Network - The magazine for Scout Network membersFebruary/March 2010

ASKING THE

TOUGH QUESTIONS TOUGH QUESTIONS TOUGH QUESTIONS

On climate change, age range and moving on

The magazine for Scout Network members

February/March 2010

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We go to China and Mongolia

How to stand outGetting media

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Whether restoring a temple in Mongolia or questioning politicians about climate change in Westminster,

members of the Scout Network are doing their bit up and down the country and across the world.

Lee Allwood encourages you to ‘be the change’, and kicks off another chocka issue

This issue of Network is all about standing out, and that’s exactly what

Scouts do through their words, thoughts and actions. Not to mention the

uniform. In Merseyside you’d be hard-pressed to miss members of the

Network, as their pink hoodies are a force to be reckoned with, but it’s not

the physical appearance that is under scrutiny in this supplement.

We follow Network members from Derbyshire on the Three Nations

Expedition to Mongolia and China, catch up with media relations supremo

Simon Carter who has the intel on getting great coverage, and there’s some

outstanding opportunities for your Network to get involved with. See page

16 for more of that.

It can’t be forgotten that we live in serious times, but your Scouting

experiences are only ever a plus in propelling yourself into the job market, or

getting noticed if you’ve been hit by the recession. Get our tips for CV

boosting on page 12.

If you like what you see here and want your Network to grace the pages

of the supplement, what are you waiting for? This supplement doesn’t write

itself and there’s always space for your stories and pictures. Drop us a line at

[email protected] and be sure to put ‘Network Supplement’

in the subject line. There’s also the Scout Network Supplement group to join

on Facebook.

We can make a difference

WelcomeYour Scout Network TeamAdrian Wray, UK Adviser (Scout Network)

Emma Saunders, Programme and Development Adviser

Contributions to: [email protected]

ADVERTISINGRichard Ellacott [email protected] Tel: 020 8962 1258

ON THE COVERLizzie Harvey, 18, of Invictus Network in Hampshire, attended a briefing with Climate and Energy Secretary Ed Milliband after the Copenhagen summit. Along with other Scout Young Campaigners, Lizzie put her question to Milliband and Prime Minister Gordon Brown, who joined the meeting via satellite. She said:‘It’s important that our voices get heard as we are the generation that will be affected by climate change. Scouting already has many strong views on climate change and is active in trying to be as eco-friendly as possible: we recycle, plant trees, grow our own fruit and veg, encourage walking and cycling, that’s a lot!

‘It was overwhelming not only to be given a chance to speak butto be listened to as well. Through Scouting young people have a voice.’

Contents 4 Three nations expedition

Derbyshire Network members see China and Mongolia, avoiding monstrous hail stones and sleep-ing in yurts

7 Lee’s top three Candles, pancakes and feeling green

8 So you want to get noticed?Top tips on generating perfect PR, from camps to traffi c reports

12 ‘Gis a job’How the recession has affected Scouting, and how Network activities can boost your employ-ment credentials

14 Moving with the times Important information on the change to the moving on age

16 Opportunities galoreIdeas for adventure, from the home counties to Oman

18 Two of the festA run-through of faith festivals and awareness campaigns in April and May


4 Network February/March 2010

‘You know it’s not good

when even the Mongolians are

dropping’

Not only did the Three Nations Expedition bring together people from China, Mongolia and the UK, it was a bonding experience for Network members in Derbyshire. Fusion member Martin Barradell reports on a life-changing trip


Three nations expedition

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T hree Nations was a phenomenal experience

which I‘m so glad I was able to be a part of.

Only Rob Fox and I were able to make it

from Fusion, but together with Phoenix and

new friends made during the expedition we had an

amazing time.

During the first three days in Beijing we managed to

visit the summer palace, the bell tower, the Olympic

stadium and the national art gallery. To be honest we

only went there because it was raining, but it was quite

good. We also sampled plenty of the local cuisine,

although we weren‘t entirely sure what a lot of it was.

