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Your Scout Network Team Adrian Wray, UK Adviser (Scout Network) Emma Saunders, Programme and Development Adviser Contributions to: programme@scouts.org.uk ADVERTISING Richard Ellacott richard.ellacott@thinkpublishing.co.uk Tel: 020 8962 1258 Cover photo: Paul Kubalek
Welcome
Raise a glass According to the official census of membership, Scout Network numbers are up. Lee Allwood casts his eyes over this issue of Network, and pens this sober introduction
NEW MEMBERSHIP PACK The My Scout Network Membership Pack has been updated and adapted so that you can customise it to your Network electronically. The new pack is available from www.scouts.org.uk/ networkmembership and thanks to a Ô wizardÕ can include local information about your Network. This is a key tool in welcoming new members so download one today.
Hello and welcome to the June/July issue of Network. Summer is here and hopefully the sun is making your camps and activities even better this year. This issue contains its fair share of ideas, advice and support starting with tackling a big issue affecting young adults – alcohol and safe drinking on a night out. As the recession has caused belt-tightening and penny-pinching, we look at cheaper ways to embark upon further or higher education through an in-depth look at The Open University.
Back to basics This month we ask whether core Scouting skills are forgotten when we enter the Scout Network, and look at practical skills starting with the classic Icelandic tent. We also keep things light with my top three, and feature future events.
Film it We know you love your gizmos, and so a challenge has been set to find the best video made to publicise Network. Get filming and you could win a free weekend’s camping. As ever, this supplement should reflect the things you, the members, want to see, so please do send reports, articles, photos or suggestions to scouting.magazine@scouts.org.uk with ‘Network Supplement’ in the subject line.
Contents 4 Drinking safely The debate kicks off, with your views and practical tips for being responsible with alcohol
7 LeeÕ s top three Get your baguettes out for National Picnic Day and talk like a pirate
8 Open all hours
10 Just ask How Scout Active Support can add value to the Network
12 Never too old to learn Pitching Patrol tents should not become a forgotten art
15 Reunion 2010 Take advantage of discounted tickets and get networking
16 Frenetic genetics Discover DNA for yourself at Downe Activitiy Centre
17 Network TV Send us your promotional videos
18 Eventful summer Find your festival with our defnitive listings
We take a look inside the OU
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Drinking safely Continuing our series looking at key health issues affecting young adults today, this issue tackles the topic of alcohol, and drinking responsibly on a night out. Lee Allwood reports
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hether it’s to celebrate exam results, a birthday, a Network social or a fundraiser, almost all of us will have or soon will find ourselves on a night out which could include the consumption of alcohol. An estimated 800,000 people a year are admitted into UK hospitals with alcohol-related injuries – that’s six per cent of all admissions. Males aged 15-29 are in the high risk category for such injuries. Newspapers are often reporting on accidents and tragedies involving young people that have happened as a result of heavy drinking. Indeed,
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the fact that these things happen contribute to society’s wider perception of young people as a binge-drinking, pleasure-seeking good-fornothing bunch, and detract from the good news stories Scouts seek to promote. Despite this, it is still possible, and indeed common, to enjoy a night out, while drinking alcohol in a safe and enjoyable way.
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Eight tips for keeping safe 1. Food is your friend
4. DonÕ t be pressurised
The speed at which alcohol gets into your bloodstream can be slowed down by eating. Having something to eat before a night out will give your stomach a kind of lining and therefore help prevent vomiting. The nutrients your body gets from this food will help it deal with any hangover in the morning too.
Drinking in a group can often lead to pressure. High spirits may lead to friends encouraging each other to drink too much. If you don’t want to drink, tell the truth and say so. Your friends should respect your honesty and values, and if they don’t, are they really your friends?
2. Go it alone
5. Avoid strong drinks
7. Get home safely
Be aware of the strength of what you are drinking. Some drinks are a lot stronger than others, for example continental beers have higher alcohol content than lighter beers. Also be aware of the measures you are drinking; choose single shots with plenty of mixers (coke/ orange/lemonade) rather than double or triple shots.
Don’t leave getting home to chance! Make sure you have enough money for the cab and don’t walk home alone as drunken people are far more open to attack whether you’re male or female. Use licensed taxi firms only and travel with a friend whenever possible.
