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Aug92016 by Roger ThorneNo Comments

EIJ 2016 – Jam FM

Essex, Essex International Jamboree, Events, Jamboree, News

Held near Chelmsford, the Essex International Janboree is the biggest Scout & Guide event in the UK this year with more than 6,500 young people attending along with their Leaders and almost 2000 staff. Over 100 activities were provided on site to participants who came from 32 countries. Scout Radio was again on site providing a vibrant and exciting radio station throughout the event from a studio in the “village” at the centre of things. When Scouts and Guides from more than 30 countries arrived JAM FM was already on air and rapidly becoming the soundtrack to the Jamboree. Using the latest developments in the Scout Radio studio equipment JAM FM broadcast for eight days with live programmes from 6am until midnight. Alongside studio based output were outside broadcasts from all the ac...

May292016 by Scott RobinsonNo Comments

Walesby Forest 2016 – Takeover Listen Again

Cubs100, Nottinghamshire, Walesby Forest

A fantastic weekend at Walesby Forest - Cubs 100 involved the young people having the opportunity to present their own mini shows on Scout Radio live across the site and online. Those Takeover shows saw the young people talk about all their experiences of the event and scouting. Listen again to the shows here: [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/playlists/229069330" params="color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%" height="450" iframe="true" /]

May292016 by Martin SteersNo Comments

Marra 2016 – Takeover Listen Again

Marra, Northumberland

A fantastic weekend at Wild West Marra 2016 involved the young people having the opportunity to present their own mini shows on Scout Radio live across the site and online. Those Takeover shows saw the young people talk about all their experiences of the event and scouting. Listen again to the shows here: [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/playlists/229012683" params="color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%" height="450" iframe="true" /]

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...

Aug162015 by Martin SteersNo Comments

WSJ2015: Unit 59 HELP!

Cumbria, WSJ

We spoke to Unit 59 HELP! Cumbria Scouts and Girl Guiding Merseyside at the World Scout Jamboree to find out if they were having a good time. [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/219484455" params="color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%" height="166" iframe="true" /] They where having a great experience at the Jamboree and really enjoying the site, the international aspects of the event and sharing skills and stash with others. "its such a cool site... the whole idea of it is really good" "being able to witness all the diversity of all the world and be able to make friends with people from anywhere" They would recommend the World Jamboree experience to fellow scouts and went on ...

Aug152015 by Martin SteersNo Comments

WSJ2015: Unit 35 Suffolk

Suffolk, WSJ

We interviewed Megan, Matt and Joe from the Suffolk Unit 35 to the World Scout Jamboree whilst they were in a paddling pool! They spoke to us about their adventures and the story behind their "unit name" [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/219336767" params="color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%" height="166" iframe="true" /] Their Jamboree experience has been very exciting meeting new people, as well as the preparation prior to the event. "we have been preparing for two years.. now we get to spend three weeks in the sun" "loads of songs that people sing and everyone chants together and the ceremony's are really good, its really uniting" They had a great time with the culture ...

Aug152015 by Martin SteersNo Comments

WSJ2015: Wiltshire Unit

Wiltshire, WSJ

The Wiltshire unit told us how much fun they had been having when we met up with them at the World Scout Jamboree, and it was even a very special day for one of them. [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/219336763" params="color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%" height="166" iframe="true" /] The start of the event had been quite hot for them, but despite the heat they had still been having loads of fun, partying hard and sharing meals with other units. "having dinner with the Italians as they brought pasta" "meal with the Japanese as we learnt some new words" They had messages for their friends and family at home and even sung happy birthday for one of their unit who turned 18 d...

Aug142015 by Martin SteersNo Comments

WSJ2015: Unit 16 Surrey Warriors

Surrey, WSJ

Scout Radios Adam caught up with the Surrey Warriors Unit 16 at the World Scout Jamboree, the large group had loads of exciting tales of their fun and experiences. [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/219256136" params="color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%" height="166" iframe="true" /] They had a fantastic experience at the Jamboree meeting new people, with a few comments on the heat, and highs and lows but... "mostly highs" "lots of different experiences that you can do" "something you will only be able to experience once in your life" Before the event they had their Home Hospitality and got to experience Japanese life including the food that a few commented on, including one ...

Aug142015 by Martin SteersNo Comments

WSJ2015: Unit The Flying Royals

GLMW, WSJ

We caught up with Elliot, Bella and Dreve from the Flying Royals Unit from Greater London and Middlesex West at the World Scout Jamboree, they were having a fantastic time in the hot environment with a novel way to deal with the heat. [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/219230427" params="color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%" height="166" iframe="true" /] "its been hot but unforgettable and something I will truly cherish for the rest of my life" They realised early on into the event that it was quite hot in Japan so they brought a paddling pool which has been a big draw and talking point. They have really loved meeting other cultures and learning about them, and were looking fo...

Aug132015 by Martin SteersNo Comments

WSJ2015: Unit 46 Staffordshire Scouts

Staffordshire, WSJ

Scout Radios Adam spoke to Lucy and Lucas from Unit 46 from Staffordshire scouts at the World Scout Jamboree, they discussed how they were enjoying the event and whats the best bits about it. [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/219091581" params="color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%" height="166" iframe="true" /] They both were enjoying the Jamboree a massive amount, and that aspects such as meeting different countries and seeing the differences between countries make the event truly once in a lifetime. "Its so good its amazing" "I will remember it for years" They spoke about looking forward to visiting Hiroshima and Tokyo, and also advice for fellow scouts who might be attendi...