Some of the guys even managed to sample some

authentic Chinese culture and went to Hooters! No

names mentioned – you know who you are.

Off to Mongolia After three days in China we then headed to Mongolia,

where we were met at the airport by the Mongolian

Rover Scouts who we would be spending the next 12

days camping with. Our first jobs were to build the

yurts which we would be living in and build the toilets

(I say build but I mean dig a big hole). During our time

there we were split into groups and rotated between

the activities and service projects. The first project

involved painting and redecorating a Scout hut in the

capital, Ulaanbaatar.

The second was the restoration of a Buddhist temple

in the nearby town of Zuunmod, which included

painting the outside of it and building a wall around it.

During breaks we also found time to play basketball

with the local kids. Each group also spent a day with a

nomad family learning about their daily way of life and

helping with their daily tasks such as cooking and

milking the goats. We took gifts such as kites and

jigsaws for the nomad children.

Duck for coverOn one of the days we went for a ten mile hike around

the national park. The views throughout the walk were

amazing, but unfortunately on the day my group did

the hike, we reached the peak of the walk and were

then stuck in the worst storm I‘ve ever witnessed.

Hiding under a tree with our bags on our heads trying

to protect ourselves from the golf ball sized hail stones

wasn‘t what I had in mind!

When we started to try and walk again, a bolt of

lightning struck so close to us it caused our guide to

drop to the ground. Luckily he wasn‘t hit, but you know

it‘s not good when even the Mongolians are dropping

to the ground in fear! Eventually we made it back to

camp only to find out we had to evacuate to the nearby

village as the flooding was so bad. The next morning

we returned to see the damage. Some yurts were

worse than others but we spent the whole day sorting

them out and moving the whole camp 100 metres

uphill just in case it happened again.

Cultural exchangeDuring our time in Mongolia we spent two days on site,

during which we learnt about Mongolian musical

instruments and the language and writing. The second

day was for the Naddam festival, an annual celebration

which included archery and a Mongolian wrestling

tournament—which was eventually won by Fusion‘s

very own Robert Fox.

Most evenings began with us cooking in our groups

– normally mutton stew or the occasional pasta dish,

followed by a few drinks. The Mongolian Scouts were

a good laugh and most had a really good grasp of

English. We‘d spend most nights socialising with them

and having a good sing song, belting out classics such

as Wonderwall, Time of your life and Back for good.

The night sky was incredibly clear, and with no buildings

or light to interfere with the view, the stars went on for

miles and you could spend all night just staring at them.

Back to China After 12 days in Mongolia it was time to head back to

China. Never have people been so happy to see a

proper toilet and a shower, and after almost a fortnight

of stews we had to go and get some familiar food …



so we went to McDonald’s.

That evening it rained so hard taxis were refusing to

pick people up; roads were flooding over and a baby

attempted front crawl in the hotel car park.

During our remaining days in China we went to the

Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, the Temple of

Heaven, the Ming tombs, Beijing Zoo and the silk and

pearl markets where we haggled for bargains. We also

got the night train to Xi‘an to see the terracotta

warriors, but one of the personal highlights for me

came at the end of the trip when we went to the Great

Wall. We went up the evening before and were able to

stop the night in one of the turrets on the wall. The

next morning we were up early so we could do the walk

before it got too hot. We did a ten kilometre walk of

the wall, taking in three mountain passes and some

astonishing views.

‘You know it’s not good

when even the Mongolians are

dropping’

Unfortunately, the next morning it was time to come

home. The three weeks had flown by, the whole

experience was incredible and the three nations

expedition is by far the best thing I‘ve done in my life.

A massive thank you to everyone who helped out and

attended any of the fundraising events over the last

couple of years – it’s much appreciated.

