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Tel: 0845 300 1818 Contributions to: programme@scouts.org.uk ADVERTISING Richard Ellacott richard.ellacott@thinkpublishing.co.uk Tel: 020 8962 1258 Contributors: Chris Frankland, Sarah Pegg, Katie Potts, Ben Nuttall, James Stafford, Dave Norris.

For ease of reading, this supplement refers to all variations of ‘county’ groupings simply as County.

You can read all the section supplements, and the main magazine, online at www.scouts.org.uk/magazine

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Our cover star is James Bass, West Lancashire’s County Network Chair, taking on the assault course at Great Tower Scout Activity Centre during Network Gathering.

Deputy UK Commissioner for Programme Graeme Hamilton takes an overview of camps, programme, activities and youth involvement

Summer’s well under way now and thousands of young people have experienced the thrills of camps both in the UK and abroad. This ranges from a first Beaver Scout residential experiences to the life-changing time people will have at the 22nd World Scout Jamboree in Sweden, not forgetting all the fantastic Network events taking place.

I’ve had a great time getting out and about and visiting camps and events wherever I can. The excitement, fun, friendships, and development I’ve witnessed is a stark reminder of what makes Scouting so special.

We’ve now completed the recruitment for the various programme project teams and the UK Programme support team. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this effort. Everyone is now hard at work undertaking a huge range of tasks to ensure that we have the right up-to-date support for leaders across the country.

Because Network is your section, we want to ensure it’s easy for you to give us your feedback. This is a good time to let you know about a special project which will appear in the October/November supplement. We’ll be including ideas for activities to run with your Network to ensure that we get great feedback about what you think could make the programme better.

Involving your views in our future work forms part of our drive for greater youth involvement. So, be prepared and build some time in your programme during October or November to run these activities and send the responses back to the Programme team.

Contents 4 News and updates The usual round up of sectional stuff

5 The round table Our supplement hosts from Kent Network discuss hot topics, from events to love

8 End of part one A year after its formation, three members of Canterbury Clangers Network assess progress

10 The offshore network We join Derbyshire Network on the crest of a wave as they sail a 49-foot yacht

12 On a role The County Scout Network Leader

14 Network 2.0 Tips towards building a nifty Network website

16 Part of the furniture Events in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Cornwall

18 What’s going on?

Full events listing to help you plan your calendar

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News and updates

The latest soundings from the Headquarters team, dates for your diary and chances to get involved. If you’ve got news, spread it via programme@scouts.org.uk

Have you used Globe Trekker yet?

Globe Trekker is an online interactive world map, where people submit their reviews of international trips they’ve been on. It’s a great way of sharing information on your overseas trips and experiences, or of finding out more about a country you’re thinking of going to.

Reviews are left by all sorts of people – from Beavers who’ve been on a daytrip to France to Network members who’ve gone travelling in Australia.

If you’ve been on a trip and have anything good – or bad – to say about your experience, this is a place you can share it with others. Your feedback will encourage them to do similar trips – and there’s an option for you to leave your email address, if you want other people to get in touch with you for further advice. Also if you have somewhere you wouldn’t recommend – this is one of the only places where you can pass on this advice. Alternatively if you’re thinking about going abroad but are not sure where or how, you can browse through the map.

If you know where you want to go but want advice on campsites and activities – you can see where other people have been and what they thought.

This resource is only as good as the information provided, so the more reviews, the more useful it is for everyone. Check it out, and if you’re a globetrekker, leave a review.

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Scouts Speak Up Now in its fourth year, Scouts Speak Up is your opportunity to ask senior MPs the questions that you want answers to. Each event will be held during the Conservative, Labour and Liberal Democrat Party Conferences, in Manchester, Liverpool and Birmingham.

Each event runs from 3pm to 5pm on: • Sunday 18 September – Liberal Democrat Party Conference, Malmaison Hotel, Birmingham • Sunday 25 September – Labour Party Conference, Hilton Hotel, Liverpool • Sunday 2 October – Conservative Party Conference, Deansgate Hotel, Manchester A £30 travel bursary is available to Network members. To attend, email sam.mowbray@scouts.org.uk with ‘Party Conferences’ in the subject line.

