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to the September edition of HSN. Have you got any photos, articles and adverts you would like to be included in HSN? Then please send them to: county.office@Scouts-hants.org.uk

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Hampshire Scouts provides adventurous activities and personal development opportunities for over 17,500 young people aged 6-25, promoting the physical, intellectual, social and spiritual well-being of the individual, helping them achieve their full potential.

In Scouting, we believe that young people develop most when they are ‘learning by doing,’ when they are given responsibility, work in teams, take acceptable risks and think for themselves.

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Caving Club

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One of the best parts of my role is visiting camps. I love just wandering around, chatting to people of all ages, and shooting the breeze.

Camping is often the activity that Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers, Scout Network – and adults – say that they enjoy about Scouting. It’s at camp that you learn to be independent. And it’s at camp that memories are born.

Woodsmoke drifting across the field from a campfire, caught in the sunlight.

Campfires in the evening, drawing everyone together to share hot cocoa and ghost stories.

Morning mist lying low, in the magical hour before anyone else gets up.

For young people, camps are an adventure, a chance to try new things, and the space and time to be with your friends.

For adults, camps are hectic, busy, and tiring. But they’re also a chance to revisit the happy highways of their youth, see young people grow up, and the space and time to be with your friends.

Perhaps that’s why camps are so tiring – we stay up long after the young people have gone to bed, sitting round the fire or in the mess tent with a gas lamp burning, talking about past camps and retelling funny stories which get better every time.

Some things never change about camps.

Cubs rarely go to sleep before midnight on the first evening, and they’re wide awake at 4am.

You never come back with exactly the same kit you went to camp with, but you might be lucky and rediscover the plate you lost at a camp a few years ago.

Explorers surprise you when they become young leaders, and suddenly become really useful and helpful.

You can often confuse the visiting Commissioner by giving them a slightly wrong grid reference (or postcode for their satnav).

And putting an alarm clock set for 3am under a fellow leader’s pillow is still very funny, even after all these years.

So, for all the camps I’ve visited this year – New Forest East District Camp, Portsmouth Mix and Meet, Emlyn Patrol Camping Competition, Gilwell Reunion, Zombie Camp, H0014, Jamboree Training Camps, Gambia Training Camp, Gosport / Fareham East Emlyn Eliminator, Tanzania Training Camp, County Activity Skills Weekend, Hayling Island Group Camp, Gosport District Camp, Linked-in Camp – and many, many more…

Thank you – and I hope you also have memories from these camps that last a lifetime.

Adam

County Commissioner Hampshire Scouting

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beavers hit the beach O n Saturday 13th September 20 beavers and 6 leaders from 14th Aldershot Scout Group made the trip down to Littlehampton lifeboat station where they were shown the lifeboats and had the chance to sit in one and were shown where the suits and helmets are kept. They found out about how quick the lifeboat volunteers have to be when responding to a call out. The Beavers got to watch a DVD about training to be a volunteer and then had chance to try and get dressed in the wet suits in less than a minute, just like the volunteers do. After spending their money in the Lifeboat shop it was time for lunch on the beach, followed by some fun in the sea! An ice cream finished off the afternoon before travelling back home.

Paul Stillwell Assistant Scout Leader

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British Pistol Championship

Rory Hogan with his National champion’s silver cup, plus John Dohoo (left) and Tom Redhead (right), National Pistol Coach at Bisley on Sunday 21st September.

Rory is a County Skillls Instructor the Hampshire Scout Rifle Club.

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New Forest North

District Soap Box Derby

Well, the day had arrived, Sunday 28th September, marked out with cones. Each race was timed and the day of the District Soap Box Derby, the sun against another Soap Box, with the winner being was shining, the course was in fine condition, the decided on the lowest aggregate time. entrants ready to go, let the racing begin.

There were thrills and spills a plenty, but no The annual Soap Box Derby was held at the Netley blood and no need for carbon fibre cockpits, with Marsh Playing Fields, organised by the District a full two hours racing being needed to find the Scout Active Support with 22 Teams of Beaver, winners. The biggest problem any one had, and it Cubs and Scouts, oh, and a couple of Leaders has to be said it afflicted quite a number of teams, Teams trying to prove they weren’t past it! Some was steering, there was under steer, over steer, new Soap Boxes were on display this year, real rollover steer, reverse steer and go back to where streamlined racing machines with great paint you came from steer, but no matter how long it jobs, but as we all know it is what is on the inside took they eventually got back to the finishing line. that counts, the drivers and pushing horsepower are what makes’ a winning Soap Box. Each team The worthy winners and Champions for 2014 consisted of three people, one driver and two were 6th Netley Marsh Beavers, 1st Lyndhurst Cubs pushers, with each team racing three times, giving and 5th Testwood Scouts, oh and the Leaders, we’re everyone the driving seat around the course still waiting for them to cross the line!!

