Hampshire Scout News - March 2016

Southampton & Bristol Scouts Unite

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HAMPSHIRE SCOUTS

Open Gold and Queen’s Scout Award Expedition 2016 Do you want to complete your expedition in 2016 – if so please read on....

Hampshire Open Gold is open to all members of the Scout Movement – Explorers, Network, Young Leaders and Leaders.

What? Training, Practice and Qualifying Expedition for Gold DofE/QSA. Where? Training/Practice in Brecon Beacons, Final expedition to be decided by group.

When? Local training for those who have not completed Bronze/Silver and planning TBC. Training & Practice – Monday 28th March – Friday 1st April, Brecons, cost approx £100 Qualifying Expedition – Friday 15th – Wednesday 20th July, location TBC, cost c. £100 Costs include transport, supervision, assessment and group equipment if needed.

How do I sign up for more information?

Please sign up at www.tiny.cc/opengold2016.

All expeditions are run by Scout Association qualified leaders and covered

by Scouting insurance. You also need to register for your Gold Award, which can be done at www.hsdofe.org. If you have any queries, please email: dofe@scouts-hants.org.uk.

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Contents

Welcome to the March edition of Hampshire Scout News 2016 4

#YouShape

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Design the Hampshire County Necker

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1st Romsey Cubs visit Fort Purbrook

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Will you be ready for these two events in 2016?

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Southampton & Bristol Scouts Unite

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Book a Visit from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance

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Tanzania 2017 International Scout Expedition

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Too many people snoring!

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Up, Up & Away!

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A Million Hands

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Finishing touches before February’s curtain call

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Swimming Championships at HMS Raleigh in January

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Thousands braved the Elements!

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Scouting and Freemasonry: Two Parallel Organisations?

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Gone Home

About Us

Hampshire Scouts provides adventurous activities and personal development opportunities for over 17,500 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

U Got news For Us?

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.

Photography Acknowledgements

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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Seven awesome young people from Hampshire Scouting were involved in the national #YouShape conference in February – five as participants, and two as part of the organising team.

By all accounts, it was an epic weekend, with tons of discussion topics and an amazing energy throughout.

You can watch a recording of the livestream of the Saturday morning sessions at http://scouts.org.uk/ youshape - or you can review the conversations on Twitter with hashtag #YouShape.

Or better still – ask one of Ali, Becca, Izzy, Maddy, Tilly, Tom, and Vicky to come along and tell you what went on, and what their hopes are for the future of youth-shaped Scouting in Hampshire.

We’re going to be listening to their ideas and feedback during February and March at our next County Core Team meeting, County Conference, and Youth Council.

And then, together, we’ll be looking at how we can integrate their ideas to help shape the future of Hampshire

Scouting.

But we need to do more.

How do we take an amazing weekend for 7 young people and turn it into an amazing year for 17,000 young people?

How do we encourage real youth participation, not just tokenism ?

And how do we ensure that youth participation is seen as a fundamental part of Scouting’s programme and activities, not just an optional extra?

Start by reading Roger Hart’s amazing essay on youth participation at http:// www.unicef-irc.org/publications/ pdf/childrens_participation.pdf - as relevant today as it was 20 years ago.

Then learn from some of the past successes of Scouting in youth participation, such as Patrol Leaders and Venture Scout Executive Committees.

And finally, sit down on the floor and listen to what Cubs are saying, or shoot the breeze with Explorer Scouts one evening.

You’ll be amazed…

Adam County Commissioner Hampshire Scouting

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Design the Hampshire County Necker See the top three designs so far (sticky dots = votes), if you like what you see, vote for your favourite. If you think you could do better, produce your own design and send it in with your Name, Group/Unit/Network and email address and tell us why you have chosen your colour/s.

Votes and entries to acc.comms@scouts-hants.org.uk Check them out here www.hampshirescouting.org.uk/county-necker or Facebook.com/HampshireScouts or Twitter @HampshireScouts 1 Land Forest Sea, 2 Land Sea Air, 3 UK necker. All with added Hampshire Rose.

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1st Romsey Cubs visit Fort Purbrook 6

As part of the February 100 challenge to ‘get up and down’ the Pack took a tour with Maurice around Fort Purbrook.

drawbridge to see how much of an echo each person could create.

Sam’s Dad was the winner.

