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Welcome to the September 2017 edition of Hampshire Scouts News

4. Martin Mackey, County Commissioner 5. 22nd International & Global programme Workshop 6. 3rd Alton Beavers, Sponsored walk 7. 1st Aldershot Scouts, Craziest Camping Badge at Exbury Gardens 10. Pro-Badge Scout Training Scheme, courses for 2017 11. A Million Hands Challenge 12. Scout Against Malaria 13. Archery Permit Training & Assessment 2017 14. 26th Odiham, Lake District Camp 16. FleeT-REX Explorers, Silver DofE 18. 26th Basingstoke Canal Challenge 19. 1st Aldershot Scouts Group Camp 20. Danish National scout Jamboree 21. Coffee with Team HSX Antarctica, sponsorship event 22. The Big Auction, Copythorne Scout HQ 23. The Dakota Fire Pit 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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Do you have a story or success that you’d like to share? Help us to highlight and celebrate your achievements in growth, exclusivity, youth shaped and community – email us your team’s successes along with any photos to: county.office@Scouts-hants.org.uk, please keep emails less than 30mb, if they are bigger we can share our Dropbox link with you, please get in touch.

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Where we can, we strive to acknowledge the owner or source of pictures used in this publication. We use them under the terms ‘for Scouting use only’. If you would like pictures acknowledged, please let us know the owners name when submitting. Thank you.

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t’s with enormous pleasure that I have this opportunity to write a few words for HSN, my first as your new County Commissioner. Not many people get the chance to be a County Commissioner and fewer still to be Hampshire’s the largest Scout county in the UK - so it really is an honour and a privilege to be the newest one.

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Adam said his farewells in the last edition, but we do owe him a real debt of gratitude for everything that he did for Scouting in Hampshire in the eight years he was County Commissioner.

I’d like to record my personal thanks to him for all his efforts and for the support he gave me as I prepared to take on this fantastic role.

I was asked at the recent County AGM why I wanted to be the next County Commissioner. The answer was short and simple: to make a difference. Working with you all, I’d like to be able to make a difference to the lives of young people already in Hampshire Scouts and those yet to join. I’d also like to make a difference to all the adult volunteers who work so hard and give up so much time and energy to make Hampshire Scouts the success that it is. I hope that what I’ll bring to the role will have a positive impact in many ways and one that will encourage us all to do our best.

In preparing to take on this role, I returned to the question of ‘why does Scouting exist?’ It’s perhaps not a question that we ask ourselves very

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often, although I imagine it’s one people not involved with Scouting might ask me. Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society. There is so much to each part of that powerful statement, yet, in its simplest form, it tells us why we do what we do.

This is underpinned by our guiding values of integrity, respect, care, belief and cooperation which provide the bedrock upon which our Scouting culture is formed. We should strive to live by them, always. If you get a chance, and I know it’s not everyone’s favourite read, I commend Chapter 1 of PORs as a reminder of our purpose, values, method and promise.

It’s all too easy to forget these important fundamentals, but they are borne out of 110 years’ experience and have stood our worldwide movement in good stead throughout our history.

As the County Commissioner what do I see as my main tasks? In order to make the difference that I hope I will, I think I have two which are of equal importance. One is to provide leadership, the other is to provide support, both of which I hope you’ll see me do from the outset. To enable me to do them as effectively as I can, I’ll endeavour to: communicate well; listen to what others have to say; learn and improve myself and help others to do the same; provide encouragement; take tough decisions when required; uphold our Scouting values; recognise the achievements of others through

praise and awards, and; to trumpet the benefits of being a Scout in Hampshire to whomever will listen.

on everything that has already been achieved to make Scouting in Hampshire even better at all levels.

So, I hope that you will join me on my new Scouting adventure even if it’s just out of curiosity! I’m looking forward to working with you and know that, together, we can build

Martin Mackey County Commissioner Hampshire Scouting

22nd International and Global programme Workshop URC Church, London Street, Basingstoke RG21 7NU. on Saturday 11th November 2017 from 10.00 to 15.00 This workshop is Hampshire’s annual networking event to share ideas and activities relating to exploration, global awareness and global concerns. Groups that have travelled far and wide in Europe and elsewhere will report on their adventures and will provide ideas which leaders will find helpful in planning your own trip or contacts abroad.

