Hampshire Scout News - October 2013

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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.

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District Commissioner.

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Training Manager.

Downton, Behind The Scenes A Great Event.

Cub Camp Weekend!

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

1st Forres Sandle Manor Cubs.

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County Archery Competition

ONLINE SCOUT MANAGER www.onlinescoutmanager.co.uk

Online Scout Manager is a free tool to help you to manage your entire section or group online - badge records, termly programmes, evening attendance, camps and events, and more!!

It has been developed by a Scout Leader for Scout Leaders. Since its launch at Easter, it has over 6,000 groups and 30,000 users using it. It is incredibly easy to use and is even suitable for the technophobes amongst us!

If you have any questions or suggestions, please email: ed@onlinescoutmanager.co.uk

Don’t Close The Cell Doors!

1st Forres Sandle Manor Cubs.

County Football Champs Chandlers Ford Cubs.

Scouts From Across Hampshire.

Such An Amazing Feeling!

1st Catisfield Explorers.

Scouting For Talent Itchen North.

Queen’s Scout Presentation At The Sea City Museum.

International

Where On Earth Have You Been.

County Diary

Oct - Nov 2013.

Eagle Radio Needs You! Free Radio Workshop.

Chris Packham

Scout Birthday Honours.

WHY DO PEOPLE JOIN, LEAVE OR STAY IN SCOUTING? WHY DID YOU JOIN SCOUTING? WAS IT THE PROMISE OF ADVENTURE, OR THE CHANCE TO MAKE NEW FRIENDS, OR THE OPPORTUNITY TO GIVE SOMETHING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY? WHY DID YOU STAY IN SCOUTING? DID YOU ENJOY THE CAMPS AND ACTIVITIES, .OR ARE MANY OF YOUR FRIENDS IN SCOUTING, OR PERHAPS YOU FELT THAT YOU D ACHIEVED SOMETHING REALLY WORTHWHILE AT THE END OF EACH MEETING? WHY DID YOU LEAVE SCOUTING? If we’re honest, most of us have at one time or another thought “that’s it” and decided to leave. And if you have never left, then probably some of your friends have left. And was that because they didn’t enjoy it any more, or as a result of the politics, or perhaps because they felt they weren’t able to make a difference ?

Over the next few months we’re going to look into these three questions in more detail.

Starting with the Youth Council conference during the first weekend in October, where we’re going to be asking young people why they joined and why they stayed – and of course why on occasions they’d considered leaving.

Here’s some quotes from young people and parents to help get us thinking - from the nfpSynergy report into “Overcoming the barriers to the growth of Cub Scouting”: “I love Cubs because you’re allowed to get muddy and wet.”

“The school banned them from touching snow, because of the concrete playground. They cannot even enjoy the brief moment when there is snow. At school, it’s all “NO, NO, NO”, whereas at Cubs it’s “yes, you can do this.” They had snow there and they went on sleighs and sledges and they loved that.”

Then at our County Conference on the second Saturday of October, we’re going to be exploring in more detail what the young person’s experience is like in Scouting, and how to ensure it’s a really positive experience.

“When we were at Beavers we got two lovely people as Leaders, but then when we moved up to Cubs we got two other people who didn’t look like they even wanted to be there.”

Then we’re going to look at the adult volunteer’s experience in Scouting, and how we can make those experiences amazing as well – here’s some more quotes from the Cub report, this time from adult volunteers: “I wouldn’t be doing it unless I enjoyed it every Friday night.”

“We all socialise, so there is a part that I think a group that works socially works well.”

“It’s a chance to go out and do things and have fun yourself.”

And of course, the real value of understanding why people join, stay or leave Scouting is that it helps us to better retain both young people and adult volunteers – if we can get it right.

Adam

County Commissioner Hampshire Scouting

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D E T N A W R E G A N A M C I T S A I S U T C H I T R N T E S I N D A T U O C S E V I T C A R O F

Meon Valley District Scouts are looking to appoint a volunteer District Commissioner to lead the District over the next 5 years. This is a role for an enthusiastic and motivated person with good people skills.

Meon Valley is currently the smallest District in Hampshire based around the towns of Bishops Waltham, Shedfield, Swanmore and Wickham, but widely known as the ‘greatest little District in the County’!

Membership has grown steadily over the past few years, and there are currently 4 thriving Groups with multiple sections plus an additional section operating in a rural setting in Droxford.

