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Challenge – Achievement - Pride I was lucky enough this year to be invited up to Windsor for the St George’s Day Parade of Queen’s Scouts and for the first time in many years, I accepted the opportunity. I’d forgotten how good an event it is. For this one day in the year, Windsor is buzzing with Scoutingwith lots of excited Queen’s Scouts, proud parents, and volunteer leaders meeting up with old friends. The weather forecast had promised rain but despite everything, it thankfully stayed dry. Silver Acorn, Bar to the Silver Acorn, and Silver Wolf holders and their guests are able to enter the Quadrangle at Windsor Castle and watch the parade of Queen’s Scouts as examples of the end result from their many years of volunteering. We had many adult leaders and parents from Hampshire in the audience this year. Scout and military bands keep everyone entertained and then there was silence, and suddenly you heard the parade in the distance as it sweeps into the quadrangle and the event begins. Queen’s Scouts had been practising marching (ha !), perfecting their uniform (ouch !), and meeting new friends from around the country. Then they wait on parade for the inspecting officer, this year the Duke of Kent, Bear Grylls, and Wayne Bulpitt to pass along the rows and chat about their achievements and hopes for the future. A strong contingent of Queen’s Scouts from Hampshire took part in the parade. Gallantry and Meritorious Conduct Award Holders have their own enclosure to watch the parade, and I took the opportunity to chat with some of the Hampshire and other recipients, including the Cornwell Scout Badge holders, who were amazingly positive despite their challenges. After the parade, them and their families had their own special reception including; a visit by Bear. Which was a very welcome new addition to the Windsor programme. The Queen’s Scouts meanwhile entered the impressive St George’s Chapel for the National Scout Service. Led by young people, it focused on using the talents you are given, and came up with a banner to encapsulate what they felt it means to be a Queen’s Scout. Three words; Challenge, Achievement and Pride. The enthusiasm of the Queen’s Scouts then bubbled over, despite the formal setting, and as the organist played Queen’s “We are the Champions” to close the service, with everyone joining in! I hope that of St George’s Day events went as well, and that it was a time of reflection and renewal for everyone as well as being great fun.

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World War 1 – Hampshire Scouting

Jack Cornwell VC, 1900-1916 and the Cornwell Scout Badge April is the month when the Scout Association recognises the service given by its members with the announcement of the Gallantry and Service Awards. The highest of these for a person under 25 is the Cornwell Scout badge, named after Jack Cornwell who gained the VC in WW1. This article tells the story of Jack, his short life and the gaining of the VC, and the Cornwell Scout Badge. John Travers Cornwell, known to everyone as Jack, was born in 1900 and lived in Manor Park, Essex on the outskirts of London. He attended school up until the age 14, leaving at Christmas 1913 where he was described as an average pupil with a quiet and reserved character. After school he worked as a delivery boy at Brooke Bond Tea Merchants and Whitbread Brewery until he joined the Royal Navy. Jack was a member of the St Mary’s Mission (Manor Park) Troop where he enjoyed boxing, gained the Missioners Efficiency Badge and his 2nd Class Badge. By the time he left in 1915 he was an assistant Patrol Leader. Officially the Troop closed down shortly after the war broke out when the Leaders enlisted for War Service, however there is some evidence that the Troop continued lead by the Patrol Leaders. After the War another Scout Leader who knew Jack well described him as a ‘daredevil’ who would attempt any task no matter how hard it was and someone who did not know what fear was. No official records exist but evidence suggests that, whilst

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working for Brooke Bond, Jack was involved in rescuing a young woman and her dog from a river. On hearing shouts Jack investigated and found the young woman and her dog in a ditch about four feet wide and deep which separated the river from a steep bank. Removing his boots and overalls he jumped in to the ditch, brought the young woman and her dog to the surface, handed the dog to some friends of the young woman on the bank and then assisted the woman out of the ditch.

training he joined his first ship, HMS LANCASTER, a training cruiser moored at Chatham whilst undergoing a refit. He remained with HMS LANCASTER for 6 months to complete his training then had a few days with his family at Easter 1916 before being sent to Rosyth to join HMS CHESTER.

HMS CHESTER was a Birkenhead Class Light Cruiser, initially being built for the Greek Navy she was commandeered by the Royal Navy in 1916 and after completing sea trials was commissioned into the Royal Navy in May 1916. Jack Jack tried to enlist in the Navy as joined the gunnery team onboard soon as war broke out but was and was made sight setter on the refused on account of his age, then forward 5.5 inch gun. The gun being 14 and 7 months. Also his team consisted of 10 people and parents were against him joining Jack’s role was to pass information the Navy. Following the events of from the Gunnery Officer on the the war they had a change of mind Gunnery Control Platform to the and Jack was allowed to enlist in Captain of the Gun to correct the July 1915. Boy Second Class Jack aim of the gun. For this he wore Cornwell entered the Royal Navy at earphones. Devonport Barracks (in Plymouth) on 29th July 1915. His service On 31 May 1916 the Battle of records describe him as being 5ft 2 Jutland took place in the North Sea ins tall, chest 31 ½ ins with a fresh between the German High Seas complexion, brown hair and blue Fleet and the British Grand Fleet. eyes. HMS CHESTER was a lightly armed ship and thus not capable After 3 months of basic training of withstanding the gunfire from the he commenced his gunnery heavy cruisers and battle ships of training during which time he was the High Seas Fleet. Signalling at advanced to Boy First Class. He sea in this period was still primarily found gunnery training more conducted by flags and light and difficult than his basic seamanship HMS CHESTER was tasked to training but stuck to it and act as a ‘linking ship’ to relay successfully qualified with ‘Gunnery visual signals between the heavier 84%, Seamanship 70%, Physical armoured and armed cruises of the training – Good, Swimming – Very screen and the battleships of the Good, and Character – Very Good’ 3rd Battle Squadron. recorded on his Certificate of General Efficiency. At 5.30pm HMS CHESTER sighted gun flashes and an enemy light Following this shore based cruiser. This Light Cruiser was part

