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Published by: The Programme Team The Scout Association, Gilwell Park, Chingford, London E4 7QW Tel: 0845 300 1818 Contributions to: programme@scouts.org.uk ADVERTISING Richard Ellacott richard.ellacott@thinkpublishing. co.uk Tel: 020 8962 1258 Contributors: Ian Dobbin, Dan Weaver, Ian Lonsdale, Paul Brummitt, Christine Miles 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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Summer sun It’s summer time again and Emma Saunders is getting her shades, flip flops and shorts out of the cupboard I love the summer, but it comes with a warning. In this issue of Network health charity RAFT are reminding us all of the importance of proper sun protection.

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Badge talk Changes to activity badges have been made in the sections that have them; see the other supplements for details.

In the process, the Programme Team had several suggestions for new badges, which will form part of longer term work. If you have ideas for new Network badges, forward them to programme@scouts.org.uk and we’ll include them in the list.

I hope you’ve all seen the first edition of Network Plus, a specific email to you as Scout Network members. There are so many opportunities available to you we thought it was time that we made sure you knew about them. If you didn’t receive it, it’s because you’re not registered on our member database as a Network member, or don’t have an email address listed with us. Get it sorted by logging on to your profile at www.scouts.org.uk. If you did receive it, hopefully you completed the survey to let us know what you think and how you would like us to communicate with you.

In development New projects are now underway and you should start to hear and see things happening, most importantly on the 18-25 Core Objectives (how should The Scout Association support the age group?) and the Top Awards (Queen’s Scout Award and Explorer Belt Award requirements and resources).

In this issue We’re looking at large scale events. How are they organised and how much planning and personnel is involved? We ask the people who are doing it already. On the flip side, the Isle of Man Scout Network is just getting set up, and we see how they are getting on.

Contents 4 News and updates The usual round up of need-toknow details

6 How can I organise an event?

Trade tricks from experienced event impresarios

10 Start of something new The Manx Scout Network on getting underway and dealing with difficulties

12 Forest yomp

17 Love your skin Important advice from health charity RAFT

18 The list Fun, fun, fun in the sun, sun, sun

A hiking challenge in a beautiful setting, from one end of the Isle of Man to the other

14 Jamboree scrapbook Make a Jamboree scrapbook stuffed with memories

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News and updates

The latest happenings from headquarters: if you’ve got news or notices to share get in touch with us via programme@scouts.org.uk

Are you prepared for a challenge?

Fancy running, skydiving or taking on your own personal challenge to raise funds for Scouting? There’s plenty to get stuck in to on our Challenge Events website.

At the site you’ll find details of how you can undertake a tandem skydive with the London Parachuting School, a great opportunity to have a personal adventure while raising money for Scouting. And if you raise £395 your skydive will be free.

Visit www.scouts.org.uk/challengeevents or email Natasha at challenge.events@scouts.org.uk

Bookbridge Between 20 June and 3 July 2011 we are hoping to collect 30, 000 children and young people’s books in partnership with the charity Bookbridge. The books will be sent to education centres in Cambodia. The weekend of 23-24 July is a key date, as the books will be prepared for shipping – quite a task! We would love any Network members who are free to come and help us at Sherbrooke.

You don’t have to attend for the whole weekend – the idea is to volunteer for one day. If you want to come on both days you will have to arrange your own

Reunion 2011 Reunion 2011 will take place at Gilwell Park Scout Activity Centre on 2-4 September 2011.

Bookings are now open and Scout Network members get a specially discounted entry. The programme for the weekend is filling up fast.

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food/accommodation – details below. There will be a team of skilled volunteers from Bookbridge to help explain the process.

If you’re interested in attending or would like to find out more information please email daisy.charlton@scouts.

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Socialising with old and new friends Evening entertainment On-site activities Meet the UK Chief Commissioner and team Training sessions and workshops to develop you as an individual and help your section grow.

