2 n i g Scoutin

FOREWORD TO THE CENSUS REPORT

BY THE COUNTY COMMISSIONER

Nationally more girls joined Scouting in 2010 than boys, but in Hampshire only 2/5th of the gains were female youth members. Girls only form 14% of our youth membership but nearly half of our adult volunteers. No new Groups were formed in 2010, but 27 additional sections or units are now providing Scouting. Because of this, average group size rose to 72.3, but there was a wide variation in Group numbers from 256 in Hayling Island to 7 in Ropley. 121 Groups grew but 106 shrank during the year.

Congratulations on another great year of growth for Hampshire Scouting!

Because of all your hard work and enthusiasm throughout the year, 726 more young people in Hampshire have been able to enjoy Scouting, supported by 179 more adult leaders.

Looking forward, let me suggest four overall questions that we, as the leadership team for Hampshire Scouting, should consider and aim to answer:

Hampshire Networks grew by 17 members overall with the number of members who are also leaders increasing by 31. There is however a big drop off between Explorers and Network; theories to explain this include people starting work or moving away to University. It is crucial to retain the interest of these young people, to offer them challenges through Scouting and to encourage them into leadership roles.

Fellowship

a) What were the factors that led to our growth during 2009? b) What were the challenges that restricted us growing even more during 2009? c) If Hampshire Scouting is going to grow by 10% during 2010, what do we need to do, in Districts, Groups and Sections?

up by 18%

d) What support and help should County provide in order to help Districts, Groups and Sections achieve this growth?

During the changeover from Fellowships to Active Support concerns were expressed that we would lose a lot of our supporters, but thanks to careful nurturing the numbers have risen by 18%. As the new model beds in, we are seeing more units being created for specialist support around the County.

Numbers of course aren’t everything the quality of our Scouting is important as well. But where young people enjoy quality Scouting, more young people want to join, so numbers are a useful indicator of how we’re doing.

The Census itself ran far smoother this year and thanks must go to the numerous volunteers in the Districts who have collected, collated and uploaded the thousands of statistics to make the report possible.

Adam Jollans County Commissioner Hampshire Scouting

Good luck during 2011 - and thank you for 2010!

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Chart 5 - Age Distribution for 2011 2500

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Chart 13 - Percentage of Child Population 2011 (Hants, Portsmouth & Southampton)

Chart 1 25.0%

This chart gives us some idea of the % of young people of each age group who are in Scouting

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Beavers Female

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Cubs Female

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Scouts Female

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Explorers Male

Explorers Female

Network Male

Network Female

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Contact: Robert Stevens 01242 240736 (24hr Voice mail) or 01452 700998 (evenings) Fax 01242 240750 email info@sr-mc.org Or send a SAE to 212 Hatherley Rd, Cheltenham, Glos, GL51 6ET 23

What would you like to achieve in your new role?

A better understanding of flexible volunteering and getting people to put it into practice. We also need to welcome people properly and thank them of course.

INTRODUCING......

VANESSA SLAWSON

Congratulations to Vanessa who has just been appointed as Local Development Officer for Hampshire Scouts.

We asked her the usual set of questions about her Scouting life and the results are below.

What is your Scouting background?

Joined Eling Venture Scouts in 1979 after completing my Queens Guide Award and have been with the group ever since. I offered to do a years service for my Gold DofE with the Cub Pack and have been Akela for the last 24 years! I have also held roles as DCSL and then ADC Cubs for New Forest North and for the last 8 years as County Cub Scout Advisor and ACC Cubs.

What are your non Scouting Roles?

I qualified as a professional photographer.

Worked in a photographic laboratory before the digital era and then freelanced doing weddings, theatrical shows and numerous PR assignments. I also photograph the local football team in action.

What is your favourite campsite and why?

Any campsite is good – it’s what you make of your time camping that you remember.

Who would you like to be the next Chief Scout?

Anyone who can live up to the previous Chief Scouts we have had.

Everyone has brought something different to the job. They’re a tough act to follow.

What is the worst thing about Scouting?

Admin type meetings that don’t achieve anything positive.

