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I’M READY FOR
MY CLOSE UP MY CLOSE UP MY CLOSE UP MY CLOSE UP
Become a video star and promote your Network
The magazine for
Scout Network members June/July 2010
Can you pitch it?
Test your back-to-basics
skills
Arrrr!Talk like a pirate
WILL YOU BE THERE?WILL YOU BE REUNION
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According to the official census of membership, Scout Network numbers are up. Lee Allwood casts his eyes
over this issue of Network, and pens this sober introduction
Hello and welcome to the June/July issue of Network. Summer is here and
hopefully the sun is making your camps and activities even better this year.
This issue contains its fair share of ideas, advice and support starting with
tackling a big issue affecting young adults – alcohol and safe drinking on a
night out.
As the recession has caused belt-tightening and penny-pinching, we look
at cheaper ways to embark upon further or higher education through an
in-depth look at The Open University.
Back to basicsThis month we ask whether core Scouting skills are forgotten when we enter
the Scout Network, and look at practical skills starting with the classic
Icelandic tent. We also keep things light with my top three, and feature
future events.
Film itWe know you love your gizmos, and so a challenge has been set to find the
best video made to publicise Network. Get filming and you could win a free
weekend’s camping.
As ever, this supplement should reflect the things you, the members,
want to see, so please do send reports, articles, photos or suggestions
to scouting.magazine@scouts.org.uk with ‘Network Supplement’
in the subject line.
Raise a glassYour Scout Network TeamAdrian Wray, UK Adviser (Scout Network)
Emma Saunders, Programme and Development Adviser
Contributions to: programme@scouts.org.uk
ADVERTISINGRichard Ellacott richard.ellacott@thinkpublishing.co.uk Tel: 020 8962 1258
Cover photo: Paul Kubalek
Welcome
NEW MEMBERSHIP PACKThe My Scout Network Membership Pack has been updated and adapted so that you can customise it to your Network electronically.
The new pack is available from www.scouts.org.uk/networkmembership and thanks to a Ô wizardÕ can include local information about your Network.
This is a key tool in welcoming new members so download one today.
Contents 4 Drinking safely
The debate kicks off, with your views and practical tips for being responsible with alcohol
7 LeeÕ s top threeGet your baguettes out for National Picnic Day and talk like a pirate
8 Open all hoursWe take a look inside the OU
10 Just askHow Scout Active Support can add value to the Network
12 Never too old to learnPitching Patrol tents should not become a forgotten art
15 Reunion 2010 Take advantage of discounted tickets and get networking
16 Frenetic geneticsDiscover DNA for yourself at Downe Activitiy Centre
17 Network TVSend us your promotional videos
18 Eventful summerFind your festival with our defnitive listings
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4 Network June/July 2010
Continuing our series looking at key health issues affecting young adults today, this issue tackles the topic of alcohol, and drinking responsibly on a night out. Lee Allwood reports
Drinking safely
W hether it’s to celebrate exam
results, a birthday, a Network
social or a fundraiser, almost all
of us will have or soon will find
ourselves on a night out which could include the
consumption of alcohol. An estimated 800,000
people a year are admitted into UK hospitals with
alcohol-related injuries – that’s six per cent of all
admissions. Males aged 15-29 are in the high risk
category for such injuries.
Newspapers are often reporting on accidents
and tragedies involving young people that have
happened as a result of heavy drinking. Indeed,
the fact that these things
happen contribute to society’s
wider perception of young
people as a binge-drinking,
pleasure-seeking good-for-
nothing bunch, and detract
from the good news stories
Scouts seek to promote. Despite
this, it is still possible, and
indeed common, to enjoy a
night out, while drinking alcohol
in a safe and enjoyable way.
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Eight tips for keeping safe1. Food is your friendThe speed at which alcohol gets
into your bloodstream can be
slowed down by eating. Having
something to eat before a night
out will give your stomach a kind
of lining and therefore help
prevent vomiting. The nutrients
your body gets from this food will
help it deal with any hangover
in the morning too.