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WORLD VIEWSIf you’re planning an overseas expedition, or have just returned from one, drop us a line at [email protected] with ‘Network supplement’ in the subject line. For more info on going international see www.scouts.org.uk/international


Lee’s top three

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Meeting without the leccy, flipping out and going green. It must

be time for another offering from Lee Allwood. See if you can

incorporate his top three into a future programme

2 February: Candlemas DayThis ancient festival marks the midpoint of

winter, halfway between the shortest day

and the spring equinox. Candles were

important in olden days, not only

because there were no electric lights

but because people thought they

protected against illness, famine and

the plague.

Idea: No lights NetworkWhy not have an evening of no

electricity? Light everything with

candles and see if you can run a

normal meeting without energy!

Make the tea and coffee for

your committee meeting

backwoods style, and try not

to bump into one another. You

could do this to mark Earth Hour

2010, on the 27 March.

http://earthhour.wwf.org.uk

16 February: Shrove Tuesday Also known as Pancake Day, Fat

Tuesday and Mardi Gras, Shrove

Tuesday always falls the day

before Ash Wednesday, the first day

of Lent in the Christian calendar. Dates

vary from year to year, but pancakes

are usually being tossed in February or

early March.

The day of preparation for Lent would

mean all the eggs and fat needed to be

eaten, as these products were prohibited

during the forty days of fasting.

Idea: Champion tosserMake your programme pancake related.

Hold a pancake race! See who can make the

biggest pancake or eat the most in a minute.

Who can toss their pancake the highest?

The possibilities are endless!

17 March: St Patrick’s DaySome facts about St Patrick:

• Although St. Patrick is the patron saint of

Ireland, he was born in Britain in around 385.

• St. Patrick is associated with the shamrock

plant, which he supposedly used to

explain the trinity.

• He only got his name when he was made

a Bishop by the Pope in 432, after which

he returned to Ireland to preach.

• Wearing green, eating green food and

even drinking green beer, is said to

commemorate St Patrick’s use of the

shamrock.

Idea: St. Patrick’s Day ParadeHave an Irish evening, dress in green, eat

green food and drink green-coloured drinks.

Perhaps you could try and link with a Scout

Network based in Ireland to mark

the occasion?

Lee’s Top Three

Hot wax and pancakes


Getting a TV crew with presenter to your event is a triumph, even if it’s

the weather forecaster


So you want to get noticed?Getting your Network noticed and your profile raised is not as hard as you may think, says Simon Carter. With a bit of planning ahead you can use any events you are organising in the next year to help you raise your Network’s profile

T he first thing to do is contact your Media

Development Manager (MDM). They can

help you put your story together and will

have some good contacts to help you pitch

your story to relevant local newspapers and radio

stations.

PlanningThe first step to successful media coverage is to look

through your planned events and work out which ones

are best suited to raising your profile. The larger and

more interesting the event is, the more likely it is to get

picked up. Camps and expeditions provide an ideal

basis for good stories.


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So you want to get noticed?

‘The coldest winter camp on record’ is more newsworthy,

so get the superlatives out

>>

Key messagesThe message is vitally important but is regularly

overlooked. It not only helps with coherent and

consistent communications when it comes to external

media, it also helps with selling the event to

participants. Having clear and defined messages will

help move your PR work from simply raising Scouting’s

profile locally to helping deliver the messages that you

want the public to hear.

Here are some example key messages for a Network

camp which can be adapted and used as a template for

the press release to support your event:

• The [title of the event] will be the largest ever

Scout camping event [in the region] and will

provide the opportunity for all [your County] Scouts to take part in their own locally organised

Jamboree.

HINT: Look for ‘killer facts’ ie the first, largest,

longest, the biggest size, the furthest.

• Half of the [maximum number] participants will

be from the host county. The other half will come

from across the UK and over [number] countries

around the world.

• Participants will camp for [number] nights and will

have the opportunity to take part in over [number] different adventurous activities over the course of

[number] days.

HINT: When counting up the number of activities,

make sure that you include tent pitching, camping,

preparing meals, cooking and all the other Scouting

skills that may be relevant.

• The young people will gain awareness about

protecting their environment through community

projects such as doing conservation work, recycling

and understanding major ethical issues in order to

make the world a better place.

