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amme Event progr ember , 5–7 Sept k r a P ll e lw i G
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Welcome Gilwell Reunion is a great opportunity for so many things, not least to get involved in such a wide range of activities and events, to get inspired through the many workshops and to have opportunities to put the national team on the spot - and to do all this whilst we get together for some fun and fellowship of our own. Reunion is also chance for you to you shape the future of Scouting by engaging with the wide range of national leaders attending, either formally through the many programmed events or informally, as they wander around the site. Don’t be afraid to stop them and chat. We are particularly delighted to give a warm welcome to Reunion newbies including Chief Scout, Bear Grylls as well as those returning for the umpteenth time! As always, I look forward to seeing you over the weekend and saying a very personal ‘thank you’ for making Scouting so successful.
Wayne Bulpitt,
UK Chief Commissioner
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Contents Welcome 3 Using the programme 5 What’s going on? 6 Friday programme 6 Saturday programme 7 Sunday programme 9 Reunion 2014 Programme Highlights 11 Entertainment 12 Activities 13 Stalls 15 Map of Gilwell Park 22 Workshops 24 Marketplace 27 Practical skills 28 General information 30 Catering 32 Scout Activity Centres 34 Welcome to Gilwell Park 36 Bear’s message 37 Scouts’ Own order of service 39
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Using the programme Throughout the weekend there will be lots of opportunities for you to meet new people, try different activities and be inspired. Some events will be running all weekend; others have specific time slots. Make sure you are familiar with this programme so you don’t miss out on what’s going on. It is split into five broad areas: Stalls
Activities
Join the hustle bustle on The Training Ground to obtain information and resources for your group.
Have fun and finding inspiration for your programme by trying some of Gilwell Park’s on-site activities alongside a variety of externally provided activities.
Workshops
Marketplace
Located in the CIC, attend a workshop to gather information about topics of interest.
Peruse and buy resources from a range of Scouting and non-Scouting exhibitors. Located in The Lid on Saturday and on the Training Ground on Sunday.
Practical skills Visit The Orchard to develop your own skills in a range of outdoor pursuits and other activities.
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What’s going on?
Plan your weekend using the timetables over the following pages.
Friday programme: 5 September Time
Activity
Location
09.00–23.00
Event Reception open
Jack Petchey Lodge
10.00–22.30
Reunion Office open
The White House Reception
15.00
Indoor accommodation check-in open
The White House Reception
16.00–19.00
Scout Shops Ltd open
Marquee in front of The White House
16.30–19.00
Awards Hub
CIC Foyer
19.00
The Queen’s Squiffy Woggle Pub open
Essex Chase
19.00
Lid Bar open
The Lid
19.00– 20.00
Colin Walker Heritage Talk: Scouts at War
Marquee C, Training Ground
20.30
Reunion Welcome
The Lid
20.30–20.50
Epping Forest Pipe Band
The Lid
20.40
Film – Sunshine on Leith
Swan Centre
20.30–22.30
Wii Games
CIC Seminar Room
20.30–23.00
Quiet Zone
CIC Foyer
20.50–22.30
KEGS Ceilidh Band
The Lid
22.30–00.00
DJ Nev
The Lid
00.00 (Midnight)
Entertainment venues close
The Queen’s Squiffy Woggle Pup (Essex Chase), The Lid
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Saturday programme: 6 September Activity
Location
08.00–12.00
Time
Event Reception open
Jack Petchey Lodge
08.30–22.30
Reunion Office open
The White House Reception
09.00–19.30
Scout Shops Ltd open
Marquee in front of The White House
10.00–11.00
Additional Merchandise Sales open
The Providore, Camp Square
10-00–11.00
Awards Board: Citation Writing workshop
Founders Room, The White House
10-00–11.00
Public Affairs: Community Impact
CIC Seminar Room 1
10-00–11.00
Internal Comms: Communications workshop
CIC Seminar Rooms 4 and 5
10-00–11.00
Compass Surgeries
CIC Seminar Rooms 2 and 3
10.00–11.00
Scout Information Centre: Are you ready for Compass?
Info Centre, The White House
10.00–11.00
SAID: LGBT Awareness
Garfield Weston, The White House
10.00–12.00
Queen’s Scout Award: Training workshop
Group Room and Baerlein Room, The White House
10.00–14.30
Activities – Bouncy Boxing and Sumo Wrestling
Training Ground
10.00–14.30
Activities – Assault Course and Mini Golf
Mallinson’s
10.00–16.00
Fundraising: Where is the fun in ‘FUNdraising?
CIC Foyer
10.00–16.00
Information Centre open
Info Centre, The White House
10.00–16.00
Stalls open
Training Ground
10.00–16.00
Practical Skills open
The Orchard
10.00–16.00
Marketplace open
The Lid
10.00–17.00
Awards Hub
CIC Foyer
10.00–17.00
On-site activities open
Around Gilwell
11-00–12.00
Internal Comms: Communications workshop
CIC Seminar Rooms 4 and 5
11-00–12.00
Compass Surgeries
CIC Seminar Rooms 2 and 3
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Saturday programme: 6 September (cont.) Activity
Location
11-00–12.00
Time
Scouts of the World Award: Supporting SOWA Adults
CIC Seminar Room 1
11.00–12.00
Archives: An introduction
CIC Seminar Room 6
11.00–12.00
SAID: Accessible Scouting
Garfield Weston, The White House
11.15–12.15
Awards Board: Awards Presentation
Founders Room, The White House
12.00–13.00
Colin Walker Heritage Talk: Walk and talk
Starting from The Gidney Cabin, Training Ground
12.00–14.00
Open Mic Session
The Queen’s Squiffy Woggle Pub, Essex Chase
13.30–15.00
Scout Information Centre: Are you ready for Compass?
