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

About Us

Hampshire Scouts provides adventurous activities and personal development opportunities for over 17,500 young people aged 6-25, promoting the physical, intellectual, social and spiritual well-being of the individual, helping them achieve their full potential. In Scouting, we believe that young people develop most when they are ‘learning by doing,’ when they are given responsibility, work in teams, take acceptable risks and think for themselves.

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Scouting For All Hopefully by now you’ll all have seen the new UK Scout Association Strategy for 2014-2018 – Scouting for All. If not – please read the June issue of Scouting magazine or visit the website at http://www.scouts2018.org. In 2018, Scouting will be enjoyed by 500,000 young people. They will come from every background, make their voices heard and bring positive changes to their communities. To achieve this, we need to focus on four key areas – Growth, Inclusivity, Youth Shaped, and Community Impact. In Hampshire we’re already active in all of these areas, but we have more work to do and miles to go before we sleep. Growth: We grew 2.9% last year, and we’ve grown 30% since our low point in 2005. We now have 17,527 youth members and 4,243 adult volunteers in Hampshire Scouting. Our County Development Project has helped Districts establish 13 new Groups and 45 new Sections, offering Scouting to 700 additional young people and recruiting 447 new adult volunteers. But we will need to grow faster – around 4% - in order to make our fair contribution to the national target of 500,000 young people. Our waiting lists are as high as ever at 1,685 young people, and new housing developments are happening across Hampshire. We also lose too many young people during their time in Scouting. To keep them we need to offer amazing adventures, deliver quality leadership, and link well between Sections. Inclusivity: Nearly 17% of young people in Hampshire Scouting are girls – higher than the national average – but there are still 17 Groups in Hampshire which have no female youth members. Despite visionary projects such as the Muslim Scout Group in Basingstoke, only 2.1% of our members are from BME communities, compared to an overall Hampshire BME share of 7%. And although some Scout Groups are outstanding at including young people with disabilities, too often young people with special needs feel unable to join Scouting. We’re increasing our focus in all these areas, and looking at joint projects with community partners. Youth Shaped: We’ve been leading the way for some years with our Hampshire Youth Councils, offering young people a voice and the chance to participate in decisions about Hampshire Scouting. But youth participation is about more than just democracy – it’s also about personal development. For that we need to establish Youth Forums at the heart of every Section, and offer every young person the chance to shape Scouting. We also need to develop our Young Leaders and new generations of adult volunteers into our future leaders. Community Impact: Through overseas community development projects in The Gambia, Nepal, Tanzania, Uganda and many other locations, young people from Hampshire Scouting have made a real difference to the lives of others – and changed their own views on life as well. Now we need to look at how we can do the same here in the UK, increase our local community impact, and enable many more young people to care about the world. All of this will involve change for sure, but in many ways there is nothing new. Since its earliest years, Scouting has looked to reach all young people, bring together people from different backgrounds, develop leadership skills in youngsters, and contribute back to our communities. This is Scouting’s time. We have an amazing group of young people, a dedicated set of volunteer leaders, and a compelling idea which really can create a better world. Look to hear more about these themes at our County Annual Review and AGM in Winchester on 26th June, and at our County Conference in Chandlers Ford on 11th October.

Adam

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Peter Moody, The County Chairman and Adam Jollans, The County Commissioner, invite you to join us at the Hampshire Scouts

Annual Review and AGM Thursday 26th June 2014 at The Ashburton Hall, Sussex St, Winchester.

19:00 Displays and refreshments 19:30 Review of Scouting in Hampshire and Annual General meeting 21:00 Finish

RSVP by 19th June to: The County Office, Ferny Crofts, Beaulieu Rd, Beaulieu, Brockenhurst, SO42 7YQ. e: county.office@scouts-hants.org.uk t: 023 8084 7847 President: Dame Mary Fagan DCVO JP, Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire

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World War 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Scouting Heros

n the previous article the story of Jack Cornwell, how he gained his VC and became the inspiration for the Cornwell Scout Badge, was told. This month we will look at some other Scouting heroes who were awarded the Victoria Cross and other decorations for their acts of bravery and inspiration during the war.