When in a large group, buying rounds can lead to you drinking far more than you intend to. Why not try drinking at your own pace and amount? Rather than be driven by others.
3. Alternate Try alternating the alcoholic drinks with soft drinks as you go along. The extra soft drinks will help hydrate your body meaning that your liver has a chance to benefit. It also means you will have more energy and better control over what you are doing.
6. Keep an eye on your drinks Pay close attention to your drinks. Don’t put them down where you can’t see them and don’t line them up. Instances of drinks being spiked are becoming more common and if you are a bit intoxicated you could leave yourself vulnerable to this.
8. Drink plenty of water This can make a huge difference to your morning after. When you get in, drink at least a pint of water before going to sleep and have more when you wake up.
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What you think about drink We opened up a discussion about alcohol and the Scout Network on the Scout Network Supplement group on Facebook. Here are some of things you had to say Dan Weaver, Network Commissioner, Derbyshire. [Alcohol] shouldn’t be important, but often it seems that it is. Most of the big national events feature a bar and party of some sort in the evening, although some events are more geared towards being a p*** up than others. Remember anyone can go out and get drunk - but relatively few people are able to take part in the wide range of adventurous opportunities available through Network. That is what makes us special and different to other clubs that might be promoted at uni.
Tristan Davey, Anderida Network, West Sussex I don’t believe alcohol consumption is necessary at Network events, but it certainly helps. We’re currently trying to get into a strict schedule of meeting every two weeks; the majority of us wouldn’t be able to afford expensive activities, and as such going down the pub can suit anyone’s budget [if not their values].
and a chat with someone from another Network is a good thing. However, I can see alcohol in Network as a deterrent to new members.
Abby Hussell, Sussex Network As a Network member, I’ve never felt I had to drink because everyone was forcing me to (apart from the time a friend told me to try red and white wine together as I had no rosé... it didn’t taste the same!).
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Add your comments online, and start your own discussion. Find us by searching groups for Ô Scout Network SupplementÕ at www.facebook.com
Dani Nice, Essex/Manchester South Network I don’t think there is a pressure to drink, especially not during the day. Having a drink in the evening is a way to socialise and relax, but I think it depends on the people as to how important it is.
Thomas Simpson, Media Secretary, Manchester South Network Having alcohol does certainly allow for more interaction between people who do not know each other. Wandering over to a campfire and having a beer 6
Alcohol and activities don’t mix, especially when you’re responsible for the safety of young people
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Lee’s top three
LeeÕ s top three
Pastimes, picnics and pirates
an up-and-down ItÕ s a case of the three Ps in chez Allwood, with of piratical prattling. activity, leisurely luncheon and the promise Landlubbers beware! 6 June: National yo-yo day Not many people know that the earliest surviving yo-yo dates to 500 BC, where it was made using terracotta skin disks. Today the yo-yo is a popular pastime for people of all ages.
Idea: Yo-yo world cup As England battle Algeria, and France take on Uruguay, get into the spirit of competition by holding your own yo-yo tournament. Participants have to demonstrate common tricks, and you could also include a freestyle section to let people really express themselves!
July: National Picnic Month This can mean only one thing… Hold a Network picnic as a recruitment event, possibly in a local park, Scout campsite, or even at the summit of a mountain.
Idea: Extreme picnic What’s the most extreme picnic you can hold? The extremity could be in the venue, or in the food you serve
up. Go wild, and remember to send in your photos to us at scouting.magazine@scouts.org.uk
ADVANCE WARNING 19 September: International Talk Like a Pirate Day What started as a meaningless bit of fun between friends playing racketball (that’s squash to you and me) has become a meaningless bit of jocularity and high dudgeon the world over. If you’ve never talked like a pirate for a whole day before, believe me when I say it’s a hoot. Arrrr!