Book now at www.scouts.org.uk/reunion

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National Scout and Guide Symphony Orchestra Be first to book tickets for the annual concerts of the National Scout and Guide Symphony Orchestra. This year’s musical extravaganzas will take place in Berkshire on Friday 5 August at St Nicholas’ Church, Newbury and Saturday 6 August at Bearwood College Theatre, Wokingham.

Tickets £10 (£8 concession) will be available at djnsgso@yahoo.co.uk.

All members of the National Scout and Guide Symphony Orchestra are Members aged 13-25 years old; they meet every year for a week-long camp full of intensive rehearsals and fun.

Join them in celebrating the end of their musical adventure at one of these two very special concerts.

Scouting magazine online

Sexual health and relationships My Body, My Choice is a set of programme ideas for leaders who want to run sexual health and relationships awareness activities with Explorer Scouts. There is also a leaflet for young people. These optional resources have been produced with the support of Brook, the young people’s sexual health charity. www.scouts.org.uk/shis

Why logging in gives you more

A digital version of your membership magazine is now online. With videos, blogs and exclusive online content, it’s an interactive companion to the print version. www.scouts.org.uk/magazine

There are now even more benefits of logging in to scouts.org.uk.

Signing in using your membership number means you can: • access Scouting magazine online • use the Print Centre, where you can create personalised, on-brand resources • sign up to relevant e-communications including Network Plus and Scouting Plus, our weekly email containing news, information and good practice relevant to your role • search thousands of activity and programme ideas on Programmes Online • receive updates and information specific to your Scouting role via the website homepage • access the membership database, where you can update your details and anyone else’s you are line manager for.

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How can I organise an event?

Danny Weaver, ALTON TOWERS CAMP 14-16 October 2011, Derbyshire

Hopefully you’re already aware of the sheer number of events at your disposal each year, with summer the busiest time. But have you ever thought about what it takes to organise these events? Emma Saunders asked some experienced organisers about the ins and outs

Aim: Daytimes in the theme park, evenings on-site with entertainment. Big fancy dress competition on Saturday night – the undoubted highlight, and can get very competitive.

Numbers: Since 2008 when the current team took over, we’ve had 200-300 people each year. We’re pretty happy with that, and word seems to be spreading so 300+ plus would be great. More people just means the marquee will stay a bit warmer and we can spend more on prizes and entertainment.

Staff: Core team of seven, plus campsite service team during the weekend.

When does planning start?

Feedback meeting soon after the event; first proper planning meeting in February.

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The idea this year is that each person takes away a particular area of responsibility to work on and feedback at the following meeting. We do what we can early on - like setting a budget, booking the marquees and sorting out the event licence - so we don’t need too many meetings with the whole team there until the couple of months beforehand when all the detailed planning happens.

the background that we need to make easier for ourselves. Last year especially we relied a bit too much on a few individuals that did an awful lot, so whilst the event itself won’t be changing drastically, we’re changing the way we do things behind the scenes!

We’re also working on an online booking system, which will get rid of most of the paperwork and make that side of things much easier.

Do Network members get involved in planning the event?

What highlights do you have?

Yes, most of the team consists of current Network members, plus our CSNC and a couple of Network leaders or ‘retired members.’

What are the challenges?

Judging by the great feedback we’ve had the last couple of years, we’re happy we’ve got the event format more or less right - but it is all the hard work in

It’s a cliché but simply seeing everyone having a great time is what makes it all worthwhile. The Saturday night fancy dress competition is what we all look forward to - we’ve had some fantastic entries and some groups get extremely competitive! www.derbyshirenetwork.org.uk/atc/

The lego police were on hand to ensure no funny business No-one was in any doubt where Wally was at Alton Towers Camp

While it may be fun to dress as a pirate, one should never forget the serious danger these criminals pose in our world today

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Ian Lonsdale, Network Gathering Was 22-25 April 2011, Great Tower Scout Activity Centre What is the aim of the event?

