Tag: explorers
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Summit Weekend, North Wales, October 2014
“Summit” has become a bit of a hidden asset. Perhaps most of the District does not know that City District has a very strong team of experienced and qualified mountain leaders who take Explorers and older Scouts to the rugged Mountains of Snowdonia every autumn. It is a tradition that has continued since 1970 and…
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Remembrance Service – 9th November
Our District has been invited by The Mayor of Southampton to attend the Remembrance Day Service, at The Cenotaph, on Sunday 9th.November 2014. It is hoped that we can make up a contingent comprising, a Beaver, a Cub and a Scout and Explorer and a Scouter from every group in the district. Also all Active…
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Roll of Honour: October 2014
Wood Badge Awarded to Members on completion of their leadership training Congratulations to Rob Wayman on receiving his wood badge. Chief Scout’s 20 Years Service Award Congratulations to Darren Russell Chief Scout’s 10 Years Service Award Congratulations to Iain Redmill Explorer Belt Well done to Heather Porter, Josh Smith and Alex Manning on completing their…
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Explorer Belt: Our Trip to France
In September Alex Manning, Heather Porter and Josh Smith, members of Southampton City Network, spent 11 days in France and Belgium completing the Explorer Belt. The trip involved cycling 440 km, complete with fully laden panniers, along the World War 1 Western Front and aimed to investigate the effect of WW1 on the people and…
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Endeavour Explorers: Summer Camp 2014
The Triumph of the Few In January 12 explorers said they wanted to go and the Site was booked. Various reminders were sent out and deadlines were set, but with weeks to go there was little response. It seemed that late booked holidays and other organised activities had scuppered us. To go or not to…
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Volunteers Needed – 12th October
On Sunday the 12th of October, Graham Meering is coordinating a County event at Ferny Crofts for approximately 80 young carers from thoughout Hampshire. He is looking for leaders to run planned bases, people to help as greeters/guides and young leaders/Network or explorers to act as mentors working with the youngsters on the activities. Are…
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How Scouts Can Help You Find a Job
Applying for university, taking a gap year, looking for your first job or changing career? Becoming a Scout volunteer can boost your CV, your UCAS statement, your prospects and give you the edge at job interviews. In a recent independent study, 41% of employers said that if an applicant was a Scout volunteer it would…
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Scout Wings Presentation
Back row: Amanda AESL, Keiron, Joe, Chantelle, Jake, Tony ESL & Air Activities Advisor, Dave DESC, Geoff ESL. Front: Andy SL, Rozy, Abi, Faye, Ellie, Amy. The Endeavour Explorer Unit of Southampton was joined by members of Odium District Air Explorers for the presentation of the Scout Wings to Jake at the Solent Sky…
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Rozy’s Jamboree Adventure
The World Scout Jamboree is a gathering of tens of thousands of Scouts and Guides from almost every country in the world who, for ten days live together, experience each others cultures, take part in exciting activities and have an amazing adventure. Southampton City Scout District are pleased to be have Rozy Toomer who has…
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From Colin
A very big thank you to Shaun Cassidy for an extremely well organised and successful Cub Survival camp. It was really great fun for me to pop bye and visit you all. It was encouraging to see all the groups attending this event and seeing the young people have such a great time. Thanks to…