The afternoon session will be devoted to generating activities within the Global programme zone.

The cost of £10 includes refreshments, lunch and hand out. The URC church is in the centre of Basingstoke only a few minutes walk from the rail and bus stations. Suitable for Leaders, Scouts and Guides. For Leaders this will help you achieve accreditation for module 19.

For more information and to book your place contact Rayner Mayer, International Adviser, Hampshire email: rayner@sciotech.demon.co.uk tel: 01252 873 564

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Sponsored Walk

On Monday 26th June, 20 Beavers from 3rd Alton Kestrel Colony took part in a sponsored walk to raise money for communities in Africa. This event was part of their Community Badge, for which the children completed laps of the local Jubilee Sports Field. The number of laps represented how far a child in Africa has to walk for drinking water, school and healthcare. Over ÂŁ175 has been raised so far which has well exceeded our target and will be used to buy farm animals, equipment and training to help families and villages become more self-sufficient.

Wendy Kilner-Smith 3rd Alton Kestrel Colony Beaver Leader

Hampshire’s Big Jamboree

from 29th July to 4th August 2018 Cubs, Scouts, Explorers, Network & Leaders Come for a week or visit for a day

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1st Aldershot Scouts Craziest Camping Badge at Exbury Gardens On Sat 18 – Sun 19 February 2017 seven Scouts from 1st Aldershot group had a rare opportunity to spend a night camping at the famous Exbury Gardens in the New Forest (a 200-acre informal woodland garden).

The Scouts were working towards a new ‘Craziest Camping’ badge (exclusive to Hampshire Scouting) which encourages Scouts to camp in an unusual or strange location.

Exbury Gardens belongs to a branch of the Rothschild family, a private garden which is open to the public to view at certain times of year. It is situated in the village of Exbury, just to the east of Beaulieu across the river from Bucklers Hard. 1st Aldershot Scouts were lucky enough to be the first group ever to camp in the picturesque settings.

It was a glorious weekend with the sun shining brightly (especially warm for

mid-February). The Scouts enjoyed camping in hike tents with the beautiful surroundings as wells as the opportunity to cook on stoves and short hikes around the gardens. It was a clear night and a great chance for the Scouts to see and camp in a different and unusual location.

Nathan Barham, Assistant Scouts Leader said “Everyone was in good spirits and there was some exceptionally good weather, we are looking forward to more camps throughout the year including our tri-annual Summer camp in Abergavenny (which will include adventurous activities such as canoeing, archery, shooting, rafting, etc).”

You can find out more about Exbury Gardens at www.exbury.co.uk and 1st Aldershot Scouts can be found on Twitter #1stAldershot

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Rise of the Phoenix Only five years ago 23rd Itchen North Scout Group looked to be in trouble with only 3 scouts remaining and struggling to grow.

With New Leaders and a focus on doing what the Scouts, Cubs and Beavers wanted the section and the group have flourished. Winning the Itchen North District Challenge Cup three years in a row.

Scouts have been challenged over the last two years with adventure camps to Swanage and Cheddar, Group Survival camps, expeditions and community projects. They have talked to the world on JOTI radio and been filmed by the BBC. This year is only the second Summer camp in the groups living memory.

The Scouts learned about hill walking and navigation at the Cornel Scout Centre in central Snowdonia. Two patrols went with us and each spent the week in their patrol areas learning basic skills like cooking, navigation and camp set up. The ample wind

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providing the learning around correctly setting out guy ropes and pegs.

Whilst they cooked and catered for themselves they were also challenged with a series of activities including Zip world, Bounce below, White Water Rafting, Horse riding , Beach trips and Cooking competitions.

In the background to all of this was the chance to spend time walking in the Mountains and in this we were supported

by Rebecca Morris from HSMT who volunteered to meet the section and supervise a much more challenging walk at higher levels.