Info Centre, The White House
14.00–15.00
Awards Board: Citation Writing Workshop
Garfield Weston, The White House
14.00–15.00
Compass Surgeries
CIC Seminar Rooms 2 and 3
14.00–15.00
Archives: An introduction
CIC Seminar Room 6
14.00–15.00
Internal Comms: Communications workshop (smartphones)
CIC Seminar Rooms 4 and 5
14.00–15.00
Scouts of the World Award: Supporting SOWA Participants
CIC Seminar Room 1
14.00–15.00
Colin Walker Heritage Talk: BadenPowell – His life and times
Group Room and Baerlein Room, The White House
14.45–15.45
3rd Davyhulme Scout & Guide Band
Training Ground
15.00
Drinks Reception
Training Ground
16.00–17.00
Awards Board: Awards Presentation
Founders Room, The White House
16.00–17.00
Awards Board: Citation Writing Workshop
Garfield Weston, The White House
16.00–17.00
Scout Radio: Broadcast Radio for your Group, District, County or Event
CIC Seminar Rooms 4 and 5
16.00–17.00
Programme Changes
CIC Seminar Room 1
16.00–17.00
Muslim Scout Fellowship
CIC Seminar Room 6
16.30–19.00
Awards Hub: Badge collection
CIC Foyer
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Saturday programme: 6 September (cont.) Activity
Location
18.00
Time
Anglican Eucharist
Swan Centre
18.00
Holy Mass
Roman Catholic Chapel
19.30
The Queen’s Squiffy Woggle Pub open
Essex Chase
19.30
Lid Bar open
The Lid
19.30–20.30
Campfire
Large Campfire Circle
19.30–20.30
Live Acoustic Set – Joe Brown
The QSWP, Essex Chase
19.30–20.45
DJ Nev
The Lid
20.30
Film - Ghostbusters
Swan Centre
20.30–21.30
3rd Davyhulme Scout & Guide Band
Essex Chase
20.30–22.30
Wii sports
CIC Seminar Rooms
20.30–23.00
Board Games
CIC Foyer
20.45–23.30
Live Band – The Beavers
The Lid
21.00–23.30
Quiz
Training Ground
21.30–22.30
Live Acoustic Set - Joe Brown
The QSWP, Essex Chase
23.30
Entertainment venues close
The Queen’s Squiffy Woggle Pub Essex Chase, The Lid
Sunday programme: 7 September Activity
Location
09.00–16.00
Time
Reunion Office open
White House Reception
08.00
Interdenominational Communion service
Open Air Chapel
09.00–11.00
Scout Shops Ltd open
Marquee at front of White House
10.00–11.00
Compass Surgeries
CIC Seminar Rooms 2 and 3
10.00–11.00
Scout Radio: Broadcast Radio for your Group, District, County or Event
CIC Seminar Rooms 4 and 5
10.00–11.00
Programme Changes
CIC Seminar Room 1
10.00– 11.00
Muslim Scout Fellowship
CIC Seminar Room 6
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Sunday programme: 7 September (cont.) Time
Activity
Location
10.00–12.00
Scout Information Centre: Are you ready for Compass?
Info Centre, The White House
10.00–11.00
SAID: Accessible Scouting
Garfield Weston, The White House
10.00–12.00
Queen’s Scout Award: Training workshop
Group Room and Baerlein Room, The White House
10.00–12.00
SAID Drop in
CIC Foyer
10.00–13.00
Information Centre open
Info Centre (White House)
10.00–13.00
Awards Hub
CIC Foyer
10.00–13.00
Activities – Airball Racer, Laser Clay Pigeon Shooting, Giant Connect 4 and Jenga
Training Ground
10.00–13.00
On-site activities open
Around Gilwell
10.00–13.30
Stalls open
Training ground
10.00–13.30
Practical Skills open
The Orchard
10.00–13.30
Marketplace open
Training Ground
10.30–12.00
Q&A with the UKCC and Chief Executive
Marquee C, Training Ground
11.00–12.00
Programme Changes
CIC Seminar Room 1
11.00–12.00
Public Affairs: Local Voice
CIC Seminar Rooms 4 and 5
11.00–12.00
Compass Surgeries
CIC Seminar Rooms 2 and 3
11.00–12.00
Eastbourne District Scout First Aid Team (EDSFAT): Automated External Defibrillator workshop
CIC Seminar Room 6
11.00–12.00
SAID: LGBT Awareness
Garfield Weston, The White House
12.00–13.00
Colin Walker Heritage Talk: Walk and talk
Starting from The Gidney Cabin, Training Ground
13.00–14.00
Compass Surgeries
CIC Seminar Rooms 2 and 3
13.00–14.00
Programme Changes
CIC Seminar Room 1
13.00–14.00
Eastbourne District Scout First Aid Team (EDSFAT): Automated External Defibrillator workshop
CIC Seminar Room 6
13.00–14.00
Public Affairs: Scouting in Deprived Areas
CIC Seminar Rooms 4 and 5
14.30
Scouts’ Own
Training Ground
15.00
1st Gilwell Park Annual Meeting
Training Ground
16.00
Reunion closes
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Reunion 2014 programme highlights Special Event: Drinks Reception
Sat 15.00
There will be an opportunity to meet and share a drink with the UK Chief Commissioner, Wayne Bulpitt and other members of the UK leadership team. This is the perfect opportunity to come along and find out what they do, and to ask them questions related to all areas of Scouting.
Reunion Express newspaper
Friday 20.00 Saturday 11.00 and 18.00 Sunday 12.00
The newspaper will be available from the Reunion Office, The Lid, Park Café and Lid Café. To include your news and pictures in this year’s newsletter please email reunion.express@scouts.org.uk, message us on Facebook facebook.com/reunionexpress, tweet us at twitter.com/ReunionExpress using #Reunion2014 or post your comments in the Reunion Express box located at The White House Reception.
Special Event: Scouts’ Own
Sun 14.30
Led by Fiona Weaver, bring the weekend to an end in time-honoured fashion by gathering under the Gilwell Oak for a period of fellowship and reflection. This will be followed by the Annual Meeting of the 1st Gilwell Park Scout Group, which is an opportunity for you to hear about what’s been happening in Scouting and at Gilwell over the last year.
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Entertainment The Queen’s Squiffy Woggle Pub
Live Music – KEGS Ceilidh Band
Fri 19.00–00.00, Sat 12.00–14.00 and 19.30–23.30: Essex Chase
If you want to try a selection of fine ales and relax in the pub style atmosphere, then The Queen’s Squiffy Woggle Pub is the place for you.
Lid Bar
Fri 19.00–00.00, Sat 19.30–23.30: The Lid
Come and join us at the lively Lid Bar for some fantastic live entertainment. Don’t forget our Friday theme is Commonwealth Games and Saturday is the 80s!
Live Music - Epping Forest Pipe Band
Fri 20.30: The Lid
Fri 20.50: The Lid
Whether you’re a complete novice or a ceilidh regular, you’re sure to have a brilliant time joining in the dances with KEGS Ceilidh Band.
Open Mic Session
Sat 12.00–14.00: The Queen’s Squiffy Woggle Pub (Essex Chase)
This is your chance to entertain us with your best rendition of your favourite campfire songs, sketches, jokes, magic tricks and more. Feel free to bring along any props or musical instruments you may need and we’ll provide the microphone. Who knows… next year you could be on stage in the Lid or leading us in song at the campfire!
Kicking off our entertainment for the weekend, Epping Forest Pipe Band are bringing the feel of Scotland to Gilwell Park.
Campfire
Wii Sports
Led by campfire leader David Walsh, gather at the iconic Reunion campfire to sing and socialise with other adult volunteers.
Fri and Sat 20.30–22.30: CIC
Get your gaming fix by challenging your fellow campers at virtual ten-pin bowling, tennis and golf.
Quiet Zone
Fri and Sat 20.30–23.00: CIC
If all the entertainment and noise is too much, why not try venturing over to the CIC where there will be a selection of board games for you to have a go at.
Film
Fri 20.40 and Sat 20.30: Swan Centre
Grab some popcorn and a drink, sit back and relax as you enjoy Sunshine on Leith on Friday and 80s Classic Ghostbusters on Saturday.
