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What do we want?

The Scouts who represent you at the British Youth Council

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Growing your own with Dig In

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Your Scout Network Team Adrian Wray, UK Adviser (Scout Network)

Welcome

Emma Saunders, Programme and Development Adviser

Big words, big issues

Contributions to: programme@scout.org.uk ADVERTISING Richard Ellacott richard.ellacott@thinkpublishing.co.uk Tel: 020 8962 1258 Cover photo: John E Fry

This exciting issue of Network contains information on contraception, representation and social communication. These may be long words, but as Emma Saunders explains, they’re important themes all the same This issue has a variety of topics, as ever, with the range going from sexual health to growing your own vegetables and a good dose of improving links with the Explorer Scout section thrown in for good measure.

Super subs

REUNION BOOKINGS OPEN The booking system for the 84th Gilwell Reunion is now open, and there’s a discount for Network members.

The weekend combines activities with information and resources that will boost your batteries in readiness for the new Scouting year. It’s also a perfect opportunity to reconnect with old friends, and make new ones in the relaxing surroundings of Scouting’s home.

Get full details at www.scouts.org.uk/reunion

It is also that time of year that we ask for your commitment. Have you paid your membership subscription? We hope to see growth in the Scout Network section again this year, and it’s worth starting now on advertising your Network to Explorers so that we can all improve retention levels between the two sections. Liz Smith provides us with an example of how one County team have got involved with this (page 16).

Event horizon Now is the time to start booking up and coordinating which events you are attending this summer. You may be daring enough to attend them all, so order a case of Red Bull as well to help you survive!

Don’t forget the list of 100 things to do before leaving Network - join the Facebook group of the same name! Now that the weather is improving, it’s time to get outdoors and start tackling some of these challenges.

There’s also a Facebook group for this supplement (search ‘Scout Network supplement’).

Enjoy the Bank Holiday weekends and keep us posted on what you’re getting up to and what you want to see in your supplement.

Contents 4 Better safe than sorry Contraception and lifestyle choices in our sexual health special

7 ‘On your BYC’ We meet the Scout delegation to the British Youth Council

10 Social network If you don’t know your RSS from your Bebo, you need to read our guide, including safety tips

12 Meat and two veg The programme factory digs up some juicy outdoor treats

15 Lee’s top three

16 The moving game How Essex kept the Network alive, through the eyes of their recruitment administrator

18 What happens next?

A rundown of the events and activities taking place over the next few months

Dancing, eating chocolate and saving the world. Just a normal day in Lee’s mega mind

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Sexual health

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f you’ve had unprotected sex you could be the one in ten of people your age infected with Chlamydia. That’s right, ten per cent of people under 25 years old have Chlamydia and what is as worrying is that the majority of people infected have no symptoms.

Chlamydia isn’t the only thing you should be worried about if you’ve had unprotected sex. There are around 25 types of sexually transmitted infections and if you have an infection you are more likely to contract another, more serious infection. There’s also the risk of pregnancy.

Respect yourself It is vitally important to take time to look at your own feelings and values before you make any decision about sex. Bear in mind that your actions could be influenced by your and your family’s religion, beliefs, faith and values as well as the risks outlined in this article. Make sure that you are ready to deal with any consequences which arise following your actions.

The decision to have sex is always yours, even if you’ve had sex with that person before doesn’t mean you have to keep having sex with them. It’s easier to make the choice in advance than in the heat of the

moment, and once you‘ve made your decision, take control. Alcohol can cloud your judgment and make you lose your inhibitions so if you’re not certain you can remain in control try to avoid situations when the opportunity of sex may arise, such as going into someone’s room or tent. To help make your decision ask yourself, ‘Is it the right time, in the right place and with the right person?’

Protect yourself

STIs are common and you cannot judge who may or may not be infected. Just because your partner has no signs or symptoms doesn’t guarantee they are free from infection. Other than not having sex, practising safe sex is the most effective way of protecting yourself and reducing the risk of contracting an STI. Use a condom every time – for 1. Chlamydia vaginal, oral and anal sex.