The weather held off for us and whilst some very heavy downpours at times to fill the waterfalls these were infrequent and couldn’t wipe off the smiles.

Several Scouts won awards at the end of the camp including Best Scout. These kinds of camps have always been difficult to put on with children from deprived areas but we have been

able to submit and win awards from the local council that enabled two of the scouts to attend.

The camp was a successful end to an award winning year for the 23rd. However none of this could be achieved without the dedication of the growing leader group at the 23rd. Having all of them working together to cover, plan and execute these activities pushes everyone to do there best

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Pro-Badge Scout Training Scheme is offering the following courses for 2017.

All courses run at the Solent Scout Training Centre at Lyons Copse, Shedfield in Hampshire.

Further information or make a booking For further information or to reserve a place on one of the courses please send an email to probadge@scouts-hants.org.uk Full details are on our website www.pro-badge.org.uk.

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Cubs Adventure Challenge Involves taking part in two adventurous activities and trying six other outdoor activities. Also includes a walk of 1 - 2 hours. Have you tried – water rockets, archery, rope making, or a blind trail?

Scouts Chef Create a menu, light your own fire and then cook several meals, but don’t forget the washing up afterwards. You can earn this badge twice in one weekend both outdoors and inside.

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Cubs Navigator Stage 2 How not to get lost! Come and improve your navigation skills and find our hidden treasure.

Scouts Pioneer Learn new knots and lashings and then put them into practise by building a large pioneer structure. Then you can make good use of them by climbing all over.

Explorer Scouts Pioneer To qualify for this Badge Explorer Scouts will build a scale pioneering model, take a lead role in building an outside pioneering project, such as an aerial runway or an hourglass tower, demonstrate two whippings and two splices, 10 knots, bends or hitches, four lashings, the use of simple blocks and tackle, anchorages for firm and soft ground as well as understanding the need for supervision in pioneering projects.

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Challenge Echo Match Funded Challenge Eastleigh Scout District were recently challenged by their District Commissioner, Dick Whittington, to take on the Echo Challenge. The challenge involved raising at least £1000 toward the Echo Appeal to help fund a new specialist Children’s Trauma unit at Southampton General Hospital.

The appeal was run in conjunction with the Murray Parish Trust who had promised to match-fund pound for pound. In addition, the Government had also promised to match-fund the combined amount which would mean the District’s £1000 turning into £4000 towards the appeal.

Groups and sections chose their own methods with some collecting coins in a Smartie tube whilst others ran a lucky number draw for parents. The DC and District Team got into the swing by carrying out a sponsored ‘Walking the Bounds’ event which involved the DC and his team walking the District visiting every Scout HQ in turn, a total of around 7 miles.

One Scout, Thomas Duff from the 7th Eastleigh, took it on himself to organise his own efforts raising over £300 without any help from his leaders or parents!

In total the District raised £1250, which after match-funding turned into £4500! Representatives of the District attended an event at the Southampton Hospital with Actress Sarah Parrish to mark the success of the appeal which is now close to achieving £2 million to equip the unit which will serve the local area.

Dick Whittington DC Eastleigh Scouts

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Scouts Against Malaria – earn a badge and save a life – Scouts against Malaria is a Hampshire-led initiative within the Global Programme zone to make young people aware of a tropical disease for which there is no vaccine. Some 200 million persons are infected annually and the majority of the 400,000 deaths are young children under the age of 5. By learning about Malaria and what can be done to limit its impact, young people can make a difference and save a life.

Our mission is to provide programme ideas and resources which will educate Scouts in the UK and encourage them to raise on average an amount of ÂŁ5 per person. This will enable Scouts in sub tropical Africa to purchase bed nets which they can then distribute to vulnerable families, help erect them and ensure that they are correctly used and maintained.

In this way each Scout can earn the badge and save a life.

A Scout helping to erect a long life insecticide impregnated bed net for a family with young children, Nyame Bekyere village, Ashanti district, Ghana.

