Southampton City Scouts News Archive

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  • Southampton City Network at Isle of Wight Revolution

    Southampton City Network at Isle of Wight Revolution

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    Over the Easter weekend 11 intrepid Network members headed off to the Isle of Wight for Revolution, an annual Network and Explorer camp. As ever, the programme boasted an excellent range of activities during the day and a whole bunch of evening entertainment, and it did not disappoint. Our camp started on Thursday. After the…

  • Cross-Country Event 2015

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    The Cross-Country Event is a district-wide fun sport challenge event open to all sections, including Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers and Network.  The event will be held at the Southampton Sport Centre on the 1st of March 2015, with the race starting at 10:00am, so please arrive in advance with competitors booking in with their groups…

  • Remembrance Service – 9th November

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    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…

  • Explorer Belt: Our Trip to France

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    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…

  • Volunteers Needed – 12th October

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    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…

  • How Scouts Can Help You Find a Job

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    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…

  • Government awards Scouts funding for work in deprived areas

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    The Chancellor today announced a share of £10 million funding will be awarded to The Scout Association to increase the opportunities available to young people, particularly in disadvantaged areas. We are delighted that the work we’ve undertaken over the past 18 months in disadvantaged parts of the UK, recruiting 267 new volunteers and over 1,300…

  • Budget 2014: Youth groups to share £10m for social action

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    Youth organisations are set to receive a share of £10m to deliver social action opportunities to young people, the Chancellor has announced. Scouts are among the youth organisations to benefit from the £10m investment. Image: The Scout Association The money, taken from banks through Libor fines, will be used to support organisations belonging to the…

  • Wilverley Working Weekend

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    The 9th had decided to do a group ‘team building’ weekend at Wilverley and the 1st came in numbers enough to make a great team. The 9th also brought with them a giant box of brushes and rollers very kindly donated by Tool Bank. Many thanks to Neil Webb for that. With 15 people present…

  • For Lee – a Tribute

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    The Echo notices last Saturday, proudly shouted:   LEE, MBE.  The honour could not be more deserved. In another meaning of the abbreviation, E stands for EFFORT. Nothing was too much effort for Lee. Whether in helping family, friends, work colleagues or the huge network of companions collected in a lifelong commitment to Scouting, NOTHING was…