The forts on Portsdown Hill were built as a result of the 1859 Royal Commission to defend Portsmouth. The main threat was perceived to be from Napoleon III of France, but this receded soon after the forts’ completion. Due to this they became known as “Palmerston’s Folly” the Prime Minister at the time.

They were useful antiaircraft gun emplacements during World War II. The best bit of the visit was jumping on the

Toby and Sam were invested at the end of the tour.

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Donna Shorter 1st Romsey Cubs

Will you be ready for these two events in 2016?

Cub Scout Centenary Celebration Service & Festival Of Flags At Winchester Cathedral.

Hampshire Guiding & Scouting ‘Making A Difference Together Week’

Date: Friday 3rd June 2016.

All Districts will receive invitations in March to bring 30/40 members (Cub Scouts/ Leaders) to represent their Cub sections.

The invitations will come from Ian Sims (County Cub Scout Leader) via their Cub Scout Leaders, Assistants, Helpers and Commissioners, so watch out for these.

Hampshire’s Guides & Scouts are again working together to make a difference in 2016 during ‘Making a Difference Together Week’ which is Saturday 24th September – Saturday 1st October.

Districts will also be asked to bring as many Cub Scouts flags as they can, so they can be part of the ‘Festival of Flags Parade’ through Winchester to the Cathedral.

Cub Scouts will be totally involved and some chosen to take part in the service – more about this at your County Cub Scout Leaders meeting on Sunday 13th March.

Main timings of evening (can be subject to minor changes): 18.30 Parade/flags form up in Colebrook Street Car Park 18.50 Parade leaves 17.10 Parade arrives at Cathedral 17.30 Service starts 20.20 Service ends

More details coming out in leaflet and web-based format over next few weeks, which will base joint activities focused on a selection of Hampshire Charities that support young people. This will include sample activities to work together on and details about our chosen charities: The Rainbow Centre, Spotlight, Jack’s Place, Honeypot, The Elizabeth Foundation, Toy Library, Step by Step and B-eat.

Although there is a designated week at the end of September, we have no problem in Groups/Sections working together at any time in the year. It should be noted however that any press or media coverage will focus on the designated week.

This joint project has been endorsed by both our President, The Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire and Hampshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner.

Martin Rudd Director of Community Involvement

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Southampton & Bristol Scou

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uts Unite

It’s starting to become a tradition without our Scout troop to camp during the peak of Winter, when there is maximum chance of it being cold, muddy and wet!

Each year I vow never to camp again in January but somehow I’ll be talked into it and something will end up in the diary. I’ve learnt that actually there are many benefits. For example you’ll often have the campsite to yourself and it’s great to fix the post Christmas blues with a camp on the horizon.

In November 2014 Fran our Assistant Scout Leader moved away from Southampton to Bristol to start a new job. She also immediately got back involved with Scouting and took up the role as a Scout Leader for a brand new troop in her new hometown.

We have kept in touch, shared programme ideas and heard about 62nd Bristol Scout’s new troop grow and grow. The young people of both groups knew about each other and eventually we planned a camp for them to meet up.

Last week almost 50

Scouts, 3 young leaders and around 10 leaders had a blast at Ferny Crofts. Immediately Scouts across both groups got on well and exchanged their favourite wide games, card games and scout night activities.

As leaders it was also great to share ideas and hear about how Scouting is run outside our own district.

During the day we were treated to the exceptional facilities at Ferny Crofts such as the crate stacking, gladiator wall and assault course. The Winter made it the more fun with the ridiculous about of mud you can cake yourself in at every opportunity. We had to put up with some rain too, but it made the night hike all the more adventurous jumping over puddles.

So, don’t dismiss camping in January... You may find it hard to beat for the rest of the year.

Luke Hall, Scout Leader 2nd Southampton City

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Book a Visit from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance The 11th Southampton City Cubs had a visit from Hampshire Air Ambulance this week. The lady was amazing and kept the cubs engaged for 45 minutes. She’d love to visit other cub and beaver groups. If interested please keep reading: Dear Leader Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance recently launched a new campaign, Be a 999 Hero, designed to help familiarise children with the basic lifesaving procedure of making a 999 call and to raise awareness of the charity.

To ensure that this message reaches as many young people as possible, we are visiting schools, nurseries and youth groups throughout Hampshire and the Isle of Wight over the next 18 months.