the Victoria Cross for his actions in the battle of Loos, 1915. Imagine it is dawn and you are waiting for the order to attack. As the sun rises you see activity in the enemy trenches and a low cloud of greenish-grey vapour is coming towards you. This is the deadly gas of which you have heard much but never experienced. Fortunately due to the distance and time much of the effects of the gas have dissipated by the time it Midshipman Donald A Gyles DSC RNR reaches you but you still experience irritation to your Patrol Leader, 1st Muswell Hill Scout Troop, London eyes and some difficulty in breathing. This was the situation the Kings Own Scottish Borderers found themselves in. The men in the trenches were stunned and stupefied by what was happening to them and when the order to attack came no one moved. One man however did move and this was Piper David Laidlaw. He jumped onto the parapet above the trench, shouted to the men to move themselves and HMS BROKE started playing his pipes in full view of the enemy, who were only 80 yards away. By some fortune he Midshipman Gyles was serving on the destroyer was not hit by enemy gunfire and he stirred his fellow HMS BROKE when, on a routine patrol in the Dover soldiers and the Officers to attack the enemy. During Straights with HMS SWIFT, she became engaged in the attack he continued to play his pipes as the Kings a battle with 6 German Destroyers. After engaging Own Scottish Borderers successfully overcame the the enemy with her guns and hitting one enemy first enemy trench and continued on towards the next destroyer with her torpedoes HMS BROKE then line. He was finally silenced when a shell exploded rammed another enemy destroyer. HMS BROKE was nearby and shrapnel not only shattered his ankle but engaged by the other German Destroyers whilst she also his pipes. He then lay on the battlefield until late was stuck in the enemy ship and hit several times afternoon when stretcher bearers were able to reach causing significant damage and many casualties. him. For this act of bravery and sense of duty he was Donald was in charge of the guns on the forecastle awarded the Victoria Cross and received this from the and kept them firing despite suffering many casualties King at Buckingham Palace once he had recovered amongst his gun crews and being wounded by from his wounds. shrapnel in his head, arm and leg. Once the two ships were locked together a number of German sailors Private R E Cruikshank VC Scout 53rd North London Troop swarmed onboard HMS BROKE. Donald and his remaining guns crew repelled the boarders using his pistol and rifles in a hand to hand battle. One German On 1 May 1918 east of the Jordan River, Palestine, Private Cruickshank volunteered to take a message was killed and two captured with the remaining ones to company headquarters from his platoon which was being forced from HMS BROKE before she herself broke free from the enemy destroyer which later sank. in the bottom of a wadi, with its officer and most of the HMS BROKE then continued to engage the remaining men casualties. The official War Office citation gave Germans as they escaped. Donald was awarded the the following account: Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) for his leadership The platoon to which Private Cruickshank belonged came under very heavy rifle and machine-gun fire at and selfless bravery that day. short range and was led down a steep bank into a Piper David Laidlaw VC wadi, most of the men being hit before they reached Assistant Scout Master 1st Alnwick Scout Troop the bottom. Immediately after reaching the bottom of the wadi the officer in command was shot dead, David Laidlaw was the first Scouter to be awarded and the sergeant who then took over command www.hampshirescouts.org.uk

sent a runner back to Company Headquarters asking for support, but was mortally wounded almost immediately after. The corporal having in the meantime been killed, the only remaining N.C.O. (a lance-corporal), believing the first messenger to have been killed, called for a volunteer to take a second message back. Private Cruickshank immediately responded and rushed up the slope, but was hit and rolled back into the wadi bottom. He again rose and rushed up the slope, but, being again wounded, rolled back into the wadi. After his wounds had been dressed he rushed a third time up the slope and again fell badly wounded. Being now unable to stand he rolled himself back amid a hail of bullets. His wounds were now of such a nature as to preclude him making any further attempt and he lay all day in a dangerous position, being sniped at and again wounded where he lay. He displayed the utmost valour and endurance, and was cheerful and uncomplaining throughout. The Scouting spirit and training shines through the acts of this brave man. Lt AA Tutte DFC Scout19th (St Markâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s) Portsmouth Troop

A WW1 FEB2 Bomber Lt Tutte was flying with the recently formed RAF on night bombing raids in the final stages of WW1 in 1918. He was the Observer in a two seat FEB2

aircraft and sat in front of the pilot. His main job was to navigate the aircraft to the right target and release the bombs. On this particular night their target was Seclin in northern France. On approaching the target they were picked up by the enemy searchlights and subjected to a heavy barrage of anti-aircraft gunfire. Lt Tutte responded by trying to shoot out the searchlights with his machine gun. They reached their target, dropped the bombs and turned for home however the Pilot had been severely wounded and lost consciousness. As the aircraft gradually descended Lt Tutte climbed out of his seat and in a gale of 80 mile per hour winds, encumbered by his heavy flying suit and equipment, he clambered on the fuselage, manoeuvring between the stays and struts of the wings and positioned himself beside the pilotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cockpit. He grabbed the joystick and regained control of the aircraft. He revived the pilot who was unfortunately too weak to fly the aircraft so they continued at a dangerously low level under a hail of enemy bullets towards friendly lines. On approach to the British lines they needed to send out the recognition signal to identify themselves as friendly however the pilot was only able to send a confused signal. Lt Tutte then tried to send out the signal by flares but they were too low for the signal flares to work properly from his position beside the pilot. He then climbed forward back to his seat and fired another signal flare which this time gained sufficient height to work properly and this was acknowledged by the troops below. Once again Lt Tutte manoeuvred himself back beside the pilot, who had again passed out from the pain of his injuries, and then controlled the plane to a safe landing.

These are just a few examples of the Scouting heroes of WW1. They all show the sense of spirit, service, initiative and duty to others which was core to the beliefs of the Scout Association then and continues to be so today.

