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‘SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT IS CENTRAL TO EVERYTHING WE DO’ Four Members share what faiths and beliefs mean to them WORLD SCOUT JAMBOREE SPECIAL

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SCOUTING Scouting Editors: Hilary Galloway, Elis Matthews, Dave O’Carroll, Rose Wells and Jolyon Braime The national magazine of The Scout Association ISSN 0036 – 9489 © 2011 The Scout Association Registered Charity Numbers 306101 (England and Wales) and SC038437 (Scotland) Published by: The Scout Association, Gilwell House, Gilwell Park, Chingford, London E4 7QW Tel: 0845 300 1818 Fax: 020 8433 7103 Email: scouting.magazine@scouts.org.uk Website: www.scouts.org.uk/magazine Contributions to: scouting.magazine@scouts.org.uk Please note that the views expressed by members and contributors in the magazine are not necessarily those of The Scout Association. Publishing Management: Think, The Pall Mall Deposit, 124-128 Barlby Road, London W10 6BL Sub-editors: Rica Dearman and Gemma Green Art Director: Ian Hart Designer: Shelley Varley ADVERTISING Sales Executive: Richard Ellacott richard.ellacott@thinkpublishing.co.uk Tel: 020 8962 1250 Classified Sales Executive: Rosanna Chambers rosanna.chambers@thinkpublishing.co.uk Tel: 020 8962 3026 Printed and distributed by: Headley Brothers Ltd Printed on 100% recycled paper

CONTRIBUTORS Austin Lill is a bushcraft specialist and Cub Scout Leader. On page 56 he shows us how to make charcloth tinder. Neil White is a paramedic and District Commissioner. Read how to distinguish between a minor problem and an emergency, on page 64. Cover photo: Martyn Milner

LOG ON – DON’T MISS OUT If you have moved house, want to change your section supplement or amend your personal details, you can update with a click of the mouse: • Sign up at www.scouts.org.uk – you only need to do this once. You will need your unique membership number to hand (this can be found on the address sheet that comes with Scouting magazine) • Log on • Update your details and anyone else’s you are line manager for • Logging on today also means you can access Programmes Online, the revolutionary programme planner

WELCOME TO THE AUTUMN ISSUE OF SCOUTING This issue has some great articles, including stories from the 22nd World Scout Jamboree in Sweden (page 25) and an encouraging piece on faith (page 38). First up, Sweden. What an incredible experience and privilege it was to be a part of the Jamboree. There was a palpable energy to being among 40,000 Scouts from all over the world, and despite the relentless Scouting sunshine (aka rain!), the sea of tents and faces was buzzing with laughter, brilliantly imaginative stands and real cross-cultural friendship. What a model to change the world and a reminder that we are a peaceful Movement and a worldwide force for good.

Why faith matters My Christian faith has been a real strength and backbone through so many hard times, from the military through to many often frightening expeditions. And I have learnt that only a proud man never needs any help. Faith should heal lives, mend communities and be centred on forgiveness and love. And, of course, faith is a core foundation of the simple principles that our Scouting Founder Lord Baden-Powell encouraged us to live by. So enjoy this issue and let’s not forget to salute all those incredible Libyan Scouts who took to the streets to help look after injured civilians during the ongoing unrest, and the UK Scouts who helped in the aftermath of the recent riots, back at home. You are heroes who walk the walk.

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Contents

REGULARS 9 IN BRIEF 11 MAILBOX 83 Q&A | Scouting experts answer your questions 84 COMPETITIONS | Win Bang Goes the Theory on DVD or a campfire supper recipe book

NEWS + VIEWS 7 OPINION | UK Chief Commissioner Wayne Bulpitt on the benefits of Scouting, plus more from the blog 12 NEWS | Events, campaigns and updates 22 MAKING OUR MARK | A summary of the Annual Report and Accounts for 2010/11 32 SAVE THE DATE | Scout Community Week 2012 to go national after success this year 34 HOW DID YOU DO IT? | A Big Adventure road trip to Orkney 42 GET SET | How to get involved with London 2012 and Scouts interview Lord Sebastian Coe

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20 FIREWORKS SAFETY TIPS | Be prepared for Guy Fawkes Night 49 SKILLS & ACTIVITIES | Getting arty this autumn 56 BAKE YOUR JEANS | Austin Lill on how to make charcloth tinder from old clothes 58 TUNNEL VISIONS | A cut-outand-keep cycle route along a former railway line in the scenic Peak District 63 CAMP COOKING | Jason Ingamells shares his Dutch oven recipe for Harira

25 WORLD SCOUT JAMBOREE SPECIAL | A look back at the incredible events in Sweden 37 PROFILE | Mike Parkes talks about his role as a UK Contingent Leader in Sweden 89 ROUND OUR PLACE | 77th Audley Scout Group in Staffordshire is transformed 90 FIVE MILES WITH… | Andy Browning, a global volunteer who likes to travel

BODY + MIND 38 USING MY RELIGION | Four Members discuss faith in connection to Scouting 64 HEALTH & WELLBEING | A step-by-step guide to help you assess whether an illness needs urgent medical care

PARTNERS 73 PROMOS & RESOURCES

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We’re giving all young people in Scouting the opportunity to have their say about their programme, but we need your help to do it. All section supplements contain a four-page pull-out with ideas of how to get the answers from your section as part of your section programme. Please run the activities and return the answers by 30 November 2011. Plus: News, events, badges and partnerships.

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couting has shaped my life for the better. I will never forget that a teacher once described me as ‘a really nice, polite boy, but not somebody destined to go far’. As a young person, however, Scouting offered me so much more than school. From an early age I was able to lead my fellow Scouts. It also allowed me to learn a wide variety of practical, interpersonal and leadership skills in a way that school simply didn’t. I was able to progress these experiences even further as a leader. I am very happy to say that the success I have been lucky enough to achieve since then, whether in business, personally or in helping others, has been made possible largely by the experiences that Scouting offered me. We can give countless anecdotal stories like this, but in the 21st century, this is no longer enough and we need to back this up with evidence. To date, Scouting has not been able to underpin these views with real evidence. However, all that is about to change.

Gathering evidence As you can read on page 14, Public and Corporate Economic Consultants has launched the results of its impact assessment of Scouting. The evidence revealed how our unique package of interrelated benefits (having fun, building good relationships and taking part in activities, as well as contributing to the community and improving life chances) helps to develop the leaders of tomorrow.

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It reaffirms just how integral a community resource Scouting is. The challenge for us all, therefore, is how we make the most of this evidence to ensure that, locally, you can recruit volunteers, persuade funders to support your projects and convince politicians that local as well as national government supports us in our work. Next time you are asked to ‘prove the impact of Scouting’, just look for the reaction on the face of the sceptic as you show them the evidence.

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I was lucky enough to visit the World Scout Jamboree, and the 800 International Service Team (IST) volunteers who gave up two or three weeks of holiday even paid to be there – no wonder non-Scouts really struggle to understand us. I don’t hide my frustration with the organisation of the World Organization, the politics of it all and the lack of action, but you only have to experience the Jamboree to know that it’s worth it. ‘The whole world should be like a Jamboree’ were the words written on a banner outside one of the UK Unit’s sites – what better way to sum it all up? ‘The job of Unit Leader is certainly a roller coaster of emotions, but one with so many highs that it becomes a money-can’t-buy experience! Dean Jefferys ‘It was great to see so many young people enjoying themselves. I would encourage leaders to do it. You can make a difference.’ Lesley Austin ‘I’d like to say thank you to all the IST who went and made it possible. I was a participant and it was an amazing opportunity that couldn’t have happened without the adults. Thanks again.’ Emily

Wayne Bulpitt is UK Chief Commissioner. You can email him at ukcc@scouts.org.uk or write to him at The Scout Association, Gilwell Park, Chingford, London E4 7QW. You can also catch up with his blog at www.scouts.org.uk/ccblog www.scouts.org.uk/magazine

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In brief

In brief A snapshot of Scouting past, present and future – all on one page

Going up

What’s popular in the world of Scouting?

↑ Being able to recognise

trees in winter Can you tell a horse chestnut from a hazel once its leaves are off? If not, it’s easy – you just use the buds and a few other pointers instead of the leaves. Get a good field guide (or an app for your phone) and try it out with your section.

↑ Hike and chips Go on a night hike and end up at the chip shop. If there’s a better way to spend a dark evening we haven’t found it.

Triple-necker In the August/September issue, our Scouts supplement mentioned a set of triplets from 16th Edgware who were all invested at the same time. Turns out they weren’t the only ones. We’ve been inundated with letters and emails from other Groups who’ve invested triplets, including 1st Tintwistle from Derbyshire, 1st Yardley Gobion from Northampton, 10th Fareham from Hampshire and 1st Streetly from Sutton Coldfield. So, does anyone have quadruplets?

Fleur-de-lis or arrowhead? After our item on Scouting tattoos, a few people wrote in expressing surprise that we referred to the Scout symbol as a fleur-de-lis rather than an arrowhead. Earlier this year we got a letter from a Scouting historian who disputed our use of the term ‘arrowhead’, and, after a little research, our archivists at Gilwell found a memo written by Baden-Powell before he died. It details where he got the ideas for Scouting colours and symbols, and contains the following passage: ‘Fleur-de-lis. Not a spearhead (emblem of battle and bloodshed) but the lily (emblem of peace and purity). Actually it was the King of Naples’ crest, chosen by [sic] N point by Gioja who invented mariner’s compass. Three points to remind of Scout Promise.’ From the great man himself.

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A library of books We saw the Bookbridge appeal in the April/May supplements, for the book collection initiative, sending books to children in Cambodia and Mongolia. We collected and shipped 4,500 books for the Bookbridge project scheme from our Group. Can anyone else beat that? Inez O’Hara Beaver Scout Leader, 1st Osterley Scout Group The writer of the star letter will receive a copy of The Scouting Annual 2012, also available from www.scouts.org. uk/shop

Facebook comments We asked you for your summer highlights: ‘I don’t know about the highlight of the summer, but the WSJ must be the highlight of the year.’ Yve O’Neill ‘Attending Simply Scouting Summer Camp at Bowley, which was a fantastic County event.’ Ian Macdonald ‘Taking the Troop camping to Hawkhirst.‘ Stuart Jones ‘Receiving a postcard from an Explorer Scout at the WSJ who used to be one of my Cubs.’ David Willis ‘Trip to Kenya with some amazing Explorers.’ Sarah Haworth

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Unsafe whittling On page 28 in the August/September 2011 issue, there is a photo of unsafe whittling. As a 12-year-old Scout and an Assistant Patrol Leader I am concerned. On page 28, the photo for instruction 1 is demonstrating how not to use a knife safely. If the knife had slipped, it would have gone into their wrist and possibly cut an artery. I would have the knife blade pointing away from my body, rest the wood on a log before pushing the knife into it, and make sure that no one was within two metres distance from me. It annoys me that on page 75 in the magazine, it says that leaders must train Scouts to use knives safely when page 28 shows unsafe use of a knife. Please do not use pictures of the unsafe use of axes, saws or knives and get all photos checked before printing the magazines. Yours sincerely, Theresa, 12, 1st Gwernymynydd and Mold Scout Troop Editor’s response: Thanks for getting in touch, and you’re absolutely correct that a knife blade should never be pointed towards a wrist. In this context, the photos were all supplied by the expert who wrote the instructions for the bow drill demonstration, and we were faced with the difficult decision of whether to include the photo or to miss out this step of the process, as it wasn’t possible to re-shoot the pictures of the activity. You’ll appreciate this was a tricky call to make, but since Austin Lill is clearly demonstrating the component itself, rather than its manufacture, we thought it was more important to show what the base board looked like, and we added in an extra note in the text below it encouraging leaders to work with care at this stage of the process. We also asked Austin to respond: ‘I took several pictures of the depression being created and found that this was the only one that really showed it clearly, and just like the picture of the notch being cut it is posed as there is no wood being shaved. It is a good opportunity to remind people to cut away and to use your thumb on the back of the blade if needed. You’ll note from the Q&A feature in the previous edition (page 75) that I am an advocate of safe knife practices. I’m also on several bushcraft forums and this article, and indeed the bushcraft feature, has drawn some positive comments.’ www.scouts.org.uk/magazine

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Events, updates and news from around the UK

news Community clean-up

Scouts in Croydon were quick to get involved in cleaning up after the August riots. They joined other youth organisations to counteract the bad publicity surrounding young people and to help support their local community. The Prince of Wales arrived while they were painting a mural on boarding around the House of Reeves furniture store, which burned down. He had been making a tour of the worstaffected areas and his visit gave the Scouts a real boost as they attempted to show how young people can make their town a better place to live.