During our visit we will deliver a 40 minute interactive presentation suitable for young people aged 3 -11 which includes take

home goodies for children, a resources pack for group leaders and, in some cases, a surprise visit from our mascot.

At the forefront of the campaign are six super hero characters inspired by our amazing team of paramedics, doctors and pilots, who are everyday real life heroes.

The characters are featured on our new children’s website, Sky Heroes 56, where young people and group leaders can access vital safety information, fundraising ideas, and a news page of local activity: http://www.hiowaa.org/skyheroes56/ If you would like us to visit your group, please get in touch and help us to spread this important life-saving message to children across the region.

Jo Hennessy Schools and Youth Coordinator Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance

Handle, sharp edges taped up.

Reflector

Nail

Half Potato

Can of Earth Split Stick

Nail in Lid Tin

Wire in a Jar

1/2 Tin on a Stick

Tin Can Reflector

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

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

Camp Gadgets - Candlesticks

earn an income from allowing tourists and other Scouts to camp there.

Tanzania 2017 International Scout Expedition

Kathleen from 3rd Romsey and Will from 4th Romsey were in Team Tembo (Elephant in Swahili) stayed in a Scout HQ in Lyndhurst.

The first thing was a quiz where everyone fits on the fact sheet but a name can only be used once, matching up each fact to a name meaning everyone actually had to talk to each other and learn small amounts of information to finish the quiz. It was great fun even if it did get very competitive by the end. The weekend was spent playing team games and getting to know a bit more about Tanzania. The school that is being re-built is, at the moment, in very bad condition.

There are about 8 benches and a few poles holding roof above their heads, not a good environment to try and learn in. The class ranges between the ages of 5-12 and each of them have to learn whilst in a very cramped area. There was also the chance to learn some Swahili. Kathleen said “It was really exiting to learn some of their language as we will be out there for a long time we should try and speak a bit of their language.

One of my favourite words we learnt was “Pipi” which translates to sweets!“

The first training weekend for Tanzania 2017 was held on third weekend in January.

The three Romsey Scouts were off in different directions to meet their new team mates. It was very successful weekend and a lot of fun. Everyone finally found out who was in the smaller project groups and who they would be spending 4 weeks with.

There were so many people at the selection weekend in November that it was hard to remember anyone, there are 25 of Scouts & Leaders in each of the smaller teams so it took a lot less time to remember everyone’s After brain storming fundraising ideas, names. swimming, dodge ball and a very muddy Ollie from 6th Romsey was with Team game of ultimate frisbee they all sat down Swala Pala (a type of impala), they will together watching none other than Toy be redeveloping the Tanzania National Story! The bonding worked, they all got to Scout Campsite. They learnt 2017 is a very know each other by the end of the weekend important year for Tanzanian Scouts as it and had a great time doing some silly team will be the centenary of Scouting in their games before it was time to go home. country. The Tanzania Scouts have been Will said “I can’t wait till the next training given land for a new national Scout campsite weekend where we get too see each other and Team Swala Pala will provide a new again and learn some more about our trip to clean water well, build a new HQ building Tanzania in 2017!“ as well as a large shelter and toilets and showers. The development of the national If you would like to sponsor these three campsite enables Tanzanian Scouts to hold Romsey Scouts or donate towards Leader & Patrol Leader training events, the cost of the project please contact hold national camps and will also help them scouts@3rdromseyscouts.org.uk

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Too many people snoring!

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In spring last year we started to search for a sleepover destination. We had certain criteria: it had to appeal to 6 to 14 year olds (to include Beavers, Cubs & Scouts), accommodate all that wanted to partake and had to be unique. We found our solution, the Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth and to make the event more enticing we would visit Action Stations & Laser Quest at the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. This was going to be special (and it didn’t disappoint).

To raise funds, Budgen’s in Bishops Waltham let Beavers, Cubs & Scouts bag pack for the event. This was an enormous help thank you Budgen’s.

On the day of departure we filled one double decker bus, two minibuses and one large transit van with overnight kit, 24 Beavers, 32 Cubs, 31 Scouts, 1 Explorer and 18 Leaders (almost the whole Scout Group).

Excitement was at fever pitch after all was loaded and we began our adventure.

After a short journey to Portsmouth we arrived unscathed in Action Stations. Before exploring Action Stations we watched an exciting film “Command Approved” in No 6 Cinema within the Boathouse No 6.

