Notts The Big Weekend Archives

May252015 by Martin SteersNo Comments

The Notts Big Weekend – What’s it all about?

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Scout Radio joined thousands of Beavers, Cubs and Scouts at Nottinghamshire Scouts Big Weekend.An action packed bank holiday camp at Southwell Racecourse, the event offered the opportunity to try a variety of activities, including some you wouldn’t see at your normal scout camp!Scout Radio ran a radio station all weekend, with lots of groups taking up the opportunity to have their very own mini show live on the radio.All shows have been uploaded to our website, and you can listen again here.As the event drew to a close, Scout Radio’s Kayleigh Poacher took the opportunity to ask the County Commissioner Matt Rooney all about the event.“We’ve tried some pretty crazy things, we’ve done a freefall stunt bag, which has been really popular. We’ve probably had about four or five thousand jumps off...

May232015 by Scott RobinsonNo Comments

Jay Thompson #TBW15 Interview

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Jay Thompson, one of the UKs deputy youth commissioners popped in to see Scout Radio at Nottinghamshire Scouts - The Big Weekend #TBW15 Jay, a 21-year-old Queen’s Scout and Scout Network member from the Isle of Man is one of three in a new team of Youth Commissioners that lead the National Youth Council and other projects to achieve the scouting vision of youth shaped Scouting & Scouting for all. Dave Hillier of Scout Radio, talked all things scouting with Jay finding out what he's been up to on camp, what his role is, and what he's up to in Japan later this year. Jay left some parting advice to those in Scouting - "Make sure your voice gets heard. For the young people, make sure you have the opportunity to talk to your leaders about making the program. Leaders and young people are ...

May232015 by Scott RobinsonNo Comments

Notts Big Weekend 2015 – Listen Again

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We've arrived in Nottinghamshire and we're live from the showground. Scouts & Explorers have been making the most of their time onsite, and have already been in the studio to have there chance at being radio presenters. Take a look below to checkout the photos of our budding presenters and listen back at their time on air! Don't forget, we're broadcasting online all weekend: - Hit 'Listen' on the right hand side - Search for 'Scout Radio' on the TuneIn app on your mobile or tablet - Take a walk around the showground, we're on the site speaker system! Keep updated throughout the weekend on facebook & twitter! [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/playlists/110261967" params="auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=f...

May222015 by Scott RobinsonNo Comments

We’re off too Notts Big Weekend 2015!

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After the success of 2012, this weekend we're heading back up to Nottinghamshire this weekend to join in with the fun at Notts Big Weekend 2015! From 9am Saturday 22nd May we'll be broadcasting across the site and online - If you want to listen in just hit the listen button at www.scoutradio.org.uk, or search for 'Scout Radio' on the TuneIn app on your phone or tablet. Keep updated throughout the weekend on facebook & twitter!

May62012 by Martin SteersNo Comments

Notts Big Weekend 2012

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Scout Radio at Notts BIG Weekend County Camp From Nottingham Showground Scout Radio broadcast live over the showground PA for the weekend providing a lively background to the excitement of all the activities jam packed into this amazing county event. Form the Winner’s Hospitality Suite Scout Radio had a fantastic view of the event, from Guides flying down the zip line, to Scouts coming off the Simulator looking more than a little queasy we had it all covered. Day one saw over 20 groups of young people create their own radio show that was broadcast across the site and online for parents and friends to hear at home. The evening entertainment was a fantastic Lady Gaga tribute act, she got all the Scouts dancing and singing along in no time at all. Scout Radio had the pleasure of interview...