Cumbria Scouts Annual Review 2011

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Cumbria County Scout Council Annual Review Welcome to the 2011 Annual Review from Cumbria County Scout Council. This review is a departure from our traditional Annual Report. We hope that it gives a sense of the very real achievements of all those young people who belong and all those adults who support them in so many ways.

A copy of the formal Annual Report of the Trustees of the Cumbria County Scout Council is available from the County Scout Office c/o Connexions Cumbria 124 Highgate, KENDAL, Cumbria LA9 4HE.

Contents County Commissioner

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Beaver Scout Section

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Cub Scout Section

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Scout Section

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Explorer Scout Section

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Scout Network

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Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

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Adult and Activity Training

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22nd World Scout Jamboree

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Scouting Awards 2010/11

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Cumbria County Scout Council

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County Executive Committee

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Summary of Accounts

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Scouting Facilities in Cumbria

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County Team Directory 2011

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The Scouts of Cumbria have enjoyed a great year of activities and camps, as far away as Malta and as near as the local park, all provided by and supported by a dedicated band of Leaders and supporters. My thanks go to all those Leaders and other adults who have supported the young people in the County, especially our partners who let us out to play this great game of Scouting. Without the adults there would not be Scouts, without the Scouts there would be no Scouting and we would no longer be part of the largest youth organisation in the world. We have over 3,000 young people involved in Scouting in the County, we have over 600 Adult Leaders, and many more adults helping and supporting those Leaders so they can deliver exciting and challenging programmes to the young people.

Scouting is about developing young people and having fun. Every time I visit events or Groups I see everyone having fun, learning and working together, and that is just the adults. This provides the perfect environment for the young people to learn from us. We should not underestimate the positive influence we as Leaders can have on the young people. I remember with great respect all the Leaders and older Scouts from my days as a Cub and Scout and I am sure this has helped shaped the way I live my life. Everything we do as Leaders can and does have an impact on the Scouts of Cumbria, so keep up the good work; they are our future.

In 2010 the Chief Scout Bear Grylls presented “Our Vision Towards 2018”. He said: “The next few years will

be such an exciting time for Scouting. With young people taking a bigger role in deciding what we do and how we do it, we are set to stay fresh, relevant, and a vital part of our society. Of course, this can be best achieved in partnership with adults, their wisdom and experience.”

We as a County support this vision and will work to achieve it alongside what we as a County set as our vision last year. Over the next few months we have much work to do to ensure we are providing what our young people deserve; Quality Scouting Led by Young People Guided by Adults. You should all be proud of the work you do for Scouting in the County and I hope that you will agree with the County Team that we all need to work together towards the Vision 2018.

Graham White County Commissioner

We are very grateful to the generosity of all our supporters SCOUTING AMBASSADORS John Stevenson MP Fred Story

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BEAVER SCOUTS With 900 Beaver Scouts supported by over 100 Leaders and countless other helpers in 62 locations, Beaver Scouting in Cumbria is flourishing. There are six underlying ways in which the Beaver Scout Section works: • Having fun • Making friends • Trying new things • Keeping the Promise • Making progress • Sharing in groups.

It is against this background that one Beaver Scout reported that he had: Been a monk, a fireman and a pilot.

Been on a sleepover, joined in a camp fire and hiked up a mountain.

Planted bulbs, made key rings and sailed paper boats.

And the best bit was – eating four sausages for breakfast!

During the next year Beaver Scouting will celebrate its 25th birthday. Just think that those first Beaver Scouts are now 30 years old and very soon, if not already, their children will be joining in order to have fun and make friends.

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CUB SCOUTS There has been a hive of activity around the County involving some 1,100 Cub Scouts this year. There have been the usual lively Pack meetings each week, with a wealth of different topics being covered. District events have been well supported and have included events like District camps, football competitions, Scouting skills, badge work and lots of other exciting activities.

Countywide we held a Cub Skills Day in October and a really good time was had by all who attended.

Next year we are planning to run a Cub Adventure Day that will happen away from the County.

Word has it that they will be visiting Beamish.

We held an excellent Development Day for Leaders.

The day focused on Growing a Cub with a wide range of sessions based around this theme. All those leaders who attended had an excellent time and without exception said how much they had gained from the experience – and asked that a day like this be run each year. In 2011 we will build on our 2010 work and hold a Development Day that explores how we can continue to challenge the older Cubs and ensure that they make the transition to the Scout Section well, inviting the Scout Leaders to attend as well.

