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Aug132015 by Martin SteersNo Comments

WSJ2015: Unit 11 Tea and Biscuits

Adam spoke to Harrison, Curtis and Ed from Unit 11 Tea and Biscuits at the World Scout Jamboree, the Unit represents scouts from Hampshire and Guernsey. [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/219082630" 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 have certainly been having a great time, and on culture day even setup a small cafe to offer other participants Tea and Biscuits! some of their best bits of the Jamboree include the evening activities and visiting Hiroshima. "such a eye opener and it really got to me" "its such a different culture... and we need to learn from the past and what happened and make sure it never happens again" They had had...

Aug122015 by Martin SteersNo Comments

WSJ2015: Unit Clyde Region

Scotland, WSJ

Scout Radios Adam caught up with some very excitable group from Clyde Region Scouts, the Jamboree has been better than they expected. [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/218934832" 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 amazing... I really dont want to go home" "Its been quite life changing meeting all the different cultures" They visited Hiroshima and found it very moving and "heart wrenching", some of their favorite aspects of the Jamboree include meeting new people from countries they never thought they would get the chance to meet, and how friendly everyone is.

Aug122015 by Martin SteersNo Comments

WSJ2015: Unit 10 The Scouts of the Round Table

Hampshire, Isle of Wight, WSJ

We caught up with Chloe and Amelia from Unit 10 The Scouts of the Round Table from Hampshire and the Isle of Wight scouts. They were having a fantastic time, commenting on how friendly and nice everyone is. [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/218918237" 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 did their home hospitality before the Jamboree and had very cultural and exciting experience. "It was amazing there was about 20 of us, our scouts with our HoHo families other kids and other leaders from the area it was amazing" Even though we caught them towards the end of the Jamboree they still have loads to do that and very excited to be doing t...

Aug112015 by Martin SteersNo Comments

WSJ2015: Golddiggers Unit

Wales, WSJ

Presenter Adam spoke to Rhian and Alistar from the Golddiggers Unit towards the end of the World Scout Jamboree in Japan. [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/218775878" 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 Golddiggers are from North Wales and have coupled with a group from Bermuda to complete their unit. Alistair has most enjoyed the epic scale of badge swapping on site and Rhian thinks the best thing about the Jamboree is meeting so many new people from all over the world. 'I think its the whole atmosphere of everyone getting on, just walking to the shower and passing 50 odd people speaking 50 different languages.' The Golddigers are ...

Aug112015 by Martin SteersNo Comments

WSJ2015: Unit 34 Shirefolk

Leicestershire, Norfolk, WSJ

Scout Radios Adam interviewed Ashleigh, Daisy and Alex from Unit 34 the Shirefolk at the World Scout Jamboree 2015 [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/218758955" 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 unit have been having a great time saying its been good meeting new people and cultures, when talking about the best bits about the Jamboree, "having the bond of scouting means that everyone is so confident and you can just go up and meet anyone you like and have an amazing experience" "the best experience was climbing the mountain" "visiting the Japanese school because they were so excited to see us and we got a real dive into Japanese c...

Aug82015 by Martin SteersNo Comments

WSJ2015: Unit 22 Two Little Ducks

Devon, Events, WSJ

Scout Radios Adam caught up with Sophie, Jewan, James and Milly from Unit 22 the Might Ducks from Devon Scouts and Southwest Guides at the World Scout Jamboree, he asked them about their thoughts on the opening ceremony... "absolutely amazing, we were right at the front" "we all pitched in and made it the best opening ceremony I have ever been to" and the best moment of the Jamboree experience so far... "whole good vibe and everyone so happy" "the trip to Hiroshima was quite moving" "culture day" They continued to describe the Jamboree in their best 3 words with fantastic responses, and went on to encourage future scouts to attend the next Jamboree, also interviewed during the UK event Run To The Fun 3 and had a message for those at the other event which was broadcast on Jam FM the event r...

Aug62015 by Martin SteersNo Comments

WSJ2015: Unit 21 Devon & Cornwall Scouts Swester Surfers

Cornwall, Devon, Events, WSJ

Scout Radios Scott caught up with Unit 21 during the Jamboree to find out how they are getting on, the split unit based out of Devon and Cornwall has been having a great time, and Kiren & Lauren from Devon, Ellen from Cornwall explained more. The best experiences so far have been "The friendliness of everyone", "going to the beach to play volleyball with people from different countries" Summing the event up as very hot, friendly unique and fun! They also had messages for thanks and support for their friends, family and groups back home. Below is the full interview and to catch more of our WSJ coverage head to www.scoutradio.org.uk/WSJ [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/218050436" params="color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&...

Jun192015 by Kayleigh PoacherNo Comments

National Scout & Guide Symphony Orchestra all set for summer performances

Birmingham, Events, National Events, News

Over 75 Scouts & Guides from all across the UK will join together this summer to form the National Scout & Guide Symphony Orchestra. The NSGSO is a week-long course where Scouts & Guides take part in music rehearsals and masterclasses, which orchestra manager Jill Bowman describes as a "week of fun, friendship and music". The course, which is celebrating it's 40th Birthday nearly didn't go ahead this year after the orchestra was closed down in December. Jack is from Ipswich and set up a very successful petition to save the NSGSO. He thinks music and Scouting is an important combination: "Music is a very team based activity which goes very well with Scouting & Guiding because some of the main things we do is leading, encouraging others to lead and also knowing when to ste...

Jun152015 by Martin SteersNo Comments

Hitchin Scouts – ScoutITOut to recruit new volunters

Counties, Hertfordshire, News

Scouts hold activities and real campfire in the Hitchin town centre On Saturday 13th June, Hitchin Scouts filled the Market Place in Hitchin with a climbing wall, sailing boat, a glider plane and other activities to help promote the youth organisation as part of their SCOUTitOUT campaign. Despite the rain, there were plenty of people having a go at scaling the climbing wall or even trying to make milkshakes using a pedal bike. There were also opportunities to learn some basic first aid and build flowerpots out of recycled materials. Each of the activities related to a Scouting challenge badge, including Teamwork, Expedition, Adventure and Creative. The day ended with a real campfire in the centre of the square, attended by over 250 people, invited guests from the local community, and a...

Jun112015 by Martin SteersNo Comments

Scouts Still Busy on the TT Scoreboards

Isle of Man, News

2015 marks the 104th year Scouts have been involved in the TT. Scouts are a familiar sight running the lap tear offs and the time boards, but that is only a small part of what they do to ensure the scoreboard’s smooth running. A team of Scouts and Explorer Scouts work in the timing tower checking when riders pass locations around the island. They relay this information to the Scouts manning the clocks above the tear offs. There’s a crew behind the scenes that run the lap times from the painters to the Scouts in front of the scoreboards. Then there is the Scouts that operate the light box that control the light above the clocks, on when at Cronk ny Mona and off when at the grandstand. To ensure everything runs smoothly each race requires a minimum of 70 that is made up of older Cubs, Sc...