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World War 1 Commemoration of Service Reconciliation - Peace Dame Mary Fagan’s, DCVO, JP final event with the Scouts as President of Hampshire Scouting before retiring as LordLieutenant of Hampshire The Cathedral service has been developed in partnership with young people and by kind permission of The Very Revd. James Atwell, Dean of Winchester Cathedral, will have a theme of Service, Reconciliation and Peace and be in the presence of Dame Mary Fagan - Hampshire Scouting’s President, accompanied by Captain Christopher Fagan, the Bishop of Southampton - The Right Revd. Jonathan Frost, Adam Jollans - Hampshire Scouting’s County Commissioner and Wayne Bulpitt - Scouting’s UK Chief Commissioner plus of course, and most importantly, Scouts from across Hampshire. The event begins with displays by the Scouts of 1910-14 Scouting activities such as a typical Scout camp, Scout meeting along with three Scout and Guide bands from Fareham, Spitfires - Eastleigh and Stanley’s Own from Copythorne, playing period music and ending with 19191925 displays of Scouting activities including Wolf Cub (now called Cub Scouts) Grand Howl. During the service Basingstoke Gang Show will be performing. Hampshire Scouts will be able to achieve a commemorate badge (as pictured) to wear on their uniform by taking part in activities related to the First World War. Scouts were ideally placed to provide a wide range of support to their local community during the First World War. A series of articles are being produced looking at the services Hampshire Scouts performed which include, acting as messengers, coast watching, helping at local hospitals, helping with local authorities and raising of funds. Scout training came in useful as older Scouts were readily

employed in the Military such as signallers on Merchant ships. Many of the Scouts on the original 1907 Brownsea Island camp would die during the First World War and this was one of the reasons behind Baden-Powell’s idea for the first World Scout jamboree. Held in London on 1920, the Jamboree would bring together Scouts from around the world. A spirit of unity is the theme of the 23rd World Scout Jamboree in Japan in 2015 where young people aged 1417 from Hampshire will be part of the 2,400 Scouts and Guides attending the Jamboree from across the UK. Attending the Jamboree is an opportunity of a lifetime to represent the 500,000 UK Scout Association members. Not only will they get to meet 30,000 people from nearly every country in the world - and share their knowledge and experiences whilst working towards greater international understanding - this Jamboree offers them the chance to learn new skills that they can use in other aspects of their life. These young people will be guided and supported by volunteer adults from the County who have been specially selected to support them during their adventure. Over the course of the Jamboree these young people will be able to meet people from around the world, take part in amazing adventures and experiences and be challenged to think about global issues in a new light. Scouting is fully inclusive. Service, Reconciliation and Peace are key to The Scout Association’s ethos. Building a sense of team work and togetherness, developing the skills needed and preparing themselves for the life’s challenges.

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busy in the community

8th Alton Wooteys beavers

As part of 8th Altons community week activities the beavers applied for some free wildflower seeds from the Grow Wild campaign funded by the National Lottery. Great excitement as a large box of seeds, booklets and bee boxed arrived. Working with the council and the Alton society it was agreed we should plant the seeds along a bank in the town community gardens. The ground was prepared ready for the planting day. Come the day the beavers suitably attired in wellies, so they could paddle in the stream along the way, headed to the park to be greeted by Cllr Sue Hodder, We fortunately only had one over exuberant beaver in the stream who had filled his wellies with water. The beavers lined up along the bank and then carefully opened their seed packets and scattered them along the bank. We now wait to see the results of 24 beavers being let loose with packets of wild flower seeds. We hope the Alton in Bloom judges will approve of our efforts. The beavers then enjoyed the open space that the park provided and monitored their heart rate to see if exercise had any effect on their bodies. After a good afternoon of activities they headed home to build their bee boxes ready to put in their own garden. The beavers were complimented on their polite behaviour so well done Wootey beavers. 10

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1ST ALDERSHOT SCOUTS GROUP CAMP 1st Aldershot Scouts held their annual group camp on May bank holiday weekend. The weekend involved both Cubs and Scouts from the troop camping together and participating in joint activities at one of their favourite campsites in Odiham (Camp 49). This years camp’s theme was the World War 1 centenary. Nineteen Scouts and eighteen Cub Scouts enjoyed a weekend of mixed weather including heavy showers on arrival, bright spots of sunshine throughout the weekend and another heavy downpour on the last day however this didn’t dampen spirits too much and the group managed to take part in a variety of fun games and activities throughout the entire weekend. Friday night began with arrival on camp at 7pm, the first task being to pitch camp. It didn’t take long for the empty field to start resembling a village with separate areas for Cubs, Scouts and leaders and a joint dining area for all (and a large central area for activities and free

time). The Scouts spent their first evening on a short hike with an observational challenge. On Saturday morning the troop were split into three large patrols and given a list of WW1 themed tasks to complete which included crafting tanks out of cardboard, creating pioneering gates and flags and each young person was given craft paper to make a large red poppy. Each patrol chose a name relevant to WW1 and the weekend’s competition began. Scouts would be judged on completing activities, winning games, and other tasks throughout the weekend. In the afternoon the youngsters took part in several bases organised by the leaders which focused on backwoods cooking and their first-aid skills. An outdoors night game (also with a WW1 theme) completed the evening. Sunday morning was a glorious day of sunshine, the Scouts and Cubs had a great time taking part in various activities such as