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SCOUTS The Scout Section delivers its programme to young people aged 10 1/2 to 14 years.

A time in their life that is filled with so much change. Very nearly 150 adults dedicate their efforts to ensuring that Scouts in Cumbria are challenged, supported, encouraged and provided with opportunities to develop their physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials.

The Manhunt Competition was run for the first time this year. Teams of four to seven Scouts had to navigate their way from Lindale to Great Tower Campsite, approximately six miles across country with the added difficulty of not being spotted and caught by teams of Explorer Scouts. This mini version of the hugely popular Dragnet Competition for Explorers had 63 Scouts competing in 12 Patrols with 23 Explorers volunteering to catch. After a day of fine weather and lots of detours increasing the mileage covered from six to nearer ten, the winning Patrol came from Kirkby Stephen.

The second Frostbite Camp saw 55 Scouts camp at Great Tower Campsite in January. The weather certainly helped to make it a memorable weekend, with the temperature falling to -5 degrees overnight, freezing the water in the taps and the milk in the bottles. Some groups even had to warm their gas bottles in the car to encourage the gas to flow.

We continue to see growth in the number of girls who join the Section and who make a real contribution. A girl who had recently joined was reported to have explained to her grandmother that she understood that learning at school was important but at Scouts she had ‘learnt how to survive up a mountain’. One young person for whom Scouts was very real.

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EXPLORER SCOUTS Explorer Scouting in the County is on the up with over 6% more young people involved than last year. There are now Explorer Scout Units in over 20 locations throughout the County. Over the last year Explorer Scouts have taken part in many camps, outdoor activities and service programmes. We have seen many youngsters taking advantage of the Young Leader scheme from which they have gone back and provided valuable help to the lower sections. The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme is also proving very popular with a good number of Awards being obtained.

The annual Re-Energise activity weekend was enjoyed by around 50 Explorers at the Ennerdale Scout Centre in February of this year. Activities were a great success as the weather held out for a good day on the Saturday. Spirits remained high despite the unfortunate arrival of a major storm on the Saturday night which meant that many took shelter in the Activity Centre. A memorable weekend for all those who were involved.

We had a strong Cumbrian contingent again this year for the annual Dragnet Competition in July which is organised by Explorer Leaders from the County. Plans are well advanced for the 2011 event which attracts teams from all over the UK in the hope of capturing the coveted trophy and wresting it away from last year’s Cumbrian winners.

Congratulations to the Queen Scout Award recipients Stephen Brown – Harrington Explorer Scout Unit Caitlin Ripley – Hoosiders Explorer Scout Unit

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SCOUT NETWORK The Scout Network provides an opportunity for those aged 18 to 25 to continue their development; either whilst working as a Leader in another Section or just to stay within the Scouting fold.

Highlights have been: Eden District as the first District in the County to take up the opportunity of hosting its own District Network.

Reivers District launching their Network with a BBQ on Silloth beach one very windy Sunday in October thanks to a very persuasive young lady studying at the University of Cumbria.

A Network in the Furness area coming together with members from Ulverston, Dalton and Barrow. There is a real opportunity for this Network to be hosted by the new District that will cover south west Cumbria.

DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S AWARD This year the Award introduced a new web based system and after minor teething troubles has proved a major success. In the County we have had an increase in the number of participants and we have

seen more

adults providing support to the

Award.

Our successes include: • 6 Bronze Awards • 7 Silver Awards • 5 Gold Awards.

Caitlin Ripley, Stephen Brown, Sian Ley, Dara Ley, and Chris Brand-Barker are the worthy recipients of the Gold Award.

Well done.

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ADULT AND ACTIVITY TRAINING The Adult Training Team had a busy year running eight Wood Badge Courses.

Whilst we have continued to use our Training Centre at Ennerdale we have also run courses at other venues throughout the County. Besides formal courses adults have also been supported with one-to-one learning, e-learning and small-group learning when this has been more appropriate for their situation.

Congratulations to the 21 Leaders who gained their Wood Badges during this year.

Our second skills weekend gave all leaders a chance to brush up on old skills or learn something new. This relaxing weekend for Leaders, without the presence of the young people, also provides an opportunity where they can meet old friends and make new contacts.

Adventurous activities are a cornerstone of Scouting. In order to offer such activities there is an on-going need to train and assess those who lead young people in these activities that do so much to challenge and exhilarate. The Activity Training Team has continued to increase our capacity to make these activities available.