HINT: If your event has a theme, make sure that you

consider building this into the key messages.

• The event will be supported by over [number] adult

volunteers.

Matching stories to outletsA one-day event lends itself to inviting journalists, a

radio truck or a TV crew to the event. Alternatively,

select the most on brand, high quality photograph

taken during the event and let that become the focus

of your media work with local outlets. Work with your

MDM to help get the journalist along to your event.

Covering camps and events that last a few days are

different, and will give you much greater

opportunities. A key part of your planning will be

looking at how to get the most from each event. Think

about pitching for a ‘before’ story, a ‘during’ story and

finally an ‘after’ story.


So you want to get noticed?>>


Building the hypeA ‘before’ story can feature expectations from the

participants. This best lends itself to a local newspaper

or local radio piece. One trick is to get a Network

member to be interviewed in a local radio studio and

invite the presenter along to the event, or work out a

plan for the interviewee to be invited back.

Capturing the adventureA ‘during’ story is all about inviting the journalist, radio

presenter or TV crew to experience the event in full

swing and to savour the atmosphere. This requires

some good planning techniques. Firstly, have a look at

the programme for the day so that you can invite the

media along at the right time to suit your event. If you

want them to see for themselves the large number of

activities on offer, it is no use them coming along

during the lunch break. It is well worth letting the

activity instructors know that you will be accompanying

somebody from the media so they are aware and feel

involved in the experience. Plan a route that you intend

to follow which includes all the activities that you want

to showcase. Remember that you are in control. You

don’t have to show the media everything that is

happening. Think about which activities will help best

convey your key messages.

A good way to involve a local TV station is to be

creative and invite the weather reporter along to

present the weather forecast live from the event. If they

are not able to attend, offer them some suitable images

that feature the weather conditions.

Two inventive ways of having regular mentions on

your local radio station is to inform the travel news

presenter when the participants are arriving and

leaving. They particularly like to have an anecdote to

run alongside the traffic report, and you can justifiably

tell them that the reason there are delays in the area is

that there are a huge number of Scouts on way to have

the adventure of their lives at this location. Give them

relevant key messages, and this gives you a free advert

for Scouting every half an hour.

Our brand is adventure, so make sure your story reflects this


Another winning idea is to work with the radio

station and get them to invite parents of the

participants attending the event to text or email the

station with messages of good luck to their sons and

daughters.

Reaping the rewardsFinally, an ‘after’ story works well across all media

outlets. A local newspaper story works well because

you will be in possession of the full media package: the

story, the right images, the quotes that complement the

story and image, and even a case study to expand the

piece.

Local radio is perfect for Network members or trained

Young Spokespersons to talk about their own personal

adventure, challenge and fun, the friendships made and

if you are lucky, their life-changing experiences.

Finally, an interview in the TV studio can be

significantly enhanced with video footage to play

alongside which brings the interview to life. If there is

no video of the event, then offer some inspiring images.

It’s all in the timingThe best case scenario is to give your story to the media

well in advance if you are pitching for a ‘before’ or

‘during’ story. If you are pitching for an ‘after’ story, it is

crucial that you work with TV and radio no more than

24 hours after the event. Ideally, this should be the case

with local newspapers. However, there have been

instances of local newspapers running the story a few

weeks after the event. Sometimes they have not got

any space left for your story during the following week,

so they will hold it back to the next issue. It is worth

considering using language like ‘Scouts have recently

returned from….’ rather than giving exact dates.

Remember that there is nothing wrong in writing up

the story prior to the event taking place. You already

know the story along with your key messages (don’t

forget to change them into the past tense), so it is just a

matter of weaving in your quotes and choosing the

right images.

Planning makes perfectThe best way to get good media coverage is to start

working out what events you can use to help build your

Network’s profile. So don’t delay and meet up with

your Media Development Manager today.