assault courses, flour-bomb fights, 3-way football and racing their tanks. Three Beavers also joined the camp for the day. The entire troop enjoyed a barbecue in the sunshine in the early evening and completed their last night with a traditional Scout campfire with singalongs and sketches by each patrol. The Cubs and Scouts all had a fantastic time and are looking forward to another joint event in a few months time where they will be camping together again but this time for a whole week in Wales. 1st Aldershot’s tri-annual trip to Abergavenny will be held in the Summer holidays (the camp will include activities such as canoeing, climbing, rifle-shooting, hiking amongst many others). If you would like to learn more about 1st Aldershot Scouts please contact us at: firstaldershotscouts@gmail.com or twitter.com/1staldershot, alternatively visit our website at www.1staldershot.co.uk

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Hampshire Scout Caving Club

Caving Days 18th or 19th October 2014

Try Caving on Saturday or Sunday the 18th or 19th of October 2014 at Hampshire Scout Caving Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Caving Days. The activities are targeted at the novice caver who has little or no experience. If you have been before let us know and we can arrange slightly harder trips in the same area. A Caving Day consists of about 3 hours caving in the morning and 3 hours of caving in the afternoon(normally at Burrington Coombe and Priddy or in the local area). Based around Priddy in the Mendip Hills of Somerset the cost is ÂŁ90 per group of 6 or part thereof (this does not include food or transport to Mendip). If you are interested get your section leader to obtain more information and booking forms. HSCC Booking Secretary Gavin Bancroft can be contacted on gavinbancroft@fsmail.net 07717 177744

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St Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Celebration at the 22nd Odiham

During their usual meetings at the end of April all three sections in the Group celebrated St George. The Beavers turned wooden spoons into puppets of St George or the dragon while the Cubs became knights by making painted visors and shields from recycled cardboard, kindly donated by Morrisons and then covered them in tin foil.

The Beavers, Cubs and Scouts each listened to a version of the story of St George and the Dragon, and discussed how we can each be more like St George in our daily lives. At their meeting the Scouts also spent some time reflecting on this story and what it means to us today. At the end of section meeting all members renewed their Promise and finished with a prayer. www.hampshirescouts.org.uk

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Linked In Camp Beavers, Cubs, Scouts Explorers and Network took part in the Link In Camp at Ferny Croft and had a great time meeting Bear, some even managed to get his autograph!

I was asked to run the Arm pit fudge base, which proved to be very popular so by the afternoon when Bear came to the cooking zone all the ingredients had run out. I am sure Bear would have loved to have made some if it had been possible and here is the recipe for all of you who want to try it at your meetings. Armpit Fudge: 1/2 cup icing sugar 1 tablespoon butter 2 teaspoons cream cheese 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder Put all of the ingredients in a re-sealable plastic bag. Squeeze the air out of the bag and seal it. Put the bag in your armpit to soften the butter. Gently knead the bag until all of the ingredients are thoroughly mixed. Alternate between armpit and kneading for as long as you can After the ingredients are thoroughly mixed, open the bag and eat with a spoon the consistency will be more like thick frosting than fudge. Better still put it in the fridge overnight and it will set harder. Either way it is delicious. Bon appĂŠtit Anna Dalrymple District Commissioner Fareham East. 14

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Scout Community Week, 2-8 June 2014 https://members.scouts.org.uk/communityweek Supported by B&Q, is our biggest UK-wide fundraising and awareness event of the year. It not only gives us the opportunity to tackle real issues with the community and raise funds for local Scouting, but it’s a chance to promote and champion all the inspiring things we do during the other 51 weeks of the year. An outstanding number of Groups sign up to ‘Do1Thing’, resulting in great projects going on simultaneously around the UK. From building a rubbish greenhouse to Renting out a Scout. What do you have planned?. Fareham East Explorer Units District challenge that includes a community element and the 4 Explorer Units are challenged to get themselves into the local media. 1st Warsash Sea Scouts Cub Pack are tidying the local churchyard 6th Gosport Scout Group Combining the AGM with Community Week with a BBQ but rather than payment for food parents and families have to being items to donate to the local food bank. 10th Itchen North Scout Group Scout Troop a is working with Westend Parish Council who have no money but have local spaces that need care. They are contacting B&Q to ask for gravel for paths. 1st Bordon (Garrison), Petersfield Beavers and Cubs - clearing woods, Scouts - clearing local roadsides – planned with the local nature reserve and a local councillor. Nelson ESU and Portsmouth A big tree collapsed during the storms. Explorers are chopping and removing it, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts are planting wild flowers at a local old peoples home. Portsmouth District Scouts At B&Q Portsmouth running a ‘rent a Scout’ where they will help and push trolleys for shoppers. 1st Southampton City 27 Beavers are visiting an old people’s home to make afternoon tea, play bingo and sing campfire songs at Mansten Court, Lords Hill. 1st Sheet (St. Mary’s), Waterlooville Clearing the River Rother of himilayan weed providing access to their village common area.. 3rd Winchester, The Worthies Scout Group Building a rubbish greenhouse! out of plastic soda bottles for Lanterns Nursery School and Children’s Centre. Please let us know did and send us some pictures: county.office@Scouts-hants.org.uk