Tweeting Fry gets Birthday Badge

Pole position in York

Stephen Fry was delighted to be one of the 14 recipients of our annual Birthday Badge awards. ‘I think the standards that Scouting started with are as important today as they ever were,’ he said on receiving the badge for IT. The winners were selected from a shortlist by Scouting adult volunteers and young people. Other badges, awarded to a host of public figures from the worlds of sport, entertainment and the arts, included scientist, writer, craft and navigator. BBC One featured the event on its Breakfast show.

Start planning now for the racing event of next July when the National Scoutcar Championships rolls into town. York is the venue for this annual show of pedal power and engineering. The first race, known as the Soap Box Derby, took place in 1939, but it was in the 1950s that the races took off. Sponsored by Unipart until 1993, when Mike Leach was asked to run the event, the cars have become lighter and more sophisticated. Gary Hollingsworth has had a long association with the races. ‘The event is open to Cubs, Scouts, Explorer Scouts and Scout Network members,’ he says. ‘Teamwork plays a massive part, but competition is fierce in the class for the six fastest drivers.’ For information about the event and how to get started, email stevenpopple@gmail.com

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Endurance 80

Are you free 3-4 March 2012 and would you like to be part of a 24-hour, 50-mile cross-country hike in Buckinghamshire? The event is open to older Scouts, Explorer Scouts, Network and adults. It is also an ideal opportunity for you to raise sponsorship for your Group. For further information, and to register your team of between three and eight, email ben@endurance80.org.uk

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The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games will bring more than 200 nations together in a festival of sport and culture, united by common values. To join in the celebrations you’re invited to compete in Our Sporting Adventure – a series of Scouting activities inspired by London 2012. The competition will run from 1 January to 30 September 2012, and there’s a special supplement with this magazine full of programmes for your section. Our Sporting Adventure has been granted the prestigious London 2012 Inspire mark, the badge of the London 2012 Inspire programme, which recognises exceptional and innovative projects inspired by the 2012 Games. To register a team for the competition, go to www.scouts.org.uk/oursportingadventure

Over there for Roverway

Roverway – Finland 2012 is the place to be next summer, 20-28 July. It’s an opportunity for Scouts and Guides aged 16-22 to join in activities and make new friends from around the world. If you are over 22, you can be a member of the International Service Team. Visit www.scouts.org.uk/roverway for more details.

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Events, updates and news from around the UK

proving our impact

A new, independent study of Scouting’s impact on young people, volunteers and wider communities will be published in October. The Impact Assessment of The Scout Association was commissioned to give us independent evidence that could be used nationally and locally to demonstrate the value of Scouting. The assessment highlights how Scouting delivers real benefits to its members and stakeholders through its programme, method, activities and values. More information about the research and how managers can use it locally is available in the Focus supplement and online at www.scouts.org.uk/impactstudy

windsor 2012

The National Scout Service and Parade will take place at Windsor Castle on Sunday 29 April 2012. For more information about the event, visit www.scouts.org.uk/windsor

now we’re moving

Unity (Scout Insurance Services) now offers a solution for short period minibus insurance. ‘We can arrange insurance for Scout Groups from three to 21 days,’ says Mary Thornton from Unity. ‘This is ideal for groups going away to weekend camps or on longer expeditions.’ To find out more, ring Unity on 0845 0945 703 or visit www.scoutinsurance.co.uk/motor.html

You shop – we all benefit

Shop2Fundraise is an exciting new scheme that will help you earn extra funds for your Group. Shop2Fundraise has more than 1,000 retailers online including M&S, eBay, National Express, Expedia.co.uk, Sainsbury’s and many more who have agreed to pay commission on every purchase made online by Scout Groups. To receive the benefits of Shop2Fundraise, Groups will need to activate their accounts. Visit www.shop2fundraise.co.uk/scouts 1. Use the search function to find your Group 2. Click on login 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to create an administration account 4. Your account will then be verified. It’s easy to use and doesn’t require individual shoppers to register. For more information, email natasha.giraudel@scouts.org.uk

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Black History Month

TEAM UP FOR FESTIVE FUN

Gilwell Park has the perfect alternative to both Christmas shopping and the January sales. Through November and December, try the half-day or full-day Christmas activity experiences. These comprise welcome refreshments, buffet lunch and/or full Christmas dinner, and two to four activities, depending on which option you choose. Or you could work off those extra pounds in the New Year by trying the Gilwell Challenge. There’s a whole range of activities to suit all tastes and abilities. It’s ideal for a team day event with a half-day meeting room, buffet lunch and refreshments all included. For further information on both, including an overnight stay option in a selection of en-suite rooms, telephone Sara on 020 8498 5300, email gilwell.conferences@scouts.org.uk or visit www.towntocountry.co.uk/gilwell

October is Black History month. This 31-day celebration gives people from all backgrounds an opportunity to experience an exciting, vivid and varied insight into a rich mix of cultures. Visit www.scouts.org.uk/pol for related activities, and for further information, check out www.black-history-month.co.uk. Let us know how your Group is getting involved by emailing diversity.inclusion@scouts.org.uk

Race Online

We’re teaming up with Race Online 2012, the national campaign to get everyone in the UK using the internet. More than nine million people in the UK have never been online, missing out on information, savings, jobs and even a wider social scene. Scouts can make a real difference by using their knowledge of the internet and IT to help others in their community and work towards community aspects of the Scouting programme. Opportunities to get involved could include linking up with a residential home or contacting other organisations who are already involved. Opening your meeting place to the local community to help them get online could also raise the profile of Scouting in your area. Consider becoming a UK Online Centre or hold a Get Online Week event. For information and support, visit www.scouts.org.uk/raceonline

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The Gift Aid article, which appeared on page 25 of the August/September issue of Scouting magazine, contained an error, for which we apologise. In Scotland, Scout Groups and Districts cannot claim Gift Aid unless they have registered as a charity in their own right with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator. For further information, visit www.scouts.org.uk/giftaid

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MAGIC WORLDS

The V&A Museum of Childhood in East London has a new exhibition, Magic Worlds, exploring fantasy, illusion and enchantment. Entry is free and visitors can immerse themselves in the realms of magicians, witches, fairies and elves and see more than 200 objects from costumes to games and dramatic puppets. Children’s books and stories are featured alongside the history of magic and illusion. Opening in time for October half-term in England, the exhibition runs until 4 March 2012. There are two special events with storytelling, arts and crafts and magic shows. www.museumofchildhood.org.uk

‘Dragon’, children’s poster by Wayne Anderson, England 1974 © V&A images

When Bookbridge asked us to donate educational books, Scouts more than doubled the anticipated amount by collecting 75,000 books at 28 centres across the UK. Another 15,000 books were collected in Germany. The charity establishes education centres with libraries in developing countries. Students at the centres are taught English, which can help them gain employment and a better quality of life. Around 30,000 books will go to Cambodia, 35,000 will reach Mongolia and 25,000 have been donated to Oxfam. www.bookbridge.org

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Make sure that your Bonfire Night festivities are remembered for all the right reasons, by following five easy steps to fireworks success

t this time of year you may be thinking about your fireworks display. Opening it up to the public can make the event more fun, involve the community and provide a great fundraising opportunity. However, the mix of fires, fireworks and crowds of people can result in injury or property damage. There are five areas to look at:

Event planning

Don’t leave risk management until the day of your fireworks display. It should be a central part of your planning. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published essential guidance. If you can’t comply with HSE recommendations, you shouldn’t be running the event. Find out more at www.hse.gov.uk

One person should be appointed to control the event. They should have responsibility for all health and safety matters and must inform your local fire, police and first aid association of the event. Having that central figure will make it easier for all.

The venue

Things to consider when choosing the location: n Check that it is clear of buildings, trees and other hazards. n Make sure you have suitable firefighting equipment available. n Have as many entrances and exits as possible, and make sure they are well-lit and clearly signposted. n Qualified first-aiders should patrol the site and be in regular contact with the person in charge of the event.

Crowd control

Arrange to have one steward for every 250 spectators, and a minimum of two stewards in total. Ensure they are easily recognisable to spectators. Other things to consider include: n Keep spectators at a safe distance from the display area. n Use a rope or strong barrier to clearly mark out this area. n Cars should be parked well away from the display area and dropping zone.

Fireworks

We have all seen the public information films showing the consequences of fireworks accidents. Avoid the chances of these happening at your event, by taking the following measures: n Try to recruit at least one person with previous fireworks experience.

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bonfires n Fireworks should be compliant n A bonfire must be sited a with British Safety Standards. safe distance from spectators, n Fireworks should only be and well away from fireworks used in accordance with the firing areas. manufacturer’s instructions. n The bonfire should be stable n Do not allow spectators to and a manageable size. bring their own fireworks. n Check the bonfire for n Appropriate safety clothing pets and wildlife, is to be worn by persons e Jubile especially responsible for lighting beacons hedgehogs, bonfires or fireworks. Scouts across the UK take have been inv ited to before lighting it. n Fireworks should The par t in celebrations for n Paraffin, petrol be kept in a metal in e ile Jub Queen’s Diamond or solvents container and s in 2012, by lighting beacon out d should never removed one at Fin . ies their com munit d be used to start a time before more at ww w.diamon jubileebeacons.co.uk a fire. replacing the lid. n Dangerous rubbish n Fireworks which fail such as aerosols should to ignite should not be never be burnt. tried again; spent or failed n Water should be poured on fireworks should be soaked embers and the site should in a container of water and not be left until the fire is the manufacturer consulted completely out. about disposal. n Fireworks must not be put on bonfires.

Accidents can happen, even at the best-organised events. Therefore you will need to consider insurance cover. If you use independent firework display organisers you must get written confirmation that they have public liability insurance. If you’re organising the event yourself, The Scout Association Public Liability Policy, arranged though Unity (Scout Insurance Services), covers personal injury or property damage to people attending your bonfire events. Unity can also arrange a cancellation and abandonment policy to cover your costs if the event has to be cancelled for reasons outside of your control, such as the weather.

A factsheet on fireworks displays can be found in the resources section of Unity’s website, www.scoutinsurance.co.uk, which includes links to advice from the Health and Safety Executive and the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents. For event insurance, please speak to Unity on: 0845 0945 703 or email scouts@unityins.co.uk

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MAKING K R A M R OU introduces Executive Derek Twine counts ief Ch n’s tio cia so As t d Ac The Scou 10/11 Annual Report an highlights from the 20

rowing Scouting is a priority that unites us all and I’m delighted to report that, for the sixth consecutive year, our national membership numbers have increased. ‘Well done’ everyone for your continued enthusiasm and dedication, which shine through in all of our fantastic achievements this year. We have grouped our activities under the five headings of our Vision Towards 2012.

