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6/21/10, Thousands flock to Beaver and Cub Fundays »»
It was the unmistakable combination of fun and friends that abounded at the Gilwell Park Fundays for Beavers and Cubs last weekend. Over 8,000 young people and their leaders attended the event, held over two days at the home of UK Scouting.
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6/17/10, Scouting campaign wins recognition from PR industry »»
The Scout Association's successful Stop the Rain Tax campaign won recognition from the Public Relations industry this week.
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6/16/10, Bear Grylls sends message of support to Cumbria Scouts »»
Chief Scout Bear Grylls has sent a personal message of support to Cumbria's Scouts.
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6/12/10, Scouts at the Isle Of Wight Music Festival »»
This weekend Scouts are at the Isle Of Wight Music Festival hanging around with Paul McCartney, Jay-Z and The Strokes. Follow the fun on The Scout Association Twitter now.
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6/4/10, Chief Scout Bear Grylls thanks all Scouting volunteers »»
This week has seen Volunteers' Week take place across the UK. As part of the annual event, Chief Scout Bear Grylls has recorded a special thank you message to the thousands of adult volunteers who give up their time to make Scouting happen.
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6/1/10, Chief Scout's mission possible »»
Chief Scout Bear Grylls covered hundreds of miles to meet thousands of Scouts over the weekend as part of his quest to visit the UK's Scouts.
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5/28/10, Bear takes to the air to visit 10,000 Scouts »»
Chief Scout Bear Grylls begins the first stage in his mission to visit Scouts across the whole of the UK over the next five years.
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5/24/10, Jim Green remembered »»
The Jim Green Gate at Gilwell Park was the scene of a special event earlier this month, which remembered the man who gave the landmark its name.
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5/20/10, Bedfordshire Scouts hike 30km to raise cash for hospice »»
A team of four Explorer Scouts faced snowstorms and blisters to complete a 30km hike and raise money for a local children's hospice.
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5/18/10, Scouts up for top women's award »»
Two teenage Scouts have been chosen as finalists for a national award which recognises extraordinary women.
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5/14/10, Sail to the Chief »»
A Hampshire Sea Scout who undertakes assessments of powerboat drivers last week found himself scrutinising a particularly famous pupil, UK Chief Scout Bear Grylls.
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5/10/10, Scouting and Mosaic piece together plan for more Muslim Scout volunteers »»
The Scout Association today launched a campaign with Mosaic, a charity founded by HRH The Prince of Wales, to encourage more members of Muslim communities to become Scout volunteers
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5/6/10, Scouts place their issues on the election stage »»
Election fever has gripped the UK over the last few weeks and Scouts have been at the forefront of campaigning in their communities.
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4/26/10, Prince of Wales and Bear Grylls recognise Scouting achievers »»
This year marks a double first with both HRH The Prince of Wales and Chief Scout Bear Grylls recognising the special achievements of 350 Scouts at Windsor Castle.
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4/22/10, Arctic Explorers undeterred by ash cloud »»
Scouts involved in an expedition to the arctic tundra have shrugged off the travel chaos caused by the Icelandic ash cloud, and begun their life changing journey by road.
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4/21/10, Western Isles Scouting sees membership soar »»
Scouting in the UK has seen its largest membership growth in 38 years. Nowhere has this been more in evidence than in the Western Isles of Scotland. Over the past year they've managed to almost double their membership, making it one of Scouting's fastest growing regions.
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4/19/10, Scouting sees biggest membership surge in 40 years »»
UK Scouting has experienced its biggest growth spurt since 1972, taking total membership to 499,323.
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4/12/10, Scouts can see clearly now the rain tax has gone »»
On Friday 9 April the rain tax officially became history. Scouting has been campaigning since November 2008 for protection from unaffordable rises in water bills, which in some cases threatened local Scout Groups' very existence.
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4/12/10, Scouting launches new outdoor skills book »»
Based on 100 years of experience of the outdoors, The Scout Association has produced a new book crammed full of expert outdoor knowledge: A Complete Guide to Scouting Skills.
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4/9/10, Scouts take on the ShelterBox Challenge »»
Over 18,000 Scouts from across the UK have now registered to take part in the ShelterBox Challenge. There's still time to register if you want to get involved.
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Scouts Association Videos
6/21/10, A year of adventure »»
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6/21/10, BBC Breakfast News Interview (02/02/10) »»
With the release of a new book called Fifty Dangerous Things (You Should Let Your Children Do), Scouting adult volunteer Aidan Jones discusses how the Scouts provide safe opportunities to experience adventure and risk.