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Highest Scouting Honour for three Andover Scouts

Three Scouts from Andover Explorers were presented at the weekend with the Queen’s Scout Award, the highest award in Scouting. Hampshire Scouts County Commissioner Adam Jollans made the presentations to the three delighted 18 year olds. Heather Grimsey, Ismay Latter and Johanna Walukiewicz. All three girls have undertaken a wide range activities to earn their award including each completing their Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award, just one of the requirements required for the top Scouting honour. The three, were members of two teams who successfully undertook a gruelling 4 day expedition on Dartmoor last summer. Other activities completed included a scuba diving residential, an international camp in Switzerland and volunteering with the local charity Mencap. The celebrations for the evening extended to 31 Explorers in total who were invited to be presented with their Duke of Edinburgh Award which were all completed over the last year, a tally of 13 Bronze, 14 Silver and 4 Gold Awards.

The District Explorer Scout Commissioner, Julian Sore commented after the presentation “It is fantastic to see so many young people rewarded for the effort they have put in to gaining these Awards. We have another busy Award year underway and look forward to replicating this success in future years.”

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SPRING SAILING REGATTA 2014 Saturday 12th July

Dear Scouter, Herewith entry forms, rules and information concerning the regatta which will be held at Blashford Lakes, Ringwood. The regatta is open to entries from Scout Troops and Explorer Scout Units in Hampshire and Solent area, who include sailing in their programme. Entries fees per person: £5 (£5 per single handed boat and £10 per double handed boat) Please note: • Throughout this document the word Scout is used to represent any member of the Scout Movement. •

The regatta will be held on one day. This means that a Scout can only enter one class.

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The maximum ages of participants are taken on the 31st May in the year of the regatta.

• The Regatta Committee reserve the right to change these rules at short notice, Scouters will be notified of any rule changes at the start of the day and crews will be informed by the Crew Marshal when they are mustered. •

A Network category has been added with the proviso that there are at least for entries by the closing date.

Please complete the entry form in accordance with instructions and send them to me at the below address. The first round of the Scout Double Handed Pico class will be “Coached Racing” where the less able Scouts are coached while racing. The better sailors from that round will go into a Gold fleet and the less able into a Silver fleet. The Gold fleet will have normal racing while the Silver fleet will continue to have “Coached Racing” and will score worse points. The minimum level of competence to enter this class is that the crew should be able to “make progress upwind in normal conditions”. The programme and boat schedule will be done over the weekend of the 28th June, any entries made after that date may not be accepted. You will be sent an invoice according to the number of places allocated this must be paid on the day of the regatta even if you no longer require the places allocated. For Rules and Information please contact the Programme Organiser David Chadwick: David@TheRoost.Demon.co.uk

Entry Form Group Name ..........................................................................................

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Indicate below your requirement in each class. Each Scout may only enter one class. An invoice will be sent based on the places allocated which must be paid on the day of the regatta. Places allocated but unused must still be paid for. A crewlist form will be sent to all entering groups which should be completed and handed in before the first race on the day of the regatta. Class Crew Size Crews Required Cost per Crew (£5.00/person) Total Cost 2 £10.00 P (Double Handed Pico U14) T (Single Handed Pico U14) 1 £5.00 B (Feva U18) 2 £10.00 E (Single Handed Pico U18) 1 £5.00 N (Single Handed Feva U25) 1 £5.00 Total Please tick box if your group is a member of Spinnaker Sailing Club. Preferred Post (see rule 19) …............................................................... Second Choice Post …...........................................................................

Return to: David Chadwick, The Roost, Abbotswell Road, Frogham, Fordingbridge. SP6 2JA www.hampshirescouts.org.uk

Lions Scout Network ride to Normandy!

Just to let you know Lions Scout Network (Fareham East) are back after a safe trip on the bikes into deepest darkest Normandy! We had a fab time with no personal incidents but with 3 punctures! Between 13 of us that wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t too bad. We had a trip out to Omaha Beach where I invested the oldest member of our party (72) Assistant District Commissionaire General Duties in Fareham East We then rode onto Port en Bessin had lunch and then made our way back to the gite. On Sunday we rode to Bayeux and spent a couple of hours at the war cemetery which was very thought provoking amongst the Network. We then went into the town and a few went sight seeing and a few sat and chilled with a coffee. On Monday we were packed and ready to go back to Caen by 8am. We made our way up to Port en Bessin at the coast and onto Arromanches and saw the Mulberry harbour, Stopping at the Point to do a quick bit of 1st aid on an American tourist who slipped and had a slight wrist strain (using a Union necker as a sling) then a fast ride to Ouistreham arriving at 3pm, perfectly timed for the boat. The weather was very kind to us in France we only got wet leaving England and on our arrival back. In all we rode about 170 miles in total, lost count of the number of hills but we all had a good time and no one fell out even with an age range from 18, 20, 22, 24, 37, 49, 51, 67 & 72 so not bad! From a tired Kim Rennison, County Scout Network Commissionaire.