Perhaps more importantly, planned developments in the District will add up to 7500 new homes bringing the potential of considerable growth in membership and a challenge that cannot be ignored.

The successful volunteer will take overall responsibility for the success and growth of Scouting in the District, and will be supported by an active Executive Committee and experienced leader team.

The volunteer post holder must have experience of managing and motivating adults within the voluntary sector, and be able to provide strategic leadership. Whilst recent experience of the Scout or Guide Movements is desirable, this is not essential.

For an informal chat and more information including a detailed role description contact: Dick Whittington at dc@meonvalleyscouting.org.uk or tel 02380 696 509.

D E T N A W G N I N I A R T D E T A C I A DED ER TO BE PART OF MANAG NTY TRAINING THE COUEMENT TEAM MANAG (TMT)

Hampshire Scouts Adult Training Management Team, are looking to appoint a Deputy County Training Manager to lead adult training in Districts in the South East of our Scouting County (along the M27 corridor) This is a role for an enthusiastic and motivated person with good people skills, a dedication to ensure our adult training is at the highest quality possible, to ensure our leaders in the county are professionally supported and give high quality Scouting to all our young people in Hampshire.

This role, reporting to the Director of Adult Training for Hampshire, will be part of a small dedicated and enthusiastic team, who line manage and support a team of Local Training Managers and Training Advisers in Districts throughout the county.

The role will give the potential holder the knowledge and satisfaction that they are supporting other volunteers to develop young people and their leaders to develop our citizens of the future. They will also have the benefit of undertaking quality training them to support this very important County role.

The volunteer post holder should have experience of managing and motivating adults within the voluntary sector, and be able to provide strategic leadership. Whilst recent experience of the Scout or Guide Movements is desirable, this is not essential.

For an informal chat and more information including a detailed role description contact: Martin Rudd on martinrudd@clara.co.uk or telephone 01256 764677.

‘Downton, Behind the Scenes’ On Sunday 22nd September, Alastair Bruce, in his role as Historic advisor on the TV series, gave a fundraising talk in aid of Hampshire Scouting. The event was held at Ferneham Hall in Fareham, and Alastair was supported by Gosport Gang Show and the Spitfires Band from Eastleigh District. It was a wonderful afternoon, full of 1910’s entertainment and music, ending with Alastair’s talk, which contained a real insight on what goes on behind the scenes of a period TV production.

A couple of comments from the audience are below;The many who did not come to ‘Downton, Behind the Scenes’ this afternoon missed a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon. It began with an enthusiastic and lively performance by members of the Gosport Gang show. This was followed by a professional display by the Spitfires – but we knew both of those would be good. What we – or some of us – didn’t know was how highly entertaining and knowledgeable would be the talk by Alistair Bruce OBE. His input to the smooth and accurate running of a period production was amazing – and he told us about his work behind the scenes of this popular series in such an absorbing way.

It was a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon – much better then, well, anything else. You missed a treat!

Jill Sutton (Meon Valley District Secretary) Yesterday’s event was very good - I even watched some of Downton!

Paul O’Beirne, County Secretary Those who did not come to ‘Downton, Behind the Scenes’ on Sunday September 22nd missed a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon. It began with an enthusiastic and lively performance by members of the Gosport Gangshow. This was followed by a professional display by the Spitfires – but we knew both of those would be good. What we – or some of us – didn’t know was how highly entertaining and knowledgeable would be the talk by Alistair Bruce OBE. His input to the smooth and accurate running of a period production was amazing – and he told us about his work behind the scenes of this popular series in such an absorbing way.

It was a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon – much better then, well, anything else. You missed a treat!

Jill Sutton, Meon Valley District Secretary

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E H T S A IT W ECT PERF AM P C U B C E N D! WEEK W

e had an impressive Support Team of Mum’s and Dad’s, some of them veterans and lots of new faces, cleverly staggered through the three days; there were always fresh helpers on tap. We also had two top Scouts!

The Cubs some 28 at the start, arrived at the camp Friday around 5.30 and the fire was lit and we had just enough daylight for a ramble before the tacos were ready. Harry the dog was impatient to be off and the Cubs were soon carefully moving through heavy ferns on Blissford Hill.

We had a quick dinner, excellently enjoyed around the campfire and few songs before tucking up with the sound of owl’s swooping and acorns ricochetting off the parked cars in the lane.

