focus supplement

SMASHING TIMESMASHING TIME

Pianos take a beating at Intense

The magazine for

Scout Network members

December 2010/January 2011

You gotta have faith

Spiritual development in Network

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Chuck itThe camp game

that’s taking Britain by storm

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Stairway to ‘11

Your Scout Network TeamAdrian Wray, UK Adviser (Scout Network)

Emma Saunders, Programme and Development Adviser

The Scout Association,Gilwell Park, Chingford,London E4 7QW

Contributions to: [email protected]

ADVERTISINGRichard Ellacott [email protected] Tel: 020 8962 1258

Contributors: Andy Watson, Patrick Rooke, Paul Johnson

Cover photograph: Becky Tompkinson

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

4 Network newsActivity academies, Queen’s Scout reception news, camp with the Chief and visit the Jamboree

5 New training modulesFor taking young people on residential experiences

6 Knowing me, knowing youHow two Scouts made use of a great scheme in Sweden

7 Intensely ScoutingOur visit to Avon’s Network camp and the rules of Kubb

10 Faith and NetworkHow important is faith when the Scouting journey reaches Network?

13 Your Programme, Your VoiceThe results of the magazine survey

15 Scouting skillsA very Cornish pioneering project

16 Queen’s Scout AwardIn praise of Scouting’s best award

17 Who ya gonna call?Our new partnership with Save the Children

18 Events listing

ContributorsFi Durrant is a youth worker in Hampshire, and tells us about the role faith plays in her Scouting. See page 10.

Andy Watson is part of Bath Network, also an Explorer Scout Leader and a climbing instructor. He’s also entered the national Kubb championships, and explains the game on page 8.

Emma Saunders looks back on a busy year, and forward to one that holds international promise and eventful meet-ups

Welcome to the December/January issue of Network. I hope that 2010 has

been a good and adventurous year for you and 2011 is set to be the same,

with lots of events and campaigns coming up.

Sweden soonNot long now for those of you attending the 22nd World Scout Jamboree,

as Unit Leaders or International Service Team. I hope that the planning and

preparations are going well and the Join-in-Jamboree resources received

with the last issue will help the whole Network get involved.

More than a magazineThis issue of Network takes us into 2011 and we’re constantly trying to

improve the content to support and inform you. We aim to provide plenty of

activity ideas and instructions throughout the year, more support with life

issues and case studies about what Networks across the UK are getting up to.

In this issue we look a bit deeper at the spiritual element of Scouting and

how faith affects two Network members. We also visit the Intense Network

Camp in Avon, where we learn the rules to the game of Kubb, which is

increasingly popular at Network events.

We haven’t forgotten the regulars which include Scouting skills, Network

news and an events listing with an international flavour.

As always if there is anything you would like us to feature or promote

please get in touch at [email protected]

Contents


4 Network December 2010/January 2011

News

See you in Sweden?

Day visitor tickets are now available to purchase from the

Swedish Jamboree team. Adult day tickets for 28 July – 6 August

cost 150SEK (approx £14). For more information and to buy your

tickets visit shop.worldscoutjamboree.se

Activity Academies open for businessHawkhirst and Youlbury will play host to the next round

of academies after their successful trial last year. This

time out you can work on your watersports or get an

introduction to instructing, both in beautiful surrounds

with people your own age.

See page 14 for further details.

Survive with Bear

Video starsCongratulations to Cheshire Network for winning our

video competition (and being the only entrants!)

Go to www.youtube.com/cheshirescoutnetwork

to see their work. We’re still convinced that social media

is a great way to promote what you do, and would be

keen to see any videos you make and learn of their

success. Send us a link or share via the ‘Scout Network

Supplement’ Facebook group.

The Chief Scout’s survival camp will next

year be open to Scout Network

members who have gained the Queen’s

Scout Award. See page 16 for a teaser

of what the camp involves and how you

can put your hat in the ring to attend.

