National Events Archives - Page 6 of 8

Sep52015 by Martin SteersNo Comments

Reunion 2015: Saturday at Gilwell Reunion

Reunion

Saturday at Reunion draws to a close and its been a fantastic day for all (despite the weather), Scout Radio caught up with a few leaders to find out what they have been getting up to and also spoke to Alex Peace-Gadsby - Chief Commissioner of England to find out about how shes getting on at Reunion. [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/222512071" 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 a day packed full off workshops, stalls and activities for leaders to try their hands at, lots of leaders and volunteers have come this weekend to meet new friends and renew old friendships, as well as get up to date with the changes and developments w...

Sep52015 by AdamNo Comments

Reunion 2015: Flags Unit Manager

News, Reunion

There are hundreds of roles for volunteers in Scouting. One of our fellow National Active Support Units, Flags, is looking for a new Unit Manager. We caught up with outgoing Manager Mike about his three and a half years in the role and what they are looking for in the next Manager. [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/222493418" params="color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%" height="166" iframe="true" /] Mike, who describes the three and a half years as "incredible" has overseen membership and supporters growth will continue to be involved with Flags and is looking forward to supporting the new Unit Manager. To find out more information and to apply for the role visit http://s...

Sep42015 by AdamNo Comments

Reunion 2015: Wayne Bulpitt opens Reunion

News, Reunion

It's Friday night at Gilwell Reunion, Scout Radio is broadcasting throughout the weekend to over 2200 adult volunteers. We caught up with some attendees to find out why they are attending Reunion 2015: "It's the big get together for adults for the Scouting year. We get so much out of it, meeting new people, meeting old friends, new programme ideas, just a fantastic weekend away". [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/222404918" params="color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%" height="166" iframe="true" /] After, Scout Radio's Martin caught up with Wayne Bulpitt who invited all members to attend Sunday mornings Q and A session with himself, Matt Hyde CEO and Hannah Kentish UK Youth...

Sep42015 by AdamNo Comments

Reunion 2015: Scout Radio Competition Launch

News, Reunion

This weekend at Gilwell Reunion Scout Radio is not only launching “Our Show” our programme support material, but also our mailing list for our regular newsletter. To mark this occasion we are giving anyone who signs up to our mailing list the chance to win one of our Scout Radio zoodie’s. For those at Reunion, come and find us on the Training Ground between 10:00-16:00 Saturday 5th September and 10:00-13:00 Sunday 6th. For everyone else you can sign up below. Email address: Competition Terms and Conditions To Win: Scout Radio Supporter Zoodie This Competition is open to UK residents (including Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man) who are 18 years of age or older at time of entry. Scout Radio volunteers and ...

Sep42015 by Martin SteersNo Comments

Reunion 2015: Scout Radio from Reunion

News, Reunion

Its Gilwell Reunion 2015 weekend and from looking at the programme its going to be a fantastic weekend. Scout Radio will be there all weekend bringing you the best bits and more of the weekend for those onsite and for those that couldn't make it. We will be broadcasting LIVE from the training ground Saturday 10am - 4pm and Sunday 10am - 1pm, you can listen live by our studio, or online via the scout radio website and of via mobile / smart phone app "TuneIn". Throughout the weekend we will be interviewing and releasing podcasts & articles about the event and some key people and things going on, after the evet we are aiming to release loads of podcasts & articles hopefully one for every stall and EVERYTHING that happened at reunion. To catch all of that head to www.scoutradio.org....

Aug212015 by Martin SteersNo Comments

Reunion 2015: What’s it all about

Reunion

Gilwell Reunion is the 4th to 6th September and is a fun weekend full of activity, workshops and more aimed at the adults in Scouting. Scout Radio spoke to Jess the Deputy Reunion organiser to find what its all about. [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/220265947" 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 event is open to all adults in Scouting with any role in Scouting from Network member to Exec member... "To meet friends, socialise, take part in activities, learn about the new programme, take part in workshops, do some training, pretty much all you can imagine under one roof" More details can be found and bookings made at www.scouts.org....

Jul112015 by Martin SteersNo Comments

Gilwell 24

Events, Explorers, Gilwell24, National Events

The weekend of the 11th and 12th of July 2015 saw 4,000 Explorer scouts descend on Gilwell Park for 24 hours of action packed fun. The event officially started at 9am on the Saturday until 9am on the Sunday, with the challenge to see how many of the Explorers can stay up the entire time and how many of the activities can they do in that time. Over 100 activities from the Bag Drop, Carnival Rides to a 50 meter downhill waterside. Explorers traveled from around the country and even from Europe to take park, joined at the weekend by the UK Youth Commissioner team, Hannah Kentish said "I am really excited to be here this year and I think its just awesome the amount of activities you can do on one campsite for 24 hours" and Jay Thompson "its an amazing event and I've been based at the #YouSh...

Jul62015 by Andrew DaleyNo Comments

The Festival 2015

Events, National Events, Scout Network

Network members from across the UK travelled to Coventry for the annual 18-25 event The Festival for a weekend of adventure. The Festival is an annual network event hosted in Coventry at Rough Close Scout Campsite. This year heralded the 10th edition of the popular network event, where over 270 scouts from across the UK descended to the Midlands for a weekend of fun and adventure, Dave and Andrew from Scout Radio went along to join in with all the action. The camp had a wide range of activities; from a cave bus to archery, crafts to crate climbing, inflatables to Frisbee golf and even an escape room. The evening activities also included a pub quiz, karaoke, 2 DJ’s and a local rock cover band. The 54 acre campsite was bustling with vibrancy and laughter, whilst the sun sta...

Jul52015 by AdamNo Comments

London Pride 2015

FLAGS, National Events, National Teams and Projects, News

On Saturday 27th June over 100 Scouts took to the streets in the annual London Pride parade. This has been the 7th time that Scouting has been represented at Pride showing the world that Scouting is an inclusive and safe place for all members, young and old to be themselves. Scout Radio were in attendance for the morning meeting along with Dean Jefferys, Region Commissioner for London and Jagz Bharth, Deputy UK Youth Commissioner, as they rallied the troops for the parade. Before the parade set off there was time for the participants to network and share stories, as well as some bacon sandwiches! [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/213402180" params="color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" ...

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...