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6/21/10, BBC News 24 at Winter camp »»
Despite the snow, over 2000 Scouts took part in Winter Camp at Gilwell Park Scout Activity Centre. BBC News 24 was there to capture the fun.
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6/21/10, Peter Duncan - Chief Scout 2004-2009 »»
Short film of Peter Duncan's memories of his time as Chief Scout. Featuring Edmund Hilary and the Scout Everest team
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6/21/10, Scouting Skills launch on Brownsea Island - Early morning »»
The launch of the new Scouting Skills book at Brownsea Island
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6/20/10, BBC News 24 at Winter camp »»
Despite the snow, over 2000 Scouts took part in Winter Camp at Gilwell Park Scout Activity Centre. BBC News 24 was there to capture the fun.
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6/20/10, Video message from Bear Grylls: so proud of this year's growth in membership »»
Congratulations to every member of the Movement for their contribution to this year's 3.5% growth in membership. Chief Scout, Bear Grylls has recorded this special message for you to share.
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6/20/10, Bear Grylls visits the North East »»
6/20/10, Thank you for volunteering »»
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6/20/10, The Penguin Song (high quality version) »»
This song, recorded by Scout Network members at the Insight national youth forum, is a fun song to use at a campfire or section meeting. It is featured in The Pack Programme Plus (volume 2), which will be available later this year.
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6/20/10, Everyday Adventure Episode 6 »»
This episode looks at modern scouting in urban and rural areas, in schools and in hospitals.
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6/20/10, 2007 World Scout Jamboree »»
2007 was Scouting's Centenary year. To celebrate providing 100 years of adventure to young people we held a huge Jamboree for over 40000 Scouts from around the world at Hylands Park in Chelmsford, Essex (home to the Southern leg of the V Music Festival). The event spanned over two weeks and Scouts got involved in local community projects, learnt about each others cultures and generally had lots of fun.
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6/20/10, Scouting Skills launch on Brownsea Island »»
The launch of the new Scouting Skills book on Brownsea Island. Simon Carter talks about the new book with the BBC
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6/20/10, World Scouting Jamboree Official Song 2007 »»
X-Factor hopeful and Scout Lucie Jones performs at Scouting's World Scout Jamboree in 2007.
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6/20/10, Wetherby Explorer Scout Leader New Teacher of the Year Award »»
Ed Vickerman, 26, Leader of the Thorner Cub Group in Wetherby District has won The SSAT Award for Outstanding New Teacher of the Year at the 2009 Teaching Awards. Footage of what makes him such a great teacher on a Scout expedition to South Africa
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6/20/10, The Penguin Song »»
This song, recorded by Scout Network members at the Insight national youth forum, is a fun song to use at a campfire or section meeting. It is featured in The Pack Programme Plus (volume 2), which will be available later this year.
Views: 307
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6/20/10, Sea Scout Centenary Jamboree »»
We visit the Sea Scout Jamboree in Nottingham, where 3000 Scouts from across the world have gathered for 10-days of camping, watersports and adventure.
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6/18/10, Everyday Adventure Episode 2 »»
Episode 2 of Everyday Adventure shows how scouting can fit around our busy lifestyles. We find out that it's not only great for young people, but also extremely rewarding for adults. Find out how to use your skills and help others.
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6/18/10, Everyday Adventure Episode 4 »»
Scouting gives young people a chance to develop their leadership skills from the age of 14. This programme examines the benefits of becoming young leaders.
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6/17/10, Scouts join BBC Dig In campaign »»
BBC Gardeners' World presenter Alys Fowler encourages UK Scouts to get involved with the BBC Dig In campaign, where you can grow, harvest and cook your own delicious vegetables.
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6/15/10, Eco warriors add their voices to the Prince Rainforests Project »»
Chief Scout Bear Grylls joins David Attenborough, Bruce Parry, Zac Goldsmith, Michaela Strachan, Ben Fogle and others in the Princes Rainforest Trust campaign to save the rainforests.
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6/15/10, Ready, Steady, Report... »»
This year five youth editors took over Scouting magazine, coming up with the ideas, writing and editing the stories that have made their way to print. This is their story...
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6/15/10, What are you looking forward to? »»
We asked Scout Network member and Assistant Cub Scout Leader Lizzie Harvey what the next ten years might hold for Scouting. This is her response.
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5/21/10, Everyday Adventure Episode 5 »»
Locally and nationally, scouting aims to reflect the community in which it operates. This episode looks at some examples of how diversity can enhance the adventure of scouting.
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10/25/09, Everyday Adventure Episode 3 »»
Episode 3 of Everyday looks at the benefits for adults who volunteer their time for Scouting. Nearly 100000 adults currently volunteer.
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