scouting magazine - scouts supplement, october november 2011
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Great offers A survey to find out what your Scouts really think about the programmeAsurvey to find out what your Scouts Competitions, activities and resources from our partners The latest from the world of Scouting The magazine for Scout Leaders October/Novembe r 2011TRANSCRIPT
The magazine
for Scout Leaders
October/November 2011
News updatesThe latest from
the world of Scouting
Great offersCompetitions, activities
and resources from our partners
A survey to find out what your Scouts
really think about the programmeA survey to find out what your Scouts IN CONTROL
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options with you.
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• 3 nights Bed and Breakfast
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• 2-day Entry into the Disneyland Paris Parks.
• Comprehensive Itinerary Planning Service
• The reassurance of a 24-hour
emergency contact number
throughout your trip.
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INTRO
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WELCOME
Bianca Cole outlines two special resources to look out for this issue
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.
Sporting and ScoutingYou 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.
Scouts storiesOf 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
Questions and sport
Published by
The Programme TeamThe Scout AssociationGilwell Park Chingford LondonE4 7QWTel: 0845 300 1818
Contributions to:[email protected]
AdvertisingRichard [email protected]: 020 8962 1258
Cover photo: Allan Baxter
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
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 Day21-27 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
www.ventureabroad.co.uk01332 342 050 | [email protected]
in partnership with
Be part of the magic in 2012 and venture to Disneyland Paris…Contact us today for more information.
Day 1Travel by executive coach on a short sea
crossing to arrive at your hotel of choice
in Disneyland® Paris for the evening.
Day 2 and 3:After breakfast, coaches will take you
on the short drive from your hotel
to the Disney® Parks and Disney®
Village, where you will have the full
day free to enjoy the exciting rides
and attractions. Don’t forget to leave
the main park and explore the Walt
Disney Studios, where you will � nd
more exhilarating rides.
Day 4After a leisurely get-up, depart for
your return journey to the UK. You
could consider adding a 3rd day in
the park or a visit to the magni� cent
city of Paris and our tour consultants
would be able to discuss these
options with you.
Travel during a Half Term in 2012…From Just £275pp.
Price Includes:
• Return Coach Travel and Ferry Crossing
• 3 nights Bed and Breakfast
Accommodation at a Disney Hotel.
• 2-day Entry into the Disneyland Paris Parks.
• Comprehensive Itinerary Planning Service
• The reassurance of a 24-hour
emergency contact number
throughout your trip.
Day 1 the main park and explore the Walt the main park and explore the Walt
Half Term is the perfect time to take
the main park and explore the Walt Disneyland® Paris with your Troop!
Half Term is the perfect time to takeHalf Term is the perfect time to take
DisneylandDisneylandDisneylandDisneylandDisneylandDisneylandDisneylandDisneyland® Paris with your Troop! Paris with your Troop! Paris with your Troop! Paris with your Troop! Paris with your Troop! Paris with your Troop! Paris with your Troop! Paris with your Troop! Paris with your Troop! Paris with your Troop!
® Paris with your Troop!® Paris with your Troop!in the thrills, spills and Magic of
©Disney
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INTRO
3scouts.org.uk/pol
WELCOME
Bianca Cole outlines two special resources to look out for this issue
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.
Sporting and ScoutingYou 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.
Scouts storiesOf 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
Questions and sport
Published by
The Programme TeamThe Scout AssociationGilwell Park Chingford LondonE4 7QWTel: 0845 300 1818
Contributions to:[email protected]
AdvertisingRichard [email protected]: 020 8962 1258
Cover photo: Allan Baxter
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
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 Day21-27 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
www.ventureabroad.co.uk01332 342 050 | [email protected]
in partnership with
Be part of the magic in 2012 and venture to Disneyland Paris…Contact us today for more information.
Day 1Travel by executive coach on a short sea
crossing to arrive at your hotel of choice
in Disneyland® Paris for the evening.
Day 2 and 3:After breakfast, coaches will take you
on the short drive from your hotel
to the Disney® Parks and Disney®
Village, where you will have the full
day free to enjoy the exciting rides
and attractions. Don’t forget to leave
the main park and explore the Walt
Disney Studios, where you will � nd
more exhilarating rides.
Day 4After a leisurely get-up, depart for
your return journey to the UK. You
could consider adding a 3rd day in
the park or a visit to the magni� cent
city of Paris and our tour consultants
would be able to discuss these
options with you.
Travel during a Half Term in 2012…From Just £275pp.
Price Includes:
• Return Coach Travel and Ferry Crossing
• 3 nights Bed and Breakfast
Accommodation at a Disney Hotel.
• 2-day Entry into the Disneyland Paris Parks.
• Comprehensive Itinerary Planning Service
• The reassurance of a 24-hour
emergency contact number
throughout your trip.
Day 1 the main park and explore the Walt the main park and explore the Walt
Half Term is the perfect time to take
the main park and explore the Walt Disneyland® Paris with your Troop!
Half Term is the perfect time to takeHalf Term is the perfect time to take
DisneylandDisneylandDisneylandDisneylandDisneylandDisneylandDisneylandDisneyland® Paris with your Troop! Paris with your Troop! Paris with your Troop! Paris with your Troop! Paris with your Troop! Paris with your Troop! Paris with your Troop! Paris with your Troop! Paris with your Troop! Paris with your Troop!
® Paris with your Troop!® Paris with your Troop!in the thrills, spills and Magic of
©Disney
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News and updatesThe golden girlA 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
THE OFFICIAL SCOUT SHOP.
2011 © C
opyright The Scout Association
Charity no. 306101 (England and W
ales) and SCO
38437 (Scotland)
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THE OFFICIAL SCOUT SHOP.
2011 © C
opyright The Scout Association
Charity no. 306101 (England and W
ales) and SCO
38437 (Scotland)
Make sure this winter is a Scouting one,
with these great products
tel: 01903 766 921
THE OFFICIAL SCOUT SHOP.
The Scouting Adventure Annual 2012Free eBook with purchase102644
i.Scout Printed Hoodie101044Size: S - XXL
£23.50
This is the official Scouting Adventure Annual 2012. Packed with all kinds of exciting things to learn and do, you'll soon see why being a Beaver Scout
or Cub Scout is such fun!
Photographs © The Scout Association Design by ninataradesign.com
UK £7.99
and that's just the start
of the adventure . . .
scouts.org.uk/join
scouting skills
things to make
jokes and puzzles
stories and activities
from around the world
campfire cooking
The Scouting Adventure
Annual 2012102644
RRP £7.99
£4.79
To order go online www.scouts.org.uk/shop
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PARTNERSHIPS
Spreading the fire safety message
Adventure Challenge
Since its launch in 2004, more than 84,000 Scouts have been awarded the Fire Safety Activity Badge sponsored by Chubb
Take your Scouts on extreme adventures with the best-loved action brands in young person’s literature
As 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.
For 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 comingGet 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 backThe 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.
CompetitionThe 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.
win!
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Make sense of moneyThe Scout Association and NatWest have launched a brand new series of activity packs to teach Scouts all about money management
F 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 Scouting-
specific activities to give young
people a taste of what it’s like to
organise a camp, run a fundraising
campaign or be a treasurer.
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 financeAs 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.
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
Thanks for helping us toget active and have fun!
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