2. Warts

Top 5 STIs in the UK*

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3. Herpes 4. Gonorrhoea 5. Syphilis

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Better sorry >> Condoms are readily available. You can either buy them (from pharmacies, supermarkets, petrol stations and vending machines) or get them free at most doctors’ surgeries, contraception clinics (eg Brook), Genitourinary Medicine clinics (GUM), sexual health clinics and some young people’s services. Always make sure the condoms you use have the CE mark on the packet as this means they have been tested to high European safety standards and remember to check that they have not passed their expiry date.

Remember that a condom needs to be put on before there is any genital STI Symptoms contact to be Men effective. If you’ve Discharge from penis made the decision that you are ready Sore, tender or inflamed to have sex it is penis head worth establishing Testicle ache or pain a point when you will bring up the subject of using a condom, for example ‘my zip cannot be undone if I haven’t talked about using a condom’. If you feel embarrassed about talking about contraception with this person then are you really ready to have sex with them?

Inspect yourself If you’re having sex you need to be aware of the signs and symptoms of an STI and be aware some do not have any at all. If you have any signs or symptoms, have been told by your partner that they have had an STI or you’ve had sex without a condom (or it has come off or split) then it is really important to get yourself checked out. It is also a good idea to get into the habit of getting tested each time you change partners to check that you are clear. Perhaps you can suggest going to the clinic with your new partner as a way of approaching the 6

subject of your sexual past.

Testing is available at some GP surgeries, a sexual health clinic or genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinic, some community contraceptive and some young people’s services. You needn’t feel embarrassed about getting yourself a sexual health check up, clinics are used to testing for all types of infection, it is after all their job. They will not judge you, you are after all demonstrating some responsibility for your own health by actually being there, and they will respect that. Be prepared to answer questions about your sex life; they need to know so that they can perform the right test which might be a urine sample, a blood sample, a vaginal swab (if you have no symptoms you can normally do this yourself) and sometimes an examination of your genitals dependent on your symptoms.

Whatever your age your visit is kept confidential, your GP doesn’t even need to know. However, if they are worried that either you or another young person are at risk of harm, they might need to tell other healthcare professionals. They will always talk to you before doing this.

Men and Women

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Stinging sensation when you urinate

Change in vaginal discharge

Itching, blisters or sores in genital area or mouth

Bleeding between periods or after sex

Pain during sex

Sore, tender or inflamed vulva

Anal discharge or itching

If you are in a relationship, have both tested negative for STIs and want to stop using condoms remember there is still a risk of pregnancy. There are 12 methods that protect against pregnancy so finding a suitable method that suits you is important. To do this you will need to talk to doctors or nurses at the same places where you can get tested for STIs and also discuss it with your partner.

USEFUL RESOURCES www.brook.org.uk www.fpa.org.uk www.nhs.uk/worthtalkingabout Sexual Health Helpline 0800 567 123 www.scouts.org.uk/shis

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Participation

‘On your BYC’ Chair of the British Youth Council Scout Delegation Rachel Ruddock explains what the BYC stands for and how you can get involved

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he British Youth Council (BYC) is an organisation led by young people for young people aged 25 and under. The BYC empowers young people across the UK to have a say and be heard.

Like many other youth organisations in the UK, including Girlguiding UK, NUS and many local youth councils, The Scout Association is a member of the BYC. Our delegation is made up of ten young people, mostly Network members, from across the UK. We campaign for change in areas that affect us as young people everyday.

Current campaigns The BYC is currently campaigning on a handful of issues, including the Cost of Public Transport, University Fees, the Perception of Young People in the Media and Climate Change.

Through our consultations in the past 12 months you’ve told us that you think the cost of public transport is the biggest issue affecting you today. One of your suggestions is that there should be a fairer system across the UK which gives discounts for young people of Network age as well as the current discounts for children.

Through our Facebook group you also told us that you don’t think Scouting does enough to help tackle climate change.

Confidence builder Hannah Daniels, a Network member from Merseyside, joined the Scout delegation in early 2009.