What is the best thing about Scouting?

Seeing young people grow from nervous, shy individuals into ones who could take the world on and friendships.

What is your fondest memory of Scouting?

Investing the Cubs on the 1st August 2007 – what a privilege. The closing ceremony for the Cubs at H007 was also pretty special.

How do you relax when you have spare time (this is a joke question) I volunteer – ha, ha! I work with Global Rock Challenge - a performing Arts programme to give young people the opportunity to get a natural high from performing on stage rather than using drugs. I also volunteer with the Royal Photographic Society as Chairman of the Licentiate distinction panel.

Where did you go for your last holiday?

Rome – to take photographs!

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What should we set as our target for growth of the movement each year?

It would be brilliant if we could give every young person who wants the opportunity to be a scout the chance whatever their circumstances may be.

What’s your dream vehicle (apart from a new minibus) Chauffeur driven Bentley – don’t think the LDO budget quite stretches that far though!

What’s the Funniest thing said by a Cub: I don’t like Italian food Akela [pizza].

That’s ok I said you won’t want the icecream for afters then!!!

DEVELOPMENT UPDATE

By Gordon Brakewell, ACC Development

Our Local Development Project begun on the 1st April and by the time you read this Vanessa Slawson will have started her role as our Local Development Officer.

Basically her job is to work with Districts and Groups to help them with their development plans in order that we can grow Scouting in Hampshire. This could be by helping a District or Group in creating a development plan, helping a Group to recruit a Leader, advising a Group on how to recruit adults, running sessions / workshops on adult recruitment or by attending an event in a District or Group where there may be an opportunity to recruit both adults and young people.

with Districts and Groups particularly those who would like to be part of the project. Firstly we are asking each District to identify a District Development Champion, someone who is enthusiastic and motivated to help the District and the Groups within it to grow. His or her role would be to act as the link between the District and the County Development Team in coordinating and implementing the many projects that we hope to be involved in within the Districts and Groups. Some Districts have already identified such a person but if you think you may like to be involved have a word with your District Commissioner in the first instance.

Secondly we have created a simple form which we are using to identify and detail the various projects. We have already received some but we are very keen to receive more, so if you would like our help with a local project please fill out the form and send it to the County Office and one of the development team will contact you. The form is available electronically from the County Office and is soon to be placed on the County Website.

We have been planning for this unique opportunity for some time let’s take full advantage of it by working together for the benefit of the young people in Hampshire.

Together we can make a difference.

Clearly the task is a huge one to cover a County the size of Hampshire with its 27 Districts but with your help we are aiming to achieve a significant increase in the number of adults supporting Scouting in Hampshire and this in turn will enable us to offer more Scouting to more young people.

In order for the project to be successful we need to make sure that there is a simple procedure in place that will enable us to communicate and liaise 25

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

ACTIVITY ASSESSOR WORKSHOP I’m organising an Activity Assessor workshop on Sunday 6 November 2011 at Ferny Crofts. The event is open to all County Activity Assessors in Hampshire and other counties. The booking form is available on the County Website.

Please note that the £10 charge is only for those attending who aren’t County Assessors for Hampshire.

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 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.

Foundation Safety & Rescue Training

Dates – 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.

COUNTY NIGHTS AWAY ADVISERS Hampshire has a team of 4 County Nights Away Advisers which support District Nights Away Advisers and DCs. The team can also conduct Nights Away Assessments if applicants are unable to arrange one locally.

North Hampshire – John Dohoo – 01252 843758 North.naa@scouts-hants.org.uk Bramshill, Odiham, Blackwater Valley Silchester, Basingstoke East, Basingstoke West, Andover, Rotherfield Central Hampshire – Mark Dolton – 01962 808452 Central.naa@scouts-hants.org.uk Eastleigh, Chandlers Ford, Winchester, Southampton City, Itchen South, Itchen North South West Hampshire – Bryan Young – 02380 848098 southw.naa@scouts-hants.org.uk New Forest North, New Forest East, New Forest South, New Forest West, Romsey South East Hampshire – David Stemp – 02392 814566 southe.naa@scouts-hants.org.uk Fareham East, Fareham West, Portsmouth City, Havant, Waterlooville, Gosport, Meon Valley, Petersfield 26

