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Aug32015 by Martin SteersNo Comments

WSJ2015: Craig Turpie

Events, WSJ

Scout Radio presenter Adam caught up with UK Commissioner for Programme and world scout committee member Craig Turpie whilst out in Japan at the World Scout Jamboree. Hes having fun and working hard at the Jamboree and "every young person I have spoken to on the event has said it is exceeding their expectations" His role at the Jamboree is helping with the programme area for the young people at the event, one of the most exciting programme modules for Craig is the global development village which sees more than 80 activities supported by international organisations covering global themes and issues. Listen below for the full interview and head to scoutradio.org.uk/wsj for more from Scout Radio at the World Scout Jamboree. [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/217565680" pa...

Jul292015 by Martin SteersNo Comments

WSJ2015: Opening Ceremony

News, WSJ

The 23rd World Scout Jamboree has officially opened! Over 35'000 people joined together for a fantastic show including traditional Japanese drumming and the handover ceremony, where Scout flags were handed from Sweden to Japan. One explorer had a very unique experience during the proceedings: "I got invested into Explorers and it just makes you realise the scale of Scouting around the world." Our Scout Radio WSJ reporters Scott & Adam were amongst the crowd and asked members of one of the UK units what they thought of the momentous occasion: [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/216946715" params="color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%" height="166" iframe="true" /]

Jul292015 by Andrew DaleyNo Comments

WSJ2015: What is Jagz looking forward to?

WSJ

Scott from Scout Radio caught up with Jagz Bharth, one of the deputy UK Youth Commissioners, at the 23rd World Scout Jamboree in Japan before the Opening Ceremony. “I’ve been to smaller camps, but not a world jamboree before and this is just crazy” boldly stated Jagz about the scale of the jamboree. He commented that you could be camping next to someone from any country during the event and the scale of the jamboree is truly global. We also found out that Jagz will be working on the IST media team during the event, working amongst the social media channels (which is where he’s probably best placed, with his legendary selfie stick moments across the UK). “Scouts is more about camping, we do look back at things that has shaped our lives today” Jagz commented in regard to the upcoming Hiros...

Jul292015 by Martin SteersNo Comments

WSJ 2015: Arrivals

WSJ

Scout Radios Adam and Scott have been on site for a few days helping to setup the site in anticipation of the 25,000 participants arriving, its been hard work but very rewarding seeing the young people arrive on site. Here they are discussing the site the setup and the arrivals [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/216859286" params="color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%" height="166" iframe="true" /]

Jul272015 by Kayleigh PoacherNo Comments

WSJ 2015: Scout Radio get ready for WSJ

News, WSJ

Our Scout Radio reporters have landed and are settling in at the 23rd World Scout Jamboree in Japan. Adam & Scott are both staff members for the event which, in just a few days time, will see over 35'000 people from 160 different countries head onto site for two weeks of action packed adventure and cultural experiences. Currently on site there are over 800 UK International Service Team members making sure the site is ready for the influx of 25'000 young people. [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/216544563" params="color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%" height="166" iframe="true" /] Scout Radio will be reporting throughout the World Scout Jamboree in Japan and if you know ...

Jul272015 by Christopher SmithNo Comments

Jam FM – Listen again to the Takeover

Events, Jam FM, Run To the Fun

Groups from Devon, the UK and across the world have been taking part in 'The Takeover' at Run to the Fun, offering the chance for Beavers, Cubs and Scouts to present and playlist their very own 20 minute show on Jam FM. All shows from the week-long event, held in Mount Edgcumbe Country Park in Cornwall, will be available to listen again the day after being on air. [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/playlists/128878783" params="auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true" width="100%" height="450" iframe="true" /]

Jul182015 by Martin SteersNo Comments

Jam FM – The Takeover

Jam FM, Run To the Fun

Fancy yourself as a DJ or Radio Presenter? Well try The Takeover! Every day during Run To The Fun between 10am and 12:20pm we offer the opportunity for small groups (around 5) to come together, work with us to plan their show and then broadcast it live on the radio! Because of demand we normally book slots so head to the radio station to book yours when on site - or you can book in advance by emailing [email protected]. Each session is around 40 minutes long. This involves 20 minutes planning and then your 20 minute show. You can talk about what you're up to on camp, why you love scouts, and even pick your songs! All shows are recorded and uploaded onto the JamFM website, so you, your friends and your family can listen again afterwards. Every Takeover presenter will receive a J...

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" ...