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1. A GROWING MOVEMENT

What we said we’d do: Identify issues with youth membership waiting lists and increase the number of adult volunteers each year by at least three per cent to bring this number down. How we did: More volunteers than ever are using start-up grants to open new Scout Groups, helping more young people join Scouting. We provide around 300 grants each year. On average, eight parents were involved in each local Big Adventure event, any camp or event between May and September (turn to page 34 for more). Membership issues are now a regular feature for Regional meetings and reviews, helping commissioners to focus on growing the Movement locally. The result: Increased both adult and youth membership by 1.8 per cent. Locally, almost 60 per cent of all Districts grew: 300 of them by more than three per cent. The challenge ahead: Focus on recruiting former youth members and parents to increase the overall number of adult volunteers in Scout Groups by at least five per cent.

2. A YOUTH MOVEMENT

What we said we’d do: Do more to directly involve 11 to 25-year-olds in Scouting. How we did: Leaders will soon have practical tools to get more young people involved in Scouting locally. We held three pilot Inspire events, each attended by 30 people aged 14 to 25, allowing us to consult directly with young people on Scouting issues. More than 300 young people from across the UK became the face and voice of Scouting in the media, both nationally and regionally. The result: More young people are involved in leading Scouting and in helping us spread the word about the Movement. The challenge ahead: Research ways we can involve youth members locally, even by producing practical resource materials and support training.

3. A RELEVANT AND FOCUSED MOVEMENT What we said we’d do: Strengthen management and leadership in Scouting and raise awareness of our value to society.

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How we did: Group Scout Leaders and District Commissioners attended 12 forums across the UK about our Vision Towards 2018. This was the beginning of our long-term plan to ensure that Scouting continues to meet the needs of young people and adults. We’ve trialled new approaches in several Districts to ensure Groups have an effective Group Scout Leader, and developing leaders’ skills – the results will soon be rolled out across the UK. Youth members have had their say too. Scouts Speak Up events at three party conferences gave 200 Scouts the opportunity to ask MPs about issues important to them, and to make their voices heard. The result: We are responding to today’s changing society by updating our programmes and practices, and we are influencing the wider world beyond Scouting. The challenge ahead: We will review and update our training for new volunteer managers.

4. A SOUND MOVEMENT

What we said we’d do: Continue to soundly manage our finances and systems, raising new income and supporting our staff and volunteers. How we did: Our updated fundraising plans will create new income by including new sources such as charity challenge events and alumni activities. We have seen a 12 per cent increase in people using our National Scout Activity Centres. The World Scout Committee has granted Scout

Shops Limited (SSL) – a wholly owned subsidiary of The Scout Association – the licence to distribute world Scouting products and publications. The result: In a tough financial climate, we are finding diverse ways to raise new income. The challenge ahead: We will launch a nationwide Challenge fundraising initiative.

5. A DIVERSE MOVEMENT What we said we’d do: Increase the number of female youth members and the diversity of people at every level of Scouting.

How we did: District Commissioners and Group Scout Leaders are helping develop mixed Scouting in sections where the numbers of girls and young women are particularly low. Volunteer diversity ambassadors and County-appointed inclusion teams are increasing the diversity of our leadership teams. Scouting was promoted at community events such as the Ipswich Mela, London Pride and the Global Peace and Unity conference. The result: More than 66,000 girls and young women are now enjoying Scouting – a rise of over seven per cent from 2010. We’ve also seen a 19 per cent increase in the number of young people experiencing Scouting in predominantly Muslim Groups. The challenge ahead: We will analyse the gender profile of adult volunteers, and identify what we can do to get more female youth members joining.

HOW WE’VE GROWN

Total youth membership: 413,223 (up from 405,110 in 2010) Leadership: 79,037 (up from 77,680 in 2010) Support: 16,686 (down from 17,099 in 2010) Total membership: 507,206 (up from 498,331 in 2010)

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19 per cent The increase of young people from Muslim communities enjoying Scouting. 7 per cent More girls and young women are now enjoying Scouting. 300 The number of start-up grants we gave out to local groups. Read the Annual and Impact reports at www. scouts.org.uk/impact or order them free from www.scouts.org.uk/ infocentre Watch the video at www.scouts.org.uk/tv

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‘Dream, which started at midnight, was cool because we went on a walk of self discovery and I learnt a lot about myself and the other Scouts in my team from around the world’ Cameron, Nottinghamshire

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Some activities educated young people on the plight of others around the world

‘I loved Camp in Camp. It was good to be with a smaller group from our unit and smaller groups from France, Belgium, Austria and Trinidad and Tobago. It took us away from the Jamboree and gave us time to relax and reflect, before coming back to the mayhem’ Clare, Essex

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‘I think if someone had told me I would spend ten days emptying bins I wouldn’t have signed up, but that would have been a mistake. Being at a Jamboree isn’t about what you are doing, it’s about who you are with, and I have met some great people to stay in touch with’

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‘We are camped beside some Scouts from Australia. They’ve shipped a barbecue over and are cooking everything on it. I had barbecued toast this morning, it was interesting!’

Much of the programme was dedicated to fostering global friendships

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Haiti. from Egypt, India and ‘So far I’ve met people any m e ht me that there ar The Jamboree has taug ake r support and help to m countries that need ou e’ the world a better plac Jasper, Tunbridge We

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Participants could learn about many different faiths

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The other day we visited Scouts from Thailand and they cooked us a meal. Some of them are blind and one has no eyes. They made us gifts and sang to us. That was the thing that touched me most at the Jamboree. They taught us some of their language and now when we see them around we say hello to them in Thai Shamilla, Gillingham

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outs from Papua New ‘One of our Solidarity Sc just wanted to thank id ‘I Guinea came up and sa e portunity to attend th op e you for giving me th in ne do er thing I have ev Jamboree, it’s the best e ial moments that mak my life!’ It’s those spec all in Scouting’ you realise why we are t Leader Mike, UK Contingen

The closing ceremony was a spectacular mix of music and fireworks

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‘Everyone has made lots of new friends and we can safely say that we will never forget the Jamboree’ Channel Islands Unit

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e t a d e h t e v Sa unity t this year, Scout Comm After a successful pilo 14-20 May 2012 Week will take place on

he Scout Association has developed an exciting new fundraising campaign to help Scout Groups across the UK make an impact on their local communities and support the valuable work of the Development Grants Board. Scout Community Week takes the best bits of Bob-a-Job and Scout Job Week and offers sections, Groups and Districts the opportunity to design a fundraising project that delivers real benefits locally.

Scout Community Week 2011 Earlier this year, eight UK locations trialled several different community activities, all with a fundraising element. All eight said they would take part in Scout Community Week again, and 83 per cent felt that the project gave them the opportunity to be visible and engage with their community. Rachel Squire, Group Scout Leader at 23rd Salisbury Scout Group, ran the project in Wiltshire, raising £395 and donating £98.75 to the Development Grants Board. ‘It was a great experience for the Group and the local residents. For the young people to be seen helping the community shows what Scouting is about.’ Rachel’s Group raised money through various routes, such as an online donation page from Virgin Money Giving,

s I’ve ‘I was able to use tool d it was never used before ann’ really good fu sponsorship forms for the young people and appeals for support from local businesses. They were sponsored to complete a series of community projects, including building a footpath to a local playing field, and litter picking over seven days. ‘Building the steps was hard work,’ said Joe, a Scout, ‘but I was able to use tools I’ve never used before and it was really good fun.’ Other pilot projects included making bee hotels, litter picking while kayaking, a sponsored walk, a town centre treasure hunt and creating a community garden.

Counting the benefits Scout Community Week can be used to help young people achieve several badges and awards, and is a great vehicle for getting prospective volunteers involved. 23rd Salisbury benefited from having parents help with the project. One father designed and oversaw the footpath project, with another helping to prepare bird boxes.

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Scouts litter picking for their local community

As for the money you could raise, a recent Facebook survey highlighted that, over the course of just one evening’s fundraising (excluding bag-packing), 25 per cent of Groups raise between £100 and £250, and 30 per cent of Groups raise over £250.

Cub Scout Charlie is one recipient of the fund. Charlie has cerebral palsy and sometimes needs a wheelchair. As a member of his Scout Gang Show, he needed extra help getting to and from rehearsals before the show. The District Commissioner suggested that Charlie and his family apply to the Development Grants Board to help with the costs of hiring a taxi to transport him to rehearsals each night and ensure he didn’t miss out on being in the show. ‘There’s no way we could have done it without the grant,’ said David Collings, Assistant Cub Scout Leader. ‘Charlie thoroughly enjoyed it.’ Funds raised during Scout Community Week will not only help Groups to pay for equipment, trips and activities, but will support more Scouts like Charlie in the UK.

Scout Community Week is a great opportunity to earn some badges. Suggestions might be: n Cub Community Challenge

Going national in 2012

n Beaver Outdoor Challenge

Scout Community Week will open up to all Scout Groups in the UK in 2012. To take part, you’ll need to commit to donating 25 per cent of funds raised to the Development Grants Board, which provides a financial lifeline to Scouts and their families in need of additional support. It offers aid from match funding for Local Development Officers all the way through to helping families purchase uniforms. Advice from the pilot groups is to start planning early. By setting up your online giving page as soon as possible you can tell more people about how your project will have an impact on the community and raise funds. To take part, register your interest at www.scouts.org.uk/ scoutcommunityweek. You will receive a fundraising toolkit packed full of ideas and advice, and a monthly email to help you gain media coverage and engage your council or mayor.

n Explorer Community Activity Badge (right) n Cub and Scout DIY Activity Badges n Environment Partnership Award n Participants who raise funds and donate 25 per cent to the Development Grants Board will also receive a Scout Community Week Badge. Involving older Scouts in long-term projects could help them achieve their Chief Scout, Queen’s Scout or DofE Awards.

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Wall’s supports The Big Adventure

‘How did ’ ? t i o d u o y place to hold a huge Sweden wasn’ t the only mer. Groups all over Scouting party this sum ures of all shapes and the UK had Big Advent to become volunteers sizes to inspire parents

he Big Adventure 2011 was a huge success. More than 1,000 Groups registered to make their summer camp or sleepover part of this Scouting celebration. Surely one of the most extraordinary outings was undertaken by the 2nd Rodborough Scout Troop based in Stroud, Gloucestershire. Scout Leader Theresa Mansbridge arranged an eight-day trip to Orkney – travelling the whole way by public transport. The trip was the result of much planning, as Sectional Assistant Tracey Chudley explains: ‘I originally put my name down to help with this expedition when the idea first came up two years ago. I wasn’t a volunteer then, I just wanted to go as a helper because it sounded so interesting. By the time we eventually went, I had become a Sectional Assistant and my son Ben was in the Scout Troop – so he came along as well.’

Inspire parents The trip caught the imagination of other parents who were quick to jump

on board. ‘One lady applied because both of her children were going,’ says Tracey. ‘Before we knew it, her husband had stepped forward too so they could go as a family. He was happy to pitch in and was a big help.’ Not only that, but when the group got to Scapa Flow, this parent’s knowledge of the area’s military history enabled him to mesmerize the Scout Troop with tales of U-boats, Churchill barriers and the Royal Navy. While in Orkney the Group also used The Big Adventure for four Scouts to undertake the Expedition Challenge. Ben was one of these. ‘I and three of my fellow Scouts had to route plan two hikes around Papa Westray,’ he said. ‘We then had to walk it and we weren’t allowed assistance from leaders or anyone else in the group. It was quite a challenge.’