THE SOCIAL NETWORK

Do you like Network? Do you use Facebook? If so, have you liked the Scout Network page on Facebook? When you’re next online, go to www.facebook.com/ scoutnetwork – like the page to get updates, events news and questions direct to your news feed.

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The round table The County Network Leaders of Kent Network sat down to discuss some hot topics. With fingers on the buzzers, this is what they thought

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Question 1:

What is the ideal structure for a Network?

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Bo: It’s a difficult one, because what works for one Network won’t work for another. I come from a Network where we organised the programme three months in advance. People’s names were put against diary dates and it was fairly rigid. I suggested to another Network that they follow the same lines. They’ve done a hybrid version that involves meeting every other week and that way of planning just doesn’t work for them. It really depends who your members are, whether they’ve got alternative commitments, whether they’re able to organise things in advance and work out what’s happening in their lives – it’s really difficult to say what will work.

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a Network co-ordinator, who coul d be aged 18-25. They set up and lead the meetings and act as a point of cont act so that people know what’s happ ening.

The second way is slightly more form al, with a Network Leader who is over 25.

They need to be a full member and regulate things, but they might get other people to run the individua l activities. The third way is to run things as a group.

Hannah: I think it’s important to have someone that’s responsible for 17.5 to 18 year-olds, otherwise Explorers reach 18 and don’t move on.

Dave: I don’t think Network can run without someone in place prepared to organise ever yone.

KJ: I’ve just gone through this, turn ing 18. I didn’t have a point of contact, I just knew people who were in Network, and they invited me alon g.

If you can get links in place and keep them you’re more likely to retain people when they’re of Network age.

Summar y: Have a point of contact at all levels.

Dave: There’s three main ways of running a Network. The first is to have scouts.org.uk/pol

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Question 3:

Does being in Network improve your chances of finding the love of your life?

Dave: Awkward one. Yes, I’ve had a relationship within Network. Network can be quite ‘incestuous’ – in my District we have several members who’ve gone out with each other, and it can be quite confusing to remember who’s with who!

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Question 2:

What Network event (outside of Kent) is the best?

Why? Chris: Essex MAD. It was really good fun and it’s a really good way of meeting people and networking.

Dave: I’d go for ATC (Alton Towers Camp) in Derbyshire. It’s far, far, better.

Hannah: You’re biased because it happens on your birthday every year.

Dave: It does, but it’s an amazing camp and the people who put the work into it are great – you pay just over £30 and get entry into Alton Towers, two parties, breakfast both mornings and activities on the Sunday.

I met a bloke called Jesus who’s actually named Toby – brilliant!

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Hannah: I think it depends on the person. Either Network does improve your chances or it doesn’t. If you don’t find someone in Network then it’s only a part of your life.

Bo: Every thing you do in life expands your chances of finding the love of your life. If you stay at home all day, you won’t find someone.

Chris: I would say it is more likely to help you find someone, because you share a common interest.

KJ: But lots of Scouts are nutters.

Dave: They are nutters, yes, but if you have that common interest, you’re more likely to develop those friendships that turn into relationships.

Hannah: The most impor tant part of Scouting is to develop friendships, and if it moves onto more, it moves onto more. Friendship is the most impor tant thing.

Bo: And because Scouting is worldwide you can make friends anywhere.

All: True

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Question 4:

What can be done to improve the image of Network among other (older) adult leaders and commissioners?

KJ: I don’t know what the image is.

Dave: From my experience when I came into Network, a lot of the older people thought Network was a bunch of over 18s who went down the pub and got drunk every week. A lot of older leaders still hold that view.

KJ: The oldest leader I know is my dad, and he doesn’t have that view.

Chris: In my District, a lot of the leaders there think we’re an extension of Scout Active Support. They get annoyed when we don’t help out at Cub events, which is frustrating because they don’t understand that Network isn’t there for that.

Hannah: I think we’re quite fortunate as a County. A lot of the senior leaders, like the County Commissioner, are supportive of Network, so as a County the view is changing.

Bo: But it’s been a long process, a long struggle.

Hannah: It has, and we’re not there with a lot of people. What’s changed it is by getting involved at a County level.

Dave: Now we’re expanding far faster than ever since the section was implemented.

Hannah: We do help out, and that helps change our image.