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Bikes for Sale

Due to a successful external funding bid to purchase a new fleet of bikes we are now looking to sell last years bikes. The bikes are “Apollo Slant” from Halfords. We usually keep our bikes for 2-3 years. Although we planned to use these bikes this season we cannot offer any guarantee. Bikes are sold as seen. The total number of bikes available is 30. Cost per bike is £20. All bikes have 26” wheels. Bikes available:

14” frame 20 bikes 20” frame 10 bikes For further information: Ferny Crofts Management Team T: 02380 845092 E: fernycrofts@fernycrofts.org.uk P: Ferny Crofts, Beaulieu Road, Beaulieu, Hampshire, SO42 7YQ

£20 each

Hampshire Activity Skills Day - 21st June Do you want to get back to basics? Learn some new scouting skills or refresh old ones? The day will offer two sessions, morning and afternoon for you to choose what you would like to do. There are a mixture of bookable sessions and drop in workshops, all of the sessions will be tailored to your experience and the section that you lead, how you structure your day is entirely up to you! The following sessions are on offer: Bush Craft – Fire Lighting, knife and axe etc Navigation – The basics of map and compass work to micro navigation Pioneering & Gadgets – Wash stands and hour glass towers, your imagination is the limit Tent Pitching and Camp Set Up – Using canvas! Rafting – How to use your knots to stay dry! Camp Cooking & Lamps & Stoves – See in the dark & eat well on camp Knots & Tracking – We all need knots! Quartermaster Doctor – It’s in my store but what is it & how do I use it? How do I look after it or mend it? There will also be the option for an extended overnight Bush Craft Experience and we will be holding a traditional Campfire that everyone is welcome to attend. The cost for the day is just £5 to include all of your activities and refreshments all day. The overnight option is £10 per person. Which will include all activities, refreshments during the day, an evening meal and breakfast. All participants will need to bring a packed lunch. To book – click on the following link and complete the application; https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1oMJ6GBPRmLsKiS8oUWmoNxb8ohGIG3hGPJ4gp60BNq0/ viewform?c=0&w=1&usp=mail_form_link Make your cheque payable to HCSC and send it to Hampshire Scouts Activity Team, C/o 25 Hammonds Way, Totton, Hampshire, SO40 3HE. Please ensure you write the participant’s name on the reverse of the cheque. There will also be an option to pay on the day, but you will need to book in advance! If you have any questions about the event, please contact Amanda Stanley: amandamstanley@yahoo.co.uk

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Monstero! n - Scotland e h T w a S r We Neveal Bursary Expediti The Fin

For our final bursary trip, we decided to go big! The Great Glenn Trail or Caledonian Canal is a 96 kilometre canoe trip and fitted the bill perfectly. Planning for this massive undertaking started last month. This meant we had plenty of time to organise every aspect. The trip started at 06.00am. It was the start of a 15 hour coach journey, that only Liam and Cory where able to appreciate, as Will managed to sleep through the majority of it. At any rate, we arrived in Inverness late on Monday night, ready to start the next day. Boots and Paddles (the company renting us the equipment) picked us up at 09.00am on Tuesday. It was only a short 1.30 hour car journey to Fort William and we were out on the water by 11. The first half of the day was spent paddling a section of canal, but by 3.00pm we had reached Loch Lochy, our first section of open water. Although the size was daunting at first, our journey across this expanse of water was much aided by the prevailing wind, which had now increased in strength and was really quite fierce. We reached our first wild camp site at 17.00pm. By this time the wave size had increased to something you’d expect to see at sea, not on an in land water way. As luck would have it, the beach we chose to stop at was in the lee of the wind, so very sheltered. It didn’t take long for us to make camp. Astonishingly by 19.00pm, the wind had completely died, and rolling waves had been replaced by a glassy flatness. Will decided to use this change in weather as an excuse to sleep out under the canoe in his bivy bag. We awoke the next morning to see that the flawless blue sky was now masked with low cloud. And shortly after we set off, it began to rain. The day was spent de-layering followed shortly by re-layering as wave after wave of rain came in. Despite the rain, we made good progress paddling the rest of Loch Lochy, into Loch Oich via a short section of canal and then on to Loch Ness. However the connecting portage from the canal to Loch Ness wasn’t as straight forward as we had hoped. To start with, it was almost a kilometre long. And as we had discovered on the first day the portage trolleys we had been provided with, were in fact rubbish! After a frustrating 40 minutes

