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Author: Martin Steers

Reunion 2017 – Our Advertisers and Sponsors

Events, Reunion
Our FM broadcast at Reunion 2017 would not have been possible without the support of our adveristers and sponsors to help cover the costs. We wish to thank them all for their help and support, and would recommend you take a look at who they are and what they have to offer your Scouting experience. Norjam 2018 - Weather Sponsor Norfolk Scout and Guides Jamboree 11th to 18th August 2018 http://www.norjam.org.uk/ Beaudesert - Advert Beaudesert Activity Centre catering for Scouts, Guides & other Youth Organisations http://www.beaudesert.org/ Glasgow Scout Shop - Advert Glasgow Scout Shop for all your Scouting and adventure needs - local, national or interational http://www.glasgowscoutshop.com/ Run To The Fun - Advert Run To The Fun the Devon Scout Jamboree 29th July...
World Scout Conference gives Craig Turpie the big job

World Scout Conference gives Craig Turpie the big job

WOSM
The 41st World Scout Conference recently took place in Baku, Azerbaijan from 14th to 18th August. The conference is open to up to six delegates from each National Scout Organisation, whether they be a single, recognised National Scout Association, such as TSA, or a federation where there are multiple National organisations in the one country, such as in France or Belgium. The conference considered the election of the 12-member World Scout Committee for a three-year term. UK Commissioner for Programme, Craig Turpie, was elected, and subsequently chosen by the incoming committee to be its Chairman. Craig takes over from chairman João Armando Gonçalves. Craig was elected to the Committee for his second term. He is the first Briton in the Chairman role since former Chief Scout Sir William Glad...
Reunion 2017 – Caravan Badge

Reunion 2017 – Caravan Badge

Reunion
Our Reunion 2017 Caravan badge is here! A massive thank you goes to our partner Karuna Badges (http://www.karunabadges.com)  for producing the badges, they look absolutely fantastic. The badges have been created as part of the fundraising campaign for our new mobile studio, and thanks to Karuna Badges we have a limited number available to buy at Reunion 2017 for £3 each. Just come and find us on the camp square to say hello, see what we are all about and get your very own badge.   In additon to our badges, if you use the discount code "SCOUTRADIO" when shopping on http://www.karunabadges.com you can get 10% off.
Reunion 2017 – Scout Radio at Gilwell Reunion

Reunion 2017 – Scout Radio at Gilwell Reunion

Reunion
Scout Radio returns to Gilwell Reunion once again in 2017 - this time, we're bigger and better than ever with a full FM radio station you can tune into! Scout Radio will be broadcasting on 87.9fm and online, from Friday afternoon to Sunday afternoon providing coverage of the entire event. So remember to pack a radio and some batteries, tune in and get involved for a great Reunion. Come see us in the camp square to find out about us, and what we can do for your group or event. Follow us on social media to get regular updates of our coverage, and head to scoutradio.org.uk/reunion for listen again and more.
London Pride 2017

London Pride 2017

FLAGS
https://scout.radio/play/scout-radio-at-london-pride-2017/ The Scout Association headed to London Pride 2017 to celebrate the diversity and inclusively of modern scouting, parading the route alongside 300 other groups and organisations, to crowds in the millions, the great sunshine really provided the best environment to be welcomed, cheered and celebrated along by the fantastic crowd. But how important is for the Scout Association to attend pride and what is the benefit? "it give the Public the opportunity to see that we are open and inclusive to everybody and show scouting in a positive note" Robert Pickess - Scout Association London Pride Coordinator "it shows that we will take anybody in and we are not going segregate people" Charlie - Young Leader "its a great celebration of diver...
OxonJam 2017: Best bits from Out & About

OxonJam 2017: Best bits from Out & About

Jam FM, OxonJam
[soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/327036741" params="color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%" height="166" iframe="true" /] Listen to highlights from the Out and About show at OxonJam. This is the show that gets to the heart of what the young people are enjoying around the camp site. Our presenters Joe, Alice and Jemma connect LIVE to our on air studio with Alex and speak to the Scouts about their experiences, what they’re doing at that moment and get real reaction to the adventure at the Jamboree. At OxonJam Out and About visited as many activities as possible, heard from UK Chief Commissioner Tim Kidd, and even had a go in the roller disco to share the experience with those wh...
Amir Cheema, the new UK Commissioner for Adult Support

Amir Cheema, the new UK Commissioner for Adult Support

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[soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/323603949" params="color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%" height="166" iframe="true" /] Scout Radio caught up with Amir Cheema at Summit17 back at the start of April, the recently appointed UK Commissioner for Adult Support, to hear his thoughts on his new role and what he hoped to achieve in the role. "We need to understand, where is it that we: need to make improvements? Keep doing the fantastic things we are doing?... and make tweaks to ensure adults run a fantastic programme?" Amir highlighted the need to be in "listening mode" in the role of adult support and praised the work of the adults volunteers who help to lead and develop the progra...

Scouts say ‘Jambo’ to UK Eurovision hopeful Lucie Jones

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Scouts across the UK and the rest of the world are saying a massive 'Jambo' and good luck to Lucie Jones, the UK's entry in the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest. Lucie is known across the Scouting world as part of the group 'The Adventure' who sung 'Jambo' the official song for the World Scout Jamboree 2007. The song was performed several times during the Jamboree and was even released in the UK charts, that summer making the top 100. Lucie was involved in Scouting in Wales being an explorer and even performing in the Cardiff Scout's and Guide's Gangshow. Since then she auditioned for Xfactor which saw her progress through to the live shows, loosing out in week 5 against Jedward. Following Xfactor she has had a career that has spanned the TV and Stage with performances in Les Miserables, Th...