Dave: That’s true, but we’re a youth section, so helping out isn’t our reason for being there.

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End of part one A year ago, a small group of potential Network members sat with their District Commissioner to start plotting a new Network in Canterbury. Sarah Pegg, Katie Potts and Benny Nuttall look back at the challenges faced and ponder what the future holds

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ith the support of the District, Canterbury Clangers emerged on the map in September 2010, with the aim of providing Scouting to 18-25 year-olds and supporting them through the Queen’s Scout Award. Sadly, since then the aims have slightly redirected and achieving the top award has been put on hold for now. But we are going from strength to strength with getting more members from the District involved in Scouting for themselves, not just volunteering in the younger sections.

Fund times ahead Any new section will need some funding support to get going. We had a small loan from our District and we applied for a start-up grant from HQ (FS103964). This helped us along before we started to take any subs and officially register members as part of the Network.

Funds can support a number of different aspects from ordering scarves and polo shirts to subsidising activities to attract new members.

As with any Network, new or old, finding members can be a challenge but with a large number of leaders in the District being of Network age we had a good 8

place to start and managed to recruit nine new members. It was the second stage of recruitment we struggled with; we just couldn’t manage to shout loud enough about who we are and what we were doing.

We planned meetings and activities on a variety of different days and in different places around the District but nothing seemed to get more people along.

Momentum – the big mo Despite now having 12 members on the books, we were struggling to get attendance of more than four people at each event. So we decided we needed to rethink our plan and refocus our direction. We called upon our County Network Leader, Bo, and invited him along to one of our meetings to ask for help. We were shocked to get a turnout of over ten members to the meeting, but this gave us a positive step in the right direction.

With Bo’s help we totally restructured the programme and managed to set out a number of events, starting with the Kent Network Monopoly Run. Each Network will have a different formula that works; the problem is just finding it. We decided that with our other commitments we would meet every other week, with a

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New Networks

mixture of social evenings and Scouting activities, from backwoods cooking to mini pool tournaments.

Our Network has continued to grow following that meeting and we now commit one day a month, on top of our fortnightly programme, to form a work party at Lower Grange Farm, the new county HQ and campsite.

Pleasure to serve Although Networks often get confused as being a service crew, we are still Scouts wanting to do Scouting for ourselves and we just couldn’t refuse the opportunity to ‘play’ on a mini digger. Some Networks are happy to double as the District service crew, but as the majority of ours are leaders, we’ve decided we are Scouts (or rather big Beavers) wanting to have some fun.

As we celebrate our first birthday this month, we hope to turn over a new leaf, stepping away from our teething problems and looking forward to the future.

We will continue to grow and push forward in our adventures. We now officially have 17 on the books with six due to be invested shortly. Roll on the second birthday next year.

Check list 1. Come up with a funky but relevant name. The Clangers animation was created in Canterbury.

2. Scrounge some pennies from anyone willing

to help. Don’t forget to apply for your startup grant.

3. Find a central meeting place. Pubs generally seem to be in useful places.

4. Form your Network identity. Pick the colours of your scarf.

5. Create a programme that works. Even if it takes a few tries to get it right.

To find out more about start-up grants ask the Info Centre for the HQ Grants and Funds to support local Scouting factsheet or search scouts.org.uk for FS103964

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The offshore network AS WILLS AND KATE tied the knot in London, James Stafford was one of ten Scout Network members from Derbyshire who found their sea legs aboard Offshore Scout, a 49-foot Oyster yacht, for a weekend of sailing and seasickness

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ffshore Scout was launched in 1997 as Ocean Scout’s sister ship. She got a fresh coat of paint during a refit in 2007 and is looking very smart as she enters her second decade of operation. Offshore Scout has also taken part in several tall ships races, but in recent years has stayed based in the UK over the summer, running trips back and forth between the UK and the continent instead.

pummelled by salt water. Everyone took turns in helming and doing their bit in the galley to keep up morale. Making tea at 35-degree angles was a difficult task, bracing between the fridge and cooker but mainly the floor. We enjoyed evening meals sat in the lounge, once the oven had tried our patience, taking four hours to cook a fruit crumble.