2. Go it aloneWhen in a large group, buying
rounds can lead to you drinking far
more than you intend to. Why not
try drinking at your own pace and
amount? Rather than be driven
by others.
3. AlternateTry alternating the alcoholic drinks
with soft drinks as you go along.
The extra soft drinks will help
hydrate your body meaning that
your liver has a chance to benefit.
It also means you will have more
energy and better control over
what you are doing.
4. DonÕ t be pressurisedDrinking in a group can often lead
to pressure. High spirits may lead
to friends encouraging each other
to drink too much.
If you don’t want to drink, tell
the truth and say so. Your friends
should respect your honesty and
values, and if they don’t, are they
really your friends?
5. Avoid strong drinksBe aware of the strength of what
you are drinking. Some drinks are
a lot stronger than others, for
example continental beers have
higher alcohol content than lighter
beers.
Also be aware of the measures
you are drinking; choose single
shots with plenty of mixers (coke/
orange/lemonade) rather than
double or triple shots.
6. Keep an eye on your drinks Pay close attention to your drinks.
Don’t put them down where you
can’t see them and don’t line them
up. Instances of drinks being
spiked are becoming more
common and if you are a bit
intoxicated you could leave yourself
vulnerable to this.
7. Get home safely Don’t leave getting home to
chance! Make sure you have
enough money for the cab and
don’t walk home alone as drunken
people are far more open to attack
whether you’re male or female.
Use licensed taxi firms only and
travel with a friend whenever
possible.
8. Drink plenty of water This can make a huge difference
to your morning after. When you
get in, drink at least a pint of water
before going to sleep and have
more when you wake up.
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6 Network June/July 2010
JOIN THE DEBATEAdd your comments online, and start your own discussion. Find us by searching groups for Ô Scout Network SupplementÕ at www.facebook.com
Alcohol and activities don’t mix, especially when you’re responsible
for the safety of young people
We opened up a discussion about alcohol and the Scout Network on the Scout Network Supplement group on Facebook. Here are some of things you had to say
Dan Weaver, Network Commissioner, Derbyshire.[Alcohol] shouldn’t be important, but often it seems
that it is. Most of the big national events feature a bar
and party of some sort in the evening, although some
events are more geared towards being a p*** up
than others.
Remember anyone can go out and get drunk - but
relatively few people are able to take part in the wide
range of adventurous opportunities available through
Network. That is what makes us special and different
to other clubs that might be promoted at uni.
Tristan Davey, Anderida Network, West SussexI don’t believe alcohol consumption is necessary at
Network events, but it certainly helps. We’re currently
trying to get into a strict schedule of meeting every
two weeks; the majority of us wouldn’t be able to
afford expensive activities, and as such going down
the pub can suit anyone’s budget [if not their values].
Dani Nice, Essex/Manchester South NetworkI don’t think there is a pressure to drink, especially not
during the day. Having a drink in the evening is a way
to socialise and relax, but I think it depends on the
people as to how important it is.
Thomas Simpson, Media Secretary, Manchester South NetworkHaving alcohol does certainly allow for more interaction
between people who do not know each other.
Wandering over to a campfire and having a beer
and a chat with someone from another Network
is a good thing. However, I can see alcohol in Network
as a deterrent to new members.
Abby Hussell, Sussex NetworkAs a Network member, I’ve never felt I had to drink
because everyone was forcing me to (apart from the
time a friend told me to try red and white wine
together as I had no rosé... it didn’t taste the same!).
What you think about drink
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Lee’s top three
www.scouts.org.uk/pol for all your programme needs!
If youÕ ve run an activity from LeeÕ s Top Three, send us a pic or add it to the Scout Network Supplement group on Facebook
get in touch
ItÕ s a case of the three Ps in chez Allwood, with an up-and-down
activity, leisurely luncheon and the promise of piratical prattling.
Landlubbers beware!
6 June: National yo-yo dayNot many people know that the earliest
surviving yo-yo dates to 500 BC, where it
was made using terracotta skin disks.
Today the yo-yo is a popular pastime
for people of all ages.