Sat 19.30–20.30: Large Campfire Circle (Essex Chase)
Live Music - Joe Brown
Sat 19.30–20.30 and 21.30–22.30: The Queen’s Squiffy Woggle Pub (Essex Chase)
Joe will be performing two acoustic sets of modern and classic hits.
Live Music – The Beavers
Sat 20.45: The Lid
Dance floor-fillers, The Beavers will be performing live in the Lid. With a selection of Blues, Rock and Swing, it is sure to be a fun filled evening.
Quiz
Sat 21.00: Training Ground
Assemble a team of eggheads for an evening of puzzles and brainteasers, with prizes up for grabs for the winning team!
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Activities Whether you’re looking for an aerial adrenaline rush or prefer to keep your feet firmly on the ground, we have an activity for you. Please note some have limited availability and weight limits. On-site activities Try out some of the best loved activities on offer at Gilwell Park Scout Activity Centre.
3G swing
Leap of faith
Sat 10.00–12.30, 13.00–14.30, 15.30–17.00 Sun 10.00–13.00
Sat 10.00–12.30, 13.00–14.30, 15.30–17.00 Sun 10.00–13.00
Aero ball
Low ropes
Sat 10.00–12.30, 13.00–14.30, 15.30–17.00 Sun 10.00–13.00
Sat 10.00–12.30, 13.00–14.30, 15.30–17.00 Sun 10.00–13.00
Archery
Medium ropes
Sat 10.00–12.30, 13.00–14.30, 15.30–17.00 Sun 10.00–13.00
Sat 10.00–12.30, 13.00–14.30, 15.30–17.00 Sun 10.00–13.00
Climbing wall
Pedal go-karts
Sat 10.00–12.30, 13.00–14.30, 15.30–17.00 Sun 10.00–13.00
Sat 10.00–12.30, 13.00–14.30, 15.30–17.00 Sun 10.00–13.00
Freefall
Rifle shooting
Sat 10.00–12.30, 13.00–14.30, 15.30–17.00 Sun 10.00–13.00
Sat 10.00–12.30, 13.00–14.30, 15.30–17.00 Sun 10.00–13.00
High All Aboard
Swimming pool
Sat 10.00–12.30, 13.00–14.30, 15.30–17.00 Sun 10.00–13.00
Sat 10.00–12.30, 13.00–14.30
Jacob’s ladder
Zip wire
Sat 10.00–12.30, 13.00–14.30, 15.30–17.00 Sun 10.00–13.00
Sat 10.00–12.30, 13.00–14.30, 15.30–17.00 Sun 10.00–13.00
Orienteering
Picture trail
You can obtain resources for this activity from The White House Reception any time it is open.
You can obtain resources for this activity from The White House Reception any time it is open.
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Activities below will also be taking place on either the Training Ground or Mallinson’s Handball
Sat 10.00–15.00
Inspired by the box that rocked at London 2012? Come and have a go at everyone’s new favourite Olympic sport.
Assault Course
Sat 10:00–14:30: Mallinson’s
Make your way over, under and through our inflatable assault course, testing your skills and agility along the way.
Bouncy Boxing
Sat 10:00–14:30: Training Ground
Why not practice your skills ready for the next Commonwealth Games. Participants have to box each other on an inflatable ring while wearing giant foam boxing gloves.
Mini Golf
Sat 10:00–14:30: Mallinson’s
Whether you think of yourself as a golfing professional or a complete novice, you’re sure to enjoy a round of mini golf.
Sumo Wrestling
Sat 10:00–14:30: Training Ground
Participants have to get into sumo costumes and then belly bounce each other out of the fighting circle. The person who does this the best out of 3 wins!
Airball Racer
Sun 10:00–14:00: Training Ground
Two players have to compete against each other to pass their ball from one jet of air to another to get them into the baskets at the end. The first player to transport all of their balls is the winner!
Giant Connect 4 and Jenga
Sun 10.00–14.00: Training Ground
Two of your favourite childhood games but giant size! Have you still got the skills to be Connect 4 and Jenga champion?
Laser Clay Pigeon Shooting
Sun 10:00–14:00: Training Ground
A chance to be competitive and show off your shooting prowess. No bullets or loud bangs involved, just lasers. No pigeons are hurt in the making of this activity.
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Stalls: Training Ground Have a chat with our exhibitors to learn more and get inspired in areas as diverse as scuba diving and first aid! A variety of stalls will be open on the Training Ground on Saturday and Sunday; simply bring along a bag, notepad, pen and your natural enthusiasm so you can pick up materials and jot down ideas. All stalls will be open from Sat 10.00–16.00, or Sun 10.00–13.30 on the Training ground unless otherwise stated.
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Arts Award (Trinity College London)
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
The 2nd Gilwell Park SAS brings 20 new crafts that have been tried and tested at Wintercamp, Fundays and Gilwell 24, offering Leaders the chance to make all the crafts which can be used in Section meetings.
Adult Support
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
Find out more about Training, Adults in Scouting and Diversity Inclusion.
Arts Award inspires young people to grow their arts and leadership talents: it’s creative, valuable and accessible. Find out how you can use Art Award to recognise achievement at all age ranges from Beavers to Scout Network and how it fits with a wide range of activity badges as well as the Creative Challenge badge. Come and visit us on our stand to get hands on and take part in our creative challenge!
British Scouting Overseas
Archives/Heritage
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
Discover and feedback on the new and exciting plans for The Scout Association’s Heritage Service including volunteering opportunities, contemporary and historic collecting activities, digital access and widening young people’s engagement with the Scouting Story.
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
A youth-led organisation which is the National Youth Council of the UK. The BYC supports young people to have a voice and influence change locally, nationally and internationally and supports young people to campaign on the issues they care about.
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
Do you know that there are members of the UK Scout Association outside of the geographical UK that deliver the same programme as the rest of the UK? Come along to our stand on the Training Ground to find out more about our International Groups and how we operate.
British Sub Aqua Club
British Youth Council (BYC)
Sat 10.00–16.00
Sat 10.00–16.00
We will be on the Training Ground promoting the British Sub Aqua Club.
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Brownsea Island Scout Active Support Unit
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
The unit joins us to promote the place where Scouting began and offer the opportunity to make friendship badges.
CamJam 2015
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
Cambridgeshire’s 2015 International Scout and Guide Jamboree, come and find us on the Training Ground for more information and freebies!
Damaris
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
Love films? Then you’ll love the free activity pack based on this summer’s epic family film Earth to Echo (in cinemas 25th July). Featuring clips and messages from the stars this is ideal for a new term activity, exploring the adventure of friendship and the power of young people to make a difference. Come and visit us to try out some of the activities, and learn more about what we have coming up this autumn. Download your free activity pack at www. damaris.org/earthtoecho.
Development Grants Board
Create and walk a Labyrinth
DGB will be hosting a stall advertising the range of funds available.