Time was then split between Laser Quest / climbing walls / simulator / various Navy related quests – all too soon it was time to leave Action Stations, but all were content and maybe a little tired.

“I liked the film at Action Stations because it was exciting and interesting.”

This was the scary bit, how to get from Action Stations to the Spinnaker Tower

via Gun Wharf Shopping Centre with 88 young people in toe. The line of young people continued for at least a couple of hundred metres, with Leaders inter-spread in between the line to cajole and coax.

Shoppers had to take a second take as we passed by and a few darted in front so as not to be delayed on their route.

We reached Gun Wharf Water Front, turning the corner we came upon the Spinnaker Tower in all its majesty, lit in blue and gold, Soaring 170 metres above us, quite a sight knowing we were to spend the night there.

Our planned logistics worked (moving all bags & kit to where it was meant to be) and before we knew it we were settled on View Decks 1 & 2, looking out on to Portsmouth and beyond, a beautiful sight at night.

Whilst at the Spinnaker Tower, the young people explored, visited the shop, completed a quiz and watched a film before bedtime.

Well when I say bedtime it was more like how long can we stay awake for.

“My favourite bit was sleeping on the glass floor!”

Eventually sleep did happen and before we knew we had to be up, packed and out by 7am… Yes 7am.

We reversed the journey back through Gun Wharf (somewhat quicker now), before boarding our transport back to Bishops Waltham and to be reunited with parents.

It was some trip that will take some beating.

Thank you to everyone involved. I know you enjoyed the adventure.

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Up, Up & Away!

Log Cabin Fire

On Thursday 21st January 2016 the Cub Pack at the 7th Eastleigh (2nd Fair Oak) Scout Group had a pack visit to the Solent Sky Museum in Southampton.

It was a very good trip as the museum opened its doors for the evening just for us to explore the whole place and all the cubs had a lot of fun. The visit helped the cubs gain their Air Activities Staged 2 badge.

This was a very special evening as we managed to invest a new cub and our new leader (Sue Nash) in to the pack. We were lucky as we did one investiture in the cockpit of a Spitfire and the other investiture in the cockpit of another plane.

Crane Fire

Trapper Fire, logs maybe used instead of bricks.

You can see the pictures below from the museum visit, including a pictures of the two special investitures.

Andy Dear - 7th Eastleigh Cubs

Reflector Fire, good for roasts.

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Illustrations taken from Sea Pie by Gilcraft, George Phillip & Son, Ltd. The London Geograhical Institute.

Types Of Fires

A Million Hands

Something that really hit home was when we did the final head count before we left the museum. ‘We’ve only got nine,’ said one of the leaders, counting the heads ... then looked down, ‘Ten... I nearly missed the one in the chair as he was out of my line of sight.’ Us leaders looked at each other and it, only then, started to dawn on us just how conditioned even we were to what we perceive as normality.

The train journey back was a little more eventful as we arrived on the platform with only 3 minutes to get on board.

The train was a 10 carriage effort ... with the disabled carriage right at

the far end. I ran ahead to open the door only to find that the curve of the platform offered a good half foot yawning gap. There would be no chance of wheeling onto this one. A guard was approached who placed a ramp across and delayed the train by half a minute to ensure we were safely on. There was an able bodied person sitting in the disabled space on the train when there were plenty of other seats available. When they didn’t move of their own accord the guard politely moved them.

We thanked the guard profusely for his time and help then headed back to Farnborough where we disembarked and returned the wheelchair.

Each Scout had at least half an hour in the chair throughout the day. Half had the opportunity to be blind for a while.

Most agreed to some extent that the chair was very restricting. Many struggled with wheeling the chair up inclines. All, however, said that being blind was harder as they had to rely completely on their friend’s eyes and guidance.

Our day out was a real insight into how lucky we are. To some degree all who took part went home that night with at least one view or opinion challenged.

Jane-Louise Bassett

Scout Leader, 8th Bramshill

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In September 2015 an eager cast, excited producers and many others set to work on Basingstoke Gang Show 2016. Now, nearly 5 months of hard work later, the show is almost ready. The cast are polishing and adding final touches to the show, scenery is having its final coats of paint and the last sequins being are being sewn onto costumes.

The Basingstoke Gang Show 2016 cast is the youngest ever! Cast members are aged 8-22 years old the average age of 13 years. The cast of 64 enthusiastic scouts and guides are not only an exhibition of great local talent but each and every one of them is an active member of scouts and guides; they are also a shining example of our local youth.