Idea: Yo-yo world cupAs England battle Algeria, and
France take on Uruguay, get into
the spirit of competition by
holding your own yo-yo
tournament. Participants have
to demonstrate common tricks,
and you could also include a
freestyle section to let people
really express themselves!
July: National Picnic MonthThis can mean only one thing…
Hold a Network picnic as a
recruitment event, possibly in a
local park, Scout campsite, or even
at the summit of a mountain.
Idea: Extreme picnicWhat’s the most extreme picnic you
can hold? The extremity could be in
the venue, or in the food you serve
up. Go wild, and remember to send in your
photos to us at
scouting.magazine@scouts.org.uk
ADVANCE WARNING19 September: International Talk Like a Pirate DayWhat started as a meaningless bit of fun
between friends playing racketball (that’s
squash to you and me) has become
a meaningless bit of jocularity and high
dudgeon the world over. If you’ve never
talked like a pirate for a whole day before,
believe me when I say it’s a hoot. Arrrr!
Idea: Pirate gamesAvast ye, and cast your minds back to when
ye were nippers. Recreate the Jolly Roger of
your Beaver Scout days and walk the plank,
climb the rigging and cause general
mischief. Booty-ful!
LeeÕ s top three
Pastimes, picnics and pirates
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Network June/July 2010
Open all hoursWith more than 1.5 million graduates since it opened in 1969, the Open University has become one of BritainÕ s most reputable seats of learning. With its unique distance-learning approach, it offers fantastic opportunities to continue studying when circumstances require you to be in a specific place, which could apply to you. Elis Matthews opens a prospectus to find out more
Growing up, my first recollection of The
Open University (OU) was seeing
adverts for its broadcasts in the small
hours of the morning on the BBC
channels.
It puzzled me as a child why anyone would stay up
so late to watch boring academic programmes;
thus I failed to grasp the exceptional nature of the
OU’s learning methods, which provide access to
higher education to those who are unable to go
down the traditional route.
With the introduction of top-up fees in England
and Wales, university has been out of the price
range of many students, who rely increasingly on
parent’s contributions and part-time jobs just to
get by. The Open University offers an alternative,
as most of its students are in full-time
employment, with over 50,000 sponsored by
their employer. Studying while at work gives you
the chance to retrain, or add to your CV by
gaining formal qualifications that will improve
your prospects.
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Moving with the timesFar removed from the late night broadcasts (which
ceased production in 2006) OU students use the
internet, DVDs and podcasts to access their course
information. Depending on the course, personal
tutors are available face-to-face, over the phone or
online.
As well as a growing reputation for academic
research, the OU has maintained its strong
partnership with the BBC, in more recent years
IN THE OPENEmma Pye, 21, spent two years at a
conventional university and then transferred
to the OU to complete her degree. She said:
‘It was much cheaper with the OU as I could
complete my degree whilst living at home.
Because I wasn’t earning, the OU paid 75%
of my tuition fees, and there was a great
choice of courses. I didn’t have to start my
degree again from scratch. I got credit for
my previous two years of study, so I was able
to finish my degree in a year, studying
full-time.’
Emma achieved a first class honours degree
and is now working in her ‘dream job’ as a
countryside management warden for
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust.
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Open University
Fast facts• Currentlymorethan250,000peoplestudy
withtheOUincludingmorethan20,000
studentsstudyingoverseas.
• TheOUoffers570coursesinmorethan
70subjects.
• Over25,800studentsareunder25.
• Registrationsforthoseaged18-24rose
by36%in2009.
• 59%ofOUundergradshavenoprevious
highereducationqualifications.
• TheOUhasover22,000fansonFacebook
(www.facebook.com/theopenuniversity).
producingCoast,Bang Goes the Theoryand
The Seven Ages of Britain.Thisispartofthe
university’scommitmenttowideningaccessto
education:theiTunesUwebsiteprovidesfreelectures
andcoursecontentandhadits16millionth
downloadinMarch.
Picking your futureWithhundredsofcoursesinover70subjects,
selectinganOUcourseisasdifficultasgoingthrough
UCAS.Ifyou’reinemployment,theremaybea
coursethatlinkstoyourcurrentlineofwork,andyou
shouldmeetwithyourHumanResourcesdepartment
orlinemanagertoseeifthere’sapossibilityofthem
supportingyou.