We rely on experienced Leaders to deliver training to those new to Scouting or who wish to extend their skills and have continued to run modules to support those who wish to undertake these important tasks.

Our plans for the year ahead include: • An aim to double the amount of Wood Badges gained • A one day conference for Managers in November which will cover some of the

training modules that are especially relevant for them • An adult skills weekend that will build on the success of previous years.

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CUMBRIA CONTINGENT ND 22 WORLD SCOUT JAMBOREE As I write this the 40 members of Unit 14 (Cumbria and Greater Manchester East) are little more than a month away from starting their travels to the 22nd World Scout Jamboree in Rinkaby, Sweden.

Excitement is definitely growing as daily email messages are passed about counting down the days until we meet on July 23rd. The 18 months since the Cumbria Contingent were selected have passed all too quickly, yet I am amazed (and proud) of what they have achieved. The effort that the Cumbrian Contingent and their parents have put into fund raising should be noted, as to date almost ÂŁ40,000 has been raised through sheer determination. Well done everyone.

The Contingent has continued to meet regularly either at fund-raising or training events. Since October last year all our training has been taking place alongside the GME members of the unit. The Unit has camped together at Ratlingate, Great Tower and Linnet Clough twice in this time – each time taking on a new challenge.

They have all supported each other and work well as a team. The unit entered the GME Explorer County Challenge alongside regular Explorer Units and won. Why? They worked together as a team.

So what will we be doing in Sweden? This is the question that everyone asks, and rightly so. Unit 14 has been placed in the Winter Hub and on the Kiruna Subcamp. Our programme at the Jamboree includes an overnight camp off site with a Nordic Scout Group along with daily activities in different programme zones.

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but three. This organised activity is only the start of the Jamboree experience, for in reality the greatest inspiration will come when all of the young people mingle and work together.

The Jamboree in Sweden itself though is only one part of the experience. Prior to the Jamboree all of the UK participants are travelling to Copenhagen where the Scout Association has laid on a number of activities including a pre-event party for 3,500 Explorer Scouts. Here all the participants are staying in various hostels and will enjoy luxury that the Swedish site itself won’t replicate.

Following the Jamboree the Unit is off to southern Germany for Home Hospitality. As yet we know nothing more about this, however rumours indicate that we could be camping with a host German Scout Group.

We’ll just have to wait and see.

The Contingent is as prepared as it is going to be. We all know that we’ll be short on sleep at times, that on some days we’ll get on each other’s nerves and that we’ll be rushed off our feet. Yet we are all excited and know that this is going to be a unique experience and one which will change the outlook of everyone who takes part.

Finally thank you all for your support. Graham, Richard and the County Team have provided advice and a listening ear; whilst many different groups and members have sent their best wishes. Now the Contingent needs to live up to your expectations.

Tack så mycket David Hodgkiss – Unit 14 Leader 22nd WSJ Sweden

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SCOUTING AWARDS 2010/11 We are pleased to report the following Scouting achievements during the year.

Bar to the Silver Acorn

Barbara Leader

Silver Acorn

Award of Merit

Iain Clarke

Frances Edwards

Colin Read

Thomas Higgs

John Winder

Derek Johnston Ann Lively

Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service Angela Jackson, Catherine Johnston.

Chief Scout’s 50 Year Award

John Winder

Chief Scout’s 40 Year Award Brian Butterfield, Linda Kitchin, David Tyson.

Chief Scout’s 30 Year Award

Philip Knowles, Bernard Parker, Maureen Pyke.

Chief Scout’s 25 Year Award

David Fletcher, Lou Hayton, Jeffrey Holliday, Ann Lively.

Chief Scout’s 20 Year Award

Nigel Bradshaw, Paul Braithwaite, Lesley Dacre, Michael Hall, Linda Hirst, Catherine Johnston, Julie Milburn, Michael Wood.

Chief Scout’s 15 Year Award

Julie Davison, Lesley Jackson, Mark Salmon, Thomas Slater, Michael Smillie, Karen Tredwell, John Winder, Steven Wrigley.

Chief Scout’s 10 Year Award

Richard Allsop, Nicola Braithwaite, Alfred Branch, Stuart Brown, Anthony Crossley, Susan Cruikshank, Penelope Havlin, John Millard, Patricia Mitchell, Philip Newport, Sharon Parkin, John Piggott, Monica Pugh, Peter Rome, Carole Stewardson, Samantha Willis.

