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WELCOME INTRO
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 Cover photo: Allan Baxter For ease of reading, this supplement refers to all variations of ‘county’ groupings simply as County.
Questions and sport Bianca Cole outlines two special resources to look out for this issue
You can read all the section supplements, and the main magazine, online at www.scouts.org.uk/magazine
In this issue we are asking you to help us find out what young people think about the programme. This is the first time we have attempted a project of this kind since the launch of this programme and we are grateful to anyone who is able to help. Please use the four-page pull-outs to perform the activities, record the results and send it back to us. The results of this will take some time to collate and will be published next year.
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Sporting and Scouting You will also notice a special supplement of exciting activity ideas to support Our Sporting Adventure. This is a Scouting competition designed to get young people across the UK inspired by values of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. The competition runs from January to September next year so there is plenty of time for everyone to get involved. Even if you don’t want to compete, you may find some fun and exciting programme ideas that you would like to try out.
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Faith and awareness events December/ January
December
1 World AIDS Day 2 International Day for the Abolition of Slavery 3 International Day of Persons with Disabilities 5 International Volunteer Day 5 Ashura (Muslim) 8 Bodhi Day – Rohatsu
(Buddhist) 10 International Human Rights Day 21-27 Hanukkah (Jewish) 25 Christmas Day (Christian)
January
1 New Year’s Day 4 World Braille Day 5 Birthday of Guru Gobindh Singh (Sikh)
7 Christmas (Orthodox Christian) 6 Epiphany (Christian) 9 Mahayana New Year (Buddhist) 15 World Religion Day (Baha’i) 20 Tu B’shvat (Jewish) 23 Chinese New Year 27 Holocaust Memorial Day
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Published by
WELCOME INTRO
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 Cover photo: Allan Baxter For ease of reading, this supplement refers to all variations of ‘county’ groupings simply as County.
Questions and sport Bianca Cole outlines two special resources to look out for this issue
You can read all the section supplements, and the main magazine, online at www.scouts.org.uk/magazine
In this issue we are asking you to help us find out what young people think about the programme. This is the first time we have attempted a project of this kind since the launch of this programme and we are grateful to anyone who is able to help. Please use the four-page pull-out to perform the activities, record the results and send it back to us. The results of this will take some time to collate and will be published next year.
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Sporting and Scouting You will also notice a special supplement of exciting activity ideas to support Our Sporting Adventure. This is a Scouting competition designed to get young people across the UK inspired by values of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. The competition runs from January to September next year so there is plenty of time for everyone to get involved. Even if you don’t want to compete, you may find some fun and exciting programme ideas that you would like to try out.
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Scouts stories Of course, that is not all that is going on in the Scouts world. We are, as always, eager to hear your ideas, experiences and stories. Send them to us at programme@scouts.org.uk
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Faith and awareness events December/ January
December
1 World AIDS Day 2 International Day for the Abolition of Slavery 3 International Day of Persons with Disabilities 5 International Volunteer Day 5 Ashura (Muslim) 8 Bodhi Day – Rohatsu
(Buddhist) 10 International Human Rights Day 21-27 Hanukkah (Jewish) 25 Christmas Day (Christian)
January
1 New Year’s Day 4 World Braille Day 5 Birthday of Guru Gobind Singh (Sikh)
7 Christmas (Orthodox Christian) 6 Epiphany (Christian) 9 Mahayana New Year (Buddhist) 15 World Religion Day (Baha’i) 20 Tu B’shvat (Jewish) 23 Chinese New Year 27 Holocaust Memorial Day
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News and updates The golden girl A Birmingham Sea Scout has made history by becoming the first girl in the history of her Scout Troop to achieve the Chief Scout’s Gold Award. The feats of 12-year-old Jennifer are even more impressive as she has dyslexia and dyspraxia. ‘To me, winning this award is no big deal and I don`t know what the fuss is about because I
was just having fun with my friends,’ said the heroic achiever. Jennifer received her award alongside other recipients from the All Saints Sea Scouts Group; Oliver, Rohan, Tom and William. Do you have a Scout in your Troop who has achieved something special? If so, we’d like to hear all about it and see the pictures at scouting.magazine@ scouts.org.uk
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PARTNERSHIPS
Spreading the fire safety message Since its launch in 2004, more than 84,000 Scouts have been awarded the Fire Safety Activity Badge sponsored by Chubb
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s part of its badge sponsorship, Chubb offers live fire demonstrations across the UK. This gives Scouts the opportunity to use fire extinguishers and fire blankets on a live fire in a controlled environment and spread the important message of fire safety. Earlier this year, Shoreham Fire & Rescue Service and Chubb played host to over 60 Scouts completing their Fire Safety Activity Badge. Meanwhile, over 80 Scouts participated in a live fire demonstration from Chubb Fire Training Officer Andy Hicks at Gloucestershire Fire & Rescue Station in order to complete their Fire Safety badge. The final live demonstration day is due to be held in Leeds on 27 October. For further details visit www.chubb.co.uk and go to the News & Resources page.