Get learninGTo start your learning quest, or request a prospectus, go to www.open.ac.uk or follow @OpenUniversity on Twitter.
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ThefinancialadvantageofchoosingTheOpen
Universitycanbeconsiderable.Thetypicalcostfor
aBA/BSc(Hons)is£3,600-£4,890comparedwiththe
averagestudentdebtof£23,000.Thisisperhapswhy
theOUsawa36%increaseincourseregistrations
amongst18-24yearoldsin2009,comparedtothe
sametimein2008.
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10 Network June/July 2010
Just askDo you need more adult help? Are there skills
missing from your Network? Have you got
enough money? Do you want to get involved
in new projects? Then read on for more
information about Scout Active Support
What is Scout Active Support?Scout Active Support is a way for adults to provide
support to local Scouting in a flexible way that suits
them. Scout Active Support is divided into Units. A
Scout Active Support Unit is based at Scout Group,
District or County level. There can be more than one
Unit at each level.
How is a Scout Active Support Unit set up and utilised?The responsible Commissioner must appoint a Scout
Active Support Manager when he or she has
identified as needing support within the Group,
District or County.
The function of the Unit should ideally link to
the Group, District or County Development Plan.
A service agreement should be written that lays out
the support that the Unit will provide over the
coming 12 months such as covering leader absence,
supporting international expeditions, and the
support the Group, District or County will
provide to the Unit (such as provide first aid
training, pay membership fees and so on).
Group Scout Leader, District Commissioner,
County Commissioner or nominee
Scout Active Support Manager
Scout Active Support CoordinatorScout Active Support Coordinator
Scout Active Support Unit
Active Support Units could pass on
specialist skills, eg sailing, to a Network
– The expert advice of a Scout Active
Support Unit could help your Network get abroad
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YOU NEED UNITSContacting your County Commissioner or Network Commissioner regarding any local Scout Active Support Units is probably the quickest route to the Scout Active Support Manager. If no Unit exists, this may prompt the CC to start a new Unit to support your need.
For more information, see www.scouts.org.uk/activesupport
If you have any good news about your partnership with a Scout Active Support Unit, we would love to hear about it. Please email active.support@scouts.org.uk
Scout Active Support Scout Active Support
Being in Scout Active Support
doesn’t mean an end
to adventure!
How can Scout Active Support help a Scout Network?A Scout Active Support Unit could do anything that
supports Scouting. It is a way for adults to volunteer
some time to Scouting in a flexible way that suits them.
The ways that Scout Active Support can aid Network
are almost endless; below are a few examples.
Going abroadMembers of a Scout Network are planning an
international expedition. The County Scout Active
Support Unit could support them in planning the trip,
including fundraising.
Skilling up Networks A Scout Active Support Unit in one County could
provide opportunities for Networks across several to
gain experience of water activities by coordinating six
training sessions annually.
Out of hoursA Scout Active Support Unit could work with Networks
in the County to coordinate events outside of usual
meeting times specifically for Network members.
Rota rescueA Scout Active Support Unit could be a source of extra
adult help in the absence of the Network leader, or
teach skills that the existing membership do not hold,
such as pioneering.
What else can a Scout Active Support Unit offer?Scout Active Support is another option for young
people to become involved in over the age of 18. Scout
Network offers access to the higher level awards, such
as the Queen’s Scout Award, but joining a local Scout
Active Support Unit presents you with a choice to give
something back to Scouting and perhaps remain
involved with supporting your old Explorer Unit or
Scout Group on a flexible basis.
Scout Active Support can work both ways: if you’re
looking to get involved with a project, there might be a
Scout Active Support Unit based at a local campsite
looking for extra manpower to finish a building project.
Scout Active Support Units are great contacts for
passing on traditional Scouting skills which you may not
have yourself. They could be a good source of local
history knowledge, and be able to deliver programme
on a range of subjects, increasing the variety you can
offer in the programme.