Idea: Pirate games Avast ye, and cast your minds back to when ye were nippers. Recreate the Jolly Roger of your Beaver Scout days and walk the plank, climb the rigging and cause general mischief. Booty-ful!
get in touch If youÕ ve run an activity from LeeÕ s Top Three, send us a pic or add it to the Scout Network Supplement group on Facebook
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With more than 1.5 million graduates since it opened in 1969, the Open University has become one of BritainÕ s most reputable seats of learning. With its unique distance-learning approach, it offers fantastic opportunities to continue studying when circumstances require you to be in a specific place, which could apply to you. Elis Matthews opens a prospectus to find out more
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rowing up, my first recollection of The Open University (OU) was seeing adverts for its broadcasts in the small hours of the morning on the BBC
channels. It puzzled me as a child why anyone would stay up so late to watch boring academic programmes; thus I failed to grasp the exceptional nature of the OU’s learning methods, which provide access to higher education to those who are unable to go down the traditional route. With the introduction of top-up fees in England and Wales, university has been out of the price range of many students, who rely increasingly on parent’s contributions and part-time jobs just to get by. The Open University offers an alternative, as most of its students are in full-time employment, with over 50,000 sponsored by their employer. Studying while at work gives you the chance to retrain, or add to your CV by gaining formal qualifications that will improve your prospects.
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Moving with the times Far removed from the late night broadcasts (which ceased production in 2006) OU students use the internet, DVDs and podcasts to access their course information. Depending on the course, personal tutors are available face-to-face, over the phone or online. As well as a growing reputation for academic research, the OU has maintained its strong partnership with the BBC, in more recent years
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Emma Pye, 21, spent two years at a conventional university and then transferred to the OU to complete her degree. She said: ‘It was much cheaper with the OU as I could complete my degree whilst living at home. Because I wasn’t earning, the OU paid 75% of my tuition fees, and there was a great choice of courses. I didn’t have to start my degree again from scratch. I got credit for my previous two years of study, so I was able to finish my degree in a year, studying full-time.’ Emma achieved a first class honours degree and is now working in her ‘dream job’ as a countryside management warden for Staffordshire Wildlife Trust.
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Open University
Fast facts • Currently more than 250,000 people study with the OU including more than 20,000 students studying overseas. • The OU offers 570 courses in more than 70 subjects. • Over 25,800 students are under 25. • Registrations for those aged 18-24 rose by 36% in 2009. • 59% of OU undergrads have no previous higher education qualifications. • The OU has over 22,000 fans on Facebook (www.facebook.com/theopenuniversity).
producing Coast, Bang Goes the Theory and The Seven Ages of Britain. This is part of the university’s commitment to widening access to education: the iTunes U website provides free lectures and course content and had its 16 millionth download in March.
Picking your future With hundreds of courses in over 70 subjects, selecting an OU course is as difficult as going through UCAS. If you’re in employment, there may be a course that links to your current line of work, and you should meet with your Human Resources department or line manager to see if there’s a possibility of them supporting you.
The financial advantage of choosing The Open University can be considerable. The typical cost for a BA/BSc (Hons) is £3,600-£4,890 compared with the average student debt of £23,000. This is perhaps why the OU saw a 36% increase in course registrations amongst 18-24 year olds in 2009, compared to the same time in 2008.
Get learninG
To start your learn ing quest, or request a prospectus, go to www.open .ac.uk or follow @OpenUniversity on Twitter.
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there skills Do you need more adult help? Are you got missing from your Network? Have involved enough money? Do you want to get more in new projects? Then read on for port information about Scout Active Sup
What is Scout Active Support? Scout Active Support is a way for adults to provide support to local Scouting in a flexible way that suits them. Scout Active Support is divided into Units. A Scout Active Support Unit is based at Scout Group, District or County level. There can be more than one Unit at each level.
How is a Scout Active Support Unit set up and utilised? The responsible Commissioner must appoint a Scout Active Support Manager when he or she has identified as needing support within the Group, District or County. The function of the Unit should ideally link to the Group, District or County Development Plan. A service agreement should be written that lays out
the support that the Unit will provide over the coming 12 months such as covering leader absence, supporting international expeditions, and the support the Group, District or County will provide to the Unit (such as provide first aid training, pay membership fees and so on). Group Scout Leader, District Commissioner, County Commissioner or nominee
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on Active Support Units could pass Network specialist skills, eg sailing, to a Active – The expert advice of a Scout ork Support Unit could help your Netw get abroad
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How can Scout Active Support help a Scout Network?