Sun 10.00–12.30: Open Air Chapel
In our modern, busy lives we need to find ways to slow down, to be still, to reflect, to give thanks and to engage in spiritual reflection. Walking a labyrinth, a single path with twists and turns leading you to the centre, can help us to find that space. A labyrinth will be created and facilitation will be available to help you walk the labyrinth as a means of reflection. If you are interested in helping to create the labyrinth, please join us at 10.00, otherwise come and walk the labyrinth between 10.30 and 12.30.
Cub Centenary
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
Eastbourne District Scout First Aid Team (EDSFAT)
Sat 10.00–16.00
Find us on Saturday on the Training Ground where we will have a range of training dummies and false wounds for to master, practice or touch up on your first aid. Also, why not come along to one of our workshops on Sunday.
Encaustic Art
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
The year of adventure is looming upon us at high speed, so come on down to find out how you can get involved with all the fun with your section and have a try out the Blendavender! Delicious, healthy, adventurous and a calorie burner!
Learn and have fun using encaustic art for making cards, bookmarks and picture transfer to cotton and silk materials.
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Essex International Jamboree
Internal Communications
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
The Essex International Jamboree is back in 2016–30th July to 6th August with the theme Our Changing World.
FLAGS Scout Active Support Unit
Sat 10.00–16.00
Do you need more information about FLAGS and what they do? Do you want programme ideas to explore and promote equality and diversity. Then FLAGS is where you need to be. Come down and have a chat and find out more!
Global Advisers
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
Come and meet the Global Advisers, find out what’s going on in Scouting internationally and how you can get involved.
Harambee for Kenya
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30: Essex Chase
Come along and have a go at soapstone carving, staining, colouring and finishing at our stall. You can do this activity with Beavers to SAS. Gifts are also available for sale; all profits go to support projects in Kenya.
Intercamp
Sun 10.00–13.30
Information about an international camp for Scouts and Guides at Whitsun.
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Sat 10.00–16.00
Learn how to help increase quality communications to the public and other members. Pick up some advice, chew over your ideas and check out the latest Print Centre updates.
International Badgers Club
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30: Essex Chase
Visit the stall on Essex Chase to have a look at the wide variety of badges that have been collected over the years and have a chance to swap. Also find out about our collectors scheme for young people and how you can collect as a group.
International Fellowship of Scouting Rotarians
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
International Fellowship of Scouting Rotarians is a fellowship which promotes links and cooperation between Rotary and Scouting and Guiding.
International Scout Active Support Unit
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
International Scout Active Support and International Partnership comprises of Adult Volunteers all of whom are supporting, in different ways, development of participation in International Scouting.
Jamboree on the Air (JOTA)
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
JOTA will take place this year 17-19 October 2014 - visit us on the Training Ground and get involved.
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JEKA Group Holidays
Sat 10.00–16.00
Pick up a brochure from The Scout Association partner JEKA: organisers of international Scout holidays and summer camps to Europe.
JOTI Radio
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
JOTI Radio is the official on-line radio station supporting JOTA-JOTI and is operated by Avon Scout Radio (a SAS Unit for Avon). Throughout JOTA-JOTI (17th, 18th & 19th October 2014) the team at JOTI Radio will be broadcasting non-stop on-line. The broadcast will include a variety of music, interviewing Scouts from around the globe as well as a series of special guests. We know that many of the listeners to JOTI Radio do so alongside other JOTA-JOTI activities, while for others listening to JOTI Radio is their only involvement with the largest world Scouting event. Further information via www. jotiradio.org.
Kindred Lodges Association
Sat 10.00–16.00
The Kindred Lodges Association comprises Freemasons world-wide, predominantly members of Scout Associations recognised by the World Scout Bureau, but also members of the Boys Brigade, together with other uniformed and non-uniformed youth organisations. Our members have a common purpose to ‘facilitate and foster relationships amongst Freemasons who are or were involved in Youth Work’.
Kandersteg: hosted by the UK Kandersteg Network Scout Active Support Unit with Kandersteg International Scout Centre
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
In 2013, KISC welcomed 12,671 guests, with 3,711 from the UK. The SASU is able to give leaders advice on how to plan an exciting, safe and unforgettable trip to the Centre, 1200m high in the Swiss Alps. This unique World Scouting site will give a truly international experience of the ‘Permanent Mini Jamboree’; with Alpine adventure; where you can Live B-P’s Dream. Learn from the experience of leaders who have previously led successful expeditions all year round and who can give hints and tips on best practice, including transport options. Information is also available for anyone over the age of 18 wishing to be a volunteer for a period of 3 months. Visit us on the Training Ground and speak to us and a current Pinkie!
Linnet Clough Scout Camp
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30: Essex Chase
Come along to Linnet Clough on Essex Chase to work with our woodturner and turn your own woggle. You can then decorate it by branding. Also don’t forget to enter our raffle!
Mehndi Henna Art
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
Have a unique henna design drawn onto your skin by skilled artist Urmi. Please note there is a cost for the designs.
Membership Planning and Support
Sat 10.00–16.00
Find out more about Policy, Organisation and Rules (POR) for the Future.
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Merlin Entertainments
Prostate Cancer UK
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
Merlin Entertainments offer great days out for Scouts at the UK’s top visitor attractions! From group discounts and free leader places, to unique camping and sleepover opportunities. Visit our stand to find out more and for your chance to WIN a free group day out!
Network Russia Active Support Sat 10.00–16.00 Support and advise on Expeditions to Russia for Explorer & Network Sections
Pets as Therapy
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
Pets as Therapy is a national charity founded in1983. It is a community based charity providing therapeutic visits to hospitals, hospices, nursing homes, special education provisions and a variety of other establishments from volunteers with their dogs and cats.
Queen’s Scout Working Party (QSWP)
Sat 10.00–16.00
Talk to the QSWP about its work supporting national Scouting events and find out more about Top Awards.
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Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
40,000 men are diagnosed in the UK each year and 10,000 men in the UK die of it every year. Our young people in Scouting are confronted with this in their daily life, through parents, friends and Scout Leaders impacted by the disease. Be aware and also discuss things that we can do in our Scouting programme to support and make others aware by visiting the Prostate Cancer UK exhibit here at Gilwell Reunion. See how clued up you are and take the Men United five quick-fire questions at the exhibit and you could help save men’s lives.
Raleigh International
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
Come and find out about Raleigh International’s sustainability development and how they inspire young people from around the world to work with communities living in poverty. Raleigh is one of the organisations involved in the delivery of the UK government funded International Citizen Service programme.
Safeguarding
Sat 10.00–16.00
The Safeguarding and Vetting team will be hosting an area focused on programme activities and information for adults on how to stay safe in Scouting. We will be welcoming Beatbullying on the day, who are available to talk about anti-bullying activities and we will also have information and support about e-safety.
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Samaritan’s Purse International
Scout Radio
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
Samaritan’s Purse is a Christian relief and development organisation, currently involved in a number of overseas projects supporting individuals affected by war, poverty and disease. Samaritan’s Purse also runs Operation Christmas Child, the world’s largest children’s Christmas project.