A Scout Active Support Unit could offer you support
during a camp, doing backwoods cooking, conservation
projects or providing administrative support. Find out
how a local Unit can support your Scout Network.
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12 Network June/July 2010
Never too old to learn In the younger sections,
huge emphasis is placed on learning the fundamental traditions of outdoor skills
and campcraft. But how much of these are put
into practice in the Scout Network? Lee Allwood
assesses whether Scouting skills are up to scratch as he
heads for the woods
A different type of Icelandic
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H opefully our journey through Scouting is
one of fantastic enjoyment and fun, but
also of self-development and learning. As
Members move from Beavers to Cubs to
Scouts, they are moving though the progressive training
programme and learning
as they go.
The challenge can sometimes be carrying on that
learning in Explorers and the Scout Network. The Scout
section Programme aims to be 50 per cent outdoors,
so the chances are a lot of these lessons will centre on
camping. But with the onset of adulthood and the
independence it brings, do we limit the type of camping
we choose when it’s down to us to organise ourselves?
How camp is your Network?Think back to your last Network camp. How did it
compare to a Scout or Explorer Camp?
Of course there will be key differences: I’m sure a tent
inspection at 7am wouldn’t go down too well on
a Network camp. However there are some standards
and skills that we should take with us into the final
youth section.
Pop-up tents vs glampingFor a large number of 18-25 year olds, the summer
brings a huge amount of opportunity to camp
outdoors, through festivals like Leeds, V and Bestival.
Glastonbury Festival alone will see around 140,000
people camping over a weekend – but is this camping
by Scout standards, or is it simply throwing up a flimsy
tent and existing for 48 hours?
Conversely, the surge in interest of so-called
‘glamping’ has made a weekend on a campsite more
like a film premiere than a back-to-nature experience.
Tents replete with fridges, beds and hair straighteners
have become the fashion, but is this camping at all?
Do either of these sound like your last Network camp,
or do you hold true to the simple living that B-P
promoted? To this end, we thought we would give
some prominence to traditional Scouting skills that time
might have forgotten, to encourage Network camps
to get in touch with their roots.
Pitching your tentTraditionally the Icelandic Patrol tent has been the tent
of choice for most Scout Troops. Durable, warm and
large enough to sleep a patrol of six or more Scouts,
what it lacks in 21st century style it makes up for
in practicality.
In April, the most famous thing Icelandic was the
volcanic ash cloud that grounded flights across Europe,
but whereas that will soon be a passing memory, the
Icelandic tent is here to stay. Will you remember how
to pitch it? Here’s our top five tips, we’ll leave you
to practise the rest.
How to pitch an Icelandic1. Select a suitable, flat site, with no sharp objects
sticking out. Remember, what might look like a small
and insignificant bump beforehand, might be a lot
more uncomfortable when you’re trying to sleep on
it. Also, ensure that the door of the tent doesn’t face
the prevailing wind. >>
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Share your skillsIf youÕ re a Network that prides itself on back-to-basics knowhow, tell us your trade secrets. Get in touch at scouting.magazine@scouts.org.uk or the Scout Network Supplement group on Facebook
>>
Never too old to learn
New books Scouting Skills and Nights Away can help you rediscover key camping skills.
Get them from www.scouts.org.uk/shop
2. Before going gung-ho and pitching the
tent, take a good look at what it looks
like packed in the valise (bag). That way
you stand a chance of getting it back
in at the end of the camp.
3. Pitch with the doors still laced. It will
be easier to peg out and retain its
shape better.
4. Once your tent is up, tighten the main
guys to hold it straight – if you have done
everything correctly, your tent will stand
with just these four guys. (Make sure
they aren’t tangled or twisted round
the dollies.)
5. When pegging out the guy lines at the
sides and corners, follow the seams
on the flysheet, and place the pegs
in a straight line. Neatness is king!
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Reunion 2010 Ð get networking!Where can you see John LennonÕ s Rolls Royce, the worldÕ s oldest Cub Scout and the hallowed Gilwell Park campfire circle? It could only be Gilwell Reunion. Jess Kelly runs through the highlights of this yearÕ s event
Bookings are now open for this
year’s 84th Gilwell Reunion
event, held at Gilwell Park
over the weekend of the 3-5
September. The event has changed over
the last few years and so we thought
now would be a good time to provide an
update.