Saturday was a scramble. We had to be at Ferny Crofts, the Hampshire Scout camp by 0900 for bivouac/ shelter building, archery and crate stacking with a picnic lunch somewhere in the middle.

The remains of the afternoon was given over to a giant water slide down Blissford Hill with lots of shrieking as small boys hurtled through a slippery foam of (sensitive skin) washing up fluid.

We almost lost our sports photographer (Mrs. C) when one speedy Cub exploded off the plastic.

There was Capture the Flag, organised by our two Scouts, George and Ben and chicken drumsticks humming from the fire. The highlight of the Campfire had to be Shoeless Dave Roberts on guitar with the sad tale of Herman the Worm and then some Cat Stevens.

The Water Slide… last of the summer...

Every one slept even when a shod pony clattered by at 0300!

B’fast was scramblers with lashing of hot cocoa spiced with cinnamon and then it was finding gear, emptying the Thunderboxes and flag down.

Warm and dry, lots of smiles, couldn’t be bettered. Real Scouting!

CHAS COCHAND, G.S.L. 1st Forres Sandle Manor

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Its not often we get to sit in a police cell, but PCs Robin and Louise, the wonderful community police officers at Verwood were keen for us to have the chance. They were a little taken aback when they looked into the yard and saw the crowd… three minibuses of excited small boys...

“How many have you got?? Robin asked astonished “About 40...” replied Mrs. C. “I didn’t think Cub packs got that big?” Robin exclaimed.

We divided the Pack so that Robin could take twenty and explain police activities and equipment on the Ford Escort estate...

“No it isn’t specially adapted...No it doesn’t go 150 miles an hour and no it has no hidden machine guns...”

What we did see was how important it is for the police officers to have rescue equipment: first aid, bollards, signs, a collapsible ladder, powerful torch, shovel, broom, throwing rescue rope and so on. There was a special device for checking for pink diesel! Farmer’s beware! We did have to endure the siren (sounded like a trumpet winding up…) and the twoes and blues together.

“They are directional!” Robin pointed out as the lights flashed one way and then the other.

Inside and out of the rain we swopped with the group Louise was fingerprinting and got to leap around the cells which were pristine and sensible.

“Do not close the cell doors! Or push any buttons!” Robin pleaded. “We have had Cubs locked in the cells for hours before as once locked...”

Robin explained the booking in procedure and the video camera while Mr. Ed took the finger-printed group outside to see the area car, we moved from the charge room to the interview room and the tape machine where some Cubs read out the script to suspects. We printed the ones in view. Just a thumb print on a special sheet with cartoon figures and no names!

Very interesting to visit…

chas cochand - GSL, 1st forres sandle

COUNTY LL FOOTBAS CHAMP

It gives me great pleasure to report that Chandlers Ford District are the 6-a-side County Cub Football Champions for 2013. It is the first time the District has held the shield for eighteen years.

The team from the 4th Tuesday Pack (Hiltingbury) won the tournament, which was rearranged from Spring due to flooding at the Southampton University Sports Ground, playing in the similar style to which they picked up the District Trophy back in March. Not one goal was conceded in the seven games that they played.

The tournament started with a group stage in which we played four games against teams from Basingstoke and Marchwood. Once again the ‘fearless four’ midfielders / strikers were tenacious in retrieving the ball and bamboozled the opposition with precise passing and clinical finishing. The Lipscomb twins, Chris and James, and Nolan Holloway played in rotation up front, with John McCormack pulling the strings across the park. At the back, Felix and Isaac Chapman-Sheath and Edward Jennings showed great timing and skill to mop up any danger, meaning that Bertie Vokes in goal was left with little to do during the Group matches.

The quarter final was tight affair against Colbury. At this stage drawn matches were decided on the number of corners per team, and with no goals or corners for either side with the final whistle imminent, it was left for supersub Nolan to spare the organisers a headache with a well taken winner.

The semi-final was even tighter against a good Silchester side, with Chandlers Ford winning the corner count 3:2 after a goal-less encounter. Whilst Chandlers Ford were the better and more skillful team, they were indebted to a great two-handed save from Bertie, from what was about the only shot on target for any opposition throughout the tournament!