What’s happening nationally and what you’ve been up to. Email your news to [email protected]


New modules for leadersIs there a night away, sleepover, camp or residential experience on your horizon? No matter what type of overnight experience you are planning or helping out with, it is essential that you have the right tools for the job says Samantha Marks

For more about training – [email protected] more about The Nights Away Permit Scheme – [email protected]

more info

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scouts.org.uk is going through a revamp and beta pages to support the Network section are available to view and look through. These include the most up-to-date information, a new menu system and a fresh look and feel. Look for the ‘Information and Resources’ area at www.scouts.org.uk to see for yourself.

scouts.org.uk is going through WWWhat’s going on?Queen’s Scouts honoured

The latest class of Queen’s Scouts received their

awards from UK Chief Commissioner Wayne Bulpitt

at a plush reception in London’s Science Museum.

Chief Scout Bear Grylls also popped in for lunch

with the award holders as part of his tour of the

South East. This year’s national reception will be

the last in the current format. Future certificate

presentations will be organised and hosted

at a Regional and/or Country level.

The National Scout Service and Parade will be held

at Windsor Castle on Sunday 1 May 2011. Those of

you who have recently achieved your Queen’s Scout

Award will be invited to attend in January. To avoid

disappointment RSVP as soon as possible.

The Scout Association now offers two modules

to enable you to provide overnight experiences

with confidence. In order to become more

flexible and relevant in the training available, Module 16: Nights Away has changed and a new Module 38: Skills for Residential Experiences has been created.

Module 16: Introduction to Residential ExperiencesThis gives an introduction to the

place, value and organisation of

residential experiences, and their

importance in Scouting. This will be

a shorter version of the obligatory

module that all section leaders need

to complete.

Module 38: Skills for Residential ExperiencesThis focuses on the skills to plan and run

a successful residential experience for young

people. It reflects the skills needed for

a Nights Away Permit and aims to help

leaders gain new skills and consolidate their knowledge.

These changes will give you more flexibility

and choice over the training you receive.

The Nights Away Permit Scheme remains a separate

national scheme, so while these modules aim to give

you all the knowledge you need, if you want to gain

a Nights Away Permit, you will still need to be assessed

separately (you don’t need a Nights Away permit

to get your Wood Badge).

Remember though, that there are no pre-requisites

for gaining a Nights Away Permit – you don’t have to

attend either of these courses to get one. In fact, if you

have a Nights Away Permit then you can automatically

validate both of these modules without attending

any training.



Knowing me, knowing you Patrick Rooke learns of the ups and downs of volunteering in Sweden from two young Scouting adults who took advantage of a European scheme

In the current economic climate, entering the

world of work is a daunting prospect. With the

unemployment rate amongst 18-25 year olds at

over 1 million, competition for jobs is higher than

it has ever been before. Internships and work

experience placements are increasingly seen as the best

way to gain skills and boost the chances of penetrating

the job market.

In preparation for the World Scout Jamboree in

Sweden next year, The Scout Association and the

Swedish Scout and Guide Council, in partnership with

the British Council, work together in running the

successful European Voluntary Service (EVS) scheme.

Kate Wilson, 24, and Mike Randall, 26, have recently

returned from a four month stint in Stockholm on the

EVS scheme, and it’s had a big impact on their lives.

‘I was very excited about being offered the place on

the EVS scheme’, says Kate. ‘At first, I thought it would

be similar to university, with plenty of opportunity to

meet new people and have a good time, but it was so

much more than that. All of the staff in the Swedish

Scout Office were so welcoming, friendly and helpful.

They supported not only our work but also giving us

ideas of places to explore in Stockholm.’

Mike of all tradesThe variety of tasks given to EVS volunteers during their

placement is huge, as Mike explains. ‘Organising a

World Scout Jamboree requires a lot of work from staff

and volunteers. While I was in the office, I could be

doing any number of things within one day; answering

emails, co-ordinating the international and Swedish

Jamboree roadshows, writing web articles and

developing programme items to help Swedish Scouts

prepare for this once in a lifetime experience.

‘However, because my placement was during the

summer months, I spent a lot of time outside the office.