The event is now open to all adults
within Scouting and not just those who
have gained their Wood Badge and with
more and more Network members
attending there is plenty of socialising
to be done. There is also the added
advantage of a reduced ticket price
for Network members attending so get
online and book your place now.
WhatÕ s it all for?The event has different elements:
Entertainment. A great opportunity to
socialise and have fun, with three
entertainment venues open each
evening, two bars and themes so you can
dress up too!
Saturday programme. This is all about
supporting the sections, with bases and
stands full of information and new ideas.
Sunday programme. This is all about
supporting the individual and so we are
offering workshops, training, activities
and practical skills sessions. It’s a real
chance for everyone to learn something
new, try a new activity or share their
ideas and skills.
Over the weekend there is also the
opportunity to meet some of the trustees
and the UK Chief Commissioner and his
team.
Be a part of itAs well as encouraging adults to attend
we are also looking for people to help
with the programme, so if you have any
activity providers, Scout Active Support
Units with unique skills or just something
interesting to share, get in touch.
www.scouts.org.uk/reunion or email
gilwell.reunion@scouts.org.uk
Events
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16 Network June/July 2010
Frenetic genetics
Downe Network
Activity camp.
27-30 August 2010
ItÕ s often said that once bitten, Scouting is in your DNA. Now, thanks to Downe Scout Activity Centre, DNA is set to be firmly in Scouting, writes Hannah Lee
I f exchange rates, airline strikes and the after-
effects of the recession have got you counting
the coppers, why not look a little closer to home
for your summer adventure?
Downe Scout Activity Centre in Kent, only 16 miles
from London, is running the first DNA (Downe Network
Activity camp) this August bank holiday. Will you be
one of the privileged few that will be able to say
‘I was there’?
Exclusively for Network members, DNA will offer
loads of activities from zip wires to high ropes,
inflatables to archery. There will be more than enough
fun challenges to keep you busy throughout the
weekend. Of course, the excitement doesn’t let up in
the evening and we’ve organised an array of discos,
games, fancy dress competitions and on-site bar. All
this just £50 for the whole weekend!
The small printAttendees must be 18 or over at the start of the event
and hold a valid/current criminal records check. Your
Network can’t come along but you’d still like to?
No problem! Just let us know, pack your
tent and join us anyway! Groups or
individuals who wish to make a
summer holiday of it and either
turn up early or stay longer at
the centre can do so – just place
a separate booking directly with
Downe, and of course let us
know if you have any questions.
Count me inLimited spaces are still available – book now to avoid
disappointment.
REGISTRATIONGo to www.scouts.org.uk/dna to download your booking form and send with £5 deposit per person. Email any questions to dna@scout.org.uk
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Faith and awareness events for August/SeptemberAugust 5 Raksha Bandhan
(Hindu)
11 First day of Ramadan
(Muslim)
12 International
Youth Day
15 Assumption of
Blessed Virgin Mary
(Christian)
26 Women’s Equality Day
(USA)
September 1 Installation of Sikh
Scripture in Harmandir
Sahib (Sikh)
8 International Literacy Day
9 Rosh Hashanah (Jewish
New Year)
10 Eid Al-Fittr (Muslim)
18 Yom Kippur/Day of
Atonement (Jewish)
21 International Day of Peace
22 World Car Free Day
23 Start of Succot (Jewish)
23 Ganesh Chaturthi (Hindu)
Network TVWith many Networks using mobile phones, digital cameras and social networks to publicise their adventures, video has a major role to play in attracting new members to Scouting and correcting perceptions. ThatÕ s why weÕ re launching a Network video competition
A report by a 15-year-old
intern last year caused a bit
of a media furore, as
Matthew Robson claimed that
teenagers consumed YouTube and
Facebook more than TV and radio.
His views, though largely personal
and taken from his circle of friends,
led to marketing analysts thinking
again about how they communicate
with young people, to get their
messages across.