The final was an extended match at 10 minutes per half, and the first half was once again evenly balanced against a Brockenhurst team, most of whom were twice the size of our forward line! Having been convinced that size was irrelevant if they continued to persist with their pressing game, our boys made their way out for the second half and it was left once again to Nolan to open the scoring. This gave the team the confidence they needed to go on and win the game comfortably 3-0 with further goals (and elaborate celebrations) from James and John.

Needless to say everyone associated with the District, the Group and the Pack is extremely proud of the all the boys on their fantastic achievement.

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The weekend of 14-15th September saw Scouts and Leaders of all ages competing in three disciplines of archery, Target – Clout and Field at Lyons Copse.

Target Archery is ‘normal’ Archery at targets in varying distances between 10yds and 20yds depending on age.

Clout Archery is shooting at a flag either 60yds away for the young people or 100yds away for the older competitors.

Field archery is not in a field, as you would expect, but in the woods – shooting around trees and other natural obstacles; our thanks to the wardens who allowed us exclusive use of the woods ensuring everyone on site’s safety.

Archers from as far afield as the New Forest came to Lyons Copse Camp Site and had a great weekend in friendly competition.

Next Year’s event is already booked – so make a date in your diary for the weekend of 20-21st September 2014 at Lyons Copse for another great weekend.

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Being a Bright Sparks winner is such an amazing feeling, all that hard work getting up the leader board and trying to get to the top!

My dad had seen the Bright Sparks promotion within the Scouting Magazine and had told me that I should do it. So my dad set up a YouTube account and had put most of my songs on his channel.

All I had to do to get in the competition was to make a video of me singing.

Because I had recently been within a recording studio, I had put two of my recording songs into the competition.

The video was made by my dad, I don’t think I would have gotten as far if it wasn’t for his awesome video making skills and actually entering me in the competition.

Because this was the first Bright Spark Project, not many Scouts had known about it, but during the months a lot more people had started entering their amazing videos. Dad and I found the competition very intense but really exciting as the days were going by.

Now the competition is over I am really looking forward to recording a solo song for the album.

This album is a great idea to raise funds for Scouting and I hope everyone buys a copy.

I think that when the Bright Sparks Project comes back again for a new start next year that a lot more Scouts will get involved. It’s such a great opportunity and I believe that any musical talent you have should be put on there!

This is my dad’s YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCoLefpHwkWp06t2KURkY9gw Or just type in YouTube’s search engine “Charley-May Dekker” and his channel should be there along with a few of my songs such as “Right to be wrong”.

I really wouldn’t have been able to win this if it wasn’t for my dad. So thank you dad for pushing me to get this!

By Charley-May (Aged 17).

SCOUTING FOR TALENT

Christmas came early for one group of singers from Itchen South and Itchen North when they were selected to record a track for the Bright Sparks Project’s Christmas album.

The Bright Sparks Project is a collaboration between the Scout Association and Tony Lundon of Liberty X, working together to put out a charity album that groups can sell to fundraise.

Members of the Scouts were invited to upload videos of themselves singing, dancing or playing an instrument to Youtube from the start of June, with the aim being to get as many views as possible before the end of the summer. Everyone in the top half of the leader board were then selected as finalists and judges including Atomic Kitten’s Liz McLarnon and ITV’s Superstar winner Ben Forster picked the acts who would win the opportunity to take part in the recording.

One such group were Hampshire’s very own Ang, Katie, Corrina, Lauren, Suzie and Mike – a combo of harmony loving vocal talents who also double up as Explorer Scouts, Explorer Leaders, Network Scouts and Cub Leaders.

Late September saw the singing 6 journey up to London to record their version of the Dean Martin classic Let It Snow in the very same studio that has housed such modern pop legends as 5ive, Hear’say and Stephen Gateley!

It was a fantastic experience for all involved and another fine example of Scouting providing unique opportunities for young people that they would never otherwise experience. The Bright Sparks Christmas Album is available to pre-order now via the website www.brightsparksproject.com so be sure to get your hands on one quick and support the amazing Scouting talent on offer!

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is a programme of activities for young people aged 14 - 25 in the Explorer and Network Sections. The award involves four activities - volunteering, physical, skill and an expedition with an additional residential project at Gold level. These awards are closely linked to the Chief Scout and Queen’s Scout Award.