I travelled Sweden promoting the Jamboree,

encouraging as many people as possible to get involved

with the event. I hadn’t done that much public speaking

before, and although a daunting experience,

I loved every minute of it. It has boosted my confidence

and strengthened my ability to talk to large groups of

people.’

Home from homeBoth Kate and Mike quickly became accustomed to life

in another country and are proud of everything they

accomplished during their time in Stockholm. ‘It is hard

at times living abroad, away from your friends and

family,’ says Kate. ‘Facebook and Skype definitely made

things a lot easier in terms of communication. However,

the occasional hard times being away from the UK are

outweighed by all the positives and wealth of

experience you gain by being on the EVS scheme.

‘The placement gave us both a strong set of

transferable skills. It developed our self-confidence and

public speaking ability, boosted our written and oral

communication, enhanced our IT skills and our capacity

to manage a high and varying workload. All of these

skills are attractive to employers back in the UK.

‘It’s not just the skills we gained that made the EVS

placement a life-changing experience for us. It was a

fantastic opportunity to experience a different culture

and way of life in another country. Rarely will you learn

so much about how other people live and, ultimately,

learn more about yourself.’

What’s the story?If you’ve benefitted from a volunteering opportunity we’d like to hear about it. Send your account to [email protected] and we may feature it in a future issue.


An assault course that contained

a military amount of mud

proved a challenge for all

comers, with the bizarre trend

of many contenders completing it in their boxer shorts

Intensely ScoutingNetwork magazine was recently at the

piano-bashing event that is Avon

Network’s ‘Intense’ but found

participants to be more chilled out than

the name suggests. Here are some

pictures from the event (ably taken by

Becky Tompkinson) and turn the page

for a programme idea we came across

during the Saturday activities

Becky Tompkinson) and turn the page

for a programme idea we came across

The nautical theme was embraced by event staff, and came to a head at a lively Saturday party. Ahoy there!

A decrepit piano bore the brunt of this

Network member’s frustration

Saturday party. Ahoy there!



Kubb is played on a 5m x 8m pitch, with a halfway

line at 4m.

You will need• 10 ‘kubbs’ (7cm x 7cm x

15cm blocks)

• 1 king (9cm x 9cm x 30cm)

• 6 sticks or batons (3.5cm

diameter; 30cm length)

• A place to play, and markers for the pitch.

How to set out the pitchThe two 5m sides of the pitch are called the baselines.

Each team may place their five kubbs anywhere they

like on the baseline; typically they are spaced apart to

make hitting them more difficult. The king is placed in

the centre of the pitch.

Who goes first?Each team throws a baton towards the king; whoever

lands their baton closest wins. However, if you knock

the king over you lose!

How to throw the batonThe baton must be thrown so that it flies vertically and

does not intentionally rotate on the horizontal axis.

Throws should be straight and underarm.

How to play• Each team takes it in turns to throw the six batons

at the kubbs to knock them over.

• Once all six batons have been thrown, any kubbs that

have been knocked over are thrown into the half of

the team that knocked them over by the other team

(ie if you had three of your five kubbs knocked over

by the other team, you throw them back into their

half).

• They are then stood up on the furthest edge from

the thrower. These are known as ‘field kubbs’.

• The opponent must then knock over any field kubbs

first before knocking over the kubbs on the baseline.

• If field kubbs are still standing when the first team

come to throw again, then they may advance

to a line across the pitch level with the furthest

forward field kubb.

• If a kubb is knocked over and stands itself up again,

it is counted as being knocked over.

• The game continues until one side has knocked over

all the kubbs and field kubbs of the opposing team.

Once this has been done they then return to the

original baseline and may aim for the King attempting

to knock it over.

• If they miss and the opposing team regains some field

kubbs, these must be knocked down first.

Boules for vikings

Kubb is a lawn game, in which the object is to knock over wooden blocks

with sticks. Though it originated in Sweden, the game is becoming

increasingly popular at Scout Network camps in the UK. Kubb enthusiast

Andy Watson, of Bath Scout Network, gives us a rundown of the rules


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Note on field kubbsIf they are thrown or roll out of the pitch then they may

be thrown again. If they roll out for a second time the

opposition may place them anywhere they choose

within their half provided it is at least a baton away

from the king.