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In Scouting the Bronze, Silver, and Gold awards are the highest that can be achieved as anyone works their way through Beavers, Cubs and then Scouts. In the summer this year Lucy Stillwell from 14th Aldershot Scout group was awarded her Gold award. During the history of 14th Aldershot there have been plenty of Scouts that have received one or two of the awards, but Lucy is the first to receive all three. This means that Lucy has been with the group since starting at 6 years old and has worked her way through Beavers, Cubs and Scouts earning the awards on the way. She has had to complete nine challenges for the Gold award, including an expedition, plenty of nights out camping and helping in the community. Lucy is now looking forward to joining the Explorer unit in the spring and working towards her Platinum award.

Also in the photograph is Bailey Cartlidge, who received his Gold award and Courtney Watkin who received her Young Leaders belt.

Paul Stillwell - assistant scout leader

The annual Service of Remembrance for those Scouters in Hampshire who have “Gone Home” during the last year will be hosted by Scout Active Support at St. John The Evangelist Church, Underhill Centre, St Johns Rd, Hedge End, SO30 0BW on Sunday October 19th beginning at 2.00pm.

Scouters from the County and Family members of those departed are welcome to attend. The service is followed by refreshments at 3pm.

If you know of someone from your district who has “Gone Home” and feel we may not know about it then please get in contact with the ACC, Richard Spearing, by ringing him on 023 9238 2682 or emailing him at richardspearing452@btinternet.com Any further information needed, please contact Richard.

hAMPSHIRE SCOUT ARCHERY CLUB

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www.hampshirescouts.org.uk More & more Groups are asking for archery sessions but still don’t know who to ask and who their local archery leader is.

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On Saturday 1st November from 10:00 to 15:30

This workshop is a networking event to share ideas and interests in raising awareness and generating ideas for activities, themes or going abroad based on the global programme zone. Suitable for all ages from older Scouts and Guides upwards.

Groups who have travelled far and wide will report on their adventures. Leaders planning trips abroad will find that those that have completed successful trips have an abundance of practical information that they can pass on. The 2015 Fair Trade cooking competition will also be launched.

For Leaders this will help you achieve accreditation for module 19. It is a non uniform event, cost of £10 includes refreshments, lunch and hand out. The URC church is in the centre of Basingstoke, on London Street (RG21 7NU) only a few minutes walk from the rail and bus stations.

For more information and to book your place contact Rayner Mayer, International Adviser, Hampshire email rayner@sciotech.demon.co.uk phone 01252 873564.

“I would like to thank Lynell Nemitz (left) for her support and dedication to the 1st Warsash Sea Scout Group and specifically for looking after the Jumble sales for the last 6 years. We sometimes “forget” those people who help in the background but who are still very important to the Group. Lynell was one of those people. We all wish you and your family a safe and happy return to Wisconsin, USA, you will be missed.”

Christiene White Assistant Scout Leader 1st Warsash Sea Scout Group 8

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Congratulations to...

Toby Brimson of Kaboom Networks (Itchen North) for achieving both his Gold DofE and his Queen’s Scout Award.

These were presented to Toby, on 9th September 2014 by District Commissioner, Asa Moore. Before the presentation, Adam Jollans gave Toby the silver elephant to wear for the evening. Adam explained the elephant was originally presented to Earl Mountbatten of Burma. Later it was given to Hampshire Scouting.

So it is used and not just kept in a drawer anyone gaining the Queen’s Scout Award is given the elephant to wear at their presentation.

Toby gave a presentation explaining the activities he had completed to gain these awards. These included becoming an Assistant Cub Scout Leader, a gruelling expedition in the Lake District, involved with forming a band, taking part in Roverang (Scout and Guide show) and helping at Winter Camp at Gilwell. He rounded up the presentation thanking people who had helped him gain these awards including John and Pete from Andover for all their support with the expedition, Adam Mori for encouraging him to do the DofE in the first place, Susie, Mike, Lee, and Steve for signing off the relevant sections and finally his Mum for the constant nagging to complete both awards, with which he scraped in with 2 days to spare before his 25th birthday.

Matt Blossom specialises in running circus & magic workshops to Beavers, Cubs and Scouts throughout Hampshire. Matt does the session on one of your regular evenings, leaving you with a night off to sit back and watch! Matt has up to date DBS and insurance, booking is easy - just contact Matt and he will send you a Booking Form with all of your booking details on - and you just pay by cheque or cash on the night! There is NO deposit to pay. Matt has kept the price very sensible for these sessions, even the smallest groups have been able to hire him - the cost depends on your location so contact Matt to book a session today! www.mattblossom.com/scoutsbrownies for more details!

