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Candle timeNetwork’s tenth Birthday

is coming

The magazine for

Scout Network members

October/November 2011

Who’s going to Roverway?EPIC FINN

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Despite being a shorter-than-normal edition, there is still a lot going in the world of Scout Network, writes Emma Saunders

Check out the booklet of activity ideas to support Our Sporting Adventure, a

UK-wide competition designed to get you inspired by the Olympic and

Paralympic values. It runs from January to September 2012, so there is plenty

of time for everyone to get involved. Even if you don’t want to compete, you

may find some fun and exciting programme ideas that you would like

to try out with other Networks in your area.

Stick your oar inAlong with that resource we also have some questions to ask, with

suggested methods of how you might ask them. Why are you a member of

Scout Network? What do you enjoy? What do we need to improve to grow

the section? Most importantly, what’s the unique selling point of Network?

I can’t wait to see what sort of feedback you give us.

Happy birthday to usWith 2012 seeing the tenth anniversary of the introduction of Explorer

Scouts and Network, it’s going to be a busy year. The December/January

issue of Network will commemorate the first ten years, as well as offer ideas

of how to celebrate.

Ideas overload

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Cover image: Matsku Salminen

For ease of reading, this supplement refers to all variations of ‘county’ groupings simply as County.

You can read all the section supplements, and the main magazine, online at www.scouts.org.uk/magazine

Despite being a shorter-than-normal edition, there is still a lot going in the world of Scout Network, writes

GET THE CANDLES OUTDon’t forget 2012 is the tenth birthday of the Explorer and Network sections. We’ll be introducing a commemorative badge and holding events at our national centres. Turn to page 6for more information.

Faith and awareness events December/ January

December 1 World AIDS Day 2 International Day for the Abolition of Slavery 3 International Day of Persons with Disabilities 5 International Volunteer Day 5 Ashura (Muslim) 8 Bodhi Day – Rohatsu

(Buddhist) 10 International Human Rights Day21-27 Hanukkah (Jewish) 25 Christmas Day (Christian)

January 1 New Year’s Day 4 World Braille Day 5 Birthday of Guru Gobind Singh (Sikh)

7 Christmas (Orthodox Christian) 6 Epiphany (Christian) 9 Mahayana New Year (Buddhist) 15 World Religion Day (Baha’i) 20 Tu B’shvat (Jewish) 23 Chinese New Year 27 Holocaust Memorial Day

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News and updatesThe latest soundings from the Headquarters team, dates for your diary and chances to get involved. If you’ve got news, spread it via programme@scouts.org.uk

Network members enjoy Bear Island escapade It was a weekend they’ll never forget for eight members of Scout Networks who got to take part in the Chief Scout’s Survival Camp on a wet and windy August weekend.

Picked because of their success in gaining the Queen’s Scout Award, the lucky few descended on Bear’s castaway home in Wales, where they were treated to cliff-face abseiling, climbing and a masterclass in rabbit-skinning from Bear’s fellow survival expert, Woody.

Becky Alexander from Essex gained a lot from the experience. ‘It was great to learn first-hand from survival experts like Bear and Woody. We got a sample of true Welsh weather, wet and windy, but it didn’t stop our fun.’

George, 19, from Oxfordshire said ‘It was a great weekend. I wish we could go back next year!’

Early on the Sunday morning, the Chief Scout led all the Queen’s Scouts to the shore for a bracing dip in the sea. ‘He said it was warm’ said Wrexham member Suzie Gregory, ‘…but he lied!’

REACH THE TOP!Resources to help participants gain

the Queen’s Scout Award are available

free at www.scouts.org.uk/qsa

Challenge yourself

If you’re yet to don the lycra and get active for Scouting, perhaps now is the time to say ‘enough is enough’ and sign up for a challenge event. Not only will you raise money for The Scout Association, allowing more young people to have the adventures you enjoyed, but you’ll be getting fi t and meeting new people.

There are loads of events you can sign up for, from the Steeplechase in Norfolk to the Santa Dash 5k in Liverpool. Go to www.scouts.org.uk/challengeevents to pick yours.

yourself

Even our very own Emma Saunders recently

ran a 10k for Scouting, so you can too!

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Post Jamboree blues?Join the next international adventure, says James Wilson

The summer has drawn to a close and the sun

has set on the 22nd World Scout Jamboree.

However, a new international opportunity

awaits in the form of Roverway 2012. We are

looking for Network age participants and IST members

to join the UK Contingent.

What is Roverway?Roverway is a joint Scout and Guide event for

participants aged 16 to 22 and IST (International Service

Team) members aged 22+ organised by the Scouts and

Guides of Finland. The nine-day event takes place from

20-28 July 2012 and includes two main parts; paths and

camp.

There are over 50 paths to choose from which will

see participants exploring the stunning Finnish

landscape, taking part in exciting activities,

experiencing different cultures and meeting Scouts

and Guides from around the world. It will be a truly

memorable adventure.

The remainder of Roverway will be held at Evo

Campsite, where the IST will have built the

infrastructure and be ready to lead a number of

challenging activities including tree-top cafes, kayaking,

survival nights and much more.

‘I visited Finland for the Heads of Contingent

meeting earlier this year,’ says UK Scout Contingent

Leader Richard Taylor. ‘The campsite is truly stunning,

set between freshwater lakes and tall pine forests.

It’s the perfect setting for a real Finnish camping

experience. The paths look amazing and will give

participants real adventures. It’s shaping up to

be the best Roverway yet.’

About the UK ContingentIf you attend Roverway 2012 you will become part of

the UK Contingent. The cost of the event will cover all

aspects of the experience including a number of

briefing weekends, UK Contingent-branded kit,

a pre-Roverway event and optional post-Roverway

bolt-ons (so you can extend your trip further). There

will be two travel options to choose from so you can

tailor the trip to your needs and budget.

Click onRegistration opens on 1 October 2011. Visit www.scouts.org.uk/roverway for more information about Roverway, registration and event fees. You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter.

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Ten and counting

2012 marks ten years of the Explorer Scout and Scout Network sections, and there are several ways to get involved

To celebrate a decade of the two newest

sections, a special badge is being produced.

We want you to have a say in the final

design, which will be available to stitch onto

your uniform in December.

Go online to www.scouts.org.uk/network10 where

you can see the designs and vote for your favourite.

Celebrate good timesWe’d also like to hear what you’re cooking up to

celebrate this momentous milestone for Network. Are

you supersizing an event, launching a challenge or

going somewhere new? The next issue of Network will

be a special birthday edition, so if you’re planning

something of note, let us know right now so we can

share details with other Networks.

Similarly, if you have special memories of the first ten

years that would make a good story, tell us about them.

Share via the Scout Network Facebook page

(www.facebook.com/scoutnetwork) or email

programme@scouts.org.uk

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THE OFFICIAL SCOUT SHOP.

2011 © C

opyright The Scout Association

Charity no. 306101 (England and W

ales) and SCO

38437 (Scotland)

NEW!

tel: 01903 766 921

THE OFFICIAL SCOUT SHOP.The new i.Scout clothing is stylish yet practical

Chief Scout in the Making T-shirt104190Size: S - XXL

£9.00

i.Scout printed hoodie101044Size: S - XXL

£23.50

To order go online www.scouts.org.uk/shop2011 © Copyright The Scout Association Charity no. 306101 (England and Wales) and SCO38437 (Scotland)

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