Additional rule for beginnersIf a field kubb is knocked over when throwing another

kubb into play as a further field kubb they may be

stacked on top of each other (max two high). This

makes it easier to knock both over at once and speeds

the game up.

Andrew has competed in the National Kubb

Championships, but to him it’s the fact that ‘Kubb is

Viking Chess!’ that appeals most. If you see him with a

kubb set at Network Gathering in Great Tower,

challenge him!

Once you’ve removed the field

kubbs you can go for the kingBath Network were there in force at Intense, being local, but can often be seen with their rubber duck mascot at various gatherings up and down the country.

Kubb camp?If you’ve played kubb, add your pictures to the Scout Network UK Facebook group, and send your tips to us at [email protected]



Faith and NetworkFor many, the Promise to ‘do my duty to God and to the Queen’ is first uttered as a six or seven year-old, when the concepts of faith and citizenship are simplified and condensed into the wider principle of ‘doing your best’. But as we mature, questions of faith become more complex. We spoke to two Network members for whom the spiritual journey goes hand in hand with the Scouting one

T he spiritual aspect of Scouting is as old as

the Movement itself. Through activities that

challenge us and exceed our expectations,

beliefs, values and attitudes are developed,

and we learn to apply Scouting to our worldview, and

vice versa. The rise of an increasingly multicultural

society has been reflected in the diversity of faiths and

attitudes in Scouts. Network is a safe place to discuss

our views, philosophise and reflect as we gaze

at the stars on a weekend camping with

friends.

Going deeperBut how often do we do this? The secular

and spiritual worlds run in parallel, and

opportunities to talk seriously about the meaning of life

can be crowded out in the need to keep in step with

the latest reality show gossip, 24-hour news and what

is in fashion (military style jackets and skinny jeans) and

what’s not (man bags and those ridiculous Kanye

West glasses). Amidst the gossip and the

hectic pace of life, we shouldn’t miss the

chance for deep and meaningful conversation.

Fiona Durrant, Hampshire NetworkI always went to church as a kid, but then my dad died

when I was 11 and I stopped believing in God, because

I didn’t understand why He would let that happen.

When I was at college, I went to a talk at the Christian

Union by some Latin American students. They talked

about how in their part of the world people are killed,

but they still believe in God. It completely got me, so I

started exploring the Christian faith again and went to

church with a friend I met at Explorers. I was confirmed

when I was 19 and my faith is now a central part

of my day-to-day life.

Faith odyssey or epic disaster?It was odd that I started going to church as a result of a

conversation at Scouts. Though faith is at the heart of

Scouting, it’s unusual that someone would talk openly

about it. Culturally, faith is a very personal thing.

There’s times when it comes up, around issues like sex

before marriage. My belief in not having sex before

marriage is an epic disaster in Network because no-one

seems to understand why someone might choose to

live that way. It’s quite a challenge at times to convey

the impact of my faith because people have such an

extreme perception of what they think I believe.

Network is a lot about going out and having

fun, and the behaviour can challenge my

morals at times, but I’m still able to get

involved and now because everyone knows

my beliefs we’re able to talk about it.

Putting the world to rightsWhen we discuss faith it’s normally by the

fire with a couple of drinks at the end of the

day. Sometimes a joke will turn into a deep


Tom has represented

Baha’i at the World Scout

Jamboree and other

international camps

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and meaningful conversation. Spiritual

development in Network isn’t just about

saying ‘Let’s visit a church’; it should go

beyond that and provoke us into challenging

our personal values and worldview. By Network,

people have largely come to their own understanding

about religion, so we need to get through stereotypes

and have real conversation with each other. I wish we

did that more.

Tom Leather, Edinburgh and Shropshire Networks – Baha’iAt only around 160 years old,

Baha’i is a very young religion.