Hampshire Scouting have over 1,000 young people register for the award each year and nearly 400 award given out. The whole scheme is now managed online through a system called EDofE which makes it simple for participants to register their activities and upload their assessor report - no more lost record books!

We run an annual training weekend for leaders and young leader 18+ which is taking place from the 7-9 February 2013 at Ferny Crofts. This weekend will include how to get the award started with your group, combined with expedition skills, supervisor and assessor training. The whole weekend costs £55 (including food and accommodation) or you can just attend individual modules.

For more information please see our website at www.hsdofe.org and you can register your interest online.

Please email us dofe@scouts-hants.org.uk if you have any queries.

Michael Baxter, Assistant County Commissioner Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

HAMPSHIRE SCOUTS

COUNTY CANOE CLUB Boat Demo 10:30 – 12:30 & Annual General Meeting (AGM) 13:30 Sunday 20th October 2013 Woodmill Outdoor Activities Centre All HSCCC members are invited to attend the AGM, this is your chance to discuss the current situation of the Club and to shape its’ future. Please come along to share your opinions and suggestions with other members.

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After many months of planning, testing, route walking, video filming and paperwork headaches, on Saturday 14th September the first set of teams for in kudu 2013 set off with a bang (quite literally!) This year the event was organised by Bramshill Ninjas Network, who chose ‘007’ as the theme for the night. In keeping with the theme, the teams were briefed by a video link to ‘M’s office’ and set off at speed with a few gadgets and pyrotechnics. As always, they faced several challenges on their route, starting with a testing orienteering style micronavigation challenge. The other bases included a laser maze (with real lasers, thanks to the Ninja’s resident electronics experts!), a bomb diffusal task, Nordic skis, a ‘scuba’ challenge and a rope swing. All the bases tested the teams in different ways; the bomb base consisted of a logic puzzle to determine which wire to remove from the ‘bomb’, with the threat of an electric shock for pulling the wrong wire (the shock was actually non-existent, but the anticipation was enough to rack up the tension for the teams!). Other bases were more physical, the rope swing required teams to use their strength and teamwork to send each team member in turn flying over a paddling pool, resulting in more than a few wet feet!

The last base was an extended challenge and came as a complete surprise to the teams, taking the form of a fast paced escape and evasion game. The teams were sent into the pitch black woods and told to rescue a Barbie doll (posing as the bond girl!) marked by some glowsticks in the distance and surrounded by Network members hiding in the dark acting as catchers.

The event was won by Hoboes ESU from Waterlooville, who absolutely stormed their way through the night, finishing the route even quicker than our test walkers! In hot pursuit were the winning Network teams: Fareham Lions. We also awarded two new accolades this year, one for best performance on the micronavigation section (won by Hook ESU) and one for the ‘spirit of kudu’. This latter award was given to a team who really impressed us with their determination and persistence over the night, they were found by our rescue team lost, tired and ready to give in, but were pointed in the direction of the next base and ended up walking a fantastic final leg, and finding their way out of the woods without any further errors. This award went to team Scorpion from Chandlers Ford ESU. We hope that everyone who participated in the event enjoyed it as much as we did, and we can’t wait to see what the new organisers have in store for us next year!

Claire Stratford Bramshill Ninjas Chair

Photos: Vanessa Slawson/Nick Scott & James Muehlnickel

HAMPSHIRE QUEEN’S SCOUT AWARD PRESENTATION

Queen’s Scouts summoned to the dock to explain their extraordinary achievements.

Twenty-three Hampshire Explorer and Network Scouts were confirmed as worthy of the highest award in Scouting

by Alastair Bruce, the Royal Correspondent for Sky News and one of Hampshire’s Scouting Ambassadors.

Each participant was summoned into the dock by the youth council members Tilly & Ben, who read out their achievements while members of the jury considered whether they were worthy of their awards. We are pleased to reveal that they were all confirmed as worthy by the 12 jurors and presented with their Royal Certificates.

In order to achieve the top Scouting Award, the young people have to complete five tough challenges over an eighteen month period - volunteering for the community, pursuing a physical activity, developing a skill, undertaking a four day self-sufficient expedition in wild country and a five day residential project to develop their personal skills. In addition, they need to undertake a balanced programme and challenges which cover camping, adventure, international relations, values and environmental awareness.