of the German Second Scouting Group which consisted of 4 light cruisers with destroyer escorts. The SMS FRANKFURT opened first at a range of 7000 yards and quickly found the range of HMS CHESTER. Her third salvo, at 5.37pm, straddled HMS CHESTER inflicting direct hits and sending jagged fragments of steel sweeping across the decks. From the outset the forward gun turret where Jack was stationed received the full force of the enemy fire. Five of Jack’s comrades fell at the first shell burst, after the third shell burst Jack was the only survivor at the gun, still alive although mortally wounded by a fragment of steel in his chest. One dying crew member told Jack to move from the gun to safety but he did not, remaining alone at his post for several hours amongst a scene of carnage. For 19 minutes HMS CHESTER was engaged in battle with 4 German Light Cruiser. During this time she suffered 17 direct hits and much splinter damage for shells bursting adjacent to the ship. 20% of the Ships Company became casualties and many of the guns were knocked out. She was rescued when heavier armed British Battle Cruisers ships arrived and the Germans turned round.

HMS CHESTER remained with Cornwell Scout Badge the Battle Fleet until early the next morning when she was ordered to proceed into Immingham on the Humber. Here she was met by tugs who evacuated the badly wounded, including Jack, and took them to Grimsby District Hospital. There was nothing the surgeons could do for Jack and he died 24 hours later. During this time he is reported to have been conscious, bearing his pain quietly and to have retained his cheerfulness. Jack was initially buried quietly at Manor Park Cemetery however after his story became publically known through the newspapers he became a national hero and was given a public funeral with full military honours. On 15 September it was announced that he had been awarded the Victoria Cross for the conspicuous act of bravery cited as ‘Mortally wounded early in the action, Boy First Class John Travers Cornwell remained standing alone at a most exposed post, quietly awaiting orders, until the end of the action, with the gun’s crew dead and wounded all around him. His age was under sixteen and a half years.’ More details about Jack can be found on the BBC History website and in ‘Sea Scouting A History 1909-2009’ by Roy Masini.

To mark Jack’s heroism and fine example of devotion to duty and courage Scout Headquarters announced in September 1916 that it was initiating a new badge in Jack’s name. This badge continues to be awarded up to this day and is awarded in respect of pre-eminently high character and devotion to duty, together with great courage and endurance to Scouts under the age of 25. They receive a certificate and are entitled to wear the pin badge and cloth badge shown above. Four were awarded in this year’s St George’s Day awards including one to an Explorer Scout in Hampshire.

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Bruce Memorial Prize for Inspiring Others

Lt Commander Henry Bruce V,RN(R’td) JP Memorial Award

This award provides 2 annual prizes, one to an adult and one to a young person (under 25 years) with a Scouting appointment in Hampshire, who have inspired and encouraged others in Scouting. Lt Commander Henry Bruce V,RN(R’td) JP Memorial Award This award provides 2 annual prizes, one to an adult and one to a young person (under 25 years) with a Scouting appointment in Hampshire, who have inspired and encouraged others in Scouting. This could be over a period of time or a “one off” event. The award is a trophy and an award of £50. The winners will be selected by a committee from the Hampshire County Youth Council and the awards will be presented during our Annual review which is held along with our County AGM in June each year. To give you an idea on the sort of people to nominate the 2013 winners were;Young person - Mel Cooper, a cub from 6th Gosport Group with Cystic Fibrosis. Her Akela Lisa Reade said;- Whilst many young people would give up, Mel always keeps battling on, when other Cubs complain that we have walked too far, she’s still going, despite her reduced lung capacity and the effect CF has on her everyday life. Mel is bright and bubbly, and has never once complained about how unfair her condition is. She throws herself into every activity on offer and is comfortable leading the other cubs. Mel is never afraid to make herself heard. We are all incredibly proud of Mel, what she gives to the pack and the way she refuses to let this life limiting illness beat her. She lives life to the full, thrives on adventure, and is a wonderful Cub Scout. The adult award went to Dave Young, who runs two scout groups, 1st Sarisbury Scouts on a Wednesday Evening and Minkies, Fareham West Explorers on a Friday evening as well as regular weekend camps. He has run both groups for about 7/8 years. He has always put his scouts before himself, organising camps, one day activities and evenings that we want to take part in - nothing was ever too much work for him to sort out! We have been to Wales climbing the Brecon Beacons, Canoeing down the River Severn and dragged a trek cart all-round the new forest. Please complete this linked form: www.hampshirescouting.org.uk/news/uploads/Lt_Cmdr_Bruce_Award_ Application_Form_2014.doc with as much information on the person as possible, and return to the Hampshire Scout County Office by the end of May.