The mission

Among the highlights was when we spotted seals basking in the sun. Were they not aware of the howling winds and cold spray? If in the future the opportunity arises to participate in offshore sailing then give it a go, it is great fun. A big thank you to our skipper, Adrian and our ‘mates’ Dan and Verity.

The voyage I signed up for was in the Thames Area off the Suffolk and Kent coast over the super-long Bank Holiday weekend, during which we encountered some extremely windy weather. We were planning on a night run with watches of three hours, but the wind became too strong and forced us to moor up for the night. We called in at a number of marinas including Shotley, Gillingham and Burnham to find a berth.

Unforgettable sights

‘Despite the glorious sunshine, most of the time was spent shielding ourselves from being pummelled by salt water.’

A few of the crew found their sea legs quickly whilst some were unfortunate enough to spend some time hanging over the guard rails, and I hasten to add it was not to look at the little fishies swimming along. Despite some crew trying their best to hide from the vast amounts of spray coming off the bow, water found its way to us even when sat right at the aft (the back of the boat) much to our disgust. It soon became clear that the sea was going to roll us around for the next few days, and some crew struggled with jelly legs when going ashore, even to the extent of falling over. Despite all this, everyone loved their time aboard

Derbyshire Network sailed with Adventures Offshore, an east coast-based Scout sail training charity with over 45 years’ experience of providing offshore sailing opportunities to Scouts and other groups.

Discovery Sailing Project is another Scout organisation based on the south that provides similar opportunities.

Both Adventures Offshore and Discovery Sailing Project offer sailing experiences ranging from weekends on the UK coasts to longer international voyages, including the spectacular Tall Ships Race events each summer. For more information, please visit www.adventuresoffshore.co.uk or www.dsp.uk.com

Scouting skills put to use All that navigation and chart work I had recently learnt from Royal Navy recognised Sea Scout Groups both in York, Long Eaton and aboard HMS Bristol now fitted in to place. I now know why it is so important to stay within channels and sailing north of north cardinal marks; and that a white navigation light is only a good thing as a boat or ship is sailing away from you.

Despite the glorious sun shining down on us, most of the time was spent shielding ourselves from being

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On a role

one Kent is a big County, and managing Network was too big a task for y man. So a team was formed to support over 20 local Networks. Count Network Leader Dave Norris breaks down an important role

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lan ‘Nookie’ Noake, had single-handedly run Kent Network for five years. He did the best he could but it was just too much… he needed help.

An opportunity arises Last year Nookie presented me with the County Network Shield at the Annual Kent Scouts awards night for my work rebranding Kent Network from the bottom upwards. Afterwards, a conversation started where I joked, ‘What are you going to do without me when I turn 25 in 18 months time?’ ’I’ve been thinking about that’ came the reply.

Lo and behold within two months we had a reps meeting and written into the notes was the fact that I had agreed to take on the role of County Network Leader with immediate effect.

Huh? I never agreed to that! I had agreed to take on the role once I turned 25, but Nookie had spoken to the County Commissioner, who had basically said that I was over 18 and there was no need to wait.

The K team So it began – Nookie had started to form his team. We decided I should cover the west and Bo (also known as James Yeoman) would cover east Kent as the County was so big.

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media and admin respectively.

With our full team assembled, we are now able to not only support District Networks extensively, but also offer awesome County Events such as our London Monopoly Run, Chill Out Camp and the Bash @ the Barn party extravaganza. With five of us working together, the County benefits big time.

As a team we now have achievable targets in order to get the whole County Networking, including: 1. Contact all relevant District primary contacts and District Commissioners.

2. Meet up with all individual Networks to discuss where they are in their development.

3. Create individual action plans and targets for each District’s Network.

4. Compile an extensive database of Network members.

5. Organise regular meetings to discuss ‘hot’ topics.

6. Increase overall Explorer to Network transition within the Districts.

7. Have Network in all eleven Districts up and running to an acceptable standard.

8. Set up a recruitment drive to encourage 18-25 year-olds from outside of Scouting to join Networks in Kent.

9. Have all eleven Districts represented at the KN reps quarterly meetings.

10. Encourage 80 per cent of West Kent Network members to ‘give back’ to Scouting by taking on some form of leadership or support role.