Scout Radio will be on the Training Ground, so come and find out about a radio show or station for your county, district, group or event. We’ll also be broadcasting throughout the weekend and will feature plenty of interviews and recordings of the event. Why not listen at www.scoutradio.org.uk.
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Scouts Commonwealth Youth Exchange Programme (SCYEP)
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30: Essex Chase
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
Find out more about the Scout Active Support Unit (SASU), who support Scout events and provide 4x4 activities and off-road experiences for young people across the country.
A fantastic opportunity for over 16’s to take part in a cultural exchange for a 6 week period with Scout families in other Commonwealth countries.
Scout Information Centre
SSAGO
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.00: Info Centre, The White House
The Scout Information Centre will be open for Scouting advice, support and guidance throughout the weekend. So why not drop in with your questions and queries, to enter their amazing competition, or just to say hello to the team! Follow the signs from the White House Reception. Are you ready for Compass? The Scout Information Centre team will be on hand to point you in the right direction. Drop in (Sat 1000 -1100 and 1330–1500 and Sun 1000– 1200) for advice on how to register on the new system, where to get support, and how to find the user guides.
Scouts of the World Award SASU
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
Come and find out more information about Scouts of the World Award for Scout Network members. We are over on the training ground so pop in for a chat.
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
The SSAGO Info Stall is to present what SSAGO (Student Scout and Guide Organisation) is to Leaders and Network. We allow students to continue within both movements while at University.
The National Deaf Children’s Society
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
The National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS) supports deaf children, young people and their families across the UK. Fingerspellathon is our amazing sponsored spelling event for children. Your Scouts could learn a valuable life skill and use it to work towards their Fundraising and Interpreter Activity badges. Come and find out more at the NDCS stand.
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The Scout Memorial Project
Wateraid
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
We hope to be able to share the final memorial design with volunteers. This will enable you to continue promoting the concept of remembrance within your own sections.
UK Programme Support Team
Sat 10.00–16.00
Come along and discover some of the background thinking behind the upcoming programme changes. (Please note that detailed changes will not be revealed until early 2015).
Us (United Society) Anglican Church Development Organisation
Sat 10.00–16.00
Our organisation is Us (United Society), which is a Christian organisation providing development support to people in less-economically developed countries, particularly in health and education. Resources are free of charge and will assist youngsters in their faith and global awards.
Venture Abroad
Sat 10.00–16.00
Venture Abroad has enjoyed a successful partnership with The Scout Association for almost twelve years. This partnership ensures that the opportunities to create lifelong memories through international adventure are accessible and easy for all. At Gilwell Reunion 2014, leaders will be able to discuss the exhilarating international travel opportunities available from venture abroad with our friendly and experienced team.
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Sun 10.00–13.30
Wateraid works to provide Clean Water and Sanitation to people throughout the World. we will be showing how we can educate young people and what we can offer to Scout Groups in this area, particularly with badges such as the Global challenge.
World Scout Jamboree
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
Try out our special edition Japan in a Box activity as part of the join in jamboree programme. We have a limited number of resource packs to give away containing everything you need to share this activity with your district. You can also find out where to locate your nearest Japan in a Box!
WWF-UK
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
Join in with our activities and find out more about WWF and how we strive to help support our environment and the wild life within it with our free resources.
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Workshops: CIC The following programme of workshops has been arranged to give you access to a range of experts and interesting speakers. All sessions will take place in the CIC Seminar Rooms unless otherwise stated. Awards Hub
Fri 16.00–19.00, Sat 10.00–17.00 and Sun 10.00–13.00: CIC Foyer
The Scout Association’s Awards Team will be taking badge orders and booking appointment slots for workshops and answering your questions.
Colin Walker Heritage Talk: Scouts at War Vol 1 The Great War
Fri 19.00–20.00: Marquee C, Training Ground
Covering the Coastwatching Scouts, The All Clear Boys, The Flax Harvests, Our Inspirational Lady Scoutmasters etc.
Awards Board: Citation writing workshops
Sat 10-00–11.00: Founders Room, The White House Sat 14.00–15.00 and 16.00–17.00: Garfield Weston, The White House
Need help with award applications? Come along to one of the workshops to learn more about writing citations for awards and ask essential questions.
Public Affairs: Community Impact
Sat 10.00–11.00: CIC Seminar Room 1
How Will We Make It Happen? The 2014-18 strategic plan, Scouting For All, gives one of our four strategic objectives as “making a positive impact in your community”. The session will lay out how we’re going to support you in developing your own high quality Community Impact projects.
Internal Comms: Communications Workshop
Sat 10.00–11.00 and 11.00–12.00: CIC Seminar Rooms 4 and 5
In these taster sessions learn all about the Scout brand, how to write your communications and learn what makes a great photo. With practical exercises in writing and taking the best images please bring your camera or camera phone.
Compass Surgeries
Sat 10.00–11.00, 11.00–12.00 and 14.00–15.00, Sun 11.00–12.00 and 13.00–14.00: CIC Seminar Rooms 2 and 3
Find out how to prepare youth data and upload it to Compass.
Scout Information Centre: Are you ready for Compass?
Sat 10.00–11.00 and 13.30–15.00, Sun 10.00–12.00: Info Centre, The White House
The Scout Information Centre team will be on hand to point you in the right direction. Drop in for advice on how to register on the new system, where to get support and how to find the user guides.
Fundraising: Where is the fun in ‘FUNdraising?
Sat 10.00–16.00: CIC Foyer
Experts from the Fundraising Team will be on hand to answer this question - along with any others you might have. Appointments last for 15 minutes and will need to be booked in advance at The White House Reception. If you have a specific question, please note it on the booking form so we can make the most of our time together.
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Scouts of the World Award: Supporting SOWA Adults
Internal Comms: Communications Workshop (smartphones)
Sat 11.00–12.00: CIC Seminar Room 1
Find out more about the Scouts of the World Award, and how to provide support to those young people who wish to work towards it.
Archives: An Introduction
Sat 11.00–12.00 and 14.00–15.00: CIC Seminar Room 6
An introduction to The Scout Association archives and an overview of how the Archives Team can assist members.
Awards Board: Awards presentation
Sat 11.15–12.15 and 16.00–17.00: Founders Room, The White House
The Awards Board will give an overview on how to nominate someone and give you the chance to ask any questions. To book your presentation space find the award Hub in the CIC Foyer.
Colin Walker Heritage Talk: Walk and talk
Sat 12.00–13.00, Sun 12.00–13.00: Starting from the Gidney Cabin, Training Ground
Explore Gilwell on foot and discover 95 years of inspiring world Scout history with this ticketed event led by Colin Walker. Also find out more about the work undertaken in the last couple of years and that that is planned for the near future. This gentle walk (with lots of stops) will last about one hour and will cover just over a mile.
Scouts of the World Award: Supporting SOWA Participants
Sat 14.00–15.00: CIC Seminar Room 1
A new award – just for Scout Network members! Come along and find out all about it.