At the Kent International Jamboree held at Maidstone County Show Grounds at the end of July, the SAM activity pack was launched which can now be down loaded from the SAM website. It consists of a set of eleven activities suitable for all sections these enjoyable as well as being informative and educational. Linked to these activities is a resource box with all the necessary resources to undertake these activities.

For further information and how to earn the badge go to:

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Hampshire Scout Archery Club Archery Permit Training & Assessment - 2017 24th - 26th Nov – Lyons Copse, Sandy Ln, Shedfield, Southampton SO32 2HQ. The course starts 7pm on the Friday, and runs through till 1pm on the Sunday.

This is a residential course, with indoor accommodation or camping at Lyons Copse. You will need to bring your own food for the weekend.

This course is a training and assessment course to issue a recommendation for a Leadership permit. The course is focused on training learners to deliver fun and safe introductory archery sessions within Scouting. Permits can be restricted depending on individual performance so that archery with groups can still be delivered, but only under specific circumstances.

The course will be delivered by Archery Permit Assessors, assisted by members of Hampshire Scout Archery Club.

Participants do no need previous experience of archery. Minimum age of 18 or 16 if accompanied by parent / guardian . Participants must hold a current full scouting appointment & DBS for the permit to be completed.

The course will be mainly practical, but will also include some theory sessions.

The course will include a practical and written assessment.

Cost £20 per person, Grants of up to 50% of the course cost are available to assist with funding for the course from the County website: www.hampshirescouting.org.uk/activity-instructor-activity-permit-assessment-grant-scheme/ To book on this course please download the booking form from here: www.hampshirescouting.org.uk/archery-permit-training-assessment-2017/ and the email it to – archery@scouts-hants.org.uk Payment will be expected prior to the course; instructions will be sent on receipt of booking form.

Email – archery@scouts-hants.org.uk Phone – 07704 736518 facebook – Hampshire Scout Archery Club (community page)

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The Lake District camp was amazing!

It was a camp I will never forget.

I loved getting on the train from Woking to Windermere because I was with all my friends. When we got there, 6 hours later, we set up our tents which, let’s just say was interesting - especially for my tent. We did loads of activities a few of which were: sailing, bell boating, kayaking, ghyll scrambling, tree climbing etc.

My two favourite activities were sailing on Lake Windermere and ghyll scrambling. I really liked sailing because we went really fast on the

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boat and when Eleanor and I heard a scream we looked behind us to find one group had capsized, which was very funny – well for us maybe ☺.

Ghyll scrambling was even better. I had never even heard of it before I came on camp, let alone experienced it! Climbing up waterfalls and wading through streams was something I would never have dreamed of doing.

The day after my group did ghyll scrambling we were told that we were going to have some special guests and to our delight Arkey and Q turned up with Peggy to spend the day with

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us. As part of every camp we always have regular tent inspections and 10 minutes before inspection we were told Q was doing it, so we all rushed to our tents to give it double check and our tent was an absolute mess, it looked like a bomb had hit! Another thing we always do at camp at least once is a camp fire and at scouts, a camp fire is not a camp fire without the traditional songs. On the last full day we had to say goodbye to our tents and we had to make our own bivvies to sleep in.

We were very lucky because it didn’t rain so our bivvies were reasonably

dry. When we woke up it was very sad because we had to leave but each and every one of us I think would agree, that we all had an amazing time. We were all very fortunate to have the extraordinary leaders that planned this all for us and gave up a week of their time to make this happen so thank you to you all. Overall this camp was definitely a 10/10.

Millie Strongitharm Scout - 26th Odiham

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FleeT-Rex Explorers Silver Duke of Edinburgh Expedition April 2017 At the start of April thirteen FleeT-Rex Explorers (Odiham District) headed to the Wye Valley to complete a 3 day Silver Duke of Edinburgh Expedition. The three groups impressed the assessors with their competence and team work during the weekend. Two of the groups produced music videos and the other group a set of poetry about their experiences..