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www.34sp.com give free hosting to anyone with a charity number, and they have a handy service where they will install any CMS system for you. The majority of providers will also help you by allowing you to buy your domain from them (anything ending .org.uk should cost

Cracking the code

Now for the technical bit

ebsites are one of the best ways to showcase Network and attract new members. I currently run our County Network website – www.kentscouts. org/network – and have built it up over the year as part of the Skills section of my Queen’s Scout Award.

There are a number of ways you can build your website.

HTML is the oldest and most proven way, but I recently discovered an easy and fast method by using a Content Management System (CMS for short).

Content management uses an online database to store all the content of the website, which also means you can log in anywhere to update your pages. The benefits of this over HTML are that you don’t have to change a page and re-upload. The CMS loads whatever is in the database.

We currently use a custom build of Wordpress. You might already know Wordpress as a blogging website, but if you download their free software, you can tweak the system to act differently. This is not a difficult process as Wordpress is very easy to understand. There are hundreds of themes that you can install, so getting a look on your website is as simple as a couple of clicks.

Domain man

Before you start building your site, you will need to get yourself some hosting and a domain name. There are many providers out there, but be sure to check with them to see if you can get your hosting for free.

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no more than £10 per year).

Depending on your provider, you may have to install your website by yourself. I have included a guide on our website; see the link at the end of the article. Many CMS software has good documentation, so you shouldn’t get too lost.

Now you’re ready to go. Using a CMS like Wordpress or Joomla will take some configurations and some are easier than others. For a first website I would go for Wordpress. Many content management systems have added plug-ins, which allow your website to have added content like Events, YouTube videos, Twitter feeds – the list is endless.

It’s all about content

But what should you put on your page?

• Tell the world about Network. It’s your space to say what it means to you.

• When’s it happening? Meeting times are always a good idea.

• Have you made a video? Put a link to it or ember it on your page?

• Held a really good event? Set up a news page and add photos so that people can share your experience.

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When you are writing your content, think about your tone of voice. Try to sound less formal. After all, Network is fun and not a board meeting.

You’re allowed to copy

If you’re stuck for ideas and want some inspiration, have a look at these other Network websites: Kent Scout Network - www.kentscouts.org.uk/network Essex Network - www.essexscouts.org.uk /network Scottish Scout Network – www.scout-network.org.uk Network Wales - www.scoutswales.org.uk/network Derbyshire Network - www.derbyshirenetwork.org.uk

Chris’s checklist for a good Network website • Domain name • Hosting (34sp.com offer free hosting for charities) • All your logos and content ready • A video to lure Network members in • A choice of HTML or CMS for your website To be uber-helpful, I have placed a page on our website with loads of handy links for creating a website using Wordpress. There is also a list of myths when choosing your hosting and domain provider: tinyurl .com/k nwebtips

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Part of the furniture houses, but they Beds and chairs may adorn most in two upcoming are the codewords for Network fun events. We have the details

Fun in Beds

19-21 August 2011, Bedfordshire.

Fun in Beds is only in its fourth year, but has grown each time, from 25 in year one to 65 at the last count. The secret is, if it’s genuinely fun, it will grow without trying. You’ve still a chance to turn up at the latest incarnation – the Heat Rave.

Rainbow Dave is the event organiser. This Scouting force-to-be-reckoned-with doesn’t know when to stop. ‘I plan everything, take the bookings, advertise, and think up new things to take place. Networks from all over suggest ideas and act as a sounding board. As the event has developed, people have taken over the catering and running activities, so I’m not lonely.’

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All in Activities at the camp include aerobics, inflatables, kayaking and science, which was a popular addition last year. Rainbow Dave encourages other Networks to bring their own fads to the event. ‘I’m always open to new ideas. When the idea of having science in the programme was brought up, I tasked several regular attendees to create a science section in the programme. It will be even better this time.’

Gong show A popular new addition is The Funsies. There are awards in categories like best pyjamas, strangest item brought to camp, biggest fail of the weekend and the coveted ‘Most Fun.’ Touches like that go down really well.

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Events

Sedan Chair Rally 21-23 October 2011, Hertfordshire In a cross between Ben Hur and Wacky Races, an enduring event open to Network and Explorers is one for the creative and competitive.