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Ben and fellow Scouts exploring Westray Heritage Centre

venTures A summer of Big Ad The Big Adventure is a recruitment method which encourages leaders to invite parents to be part of the leadership team for their camp or residential experience. The aim is to encourage them to volunteer in Scouting more regularly. In the 2011 evaluation survey, a staggering 98 per cent of respondents said they would consider doing it again next year. It was another year of success stories everywhere: ‘The six parents who came along for their first experience of Scouting all thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Several of them were out of their comfort zone, but still proved to be a great asset so it was definitely worth inviting them. One mum, who helped with catering, is up for it again next year.’ sue, District Commissioner Scouts from Rodborough on their trip to Orkney

Ambitious adventure Ben is also eager to mention everything else he got to see on his Big Adventure. ‘We went to a regatta, we saw puffins and seals, went swimming, had a quiz hike, went to the local heritage centre and spent time on the beach. I don’t think I could pick a favourite part, I loved it all.’ But did having non-Scouting parents involved in such an ambitious trek work? From Ben’s perspective it did. ‘It was nice having new faces around. It made it all a bit different.’ ‘One of the parents sent me a text message when we got back saying she was “missing Orkney and all the activity” so I think she enjoyed herself,’ laughs Tracey. Sounds like another Scouting volunteer in the making – which is what The Big Adventure is all about.

get ready for 2012 The Big Adventure will return bigger and better next year. Keep your eye on www.scouts.org.uk/ bigadventure for all the latest updates.

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‘To those who think a Big Adventure is too much effort, just think of the benefits. People appreciate what you do more when they actually experience it for themselves. This doesn’t mean they have to be running bases and turn up for meetings, but just taking part gives them an idea of Scouting and they’re more likely to become involved. You’d be surprised at what a difference a positive attitude has.’ roy, Assistant Beaver Scout Leader ‘I believe the main reason parents want to help is that they can see how much these events benefit their children, and how much the leadership team puts into it.’ Karen, Cub Scout Leader

‘We presented all volunteers with a specially designed “thank you” card. We also gave a card and chocolates to a couple of parents who have been regular helpers. The appreciation from all (including the applause from parents) was fantastic. Such a small gesture is immeasurable in terms of its effect on continued volunteering.’ Alan, Group Scout Leader ‘Both our sons are Members; one a Cub and the other a Beaver. We both believe that the more we as parents put into supporting Scouting the more our children will gain from it. It’s great to join in and see the enjoyment on the children’s faces.’ emma, parent

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Mike Parkes tells us about his experience of leading the UK Contingent to the World Scout Jamboree and outlines the qualities required for such a role

Take the lead The Jamboree was the culmination of three years of my life It was great to finally get to Sweden. We had a good team, and we had prepared our Unit leaders and the International Service Team well. All the hard work beforehand certainly paid off to make things run as smoothly as they could.

There were so many highlights along the way With something like this it’s all about the people you meet. In the months leading up to the Jamboree I went on a tour of the UK, visiting Unit training events before we left. Over that time I met some wonderful people and made some great friends. It was an honour The fact that I was leading more than 4,000 people to the biggest world event in the Scouting calendar was hard to get my head around at the time. To be the UK Contingent Leader is not a privilege that is bestowed on many people. The role changed every week It was different from any other Scouting position that I’ve held. I was still doing my day job as a County Commissioner while also having all

Mike (centre) and everyone else enjoyed their time in Sweden

these meetings, emails, phone calls and so on. Particularly in the last few months, it got quite intense. During the last week before we left, there were a few phone calls after midnight. I still never found myself questioning why I was doing it though… well, maybe once or twice. A Contingent Leader needs to have several qualities First and foremost, you need to be well organised. That’s essential. Being a good communicator and a team player is just as important. It is very much a managing, rather than a doing, role. Sometimes you’re just a figurehead. I didn’t appreciate that initially. It’s an incredible responsibility Once you are away, you are the face of the UK Contingent and UK Scouting while you’re at that event. It’s definitely been worth it though. It was an incredible experience and I’d recommend it to anyone.

Have you got what it takes?

We’re looking for Contingent Leaders for the 2013 Moot in Canada. If you think you can follow in Mike’s footsteps, find out more at www.scouts.org.uk/volunteervacancies

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relevant and outing Programme still Sc e th of ts en m ele fs oughts Are the faiths and belie embers give us their th M ur Fo y? ur nt ce st 21 e ople in th beneficial for young pe

t its core, Scouting is a faith-based Movement, and our Programme reflects that. But one criticism sometimes levelled at us is that these parts of what we do are not modern or cool, and are not as valuable to young people as other things we do. So how well do the activities under the Beliefs and Attitudes or Values and Relationships Programme Zones fit

with everything else we offer to young people? How can we make them relevant and exciting in the context of the adventurous activities and hands-on practical skills training encouraged by our other badges and awards? We asked a number of different young people and adult volunteers involved with the faiths and beliefs side of Scouting why they think this is as important as ever.

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lity The faith and spiritua ng contrast elements of Scoutiem t the with and compl vien games and acti ties

Grace believes Scouting is a great way to learn about other religions

Simrit Faith and spirituality are both subjective, so it is up to us to develop our beliefs ourselves. Faith-related badges and challenges provide us with an incentive to do this by discussing our own faith and learning about others. As a member of a Sikh Scout Group, faith was a necessary element of the Programme, and this gave members of my Group the opportunity to seek their own answers – something I felt was very necessary for me in my own belief. I was recently at the 22nd World Scout Jamboree, where people from across the world were given the chance to talk about their own faiths while learning about others. For me, the faith and spirituality elements of the Programme contrast with, and complement, the games and adventurous activities Scouting presents us with. Simrit is an Explorer Scout and Young Spokesperson

Scouting has given Simrit a chance to find his own spiritual answers

Grace With Members from so many different backgrounds, Scouts is one of the best places to learn about the beliefs and cultures of others. Through Scouting I have developed my understanding of other religions, and, being a young Catholic, it has allowed me to share my beliefs with others too. I went to the World Scout Jamboree’s multifaith ceremony and met many new friends from different religions. Through our faiths we were able to engage in interesting conversations and explore issues around beliefs and spirituality. The faith elements of our Programme allow me to develop my knowledge of religion in general, but they also help me to develop an understanding of society, and to understand others more when taking part in Scouting activities. As just a small example, I’m more aware of people’s dietary requirements on camp. At the Jamboree there was a chapel where I could pray with other Christians, which was a great experience as I could also learn about how people of different nationalities within my own faith practised their beliefs. Grace is an Explorer Scout and Young Spokesperson

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Tom Leather This summer, I went to the Festival of Spirituality and Peace in Edinburgh. We were promoting Scouting as an organisation in which adults and young people can explore spiritual development in a fun and relevant way. I think that spiritual development is central to everything that we do in Scouting – it isn’t separate from the adventurous side. Everything exciting, adventurous, fun and empowering that we do allows us to develop our understanding of who we are, and what our values are. Every faith community holds values that are central to Scouting – developing physically, socially and spiritually. Any activity, however exhilarating, is only worthwhile if we can take the time to appreciate what it means to us, and that needs some understanding of our own beliefs, attitudes and background. It can take a lot of bravery to admit that you don’t know something about another person’s faith, but by doing that, you can begin an adventure into what we all have in common, and why Scouting activities are relevant to all of our lives. Tom is a volunteer working with the Diversity and Inclusion team

Faith and spirituality – what does that mean? Is it even relevant to young people? I think it is, but maybe not in the most obvious form. Young people don’t always grow up with structured religion, and school gives more of a historical and cultural account. Scouting can be a great opportunity for us to support them spiritually as they tackle important stages in their lives and discover who they are. It’s not always cool to go on church parade or say a prayer. But we can use the flexibility of the Scouting Programme to adapt activities to be relevant. For example, we passed a soft toy beaver round our Colony and each person said one thing that they were thankful for. That was more meaningful to the Beavers than a prayer. Also, faith and belief activities don’t have to be separate. You can tie in time for reflection with other Programme Zones. Bijal is a Beaver Scout Leader

Bijal tries to make spiritual development relevant to young people

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Embark on Our Sporting Adventure and compete against Scouts from all over the UK

ou can be part of the action when Scouting steps up to meet the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. More than 200 nations will head for the UK next summer and you can get your Scouts on the starting line via a host of activities and challenges of their own.

How it works To bring the message of the 2012 Games to your section, we have put together an exciting set of activities based on the Olympic and Paralympic values – Our Sporting Adventure. Your section can complete the activities to achieve gold, silver and bronze medals. Our online medal table will allow you to record your progress and see how you’re getting on in comparison to other teams.

Medals It’s not all about winning, but it is nice to snap up a medal or two. Aim for bronze to get off to a steady start before jogging to silver and sprinting towards gold. The action starts on 1 January and runs until 30 September 2012.

Lord Coe helps to build a spare Olympic torch

The Olympic and Paralympic values are: ■ Friendship ■ Equality ■ Respect ■ Excellence ■ Inspiration ■ Determination ■ Courage

The London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games grants the Inspire mark to projects that have been inspired by the 2012 Games. Our Sporting Adventure is proud to display the Inspire mark.

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a OueStiOn OF SpOrt Chairman of the London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Lord Sebastian Coe, is no stranger to competition. He is a double Olympic champion and 12-time world record holder in athletics

ord Coe has been visiting projects that have been awarded the prestigious London 2012 Inspire mark and was keen to see some Scouts in action. We caught up with him at the meeting place of the 113th Burnside Glasgow Group, who also welcomed Scouts from surrounding areas to take part in their mini-Games. Members of the Group took the opportunity to ask Lord Coe a few questions. Frazer: You won gold medals in Moscow and Los Angeles. How will London 2012 be different? Sebastian Coe: There will be more countries competing and more people watching around the world. The other big difference is in the number of participants.

We’re expecting 10,500 athletes, 4,500 Paralympians, more than 22,000 journalists and around 800,000 people. Luke: How many trophies do you have and where do you keep them? SC: That’s a really good question. I won my first medals when I was 13 and my mum and dad kept them for me. I won four Olympic medals and raced for 20 years so, as you can imagine, I have got quite a few, but I couldn’t begin to tell you how many I have. Charlotte: You’ve travelled the world – what was your favourite country?

SC: It would be difficult to answer that as I have competed in so many interesting places. I think possibly Australia. It was only through racing down there that I realised what a wonderful country it was. Dylan: Were you a Scout? SC: No, I wasn’t, but I was very honoured to be asked to become an ambassador for The Scout Association. D: Would you like to join the 113th Beavers? SC: I’m very flattered but I think I might be too old. Harry: Have you been camping? SC: I went camping with my kids, who seemed to know more about it than I did. They even cooked for me. If I’d been a Scout I would have known how to do it. www.scouts.org.uk/magazine

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FROM CUB SCOUT TO CONTENDER

‘Give everything a gos because everyone ha’ a particular talent

om Barber was the first British junior archer to win medals, a gold and two silvers, at a major international event. He was a reserve at the Beijing Games in 2008, and is now set to be part of the UK team in 2012, at the age of just 20.