Amy’s Expedition My Silver DofE Expedition was a great laugh with my group, consisting of Dean, Anna and Oliver. We all worked well and always got along with each other. Our first day was tough from my point of view, to start with it was our longest walk and we seemed to go up hills just to go back down them and then up again. However, we walked at a good pace and lunch made us happy, especially the machine that was Olly who just kept craving food. Eventually, Dean decided we would play I-spy as a joke, which in the end turned out to be great fun, well until we realised we were lost. This set us back about an hour but luckily, we worked together to find where we were and find our way to the Biblins campsite across a rickety bridge.

After a cold sleep, with many boars making noises in the background, morning arrived. To begin with, an uphill climb to a majestic view point. Day 2 being our shortest walk, we decided to do a lot of filming work for our music video, this was very funny with Anna and Dean’s version of the sound of music. Despite the hard walk in the warm weather, we were the first to reach the wild camp site we were staying at that night. This was despite being the last to leave from the previous one so this meant we could pick what we felt was the best spot to pitch our tents. Wild camping wasn’t anywhere near as bad as I first thought it would be.

Day 3, our final day, and we were all ready to go home, despite this we had a fun day as we went to a small park, ate custard twice and sang a lot of songs on the way to our final meeting point. During the three days, we had collected a range of discarded items: a hedgehog ornament, a traffic cone, a number plate, a cap and a spork (which sadly fell off) which were all positioned carefully on Olly’s bag.

The whole experience was hard work but through the humour and cheerfulness of my team I look back on DofE as an achievement I should be proud of and an enjoyable memory.

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An expedition in Poetry

Matt’s Expedition

Trailing at the back with the rest at the front, I really did feel like the small, lazy runt.

Swallowing dextrose like there is no tomorrow, trying to climb out of the pit of deep seated sorrow.

But as the weekend progressed our moods started to joyfully shift, however I can’t say I would have turned down a lift I started to feel like and intrepid Explorer, putting faith in Hutson with the map, looking like Dora.

We all dug deep and completed Day 1 and Day 2, but then loomed the problem of having no loo.

Georgia surveyed the area-eager to explore, only to have an encounter with a pack of wild boar.

We survived the night without being torn to a shred, endlessly dreaming of juicy garlic bread.

At the end of the day, we survived it all, the only damage being a cut or a fall.

Bronze was a breeze, but Silver required some grit, but when all is said and done it was worth it?

By Matt

Horses There once was a boy scared of a horse But through a horse field our route forced With fear on his face And at a very high pace He ran through the thickening gorse

Wild Boar Encounter There once was a girl in a wood Disposing of biscuits, she stood When she met with one Boar Or possibly four But didn’t run off as she should.

By Jess

By Jess

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26th Basingstoke Canal challenge

The Basingstoke Canal challenge is to paddle 3, 6 or 8 miles in a canoe or kayak on the Basingstoke canal. In addition to this, there is the opportunity to gain sponsors in order to provide funds for our chosen charity Accessible Boating, and since 1998 we have raised a total of £11,536.74. Once expenses have been deducted, the balance of the entry fees are also passed to Accessible Boating.

Last year we raised a total of £320.41, and the Accessible Boating trophy was again won

by Scout Daniel Eccleston from the 31st Amazon Sea Scouts, who raised a magnificent total of £120. Daniel also earned the cup last year for collecting most sponsorship.

Accessible boating is a Charity, which provides boating opportunities for people with access difficulties.

They operate 2 boats for self steer hiring. Dawn is also available with a skipper, Madam Butterfly is self-steer only, and both craft have been especially designed to provide facilities for disabled passengers.

Dawn is a day boat offering covered accommodation for up to 6 wheelchairs and their carers. Central heating for those cooler days, a beverage heating stove, electro hydraulic lift to carry passengers from deck to saloon and a flushing toilet.

Madam Butterfly is a holiday boat having berths for up to 7 persons. Comfortable accommodation is provided with a full sized hospital type bed for a severely handicapped person and many special features to assist the party for an enjoyable holiday.

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1st Aldershot Scouts Group Camp 27-29 May 2017

1st Aldershot Scout troop spent bank holiday weekend at Camp 49 in Tweseldown on their annual group camp. Scouts and cubs took part in a variety of tasks and activities all centred on a ‘Vikings’ theme. 1st Aldershot Beavers were also invited out to the camp during the day on Sunday. There was a mixture of weather with both glorious sunshine and heavy rain throughout the weekend.