‘When I first joined, I was quite shy and not a fan of public speaking. Over the year, I’ve grown in confidence and enjoy speaking in front of many people. I’ve had opportunities to represent Scouting at a

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range of events, from going to Westminster to talk to MPs about the cost of public transport, to attending the BYC Annual General Meeting, where we voted for the issues that you’d told us were your priorities. As a result of what Scouts told us we managed to make the cost of public transport one of the BYC’s main campaign priorities in the build up to the general election. Hannah has really enjoyed the past year. ‘It’s boosted my confidence and given me a chance to see what other young people in Scouting think. I’ve also been fortunate enough to make lifelong friendships with some fantastic people.’

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How can I get involved?

The next opportunity for you to join the BYC delegation will be early next year. Until then you can get your voice heard in the following ways: • Join our Facebook group ‘Scouts @ BYC’ • Fill out the regular minipolls on the BYC website www.byc.org.uk • While on the BYC website, sign up to receive regular email updates • Look out for BYC surveys online • The BYC delegation also attends some Scout events where we take the opportunity to discover your opinions.

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The BYC Delegation’s top 10 campaigning tips 1. Choose your campaign There are lots of important issues in the world, but no one person can campaign to solve them all.

2. Build a team A great campaigner can carry people with them, but cannot be successful alone. Gather a team of people and ensure everyone has a clear role.

3. Have a purpose Be able to let people know in a couple of sentences what the point of your campaign is.

4.Know your stuff Research the issues around your campaign thoroughly.

5.Map the issue Draw a thought-map of people who your campaign will affect both positively and negatively. Think about what you need to say to each of these audiences.

6.Win number Know how many people you need to convince to bring about the change you want. Remember that this will not be everyone, so be realistic about how you’re going to win over enough people.

7.Build alliances Find out whether other organisations have the same objectives as you. This will help to add strength to your campaign and broaden your appeal.

8.Use the right tactics Every campaign is different so you will need a mixture of methods. Whatever you do, make sure it is appropriate to your target audience.

9.Timing is everything Plan your campaign to coincide with other activities. This can increase the impact or exposure of your campaign.

10.Know what success looks like How will you know when you have achieved your goal? Build in a review process with your campaign team. Share this with your supporters and ask them for feedback.

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You can’t check your email these days without someone inviting you to join a social network, and networking sites are often the first we log onto, but are they safe, and can they be used effectively within Scouting? Emma Saunders finds out

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ocial networking websites such as Facebook, Twitter, MySpace and Bebo have become increasingly popular with young people all around the world. The incentives for people to join the sites are to be able to keep in touch with friends/family in an informal, instantaneous manner.

They also allow people from all over the world to connect, and are core to their existence, if you look at their mission statements.

‘Facebook helps you connect and share with the people in your life.’ Bebo wants to ‘connect you to everyone and everything you care about.’ Sharing photographs, messages, and updates on adventures is possible in one place with no worries about time difference.

A perfect world?

This all sounds very positive, which is why so many people join the sites, but there are, as with everything, some negatives, not only that it brings out the nosey side of people but as Facebook say, ‘It’s free and anyone can join’.

To help you and your Scout Network stay safe whilst having a presence on social networking sites, here are some tips that you should follow.

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1. Protect your particulars. On a majority of the sites, you will be asked to create a personal profile. Check what your settings are for this, and make sure your personal information (especially date of birth, address, phone numbers and email addresses) cannot be seen by people you have not accepted/added as a ‘friend’. Make sure they are a true friend.

2. Be photo aware. Be wary of the photographs you upload. It may seem like a great and easy way of sharing great news about your new born baby, new car, the fact that you are on holiday and alike but remember that the registration of your new car is likely to be visible and you have just let everyone know that your house is empty! Once you have added anything online for others to view, you can’t take it back. Even if you delete something from your profile including images and comments, someone could already have downloaded them or printed them off.

3. Keep it closed. When creating a group or event for whatever purpose eg for your Scout Network, make sure that the security settings have been set appropriately. The main thing to do is set it up so that people have to request to join.

This enables you to keep control over access to the

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information, which includes the date, time and location of a meeting or photographs from an event.

Remember if you leave it open, you might get lots of people joining the group (which looks great) but you don’t know which of these are true Scouts or friends and if they have joined for the right reasons.