A fundamental aspect of the faith

is social responsibility; it teaches

that there is a lack of distinction

between us all and that we

should treat each other with

decency and respect. Followers

of Baha’i believe in one God, and

that He speaks to people through messages that can be

found in all the major religions. The latest messenger

lived in Persia 160 years ago. We call him

Bahá’u’lláh.

Global gatheringsI’ve represented Baha’i at the World

Scout Jamboree and international camps

in faith zones. The Scouting spirit means that

everyone works together. Because of the way

Baha’i interprets other faiths, I can always find

something in common with someone who

follows another faith.

Taboo or not taboo?Whereas personally my faith matters greatly, and within

Scouting the fundamental spiritual development is

central to everything we do, my experience of Network

is that the topics of spirituality and faith don’t come up

very often. People my age are tolerant,

and if you want to be religious, you’re able

to be yourself, but people are wary of discussing

religion. It’s a bit of a taboo subject, I’ve found.

Personal journeysIn Baha’i we believe that you have to find things out

for yourselves, which means you shouldn’t believe

something just because your parents do. We respect

that right, and therefore we don’t push our faith on

people, although if they want to discuss it I’m

happy to promote what it means to me.


Faith and awareness events for February/March

February 2011 2 Candlemas Day (Christian)

8, 15 Parinirvana – Nirvana day

(Buddhist)

8 Vasant Panchami (Hindu)

14 Valentine’s Day (Christian)

15 (20 Shia) Milad un Nabi (Birthday of

the Prophet Muhammad)

(Muslim)

18 Magha Puja (Buddhist)

28 Feb - 13 March

Fairtrade Fortnight

March 1 Hola Mohalla (Lunar

Calendar) (Sikh)

3 Mahashivratri (Hindu)

8 International Women’s Day

8 Shrove Tuesday (Christian)

9 Ash Wednesday (Christian)

17 St Patrick’s Day (Christian)

19 Holi (Hindu)

20 Purim (Jewish)

22 World Water Day

Deepen your journey of spiritual development as a Network by participating in some of these events, inspired by a range of world faiths and campaigns


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Your Programme, Your VoiceIn August, the Programme Team ran a Your Programme, Your Voice (YPYV) questionnaire about Scouting magazine and its supplements and received nearly 3,000 responses

T his questionnaire was designed so that we

could gauge readers’ feelings about the

magazine and its content. Questions ranged

from what readers think of the content in

both the main magazine and the supplements, to the

type of adverts that are featured.

To provide feedback to you as a valued member of

the Movement we have listed highlights of the results

along with suggested changes that will be implemented

as part of the review:

One of the results of the questionnaire is the

standardisation of the content in the supplements, so

that similar content can be found in comparable places

in each supplement. A further outcome is the creation

of a pool of writers which will relieve the pressure on

current contributors and provide a wide range of

expertise. If you are interested in writing for the

magazine and its supplements please email the editorial

team at [email protected].

YPYV SURVEYSYour Programme, Your Voice (YPYV) is a regular online questionnaire created and run by the 6-25 Programme Team. Questions are asked about the Programme and other related issues on a regular basis. Members are alerted by email when there is a new YPYV available. To participate, please make sure your email address is present and correct on the members area of www.scouts.org.uk

Do you receive the correct supplement? Do you receive ScoutingPlus – our weekly news email? If the answer is ‘no’ then perhaps you should check and/or amend your details on our members area ofwww.scouts.org.uk

Highlights• Most of our readers look forward to receiving the

magazine, and will read over 50% of it.

• Over 50% of respondents find the magazine

relevant to their role, and feel that the content in it

isn’t just for new leaders.

• Most feel that receiving the magazine bimonthly

is the right frequency.

• Most are happiest receiving the magazine as a

hard copy, rather than electronically. However it is

worth noting that Scouting and its supplements

are all available online.

www.scouts.org.uk/magazine • People would like to see more Scouting skills,

activities and ‘how to’ guides in the magazine and

supplements.

• Most find the supplement and its content useful

to their role.

Do you receive the correct supplement?