What else can a Scout Active Support Unit offer?
A Scout Active Support Unit could do anything that supports Scouting. It is a way for adults to volunteer some time to Scouting in a flexible way that suits them. The ways that Scout Active Support can aid Network are almost endless; below are a few examples.
Scout Active Support is another option for young people to become involved in over the age of 18. Scout Network offers access to the higher level awards, such as the Queen’s Scout Award, but joining a local Scout Active Support Unit presents you with a choice to give something back to Scouting and perhaps remain involved with supporting your old Explorer Unit or Scout Group on a flexible basis. Scout Active Support can work both ways: if you’re looking to get involved with a project, there might be a Scout Active Support Unit based at a local campsite looking for extra manpower to finish a building project. Scout Active Support Units are great contacts for passing on traditional Scouting skills which you may not have yourself. They could be a good source of local history knowledge, and be able to deliver programme on a range of subjects, increasing the variety you can offer in the programme. A Scout Active Support Unit could offer you support during a camp, doing backwoods cooking, conservation projects or providing administrative support. Find out how a local Unit can support your Scout Network.
Going abroad Members of a Scout Network are planning an international expedition. The County Scout Active Support Unit could support them in planning the trip, including fundraising.
Skilling up Networks A Scout Active Support Unit in one County could provide opportunities for Networks across several to gain experience of water activities by coordinating six training sessions annually.
Out of hours A Scout Active Support Unit could work with Networks in the County to coordinate events outside of usual meeting times specifically for Network members.
Rota rescue A Scout Active Support Unit could be a source of extra adult help in the absence of the Network leader, or teach skills that the existing membership do not hold, such as pioneering.
YOU NEED UNITS Contacting your County Commissioner or Network Commissioner regarding any local Scout Active Support Units is probably the quickest route to the Scout Active Support Manager. If no Unit exists, this may prompt the CC to start a new Unit to support your need. For more information, see www.scouts.org.uk/activesupport If you have any good news about your partnership with a Scout Active Support Unit, we would love to hear about it. Please email active.support@scouts.org.uk
Being in Scout Active Support doesn’t mean an end to adventure!
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d l o o o t r e v e N to learn In the younger sections, huge emphasis is placed on learning the fundamental traditions of outdoor skills and campcraft. But how much of these are put into practice in the Scout Network? Lee Allwood assesses whether Scouting skills are up to scratch as he heads for the woods
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opefully our journey through Scouting is one of fantastic enjoyment and fun, but also of self-development and learning. As Members move from Beavers to Cubs to Scouts, they are moving though the progressive training programme and learning as they go. The challenge can sometimes be carrying on that learning in Explorers and the Scout Network. The Scout section Programme aims to be 50 per cent outdoors, so the chances are a lot of these lessons will centre on camping. But with the onset of adulthood and the independence it brings, do we limit the type of camping we choose when it’s down to us to organise ourselves?
How camp is your Network? Think back to your last Network camp. How did it compare to a Scout or Explorer Camp? Of course there will be key differences: I’m sure a tent inspection at 7am wouldn’t go down too well on a Network camp. However there are some standards and skills that we should take with us into the final youth section.
Pop-up tents vs glamping For a large number of 18-25 year olds, the summer brings a huge amount of opportunity to camp outdoors, through festivals like Leeds, V and Bestival. Glastonbury Festival alone will see around 140,000 people camping over a weekend – but is this camping by Scout standards, or is it simply throwing up a flimsy tent and existing for 48 hours?
Conversely, the surge in interest of so-called ‘glamping’ has made a weekend on a campsite more like a film premiere than a back-to-nature experience. Tents replete with fridges, beds and hair straighteners have become the fashion, but is this camping at all? Do either of these sound like your last Network camp, or do you hold true to the simple living that B-P promoted? To this end, we thought we would give some prominence to traditional Scouting skills that time might have forgotten, to encourage Network camps to get in touch with their roots.