The Scouting influence So, how did it all begin? ‘I used to go to Cubs when I was nine or ten and I remember going along to a meeting once and one of the activities we were doing was archery,’ he recalls. ‘I enjoyed the novelty of it and it seemed to go well. I mentioned it to my parents when I got home and they, eager to get me out of the house and away from my computer games, bought me a bow for Christmas. ‘To be honest the bow I had at Scouts was probably better than the one my parents bought me,’ he laughs. ‘But the more I did it, the more enthused I got.’ Neither Tom nor his parents could have foreseen where that first encounter with the sport in a Scout meeting place would lead.

Intense training He is now a full-time athlete in training for the qualification events next April, which will decide whether he plays a part in London 2012. ‘My training is a lot more intense,’ he says. ‘A typical day would be get up at six and do some cardiovascular work, or some concentration exercises during the day. ‘I also do two or three gym sessions per week, along with shootingspecific exercises that I do with my bow; drawing it up and holding it in a good position as long as I can. That muscle control has to be honed. ‘I don’t have time to do much else. If it wasn’t for the support of UK Sport and the Norfolk Sports and Cultural Foundation, I wouldn’t have the opportunity to train full time.’ And what would Tom say to all those Scouts who may be about to try an activity for the first time? ‘Embrace it because you never know where it’s going to take you. A year before I tried archery, I had no idea that I was going to spend ten years of my life training for the Olympic Games. Give everything a go because everyone has a particular talent.’

GOLD

The road to London 2012 is a long and tortuous one for all the athletes hoping to represent the UK at the Games. Sometimes it begins in a school hall, a local playing field or a community swimming pool. For one hopeful, however, it began in a Cub Pack in Suffolk To get a gold medal, you need to be determined courageous. How manyand these more challengin of g activities will your team tick off? THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH

VALUE Excellence PROGRAMME ZONE Fitness DESCRIPTION It’s the greatest show on Earth and Cubs will get the chance to learn firsthand the huge variety of sports available in the Olympic and Paralympic Games as they learn about – and even try out – some of London 2012’s most challenging events. TIME At least 3-4 meetings

EQUIPMENT • Cards/sticky notes • Equipment to try out

the different sports

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Before a meeting, prepare cards or sticky notes each with a different Olympic or Paralympic sport written up on them. Some examples: • Swimming/diving/water polo • Cycling • Hockey • Volleyball/ football/ handball/ goalball/boccia • Tennis/table tennis • Rowing/sailing

2. Ask the Cubs to decide in a group whether sports are team efforts or competed in by individuals. Ask anyone who has heard of a particular event to describe it to everybody else. Do they know anybody who actually plays that sport? 3. Give each of the Cubs (or in pairs) a sport and give them until the next meeting to find out more about it and whether it would be a good sport for the Cubs to do. 4. Once all Cubs have reported back on their sports, compile a chart and ask Cubs to shout out at least one ‘good thing’ and ‘bad thing’ about the sport being suitable for them to take part in. Then have a vote and select which sports they’d like to take part in or see demonstrated. 5. Once the sports have been selected, arrange for visits to the nearest facility where these sports can be demonstrated to you. If Cubs have shown an interest in a sport which may not be appropriate (eg boxing) or there isn’t equipment readily available, arrange for these sports to be demonstrated, but come up with safer alternatives. 6. Arrange, over several meetings, for the sports to be demonstrated and then give the Cubs the chance to have a go. Take photos and keep scores so you can reward achievement and progress, as well as look back on great memories! 7. Once the events are over, arrange a special evening of prize-giving or rewards for taking part. Ask the Cubs which sports were their favourites and what they learned, and consider doing the sport again as a Pack, to encourage repeat plays.

• Athletics/gymnastics • Fencing • Boxing • Archery/shooting • Equestrian.

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VALUE Determination

PROGRAMME ZONES Outdoor and Adventure, Fitness DESCRIPTION What’s the best way to understand the pluck and determination needed by an Olympic or Paralympic athlete? Put your Cubs’ strength and stamina to the test, and have a lot of fun along the way, with a 10-mile bike ride. TIME 2–3 meetings of planning. Full day for the bike ride. EQUIPMENT • Bicycles • Cycle repair equipment • Stopwatch or timer • Camera • Map • Compasses INSTRUCTIONS 1. Introduce to the Cubs the idea of endurance, determination and stamina. Talk not only about physical determination leading to medals and sporting achievements, but also the determination of people to overcome adversity, like growing up in less fortunate circumstances or with a disability. 2. Discuss with them the concept of a mile, using landmarks or distances between areas which would be known to them, and ask them to guess how many miles they would be able to walk/run/cycle/swim before they got tired. Use examples like the Tour de France or marathons all over the world to show how far people can go when they push themselves. 3. Consider doing the requirements of the Cub Cyclist Activity Badge as a group before commencing the 10-mile challenge.

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4. As a group, plan together the route you may take on a 10-mile bike ride. Talk about the different kind of terrains you’d encounter and also ask the Cubs to identify which would be the easiest to cycle on. When the route is planned, and depending on the size of the group, make one or two Cub Scouts ‘responsible’ for each mile of the challenge. Get them to find out more about it (from internet or family, or you could help point them in right direction) and report back on it. What’s the terrain like? Is there anything interesting to see? Where could they stop for refreshments or to use the loo? 5. When drawing up the final route ensure that it is challenging, yet achievable, and there are ample opportunities for Cubs to stop and rest or have refreshments etc.

6. When doing the ride, take it fairly gently and consider stopping after every mile to get feedback from Cubs on how they did. Stop and point out interesting landmarks. Get someone to time each mile, too. It’s a good way to see if anyone is flagging. 7. In case of bad weather, consider doing half the route on another day, or walking/running or climbing part of the route in a Scout Activity Centre or other local facility. 8. Ask Cubs to feed back on their experiences after the ride. Talk about the different cycling events in the Olympic and Paralympic Games and discuss how much more challenging the task would have been using a different kind of bike/terrain/distance or being less able. Work out the time taken, average time per mile and make a list of all the interesting things you encountered, using photos and Cubs’ personal accounts or artwork.

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You don’t need to be able to draw to run creative activities, thinks Martin Russell. He tells Elis Matthews why anyone can unlock a young person’s interest in art

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rt was the only thing I was ever really good at,’ laughs Martin Russell as he leans over the nobbly, rainbow-coloured sculpture he’s working on with a bunch of young artists at Gilwell Reunion. ‘From the off, it was the only thing I wanted to do – make stuff.’ Now an exhibiting sculptor with a growing portfolio, Martin splits his time between his own art projects and mentoring young people to develop their creative potential. He does this with Arts Award, the national framework that aspires to give young people creative and leadership skills.

beforehand and contact the education office. Many places will have project packs or teachers’ notes, which can give you activities to do at your meeting place after the trip. ‘Also, get the young people involved. If your Scouts have an artistic streak, give them the opportunity to take the lead and share their skills with others. I remember being the only arty member of my Troop and giving a still life class for my Chief Scout’s Award. It was difficult; I bought a bag of apples from the local market and talked to them about shape, tone and texture.’

Supportive parents

Art is everywhere

‘Growing up I didn’t have any creative outlets. There wasn’t anywhere to see art or make art,’ says Martin. ‘I was very lucky that I had parents who were very supportive, despite not being artistic themselves.’ They took him to the National Gallery in London, and seeing the paintings there had a profound effect on him. ‘It blew my mind. Just seeing art, and knowing that it existed beyond pictures in books, opened my eyes. There’s so much out there, and young people just need someone to give them access to it.’

The sculpture on the training ground is, by now, evolving. New colours have been added to the base and ‘limbs’ protrude from it. I’m not sure what this will look like at the end. Martin tells me why that’s exactly the point: ‘When you start a process like this, there’s no fixed idea of what it’s going to look like. We’re using things we’ve found, like sticks and branches from the undergrowth, and we’ve added newspaper and coloured tape and we’re still not sure what we’re creating. The journey of creating is often so much more important than the final outcome.’ This rings true, as I witness a handful of teenagers thoroughly engaged in creating the sculpture from start to finish. It occurs to me that many core Scouting activities are, in essence, creative. ‘Absolutely,’ responds Martin. ‘You can build it in to just about anything. If you’re

Outside the comfort zone I put it to Martin that leaders who don’t have the skills themselves may be reluctant to run creative activities within Scouting. Should a lack of confidence hold them back? ‘No! First of all there are people who can help. If you’re visiting a gallery, go on their website

hiking, have a drawing activity at a point in the journey; it doesn’t add much to the weight of your backpack to throw in a pad and some pencils. ‘You could also make natural paints. Flower petals can become colours, onions give a yellow colour, red cabbage can make purple or red. Scouts will love using plants and vegetables to make art.’

Adventure in art As the young artists appreciate their work under the glare of the sun, I ask Martin what Scouts stand to get out of their creative endeavours. ‘A sense of confidence, a sense of achievement and a sense of fun. Being creative isn’t just about making something, there are life skills involved as well, like problem solving and creative thinking.’ And for leaders prepared to turn their hand to something new? ‘Well that’s an adventure.’

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en Smith has been running the Feast of Lanterns at Merseyside’s Tawd Vale Scout Camp for more than 20 years. As County camps go, this one certainly has a unique selling point. While most weekends under canvas are focused on the practical outdoors skills that Scouting specialises in, this festival has a distinctly creative theme. Teams come together to create beautiful illuminations, which showcase the artistic merits of the County’s young people and draw a crowd from the surrounding family of Scouting.

After the blackouts ‘It started after the war,’ says Ken. ‘Because of the blackouts, we wanted to do something that would bathe the area in light. The weekend was originally a get-together of those people who’d run camps at Tawd Vale throughout the year, but it grew. Now, groups from all over the County get involved, and we’ve had Scouts from as far as Croydon come up and enter.’ Recent notable entries have included displays inspired by the latest Toy Story film, the Mersey Tunnels and King Arthur. One Explorer Scout Unit has run advanced pioneering projects of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the London Eye, all beautifully illuminated.

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dissimilar to the mainstays of the backwoods camp. It shows that Scouting skills can be put to more artistic use. When the event begins, many teams pitch their tents not fully knowing what they’re going to construct. A day of collecting items, painting and putting together follows, with some adding bits carefully prepared at section meetings. When special guests arrive for the judging, candles are lit and the atmosphere changes. ‘I was impressed by just how much the Scouts had managed to achieve. You could tell the effort that had gone in,’ said one of the judges. There are four categories: Traditional; Fantastia (using electricity and sound); Novice (anyone who has not entered previously) and Explorer Scouts. Many come back year after year to take part.

volving ‘It’s a great way of inm hing all the sections in soCritetchley, imaginative.’ Mark ader, Group Scout Le ll) 3rd Sefton East (Maghu Having seen the event evolve over the years, Ken is a firm believer in the benefits that such a camp provides. ‘You see adults and young people working together in teams, and through creativity they learn how to participate. When it comes together on Saturday night, you can see the sense of achievement and it’s brilliant.’

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Five ways to get creative with your section

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Fabric art

Young people prepare lanterns at section meetings, and sometimes get involved in the displays themselves (below)

Tie-dye, batik, T-shirt design… there are so many ways to get arty (and messy) with fabrics. Is the next Vivienne Westwood sitting undiscovered in your meeting?

Film art

Use cameras, phones or camcorders to capture your camps and activities, then run a session where they can edit them and add music and special effects. See our tips on how to make a great Scouting promotional video at www.scouts.org.uk/videotips

Big art

Painting a mural with the whole section, on an MDF art wall or the side of your building can be a great way of showing the community how creative and colourful your Group is.