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of watching the canoes falling over, we managed to reach water once more. Loch Lochy seemed large, but nothing could have prepared us for the shear scale of Loch Ness it was vast! Its steep banks rose defiantly out of the murky depths and stretched endlessly into the horizon. An hour after entering Loch Ness we made camp and after a brief stone skimming competition, headed to bed. The next morning we set out to cover as much of Loch Ness as we could. We had been warned that the Loch was likely be extremely rough, and indeed after the first day on Loch Lochy, we were expecting the worst. But to our amazement the water was perfectly flat and we made great progress for the day. Passing interesting features such as monuments and castles. We reached the far end of Loch Ness at 17.00pm. Dawn broke on the final day and we felt excited to know that the hardest part of the journey was over, leaving only a short section of canal left. The miles flew past; we reached our final check point almost 2 hours early. But the good luck was not to last. We came up against some very strong head winds. In fact we had to tie the solo canoe to the tandem as it was actually being blown backwards! Never the less, we made it to the finish in high spirits. We had done it! After a forty minute walk back to the travel lodge and a well needed shower, we headed out to have a celebratory pizza. It was a welcome change to the rehydrated ready meals we had gotten used to. The following day was spent travelling back down south. Once we arrived back home, it felt like the bursary had come to an end and it was strange to look back on the memories and experiences we had gained over the past 10 months. It seemed like only yesterday that we were all shaking hands having just completed our team building and looking forward to the following months. We have all changed so much, learning many new skills that will help us in the next stage of our journey.

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Lynne Fitzpatrick and her partner Toby are volunteers for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight air ambulance. They visited Shaw’s explorer unit based in Rotherfield district and gave a fantastic presentation and video about the air ambulance and their fund raising challenge. The question and answer session throughout the presentation was enlightening. We learnt that it costs £125,000 a month to run, it’s entirely funded by donations from the local community, the crew are all volunteers, and it can get called out 3-4 times a day. Their fund raising challenge to support the air ambulance is to climb mount Kilimanjaro, again the presentation included an awe-inspiring video. Kilimanjaro is 18’500 feet high, the highest free standing mountain in the world, reaches temperatures of -20 at the summit and will take 4 days to climb (then 2 days to climb down). We learnt that the climb starts in the heat of the rain forest, then through desert conditions and landscape, past huge glaciers up onto the snow covered peak where the air is 50% thinner. Lynne has said,

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If any other Colony, pack, troop, or unit are interested in Toby and I visiting them and then donating to the Air Ambulance then please do let me know.

Blue-Green Algae Advice for Canoeists

scum: skin rashes, eye irritation, vomiting, diarrhoea, fever, pains in muscles and joints. There have been no reports of long term effects or deaths in humans, but in some cases the illnesses were severe. The toxins are also poisonous to animals and can cause severe illness and death.

What are blue-green algae? Blue-green algae are just one of a number of algal species that live naturally in inland waters. But when conditions are just right – still water, too much nutrient (phosphate), calm, hot and sunny weather – they reproduce rapidly and very quickly out-compete other plant life to dominate the lake causing scums and blooms. The algae are unsightly and can be toxic to people and pets.

What to look out for Water may be discoloured green, blue-green or greenish brown and look like paint or jelly. There may be musty, earthy or grassy odours and sometimes foaming can be seen on the shore-line.

Health implications Unfortunately it is not possible to tell from looking whether or not a bloom or scum is harmful but as there’s a 1 in 2 chance of it being so, it’s best to assume that all blooms and scums are toxic. The following illnesses have occurred in some people who have swum through or swallowed algal

Blue-green algae are a problem that will never be totally eradicated. However you can do your bit to help reduce the levels of phosphates entering the lakes. When you’re staying in the areas around the lakes always use phosphate-free laundry and dishwashing detergents. In the Lake District, many partnership organisations are currently working successfully together to improve water quality. to the facts about blue-green algae but above all, to allow you to safely enjoy the many beautiful stretches of open water the Lake District has to offer!

What to do Although algal blooms are not always harmful it’s a sensible precaution to avoid contact with the blooms and the water close to them. You should: avoid entering the water where a bloom is visible, avoid drinking or swallowing water, cover cuts and abrasions before entering the water. Pet owners should ensure that their animals do not have access to the affected water.

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Who to tell If you notice blue-green algae you should immediately notify the Environment Agency on 0800 80 70 60.

lakeland

tourism and conservation working in partnership

Do your bit to help reduce phosphates

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Hampshire Scouts Suisse Adventure 2016 Winter What is it?

A one week expedition to Our Chalet International Guide Centre, Adelboden in the heart of the Swiss Alps, for Hampshire Explorer Scouts alongside Hampshire Scout Network.

When is it?

13th - 21st February 2016 - Half Term week

Who can go?

There are a limited amount of places available to both Explorer Scouts & Scout Network. You will need to be aged 14 - 24 on the 13th February 2016.

What activities? - Skiing/snowboarding (including lessons) -

Cross Country Skiing

- Curling - Sledging -

Snow shoe hiking

Igloo building

Ice skating

Cost?

ÂŁ999 per person. Includes return coach to Adelboden, Switzerland, all activities, indoor accommodation, food, equipment hire, activity lessons, travel insurance (including winter sports) and expedition necker.

When can I book?

Booking is now open and close on 1st July 2014. During this period you must have paid the deposit of ÂŁ100 per person. The balance of the trip fee will be spread over the months leading up to the trip. Places will be on a first come first served basis. A reserve list will be created in the event the trip is oversubscribed.