Activity Leadership Courses 2011 Date 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 Mountain Leader Award Training/Assessment Single Pitch Award Training/Assessment Hillwalking Permit Assessment (Terrain 1 or 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

23-25 Sept (part 1) 23-25 Sept

Mountain Leader Award Training/Assessment Walking Group Leader Award Training/Assessment Hillwalking Permit Assessment (Terrain 1) or refresher training Single Pitch Award Training/Assessment Mountain Leader Award Training/Assessment Single Pitch Award Training/Assessment Hillwalking Permit Assessment (Terrain 1 or 2) or refresher training

23-25 Sept

23-25 Sept 7-9 October (part 2) 7-9 October 7-9 October

Cost £240 per person

Venue North Wales

£100 per person

North Wales

£90 per person

North Wales

£160.00 per person £10.00 per person

Ferny Crofts

£160.00 per person £10.00 per person + £10.00 for certificate or £5 if BCU member TBA £10.00 per person + £10.00 for certificate or £5 if BCU member £115 per person

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

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 Lakeside Country Park, Eastleigh

John Dohoo john@scouts-shoot.org.uk Joan Veal Joan.veal@isdsc.org.uk

Ferny Crofts

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25 Northam HQ, Southampton 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

£240 per person

South Wales

£120 per person

South Wales

Dave Chadwick 07768 040088 hscc@scouts-hants.org.uk Hampshire Scouts Mountaineering Team. www.hsmt.info Hampshire Scouts Mountaineering Team. www.hsmt.info

£90 per person

South Wales

Hampshire Scouts Mountaineering Team. www.hsmt.info

£100 per person

South Wales

£240 per person

North Wales

£100 per person

North Wales

£90 per person

North Wales

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

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6) Is there any funding available to help me obtain an Activity Permit?

Yes, Gilwell offer financial assistance to those wishing to be assessed for an activity permit, please visit www.scouts. org.uk/permitfunding In addition to this the County operate an Activity Instructor Grant scheme for those wishing to obtain a National Governing Body qualification, please visit http://www.scouts-hants.org. uk/Portal/index.php?module=pagesetter&f unc=viewpub&tid=17&pid=24 7) Do I need any additional Adult Training to hold a permit?

You only need to have completed Module 1 – Essential Information.

8) What happens after I have been assessed by the County Activity Assessor?

The assessor should return to you the assessment sheet with their recommendations given. This sheet must then be given to your DC to complete the remaining parts and issue a permit.

Job done and you can start offering more adventure to young people! *Class C Waters. Inland placid waters no more than 100m wide where surface turbulence is limited. ** Terrain 1 Below 800 metres & above 500 metres or more than 30 minutes from a road. Terrain 2 over 800 metres or includes scrambling or over 3 hours from road.

Area eliminators will be held in the following areas.

COUNTY ARCHERY N O I T I T E P COM 2011

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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NEW SWIMMING RULES

By Mark Langdown

As part of the ongoing review of all Scouting activities, the rules on swimming have been amended. The new, simplified arrangements will ensure that running such activities is easier for leaders. The details can be found at www.scouts.org. uk/swimmingupdates.

The main changes are: Paddling has been clarified and requires no qualification by leaders No further qualifications are required in instances where a lifeguard is provided (including swimming pools and beaches) Swimming in pools and Class C waters are now managed in line with other Class C water activities. No qualifications are required by leaders Swimming in all other open waters (B1 and higher) has been simplified and safety cover can be provided by either: A water activities permit holder (when following the guidelines outlined in the swimming factsheet) Or someone who holds the Royal Life Saving Society Water Safety Management Programme (WSMP) or any equivalent or higher award.

Full guidance is available in the swimming factsheet

CONGRATULATIONS FROM ADAM TO: Gosport Gang Show on an amazing show, from the showstopping song and dance numbers to the dazzling costumes, and from the four-minute panto to the spectacular Carnival, the show set a fantastic pace and quality which kept going through the whole evening and left the whole audience wanting more.