Chief Scout’s 5 Year Award

Peter Atkinson, Philip Atkinson, Simon Barrett, Darren Bean, Alasdair Brock, Rachel Chaplow, Richard Cooke, Timothy Davis, Philip Dryden, David Edwards, Robert Fidler, Evelyn Florey, Howard Foster, Martin Grainger, Linda Greenhough, Debra Guide, Keeley Hayton, Christopher Henderson, Julie Henderson, David Herbert, H. Higgs, Tina Hopley, Emma Hunt, Stuart Hunt, Heather Ingram, Alison Jackson, Karen Jackson, Janet Kidd, Deborah McAllister, Lesley McCartney, Gary McLoughlin, Harald Norendal, Gary Palmer, Gavin Riley, Michael Saunders, Alistair Smeaton, Amanda Taylor, Christine Whitford, Valerie Yeadon.

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CUMBRIA COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL Committee, structure and membership PRESIDENT Sir James Cropper KVCO – Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant in Cumbria

VICE PRESIDENTS Robin Attwood

Canon David Dixon

Joe Harris

Lord Hothfield

Roy McNamara

Joe Rawlings OBE

Dennis Stanswood

Ron Turner

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Trustees Bill Arnott (Chair of the Facilities sub-Committee) John Bell (Millom District) John Bevan (Eden District) Jeff Carson (Reivers District) Jan Cooper (Solway Derwent District) Marion Dixon (County Secretary) Alan Harryman (Chair of the Development sub-Committee) David Hughes (Duddon & High Furness District) Tim Keegan (Kentdale District) Tim Leader (County Chairman) – from February 2011 Adrian Norendal (Workington District) John Over (County Treasurer) Colin Partington MBE (County Chairman) – until February 2011 John Seed (County Network Commissioner) John Sharpe (Barrow District) David Tyson (Western Lakes District) Peter Watson Graham White (County Commissioner)

Right of Attendance (non-voting) Chris Harris JP TD (North West Regional Commissioner) Charity Registration No:

520617

Scout Association Registration No:

00112

County Administrator:

Marion Dixon

County Scout Office:

c/o Connexions Cumbria, 124 Highgate, Kendal, LA9 4HE

Bankers:

HSBC Bank Plc, 64 Highgate, Kendal, LA9 4TQ

Solicitors:

Burnetts, 6 Victoria Place, Carlisle, CA1 1ES

Independent Examiner:

Helen Holmes FCA, Stables Thompson & Briscoe, Lowther House, 34 Lowther Street, Kendal, LA9 4DX

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COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Membership of the Executive Committee There is a great deal to report about our 2010/11 year. It has been a year when the County has had two County Chairmen. Colin Partington stepped down as County Chairman after 9 1/2 years as he was finding it increasingly difficult to find time for the role. Colin will remain on the Executive Committee so we will still have access to his experience. Thank you Colin for all that you have done as County Chairman.

The year has also seen new people in many of the key roles on the Executive Committee. We have welcomed: John Over – County Treasurer Marion Dixon – County Administrator and County Secretary Bill Arnott – Chair of the Facilities sub-Committee Alan Harryman – Chair of the Development sub-Committee It is extremely encouraging to have all these roles filled for the first time in some years.

We are grateful to Cumbria County Council and Connexions Cumbria for their financial and practical support to the County Office.

Development The Eden/Reivers Scout Development Project (E/RSDP) will come to an end in March 2012. It will have run for some 12 years and will have had significant success. The current strength of the Explorer Scout Section in the area is testament to the original strategy of ‘start them young and keep

them long’.

Amongst the highlights of the past year have been: • Carlisle Scout Day – an event to promote Scouting conceived and planned by young people • Continued growth – with 3% more members than in 2010 and 36% more than five years ago • Scouting returning to Alston.

The project has given real credibility to development work in the County and all involved deserve congratulations. We are grateful for the support of: • The Scout Association Development Grants Board • Cumbria Community Foundation.

The County Executive Committee has committed funding to two further projects in the County and work is underway preparing the ground for a three-year project in the south of the county to start in 2012. The team have already received an offer of some external funding which is most promising. There are now 3,078 young people involved in Scouting in our County, supported by 639 Adult Members.

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Facilities Our facilities have continued to be well used throughout the year. The major event has been the opening of the New Bothy at Ennerdale. We have been without this facility for some time since it was lost to fire in 2008 We now have a first rate facility that is a credit to those who have worked to make it a reality.