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The results of the Active Support Quiz held at Chandlers Ford was 1st New Forest West, 2nd Basingstioke West and 3rd, a combined team of Southampton City and New Forest East. A total of just over £100 was raised for the young people from Chandlers Ford going to the Jamboree in 2015. Well done to all who took part. Sadly, although they were invited to attend, no Network teams entered but hopefully we will see some members next year. The time for the quiz next year has been fixed for February and will be referred to as Founder’s Quiz. Richard Spearing - ACC Active Support

Petersfield District Cubs Sixers Activity Weekend Thirty five Sixers and older Seconders from packs in Liphook, Liss, Petersfield and Sheet enjoyed a weekend of activities based at the Southbourne Sea Scout Headquarters on the edge of Chichester Harbour. As well as discussing the role they play within the Pack, they put forward their ideas on expanding their involvement and suggestions for future programmes and events. Over the weekend they worked in teams undertaking challenges such as dropping a fresh egg safely from a first floor window and cooking pancakes on an almond. The Cubs managed to recognised some of the wading birds they had learnt about as they navigated on a 3 mile hike around the estuary. The evening was spent carrying out a variety of experiments including darkroom photography with their pinhole cameras and making delicious vanilla ice cream in just 10 minutes. The leaders as well as the young people had a very enjoyable weekend in lovely sunshine and all agreed that involving the Sixers in the running of the Cub Packs will hopefully ensure that they will remain within Scouting, moving on to the Scout and Explorer sections in the future.

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Melanie Robinson

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Librarian Badge At Aldershot Library

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n Thursday 20th February five bookworms from 1st Aldershot Scout troop spent an afternoon at their local library in order to earn their ‘Librarian’ proficiency badge. The eager Scouts spent some time at the library investigating and using some of the library resources and facilities owned by Hampshire County Council. Ann Davis, Assistant Library Manager and Volunteer co-ordinator for Aldershot library had organised a tour and opportunity for the Scouts to use the resources which would cover all parts of the badge. Joe, Ashley, Kendra, Aaron and James were very keen to ask questions, get involved in the tour and learn about different aspects of the library and some of the services they offer (some of which they were unaware of). Ann took the Scouts aroundthe

building including the children’s section, the computer room, the military history section, which they seemed very inspired by, and all areas in the main building. The Scouts learnt about borrowing different types of reference books, novels, books on tape and CD, foreign books, magazines and where to go if they needed help. They even had a go at using the facilities in the computer room and were each interviewed by Ann about their reading habits and book knowledge to obtain the performance criteria of the badge. A key part of the badge was to plan a ‘journey with a purpose’ by using any of the resources available in the library. The Scouts all took part in deciding on a destination and using maps, books, leaflets, timetables and also the internet to plan a journey from Aldershot to a destination of their

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choice. The five Scouts had a great time learning about what the local library offered and were all already signed up as members, all bringing their library cards along. Ann and Nathan Barham the Scout Leader accompanying them were pleased to find out what keen readers the Scouts who took part in the badge were, and was impressed with their knowledge of books and literature. _”It was the first time we had taken part in this badge so it was great to try something new. There were so many resources available at the library that the Scouts could use for their research.”

Nathan Barham, Assistant Leader 1st Aldershot Scout Group

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trekking weekend in dartmoor Five Scouts accompanied by two Scout leaders from Aldershot, spent Easter weekend exploring Dartmoor. First Aldershot Scouts have been making trips to Dartmoor for several years and five of the older and more experienced Scouts had the opportunity to spend Maundy Thursday until Easter Sunday hiking and camping on the moors where it turned out to be a beautiful weekend. The Scouts had spent a lot of time training and planning the for the trip. During evenings at Scouts they had been taught survival skills and helped to plan the route. After a long car journey to Princetown, the Scouts got to experience their first day walking. The youngsters were all loaded up with full kit for the four days including clothes, food, stoves, water and tents (a stripped down kit list had been provided so the Scouts could carry everything they took). It was a warm afternoon and the Scouts pitched camp in Fernworthy Forest for the evening. The troop had the opportunity to visit Fernworthy Reservoir the next morning and made it to a total of six of Dartmoorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s famous landmark Tors over the weekend, all situated at the top of hills. The young people also found two letterboxes near Wild Tor and signed their names in the books provided with the hidden boxes. Liam, one of the younger Scouts on the trip had also borrowed a GPS device from home, enabling the group to partake in geocaching along the way and they found several hidden geocache items too. The weather stayed warm the whole weekend with two full days hiking on Good Friday and Easter Saturday and we narrowly avoided heavy showers on the way back to the cars on Easter Sunday

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by ten minutes. The Scouts all enjoyed the walk and kept up a good pace throughout the whole weekend covering more miles than previous years in Dartmoor and the camp was a great success! 1st Aldershot Scouts are based in Eastern Lane and are currently enjoying a varied program teaching them new skills and concepts. If your child is interested in joining 1st Aldershot Scouts please contact us at firstaldershotscouts@gmail.com or twitter .com/1staldershot, alternatively visit our website at www.1staldershot.co.uk.

