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May232015 by Scott RobinsonNo Comments

Jay Thompson #TBW15 Interview

Counties, County Events, Events, News, Nottinghamshire, Notts The Big Weekend

Jay Thompson, one of the UKs deputy youth commissioners popped in to see Scout Radio at Nottinghamshire Scouts - The Big Weekend #TBW15 Jay, a 21-year-old Queen’s Scout and Scout Network member from the Isle of Man is one of three in a new team of Youth Commissioners that lead the National Youth Council and other projects to achieve the scouting vision of youth shaped Scouting & Scouting for all. Dave Hillier of Scout Radio, talked all things scouting with Jay finding out what he's been up to on camp, what his role is, and what he's up to in Japan later this year. Jay left some parting advice to those in Scouting - "Make sure your voice gets heard. For the young people, make sure you have the opportunity to talk to your leaders about making the program. Leaders and young people are ...

May72015 by Martin SteersNo Comments

West Yorkshire Scouts Big Camp 2015

BIG CAMP, Counties, County Events, Events, News, West Yorkshire

Around 6,000 Scouts from all over West Yorkshire camped over the bank holiday weekend at Harrogate Event Centre on the Great Yorkshire Showground for Big Camp 2015. The event was one of the largest of it's kind in the country and the participant's were spolit for choice when it came to activities. Some 300 activities were laid on for participants over three days, including laser tag, zorbing, climbing and a 50-metre abseil down the viaduct located next to the extensive showground site. Despite the typical bank holiday weather; wind, rain and more rain, Scout Radio explored the whole site and talked to lots of participants about what they had been up to at Big Camp. We also spoke to the County Commissioner Mark Stageman who expressed his personal feelings on how the event had gone and his...

May52015 by Martin SteersNo Comments

Scout Radio in Action at the London Marathon 2015

Events, London Marathon, National Events, News

Check us in action out and about at the London Marathon 2015 To find out more head to www.scoutradio.org.uk/marathon <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Bdwl2BB3MyI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

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...

Apr92015 by adminNo Comments

Bear Grylls to stay as Chief Scout until 2018

Chief Scout, News

Today it has been announced that Chief Scout Bear Grylls has extended his stay until 2018. Since becoming the youngest ever Chief Scout in July 2009 Bear has overseen a growing movement which has recently hit a membership of 550,000. Scout Radio caught up with Bear at a recent leaders event to discuss his role: [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/199975397" params="auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=false" width="100%" height="450" 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...

Jan262015 by adminNo Comments

Broadcasting and radio now part of Scout programme

News, Our Show

Scouts in the UK can now be rewarded for radio and audio production, as a slew of new badges have been revealed. Scout Radio, a national active support group supporting young people in the movement to try radio, encouraged the Scout Association to include radio in the new ‘media relations and marketing’ activity badge, which can be completed by Scouts aged 10-14. Martin Steers, active support manager for Scout Radio, said: “It’s fantastic that modern Scouting encourages and supports young people to get involved and discover the world of media. “We’re thrilled that taking part in broadcast radio can help achieve this new badge.” The badge requirements include the option to “Prepare and present an audio or video package about a Scouting event or activity. The report should be accurate, infor...