Both Bark House and Pull Wyke have continued to provide their very individual opportunities for young people to access the best that our County has to offer. We believe that we are very close to being able to realise our ambition to improve the toilet arrangements at Pull Wyke.

We are grateful to: • The National Trust • The Matson Ground Estate • Sellafield Fund • Cumbria County Council Neighbourhood Forum • All the volunteers who do so many different jobs at our sites, for their support.

Finances The County’s finances are sound with sums reserved for all our major commitments. We are keen not to place any significant extra burden on the membership to fund the work of the County nor for the County to compete with Districts and Groups for funds. We need to review how we fund our County activities in the future. Whilst we hope that many who have funded us in the past will continue to do so we must recognise the backdrop of tightening public finances and ever increasing competition for grants of all types.

Future plans In 2011/12 the County Executive will: • Support the Districts in the south of the County to set up a Scout Development Project • Encourage the Districts in the west of the County to work towards a Scout Development Project • Provide new toilet facilities at Pull Wyke • Refurbish the kitchen at Ennerdale and provide a drying room • Draw up a funding strategy for the County.

Tim Leader – County Chairman

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SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTS Whilst this year’s accounts show income £36,739 less than total expenditure, capital investment amounted to £66,352 and the assets of the County increased by £29,613. Much of the capital invested related to the replacement of The Bothy, significantly funded by an insurance payment of £34,817 received in a previous year.

INCOMING RESOURCES

2010/11

Membership Subscriptions

2009/10

10,411

9,717

Grants and Donations

76,988

60,639

Facilities

26,872

27,208

5,188

557

Other Income

40,880*

1,496

Total

160,339

99,617

RESOURCES EXPENDED &

2010/11

County Activities

Incoming Resources 2010/11

Membership Subscriptions Facilities Other Income

2009/10

CAPITAL INVESTED Governance & Administration

20,559

22,207

Development

40,019

32,288

Facilities

25,394

22,230

County Activities

11,034

13,860

Other

33,720*

5,911

Capital Projects

66,352

0

Total

197,078

96,496

TOTAL ASSETS

31/03/11

31/03/10

463,493

397,185

15,740

23,266

Other Designated Funds

125,400

153,600

Other Unrestricted Funds

76,944

77,913

681,577

651,964

Fixed Assets Other Restricted Funds

Total

Total Assets 31 March 2011

Fixed Assets Designated Funds

Grants and Donations County Activities

Resources Expended 2010/11

Governance

Development

Facilities

County Activities

Other

Capital Projects

* Mainly World Jamboree

Total Assets 31 March 2010

Restricted Funds Unrestricted Funds

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SCOUTING FACILITIES IN CUMBRIA NY 272 195

ASHNESS HUT & CAMP Ashness, Keswick, Cumbria A hut that sleeps 12 and fellside campsite.

Contact: Mrs J M Gilbert Tel: 017687 72590

Email: Keswickvets@aol.com

Greta Bank Farm, Brundholme Road, Keswick, Cumbria. CA12 4NS NY 270 193

BARK HOUSE Ashness, Keswick, Cumbria

A stone camping barn that sleeps 12 set right next to the famous Ashness Bridge. An ideal base for mountain activities.

Contact: Ian McQueen Tel: 017687 73610

Email: ianmcqueen74@btinternet.com

74 Latrigg Close, Keswick, Cumbria. CA12 4LF BRANTHWAITE SCOUT CAMP SITE

NY 047 253

Branthwaite Road, Workington, Cumbria 1.5 acres of camping field and 1.5 acres of mature woodland separated by a stream with three access bridges. HQ consisting of showers, toilet and kitchen.

Website: www.branthwaitescoutcamp.co.uk Contact: Mervyn Cowling Tel: 01900 65361

Email: melbreak@aol.com

46 Elizabeth Street, Workington, Cumbria. CA14 4DD NY 088 155

ENNERDALE SCOUT CENTRE

Ennerdale Bridge, Cleator Moor, Cumbria. CA23 3AS A woodland campsite on the banks of the River Ehen as it enters Ennerdale. Indoor accommodation is available in the form of the Chalet which sleeps 36 and Bothy which sleeps 12.

Contact: Janet Arnott Tel: 01946 861518

Email: warnott010@btinternet.com

Barra Harl, Arlecdon Road, Frizington, Cumbria. CA26 3UX GREAT TOWER SCOUT ACTIVITY CENTRE

SD 395 912

Birks Road, Newby Bridge, Windermere, Cumbria. LA23 3PQ Set in 250 acres of woodland, Great Tower has extensive camping areas and also offers four accommodation lodges for group sizes of 16 to 36. There is a wide range of activities provided including water activities on Lake Windermere at our Moor Crag facility.