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Sat 14.00–15.00: CIC Seminar Room 4 and 5
Communications workshop focussing on how smartphones have the capability to take video photo and audio - to help you share your stories both to other members and the press. Tips and practical exercises to help you get the best from your technology. Please bring your smartphone.
Scout Radio: Broadcast Radio for your Group, District, County or Event
Sat 16.00–17.00 and Sun 10.00–11.00: CIC Seminar Room 4 and 5
An introductory session into broadcast radio and what you can do with your group, district or country and how scout radio can assist and support you. Also considering a radio station at a county event or larger? This session will also guide you through the basics of what’s involved.
Programme Changes
Sat 16.00-17.00, Sun 10.00–11.00, 11.00–12.00 and 13.00–14.00: CIC Seminar Room 1
Come along and discover some of the background thinking behind the upcoming programme changes. Please note that detailed changes will not be revealed until early 2015.
Muslim Scout Fellowship
Sat 16.00–17.00, Sun 10.00–11.00: CIC Seminar Room 6
Come and find out how we are working to promote Scouting in the Muslim community.
Q&A with the UKCC and Chief Executive
Sun 10.30–12.00: Marquee C, Training Ground
Your chance to debate our strategy and work plans in an open forum discussion with the UK Chief Commissioner Wayne Bulpitt and Chief Executive Matt Hyde.
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Public Affairs: Local Voice
Sun 11.00–12.00: CIC Seminar Rooms 4 and 5
Local Voice, Local Impacts. Decision makers in your local area (such as local authorities, Councillors and MPs) can have a huge impact on your ability to deliver Scouting. Either through helpful support such as securing external funding or places to go and meet, or barriers such as waste disposal charges rent increases. This session will outline an exciting new project to support local Scouting to influence on a local level.
Eastbourne District Scout First Aid Team (EDSFAT): Automated External Defibrillator workshop
Sun 11.00–12.00 and 13.00–14.00: CIC Seminar Room 6
This workshop will explain the need for Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in Scouting and the community give an overview of how and why they work, and give you an opportunity to practice using an AED in a scenario. Ideas about how to teach other adults volunteers and young people in Scouting will also be explored.
Public Affairs: Scouting in Deprived Areas
Sun 13.00–14.00: CIC Seminar Rooms 4 and 5
Scouting in Deprived Areas - Making the General Election Work for You. The General Elections in May 2015 represent and unparalleled moment of power for constituents, and a huge opportunity for Scouting to win support from politicians. This session will give you a chance to shape our plans to secure the support of those standing for Parliament to help us reach the 200 poorest areas of the country.
SAID Drop In
Sun 10.00–12.00: CIC Foyer
For an informal chat about diversity and inclusion, individuals and groups are welcome between these times to ask questions.
Colin Walker Heritage Talks: BadenPowell - His life and times
Sat 14.00–15.00: Group Room and Baerlein Room, The White House
Scout Historian Colin Walker has recently completed his transcription of Baden-Powell’s diaries and letters. Join this fascinating insight into the life of the founder with opportunities for questions and open discussion.
Queen’s Scout Award: Training Workshop
Sat 10.00–12.00, Sun 10.00–12.00 : Group Room and Baerlein Room, The White House
This workshop aims to enable adults to support Explorer Scouts and Scout Network members through the completion of their Queen’s Scout Awards. It will cover the key elements of the QSA, who it is for and the links between the Chief Scout and Duke of Edinburgh Awards. This workshop will also be useful for leaders who would like to deliver this workshop locally.
SAID: LGBT Awareness
Sat 10.00–11.00 and Sun 11.00–12.00: Garfield Weston, The White House
This workshop aims to give you a better understanding of LGBT issues, including defining sexual orientation and gender identity; support for the LGBT community in Scouting; coming out; addressing homophobia, practical tips on how to create a more welcoming environment in Scouting, and how to support LGBT young people.
SAID: Accessible Scouting
Sat 11.00–12.00 and Sun 10.00–11.00: Garfield Weston, The White House
This workshop will provide participants with practical tips to ensure Scouting is accessible to young people with additional needs and/ or disabilities.
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Marketplace Buy, book or find out more about Scout services, campsites and kit. The Marketplace is located in The Lid on Saturday and on the Training Ground on Sunday unless otherwise stated.
Sat only, 10.00–16.00; The Lid
Association of Scout and Guide Centres
Sat, 10.00–16.00; The Lid and Sun 10.00–13.30; Training Ground
Belchamps Scout Activity centre
Adventures Offshore
Boy Scout Models
Carrots Roadshow (Camp Square)
Cubjam
Cotswold Outdoor (Outdoor Climbing Wall)
Harmergreen Wood
Harambee for Kenya (Essex Chase)
Hertfordshire Scouts
Leicestershire Scouts - Youth Fundays
Hesley Wood Scout Activity Centre
Les Maingys Activity Centre
SCOUTwear
Linnet Clough Scout Camp (Essex Chase)
Skreens Park Activity Centre
Mityana Community Development Foundation
The Lochgoilhead Centre
Moor House Adventure Centre
Unity Insurance Services
Providore Trading
Well End Scout Activity Centres
Ramblers Worldwide Holidays
West Mercia Scout County
Scout 4x4 (Essex Chase) Scout and Proud Charitable Trust Scouting Ireland Sea Scouting - Scouting Historian Travel Places The International Badgers Club (Essex Chase) Thriftwood Scout Campsite Vango WSJ 2015 Essex - Unit 30
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Practical Skills – Orchard Learn new skills or share what you know with others. The Practical Skills area will be open on The Orchard on Saturday 10.00–16.00 and Sunday 10.00–13.30, unless otherwise stated. 4th Ewell Scout Group
East Devon Scout District
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
4th Ewell Scout Group are demonstrating their amazing Caving System; a wooden structure of movable tunnels covered to create a dark environment likened to a cave which participant can explore to push their boundaries of being in a dark, confined space.
Dowsing for All
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
Dowsing for All will be demonstrating the ancient art and science of dowsing which aims to bring health and enjoyment to the worldwide community through projects such as the Pelandra Ball and Energy Pyramid as well as using dowsing rods.
Dowsing for All workshops
Sat 09.00–10.00: Dowsing for All stand, The Orchard
Advanced dowsing workshop.
Sun 09.30–10.30 and 11.00–12.00: Dowsing for All stand, The Orchard
Workshop based on the basic principles of dowsing. Please book a place for this workshop on Saturday.
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
A training stand dedicated to pioneering and navigation.
East Lancashire Scouts
Sat 10.00–16.00
Sport Cross Bow and Target Tomahawk.
Gilwell Scout Active Support (SAS)
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
Find out how to make your own rope to practice knot tying.
Green Outdoor
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
A range of UK made tents, tarps & shelters and general outdoor/camping accessories.
I.E.A.T. Scouts (Ilford East Activity Team)
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
IEAT Scouts will be demonstrating how to use a Kelly kettle, paracord weaving, swing braiding and how to make dream catchers.
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International Guild of Knot Tyers
Sat 10.00–16.00
The International Guild of Knot Tyers will demonstrate knot tying and rope work. The stand will deliver group teaching sessions and programme ideas.