In Scouting, we face the
challenge of competing with
manufacturers and big business to
get our image of fun and adventure
through an already crowded
marketplace. But video-sharing
websites and social networks have
a part to play, and a well crafted
and eye-popping video could be
the tool you need to grow your
Network even more.
Here’s what you need to do to
enter our latest competition:
1. Get together as a Network and
plan your video. Aim for it not to
last more than three minutes.
What do you want to say? What
images or style will you use?
2. Get everything you need sorted
to shoot your video. Props,
people, the right setting, backing
music, etc. Set the date, and
make sure everybody shows up.
3. Find the right person to edit your
video. Someone with access to a
media suite, or a media
production student at the nearest
uni/college.
4. Put the finishing touches to it,
and upload it to your Facebook
page/YouTube channel. Don’t
forget to send a link to us at
programme@scouts.org.uk
so we can add it to
www.scouts.org.uk/tv – the
official Scout Association
YouTube channel.
The prizeThe video judged to be the best will win two nightsÕ free camping for the Network at one of the five national Scout Activity Centres*.Terms and conditions* The prize can be claimed by arrangement with your chosen centre (from Gilwell Park, Ferny Crofts, Downe, Youlbury and Hawkhirst) for up to 30 people. The offer does not include activity fees and is for camping only. www.scouts.org.uk/sac
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18 Network June/July 2010
With intense walking events and laid back camping, thereÕ s plenty to get excited about across the country in Network this season. All thatÕ s missing is your attendance
June
MAD UK. 25 – 27 June. Basildon, Essex.
Weekend Network camp.
www.essexscouts.org.uk/mad
July
Sun Run.2 – 4 July. Cheltenham,
Gloucestershire. Mammoth
walking event and festival.
www.sr-mc.co.uk
Dragnet.2 – 4 July. Cumbria.
Overnight challenge hike.
www.dragnet.org.uk
World Scout Moot*.27 July – 7 August. Kenya.
First World Moot in Africa
August
Chamboree.31 July – 7 August. Cheshire.
International Jamboree.
www.chamboree2010.co.uk
V Festival.20 – 22 August. Chelmsford,
Essex.
Volunteer with v, get in free.
www.vinspired.com/summerofgive
DNA*.27 – 30 August. Downe, Kent.
See page 16.
www.scouts.org.uk/dna
September
Gilwell Reunion*.3 – 5 September. Gilwell Park,
London. See page 15.
www.scouts.org.uk/reunion
Theme Park Camp.3 – 5 September. Surrey.
www.summitnetwork.org.uk
Intense.10 – 12 September. Woodhouse
Park, Bristol.
www.avonscouts.org.uk/intense
ANy more?If you know of any events that are open to any member of the Scout Network, contact us to publicise them in the supplement.Unless starred (*) Events listed here are not formally endorsed by The Scout Association and UK Headquarters takes no organisational responsibility for these events.
AdvANce NoticeNext summer, Inter-net will launch. ItÕ s a week-long Network-only camp in Berkshire, and the first event of its kind anywhere in the UK. EveryoneÕ s invited, including Network age Rover Scouts from abroad.
The organisers are promising Ô quirky twists, gold standard activities and the added bonus of a 48 hour experience that youÕ ll be talking about for years to come.Õ
ThereÕ s a £20 early bird discount if you pay your deposit by 30 June 2010. The total fee is £260, and all the other information is at www.inter-net.org.uk
eventful summer
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ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: CANOEING • CLIMBING • COASTEERING
GORGE WALKING • KAYAKING • SURFING • CAVING • WHITE WATER RAFTING
TEAM BUILDING • ASSAULT COURSE/ LOW ROPES • FIELD SKILLS
Nant Y Pobty Farm Coed Y Bryn, Llandysul Ceradigion, SA44 5LQ
Phone: 07787123761 fun@adventurebeyond.co.ukwww.adventurebeyond.co.uk
Adventure Beyond is a family run centre
based in West Wales. We have venues and camping or bunk house accommodation
in St Davids, Cardigan Bay, Brecon Beacons.
Jethro MooreAdventure Beyond
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