Hannah Parker from Southampton City spent two weeks in Tanzania helping to build a school, volunteered in all three younger sections, reviewed international films, learnt to row and completed her expedition in the driving rain on misty Dartmoor while researching the myths and legends! Other activities ranged from farm management to kayak instructing, walking up Mt Elgon at 4,200m to helping at a Scout campsite and helping in a charity shop to fire eating.

Many of these amazing young people will be rewarded by visiting St James’ Palace to meet HRH The Duke of Edinburgh and attending the Windsor St George’s Day Parade. Several are continuing to help future generations of young people as leaders with our younger sections.

“Adventure is at the heart of Scouting, and these Queen’s Scouts really took on the challenges and excelled”, said Adam Jollans, County Commissioner. “It was inspirational to hear about all their amazing expeditions, service projects, and residential experiences, and I know they’ll go on to achieve even more in their future lives” Thanks must go to everyone who helped organise the evening - Ray Noice and Ash Wilson for organising the Queen’s Scouts, County Office for doing the invitations, programmes and logisitics, Russ Parke for the catering, Tilly Griffiths and Ben Hibbert for reading the citations, Vanessa Slawson and Nick Scott for the photography, Peter Moody & Adam Jollans for their advice and liaison, Alastair Bruce for presenting the certificates and Box It for their kind sponsorship of the event.

More information about the Queen’s Scout Award can be found at www.scouts.org.uk/qsa.

Mike Baxter Assistant County Commissioner (QSA) - Hampshire Scouting

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Coming up!

Calling all District Scout Network Leaders & Network Chairs to a meeting at The Queens Head, Colden Common on Wednesday 16th Oct at 7.30pm We will be discussing the County Section Calendar, H0014, Support, Motivation, Communication methods and any other business.

A note to the DC’s that do not currently have a Network that they are more than welcome to attend to find out more about how we can support a new Network start up?

R.S.V.P. Kim Rennison, County Scout Network Commissioner - Hampshire Scouting kim.rennison@scouts-hants.org.uk

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WHERE ON EARTH HAVE YOU BEEN?

Still reliving an amazing international adventure? Tell others about it by logging on to Globetrekker: https://globetrekker.scouts.org.uk/ and leaving a report about your experiences.

If you’re planning activities overseas: http://goo.gl/IKZ4KB then these FAQs: http://goo.gl/nLePYx answer some common questions to ensure Scouts’ safety.

Congratulations to Adam Mori and Jess Weaire from Itchen North for conquering Mount Kilimanjaro as part of their Gold D of E. Asa Moore District Commissioner Itchen North

INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP Been abroad with Scouts this year?

Thinking of taking Scouts abroad in 2014 or 2015?

Come to our 17th Annual International workshop to share experiences and expertise.

Saturday 9th November 10:00 to 15:30 United Reformed Church, London Road, Basingstoke, RG21 7NU. More info at: www.hampshirescouts.org.uk/international.php?id=461

County Activity Skills Day Do you want a County Activity Skills Day? If so, then we’d like to hear from you, please click here to complete a short survey. The day will be about offering short sessions learning skills such as bush craft, arts & crafts, map & compass etc. The day won’t be offering adults the chance to learn about activities such as climbing/abseiling, water activities, archery & shooting, for information on courses for these activities please click link:

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COUNTY DIARY

Saturday, October 5 Cty Act Bushcraft Course Cty Act GNAS Archery Community Sports Leader Course (part 1 of 2) AT Residential Weekend (Fully Booked) AT H2 Safeguarding Workshop Sunday, October 6 Cty Act Bushcraft Course Cty Act GNAS Archery Community Sports Leader Course (part 1 of 2) AT Residential Weekend (Fully Booked) Friday, October 11 Cty Act - HSMT Hillwalking & Climbing Courses/ Experience Weekend Exp YL training B-J Saturday, October 12 Cty Act - HSMT Hillwalking & Climbing Courses/ Experience Weekend Exp YL training B-J Cty Act GNAS Archery Community Sports Leader Course (part 2 of 2) AT Module 16 Cty Conference Sunday, October 13 Cty Act - HSMT Hillwalking & Climbing Courses/ Experience Weekend Exp YL training B-J Cty Act GNAS Archery Community Sports Leader Course (part 2 of 2) Tuesday, October 15 Cty Act Pulling & Paddling Regatta Wash Up Meeting Wednesday, October 16 Net County Meeting for leaders & chairs

