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May12015 by Martin SteersNo Comments

Scout Radio Heading to West Yorkshire for BIG CAMP 2015

The first May Bank Holiday weekend sees the Scout Radio team heading to the West Yorkshire BIG CAMP, we are broadcasting live throughout the event and and running as an activity to give the YP a chance to be radio presenters! You will be able to listen all weekend via the website and also on any smart phone or tablet with the TuneIn Radio App for Android or Apple devices. If you wanted to have your own radio show for yourself or group then head to the Scout Radio studio thats located between Winter and Autumn, we are running during all the activity times and extra slots in the early evenings. For more from Big Camp check our website www.scoutradio.org.uk/bigcamp also like our Facebook page www.facebook.com/ScoutRadio or follow us on twitter @ScoutRadio

Apr272015 by Martin SteersNo Comments

London Marathon 2015 – After the Race

Events, Fundraising Events, London Marathon, National Events, News

What a fantastic day the London Marathon 2015 was, granted the weather wasn't sunny and hot, but apparently it was just right for running! Scout Radio was around the course at various points interviewing the scouting runners and volunteers who take part and help make it happen, we cheered them along and also gave them a big congratulations at the end. Well done to all the Scouting Runners that have taken part and have helped to raise thousands of pounds for national and local scouting causes. For more information about how you could get involved in events like this for scouting head to www.scouts.org.uk/challengeevents Check out below to listen back to all the interviews and more that we recorded for the London Marathon 2015, and check out our Facebook gallery of the event here: [soun...

Apr252015 by Martin SteersNo Comments

London Marathon 2015 – During the Race

Events, London Marathon, National Events

Scout Radio is down on the ground at the London Marath0n 2015, trying to catch the Scout Runners during and after the race, but also interviewing some of the many scouts that help support the events as volunteers. To track us as we go keep an eye on our twitter @scoutradio or facebook page facebook.com/scoutradio Our interviews will be posted to below as the day goes on, so remember to check back here or head to www.scoutradio.org.uk/marathon for the latest news. [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/playlists/101792816" params="color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%" height="450" iframe="true" /]

Apr252015 by Martin SteersNo Comments

London Marathon 2015 – Pre Race Interview with David Tapsell

Events, London Marathon, National Events

David Tapsell who has run the London Marathon once before back in 2013 has taken up the challenge to run for Scouting again, raising almost 2'500 pounds! It's fantastic to see him take on this challenge again, and Scout Radio's Kayleigh caught up with him the day before the race to find out how he's feeling: You can find out more about David's race and sponsor him at: www.virginmoneygiving.com/davidtapsell [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/202557803" params="color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%" height="166" iframe="true" /]

Feb72015 by adminNo Comments

Strategy & Evolution 2015: What’s it all about?

Events, National Events, News, Strategy&Evolution

Strategy & Evolution All those who have mourned the passing of the Sun Run and Malvern can breathe a huge sigh of relief as Gloucestershire Scouts are replacing them with two new events both to be held in Cirencester Park - giving a huge 3'000 acres to play in! For Scout age members Strategy, running the weekend on 12th-14th June 2015, is a day long Incident Hike where teams need to work out which challenges to take on and in which order to maximise their points. The following weekend the new Evolution event for members aged 14+ (and yes that means ALL members over the age of 14!) has a twist – the challenge will change every year and will only be revealed on the day! Both events come with a full weekend of side events, discos, bands etc. Scout Radio spoke to Colin Steward, one of...

Feb72015 by adminNo Comments

6th Plympton Scouts hold charity auction

Events, News

6th Plympton Scout Group: The 6th Plympton Scout Group are holding a Charity Auction on 22nd February at the Elfordleigh Hotel Golf & Country Club to raise money to be shared between themselves, the Shekinah Mission and The Cystic Fibrosis Trust.The Shekinah Mission in Plymouth runs a drop-in centre for the homeless and provides counselling and advice for those in need. The Cystic Fibrosis Trust promotes excellence in research and clinical care, as well as providing practical support and advice to people with cystic fibrosis and their families. Roger from Scout Radio spoke to one of the Group’s Leaders, Lauren McMillan, about the event and about how people can help by donating items to be auctioned: [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/189957916" params="auto_play=false&...

Feb72015 by adminNo Comments

Run To The Fun: An Introduction

Events, Jam FM, Jamboree, News, Run To the Fun

Run to The Fun 3 This year Devon County Scouts are running a week long Jamboree based in Mount Edgecumbe Park just outside Plymouth. All the “normal” activities are on offer (including Jam FM run by Scout Radio!) but also a day with the Royal Navy working at the Disaster School learning how to fight a real fire on a ship and how to stop a ship from sinking! The Run to The Fun 3 Jamboree runs from 25th July to the 1st August and bookings stay open until the end of February. The South West in summer...it's got to be good hasn’t it?! Damean Miller is the man in charge of the Activity programme for the Jamboree and he spoke to Scout Radio’s Roger Thorne: [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/189956684" params="auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&...

Jan282015 by adminNo Comments

National Scout & Guide Symphony Orchestra

Events, Explorers, National Events, News, Scout Network

Do you love music? Applications are now open for the National Scout and Guide Symphony Orchestra! If you are between 13-25 and play an orchestral instrument you could be joining the orchestra for a fantastic, fun week of music-making between the 26th July and the 2nd August. As part of the course, you’ll be working with sectional tutors, a professional conductor and have the chance to perform in three special concerts open to groups and the public. If you’re interested, you’ll have to be quick as applications close on the 7th February! There are more details at nsgso.com. Kayleigh Poacher spoke to Jill Bowman, the manager of the NSGSO course to chat about the skills you’ll need to impress them and what you can expect from this exciting opportunity: [soundcloud url="https://api.sound...

Aug282014 by Martin SteersNo Comments

Reunion 2014

Events, National Events, Reunion

Gilwell Reunion 2014 Live coverage of the event during the day time sessions on the weekend, with best bits and interviews in the evening and overnights. Listen live online here or via TuneIn radio app (search for Scout Radio) Once the event is over check back here for the best bits, interviews and more all on demand. [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/playlists/49372815" params="color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=false&show_user=false&show_reposts=false" width="100%" height="450" iframe="true" /]

Aug132014 by Martin SteersNo Comments

Norjam 2014

Events, Jamboree, Norjam

Norjam 2014, Scout Radio ran Jam FM a 9 day FM RSL Hear the best bits of the event below: [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/playlists/46571024" params="color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%" height="450" iframe="true" /] Here are the LUEY shows: [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/playlists/46571218" params="color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%" height="450" iframe="true" /]