Visit art

Discover your local art scene. Whether it’s a gallery, theatre or museum, your young people will feel more in touch with their creative side the more they encounter the cultural world.

People art

Building giant figures, which you can use at carnivals and festivals, can be a great way to involve a large group of young people in a creative activity.

Next year’s Feast of Lanterns will take place on 5-7 October 2012. Anyone is welcome to enter – see www. merseysidescouts.com/ feast for details

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PICTURE PERFECT Whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a skilful snapper yourself or not, you can still teach your Scouts to take fantastic photographs, says Explorer Scout Leader Arthur Garlick

odern digital compact cameras and mobile phones can take great photographs, especially in bright conditions. But when the light dims at dusk or when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in a forest, the quality of your pictures can be disappointing. Here are some technical tips to get your Scouts taking better, sharper pictures.

Be ready The opportunity for the perfect photograph happens when you least expect it. Keep the camera within easy reach. You may not have time to fiddle about with the settings so keep the camera set on its standard automatic mode. If using a special feature like macro, switch back to automatic before putting away.

Be steady If the camera moves while the picture is being taken the photograph will appear blurry due to camera shake.

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This is not usually a problem on a bright day, but when the light dims the camera takes longer to capture enough light and this is when holding the camera steady becomes very important. The best way to hold a camera is with both hands with your elbows tucked in to your body for further support (1). If you have something to rest against, such as a tree, then use that for extra support.

Be focused The camera analyses the image automatically to bring the subject of the photograph into sharp focus on the camera sensor. If the subject is not focused sharply then the image will be blurry. In bright conditions automatic focus works quickly and accurately. In poor light it will take longer to find focus and can make mistakes, resulting in an out-of-focus picture.

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SCOUT ACTIVITY CENTRE PROFILE

Hold the camera with both hands with your elbows tucked in towards your body. A great way to get other people to smile is to smile at them

Woodhouse Park Scout Activity Centre is changing fast. We spoke to Activity Centre Manager Jeanette Neller about the exciting developments

What does Woodhouse Park offer? Thirty-six acres of fun and challenges in a safe environment.

Press the shutter button part way and the camera will beep when it has focus

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To help avoid this, ensure the camera has a good focus before taking the picture. On a phone, take extra time and look at the screen to make sure before shooting. On a camera, press the shutter button part way to focus. The camera will beep when it thinks it’s ready (2). Keeping the camera steady and framed on your subject, look at the rear screen and it will usually indicate what area of the image it has in focus. Check the correct part of the image looks sharp and take the picture, otherwise restart the process.

Get flash If you are taking a picture of somebody against a bright background your subject may appear dark. Switch the flash on manually to provide extra light on your subject (3).

What’s good about your job? Seeing young people achieve personal challenges, whether staying away from home for the first time or abseiling from the big tower. That’s satisfying. What’s a typical day like? There’s no such thing as a typical day! Do you ever get to take part in the activities on site? We try to put on staff training sessions. To be able to deliver safe, fun activity sessions you need to be comfortable with them. What’s planned for 2012 at Woodhouse Park? New high ropes activities and programmes to help groups gain badges, such as the Master at Arms Activity Badge. Can you volunteer at the centre? Yes. Our volunteers help out in various ways from refurbishing buildings and gardening to instructing on activities. What difference do volunteers make? There are a lot of projects we wouldn’t be able to undertake without them. They play a big part in the life of the centre – it’s what Scout Activity Centres are all about.

see for yourself Plan your next visit to a Scout Activity Centre at www.scouts.org.uk/sac

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BAKE YOUR JEANS

s to get a One of the easiest way make fire lit from a spark is to out charcloth tinder. Cub Sc ecialist Leader and bushcraft sp w Austin Lill shows us ho

I find that the Cub Pack I work with always seems to be up for a fire in one form or another, and I would imagine that most other Scout sections are too. One thing that seems like magic to the Cubs is blowing a large tinder bundle into flame, and charcloth is not only a fairly foolproof way to achieve this, but is also quick and simple to make. You essentially ‘cook’ the cloth like you would if you were making charcoal, using a sealed tin to keep oxygen out and stop the material setting on fire.

Place your chosen material inside the tin and put the lid on. You now need a heat source. While a fire is best, you can also get reasonable results with a small tin on a barbecue. There is supposed to be an optimum temperature to make charcloth, but realistically, any good fire will do. I usually place the tin on its side, pointing away from people. On rare occasions the lid may pop off. You don’t want this happening because, aside from possibly hurting someone, oxygen will get in and you’ll end up with ash very quickly. Put some glowing coals around the tin and you’ll notice an increase in the plume of steam coming out of the hole in the lid, often with the odd flame and hissing noise. This is the water and impurities being driven from the material.

YOU WILL NEED: Something that is made of natural fibres. The most easily available items are cotton and linen, from old trousers to dusters (usually the cheaper the better). If you’re using old clothes, check for buttons, zips, labels, printed designs, faux leather patches and so on, and cut them off to leave the basic material.

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An old treacle or paint tin for your ‘oven’. Make sure that the former is washed out or the latter is carefully burnt clean on a fire. Using a hammer and nail or bradawl, put a hole in the lid, so that, when the tin is placed in the fire, steam and impurities can escape as the charcloth ‘cooks’, while still keeping the air out.

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When the steam stops, take the tin out of the fire with care, place it somewhere safe and immediately push a sharpened stick into the hole to block any air getting in. Don’t be tempted to have a look inside the tin until it’s fully cooled. If you let the air get to it while it’s still hot, the cloth can ignite. When you do look, you’ll hopefully find charcoal-coloured cloth that tears fairly easily. If it hasn’t fully charred then that’s no problem, simply remove the good stuff and bake it some more the next time you have a fire.

3 You’ll find your charcloth takes a spark very easily, good news for budding fire-makers of all ages and abilities. A firesteel would be the best spark-making method, but to demonstrate how easily it lights, I’ve used the sparks from a broken lighter to light a piece with the edges frayed. You know when it’s lit because a deep orange glow appears and grows with the occasional spark.

DON’T FANCY COOKING YOUR CLOTHES? You can get similar results with countryside alternatives. I have made fantastic charred seed lighter out of cattail (also known as bulrush or reed mace) and thistledown, using the very same process. Interestingly, the cattail (a reed-like plant from river margins with brown, cigar-shaped seed heads) smells very similar to fence preservative when charred. I’ve been told that the smell is the seeds becoming waterproof. The only possible drawback for seed tinders is that they can blow away easily on windy days. You could also try cotton wool, though I don’t find it as good as the material and seed options.

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Cycling

Tunnel visions

The newly reopened tunnels on the Monsal Trail create a truly spectacular bike ride through the heart of the Derbyshire Peak District, says Steve Backhouse MONSAL TRAIL Start from the car park at Wye Dale and follow the track east past the cycle hire shop and onto the disused railway trail. Pass through Chee Dale tunnel [A] and continue past the old station and impressive twin viaducts at Miller’s Dale [B]. The trail now follows a ledge high above the River Wye with Litton and Cressbrook tunnels following in quick succession [C]. Enjoy the spectacular views from the iconic viaduct at Monsal Head [D] before the trail dives into Headstone tunnel on the far side of the bridge. You will emerge into a deep, rocky cutting. Cycle onwards to Great Longstone [E] and Hassop [F] stations; the latter now a café, shop and cycle hire business. The final stretch of the railway trail takes you to the old station at Bakewell [G] from where you can cycle into the heart of this popular Derbyshire town [H].

such as John Ruskin objecting to the disruption to this beautiful landscape. The line closed in 1968 and was converted into a cycle track. For many years the four tunnels were sealed off but, following a £2.25 million investment and the installation of lighting, they reopened in May 2011.

Bakewell puddings At the end of your ride sample the town’s well-known delicacy – the Bakewell pudding. Different in taste and texture to the more famous Bakewell tart, it consists of flaky pastry covered with strawberry jam, egg and almond.

Want an easier ride? The section as far as Monsal Head [D] contains the most dramatic scenery, viaducts and tunnels – 9km (5½ miles) in each direction.

Cycle hire

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Dutch oven cooking is great for camping as it’s all about group dining. Bushcraft and survival expert Jason Ingamells, of Woodland Ways, has provided us with this tasty recipe to whet our appetite

We have selected and adapted a mixture of delicious recipes from around the world to inspire and enthuse. Most of the recipes in the book serve eight to ten people using a large 6l or 8l Dutch oven. Simply scale things down when cooking for less.

r e p p u s p u o Spicy s Harira

Serves 8-10 Cooking 2 hours Ingredients 150g dried chickpeas soaked overnight and drained, or one can of chickpeas 3 onions, finely chopped 800g lean stewing lamb, diced into fine cubes 150g red lentils 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1½ tsp turmeric 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp paprika 3l chicken stock 2 tsp salt 2 tsp ground white pepper 700g tomatoes, skinned, seeded and finely chopped

3 tbsp tomato purée 1 tsp ground cumin 5 stalks celery, washed and finely diced a large bunch of flat leaf parsley, finely chopped a large bunch of coriander, finely chopped 100g long-grain rice 300ml cold water 1 heaped tbsp plain flour lemon juice Method ■ Put chickpeas, onions, lamb, lentils, garlic, turmeric, cinnamon, paprika and chicken stock into a large Dutch oven and add the salt and pepper. ■ Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for about 1½ hours.

■ Add the tomatoes, tomato purée, cumin, celery, herbs and rice and cook for another 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked. ■ Meanwhile, stir the 300ml of cold water slowly into the flour to make a smooth cream, then stir this gently into the soup to thicken. ■ Add the lemon juice and serve.

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ramedic rofessional pa ifference between p d n a r e n o si is d District Commers tips on how to spot the ency straight away ff rg o e e m it e h nd an Neil W h complaint a a benign healt

e’re all aware of the importance of having first aid skills. Many of us have experienced a situation when a Beaver or Cub needed our attention. However, performing first aid is not something we do regularly and the knowledge will fade if we fail to keep it fresh in our minds. One of the most vital skills when dealing with an ill or injured young person is the ability to decide quickly whether they are seriously ill or not.

It’s a difficult determination to make. Let’s put this into a Scouting context:

How ill is Ben? You’re on a weekend camp with your Group and while preparing the next activity you’re also keeping an eye on the food that is cooking, to allow a parent helper to nip away for fresh provisions. Ben, a Cub on his first camp away from home, approaches and says he isn’t feeling well. You’re now in a bind. The leaders and the rest of the

Group are awaiting their next task. The potatoes are boiling over and the parent helper has disappeared. Your first thought is ‘he looks all right’. You say ‘sit there for a minute and I’ll be right with you.’ We can all understand how the young person might receive less attention than normal in this situation. Declaring a first aid emergency is the last thing that anyone needs. But how safe is that decision? What’s it based on? Have you just misread a serious problem?

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Assessment triangle Ambulance technicians and paramedics are often taught to use the ‘children’s assessment triangle’ to assess a young person in this sort of situation. In Scouting, we can use a simplified version of this to provide a rapid assessment. No medical equipment is needed and it should take no more than 30 seconds. There are three components to the assessment triangle:

Appearance

A young person’s appearance is the most important factor when analysing how serious the situation is. A change in appearance can reflect changes in breathing and organ function. Ask these questions regarding their behaviour: Are their movements affected? How alert are they? How responsive are they? For example, a young person who is limp and listless, uninterested in those around and with a fixed gaze is a telltale sign of significant injury/illness.

