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Sep12017 by AdamNo Comments

Reunion 2017 – Tim Kidd opens the 91st Gilwell Reunion.

News, Reunion

Its Friday night at Gilwell Reunion 2017, Scout Radio is broadcasting throughout the weekend to over 2400 adult volunteers on site via 87.9fm and online. UK Chief Commissioner Tim Kidd opened his first Reunion this evening. Tim encouraged participants to Remake your old friends...make new friends, say hello to people you don't know, swap stories and enrich your Scouting. [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/340526422" params="color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%" height="166" iframe="true" /] Joined on stage by Hannah Kentish, UK Youth Commission, the pair spoke of their highlights for the weekend. Hannah encouraged participants to attend sessions on Youth Shaped Scouting and s...

Aug212017 by Martin SteersNo Comments

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.

Aug212017 by Martin SteersNo Comments

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.

Apr262017 by AdamNo Comments

Scout Radio at the London Marathon 2017

London Marathon

The London Marathon is one of the iconic days on the British calendar with thousands running for causes close to their hearts and millions watching on from the course and further afield. It is a day Scout Radio loves, being able to suppose Scout runners who have dedicated months of their lives to training and fundraising is a privilege. We caught up with some of this years Scout runners, Dave Mills, Kevin Stone, Simon Read and Stuart Wilson at the end of the gruelling 26.2 mile race. [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/319621515" params="color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%" height="166" iframe="true" /] [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/319621514" params="co...

Apr122017 by Martin SteersNo Comments

Summit17: Matt Hyde’s thoughts

National Events

[soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/317336269" params="color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%" height="166" iframe="true" /] As part of our series of reports from Summit17, The Scout Association's national conference, we caught up with Matt Hyde, the Chief Executive of TSA, at Summit17. Summit17 looked at and asked members what should we will be doing beyond 2018, the year in which Vision 2018 expires. A key part of the weekend was listening to people, Matt discussed how The Association was going to engage with Leaders and other adult members as part of putting the plan together for beyond 2018. "We are asking people: what do they think are the big issues?" Matt also touched on t...

Oct302016 by Martin SteersNo Comments

Scarefest 2016

Events, Scarefest

[soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/290643789" params="color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%" height="166" iframe="true" /] For the second year running Scout Radio was at Scarefest! The weekend camp at the UK Scout Headquarters Gilwell Park gave Scouts and Explorers from all over the country a real fright. Held over Halloween weekend, the event was definitely something a little different. After a full day of activities Gilwell Park became a spooky ghost town on the Saturday night, made up with eerie lighting, mist and fog and genuinely terrifying noises coming from all directions. A highlight of the camp - the three mazes participants were asked to brave. Ranging from pitch blac...

Oct292016 by Martin SteersNo Comments

Scarefest 2016: Listen Again

Events, Scarefest

Did you have a show on Scout Radio at Scarefest 2016? You can listen again below! [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/playlists/271298293" params="color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%" height="450" iframe="true" /]

Oct262016 by Martin SteersNo Comments

Scarefest 2016 – Get involved and get onair!

Events, Scarefest

Scout Radio is heading to Scarefest 2016! - The action packed Halloween adventure at Gilwell Park We are broadcasting live from 'The Den' all weekend (near Chubbies and the Market Square), and as well as enjoying our broadcast you can also have a go yourself! You and your friends can have your own mini radio show during the activity session times, why not drop on by to book your own slot on Scout Radio... The entire experience takes about 35 minutes for the planning and being on air! and once you have had your show you will be able to listen back again online here the week after! Activity slots are:  Friday: 07:30pm – 10:00pm  Saturday day: 10:30am – 05:00pm  Saturday evening: 06:30pm – 10:30pm (followed by firework show)  Sunday: 10:00am – 12:30pm For those on and off site you ca...

Sep42016 by AdamNo Comments

Reunion 2016 – Adventure Programme

News, Reunion

Gilwell Reunion is a fantastic place to gather new programme ideas. Scout Radio caught up with a number of the stalls that offer more adventurous activities away from a typical section night. [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/281348735" params="color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%" height="166" iframe="true" /] Stood infant of a number of Jetskis, Paul from Oyster Coast told us about what they can offer on the Kent coast we offer courses and day experiences to Scouting at pretty much cost price Chris from Scout 4x4 Driver training for adults, getting people who don't necessarily know how they work to take them out of their comfort zone to learn new skills. For more news from ...

Sep42016 by AdamNo Comments

Reunion 2016 – What adult support is available?

News, Reunion

The Scout Association is working hard to support leaders and adults within Scouting, and Gilwell Reunion was the place to be this weekend to find out more. [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/281344451" params="color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%" height="166" iframe="true" /] Glenn from the Regional Services team highlighted the need for the support team to be visible, not only at events like Reunion but in other way through the support material It's no good having a new adult in place if there's no support there to back them up The teams were keen for adults to come forward if there was anything they needed a hand with, from adult training to sourcing new leaders and resourc...