47 members from this inspiring cast are Scouts this year. I would like to take this opportunity, on behalf of everyone at Basingstoke Gang Show, to wish them all “Good Luck” for the show!

The 2016 show has something for everyone in the family, this bestselling amateur production will have you tapping your toes and jumping & jiving. Get your heart racing and stimulate your senses in this popular local variety show.

Basingstoke Gang Show is not just a fantastic show, showcasing local talent. The aim of the Gang Show remains consistent; to enable the cast to reach their full potential. As they develop their self-confidence, self-discipline, teamwork and trust, as well as making friends for life through a truly amazing shared

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experience. Overton Scout, Rosie Holmes, aged 13, is an example of what the Gang Show means to her; “I first got into Gang Show when I was 9. I instantly fell in love with it and made lots of friends. I don’t do any dance lessons outside Gang Show, so this is my chance to do what I love. Over the years I have had so many great experiences and made so many great friends.

The best thing about performing is entertaining people and showing your talent to make people smile, and Gang Show lets everyone show the sparkle in them!”

With the show fast approaching you are running out of time to get your tickets to support a local treasure.

The Show will run from the 11th-20th February 2016 and tickets on sale.

Take a look at the Basingstoke Gang Show website From everyone at Basingstoke Gang Show, we look forward to seeing you in February at the Haymarket!

Kirsty Sayers Basingstoke Gang Show Publicity

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Royal Navy Recognised Sea Scouts Swimming Championships at HMS Raleigh in January 18

After recruiting the help of a willing volunteer parent swimming instructor, Hamble Sea Scout & Explorer Groups once again set their sights on a return to form after losing their winning ways in 2015.

A full team made the journey down to Plymouth with the help of leaders and parents and by the end of the first session had all 6 explorers through to their individual finals and came second in the Line Throw event despite a lot of practice. One scout made her individual final, but the competition was pretty tough for the untried Scout team.

The second day saw wins in the breast stroke U16, backstroke U18 and the squadron relay with 2nd and 3rd in the medley relays.

By the end of the competition we waited patiently for the results, only to be called to the referees office and told that we had tied for 1st place with 1st Corsham Explorers for the trophy. A ‘swim off’ in the squadron relay was agreed and the race was neck and neck until the final length when Hamble won by the smallest of margins. A very tense but successful end to a great weekend.

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Photo: Winter Camp. Daniel Haigh 2016.

Thousands Braved The Elements!

Gilwell Park and Hawkhirst played host to 4,000 young people and over 1,000 adult volunteers for Wintercamp 2016. Conditions were suitably seasonal, with plenty of mud and rain at Gilwell Park, while Hawkhirst became a winter wonderland. With everyone well prepared for the conditions though, there was no stopping the fun!

An action-packed weekend offered participants the choice of over 40 onsite activities, as well the opportunity for some white water rafting off-site at Lee Valley.

Wintercamp 2016 also saw two new activities added to the roster – curling and MAD DROP – both of which went down a treat.

Hawkhirst was also the setting for the first ever Scout 4x4, plus a repeat of the Angry Birds game from last year. And given the wintry weather there was some snowman building too.

Once it got dark the fun didn’t stop either, with a disco, cinema and some campfires of course!

All in all Wintercamp 2016 was a super weekend, and participants agreed: George Ashton from 10th Andover said it was ‘Awesome and amazing.’

Well done to everyone who took part, and a big thank you to the staff and volunteers.

Wintercamp wouldn’t exist without them! Wintercamp will be back next year, taking place from January 6th - 8th 2017.

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That question was the subject of a lecture and book by Tony Harvey who is both a long serving Freemason and national volunteer with the scout association headquarters. His lecture given in 2012 helped lead to the formation of the Pax Hill Lodge of Freemasons in the province of Hampshire and IOW in November 2012. This special interest lodge, initially formed of existing Freemasons with an interest and connection with scouting at some time in their lives hoped to foster greater links with Scouting in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight as well offering grants for equipment to scout groups and districts.

This lodge was to build on the links that already exist between scouting and freemasonry not only in Hampshire and Isle of Wight but across the country where our shared values are acknowledged by each organisation. Scouting at both national and local level has received financial support from Individual lodges and both provincial and national masonic charities such as the Tom Langton Fund in Hampshire and Royal Masonic Trust for Girls and Boys.