The Cubs and Scouts arrived on Saturday morning and were introduced to their new patrols for the weekend. Their ‘tribes’ would be competing over the weekend for the honours of winning the Group Camp title this year. Once flag-break had taken place and introductions had been given the young people were given creative tasks to make the theme come to life... The patrols each made Viking helmets out of card, boats out of cardboard and signs for bases in the woods which featured Runes (Viking alphabet) for the tribe name they had chosen).

Over the weekend the Scouters took part in numerous tasks and activities which combined traditional Scouts skills all linked with the Viking theme. Some of the wide games involved going on raids, Scouts were shown how to build compasses out of corks and then use them to navigate, there were

some fun water activities (including a juicebox boat race in a paddling pool) and the Scouts were also taken on a ‘pilgrimage’ up to the top of Ceasers Camp (and experienced the incredible views).

The Scouters also enjoyed making ‘Viking shields’ on pizza bases to be cooked on an open fire and a ‘Viking’ feast (which included dipping goblets into a Fruit punch which featured different types of Schloer). The camp also featured a traditional campfire on Sunday evening where the leaders and youngsters took part in performing songs and skits to entertain each other.

“It was a very enjoyable weekend for everyone involved. The Viking theme worked very well and the young people had a great time taking part in a very mixed programme. The troop will now be looking forward to their tri-annual trip to Abergavenny in August.”

1st Aldershot Scouts also recently had their first ever ‘beer festival’ for leaders and friends of the group. A fund-raising event which proved very popular and helped to raise money to convert the Scout hut for disabled use. The group will be holding more fund-raising activities throughout the year.

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Viper ESU have just returned from their first foray into international Scouting.

20 of us attended the 2 Danish National Scout Jamboree. We joined 40,000 other Scout representing 48 nations.

Danish National Scout Jamboree

Sailing trip on a Danish Scout boat.

Viewing platform in the shape of the boot

We hosted Scouts from many countries on our campsite and the Explorers are now in contact with new friends from across the globe.

We were allocated a Danish buddy group – They were the Vestamager Gruppe from Copenhagen. What a great bunch they were! They looked after us superbly and even arranged for a us to share a ‘Hog roast’ on the Thursday evening of the camp. They are now planning to join us at WINGS2020 in Windsor – Just what international Scouting is all about...

The Explorers enjoyed lots of activities that included rafting, cycle hikes, pioneering, culture day, sailing and a session on the biggest bouncy castle in the world! We also had a day in the local town of Sonderborg.

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Part of our sub-camp

All of us had a fantastic time and are now looking forward to next year’s international adventure!

In 2018 the Hampshire Scout Expeditions (HSX) team will become the first Scouts ever to complete an unsupported return journey to the South Pole.

They will ski 1400 miles across the Antarctic plateau, battling temperatures as low as -50oC, wind speeds of 80mph, all in perpetual daylight.

We are seeking interested companies to attend our next sponsorship event “Coffee with Team HSX Antarctica”, hosted by The Mayor of Winchester, Mr David McLean at The Mayor’s Official Residence, Abbey House in Winchester on Wednesday 11th October 2017. This date, officially marks one year until the team depart for Union Glacier, Antarctica at 79o S, 82o W. This will be a free event where you can find out more about sponsorship opportunities and hear from the expedition team. To RSVP for up to two guests from your organisation for either 09:30hrs or 14:00hrs, please email oliver.robinson@hsx.org.uk

by Friday 15th September 2017.

The World’s first Scout expedition from the coast of Antarctica to the South Pole and back. www.hampshirescouts.org.uk

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2nd New Forest North (Stanley’s Own) Scout Group Registered charity 1015583

Saturday 21 October 2017 11.30 am Copythorne Scout HQ Romsey Road, Copythorne, SO40 2PB 50p admission

Refreshments will be available Donations of all saleable items needed but only new electrical items thanks.