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Ian Dobbin, MAD 8-10 July 2011, Essex Maximum enjoyment

Work in progress

MAD aims to allow Network members to chill out and let their hair down. It’s also good to meet and greet new and old faces to keep the social side of Networks alive.

We normally start planning the next one during the weekend itself. Meetings and ‘proper’ planning normally starts in earnest in September.

Numbers game We aim to have at least 220, and there’s a team of around 50 staff members involved. This includes the Kingston Ridge BEAST team who are always up for a challenge.

Your feedback is important to us

Freshen up There are two main challenges: keeping the event fresh whilst still keeping some of the MAD traditions and doing it under budget. This year, the highlights will be the circus sideshows and activities. As with other events, Saturday night fancy dress is a big high. The outfits seem to be getting better year on year.

We take suggestions from our local Networks (and those who visit from elsewhere in the UK) and build on those to make the next MAD as enjoyable. There are Network members on the committee to help the ‘grown ups’ see things from their point of view.

Essex Network: mad as a cave of bats

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Intense 2011 is now in its eighth year 9-11 September 2011 Cost: £25 (including a free T-shirt if you book before 1 August), Catering £13 extra Website: www.avonscouts.org.uk/intense Facebook: www.facebook.com/avonintense See the advert on page 2

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What do you call two guys and a girl, warming a curry on a camping stove on a hilly wild camp in April?

Well, if you’re in the Isle of Man, you call it a Network.

Elis Matthews joined them at the beginning of a new venture

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he Manx Network is just starting out, after nine and a half years of misfiring attempts to establish the section. With an island population of under 80,000 (less than the city of Bath) and no university, it’s quite normal for people to leave the island shortly after turning 18, and though many return after graduation, they may have lost touch with Scouting altogether.

Team effort This is a trend the folks I’m camping with are trying hard to reverse, and there are promising signs. Luke Brammer, who has only just left Explorer Scouts himself, has assumed the mantle of Network Chair. ‘I’m from the north of the island, but I’ve done a fair bit of Scouting in the south, where there’s more going on, so I know a mix of people.’

Also present is Jay Thompson, 19, who wants the Scouting adventure to continue and the Network to succeed. Jay’s dad, Guy, is the Network Commissioner, so he supports the efforts to make Network work. He’s also one of three Scouts to be selected as UK ambassadors to the south Pacific, to develop Scouting on the tiny island of Tuvalu. ‘It hasn’t sunk in yet that I’ll be spending nine months on an even smaller island than this one, but until I leave I want Network to get off the ground.’

One new recruit, Lissy Corlett, already sees the appeal of Network. She joined after being invited by Jay, with no previous Scouting experience. ‘I do whatever Jay tells me, basically, but I love all the outdoors stuff, and doing it with other people is better than doing it by yourself,’ she says.

Building the basics It’s a situation I know many Networks have faced, and yet the hard work invested by a faithful few has been repaid by a good programme and increasing numbers.

I ask Guy what his vision for the Network is: ‘Firstly, it’s got to be their thing, and while I will support, I want the ideas and the organisation to come from them. This might take a bit of time, but while

there’s a fair number who are staying on the Isle of Man until autumn, we’ve got an opportunity to make it fun and mean that they’ll come back and join in during the holidays.’

Luke agrees: ‘Maintaining a weekly meeting is going to be unlikely, as we have a lot of members taking exams, and so we’re planning a programme focused around breaks in the academic year.’ So what have they done so far? ‘We’ve mainly done hiking and camping, which is free and everyone enjoys,’ says social secretary Lissy, ‘but we’ve got ideas to try some new things to attract new members, such as zorbing and karting.’

Wild camping A simple camp is a great place to start, but the day started much earlier with a meet up in a small Scout hut, where the Network did a few fun quizzes and a scavenger hunt that led them to little bags of chocolate eggs, which had been secreted by Luke.

‘I hand-made some of the chocolates, just to add that special touch,’ Luke reveals. He’s clearly a man of hidden talents that will be needed to bring the Network up in numbers.