Pitching your tent Traditionally the Icelandic Patrol tent has been the tent of choice for most Scout Troops. Durable, warm and large enough to sleep a patrol of six or more Scouts, what it lacks in 21st century style it makes up for in practicality. In April, the most famous thing Icelandic was the volcanic ash cloud that grounded flights across Europe, but whereas that will soon be a passing memory, the Icelandic tent is here to stay. Will you remember how to pitch it? Here’s our top five tips, we’ll leave you to practise the rest.
How to pitch an Icelandic 1. Select a suitable, flat site, with no sharp objects sticking out. Remember, what might look like a small and insignificant bump beforehand, might be a lot more uncomfortable when you’re trying to sleep on it. Also, ensure that the door of the tent doesn’t face the prevailing wind.
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2. Before going gung-ho and pitching the tent, take a good look at what it looks like packed in the valise (bag). That way you stand a chance of getting it back in at the end of the camp. 3. Pitch with the doors still laced. It will be easier to peg out and retain its shape better. 4. Once your tent is up, tighten the main guys to hold it straight – if you have done everything correctly, your tent will stand with just these four guys. (Make sure they aren’t tangled or twisted round the dollies.) 5. When pegging out the guy lines at the sides and corners, follow the seams on the flysheet, and place the pegs in a straight line. Neatness is king!
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New books Scouting Skills and Nights Away can help you rediscover key camping skills. Get them from www.scouts.org.uk/shop
Share your skills
If youÕ re a Network that prides itself on back-to-basics knowhow, tell us your trade secrets. Get in touch at scouting. magazine@scouts.org.uk or the Scout Network Supplement group on Facebook
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Reunion 2010 Ð get networking! Where can you see John LennonÕ s Rolls Royce, the worldÕ s oldest Cub Scout and the hallowed Gilwell Park campfire circle? It could only be Gilwell Reunion. Jess Kelly runs through the highlights of this yearÕ s event
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ookings are now open for this year’s 84th Gilwell Reunion event, held at Gilwell Park over the weekend of the 3-5 September. The event has changed over the last few years and so we thought now would be a good time to provide an update. The event is now open to all adults within Scouting and not just those who have gained their Wood Badge and with more and more Network members attending there is plenty of socialising to be done. There is also the added advantage of a reduced ticket price for Network members attending so get online and book your place now.
WhatÕ s it all for? The event has different elements: Entertainment. A great opportunity to socialise and have fun, with three entertainment venues open each evening, two bars and themes so you can dress up too! Saturday programme. This is all about supporting the sections, with bases and stands full of information and new ideas.
Sunday programme. This is all about supporting the individual and so we are offering workshops, training, activities and practical skills sessions. It’s a real chance for everyone to learn something new, try a new activity or share their ideas and skills. Over the weekend there is also the opportunity to meet some of the trustees and the UK Chief Commissioner and his team.
Be a part of it As well as encouraging adults to attend we are also looking for people to help with the programme, so if you have any activity providers, Scout Active Support Units with unique skills or just something interesting to share, get in touch. www.scouts.org.uk/reunion or email gilwell.reunion@scouts.org.uk
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Frenetic genetics Downe Network Activity camp. 27-30 August 2010
ItÕ s often said that once bitten, Scouting is in your DNA. Now, thanks to Downe Scout Activity Centre, DNA is set to be firmly in Scouting, writes Hannah Lee
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f exchange rates, airline strikes and the aftereffects of the recession have got you counting the coppers, why not look a little closer to home for your summer adventure? Downe Scout Activity Centre in Kent, only 16 miles from London, is running the first DNA (Downe Network Activity camp) this August bank holiday. Will you be one of the privileged few that will be able to say ‘I was there’? Exclusively for Network members, DNA will offer loads of activities from zip wires to high ropes, inflatables to archery. There will be more than enough fun challenges to keep you busy throughout the weekend. Of course, the excitement doesn’t let up in the evening and we’ve organised an array of discos, games, fancy dress competitions and on-site bar. All this just £50 for the whole weekend!
Count me in Limited spaces are still available – book now to avoid disappointment.
REGISTRATION
Go to www.scouts.org.uk/dna to download your booking form and send with £5 deposit per person. Email any questions to dna@scout.org.uk
The small print Attendees must be 18 or over at the start of the event and hold a valid/current criminal records check. Your Network can’t come along but you’d still like to? No problem! Just let us know, pack your tent and join us anyway! Groups or individuals who wish to make a summer holiday of it and either turn up early or stay longer at the centre can do so – just place a separate booking directly with Downe, and of course let us know if you have any questions.