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PINEWOOD DERBY WINCHESTER DISTRICT SCOUTS The District’s Scout Active Support Team ran its second Pinewood Derby on Sunday at Prince’s Mead School. The event, run to raise awareness of and publicise the District’s new facilities project at its Winchester Pinsent Scout campsite, was attended by over 200 parents and scouts who enjoyed an exciting, entertaining and noisy day. Over 130 racing cars from Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers, Leaders and Parents, modelled within weight and size limits from identical blocks of pinewood and sets of wheels, entered. They competed for a range of trophies and plates and all received a certificate. At the pre race scrutineering on Friday evening, entries were judged in categories of; the most realistic racing car, funniest model, best paint job or use of colours, the most futuristic and the best modelled. Race day opened with all the entries on view in the pit lane. The range of innovative technical design, modelling excellence and shear entertainment madness was exceptional and obviously captivated those attending. With the drop of a Union Jack and a traditional Scouting ‘howl’ count down, Adam Jollans, Hampshire Scouts County Commissioner, got the first of 86 races on the purpose made 6 lane track off to rousing start. At 90 seconds per race and with each car getting three races in which to compete the organising team really had to mimic an F1 pit lane crew in moving the cars off the pits to the starter and collecting back off the finish line without losing any timings data and

knock out stage positioning. The competitors and family members could all see the close up on the start and finish lines on large CCTV screens. They cheered as the cars shot down and along the track. In many of the races there was barely a front nose difference between the cars at the finish, hence the importance of the split second electronic timing to immediately place the cars in order with the computer system projecting the car’s owners and placings onto the screens for all to see. By a simple process of knockout races the age group winners and the ultimate fastest car were determined. It was seriously noisy. The top Pinewood Derby Grand Prix trophy sponsored by Harestock Garage was presented by Gavin Yates to Scout William Redding, of the 14th Group. His car, 178, was a sleek thin bodied polished black F1 style true racer. Of the category prizes the most humorous entry, car 21, in a leopard spotted fur with cat whiskers, entered by Isla Crooks of the 7th Group’s Beavers deserves mention. A new prize, ‘honourable mention’, for a car displaying differing qualities of excellence, innovation, modelling skills and paint finish was awarded to the 1st Group’s Cub Tia Fleming’s for car 143. The day also offered an opportunity to 20 Scouts and Leaders selected on merit by the County to attend the 2015 World Scout Jamboree in Japan to proudly showcase the strength of Scouting in Winchester and attract funding for this prestigious adventure. Andrew Rolt - Manager Scout Active Support - Winchester www.hampshirescouts.org.uk

The Shieldhall Experience Onboard Training Days for Hampshire Scouts 2014. Following on from the very successful events of 2011, 2012 and 2013 we are pleased to advise that this year’s Annual Training Day for Hampshire Scouts will take place onboard the historic steamship S.S. “Shieldhall” (1,792 g.r.t)., lying alongside 48 Berth, Southampton Docks, on Saturday 7th June 2014. The day will start at 10.00 with “colours” on the boat deck, followed by the Captain’s welcome and safety /organizational briefs. Thereafter and throughout the day, scouts will participate in six different instructional sessions set about the ship which will provide both theoretical and practical training on some of the many skills needed in this present day and age for the safe operation of a large seagoing vessel. The day will end at 16.00 or shortly after. The cost of this totally unique training opportunity is just £17.50 per participating scout. There is no charge for accompanying leaders or adult helpers who may like to sit in on the training sessions. Following on from the above, on Saturday 5th July we have our Heritage Adventure Training Cruise which is open to all youth groups and at which we usually get a good mix of Scouts, Sea Cadets and perhaps a few others. On this day, all participants will need to be aboard by 10.00 for the necessary pre-sailing safety and organizational briefs with a view to the ship departing 48 Berth at 11.00. Return to the berth will be at 16.00 and participants will depart the ship shortly there-after. During the cruise all participants will have the opportunity to visit the bridge and the main machinery spaces which with the ship in steam will be a real eye-opener. There will be instruction sessions about the ship on different aspects of seamanship and the possibility exists for the ship to drop anchor, to carry out a man o’board drill or even an “abandon ship” exercise. Our “guest” speaker this year will be Capt., Colin Darch who will recount to the assembled masses his 47 day ordeal after his ship the “Svitzer Korsakov” was captured by armed pirates off the coast of Somalia and he and his crew were held at gunpoint until the required ransom was handed over. With the help of partial funding from the National Lottery we are able to offer this Training Cruise to Hampshire Scouts at a price of just £15.00 per young participant based on a minimum group size of 10, otherwise £16.50. No charge for adult leaders on a 1:6 ratio basis but without of this ratio a charge will be made. There is also a £30 special ticket available for any young person wishing to participate both on the Heritage Adventure Training Cruise plus one or the other of our two Training Days (Alongside). Should Saturday 7th June not be a convenient date for anyone wishing to participate on an “Alongside Training Course” we do also have our Autumn Training Day (Alongside) on Saturday 11th October which is open to all-comers but traditionally there have always been many scouts. Price and details as per the June event. For more information including some details of the training that will be offered please visit www.ss-shieldhall.co.uk and click on the link to “Courses” and “Scout Training Day”. It is recommended that booking be made as early as possible via : Mr Nigel Philpott, Ticket Manager. Tel: 0844 3572 329 or go to tickets@ss-shieldhall.co.uk Should any Scout Group or Section wish to make a ship visit / tour of S.S. “Shieldhall” arrangements can be made via Richard Jarvis, Youth Training Co-ordinator at r.jarvis296@btinternet.com Such visits are usually of relatively short duration and involve no specific training other than a general tour / over-view of the ship and her “modus operandi” but all are welcome. 14