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Hampshire Scouts Present ‘Stepping Out’ For the first time in Hampshire, the talent of our District Scout Shows will be brought together in collaboration for a one night only County extravaganza as Hampshire Scouts Present ‘Stepping Out’ to be performed at The Winchester Guildhall on 18th October 2015.

Preparations are underway, however, we are looking for people to help push this project forward, from Publicity to Production, Costumes to Choreography, Budgets to Bands, Stage Management to Matrons the list is endless. The only pre-requisite is enthusiasm!

Many of you will have seen the Scout Association’s VISION 2018 document and this is your chance to join in and allow creative activities to take centre stage in meeting the objectives.

So if you feel you could help, no matter what your previous experience, then drop us an email at: shows@scouts-hants.org.uk

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Job Vancancy - Operations Manager – Ferny Crofts

ÂŁ25,300 per annum.

The post is 37.5 hours per week and due to the nature of the business candidates will be required to work unsociable hours.

Closing date 14th October 2014.

Interviews will be held w/c 20 October 2014.

For further information and an application pack please contact: 02380845092 or manager@fernycrofts.org.uk

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Hampshire Scout Caving Club

Caving Days 18th or 19th October 2014

Try Caving on Saturday or Sunday the 18th or 19th of October 2014 at Hampshire Scout Caving Club’s Caving Days. The activities are targeted at the novice caver who has little or no experience. If you have been before let us know and we can arrange slightly harder trips in the same area.

A Caving Day consists of about 3 hours caving in the morning and 3 hours of caving in the afternoon(normally at Burrington Coombe and Priddy or in the local area).

Based around Priddy in the Mendip Hills of Somerset the cost is ÂŁ90 per group of 6 or part thereof (this does not include food or transport to Mendip).

If you are interested get your section leader to obtain more information and booking forms.

HSCC Booking Secretary Gavin Bancroft can be contacted on gavinbancroft@fsmail.net 07717 177744

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Activity Leadership Courses 2014-2015 Courses Activity Leadership 26-28 September 2014

NSRA Youth Proficiency Scheme – Shooting

£135 per person

Ferny Crofts

4-5 October 2014

Archery GB Community Sports Leader Award course (part 1 of 2) Mountain Leader Award Training or Assessment (part 2 of 2) Walking Group Leader Award Training or Assessment

£190 per person for both weekends £275 per person (Hampshire price) £135 per person (Hampshire price) £115 per person (Hampshire price) £95 per person (Hampshire price)

Ferny Crofts

10-12 October 2014 (arrive Thur eve) 10-12 October 2014 (arrive Thur eve) 10-12 October 2014 (arrive Thur eve) 10-12 October 2014 (arrive Thur eve) 11-12 October 2014 (arrive Fri eve) 11-12 October 2014 11-12 October 2014 8-9 November 2014 27 February – 1 March 2015 11 April 2015

Single Pitch Award (Climbing) Training or Assessment Adventurous Activity Permit Training or Assessment – Climbing or Hillwalking Terrain 1 or 2 Hillwalking/Climbing Refresher & Experience weekend � Archery GB Community Sports Leader Award course (part 2 of 2) Bushcraft Course

£60 per person £190 per person for both weekends £90 per person

RYA Level 2 Powerboating Course

£130 per person

NSRA Youth Proficiency Scheme – Shooting

£140 per person

Adventurous Activity Permit Assessment – Powerboating (max of B2 waters)

Free to Hampshire Scouts (£30 per person everyone else)

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Open to: Cubs & Scout Leaders A One Day Course Covering The Astronomy Badges Venue: Clanfield Observatory Venue: Observatory Date: Saturday 22nd November 2014 Cost: ÂŁ25 per person For Further Details or To Book Contact Graham Bryant on: email: graham.bryant@hantsastro.org.uk tel:02392 241764

Training/Development Interested in Law & Order & Community or Public Service as a career – here is a great opportunity for your future development: If you are interested in the above and are a member of our Association over 18 years old, we would like to hear from you. During 2015/early 2016 there may well be opportunities for those interested, to be part of an exciting but very focused project being set up in Hampshire. To gauge interest before giving more detail, we would ask that you drop an email to leader. training@scouts-hants.org.uk.

Martin Rudd & Mike Webb, Co-ordinators.

The County are recruiting two volunteer adults to lead the two week Suisse Adventure 2016 Summer expedition to Kandersteg International Scout Centre in Switzerland. Full details and application form is available at the following link: www.hampshirescouting.org.uk/recruiting-suisse-adventure-2016-summer The closing date for applications is 17th October 2014.

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18 Sept 2014 First Bursary trip with almost all 5 of us. rock s climbing at cattle trough y in Swanage, it was lovel were weather and the views amazing ! #Bursary #climbing #livingthedream

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