Bramshill Ninjas on their new Scout Network, launched on Tuesday by an enthusiastic group of former Explorers at a barbeque on Hartley Wintney - good luck for an exciting year of activiites !

Roverang and the cast from Itchen South and North and Southampton City on an immensely enjoyable and toe-tapping show, produced by two former Brownie stars of Roverang, and this year including a special scene by the Beavers.

72nd Portsmouth Beavers on presenting Chief Scout’s Bronze Awards and for a lively and enthusiastic end-of-term meeting.

The Heritage Team on a great and busy open day at Hedge End, sharing the rich history and mementos of Hampshire Scouting.

Romsey Scouts and Guides on their St George’s Day parade on a glorious afternoon on Sunday, well supported by both Groups and the local community, and with five Silver Acorns presented to leaders

by Mark Tarry, Deputy Chief Commissioner of England and a former Romsey leader.

L-R Stewart Buswell, Mark Tarry, Jacky Betteridge, Darren Reed (DC) Margaret Cantelo, Steve Woodrow, Howard Chandler

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Meon Valley District on their St George’s Day Parade at Shedfield on a lovely sunny afternoon, for the triple-act by the vicars andministers, and for the games, assault course and tugs-of-wars which followed.

4th Itchen South (Netley) Sea Scouts for their narrow-boating camp and warm welcome to me and the local DC on our surprise visit.

ODIHAM DISTRICT SCOUTERS RECOGNISED

BY COMMUNITY The efforts of five scouters from Odiham District were recognised at this year’s Hart Volunteer Recognition Event held at the Harlington Centre, Fleet on Wednesday, 13 April, which was hosted by the Chairman of Hart District Council, Cllr Colin Ive. The event, which was run in conjunction with Hart Volunteer Bureau, was held to recognise and celebrate the contribution made by the large number of people who give up their time for voluntary work across the district.

Nominees were called up in alphabetical order to receive a certificate of appreciation from Cllr Ives and it was great, albeit a bit of a fluke , to see four scouters in succession make their way to the stage – Jannette McElarney (ADC Cub Scouts and Akela 29th (Pondtail) Scout Group); Dave Millen (GSL 6th and 100th Scout Groups); and Ray and Pat Oldham (respectively GSL and Akela 22nd Scout Group).

The fifth award winner was Dave Owen (GSL 2nd Odiham Scout Group and lately District Appointments Secretary) was unfortunately unable to attend the event to receive his certificate in person.

Parade but it was marvellous to see the recognition being given to our leaders from the wider community”.

Another Scouting winner at the Event was Ray Bunce (GSL 3rd Bramshill Scout Group). Congratulations to all our award winners.

VISITING AGMS AND ST GEORGE’S DAYS

By Teresa Ginn

Congratulations to New Forest south on a very successful St Georges day parade, there were many happy faces as we met in the sun to parade to a small service at Wilverly. Afterwards a BBQ and homemade cakes were welcomed by all and a great chance to chat, well done to all involved.

Congratulations to all in Itchen South district on having a very successful AGM, with a good turnout of leaders and plenty of laughter the event went well with lots of awards being given out. The beaver sign outside was wonderful, and I look forward to hearing about Itchen South’s scouting adventures.

Thank you to both districts for making me feel so welcome.

New Forest South at their open air St George’s Service in the New Forest

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NEW COUNTY COURSE ADMINISTRATOR: By: Martin Rudd

TRAINING MODULES DELIVERED ‘IN DISTRICT’:

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.

By Martin Rudd

Just a reminder that all training modules delivered ‘in District’ (i.e. those not listed on the County Delivery module listing on the website) must be authorised by the County Training Manager.

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

This is done by completion of the Learning Experience Authoristaion Request (LEAR) form available for download on the training website and sent to the CTM at least 3 weeks prior to any date - this includes all M10 - First Response Training run at District level.

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.