Saturday, October 19 National Scout Rifle Championships Cty Act County Caving Club - Caving Experience AT Module 24 Sunday, October 20 National Scout Rifle Championships Cty Act County Caving Club - Caving Experience Day AT Modules 5 & 7 Friday, October 25 Cub-Cub Scout Survival Camp Saturday, October 26 Cub-Cub Scout Survival Camp School holidays Net Alton Towers Halloween Trip Sunday, October 27 Cub-Cub Scout Survival Camp School holidays Thursday, October 31 Cty Core-team meet Halloween Tuesday, November 5 Guy Fawkes Night Wednesday, November 6 AT TA County meeting Thursday, November 7 AT TA County meeting Web Domain for renewal Saturday, November 9 AT Modules 9 & 8 (Fully Booked) Bvr Paultons Park KEY - Cty = County - AT = Adult Training - UK = National - YP = Youth Programme

- Sct = Scouts - Exp = Explorers - YL = Young Leader - Net = Network - Act = Activity

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Lake District

HILL WALKING

£170 Price includes return transport from Hampshire, accomodation, food & all activities

NAVIGATION

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Open to older Scouts (13+) and Explorers

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EAGLE RADIO NEEDS YOU! Are you a Scout or Cadet Groups from Hampshire?

Do you want to take part in a FREE radio workshop?

To commemorate the Centenary of WWI Eagle Radio is producing podcasts documenting The Great War, which will be broadcast on Eagle Extra.

We want YOUR voices to tell the story of World War I Our next recording day is on 9th November between 10am and 4pm.

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SCOUT BIRTHDAY HONOURS AWARDED TO

CHRIS PACKHAM AT FERNY CROFTS SCOUT ACTIVITY CENTRE

As part of Scouting’s 106th birthday celebration, The Scout Association has awarded a Birthday Badge to Chris Packham, one of twelve public figures who have inspired young people during the past year.

The half a million members from across the UK had the opportunity to vote online for people who have encouraged others to try new activities and learn new skills.

He received the award at Ferny Crofts Scout Activity Centre in the New Forest from Explorer Scouts Hannah Brackley, Oliver Swope and Henry Harrison.

Upon receiving his award, Chris said: “You’re so fortunate you have the Scout Movement, I mean look at this, Animal Caring, which wouldn’t have been done I would imagine, in the Scouts when I was a kid. I think it was a lot more camping, starting fires and that sort of stuff, it didn’t have the community involvement it does now. What it didn’t have I don’t think, were the minority but important interests. When I was a kid if you weren’t good at sport and you weren’t good at mathematics it didn’t matter if you were any good at drawing or identifying birds, and that meant you were kind of outside of things. What’s great about the Scouts is that it involves everyone, so if you are into looking after animals, or you are into skateboarding, or whatever it happens to be you can receive due credit for that. That’s really important for young people, because we’re not all good at sport I was terrible at mathematics I was quite good at identifying birds and I was rubbish at skateboarding! That’s why I think the Scout Movement has grown to be more encompassing, and more accessible, and therefore more important to helping young people.”

Henry, who presented Chris with his badge said: “I really enjoyed meeting Chris to present him with his badge. He has really inspired me to try new activities in Scouts and be more aware of the natural environment. I was particularly impressed that he was up for abseiling down the large climbing tower – even in the pouring rain!”

Ferny Crofts Centre Manager Donna Neseyif said: “Chris has been an inspiration to everyone here today. Young people come to Ferny Crofts to have an adventure.

That may be to climb, arch, cycle or simply go for a walk in the Forest. As Chris says, and we know well in Scouting, everyone’s adventure is different and it is for that reason we are always looking to be able to extend the activities we can offer young people. With Chris living so close to us in the New Forest it would be great if we could work together in the future to promote a better understanding of our Forest Fauna and Flora to the young people that visit Ferny Crofts, and develop fun activities around this.”

In recent years Ferny Crofts has made a commitment to helping to protect the environment installing green technologies including Ground Source Heat Pumps, Solar Panels, Rainwater Harvesting. We run environmental and sustainability programmes and encourage all of our visitors to be as sustainable and environmentally friendly as possible.

Ferny Crofts Scout Activity Centre e: fernycrofts@fernycrofts.org.uk fb: www.facebook.com/fernycrofts.sac t: 023 8084 5092 w: www.fernycrofts.org.uk