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OR F RED A BE PREPDVENTURE. LIFE’S A Using social media to develop Scouting - Wednesday 21st May - 8pm to 9pm Want to understand the basics behind social media? Sign up online for a webinar to explain how to use social networks to develop, with specific details on how to use Facebook and Twitter. http://goo.. gl/P0d4ez Media and communications workshops Brush up on your brand, writing, planning and the use of social media at the one day workshop open to adults in Scouting. Book up for Saturday 17th May in London, Saturday 28th June in West Yorkshire and Saturday 13th September in Somerset. Book your place online at: scouts.org.uk/commsday Ray Noice acc.comms@scouts-hants.org.uk

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As you know, Mike and I have been shortlisted to receive the ‘Unsung Hero’ award in this year’s Destination Basingstoke Place to be Proud of Awards. We are one of three on the short list. Result is now down to a public ‘on-line’ vote. http://www.destinationbasingstoke.co.uk/?page=UnsungHero2012 There was something in last week’s Bulletin but no mention was made of our surname so many will not be aware who ‘Beryl and Mike’ might refer to. www.hampshirescouts.org.uk

The Nineteenth Annual 4th NFN Eling Sea Scouts

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Donkey Races

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Panning for Gold

Inflatable Slides

Tote Facility

Refreshments

Coconut Shy

Bouncy Castle Barbecue

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14th Aldershot Trench Sleepover

The 14th Aldershot spent 24 hours recreating what life would have been like for a British soldier during the 1st World War. The scouts were shown the uniform they would have worn and told how they spent their days and nights. Then the scouts helped to repair the trench with the help of Andy Robertshaw who is the owner and creator of them. Andy was a teacher and is an expert on life during the great war who helps out at the BBC and also helped and starred in the film the War horse. Once the scouts had finished repairing the trench it was time for tea. Once tea was done and washed up it was time to be but on guard duty where they were spilt up in to 3 patrols and had to guard 3 parts of the trench, their guard duty finished at 10pm and they were glad to go to bed. The scouts spent the next morning packing away but they did find time to invest a new scout in the trench which was a first. They all arrived back at the scout hut very tired and muddy but full of stories to tell their friends and family. The 14th Aldershot would like to thank Andy Robertshaw for giving up his time and trenches and for letting us be the first scout group to spend then the night at his trench. Paul Stillwell - Assistant Scout Leader www.hampshirescouts.org.uk

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n 6th April 2014 five young volunteers from 1st Aldershot Scout troop spent the morning taking part in building a ‘War Horse’ at Aldershot Military Museum. Max, James, Joe, Owen and James assisted Judith Needham willow weaving tutor at Aldershot West End Centre, helped to make a start in building a life-size horse sculpture. Several troops from around the area will be helping to build the statue but 1st Aldershot were the first to take part in the project.

Among its many artefacts the museum houses; a collection of modern military vehicles, and the willow horse will sit on a grass bank overlooking their Chieftain and Challenger tanks and will be one of the first objects visitors see as they enter. Aldershot, the “Home of the British Army” has a played a significant role in the use of horses by the military since the 1850s when it became the home of the 1st Cavalry Brigade who were housed in three specially built barracks, Beaumont, Warburg and Willems. Judith showed the Scouts the plan for the sculpture and supervised them as they starting digging holes and planting willow against a horse-shaped frame. After the willow weaving session the Scouts had the opportunity to view the exhibits on display at the museum. Some of the volunteers very kindly allowed them to experience holding weapons owned by the museum, dress up in military uniforms and lent them GPS trackers and a worksheet to navigate around the museum using clues. The Scouts had a great time and loved some of the interactive stands at the museum, it was a great opportunity for them to see some of the background and military history of the local area and be involved in what will become a prominent feature of the museum.

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If you think you’re up for the challenge come and camp down at Cricket Campsite for an exhilarating zombie camp. This Camp will revolve solely around being in a zombie apocalypse, you will be transported to this era and made to face challenges you would normally encounter along the way. These consist of a zombie attack having to fend them off with a catapult of your creation, and an assault course on the run from a zombie. You will also obviously need supplies on this adventure and again a challenge will be set with the reward of your food. This is a guaranteed weekend of enjoyment, though at the end, your human status can’t be definite. For more information E-mail: zombiecamp@outlook.com

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Is your Default Location set to the District/Group/Section of your main Scouting role?