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Competition
Network TV With many Networks using mobile phones, digital cameras and social networks to publicise their adventures, video has a major role to play in attracting new members to Scouting and correcting perceptions. ThatÕ s why weÕ re launching a Network video competition
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report by a 15-year-old intern last year caused a bit of a media furore, as Matthew Robson claimed that teenagers consumed YouTube and Facebook more than TV and radio. His views, though largely personal and taken from his circle of friends, led to marketing analysts thinking again about how they communicate with young people, to get their messages across. In Scouting, we face the challenge of competing with manufacturers and big business to get our image of fun and adventure through an already crowded marketplace. But video-sharing websites and social networks have a part to play, and a well crafted and eye-popping video could be the tool you need to grow your Network even more.
Here’s what you need to do to enter our latest competition: 1. Get together as a Network and plan your video. Aim for it not to last more than three minutes. What do you want to say? What images or style will you use? 2. Get everything you need sorted to shoot your video. Props, people, the right setting, backing music, etc. Set the date, and make sure everybody shows up. 3. Find the right person to edit your video. Someone with access to a media suite, or a media production student at the nearest uni/college. 4. Put the finishing touches to it, and upload it to your Facebook page/YouTube channel. Don’t forget to send a link to us at programme@scouts.org.uk so we can add it to www.scouts.org.uk/tv – the official Scout Association YouTube channel.
Faith and awareness events for August/ September August 5 Raksha Bandhan (Hindu) 11 First day of Ramadan (Muslim) 12 International Youth Day 15 Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary (Christian) 26 Women’s Equality Day (USA) September 1 Installation of Sikh Scripture in Harmandir Sahib (Sikh) 8 International Literacy Day 9 Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) 10 Eid Al-Fittr (Muslim) 18 Yom Kippur/Day of Atonement (Jewish) 21 International Day of Peace 22 World Car Free Day 23 Start of Succot (Jewish) 23 Ganesh Chaturthi (Hindu)
The prize The video judged to be the best will win two nightsÕ free camping for the Network at one of the five national Scout Activity Centres*. Terms and conditions * The prize can be claimed by arrangement with your chosen centre (from Gilwell Park, Ferny Crofts, Downe, Youlbury and Hawkhirst) for up to 30 people. The offer does not include activity fees and is for camping only. www.scouts.org.uk/sac
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eventful summer June
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
V Festival. 20 – 22 August. Chelmsford, Essex. Volunteer with v, get in free. www.vinspired.com/summerofgive DNA*. 27 – 30 August. Downe, Kent. See page 16. www.scouts.org.uk/dna
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Dragnet. 2 – 4 July. Cumbria. Overnight challenge hike. www.dragnet.org.uk
Gilwell Reunion*. 3 – 5 September. Gilwell Park, London. See page 15. www.scouts.org.uk/reunion
World Scout Moot*. 27 July – 7 August. Kenya. First World Moot in Africa
Theme Park Camp. 3 – 5 September. Surrey. www.summitnetwork.org.uk
August Chamboree. 31 July – 7 August. Cheshire. International Jamboree. www.chamboree2010.co.uk
Intense. 10 – 12 September. Woodhouse Park, Bristol. www.avonscouts.org.uk/intense
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. Unless starred (*) Events listed here are not formally endorsed by The Scout Association and UK Headquarters takes no organisational responsibility for these events.
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With intense walking events and laid back camping, thereÕ s plenty to get excited about across the country in Network this season. All thatÕ s missing is your attendance
AdvANce Notice
Next summer, Inter-net will launch. ItÕ s a week-long Network-only camp in Berkshire, and the first event of its kind anywhere in the UK. EveryoneÕ s invited, including Network age Rover Scouts from abroad. The organisers are promising Ô quirky twists, gold standard activities and the added bonus of a 48 hour experience that youÕ ll be talking about for years to come.Õ ThereÕ s a £20 early bird discount if you pay your deposit by 30 June 2010. The total fee is £260, and all the other information is at www.inter-net.org.uk
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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
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