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Our Chief Scout Bear Grylls will be with us today from around 2pm on the Training Ground.
Dancing the night away! Steve Peck welcomed everyone with the help of Taz our signer who then taught everyone to sign Reunion. He also welcomed our many visitors from around the world along with Jill Clay and Michael Baden Powell, Grandchildren of our Founder Lord Robert Baden Powell. Steve was delighted to say there will be over 100 activities on offer this weekend and he is looking forward to the launch of the Scout Shops Onesie at 11am, with special guest
models Matt Hyde, Wayne Bulpitt and Alan Craft!! Wayne Bulpitt welcomed Michael John, Chief Scout Scouting Ireland by presenting him with the Chief Scouts Personal Award and to Scouts Ireland a collection of original memorabilia from the 1957 Jamboree. The Epping Forest Pipe Band then kicked off the evening entertainment leading into the lively ceilidh.
P.A.T or ‘Pets as Therapy’ are at Reunion.
Ben (the Brown one) and Jack (the black and white one) are Cavalier King Charles spaniels and are here with us at Reunion. Along with their owners Margaret and Nigel Smith, they represent the Pets as Therapy team. For those who don’t know what that is, little Ben and Jack told me, they are pets who visit people in care homes and hospitals. They visit nursing homes and youth groups such as Beavers, cubs, scouts and Guides.
He’s a record breaker! Roving reporter Mini Mc, Speaking to Leonardo Ocampo today told us of his Guinness World Record Attempt. Leonardo, a Scout from Mexico who actually lives in Bangkok and is a pilot, will be attempting an official world record by traveling from Bangkok Thailand in his Vespa and side car, ALL THE WAY TO JAPAN in time for the World Scout Jamboree next year. The Expedition is called the KARUNA EXPEDITION and is a sponsored event to raise money for the World Scout Foundation. Leonardo won’t be alone on his adventure. Traveling with him in the
about who they are. The P.A.T team provide a pet service for those who don’t have them or are unable to have pets of their own. The benefits of such a scheme are many, but the main proven benefit is that stroking and petting their animals lowers blood pressure which is a good thing. P.A.T along with Ben, Jack and the team, can be found in the Branchet Field and are more than welcome to visit. Ben and Jack would be delighted to see you.
side car will be British Scout Adrian Sawer and the adventurers mascot Malenito Karuna bear. The distances involved are vast with a total of 7000km on land and a further 800 by sea, spanning 7 countries. The Karuna Expedition hope to raise 1 Dollar per Km completed. If you wish to donate then you can do so by getting online at WWW. Karunaexpedition.com with the same name again on Facebook and twitter. Along with Mini Mc, I think we can all wish the Karuna Team all the best of Scouting Luck.
UKCC Team Members.
Tim Kidd is Chief Commissioner of England Tim works with Wayne looking at the polices of the Once there, you can association ensuring that the pet them and learn all tools, support and advice that the association provides to Looking for love.... Male scout leader 27 seeks female leader. Warnings assist volunteer managers in - is scout leader so doesn’t know what free time is. implementing policy locally are user friendly and robust. Might snore but I’ve never heard it myself. Other interests include fire, knives and wood. Contact James on 07761379042. Mark Tarry is Chief Are you from Dewsbury? Commissioner of England If you have information about, or know someone Mark is responsible for connected to the 10th Dewsbury, can you call Tom managing the team of eight on 07885660966, thank you! Regional Commissioners
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“I Aint afraid of no ghosts!” Freshly cooked popcorn lovingly made by the Gilwell HR team & helped by Ray in the kilt, tempted guests into the cinema to see the film ‘Sunshine on the Leith,’ which came highly recommended by Liam Burns. ‘We’ve never been so busy,‘ said a delighted Laura adding ‘we’re really looking forward to Ghostbusters, and have loads more popcorn to make’. Ghostbusters is on at 8.30pm in the Swan, don’t be late
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to help them support and encourage County and District Commissioners as they put together local plans to bring our Vision 2018 to life in Scout Groups all across the UK Look out for both of them in the workshops and activities this morning so do take the opportunity to chat with them about the support and help you need in your Group to achieve the 2018 Vision .
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REUNION EXPRESS 2014
More first time Reunionites
Issue 2| Saturday 6th September
Flags new Badge.
Last night at Gilwell Reunion, Mike Preston FLAGS National Support Unit Manager, revealed the design of our Officical badge to the Unit members attending this years Reunion. Mike said “Our new badge signifies inclusiveness. It symbolises and recognises that The Scout
If your name’s not down!