If you are not registered as a user on the membership system, go to scouts.org.uk. Click on Member’s Area and then on the Sign In button. On the left-hand side of the sign in window is a link to allow you to register. All you need is your membership number (its on your membership card) your name and your date of birth. If everyone quickly checks their own records then when we transfer them into Compass they will be correct and you will be able to access all the appropriate features for your role. Mike Kerrigan - Compass Champion www.hampshirescouts.org.uk

4 1 0 2 e r u t Ad+Ven xpeditions (HSX) cout E

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This Easter 28 Explorers, Network and Scout Active Support members return to Great Tower for the annual HSX Ad+Venture weekend. Which was an amazing weekend of adventurous activities in the Lake District Fells. Arriving in the Lakes on Thursday the team members enjoyed 3 full days of high adventure splitting into different groups each day to experience different activities and areas of the Lake District. Good Friday saw three groups go out to Blencathra ascending via Sharp edge, Hevelllyn, leg 2 of the Bob Graham Round and some multi pitch climbing on Dow Crag! Saturday saw the second day of breathtaking weather, with groups heading into the Langdales to enjoy climbing and walking in the blistering sunshine. Easter Sunday saw groups going climbing in the Borrowdale Valley, scrambling on Black Cove crags and the classic round walk of the Kentmere Ring. The weekend was supported by our cook team and logistics team who enjoyed the weather visiting castles, nature reserves and local tea shops! Event director, Clare Symonds said “The weekend was a great success with all members of the event challenging themselves in the mountains and enjoying the stunning scenery” Daniel, an Explorer Scout from Oakley who was attending his first HSX trip, summited Hevelllyn, climbed HVS and completed a grade 2 scramble. Talking about the weekend he said it was “his best Scout camp ever” and can’t wait till the next training weekend! All in all another successful weekend in the Lake District and we’re all looking forward to our next adventure. If you’d like to know more about HSX or would like to sign up to one of our upcoming events please visit: www.hsx.org.uk or e-mail chris.slater@hsx.org.uk. 20

May 2014

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Isle of Wight Revolution is a theme based 5 day national Explorer and Network activity camp held on the Isle of Wight every Easter weekend. The camp has been building in success every year and is now in it’s 20th year with several hundred people attending each year! There are 3 full days of activities and 4 themed evenings of entertainment with big campfires each night. Who? This year Winchester Jagers, Portsmouth Armada and Southampton Duck networks plus Endeavour Explorers joined forces for this unforgettable trip!

Why it’s so good?

Incredible activities; No year is ever the same, the activities and themes change every year- this year we were treated to; Rib Rides, Power Kites, Modern Jive, laser clay shooting, mountain biking, drum workshop, outdoor laser quest, Segways, water polo and bagot stack workout! Outstanding value for money. Only £54 for the 5 day trip + food and transport (£26 for leaders not participating). My Winchester Network group of 5 thriftily only spent £100 overall each inc camp fee, food, ferry, fuel- bargain! Wonderful friendships. People just keep coming back! Catch up with friends from other units across the country made on previous trips and meet new people! Next Year! People come from all over for this camp, including groups from Scotland! We are the closest neighbouring county for this trip (literally across the water) and I would love to see more Hampshire Explorers and Network at this trip next Easter- as it is not only an amazing trip each year but it is a great link-up event for Explorers moving on to Network. Consider it for your diaries! Check out the website: http:/ /www.iowrevolution.org

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Network Paintballing in April was a great success!

I was moving the paintballs were travel around 100mph lol. So even one winging you hurts! Heather Harding - Portsmouth Armada Network

Coming up... Date

Who

tbc June 8th July

Sausage Fest

Black Sheep - Waterlooville

Raft Race

Sharks - Gosport

10th-16th August

H0014

Budens Scout Campsite

20th-21st September

County Kudu

Black Sheep - Waterlooville

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Hampshire Scout Network e: scout.network@Scouts-hants.org.uk fb: http://goo.gl/aRdYoM (Scout Network Hampshire) t: 02380 847847 w: www.hampshirescouts.org.uk/network

May 2014

Tips & Tricks

Scout Print Centre

Tips and Tricks for you from the Corporate Communications team, many thanks to Chris James for putting this together. What is the Scout Print Centre? The Scout Print Centre is an online service available to all staff and adult members of the movement. It allows you to create branded communications without the need to own fonts, specialist software and without design expertise. Materials can be saved as a PDF or printed using our print partner N2 Visual Communications Ltd. Is there any cost? There is no cost to create a PDF, but if you place a print order, there will be a charge advised on screen. Please check with your manager before ordering any paid-for item. How do I access it? Log in at www.scouts.org.uk/brand using your normal username and password. Then click on the green ‘Print Centre’ button on the bottom left hand side of your screen. You can also access it from the My Tools menu on www.scouts.org.uk after you have logged in. How does it work? You select a template then adapt and personalise it with your own personal details. You have your own account and the items that you create and kept in your shopping basket after you have created and saved them.