Snooping for a scoop It is worth remembering that the media, press and employers are all present in some way on these sites and so can gain your personal details and incriminating evidence if you let them.

Click clever, click safe A recent survey by MSN revealed that 64 per cent of under-18 year olds in the UK have been contacted by someone they don’t know online, and worryingly, over one third responded.

Don’t let your wall smash your job prospects Having a brilliant CV and application form for a job or opportunity is only half way there, as it has been known that prospective employers search for candidates on social networks prior to interview. You want them to have the same impression about you from your profile as well as your CV, don’t you? more info For guidance on all forms of communication including social networking have a look at factsheets Emails and text messaging guidance for leaders (FS330086) and Developing a Scouting website (FS295207)

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s we’ve just covered, protecting your identity when using social networks is paramount, but parents and young people aren’t always getting the message. The Microsoft research also found that it is not only young people that need to build awareness of using the internet responsibly, but parents too.

Parental (up)setting Forty one per cent of parents don’t know whether their child has privacy settings enabled on their social network, and 58 per cent of young people say their parents do nothing to limit or control their use of the internet.

Microsoft is working hard to educate everyone, so that they can enjoy a safer time online. By partnering with Scouting, Network members are being given the opportunity to attend free virtual training, giving them the skills to educate parents in the local community so that they in turn feel more confident that they can safeguard their children.

Train up To find out more about the training sessions and the partnership visit www.scouts.org.uk/microsoft

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Meat and two veg Going into the machine this issue are some cracking opportunities to help others, grow your own and get to know some Swedes (not the vegetables!)

MEAT - Scavenge London and Edinburgh with a big green box ShelterBox were quickly on hand in Haiti, when a devastating earthquake hit the country in January. Scouts in the UK reached out and raised thousands to send aid to the victims, and ShelterBox have since put up more than 8,000 tents, restoring some dignity to those who have lost everything.

At such times, it’s easy to feel powerless, but in June you can get involved and make a difference. Big Green Box Week is the charity’s annual fundraising and awareness week, and the flagship event is a massive scavenger hunt being held in London (12 June) and Edinburgh (19 June). On top of this, you could raise loads by taking on the Dartmoor Challenge (11 September) – 30 miles across the moors with a ShelterBox. For more on all these check out www. shelterbox.org and click on ‘Be Involved’.

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VEG - Get green fingers with Dig In The BBC Dig In campaign is underway, and a perfect way to get together as a Network and grow your own grub. BBC Dig In are offering free seeds to get you started using whatever space you have.

Tailor-made Programmes Online activities have been created to guide you through the process, and you could link up with an Explorer Scout Unit or other local groups to get your horticulture off the ground.

So cultivate a courgette, bring up some basil and go ooh la la with French beans, and above all, Dig In! See the main magazine (page 41) for an interview with top gardener Alys Fowler and go to www.scouts.org.uk/digin for full information.

The programmes, as always, are on Programmes Online. Visit www.scouts.org.uk/pol and search for ‘grow vegetables.’

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Programme factory

YOUR IDEAS

In the next magazine we’ll be giving the factory treatment to some odder ideas.

What wacky programmes have you run as a Network? Get in touch at scouting.magazine@scout.org.uk – it’s good to share!

VEG - Fancy a Swedish summer in Greece?

A group of Swedish Sea Scouts aged 18-19 have made contact with a proposal for an exciting joint project this summer. This fantastic opportunity for approximately ten UK Scouts of Network age would involve spending a week in the Mediterranean, taking part in activities and sharing cultural experiences with a similar sized group from Sweden. An application is being made for EU funding to subsidise the cost of the trip; which it is proposed will take place at the end of June 2010.

Much of the week would be spent aboard a sailing vessel; visiting different Greek ports in the Athens area and using the opportunity both to meet with local Scouts and to promote Scouting to other locals. No prior sailing experience is necessary – just enthusiasm and a willingness to learn! As part of the crew under the supervision of experienced leaders, you would be involved in all aspects of running the vessel; from steering and trimming sails, to navigating and cooking.

Offshore sailing is a unique and exciting adventurous

team-activity, and the Mediterranean is an excellent location for beginners and experienced sailors alike.

