Reunion Archives - Page 4 of 5

Sep152015 by Andrew DaleyNo Comments

Reunion 2015 : Ashley And James Indian Ocean Rowing Challenge

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Ashley Wilson is a Scout Leader, a volunteer in Hampshire; and he set off with Scout Ambassador and adventurer James Ketchell on a 3,600 mile adventurous rowing challenge across the Indian Ocean in July this year. They appeared at Gilwell Reunion 2015 on the Saturday afternoon as guest speakers, to tell their story to all those who attended the event. [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/223958713" params="color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%" height="166" iframe="true" /] "We were rolled over... It was like being in a giant washing machine, and I remember saying to Ash 'Gosh, we've just rolled', and Ash was like 'Yeah, I realised that...'" Their previous feats include c...

Sep142015 by Andrew DaleyNo Comments

Reunion 2015: Scouting Memorial Project

National Teams and Projects, Reunion

The Scouting Memorial Project is a national project to raise awareness of "the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire". It came about through a group of Explorer Scouts during a Diamond Chief Scout Award expedition, with the aim to create a Scouting memorial at the Arboretum amongst the other Youth organisations represented there. [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/223772815" 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 the 64th Birmingham Scout Group contacted Gilwell; collaborated with their local Network members, and were hardened to the aims of the project by the injuring of a Network member during active service, everyone agreed ...

Sep102015 by AdamNo Comments

Reunion 2015: Q&A Session

News, Reunion

One of the main events at Gilwell Reunion each year is the Question and Answer session. This year Chief Commissioner Wayne Bulpitt and Chief Exec Matt Hyde, were joined by UK Youth Commissioner Hannah Kentish to answer any questions that attendees had. We were on hand to record the full session. Individual questions are broken out later in the article. [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/223246651" params="color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%" height="166" iframe="true" /] Unsurprisingly, the progress of Compass was the first question raised with Wayne joking that: "This might have been something that we were expecting." Matt Hyde went on to explain: "It goes without saying...

Sep82015 by Martin SteersNo Comments

Reunion 2015: Matt Hyde – Compass Update

In Conversation With, News, Reunion

During Gilwell Reunion 2015, Scout Radio's Adam caught up with The Scout Associations Chief Executive Officer Matt Hyde to get an update on Compass and find out a little more about what's happening and moving forward with Compass. [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/222906683" params="color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%" height="166" iframe="true" /] Compass is the TSA's new membership system and has seen some serious problems since its launch last year, resulting in it being taken down completely at the start of this year and is now set to be relaunched in January 2016. Matt explained that the TSA understands how much of a inconvenience it has caused all members of the assoc...

Sep72015 by AdamNo Comments

A Million Hands: What is it?

Million Hands, News, Reunion

A Million Hands is an ongoing community impact project that tackles four issues that young people have decided matter the most to them. We caught up with Becky from the Community Impact Group to find out more about A Million Hands. [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/222650148" params="color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%" height="166" iframe="true" /] "A million hands is the association's initiative to unite all of of members to make positive change in our communities. We're hoping by the end of 2018 we'll have over 8000 community projects happening every year". Becky also told us how this is very much a youth led initiative with both issues and partners chosen by a group of...

Sep62015 by Martin SteersNo Comments

Reunion 2015: Sunday at Reunion the end to a fantastic weekend!

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Gilwell Reunion is over for another year, but what a fantastic event it was. We spoke to some of those that attended about what they got from it, and the event organisers about how it all went. [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/222616081" params="color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%" height="166" iframe="true" /] This year over 2,000 scouting adults from casual volunteers, exec members, leaders and scout networkers attended the annual event of Gilwell Reunion. We were told that all the workshops were very well attended, the evening entertainments buzzing with activity and the stalls, whilst stands and exhibitors were constantly busy across the weekend. Those that came to the...

Sep52015 by Martin SteersNo Comments

Reunion 2015: Saturday at Gilwell Reunion

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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

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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 ...