What can I create? You can create your own branded flyers, posters, banners, car stickers, stationery, documents, balloons, certificates, folders thank you cards, event invitations and much more. How do I get started? Click on the category your require in ‘Materials’, such as ‘Posters and Flyers’. Then select your template such as Custom Poster or Flyer. This particular product allows you to insert your own headline, text and you can choose from a wide variety of images. You can save a draft at anytime by clicking ‘Save Draft’ when you will be invited to name the product. It will be saved in your shopping basket and you can edit it from there by clicking ‘Edit’. After you have created your poster, follow the on screen prompts, and click ‘Next Step.’ You can now choose a size and order quantity. If you are only creating a PDF, then select 1 as the quantity, then click ‘Add to Shopping Basket.’ From here you can either proceed to check out to collect your item, or continue shopping. You can create the PDF at any time using PDF preview and saving this to your PC. If you have ordered an image (such as a Video Slide or a personalised logo) click on the Orders tab and you will see this in the list. Press F5 to refresh the page and then click on the file name to down load to your computer.

Don’t lose your work! Please note that the Scout Print Centre will ‘time out’ after half an hour, so ensure all items are regularly saved. What other branded materials are available? A wide variety of Word templates, branded materials and artwork is available at www.scouts.org.uk/brand Click on the Tools and Resources tab then Download area to see a list. How do we promote this to members? We send regular updates in Scouting Plus and in Scouting magazine. There are currently around 23,000 regular users. What things are particularly useful? The multi-page document template on the Print Centre allows you to create a branded brochure, with your own personalised cover. The Video Slides allow you to create your own text in the Serif font, without the need to have it installed on your computer. The Billboard facility allows you to create your own ad for Scouting! The branded Word templates are available at http://goo.gl/DHC4QH Scout logos are available at http:// goo.gl/FwU709 Section branding and guidelines are available at http://goo.gl/udbzXp

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h t u o m s t r Po Fun Day

Portsmouth Scouts held a Fun Day at 53rd Highslopes Community Hall. There was a climbing frame built from timber poles and rope, camp fire cooking, bouncy castle, games, raffles and a BBQ. About 250 people turned out despite the poor weather. The object besides having fun was to raise money to help send our two chosen Scout representatives to the World Jamboree in Japan next year.

May 2014

Hampshire Scouts Suisse Adventure 2016 Winter What is it?

A one week expedition to Our Chalet International Guide Centre, Adelboden in the heart of the Swiss Alps, for Hampshire Explorer Scouts alongside Hampshire Scout Network.

When is it?

13th - 21st February 2016 - Half Term week

Who can go?

There are a limited amount of places available to both Explorer Scouts & Scout Network. You will need to be aged 14 - 24 on the 13th February 2016.

What activities? - Skiing/snowboarding (including lessons) -

Cross Country Skiing

- Curling - Sledging -

Snow shoe hiking

Igloo building

Ice skating

Cost?

ÂŁ999 per person. Includes return coach to Adelboden, Switzerland, all activities, indoor accommodation, food, equipment hire, activity lessons, travel insurance (including winter sports) and expedition necker.

When can I book?

Booking is now open and close on 1st July 2014. During this period you must have paid the deposit of ÂŁ100 per person. The balance of the trip fee will be spread over the months leading up to the trip. Places will be on a first come first served basis. A reserve list will be created in the event the trip is oversubscribed.

Do I need to have skiing or snowboarding experience?

You do not need any prior experience for any of the above activities. Lessons will be run for skiing and snowboarding.

How can I get the latest news?

Prior to the booking period being open you can Register Your Interest via the website but also sign up to the Twitter page and Facebook group; details of all are provided below.

sa16winter.org.uk activities@scouts-hants.org.uk

@suisseadventure facebook.com/groups/suisseadventure www.hampshirescouts.org.uk

May 2014

29 June 2014

21-22 June 2014

7 June 2014

1 June 2014

17-18 May 2014 (arrive Fri eve)

16-18 May 2014 (arrive Thur eve)

£275 per person (Hampshire price) £135 per person (Hampshire price) £115 per person (Hampshire price) Adventurous Activity £95 per Permit Training or person Assessment – Climbing (Hampshire or Hillwalking Terrain price) 1 or 2 Hillwalking/Climbing £60 per Refresher & person Experience weekend � BCU Foundation £30 per Safety & Rescue person + Training Course BCU registration Adventurous Activity £30 per Permit Training & person Assessment – Traditional Rafting Adventurous Activity £75 per Permit Training – person Climbing (Walls & Towers) BCU Foundation £30 per Safety & Rescue person + Training Course BCU registration

Mountain Leader Award Training or Assessment (part 2 of 2) Rafting 16Walking Group Leader 18 May 2014 Award Training or (arrive Thur Assessment eve) 16-18 May Single Pitch Award 2014 (arrive (Climbing) Training or Thur eve) Assessment

16-18 May 2014 (arrive Thur eve)

£45 per person (Hampshire price)

RLSS Water Safety Management Programme Course. FULLY BOOKED!