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The annual fire safety competition is inviting Scouts to produce a Home Escape plan poster that details the priority actions in the event of a fire. A Home Escape plan is a vital part of every household’s fire safety. Both the Fire Service and Chubb recommend that all homes have two exit routes as part of their Home Escape plan. This competition reinforces that crucial safety message. For further details, visit www.chubb.co.uk and go to the News & Resources page.
Adventure Challenge
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Take your Scouts on extreme adventures with the best-loved action brands in young person’s literature
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or all the best of the Adventure Challenge sponsored by Puffin, visit www.scouts.org.uk/ puffin and download your activity cards and wall chart, share the adrenaline-pumping introductory video from Chris Bradford with your Troop and discuss what epic adventures they are planning.
The new Wimpy Kid is coming Get ready for the biggest children’s book of the year. Cabin Fever, the sixth book in Jeff Kinney’s bestselling Diary of Wimpy Kid series, sees the Heffley family stuck indoors during a blizzard.
But will they weather the storm? Find out on November 16. In the meantime, visit www.wimpykidclub.co.uk to download a pack stuffed with activities for you to share with your Scouts.
Percy Jackson is back The wait for the next Rick Riordan blockbuster is over with The Son of Neptune available from 4 October . And the excitement doesn’t stop there; this is the long-awaited book in which Percy Jackson returns. Visit www. rickriordanmythmaster.co.uk for all the latest news and fun for Scouts of all ages. scouts.org.uk/pol
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Thanks for helping us to get active and have fun! With your help this year, Sainsbury’s Active Kids has donated thousands of pieces of sport, cooking and outdoor equipment to over 4,000 Scout Groups. And as long as you keep collecting the vouchers, we’ll keep supporting your Group. For more information, and to keep up to date with all things Active Kids, please visit sainsburys.co.uk/activekids
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Make sense of money
The Scout Association and NatWest have launched a brand new series of activity packs to teach Scouts all about money management
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ive different activity packs have been produced for Scouts, with detailed accompanying resources for leaders. Each pack covers a specific area of looking after money and is full of exciting ideas to help your Scouts learn about managing their own finances both now and in the future. There are also lots of Scoutingspecific activities to give young people a taste of what it’s like to organise a camp, run a fundraising campaign or be a treasurer.
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THE PACKS ARE: • • • • •
Money and your life Staying on budget Bringing the fun into fundraising Running your own event Running your own business
Fun and finance As well as teaching your Scouts important life skills, some of the things you’ll cover in the packs can also count towards badges and challenges. Some of the fun activities can be done in your meeting place, while others will give you the opportunity to get out and about. In addition to the activity packs, NatWest has also produced various online tools to help Scouts and leaders alike with their finances, including a budgeting tool that you could use for planning camps and events. Visit www.scouts.org.uk/natwest to download your pack today.
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