Expressions of interest are now being invited. There are limited places and with the proposed trip being less than four months away, anyone interested should contact Dan Weaver on danny.weaver@btinternet.com as soon as possible for further information.

Greet a mountain goat by sailing with Swedes

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Lee’s top three

Lee’s top three

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ntly, staring into Lee Allwood has been acting a bit strange rece to cast his mind space and having premonitions. We asked him a top three plucked forward and put it to, ahem, good use. Here’s out of the ether 2 May: Bank holiday bonanza May is a happy month as it has two bank holidays. Many of the celebrations around May Day originate from Pagan festivals, such as morris and maypole dancing.

Idea: Dance party Get your library card out and research as many styles of dance, both traditional and modern. Get everyone together, pitch a marquee, fuse the styles together with some loud music and invite fellow Networks. Combine with croquet and fresh orange juice for an unforgettable Scout Network fete.

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5 June: World Environment Day WED is a UN initiative to have the biggest global celebration of environmental action, and therefore a perfect time to look at the environment area of your Network programme.

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Idea: Global action Plan something to mark World Environment Day, from planting trees

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to performing a children’s puppet show with a green message. See the A-Z at www. unep.org for some inspiration. Programmes Online has lots of ideas to offer to make this area of the programme unique and exciting – www.scouts.org.uk/pol – and the Green Footprint Award also has tons of ideas. www.greenfootprintaward.org.uk

3 July: Chocolate Wafer Day

As a nation of food-lovers, the United States has thought of a food-related ‘day’ for everything under the sun, and it wouldn’t be a normal top three without something to do with food.

Idea: Choc full You won’t need to look far for a chocolaterelated programme idea. According to my sources, some people like to roll around in a chocolate pit on Chocolate Wafer Day. If that doesn’t take your fancy (!) you can look at Fairtrade and the chocolate industry.

get in touch If you’ve run an activity from Lee’s Top Three, send us a pic or add it to the Scout Network Supplement group on Facebook

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The moving game M

y role is the County Network Recruitment Administrator for Essex.

It’s a new role, and I work with the County Scout Network Commissioner to improve recruitment of members in to Networks and establish links between local Networks and their respective Explorer Units.

Meeting the need, needing to meet It became apparent that there was no strategy in place to facilitate Explorers moving on, and communication between the two sections – one being at District level and the other at County level – had issues. Therefore we hosted an evening where representatives (mostly District Explorer Scout Commissioners and Network Advisers) were brought together to devise a moving-on strategy that could work for the whole County.

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When the County Network team recognised that there was a communication problem between Explorer Scout Units and Networks in Essex, Liz Smith was enlisted to bring them together and aid the moving-on process

On the evening, people were split into five groups, based on the five areas of Essex. The County Commissioner and her core team also got involved as facilitators for each of the areas.

The first session involved everyone completing a transition health checker, which contained a number of questions relating to the links between the two sections. The two sections then compared answers, before agreeing one set of answers that applied to both. The second and larger session involved the representatives working on an area strategy for moving Explorer Scouts into Scout Network. Members of the County Explorer Scout and County Scout Network team acted as scribes for each of the areas, typing up what was agreed for the strategies.

A group that grasps growing At the end of the evening we were able to set up a new County MIMO (Moving-in Moving-on) working group.

As Network Recruitment Administrator, I became chair

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of the group, which is made up of representatives from the Explorer and Network sections and will own and review the Moving-on strategies for each area of the County. We will also be available to support Districts, Local Networks and Areas in Essex with the implementation of their Moving-on strategy.

After all of the hard work had been finished and the evening wrapped up, there was an optimistic mood that what had been discussed would make a real difference to links between the sections, but there was still a lot to do! We enjoyed some food from the barbecue that had been prepared by Cobra Scout Network.

Moving forward We’re currently moving towards an official strategy for the whole County, and the following points are our guiding principle in supporting Units and Networks to aid the transition between the sections: • Network Advisers and DESCs are to interact more, especially at Explorer Leader meetings.

• Accurate membership data is to be maintained and made available.