Survival and Medical Services workshops
Sat 10.30, Sun 09.30: Survival and Medical Services stand, The Orchard
Considerations for first aid kits.
Scout Activity Centres (SAC)
101 uses for a SAM splint.
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
Scout Activity Centres will be celebrating our International Volunteers as well as showcasing our fantastic activity centres. Pop by to try out some backwoods cooking or try your hand at some bushcraft challenges.
Shark Designs Shark Designs specialise in demonstrating the illusive art of tool sharpening using Japanese whetstone, leather strops and stones. They also demonstrate the many forms of fire lighting such as solar fire lighting and flint & steel. There are products available to buy at the stand.
Shark Designs workshops
Sat 14.00–15.00, Sunday 09.30–10.30: Shark Designs stand, The Orchard
Knife sharpening.
Throughout the weekend: Shark Designs stand, The Orchard
Fire lighting.
Survival and Medical Services Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30 Survival and Medical Services provide first aid supplies for outdoor activities. Their practical advice and workshops aim to arm the Leader with extra tools and confidence to take young people out and about.
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Sat 12.30, Sun 11.00: Survival and Medical Services stand, The Orchard
Sat 14.30, Sun 12.30: Survival and Medical Services stand, The Orchard
Lessons from the battlefield. The use of haemostatic agents in outdoor activities.
The Three Arrows Scout Survival Team
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
The Three Arrows Scout Survival Team will be exploring wild foods and water filtering.
Wilderness Gathering
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
Watch demonstrations of friction fire, bushcraft skills or purchase kit and equipment.
Woodlife Trails
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
Woodlife Trails are experts in bushcraft, natural history and tracking. They have a large portfolio of training and experience, but are focussing on tracking and bushcraft at Reunion this year.
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General information Event staff
Vehicles
When they’re on duty all Reunion staff will wear a distinctive green scarf with a Gilwell axe and log design on the back. If you need anything please ask them and they will be happy to help.
Every opportunity is taken to reduce the number of vehicles moving around the estate. All vehicles must be parked in the Branchet Field car park and must not be parked in any of the camping areas. Inappropriately parked vehicles will be removed.
Fire and emergency procedures Open fires are only allowed in altar fires, placed a safe distance away from tents. In the event of a fire, alert a member of staff who is responsible for calling emergency services and alerting nearby guests. When you check in at Reception you should receive a copy of the Site Emergency Procedures document: please ensure all members of your party read this information.
Indoor accommodation Please note that residents of the Lodges have paid for exclusive use of the kitchen/catering and wash/shower room facilities. Campers are not permitted to use these facilities at any time. Toilets and shower facilities for campers are shown on the map in the centre pages of this programme.
Moving equipment A service to transport heavy equipment will be provided over the weekend between the Branchet Field car park and the camping areas. Trolleys are also available on request.
If you are a Blue Badge holder or have difficulty getting around, please speak to a member of the Organising Team who will do their best to assist you. Disabled parking is available in Wilson Way for those with a permit. A transport service can be arranged to assist those with mobility problems.
First aid A St John Ambulance first aid team will be in attendance over the weekend, located in a classroom on the Camp Square side of The Lid. If urgent first aid assistance is required, and the casualty is unable to get here, please ask a member of staff who will radio for assistance.
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Rubbish and recycling
Entertainment venues
All rubbish on the site is recycled once collected; please do not put glass and tins into the regular rubbish as this will disrupt the recycling process. Please place cans, bottles and cardboard in the recycling bins located in the Camp Square or other blue recycling bins around the site.
Entry to the entertainment venues will only be granted if you are wearing your lanyard and any under 18s must be wearing their coloured wristbands given to you when you book in.
Rubbish should be deposited in the nearest bin. Do not leave plastic bags on fields or next to litter bins; please use the metal wheelie bins around the site. Plastic refuse sacks are available from the Reunion Office (you should receive one upon checking in). Please ensure that your camping area is left free of litter when you depart and help keep Gilwell Park tidy.
Public Wi-Fi access Wi-Fi access is available at various points across the site, including The White House, CIC and Camp Square. To access this you will need the log-in details, available from Reception.
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All guests, especially those camping and returning to camping areas late at night, are asked to behave responsibly towards other guests after leaving the entertainment venues.
Changes to the programme If changes are made to the programme we will do our best to communicate these to you. Notices and updates will be displayed at the information points, which will be located in Camp Square, The Lid, The White House Reception, Park CafĂŠ and on the Training Ground, so please check regularly.
Lost property Any found items and all enquiries regarding lost property should be referred to the Reunion Office.
Faith Walk and religious areas The Faith Walk is a self-guided tour of the faith buildings of Gilwell Park. The walk starts by B-P’s caravan at the back of the Reunion Office. During the tour, please be respectful of the buildings, as they will be open throughout the weekend for those who wish to use them. For more information and directions please ask at the Reunion Office.
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Catering There are two on-site venues, both serving hot and cold food and drink. The Park Café in the CIC serves a wide range of main meals, snacks and drinks. The Lid Café (Chubby’s) offers hot and cold drinks and a variety of light snacks. Park Café Friday Dinner 17.00–20.00 Snack Bar 20.00–23.00 Saturday Breakfast 07.30–10.00 Snack Bar 10.30–12.00 Lunch 12.00–14.30 Snack Bar 14.30–17.00 Dinner 17.00–20.00 Snack Bar 20.00–23.00 Sunday Breakfast 07.30–10.00 Snack Bar 10.30–12.00 Lunch 12.00–13.30
Lid Café (Chubby’s) Friday 14.00–01.00 Saturday 08.00–01.00 Sunday 08.00–13.00
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SCOUT ACTIVITY CENTRES Making adventure easy with: • fun activity days • camping and indoor lodges • training courses and events
Ultimate Adventures We make it easy to experience adventure like never before. • expeditions • crag climbing • hillwalking • sailing and much more! sac@scouts.org.uk scouts.org.uk/sac T: 0845 300 2549
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Welcome to Scout Activity Centres More events, more facilities and more adventures: 2014 has been a busy year for Scout Activity Centres. NEW AND IMPROVED The biggest changes this year have been at Youlbury. Not only have we built another fantastic new lodge (called Bear’s Den), but the centre now also has a new toilet and shower block (with separate adult toilets and a disabled toilet) and the activity barn has been rebuilt and now includes a classroom, bouldering wall and indoor archery range. From road resurfacing and building maintenance at Downe to new activities at Ferny Crofts and Gilwell Park, all of our centres have seen exciting improvements over the past 12 months. EVENTS AT SCOUT ACTIVITY CENTRES 2014 has been another successful year for our events. We kicked it off in style with our biggest ever Wintercamp again running at Gilwell Park and Hawkhirst. For the first time, Fundays took place across two centres (Gilwell Park and Woodhouse Park), enabling more Beavers and Cubs to join in the fun! Once again Gilwell 24 gave thousands of Explorers plenty of
