Martin Steers, Author at Scout Radio

Mar142016 by Martin SteersNo Comments

In Conversation With Matt Hyde: Vodafone partnership

[soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/251692803" params="color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%" height="166" iframe="true" /] Martin caught up with Matt Hyde to discuss The Scout Association's partnership with Vodafone, the involvement of vlogger Alfie Deyes, and how this new relationship will benefit members of The Scout Association. "This is the biggest corporate partnership we've ever had as an association" It is hoped that the Vodafone partnership will not just be financially beneficial, but also provide resources to Scout groups and more of these available digitally, as well as opening up Scouting to new audiences and encouraging volunteering. Matt also explains how this Voda...

Feb262016 by Martin SteersNo Comments

In Conversation With: Matt Hyde: UK Chief Commissioner handover

In Conversation With, News

This episode of ‘in conversation with’ saw Scout Radio talk to the Chief Executive for the Scout Association Matt Hyde. Team leader Martin caught up with him to find out his views on the transition from the outgoing Chief Commissioner Wayne Bulpitt and his successor Tim Kidd. [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/249020650" params="color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%" height="166" iframe="true" /] Matt paid his respects to the great and impressive work Wayne has made since his appointment in May 2009 and also the work achieved in his previous roles: Wayne, in the last seven years, has been central to the growth and change of the movement. Moreover, Matt later talked about his vi...

Feb192016 by Martin SteersNo Comments

In Conversation With Matt Hyde – Why Does TSA Seem To Be Fascinated With Demographic Data

In Conversation With

It's census time in Scouting, with lots of boxes and numbers that need to be filled full of information. Some leaders do question why the Association seems to have an obsession with demographics and statistics - especially when most of the young people either don't understand or relate to the terms used. [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/247907032" params="color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%" height="166" iframe="true" /] Matt Hyde, chief executive, of the Scout Association told Scout Radio he had seen this conversation thread on 1st Facebook, which he admitted he regularly looks at. Its fantastic that young people.. wouldn't view others by their race or what have you, tha...

Jan112016 by Martin SteersNo Comments

In Conversation With… Matt Hyde

In Conversation With

January 2016 sees our next In Conversation With, and with Scouting Chief Exec - Matt Hyde. We will get the answers to your questions, if you have a question please send it to [email protected] by the 27th of January. The interview will be broadcast on Scout Radio across February, uploaded as a podcast and also you will be able listen to it at www.scoutradio.org.uk/questions

Nov102015 by Martin SteersNo Comments

Scout Scotland #YouthApproved

Scotland

In the spirit of young people taking the initiative and responsibility for having a voice the Annual review and AGM for Scout Scotland was organised by Ross Cooty, a 17 year old Explorer. [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/232476803" params="color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%" height="166" iframe="true" /] He told Scout Radio that the event had a number of aims. The annual review being an opportunity to look back at the Scouting year in Scotland and what has been achieved , as well as AGM and workshops on activities in Scout Scotland. Ross had a clear message about what his hopes for the coming year are: Looking at the year ahead I’d really like to see more young people i...

Nov22015 by Martin SteersNo Comments

Scarefest2015: Whats it all about?

Scarefest

Scarefest 2015 was hosted at Gilwell Park for the second year, it was an opportunity for Scouts and Explorers to try all sorts of adventurous activities in the dark and of course with a special spooky twist for Halloween. [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/231205951" params="color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%" height="166" iframe="true" /] With some freak weather covering the park with thick fog, the stage was set for a fun filled and thoroughly creepy weekend! The Explorers from 2nd Stretham Hill told us they felt like it was a festival for Halloween. Sarah from Scout Radio caught up with Scarefest’s organiser Chris Vickers ,he wanted to thank all the volunteers who have ...

Oct302015 by Martin SteersNo Comments

Scarefest2015: Listen again to the Takeover

Scarefest

All weekend we are broadcasting shows presented by the Scouts at Scarefest 2015, listen again to all the shows below! [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/playlists/160538438" params="color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%" height="450" iframe="true" /]

Oct302015 by Martin SteersNo Comments

Scarefest2015: Live from the event, have your own show!

Scarefest

Scout Radio broadcasting live from Scarefest 2015! We are broadcasting live throughout the weekend from our website www.scoutradio.org.uk, TuneIn Smart Phone App (Search "Scout Radio") and from the Camp Square. Come along and have your own mini radio show with the takeover, running during the activity times: Friday Night 7:30pm - 10pm Saturday 10:30am - 5pm Saturday Night 6:30pm - 10:30pm Sunday 9:30am - 12:30pm The Studio to come and have a look, have a show or book a slot is in the Camp Square in the building next to the providore. All shows will be broadcast live, and you will be able to listen to them again after the event at www.scoutradio.org.uk/scarefest Keep an eye on our Facebook and Twitter account for pictures, updates and more! Have a fantasticly Spooky Scarefest and Hall...

Oct22015 by Martin SteersNo Comments

A Million Hands: Dementia

Million Hands, Reunion

We find out more about Dementia as one of the four chosen issues for the community impact project A Million Hands, Becky from the community impact group spoke to Scout Radios Adam at Gilwell Reunion to explain more. [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/226603503" params="color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%" height="166" iframe="true" /] Dementia might not seem the obvious choice that may have been chosen by young people as one of the impact areas, but Becky explains that. "it makes perfect sense, Dementia is increasing common and effecting more and more people" The impact of Dementia is more than just those that suffer from it, but it effect all those around them, their friends...

Sep282015 by Martin SteersNo Comments

Reunion 2015: Tesco Eat Happy

Reunion

Scout Radio talked to Tesco, a key corporate partner of The Scout Association to find out about their latest project 'Eat Happy' which aims to give children the knowledge and skills they need to have a happy and healthy relationship with food. Alice spoke to Michelle, a community champion for Tesco who told us more about the project. A lot of young people don't actually know where their food comes from, they don't know that eggs come from chickens, milk comes from cows, it all comes from the supermarket, so they're learning the origins of their food. [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/225777167" params="color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%" height="166" iframe="true" /] Whilst...