Breathing

Listen for abnormal sounds. These help us to determine a likely cause; snoring indicates an obstruction of the airway, grunting may suggest pneumonia and wheezing may signify asthma. Abnormal sounds can point towards serious illness. You should also look for physical signs of increased breathing effort. A young person might sit in a position to improve the flow of oxygen. You may find them in a ‘tripod’ position where they lean forward on outstretched arms. This is an effort to increase the amount of oxygen being taken in.

Circulation

Examining circulation allows us to understand how blood is travelling around the body. There are three features that may present themselves when circulation is compromised. A pale skin complexion may indicate shock Mottling – a patchy skin discolouration Cyanosis – blue discolouration of the skin, lips and fingers. Cyanosis is a very late sign of severe illness and requires immediate medical treatment. When examining circulation it’s important to look at all areas of the body quickly, and not to expose the young person for too long as getting cold can produce false skin signs.

‘One of the most vital skills is the ability to decide whether a young t’ person is ill or no

‘A young person who is limp and e listless is a telltal t sign of a significan injury or illness’ Quick decision By combining the components of the assessment triangle we can quickly determine whether a young person requires immediate attention. For example, if a child is interacting well, breathing normally and of a good pink colour we can take more time. However, if the young person is tired, limp with rapid breathing and mottled skin we must ensure they receive immediate medical care. The tasks can be done in any order. In our scenario, by using the assessment triangle we can find a well child and prevent the potatoes from boiling over before continuing with any care that is needed. The most important thing to remember is that when a young person comes to you and states they are not feeling well, everything stops until you are sure that they are not seriously ill.

Related information

New First Response materials have now been published. For more information, please contact adult.support@scouts.org.uk. If you want any more healthy tips, check out former health and wellbeing articles at www.scouts.org.uk/magazine

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T R O P S F O D WORL In the latest health and fitness article, Jennifer Anderson looks at exercises and sports from across the globe to give you inspiration as we head through autumn

Fartlek

Meaning ‘speed play’ in Swedish, fartlek is a form of training which involves bursts of high-intensity exercise. It’s more commonly associated with running, but you can add a fartlek session to any aerobic activity such as cycling, swimming or rowing. Just vary the intensity or speed of your workout at intervals.

For example… If you are going for a 30-minute jog,

rather than running at the same speed for the entire workout, incorporate fartlek by increasing your speed between lamp posts for the middle ten minutes. Do this by jogging to one lamp post and then running (or sprinting) to the next one.

Parkour

This French activity is a way of using body and mind to overcome obstacles with speed and efficiency. Parkour teaches participants how to adapt their movements to their environment by vaulting, rolling, running, jumping and climbing.

Zumba

Zumba has spread like wildfire in the past year, taking people through Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance moves including salsa, samba, merengue and the rumba. It’s a dance class with a party atmosphere.

Will you dance?

Zumba is a great cardiovascular workout for all ages, and having two left feet won’t put you at a disadvantage as the moves change rapidly within a one-hour session.

Korfball

Korfball is a combination of netball and basketball designed to be played by mixed teams of eight people; four men and four women split into attack and defensive zones. Each team has to score in the opposing korf (the ‘basket’ in Dutch). Players need to have both attacking and defensive skills as they alternate when two goals are scored. Play consists almost entirely of passing the ball by hand and you can only mark a player of the same sex.

Did you know? How it helps

Although there are no official ‘moves’, absorption and redistribution of energy through the body is a key factor.

Korfball is played in more than 50 countries. The Great Britain team came third in the Korfball World Championships in both 1987 and 1999. Visit www.korfball.co.uk

If you want to catch up on Jennifer’s previous articles in the series, you can find them online at www.scouts.org.uk/magazine

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Promote coastal safety and win up to £500 with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency

SAFETY BY E THE SEASID The Maritime and Coastguard Agency would like your help to show people how they can stay safe. It’s asking Scouts to send in their ideas for promoting safety at sea or along the coast, and the top prizes are hundreds of pounds towards an adventure for the winning Troop. Scouts can design a leaflet or poster, a film, presentation or radio advert, all of which can be worked on individually or together in Patrols. The winning entry will receive £500 towards an adventure of their Troop’s choice, while two runner-up Troops will be awarded £300 and £200 respectively. Entries should be sent to Sally Hilton by email to sally.hilton@scouts.org.uk or by post to Sally Hilton, The Scout Association, Gilwell Park, Chingford, London E4 7QW. The deadline for entries is 31 October.

Don’t get carried away The MCA has also produced a guide to staying safe by the sea, which you can find at www.scouts.org.uk/mca. This includes information on weather and tide,

lifeguarded beaches and flags, tides and currents, and seaside pursuits such as coastal walking, swimming and the dangers of using inflatables in the sea. The MCA has also recently added a new kids’ activity zone to its page on the website. This includes an interactive game, a comic, a slide show and resource sheets, which can be used by leaders and Scouts.

About the Maritime and Coastguard Agency Over the course of the summer, the coastguard helped numerous young people and their families who were cut off by the tide, blown offshore on inflatable toys or stuck on cliffs. This included incidents involving many young people in Wales, Scotland, England and Northern Ireland. Even the most careful of Groups can get into trouble by the sea, so one of the things for leaders and Scouts to remember is that they can call 999 and ask for the coastguard if there is an emergency at sea or along the coast.

Things for you Resource Competition

more info Download the Coastal Safety Challenge resource sheets and more information about the competition from www.scouts. org.uk/mca

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Partnerships

R U O Y E S I G ENER MME PROGRA

A new resource for leaders that will enable you to inspire and excite your young people by introducing them to a world of energy National Grid has been working with The Scout Association to create a new activity pack that will enable Scout Groups to understand how energy is made and transmitted, and what it will look like in the future.

Activity pack The series of activities, that can be used at a meeting or a camp, were trialled at Gilwell Reunion 2011 in September. These include converting energy by building catapults, transporting energy by building bridges, examining how we use energy now and where energy is going to come from in the future.

The pack includes leader notes explaining the theory behind each activity and how they apply.

What is National Grid? National Grid is an international electricity and gas company, whose job is to connect people to the energy they use. It encourages young people to learn about energy and the opportunities of becoming the engineers of the future, in a fun and interactive way. Working in partnership with The Scout Association is an ideal way to develop interesting and fun activities that will inspire young people about engineering.

Things for you Resource

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T CUB SCOU P I H S R E N T PAR ROLLS ON

Since 2007 Rolls-Royce has been sponsoring the Cub Scout Scientist Activity Badge. But why do companies like these choose to get involved with us? Rolls-Royce has been working with The Scout Association for the past four years, sponsoring the Cub Scout Scientist Activity Badge and producing resources to support it. We asked Gill Fennell, Community Investment Manager for Rolls-Royce, what the value of the partnership is for them. ‘It’s important to us to help young people understand and enjoy science from an early age and to encourage them to become the engineers of tomorrow. That is the key to our sponsorship of the Cub Scout Scientist Activity Badge and creating the resources that help Cubs and their leaders to achieve it. ‘Science is at the heart of solving all the greatest challenges of the 21st century. Technology-based businesses, such as Rolls-Royce, need engineers and scientists with a passion for innovation to develop the world-beating engines of the future.’

Getting involved with the community But the benefits of working with The Scout Association are much broader, as Gill explains. ‘We employ 21,000 people in the UK, and many of them are involved with

Scouting as parents or volunteers. It’s great for us to support an organisation that our employees value, and create resources they can offer to the Cub Packs they are involved with. ‘The Scout Association also gives us the opportunity to get involved in the communities where our business is based. One example is running events at our larger sites, especially for local Cubs, during National Science and Engineering Week. This year we hosted events for more than 130 Cubs at our Bristol and Derby sites to help them get started on their Scientist Badge.’

Opportunities for employees Running activities for Cubs is also a great way for employees to develop their personal skills, such as communication and teamwork. ‘More than 30 people have helped to deliver activities for Cub Scouts so far this year. Making science fun for a young audience is a very different challenge to a normal job at Rolls-Royce, and, as all Scout leaders will appreciate, doing it successfully requires good planning, organisation and the ability to think on your feet.’

Things for you Badge Activity Pack Visits and opportunities more info For more information about RollsRoyce and its sponsorship of the Cub Scout Scientist Activity Badge, visit www.scouts.org. uk/rollsroyce

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Partnerships

Y A W A S E K I NEW H Y PACK FROM ACTIVIT LD OUTDOOR COTSWO As sponsor of the Hikes Away Staged Activity Badge, Cotswold Outdoor is the ideal place to visit for equipment, advice and great discounts for your Scouting adventures each step and explaining the importance of: Preparation Route planning and navigation What to wear What to carry Food and hydration Safety Summary kit list. Open to all sections from Beavers to Explorers, the Hikes Away Staged Activity Badge offers a great opportunity to equip young people with invaluable skills and the knowledge to enjoy the great outdoors, learning about teamwork and personal development along the way. Scouts are encouraged to explore the countryside, learn about nature, discover Britain’s history and understand the environment around them, whether it’s through a trip to a nature reserve, a trek in the countryside or a bike ride along the coast.

New downloadable activity pack To guide your Scouts through the badges, there is a tailored activity pack to help them plan their adventures, with step-by-step guides to get them out and about and on their way to their Hikes Away Badges. The pack provides an adventure workbook with tips and advice for every stage, breaking down

Things for you

As Scouts develop through each stage, the activity pack becomes more comprehensive, to accommodate their advancing skill and adventure levels.

Badge Activity pack Member discount

Cotswold Outdoor As sponsors of the badge, Cotswold Outdoor is here to help with expert knowledge and advice. Come and speak to us in store. You can get help with planning and navigation, plan a kit talk for your whole group, or use our expert, impartial advice to ensure the correct clothing and kit are available to keep every Scout and leader comfortable and safe.

Discount offer

All Scouts receive a 15 per cent discount* and leaders receive a 20 per cent discount* at Cotswold Outdoor.

more info

To find out more about Cotswold Outdoor and download the new activity packs, visit www.scouts.org. uk/cotswold

About Cotswold Outdoor

Cotswold Outdoor has more than 60 stores nationwide. To find out more, call 0844 557 7755 or visit www.cotswoldoutdoor.com

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*Not to be used in conjunction with any other offers or discounts. Discount only valid on production of a leader’s appointment card or Scout scarf/neckerchief. For personal use only.

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Discover pioneering Discovery Networks UK is our newest badge sponsor

Things for you

iscovery has produced a new activity pack to support the Scout Pioneer Activity Badge. The pack, which launched at Gilwell Reunion in September, contains information on rope work, knots and lashings, to help Scouts complete their badge.

Badge Resource Competition

more info

Learning by doing Susanna Dinnage, general manager of Discovery Networks UK, said: ‘We are very excited about our partnership with the Scouts and proud to sponsor the Pioneer Activity Badge. Discovery and

the Scouts share a love of adventure and we are delighted to support young people to “learn by doing”, bringing out their pioneering spirit.’

To find out more, and to download the new activity pack, go to www.scouts.org.uk/ discovery

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Partnerships

E S N E S E K A M Y E N O M F O

The Scout Association and NatWest have launched a brand-new series of activity packs to teach Scouts all about money management Five different activity packs have been produced for Scouts, with detailed accompanying resources for leaders. Each pack covers a specific area of looking after money, 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.

producing these packs,’ says Graham Steven from NatWest MoneySense. ’Our recent MoneySense Research Panel has confirmed it is more important than ever before that we help to equip young people with the knowledge and tools to understand money and make informed financial decisions. The content of these packs will help to provide grounding in some of the fundamentals of good money management.’