In the remote site chosen for us by action man Jay, there are some ruined farm buildings, small trees and fields of sheep with their lambs. We pitch our tiny tents in this vast expanse, as the sun sets behind some benign looking clouds.

Future perfect This is a fantastic place to Scout, and I’m sure that with a team in place, a common desire for Network to thrive and the confidence to branch out and try new things, the Manx Scout Network is about to enjoy a golden chapter in its history.

Watch a video of the scavenger hunt on the ‘Scout Network Supplement’ group on Facebook

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Forest Yomp The hilly terrain and rugged landscapes of the Isle of Man make it perfect for two things.

But we couldn’t afford the motorcycle insurance, so were left to hike the second stage of a unique Scout challenge… the Island Yomp

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o yomp: a military term for hiking with all your belongings, setting up camp when necessary to achieve an aim.

And so it was that we struck camp in the hills and started on a journey that would take us eight miles and last over three hours. But when you’re in such fine company and such breathtaking surroundings, the time flies.

‘The island is ideal for hiking, because there’s a bit of everything: hills, forests and plenty of well-trodden footpaths,’ says keen mountain walker Jay. He’s camped and walked his way around the island in his 19 years, aided by his father, who’s a veteran mountaineer.

‘You’ll never get lost’ Lissy is easily keeping up with the pace, even if it’s testing the prime athletes that are the magazine team. I ask how she keeps so fit: ‘I’m always out, otherwise I’d get bored. I run, mountain bike, hike, whatever. It’s a good place to do it, and you can nearly always see the coast, so you’ll never get lost.’

As a newcomer to Scouting through Network, I wonder if her map-reading skills are up to scratch. ‘I can’t read a map to save my life,’ is her somewhat surprising reply, but she soon explains.

‘Living on the Isle of Man, you don’t really need to. There aren’t that many roads, you can use the coasts to navigate by, it’s quite easy really. If I didn’t know where I was, I’d keep going until I reached somewhere I recognised, but by the time you’re my age, you know most places.’

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This laid back approach to navigation is novel, but it immediately relaxes me as we continue to walk past lambs, bikers and ruined barns. Up ahead, party leader Luke has got the map out. Has the formula gone wrong?

‘Just checking’ he reassures me, and we carry on.

A Scouting paradise With such a new Network, a day in the Ellan Vannin countryside makes me wonder why it hasn’t caught on earlier, as there’s such a wealth of classic Scouting to be done here, and throughout the yomp we hardly see a soul. It occurs to me that this would be a great location for a popular Network event, as it’s not somewhere most people will have visited.

‘Other Networks would be extremely welcome here’ agrees Luke. ‘Camping is practically free, and we’d be able to show people around and take part in activities together. I think it’s only about £20 to come across as a foot passenger on the ferry.’

So if walking, wild camping and water activities are your cup of tea, you should definitely give some thought to a long weekend or summer stop in the Isle of Man. The scenery speaks for itself and a more hospitable bunch of people you won’t find elsewhere. The Network would no doubt benefit from learning of others’ experiences in developing the section, and there’s the opportunity to work together on a partnership award or team up for an award expedition, or just a good old innocent yomp.

In the end, the supplement editors ducked out of the yomp before the end (we had a plane to catch) but if you’re serious walkers and want to put yourself to the test, the full route goes from the Point of Ayre in the north of the Manx for it island to the southern tip at Calf Sound; a total of 37 Meet the Manx Scout Network by miles. ‘If it helps, I dare you to come over and do the finding them on Facebook, or at whole yomp,’ says Jay, with a glint in his eye. www.manxscouts.com There’s the challenge. Who’s up to it? scouts.org.uk/pol

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Jamboree scrapbook The World Scout Jamboree in Sweden is finally here – huzzah! One of the Join-in-Jamboree Network suggestions is to keep a scrapbook or blog of all the coverage you hear and see in the UK media We thought we’d start you off by sharing some of Mike Parkes, the UK Contingent Leader’s blogs of how he’s found the build-up of the event.