Around the country there are in excess of thirty` lodges with scouting and voluntary youth work connections who make up the Kindred Lodges association which works to support scouting and youth work at both local and national level.

The Pax Hill lodge is named after the house in North Hampshire where Baden Powell lived at one time and where the 2015 Hampshire Jamboree contingent left from for Japan. The lodge meets four times a year February, April, September and October at the Kings Court Masonic Centre in Chandlers Ford. There are one or two unique things about this lodge with its singing of the Scout Hymn at each meeting and Kumbya at the end of its after meeting meal. At its April meeting all those entitled to wear uniform are encouraged to do so, it also holds an annual barbeque for members, families and friends.

In April 2016 Tony Harvey has agreed to visit the lodge and give a talk on the title of this article and the lodge would like to take opportunity to invite any adult member of the scout movement in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to join us on Friday 22nd April at 6.15pm at Kings Court Masonic Centre for a brief tour and to hear Tony’s interesting talk. Those who wish may join us for dinner afterwards at about 8pm Cost £18. Please contact Malcolm Thornton e: m.thornton26@yahoo.co.uk or tel: 01489 787 514 to book a place or for more details.

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GONE HOME Kate Bateman went home on the 15th January after a long illness which she bore bravely.

Kate was a Cub Scout Leader in Norfolk and Singapore following her husband John on his tours of duty with The Royal Air Force.

When they returned to Britain Kate took 8th Frogmore and Darby Greens Apache Cub Pack under her wing. She was remembered by Rayner Meyer(Her D.C.) as an enthusiastic,energetic and capable leader who was very proud of her Pack.

She will be missed by friends and family alike.

Colin Dippie, 8th Bramshill G.S.L

INVITE CHIP TO YOUR EVENT Chip is available for hire to Beaver colonies and for appearances at District events being attended

by Beaver Scouts. Chip is self funded, so it is a case of use him or lose him. So lets see him getting out and about around the County.

Please contact Chris Scott for availability and booking at: chris39scott@hotmail.co.uk

COST OF HIRE JUST ÂŁ10 PER EVENT www.hampshirescouts.org.uk

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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

County Badge Secretary Don’t forget you can reach Ann Hall County Badge Secretary at:

e: les_ann@live.co.uk t: 01252 515767

Hampshire’s Largest Kit Store Camping Equipment Climbing Kit Winter Mountaineering Expeditioning Kit

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PRACTICAL MANAGERS’ DAY

A Refresher Day For established GSLs 10am to 4pm , 12th March 2016 An interactive day for GSLs to network with other GSLs from the county, to share tools & tips and provide support for the GSL role.

Planning for Growth Getting the best from your team Supporting adult recruitment and retention A quick guide to youth involvement Top tips for recruiting and retaining youth members Book by contacting Gene Burgoyne on trainingadmin@scouts-hants.org.uk Venue Falcon House, Monarch Way, Winchester. SO22 5PL www.hampshirescouting.org.uk

County Quiz Night 19th March 18:00 Run By Basingstoke West Scout Active Support Entry open to Scout Active Support Unit Teams, Scout Network Unit Teams and Trefoil Guild Unit Teams.

Two course meal, Tea, Coffee, Nibbles Supplied Bring your own drink. £24 per Team of Four Any queries or questions (except for the quiz answers!!)

Please do not hesitate to email: tdavid.cluett@tiscali.co.uk or tel: 01256 771 408

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Ferny Crofts is 40!

Win A Free Weekend For Your Group!* As part of our celebrations we are installing Crazy Golf as a new activity – we need your help to design and build it!

Design a golf hole for the new course and win a free weekend.

The chosen 9 holes will win a free weekend camping at Ferny Crofts.

Entrants need to send their design to Ferny Crofts by either email or post by Thursday 31 March 2016. *Free camping for up to 24 people for a 2 night stay. T&Cs apply.

Come and make a difference at your County Scout Activity Centre

Calling for volunteers to help build our new Crazy Golf course

Working party day for site clearance Saturday 12 March 8.30am – 4.30pm

Design a hole for the course and win a free weekend for your group*

9 holes – 9 chances to win a weekend*!

Please Send Your Designs And Confirm Your Attendance At The Working Party Day To: Kerie Wallace at Fernycrofts@fernycrofts.org.uk Ferny Crofts, Beaulieu Road, Beaulieu, SO42 7YQ