Do I need to have skiing or snowboarding experience?

You do not need any prior experience for any of the above activities. Lessons will be run for skiing and snowboarding.

How can I get the latest news?

Prior to the booking period being open you can Register Your Interest via the website but also sign up to the Twitter page and Facebook group; details of all are provided below.

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Ferny Crofts Bursary Scheme

What’s it all about ? - Gain outdoor instructor qualifications

- Are you intere sted in outdoor activiti es ? - Do you want to be an instructor ? - Are you consid ering a career in the outdoor industry ? If you answered YES to any of these qu estions, then the Bursar y Scheme could be for you !

- Personal development - Learn how an activity centre is run - Time & support to explore the UK - Achieve NGB Awards - Over 18’s only - 10 months live in on centre - Food and accommodation included - Grants available for training

Do you fit the bi ll ? We’re looking fo r passionate and enthusiastic young people to join the Fern y Crofts Bursary schem e. To find out more about applying, please contact us on 02380 845092, or email bursary@fernyc rofts.org.uk www.facebook.com/Fern yCroftsBursary

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Navigation training day (0900 – 1500)

Adventurous Activity Permit Training – Assessment (Walls & Towers) BCU Foundation Safety & Rescue Training Course

6 July 2014

19-21 September 2014 (arrive Thur eve) 19-21 September 2014 (arrive Thur eve) 19-21 September 2014 (arrive Thur eve) 19-21 September 2014 (arrive Thur eve)

7 September 2014

29 June 2014

Adventurous Activity Permit Training or Assessment – Climbing or Hillwalking Terrain 1 or 2

Single Pitch Award (Climbing) Training or Assessment

Mountain Leader Award Training or Assessment (part 1 of 2) Walking Group Leader Award Training or Assessment

Adventurous Activity Permit Training & Assessment – Traditional Rafting Adventurous Activity Permit Training – Climbing (Walls & Towers) BCU Foundation Safety & Rescue Training Course

7 June 2014

21-22 June 2014

BCU Foundation Safety & Rescue Training Course

1 June 2014

Lakeside, Eastleigh Lakes

£30 per person + BCU registration £275 per person (Hampshire price) £135 per person (Hampshire price) £115 per person (Hampshire price) £95 per person (Hampshire price) North Wales

North Wales

Ferny Crofts

£30 per person

New Forest

TBC

£30 per person + BCU registration Free

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Lakeside, Eastleigh Lakes

£75 per person

£30 per person + BCU registration £30 per person

Activity Leadership Courses 2014

11-12 October 2014

11-12 October 2014 (arrive Fri eve) 11-12 October 2014

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

Single Pitch Award (Climbing) Training or Assessment

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

4-5 October 2014 10-12 October 2014 (arrive Thur eve) 10-12 October 2014 (arrive Thur eve) 10-12 October 2014 (arrive Thur eve) 10-12 October 2014 (arrive Thur eve)

Hillwalking/Climbing Refresher & Experience weekend � NSRA Youth Proficiency Scheme – Shooting

18-21 September 2014 (arrive Fri eve) 26-28 September 2014 Ferny Crofts

Ferny Crofts

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

Ferny Crofts £190 per person for both weekends £90 per person

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South Wales

£60 per person

South Wales

North Wales

£60 per person

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Activity Leadership Courses 2014

If you think you’re up for the challenge come and camp down at Cricket Campsite for an exhilarating zombie camp. This Camp will revolve solely around being in a zombie apocalypse, you will be transported to this era and made to face challenges you would normally encounter along the way. These consist of a zombie attack having to fend them off with a catapult of your creation, and an assault course on the run from a zombie. You will also obviously need supplies on this adventure and again a challenge will be set with the reward of your food. This is a guaranteed weekend of enjoyment, though at the end, your human status can’t be definite. For more information E-mail: zombiecamp@outlook.com

County KUDU

An overnight incident hike “your mission is……………….” Calling all Explorers and Network, this is the last year that the event is going to be held as a joint event, so now is the time to submit your teams ready for September Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st at Queen Elizabeth Country Park. No excuse about not knowing where you need to be, so register your interest now. Go to paul-scouts@live.co.uk to register and receive the paperwork. Let’s make this a joint event to remember. You need to be 14 and over to take part in this event!

Friday 5th - Sunday 7th September 2014 Can you and your Unit afford to miss out on the Explorer Scout and Scout Network event of the year? Take a look around the site to find out more about the weekend in September when over 400 of us will descend on a campsite in Surrey and go to Thorpe Park to have the time of our lives.

Only £45 For more info and booking details please visit:

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SKYWALKERS Itchen South District

Skywalkers is a comprehensive 18 month training course designed for our young members. Once completed scouts are put forward for assessment, if successful they gain their own hillwalking permit. The permit allows them to mountaineer in a group with similarly trained Scouts, without adult supervision. How cool is that! Mark Angel ISMT Training

Skywalkers on Crib Goch, Snowdon.

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