Network Activity Academies 28 March - 1 April 2011

Youlbury and Hawkhirst Scout Activity Centres

NorthumberlandOxfordshire

Introduction to Instructing Youlbury £80

Water sports Hawkhirst £100Prices include indoor accommodation (shared rooms), food and activities.

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

What’s in it for me? Develop personal skills in specific activities Learn a variety of techniques to work

effectively with young people Gain self-confidence in instructing activities

You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside our team of friendly instructors to develop existing skills, try new activities and progress onto leading activities yourself.

For further information or to book email [email protected]

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Pioneering projects can be a great way to exercise your Scouting skills and bring a team together. At a Country Network camp in Cornwall, Paul Johnson put the team’s technique to the test and finished up with this hourglass tour; the perfect platform for a lofty night’s sleep

Pioneering was a skill that many

of us had as members and also

Scout Leaders, but the

experience level was varied.

However we wanted to be ambitious with

the project on camp and attempted the

hourglass that you see here (right).

Plan for actionPlanning was one of the most important

skills. Before erecting the tower we

decided exactly what we needed to do,

then set about busily with poles and

ropes. The tower itself was actually a

simple construction; the first part was

building two tripods. With these lying on

the ground we moved the two into

position together and square-lashed the

meeting poles together, before carefully

lifting the tower into place.

The end resultIt wasn’t Scouting’s strongest structure,

but with some pegs to secure the

legs, lashed supports and guy ropes, the

platform at the top supported the weight

of those who dared to climb up.

Pioneering is really a great activity for

Network. Once you have the few lashings

under your belt there is a fantastic range

of creations you can build.

Are you pioneers?If you’ve done a similar project, get in touch or add a photo to the Scout Network Supplement group on Facebook. To see some more activities that members in Cornwall get up to visitwww.cornwallscoutnetwork.co.uk

Join-in-Jamboree programmesJanuary | International food and drink eveningFebruary | Midsummer in midwinterMarch | My carbon footprint

Get them at www.scouts.org.uk/wsj2011

Network Activity Academies 28 March - 1 April 2011

Youlbury and Hawkhirst Scout Activity Centres

NorthumberlandOxfordshire

Introduction to Instructing Youlbury £80

Water sports Hawkhirst £100Prices include indoor accommodation (shared rooms), food and activities.

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

What’s in it for me? Develop personal skills in specific activities Learn a variety of techniques to work

effectively with young people Gain self-confidence in instructing activities

You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside our team of friendly instructors to develop existing skills, try new activities and progress onto leading activities yourself.

For further information or to book email [email protected]

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Queen’s Scout Award

What award should every Network member aim to achieve during their time in the section? The Queen’s Scout Award of course. Emma Saunders tells us why you should definitely reach the top before leaving Network

T he Queen’s Scout Award allows you to work

as part of a team and individually to

complete a variety of activities and gain

some memorable experiences. It consists of

learning and developing a new skill, physical activity,

providing service to an individual or community,

undertaking a four-day, three-night expedition and

five-day, four-night residential project. These are serious

challenges.

Other elements include camping for 12 nights

totalling 18 nights away and two activities from the

International, Values and Environment list. It sounds like

a lot, but you have until your 25th birthday, so plenty of

time to complete it.

Top chatSome recipients of Queen’s Scout Awards at this year’s

reception told us what they did to reach the top.

Once you have achieved the award you will receive a

certificate signed by HM The Queen and a badge to

wear on your uniform. You should be invited to a

presentation in your Region/Country to receive your

award and meet other Queen’s Scouts. As a new

Queen’s Scout you will also receive an invitation to the

annual National Scout Service and Parade at Windsor Castle.

An award with rewardsIn 2011, Chief Scout Bear Grylls would like to invite

eight Scout Network members who have achieved, or

will have achieved their Queen’s Scout Award by

August 2011 to spend 24 hours on his island in Wales

undertaking survival skill activities. If you would like to

be one of the lucky eight please visit www.scouts.org.

uk/survivalcamp for more information and an

application pack.

HOW DID YOU GET THAT BADGE?If you have received your award, or any other Network badge, we’d love to hear about your experience. Send your story to [email protected] with ‘Queen’s Scout Award’ in the subject line.