10-11 May 2014

(£15 per person to nonHampshire)

No cost to Hampshire members

11 May 2014 Kayaking/Canoeing – Adventurous Activity Permit Assessment Day

TBC

Ferny Crofts

Lakeside, Eastleigh Lakes

North Wales

Cricket Campsite

25 Southampton HQ, Crosshouse Hard, Crosshouse Road, Southampton

Ferny Crofts T: 023 8084 5092 E: manager@fernycrofts.org.uk W: www.fernycrofts.org.uk Ferny Crofts T: 023 8084 5092 E: manager@fernycrofts.org.uk W: www.fernycrofts.org.uk Joan Veal E: joan.veal@isdsc.org.uk

Hampshire Scout Mountaineering Team E: admin@hsmt.org.uk W: www.hsmt.org.uk Joan Veal E: joan.veal@isdsc.org.uk

Mark Langdown E: activities@scouts-hants.org.uk W: www.hampshirescouting.org.uk/ac tivities Hampshire Scout Mountaineering Team E: admin@hsmt.org.uk W: www.hsmt.org.uk Hampshire Scout Mountaineering Team E: admin@hsmt.org.uk W: www.hsmt.org.uk Hampshire Scout Mountaineering Team E: admin@hsmt.org.uk W: www.hsmt.org.uk Hampshire Scout Mountaineering Team E: admin@hsmt.org.uk W: www.hsmt.org.uk

Joan Veal E: joan.veal@isdsc.org.uk W: http://tinyurl.com/kjhs3sh

Dinghy Sailing – Adventurous Activity Permit Assessment Day

Archery GB Community Sports Leader Award course (part 1 of 2) 3-4 May Archery GB 2014 Community Sports Leader Award course (part 2 of 2) 10 May 2014 Rafting – Adventurous Activity Permit Assessment (afternoon only)

26-27 April 2014

(£15 per person to nonHampshire)

£190 per person for both weekends £190 per person for both weekends No cost to Hampshire members

(£25 per person to nonHampshire)

No cost to Hampshire members

(£15 per person to nonHampshire)

26 April 2014

26-27 April 2014 (arrive Fri eve)

25-27 April 2014 (arrive Thur eve)

£275 per person (Hampshire price) £135 per person (Hampshire price) Single Pitch Award £115 per (Climbing) Training or person Assessment (Hampshire price) Adventurous Activity £95 per Permit Training or person Assessment – Climbing (Hampshire or Hillwalking Terrain price) 1 or 2 Hillwalking/Climbing £60 per Refresher & person Experience weekend � Pulling – Adventurous No cost to Activity Permit Hampshire Assessment Day members

25-27 April 2014 (arrive Thur eve)

Mountain Leader Award Training or Assessment (part 1 of 2) Walking Group Leader Award Training or Assessment

Activity Leadership Courses 2014

Lakeside, Eastleigh Lakes

Ferny Crofts

25 Southampton HQ, Crosshouse Hard, Crosshouse Road, Southampton

North Wales

Joan Veal E: joan.veal@isdsc.org.uk W: http://tinyurl.com/kjhs3sh

Hampshire Scout Mountaineering Team E: admin@hsmt.org.uk W: www.hsmt.org.uk Joan Veal E: joan.veal@isdsc.org.uk W: http://tinyurl.com/kjhs3sh

Hampshire Scout Mountaineering Team E: admin@hsmt.org.uk W: www.hsmt.org.uk Hampshire Scout Mountaineering Team E: admin@hsmt.org.uk W: www.hsmt.org.uk Hampshire Scout Mountaineering Team E: admin@hsmt.org.uk W: www.hsmt.org.uk Hampshire Scout Mountaineering Team E: admin@hsmt.org.uk W: www.hsmt.org.uk

Tall Ships Adventures

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Are you up for the challenge? Visit www.tallships.org/voyages to start your adventure now!

Summer 2014

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Our latest adventure... 28

May 2014

...took us to the Lake District with HSX. We made the 6 hour journey on the 17th, arriving late Friday evening. The next morning we sat down with the rest of HSX to plan the day ahead. Liam decided to use this trip as a means to prepare for his Mountain Leader assessment by practising his navigation and group management skills. Where as Will and Cory used the day to go multi pitch traditional climbing with HSX at Dowl Crag. Multi pitch climbing is where the total length of the route is longer than the length of your rope. So that the Lead climber must climb up as far as they can, then belay the second up to them before carrying on to the next belay station. Traditional climbing, often referred to as â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Tradâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, is where the lead climber must place all of the protective gear themselves. It is for this reason inherently more dangerous than normal climbing as badly placed gear can pull out when fallen on. On day two, Liam co - lead a hiking group which completed a 19km route that took them up the 5 mountains; Pike of Blisco, Crinkle Crags, Bowfell, Esk Pike and Pike of Stickle. Mean while Cory went single pitch climbing and Will went multi pitching at Ravens Crag and Grimmer crag. The third and final day of our trip was less intense, well for most of us. Will went single pitching and Cory when on a short hike. Liam on the other hand went scrambling; a sport which similar to climbing but done without a safety rope. However, the blissful sun that had graced the weekend was now gone, leaving Liam to lead an already difficult route in 60mph winds! All three of us had a brilliant time in the Lakes, and more importantly, managed to get a tan!