Alex Attridge is a member of the committee, and sees the rally as a weekend to enjoy the sporting side of the race and encourage teamwork. ‘The initial challenge, usually addressed before the weekend, is to design, build and decorate the sedan chair. Chairs and costumes are judged on a number of criteria prior to the race itself.’

Then there’s the race, run across the campsite, involving obstacles, checkpoints and a dubious ‘water feature.’ Beyond that, there’s a devilish quiz, other sport tournaments and the full range of campsite activities.

The event is planned by a committee of 12, with input from Network members and support from service crew and Scout Active Support teams. The rally attracts entries from all over the country, usually about 275 in number, but they are always on the look-out for new entrants. And in case you think this sounds a bit competitive for a Network event, rest assured there is a fancy dress party on the Saturday night.

Sedan Chair Rally

ShelterBox Experience 14-16 October | 18-20 November This autumn, international disaster relief charity ShelterBox is thrilled to offer FREE weekend courses to adult members of The Scout Association.

The ShelterBox Experience is based on the beautiful Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall. It offers the exciting opportunity for you to discover more about ShelterBox’s world and something of what it’s like to be in the shoes of a ShelterBox Response Team volunteer.

Test and develop your navigation, team and survival skills through a series of exhilarating activities.

Engage with a disaster scenario, navigating you way around and assessing sites for potential ShelterBox camps. You’ll spend a night creating your own shelter and develop your survival techniques.

The course is run by the ShelterBox International Academy for Disaster Relief and Survival Wisdom.

The latter is a team of survival experts with vast experience in training teams (both military and civilian) to survive challenging and unfamiliar environments.

Keith Davenport went on one of the first events.

He said, ‘The ShelterBox Experience was a fantastic, informative, and enjoyable weekend. I can’t express enough how impressive the event was!’ For Elaine Kimber, the learning was threefold ‘It was a fabulous weekend. I learnt so much about the work ShelterBox does, survival skills and also about myself. It was a privilege to be there.’

To discover more information or download a registration form for either course, visit www.youngshelterbox.org/events.php or email youngshelterbox@shelterbox.org

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What’s going on?

Go the extra mile, the whole hog or even for broke by getting along to one or more of these Network events August The Pyjama Party.

12-14 August, West Sussex.

Hike 30km in your PJs for ShelterBox. http://tinyurl.com/westsussex Fun in Beds.

19-21 August, Bedfordshire.

Relaxing camp with activities (see page 16). http://tinyurl.com/funinbeds X-Treme.

26-29 August, Nottinghamshire.

Themed X-treme event www.nottsx-treme.co.uk

WE LOVE EVENTS

Would you like the Network supplement team to cover your event? Then send us an invitation. We'd love to make it if we can. Email Emma at programme@scouts.org.uk

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September Reunion 2011.

2-4 September, Gilwell Park.

Meet up with old and new friends, onsite activities, collect new programme ideas and enjoy the evening entertainment. www.scouts.org.uk/reunion Theme Park Camp.

2-4 September, Surrey.

Camping and socialising with a trip to Thorpe Park. www.summitnetwork.org.uk/tpc Intense.

9-11 September, Bristol.

Let your frustrations out on some old pianos. www.avonscouts.org.uk/intense Limelight.

10 September, West Yorkshire.

Formal, black tie event. network@wyscouts.org.uk

Apex Xtreme.

30 September – 2 October, West Yorkshire.

New location, same tough challenge. www.apexchallenge.co.uk October Alton Towers Camp.

14-16 October, Derbyshire.

Visit the park and then dress up fancy at night. www.derbyshirenetwork.org.uk/atc ShelterBox Experience.

14-16 October, Cornwall.

Learn what it’s like to be deployed as part of a ShelterBox Response Team. www.youngshelterbox.org/ events.php Sedan Chair Rally.

21-23 October, Hertfordshire.

Build a chair, race it hard, lift the trophy. www.sedanchair.org

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Downe: Rural Kent Ferny Crofts: New Forest Gilwell Park: Epping Forest Great Tower: Lake District Hawkhirst: Kielder Forest Woodhouse Park: Bristol Youlbury: Rural Oxfordshire

Operated by The Scout Association Registered Charity Number: 306101 (England and Wales) and SC038437 (Scotland)

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