‘I found the hardest part of the Award was the assessed expedition. The difficult Welsh terrain and tough weather conditions meant the group’s morale and high spirits were appreciated. I have enjoyed working through the Award, gaining new skills as well as developing existing ones. Scouting is something I treasure and hope to maintain throughout my life.’ Lauren Greening

‘As part of my Queen’s Scout Award, I completed the expedition in the Wicklow Mountains. Walking, carrying the supplies was something I thought I might

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any other Network badge, we’d love to hear

Proud moment: A Network member receives her award from the UK Chief Commissioner, Wayne Bulpitt

never have been able to do after breaking two vertebrae whilst abseiling.’ Matthew Lewis


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Who ya gonna call?An invitation to join Save the Children’s Emergency Superhero Network

Every year, more than 60 million children are

caught up in emergencies. Whether it’s an

earthquake, famine, drought or war, children

are the worst affected and we need to get

help to them, fast.

Save the Children have been responding to

emergencies since 1919, so are experts in helping

people prepare for, and recover from, emergencies.

They work in over 20 emergency situations each year

and played a leading role in the response to both the

Haiti earthquake and Pakistan floods.

How you can helpThe Emergency Superhero Network (ESN) offers

Explorer Scouts a fantastic opportunity to make a

difference in the crucial first days and weeks after an

emergency strikes, when the clock is ticking on

children’s lives.

When you sign up to the network, you’ll receive a

range of emergency resources and activity suggestions.

As soon a there is a new emergency, the ESN will

contact you to explain what’s happened and how

they’re helping. You’ll also be asked to fundraise. Any

money you raise will make a huge difference because

many of the life-saving supplies needed are simple, and

cost very little.

How many different uses for…?During an emergency, people have to be resourceful

and survive on very little. A simple tarpaulin might be

used to shelter a family, build a temporary school or use

as a temporary water container.

Take an everyday object like a bucket or sheet and list

or describe as many uses for it as you can. Using all the

resources, the you could build your own emergency

shelter or camp, with everything a family needs to be

safe and protected.

MORE IDEAS AND JOIN THE ACTIONSave the Children’s superheroes raised over £350,000 for the Haiti Appeal, helping them get children the shelter, food and safety they desperately needed.

It’s simple to join in: call Save the Children on 020 7012 6400 or email [email protected]



If your Network is ready to travel, pack your rucksack and get over to one of these international events in 2011

CamJam.30 July – 6 August.

Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire.

www.camjam2011.org.uk

Inter-net.23 – 30 July.

Newbury Showground, Berkshire.

www.inter-net.org.uk

Torino 2011.16 – 31 July. International service

camp for participants aged 16-20.

€250. [email protected]

Serbia Explorer Belt.July/August 2011.

Two and a half week trip to

complete Belt expedition, with a

chance to visit the Serbian

National Jamboree.

[email protected]

8th Serbian National Jamboree.10 – 20 August. Sabac, Serbia.

IST opportunities at Serbia’s

largest international camp.

www.samnet.org.uk/smotra2011

Botswana 2012.July/August 2012. Community

service expedition working in

partnership with the Scouts of

Botswana. Cost approx. £3000.

[email protected]

Roverway 2012 – Finland.www.scouts.org.uk/finland2012

World Scout Moot 2013 – Canada.www.scouts.org.uk/canada2013

EvENt happyPublicise your event to other Networks. Contact us at [email protected] with ‘Network events’ in the subject line.Events listed here are not formally endorsed by The Scout Association and UK Headquarters takes no organisational responsibility for these events.

World or oyster?


ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: CANOEING • CLIMBING • COASTEERING

GORGE WALKING • KAYAKING • SURFING • CAVING • WHITE WATER RAFTING

TEAM BUILDING • ASSAULT COURSE/ LOW ROPES • FIELD SKILLS

Nant Y Pobty Farm Coed Y Bryn, Llandysul Ceradigion, SA44 5LQ

Phone: 07787123761 [email protected]

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 MooreAdventure Beyond

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