The packs are:

Making money make sense

Money and your life Staying on budget Bringing the fun into fundraising Running your own event Running your own business

Fun and finance As well as teaching your Scouts important life skills, some of the things you’ll cover in the packs can also count towards badges and challenges from the Scouting programme. It’s also designed to be fun. Some of the 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. ’We’re delighted to be working with The Scout Association in

The materials are completely impartial and don’t promote any NatWest products or services. They build on the successful NatWest MoneySense for Schools programme, used in more than two-thirds of UK secondary schools, which has helped more than two million young people to get to grips with money management skills. To learn more, visit www.natwest.com/ moneysenseforschools

Things for you Badge Resource Visits and opportunities

more info

To find out more, and to download the activity packs, go to www.scouts. org.uk/natwest

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O&A The panel is here to answer your Scouting questions and concerns

Our Scout Group is running a family fun day in a nearby field, and the landowner has asked me to sign an indemnity agreement. Is it OK for me to sign it? Ralph says: No, you cannot sign a lease or indemnity agreement, or liability waiver without approval from Unity (Scout Insurance Services). This applies to agreements for any land, premises or other facilities belonging to, and some activities run by, a third party, as mentioned in POR Rule 8.2.

My Group uses horrible blue rope that has a mind of its own when we do knotting. Is there a cheap but usable alternative? Austin says: I have some pre-cut lengths of paracord that I use. It’s very cheap and does as it’s told when you use it for knotting. There are many paracords that aren’t genuine, but they are, by and large, all suitable for knotting practice. Just be careful, if you seal the ends with a lighter, that it doesn’t form a big blob, because they can hurt your hand.

Is the training we do in Scouting recognised externally? Sam says: Yes, it is. If you’re a leader, manager or supporter you can do an Open College Network award in Providing or Managing Voluntary Youth Services alongside your Wood Badge training. This is equivalent to NVQ level 2. If you have a Wood Badge then you can join the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) as an associate member. Trainers can become members of the Institute of Training and Occupational Learning.

This issue’s experts: Skills: Austin Lill is a Cub Scout Leader and bushcraft specialist Insurance: Ralph Doe is a Liability and Insurance Adviser for Unity Training: Sam Marks is Programme and Development Adviser (Adult Support)

Ask them a question

Email your question to scouting. magazine@scouts.org.uk

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Competitions

n o i t i t e p m o c t a Two gre , s r o o d n i r o f e n o – prizes s r o o d t u o r o f e n o Win Bang Goes the Theory on DVD We’ve teamed up with Go Entertain to give away three DVD box sets of Bang Goes the Theory, the fun-packed BBC show that looks at how science shapes the world around us. The show’s team tackles everything from astrophysics to zoology by way of lie detectors, water-powered jet packs and a toffee-powered rocket. Each episode of Bang Goes the Theory sees the team of experts roll up its sleeves and get hands-on with entertaining challenges, cutting-edge technology and some seriously fun experiments. Go Entertain’s great new five-DVD box set features all 18 episodes from the show’s first two seasons plus an hour-long special programme. We have three sets to give away to the first three correct entries drawn after the closing date. To be in with a chance of winning, answer the following question: What substance did the Bang Goes the Theory team use to power a rocket? a) Toffee b) Coffee c) Banoffee pie The closing date for the competition is 18 November 2011. Email your answer to scouting.magazine@scouts. org.uk or by post to DVD competition, The Scout Association, Gilwell Park, London E4 7QW.

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Log on to Scouting online for more great competitions – www.scouts.org.uk/magazine

Going Dutch Win a cookery book with a range of recipes for campfire meals The spicy soup supper on page 63 is just one of the great recipes from The Dutch Oven Cookery Book, published by Woodland Ways, and you can bag a copy in this competition. We have two copies to give away, one each to the first two correct entries drawn after the closing date of 18 November 2011. Answer the following question: Who is the chief instructor at Woodland Ways? (Clue: he makes super soup)

W IN! How to enter Email your answer to scouting. magazine@scouts.org.uk. By entering this competition, you agree to having your email details passed on to Woodland Ways.

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DIRECTORY Visit www.scouts.org.uk/magazine for the online directory

Appropriate Scout Association authorisation is required by leaders and adults running activities and events, even when using products and equipment supplied by commercial companies. Inclusion in this listing does not imply endorsement by The Scout Association.

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The Little Books of Badge Requirements

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are handy, pocket-sized (A6) reference/record books for Beavers, Cubs and Scouts, containing the current badge requirements and spaces for signing off. They also contain Scouting history & basics. For more information and an order form, please contact:

• Zip Wire • Archery • Obstacle course

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• Climbing Wall

Also available from www.broadstonewarren.org.uk

• Canoeing

East Sussex County Scouts have been granted a copyright licence to produce The Little Books of Badge Requirements.

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• Crate Climb etc.

The Centre’s activities are staffed by qualified and experienced instructors. All safety equipment is provided and regularly tested to national standards.

Tel:0114 246 7912 Email: warden@syscouts.org.uk

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Visit ‘The Old School Lodge’ - Deiniolen Four miles from Llanberis and the foot of Snowdon this Scout owned and managed lodge is suitable for all ages. The centre can accommodate up to 38 people in 8 en-suite bunk rooms and 2 twin bedded rooms. Resident warden. For details on prices and a booking form visit out site: www.oldschoollodge.org.uk or contact the booking secretary on 0151 632 4943

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ACTIVITIES & ACTIVITY CENTRES

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Do you want to visit Keswick with your young people or as Leaders? Keswick Scout Group Hall is in the centre of Keswick and is available for hire. Fully equipped new kitchen, new toilets and shower. The price is £6.50 per person per night. You will be given a very warm welcome.

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8-12 berth self steer narrowboats fully ﬁtted for all year round cruising. Plus day boat hire, 12 seater. Tel: 01788 890 784 Visit: www.unioncanalcarriers.co.uk

Visit the Isle of Man in 2012 • Multi Activity Adventure Course • Full board

For further details contact: Gill Reader 1st Keswick Scout Group Treasurer bobandgill44@btinternet.com Phone: 017687 72073

TOURS

• Fantastic Island location • Full adventure activity programme All courses are run in association with Isle of Man Event Services.

Tel: 01624 814240

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TAGALONG FR NCE Self-drive guided tours in search of the hidden gems of rural France, led by a member of Girlguiding UK. Ideal for independent travellers with a sense of adventure. email for details of 2012 tours: tagalong@gregorys.myzen.co.uk

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CAMPING DIRECTORY Beaudesert Park www.beaudesert.org • 124 acres of parkland adjoining • Cannock Chase Country Park,

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• Modern toilet facilities with hot

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CAMPING Burton upon Trent

Needwood Forest Scout Campsite Centrally heated, fully equipped, 28 bed building, plus 2 acres woodland & 2 acres field. Central to Peak District National Park. Cannock Chase, Alton Towers, Waterworld, Drayton Manor Park, Snowdome and Twycross Zoo. For full details telephone Brian Reeves 01283 546536 Email needwoodforest@talktalk.net

MIDLANDS

Beechwood Scout Centre Stirling Five minutes from Stirling Town Centre and 1 hour from Edinburgh and Glasgow. Recently refurbished Scout hall with secure parking and outdoor activity space. Reduced rates for Scout & Guide Groups. Enquiries via lesleyanddavid@mac.com or 07413 551484

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New Shower Block Now Open Located in the beautiful Peak District Ideal for Walking, Climbing, Caving & Alton Towers

• As well as your Scout group, you’ll be doing your best to help the environment too!

So if you want a quick, easy and fun way to raise some funds, why not call us now!

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Round our place

The amazing benefits of legacy giving have hit the 77th Audley Scout Group in Staffordshire. One man’s gift will give a vital makeover to their meeting place, and change their Group for ever, as Group Scout Leader Chris Symonds describes

WILL TO SUCCEED

never knew Derek Roper, but his generosity is going to transform our Scout Group. When Mr Roper died, he left a £120,000 legacy to be distributed among local charities and good causes. One of the executors of his will was friends with a parent of one of our Cubs. She visited our hall and, soon after, we were awarded an incredible £60,000. We are going to use it to perform some muchneeded renovations.

Photography courtesy of Staffordshire Sentinel Newspapers

Complete overhaul The idea is to build a new two-storey extension. Ours is an old hall that was originally designed as two terraced houses. The builders ran out of money when it was being constructed, so they put a roof on it and sold it to the Salvation Army. In time, it was donated to Scouting. However, there are inherent problems. You could push a pencil through some of the brickwork in the extension at the back. We are hoping to give the old place a complete rewire. It also needs to be soundproofed as we have houses either side of us and I’m sure our neighbours will be delighted not to have to put up with the noise of an excitable and energetic Beaver meeting.

Happy Scouts pose with a portrait of the man whose generosity made it all possible

Safety and accessibility At the moment, we have space in front for a garden. Our young people are always going in and out and it’s a busy road, so we want to put up railings to protect them. We also want to have disabled access and somewhere to secure bicycles at the front. This means that the legacy donation will make our Group safer, more accessible and greener. We hope to create an enlarged kitchen area, which will also be a modelmaking and project area. Upstairs is going to have a room for Explorers, a room for leaders and the rest of it will be kit storage.

A lasting legacy This will make a huge difference to our Group, and I’m already preparing for another Cub Pack. We’ll have to work hard to make the money do everything we want it to, but we are confident we’ll have a wonderful new space in time for our 100th birthday next October.

Tell us

If you’d like us to come round your place, drop us a line at scouting. magazine@ scouts.org.uk

find out more

From next year, anyone who leaves ten per cent of their estate to a charity reduces the amount of Inheritance Tax, which would be paid by the rest of the beneficiaries. For more about legacy giving and how to leave a gift to Scouting in your will, visit www.scouts.org.uk/legacy

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Interview

Five miles with…

a global volunteer Andy Browning is on a fundraising drive to help him spread the Scouting message as far as it can go… to the other side of the world. He told us all about ‘the best volunteering gig ever’ Scouting magazine: What are you fundraising for? Andy Browning: I walked from Norwich (where I currently live) to London. It was about 110 miles as the crow flies, but I reckon I could add on about another 30 for zigzagging through the countryside. I did it as part of my role as a Scouting development ambassador. I’m trying to raise money to get to the South Pacific. SM: Why are you going there? AB: A team of three volunteers is going over there for nine months to support people in Tuvalu who want to set up Scouting. We’re not just going to take what we do here over there exactly. It’s more about taking the values and messages of Scouting to make it fit for them and help them to develop a working programme. SM: What do you think you’ll find? AB: I expect it to be a massive challenge. Scouting-wise,

there are a few people in Tuvalu who have formed a committee. However, we are not sure how many others are interested. So there’ll be an element of finding our feet when we first get there. I’m hopeful that at first we’ll raise awareness about Scouting, and then develop something from there. SM: How important is it to have Scouting in Tuvalu? AB: It’s a perfect example of how global Scouting can be. It’s the fourth-smallest country in the world. It has a population of about 9,000 people. It’s a speck in the ocean that most people have never heard of. If you

can turn around and say that Scouting has got that far, it becomes a flagship of just how global and relevant it is, and can be, to young people all over the world. SM: What are you looking forward to most? AB: Just being there. To say you have lived and worked in Tuvalu and interacted with the people who live there is such a massive opportunity that I’m really looking forward to… and the weather will be nice. I mean, let’s be honest, this is probably the best volunteering gig ever. I can’t think of many that are better.

MORE ONLINE Hear the full interview at www.scouts.org.uk/magazine

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