Please also remember that only presenters who have, or are working towards M29 - Presenting, can deliver Scouting training modules, although Red Cross/St.John’s Ambulance qualified First Aid trainers can deliver M10 - if in doubt please ask.

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

LEADER TRAINING 2011 MODULE UPDATE

May – June 2011 Modules update Running Likely to be cancelled if no more booked on Cancelled Date

Module Module Title

As of 21/04/2011 RAG KEY G A R Location

Nos.

RAG

FCrofts FCrofts

24 22

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Comments

May 6 7/8

16 38

Introduction to Residential Experiences Skills for Residential Experiences

14

H2

Safeguarding Awareness Workshop

Hook

2

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14

15 14 19

Challenging Behaviour Young People Today International

Hook

8 8 6

G G G

15

24

Managing Adults

Eastleigh

3

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21

13

Growing the Movement (Leaders)

Hook

9

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22

17 18

Activities Out of Doors Practical Skills

South East

17 16

G G

5 7

Fundamental Values Valuing Diversity

Hook

3 2

A A

needs 8-10 to run by 27 May needs 8-10 to run by 27 May

Safeguarding Awareness Workshop

Hilsea

0

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Needs 10 to run.

June 19 26

H2

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CANCELLED

Maybe cancelled unless another 4 by 15th April

DON’T HANG AROUND! JOIN THE FERNY CROFTS BURSARY SCHEME! 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 young people to learn more about running an activity centre with the opportunity to take part in nationally recognised training schemes.

Current Busary Student Jack reckons it was “awesome”. He admitted “The scheme has made me grow up a lot and made me realise what I want to do with my life.”

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40% of your time will be spent working with the Ferny Crofts team and the remaining 60% The scheme starts in September and will be spent on personal development. lasts for 10 months with the possibility of full time employment over the summer Personal development means different months providing activities for the things to different people and to Jack it thousands of Scouts who will be camping meant a lot of outdoor activities training. at Ferny Crofts.

“I have done a lot of Climbing training for walls and towers and recently we all If you want to know more then contact went to North Wales to do our Mountain Leader (ML) training. Then we went to the Ferny Crofts on 02380 845092 or bursary@fernycrofts.org.uk Lakes together for 2 weeks to get some Tom, Rob and Jack will be happy to tell all experience towards the ML qualification.”

Board and lodgings will be provided at Ferny Crofts and a grant of £60 a week is paid to cover out of pocket expenses.

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NEW CLIMBING WALL AT LYONS COPSE

Artists impression of how the wall will look.

One of the of the Lord Mayor of Winchester’s charities was Lyons Copse campsite near Fareham and with part of his donation a new traverse climbing wall (it is so called because you can climb up the wall traverse over it and down the other side) has been installed for us all to use. It is an all-weather kit and is outside throughout the year.

Mick Read will be making the formal opening of the wall at 10 am on Saturday 30th April 2011 where a cheese and wine reception will be laid on.

If you couldn’t make the opening then come along and check out the new addition to Lyons Copse.

Bookings can be made at: http://www.lyonscopse.

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UPDATES FROM THE RUNWAYS END BLOG The roof is about halfway on on the residential block, and final coverings are starting to go onto the multi activity hall. Concrete was being poured to lay the floor of the new canoe store as well today, so all in all a LOT is happening on site.

We had a visit today as well from representatives of the Southampton SSAGO (Student Scout and Guide Organisation) who have booked a camp and residential in for February, taking over the entire site with over 200 in camp. All the representatives were impressed by the work going on and are looking forward to returning in August to see the finished site.

We saw today a mock-up of the final cedar wood cladding which will cover the buildings, and which will blend into the surrounding woodlands nicely.

scout hall will be shut down for refurbishment so the next few months are going to to a tight fit in Harland lodge.

Please bear with us during this time The New Logo! it will pass. To compensate you will start to see the new activities being built on and around Warf Copse – exciting times.

Don’t forget we are taking bookings now, so if you have particular dates you would like to visit, get your bookings in soon.

You can read the blog at: http://runwaysend.wordpress.com/ Bookings can be made at: www.runways-end.org.uk/

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