We shall be taking donations at the Scout HQ on Friday evening, 20th October, between 6pm and 8pm, and on Saturday morning from 8.30 to 10.30 am All proceeds from the auction will go towards a new kitchen for the Scout HQ as part of our “Building for the Next Century” project For more information, please contact Group Scout Leader Joy Sellwood Tel: 023 8081 4102

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The Dakota Fire Pit

Isn’t it difficult to make a fire while it’s windy outside? On your trips into the forests can check the fire hazard of the list because of the next solution we’re going to suggest. The smokeless “Dakota Fire Pit” will prevent the surrounding trees from setting ablaze whilst also supplying you with much needed fire in those windy days. You can easily learn to make one of these. The process consists of digging a couple of holes and supplying sticks. To make sure you got it all right, watch the video featured here. It will show you exactly what to do and how to do it. At the end, you will have a Dakota Fire Pit and your time spent in the woods and on the mountains should be fun, without worrying about the fire! Please make sure it’s ok with the land owner before digging holes for a fire like this.

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15 - 30cm Opening

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Text taken from: http://www.goodshomedesign.com/how-to-build-a-stealth-fire-and-the-smokeless-dakota-fire-pit/

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County Winter Camp

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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 www.hampshirescouting.org.uk/winter-camp-2015/ 24

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Don’t forget to register for your Queen’s Scout Award at: www.scouts.org.uk/qsa If you need help, please email: qsa@scouts-hants.org.uk www.hampshirescouts.org.uk

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Are you up for the Are you up for the challenge? challenge?

Operation Triangle 2017 Operation Triangle 2017

Yes the Eleventh Year of the new Triangle Hike is organised for November Eleventhendurance Year of theand new Triangle Hike is organised for November /19ththe providing navigation experience for Explorer Scouts 18thYes 18th/19th providing endurance and navigation experience for Explorer Scouts

A night navigation exercise A night navigation exercise for Explorer Scouts. for Explorer Scouts.

Triangle is a night exercise for teams of 4 Explorer Scouts. The exercise Triangle is aapproximately night exercise18 formiles teams of 4 country Explorer(longer Scouts.

Theget exercise involves hiking across if they lost!). involves hiking approximately 18 miles across country (longer if they get lost!).

Teams will process along the course as directed, reporting at the various incident Teams will process along the course as directed, reporting at the various incident and checkpoints. and checkpoints.

TheThe Exercise will commence at approximately 19:00 hours on the 18th November Exercise will commence at approximately 19:00 hours on the 18thth November 2017 2017and andend endat atapproximately approximately 0800 0800 hours hours on on 19 19th November 2017.

Teams will have 10 hours of actual November 2017. Teams will have 10 hours of actual walking walkingtime timetotocomplete completethe theexercise exercise from from their their start start time. time.

Costs will bebe ÂŁ25 per Costs will ÂŁ25 perteam, team,just justenough enoughtotopay pay for for hiring hiring aa hallhall forfor running the event and sleeping in plus breakfast. running the event and sleeping in plus breakfast.

Book now, wewe have a strict number of of Book now, have a strict2525team teamlimit limiton onthis this event. event. Given Given the number teams thatthat have applied forfor entry numbers to to teams have applied entrypreviously previouslywe weare arelimiting limiting the the initial numbers teams unit. nearthe theclosing closingdate date more more teams teams per unit will twotwo teams perper unit.

AsAswewenear will be be allowed if space is still available.SoSoplease pleaseenter enterteams teamsearly. early. allowed if space is still available.

Closingdate datefor forentries entriesisis 20 20thth Closing October2017.

2017.

October

competitorscompleting completingthe theroute routein inthe the AllAll competitors required time will receive a Triangle Badge required time will receive a Triangle Badge

For further information, rules and application forms, please contact: For further information, rulesDistrict and application forms, please contact: Peter Smith, Leader - Support, Peter Smith, District Leader - Support, East Grinstead Scouts East Grinstead Scouts at Triangle_Hike@btinternet.com at Triangle_Hike@btinternet.com 26

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