adventure. We’ve got a busy few months ahead with welcoming hundreds of Scout Network members to Woodhouse Park next weekend for Intense, JOTA/JOTI again taking place at Gilwell Park next month and we’re getting ready to host our newest event Scarefest for the first time this November (scouts.org.uk/Scarefest). PRACTICAL SKILLS 2014 saw the introduction of even more courses and activity badge weekends with the aim of making achieving easier and we will be offering plenty more courses across our centres in 2015. One of our main focuses for 2014 has been practical skills; not only have we got more expertise available to visitors on our centres, but we have provided resources, handy tips and advice via our website and social media. We also worked with Scout Shops Ltd to produce a range of ‘how to’ videos on Programm e, topics such as fire lighting and Training and tent pitching. Check out the Event Guide 2015 resources area on our website and look out for more skills courses in our new Programme, Training and Event Guide 2015 available from our stand on The Orchard. sac@scouts.org 0845 300 2549 .uk scouts.org.uk/sa c
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Future events at our Scout Activity Centres
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Where? Gilwell Park When? 18–19 October 2014 Who? All sections gb2gp.org.uk
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Where? Gilwell Park and Hawkhirst When? 9–11 January 2015 Who? Scouts and Explorers wintercamp.org.uk
Where? Gilwell Park When? 1–2 November 2014 Who? Scouts and Explorers scouts.org.uk/scarefest
Where? Gilwell Park and Woodhouse Park When? 20–21 June 2015 Who? Beavers and Cubs scouts.org.uk/fundays
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Where? Gilwell Park When? 10–12 July 2015 Who? Explorers gilwell24.info
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2015 Where? Gilwell Park When? 4–6 September 2015 Who? All adults members and Network scouts.org.uk/reunion
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Where? Woodhouse Park When? 11–13 September 2015 Who? Network www.intense.uk.net
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Where? Gilwell Park When? 17–18 October 2015 Who? All sections gb2gp.org.uk
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Where? Gilwell Park When? 31 October – 1 November 2015 Who? Scouts and Explorers scouts.org.uk/scarefest
MEET THE TEAM
JOIN THE CONVERSATION
Our staff and volunteers will be on The Orchard throughout the weekend, so come and say hi, try your hand at tasty backwoods cooking, celebrate our International volunteers and for your chance to win some great prizes, take part in the Practical Skills Challenge. Furthermore, we’ll be more than happy to answer your questions about our centres and events.
Make sure you tweet and Facebook us this weekend (Don’t forget to use #Reunion2014). We’d love to hear your feedback and more specifically, what your favourite recipe is at our stand’s backwoods cooking demonstration. You can let us know your thoughts and comments about our centres and our events, plus you can share what you’d like to see in the future.
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Welcome to Gilwell Park and to the 88th Reunion. It’s been another fantastic year for Scouting with continued growth, a higher profile and some truly exceptional opportunities for young people. As we prepare for the start of another Scout year I hope we can provide you with the right balance of friendship, relaxation and inspiration and leave you energised for the year ahead as we aim for even greater success. Once again the Reunion organisers have excelled themselves. There more than 100 activities, bases and exhibitors to seek out over the weekend and there truly is “something for everyone”. There are of course the old favourites like Harambee for Kenya and Eastbourne District Scout First Aid Team (EDSFAT) that are always popular, but also we have expanded some areas, like Scouting skills and also added new activities such as mini golf and sumo wrestling. The entertainment also promises to be exceptional with the return of The Beavers – an excellent live band – and also a variety of less energetic and quieter evening activities too. It has also been an exceptionally busy year at Gilwell. We have welcomed many thousands of young people over the last twelve months, together with several thousand adults attending meetings, training and events in the conference facilities. Our events have been as popular as ever with Wintercamp, Fundays and Gilwell 24 all recording huge attendances.
All this would not have been possible without a fantastic team of volunteers and staff who will also be working hard over the weekend to make everything go smoothly. When you see someone in a red Gilwell polo shirt, or wearing a green scarf, it would be great if you take a few moments to say “thanks” – without this dedicated team there would far less fun and adventure at Gilwell.
I hope you have a fantastic weekend and I very much look forward to meeting you at some point. Stephen Peck
Director of Programme and Development
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So amazing I never cease to be amazed at what a wonderful Movement Scouting is and am so proud to be able to do my bit to help. I’m also amazed that we have so many brilliant volunteers who make so much happen and I’m really looking forward to being able to say ‘thank you’ in person this weekend.
Bear Grylls, Chief Scout
Expectations It is important to note that the Chief Scout’s presence at Reunion should be treated as a bonus not as the purpose for the event. Not necessarily every member at Reunion 2014 will get to meet the Chief Scout. The Chief Scout may be available for a short time to have photographs taken with our members, however, will not have time for autographs, presenting awards, etc. Requests for autographs can be made via the Chief Scout’s Office. More information about the Chief Scout’s visit to Reunion 2014 will be available via Reunion Express and the information points.
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‘Embracing Change’ Gilwell Reunion 2014 Collection Share your best wishes for the 23rd World Scout Jamboree in Japan and support a young person to attend by making a donation to the annual Gilwell Reunion Scouts’ Own Collection at the end of this service. The 2014 Gilwell Reunion collection is for The Jamboree Solidarity Fund. The Jamboree Solidarity Fund supports Scouts from some of the least economically developed countries the world to attend the Jamboree by offering 30 fully funded places.
Welcome and opening thoughts Please join us with the reading; We gather here today numerous in lands, the cultures and faiths we represent. We come together as unique diverse individuals. We are many voices with many experiences to honour our founder, Who changed people’s attitudes and made changes in his era. We should follow his example and show respect for what has gone before, review and adapt what needs to be updated, so that we may move forward together. We learn from each other, We embrace change and grow together in Scouting; One in our Promise. Credit: Fiona Weaver, inspired by words of our Founder
Words of wisdom Reflections on change from Jagz Bharth
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Renewal of the Scout Promise Please join us in renewing your Promise. Below are all the wordings of the Scout Promise, please use the wording which is most meaningful to you. For Christian, Jews and Sikhs, On my honour, I promise that I will do my best to do my duty to God and to the Queen, to help other people and to keep the Scout Law. For Muslims, On my honour, I promise that I will do my best to do my duty to Allah and to the Queen, to help other people and to keep the Scout Law. Or; In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent and the Most Merciful, I promise that I will do my best to do my duty to Allah and to the Queen, to help other people and to keep the Scout Law. For Hindus, On my honour, I promise that I will do my best to do my duty to my Dharma and to the Queen, to help other people and to keep the Scout Law. For Humanists, atheists and those with no defined faith; On my honour, I promise that I will do my best to uphold our Scout values, to do my duty to the Queen, to help other people and to keep the Scout Law. For subjects of independent Commonwealth Countries, foreign nationals and individuals who are stateless the following wording can replace ‘duty to the Queen’; ...to do my duty to the country in which I am now living.
Final reflection Please join us in a song to close Scouts’ Own together. [Please refer to song sheet provided]
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