Please remember for that the reception at 3pm you will need to bring your small Centre of attention. purple voucher to claim your free drink. Come and talk to the Scout Activity Centres team in the orchard and find out all about the events and Thank you. courses available to you in 2015. Pick up your copy Thanks to ann from linnet clough and of ‘Programme, Training and Event Guide 2015’ to the guys from yorkshire that gave. hot off the press! Also enter our Practical Skills Christine and lydia lifts to and from Challenge for a chance to win a selection of prizes chingford snd hi to anyone going to the including a two night camping stay at one of our world jambouree in japan next year centres.
Association consists of people from all walks of life, and our diversity ties us together. It further signifies a culture of inclusion, equality and innovation. A modern icon, for a modern, growing community, which embraces change and the challenges that change will bring”
Drop in on 107 years of history!
Please note the title for ‘Archives, an introduction, should actually be “Scouting Heritage: Drop in on 107 years of history”. This drop in session will give you a whistle stop tour through the Scouting Story. Explore 12 iconic objects from The Scout Association’s Heritage Collection which encapsulate this amazing journey. Timings are as printed in your booklet.
Louise Vast ABSL 32nd Deptford Zach Hill and Jane Elson, love from Jo, John & Martin Josh Lee-Taylor 88th Nottingham (Derbyshire Cont.) Aimee Gamble-Milner camping with 6th Beeston Bear Grylls
Happy Birthday Info Centre This year marks the 15th Birthday of the Scout Information Centre. Over the years, the team of friendly and helpful advisers have answered over 1.5 million enquiries by phone, email and in person here at Gilwell and at local events near you. Did you know that the team spend nearly 2,500 hours each year on the phone to members providing advice, guidance and support. Every Scouting question you can possibly think of has been asked, from where does a certain badge go on the uniform to complex questions about Policy, Organisation and Rules and activities.
Sharon Hartnup, the Scout Information Centre Manager said “The Scout Information Centre is here for you; the members. The team has a huge amount of personal Scouting knowledge and strive to ensure they can provide as much advice, support and guidance as they can, in a way which is relevant no matter what your role is in Scouting. To quote one recent caller who said “I always get a practical answer whenever I call”, and that’s what the team does best!” It’s not just questions and answers that keep the Scout
Information Centre busy though! The team also issue, on average, 1,442 Section 19 Minibus Permits per year and can arrange for Groups to see the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace from within the gates, gain tickets to Trooping the Colour; as well as a whole host of other services to help and support members. To mark the Scout Information Centre birthday, the team are running a competition. To find out more visit them at the Scout Information Centre, next to the White House.
Good Morning My Dear Reader Gill Clay Leads the Way.
So with the usual overnight mix of late night conversations, snoring - (were there any bagpipes on the Woodlands this year ?) and generally putting the scouting world right (if only we wrote the answers down so we could remember the solutions in the morning !!) the day has dawned and the activities have begun apace. Last night’s opening in The Lid was an eclectic mix of the traditional and the modern – Thanks to Taz we can all now sign “reunion” even Steve Peck manage this year !! You know despite the concerns of the men in high vis, I was convinced the Epping Forest Pipe Band would make their way
through the gadding throng !!
soon the time for the final campfire arrived and the Camp Did you work out what Chief reminded the the photo was at the participants of the bottom of page two words he had said at ? It was the very first the first campfire and Gilwell Woodbadge how they will need Course taken here to take the Gilwell from September message back to their 8th-19th 1919. troops and out into Baden-Powell visited the world. the camp on Friday night and gave a talk This year The Chief to the participants Scout will be visiting and led a tracking Reunion and having demonstration on a look round and will Saturday morning, speak on the Training filled with personal Ground at about 2pm anecdotes. The this afternoon – but Programme ran from before then I can’t wait 7:00 am when the for the launch of the sound of the Koodoo onesie at last an item horn awoke the camp of scout clothing that until 9:30 Campfire is guaranteed to suit - the participants my sylph like physique enjoyed good weather, ! except for one heavy thunderstorm which, Must remember to get “had its instructive my belt branded – see value also!” All too you after lunch …
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Reunion Express was privileged to talk with Gill Clay recently. Gill Clay is BPs grandaughter and is here this weekend with all of us at Reunion. When speaking to the Express, Gill said that she is delighted to see so many happy faces. Jill has visited Reunion several times over the years and has some special memories. One of her favourites is her
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ride on the seesaw, for those who don’t know, the Gilwell seesaw is no ordinary plank of wood on a pivot. It’s a large log which is swung by a rather long rope. Gill certainly has an eye for adventure. Gill also commented to the Express that she is very much looking forward to the campfire and of course, the other celebrations for the remainder of
the weekend. Gill is spending her time here at Reunion, with the Life Friends of Scouting. The Reunion Express will be commenting on that in a separate part of this edition. Gill will be staying with us at Gilwell until Tuesday, so if you see her, give her a wave.
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