• The Network is to make contact with Explorers aged 17 and over in the area. Explorer leaders are to support this.

• Network to promote forthcoming programmes to Explorers.

CONTACT SUPPORT In the Wiltshire Network, Kris McCabe is involved in a similar project, which has had some good results We have implemented a strategy well in the last year. It’s simply about how we maximise our opportunities with Explorers. We’ve trialled a system whereby we created a Network Exec position called Network/Explorer Contact (NEC) in all local Units where applicable in the County.

The NEC is responsible for communicating with Explorer Units in their area, keeping leaders and Explorers up to date in what the Network is doing. The role also looks at getting those Explorers of age to complete their Moving-on Award as a stepping-stone: it’s another award and something to build on in Network. Once they hit 18 we do a Moving-on ceremony in the Explorer Unit to celebrate the transition. Then we do the full investiture in Network at a later date. It shows Explorers we exist and helps bridge the gap.

Kris McCabe, County Scout Network Chair, Wiltshire

SHOUT OUT

What ’s your transition story? If you’ve had a result with movi ng Explorers into your Network, tell us the recipe for success.

Emai l scouting.magazine@scouts.org.u k with ‘Network supplement’ in the subject line.

Explorers to Network Making the leap from but is well worth it! g, ntin can be dau

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Faith and awareness events for June/July June LGBT Pride Month 5 World Environment Day 1-7 Volunteers Week 3 Corpus Christi (Christian) 12-19 ShelterBox Big Green Box Week 14-20 Refugee Week 16 Dragon Boat Festival (Chinese) 16 Martyrdom of Guru Arjan (Sikh) 20 Father’s Day 21-27 Recycle Now Week

July 6-13 Children’s Art Day 8-9 The Prophet’s Night Journey and Ascension (Muslim) 9 Anniversary of the Martyrdom of the Bab (Bahá’í) 11 World Population Day 13 Ratha Yatra (Hindu) 15 Chokor (Buddhist) 20 Tisha B’Av (Jewish) 26 Asalha Puja (Buddhist) 26-27 The Night of Forgiveness (Muslim)

What happens next?

This issue we combine the list of Network happenings in the coming months with some faith and awareness events, each of which could provide the spark for a future Network programme. Don’t just think about it, do it!

April Gathering.

2 – 5 April. Great Tower, Lake District.

Network camp at Great Tower. http://networkgathering. westlancashirescouts.org.uk The New Monopoly Run. 18 April. London. www.vulcan-network.org.uk Evo. 30 April – 3 May. Ferny Crofts Activity Centre, Hampshire.

Medieval themed camp. www.evoevents.net May The Scout Network Cup (5-a-side).

7 – 9 May. PACCAR Scout Camp, Buckinghamshire. www.thesncup.webs.com

June The Festival.

4 – 6 June. Rough Close Campsite, Coventry. Network only weekend. www.acoolfestival.co.uk MAD UK. 25 – 27 June. Basildon, Essex.

Weekend Network camp. www.essexscouts.org.uk/mad

July Sun Run. 2 – 4 July. Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.

Mammoth walking event and festival. www.sr-mc.co.uk Dragnet.

2 – 4 July. Cumbria.

Overnight challenge hike. www.dragnet.org.uk

ANY MORE?

If you know of any events that are open to any member of the Scout Network, contact us to publicise them in the supplement.

Events that are listed here are not formally endorsed by The Scout Association and UK Headquarters takes no organisational responsibility for these events.

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Adventure Beyond is a family run centre based in West Wales. We have venues and camping or bunk house accommodation in St Davids, Cardigan Bay, Brecon Beacons.

Jethro Moore Adventure Beyond

G • CLIMBING • COASTEERING ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: CANOEIN TER RAFTING • SURFING • CAVING • WHITE WA G KIN YA KA • ING LK WA E RG GO ILLS URSE/ LOW ROPES • FIELD SK TEAM BUILDING • ASSAULT CO Nant Y Pobty Farm Coed Y Bryn, Llandysul Ceradigion, SA44 5LQ Phone: 07787123761 fun@adventurebeyond.co.uk www.adventurebeyond.co.uk

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