Contact: Contact Victoria Nelson Tel: 015395 31279

Email: greattower.sac@scouts.org.uk

KENTDALE DISTRICT SCOUT CENTRE

NY 374 041

off Rothay Road, Ambleside, Cumbria Right in the heart of the Lake District, the Ambleside Group Headquarters is close to the town centre and can sleep 25 with modern kitchen, shower and toilets. An ideal base for all activities in the Lakes.

Contact: Richard Hirst Tel: 0845 601 2977

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Email: kdsc@hotmail.co.uk

NY 364 022

PULL WYKE CAMP

Pull Garth Wood, Ambleside, Cumbria. LA22 0HY Pull Wyke is a small campsite for up to 40 on the west shore of Lake Windermere. Access to the lake is by a private beach, which can be used for canoeing, boating and water activities.

Contact: Mr T Hughes Tel: 01539 724302

Email: trevor.hughes@127.eclipse.co.uk

127 Burneside Road, Kendal, Cumbria. LA9 6EB RATLINGATE SCOUT CAMPING CENTRE

NY 354 022

Ratlingate Lane, Ratlingate, Nr Kirkandrews-on-Eden, Carlisle, Cumbria. CA5 6DW A four acre field with 20 acres of woodland. The Centre building sleeps 32 in six rooms.

Website: www.ratlingate.co.uk Contact: Peter Hughes Tel: 0845 643 0161

Email: Camping@Ratlingate.co.uk

Stob Dearg, Kirkbampton, Carlisle, Cumbria. CA5 6JQ SOUTH LAKELAND SCOUT BASE

SD 376 786

The Scout Base, Cartmel Park, Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria. LA11 6QF Simple indoor accommodation for groups of up to 40. It is set in a secluded position on the edge of Cartmel village and immediately surrounded by parkland and woods.

Contact: Tim Leader Tel: 015395 33270

Email: bookingsslsb@gmail.com

Bramble How, Boarbank Lane, Allithwaite, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria. LA11 7QU SD 272 753

URSWICK CAMPSITE

Flat Woods, Wient Lane, Great Urswick, Ulverston, Cumbria. LA12 0SR 7.25 acres of wooded limestone, camping for up to 100. Indoor accommodation available for smaller numbers.

Contact: Contact Peter Sharpe Tel: 01229 826511

Email: petbarsharpe@tiscali.co.uk

5 Jesmond Avenue, Barrow in Furness, Cumbria. LA13 9AW

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COUNTY TEAM DIRECTORY 2011 County Commissioner Graham White

grahamdwhite@gmail.com

Deputy County Commissioners Julia Samson

juliasamson@hotmail.co.uk

Richard Hirst

skiphirst@hotmail.com

County Chairman Tim Leader

timleader@ktdbroadband.com

County Secretary Marion Dixon

marion.dixon@connexionscumbria.co.uk

County Treasurer John Over

johnover912@aol.com

County Administrator Marion Dixon

marion.dixon@connexionscumbria.co.uk

Assistant County Commissioner (Activity Training) Phil Hopley

phil.hopley@tesco.net

Assistant County Commissioner (Beaver Scouts) Vacant Assistant County Commissioner (Cub Scouts) Vacant Assistant County Commissioner (Scouts) John Sharpe

trapperjohn21@tiscali.co.uk

Assistant County Commissioner (Explorer Scouts) Judith Bradshaw

judith@cumbriaexplorers.co.uk

Assistant County Commissioner (Scout Network) John Seed

jseedgt@ignetics.co.uk

Assistant County Commissioner (International) Richard Hirst

skiphirst@hotmail.com

County Training Manager Linda Kitchin

lkitchin7@googlemail.com

County Media Development Manager Eddie Ward

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WHERE TO FIND SCOUTING IN CUMBRIA

REIVERS DISTRICT – www.ReiversDistrict.org SOLWAY DERWENT DISTRICT – Contact County Office WORKINGTON DISTRICT – www.WorkingtonDistrictScouts.org.uk EDEN DISTRICT – www.EdenScouts.org.uk WESTERN LAKES DISTRICT – Contact County Office SOUTH WEST LAKES DISTRICT – Contact County Office KENTDALE DISTRICT – www.Kentdale-Scouts.com County Office 01539 792886

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