4 April 2011 I have just got back from an exciting four days away spending time with other members of the CMT in Copenhagen and at the Heads of Contingents meeting in Sweden.

Our time in Copenhagen started with a series of meetings regarding the provision for the pre-event, followed by a full tour of all the accommodation and activities that will be taking place whilst we are over in the summer. Whilst I am sworn to secrecy on the programme I am confident that this will be a very exhilarating city experience for our young people and the party on the last night looks like it will be amazing!

The rest of the weekend was spent in Malmo with representatives from 57 countries (the will be lots more represented at the WSJ) at the third and final Heads of Contingents meeting before the Jamboree. It was great to hear a lot of the finer detail of the planning and preparations for what looks like it is going to be a fantastic Jamboree.

On Saturday evening it was very exciting to hear the Jamboree Song performed for the first time ever. I have never been to a world premiere of a song before, and it was even more exciting that it was being beamed around the world at the same time! The song was really good and I am sure after hearing it a few times at the Jamboree we will all being singing it!

Driving home from the airport yesterday evening gave me the opportunity to reflect over the past four very busy days. Meeting so many people who were all so very excited about the prospects of what we are all doing globally with our respective contingents for so many young people is awesome! In just over a hundred days the Jamboree will be starting… I can’t wait!

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• Cutting articles out of the newspapers?

• Taking photographs of people getting ready to head out to Sweden as IST members, or are you going as a day visitor?

• Recording news items from the TV? • Recording your Network playing and singing along to Changing the World, the 22nd WSJ song?

• Hosting your own mini Jamboree?

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AFT, the Restoration of Appearance and Function Trust is a UK-based charity that helps people affected by skin-disfiguring illnesses and disease. With summer upon us, RAFT is asking everyone to think about staying safe in the sun and avoid being one of the 1,800 people who die from melanoma each year. This is equivalent to five people every day.

By the time you reach 25, there is a high chance that you’ll know somebody who has suffered from it.

Big skin The skin is the body’s largest organ. It acts as a protective layer, keeps out germs, senses our environment, and regulates body temperature. Every square centimetre of skin has more than 200 nerve endings and almost 1.5 metres of blood vessels. The average adult skin weighs about 4 kg and laid out flat would cover an area almost as big as a single bed sheet.

RAFT’s advice to stay safe is: 1. Spend time in the shade between 11am and 3pm 2. Always apply a layer of moisturising cream under a layer of sun cream (factor 15+) that protects against UVA and UVB rays.

3. Ensure you never burn.

Help you and your friends stay safe in the sun: • Link up with a local group (such as an Explorer Unit or Senior Section Guides) to run a section meeting about staying safe in the sun.

WARNING SIGNS TO LOOK FOR:

• You could create your own presentation. Use any media you like (video, PowerPoint, camera, etc). Get really creative by going out and surveying members of the public on what they know about skin cancer; this survey could then become part of your presentation.

• Here are some websites you might find useful for your research: www.raft.ac.uk www.raftdofe.com www.cancerresearchuk.org www.sunsmart.org.uk www.teenagecancertrust.org/ what-we-do/education/shunburn www.skcin.org/skin_cancer_the_ facts.php

Look around • These are given as a guide only, and other websites and publications can also be used when making a presentation.

• Film the presentation, and once you’re done, you can upload it to YouTube.

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Feeling hot, hot, hot? Get along to a Network and broaden your Scouting horizons.

And don’t forget your pyjamas June The Festival.

3-5 June, Coventry.

Social Scouting with all the trimmings. www.acoolfestival.co.uk

August The Pyjama Party.

12-14 August, West Sussex.

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

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

July MAD. 8-10 July, Basildon.

Circus themed Network camp. www.essexscouts.org.uk/mad

Fun in Beds.

19-21 August, Bedfordshire.

Relaxing camp with activities, and Bob’s doing the cooking. http://tinyurl.com/funinbeds

Theme Park Camp.

2-4 September, Surrey.

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

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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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

September Reunion 2011.

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