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To find out who your MDM is, ask your County Commissioner or Secretary

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Media relations

Getting the best footage will make your story get noticed above others



‘Gis a job’With a lingering recession and

youth unemployment nearing

the million mark, starting a career is a feat in itself. Can Scouting help? Emma Saunders gets to grips with this issue’s problem


Problem page

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A t the current time, with the R word still

hanging over us, times are hard when it

comes to disposable income, especially as

we have just had Christmas and it’s the

time of year we pay our membership subscription.

It is also notable from newspaper articles and figures

released from the National Children’s Bureau that

unemployment has risen, especially within the Scout

Network age bracket.

This unemployment may be hitting your Scout

Network with lack of funds to go on adventurous

activities and having to plan in advance so that

members can plan how they spend their money more

wisely!

Here are some hints and tips to help you save money

but also a reminder to include the great activities and

achievements you have from Scouting in your CV and

application forms.

Network on a shoestring1. Plan evenings that use recycled materials such as bin

bag fashion, create a band, artwork for the meeting

place. These will save money as you can use everyday

items that you have at home and at the same time

help reduce your carbon footprint.

2. Going out with the Network? Before you go visit

www.vouchercodes.co.uk and

www.moneysavingexpert.com to find out if there

is a voucher or deal you can take advantage of.

3. Do some DIY, whether to your building or maybe a

cycle rack to encourage members to cycle to the

meetings.

(See POL: A Green Scout Network - Scout Network

Bike Rack – ID 27481)

Give yourself a boostIf you’re a section leader or helper, get out your

December/January copy of the main magazine, and

check out Rosie Shepherd’s guide to how the Adult

Training Scheme can help boost a CV (page 52). As well

as the training modules there are many other activities

and achievements that you undertake just being a

Network member, so put these in.

The most important thing to get on your CV, without

taking up too much space (you want your prospective

employer to read it, after all) is the activities that you

have done instead of just writing ‘… completed my

Queen’s Scout Award’. While this is a great

achievement, not everyone knows what the award is

and so it would be more appropriate to put ‘While

being a member of the Scout Network I undertook a

four-night, five-day project with the local Waterway

Company to help clear the riverbanks.’

Once you get to the interview you can add that this

led you to the highest award in Scouting and the

opportunity to meet the Chief Scout, receive your

certificate and attend the National Parade at Windsor

Castle.

Take some time to practise filling in application forms

and writing your CV with fellow Network members.

This will make sure you don’t forget anything you have

done by using the activities in Scout Network Taking the Lead (section 2).

Whereas the financial climate has caused difficult

choices for everyone, with staycations and budget

shopping necessary adaptations, Scout Network

activities provide a value for money escape from the

workplace or the job hunt. Giving flavour to your CV,

we hope that everything you do in Scouting improves

your potential as an employee, and provides some

much-needed fun.

THE STATSBritain has the highest number of unemployed 16 to 24-year-olds in Europe, according to figures published by Eurostat. Unemployment figures published by the Department for Work and Pensions show that youth unemployment has risen to almost one million. Department officials say that by population, this leaves the UK 13th out of 27 in the EU for youth unemployment. The TUC described the situation for young people in the job market as ‘a national emergency’.

Statistics courtesy of the National Children’s Bureau



D uring the past few

years we have

received numerous

pieces of feedback

from the Movement that the current

flexibility (up to 18½ years old) causes

confusion in the Explorer Scout section

in relation to the following:

• Lack of clarity as to the need for a CRB/

Access Northern Ireland disclosure*SV

at 18 years old.

• That an individual can hold an adult

appointment and be an Explorer Scout

at the same time – giving rise to conflicting

responsibilities and confusion about their status.

If you read your December/January issue of Network you will know that from July Explorer Scouts will be required to move on from the section before their 18th Birthday. Gemma Veitch answers your questions

Moving with the times

• Confusion surrounding sleeping arrangements

for someone aged 18 to 18½ years old when

on an Explorer Scout event with fellow Explorers

aged between 14 and 18 years old.

• The Scout Association Permit Scheme applies

to those aged 18 years old and over.

• Confusion regarding the position of Explorer Scout

Young Leaders aged between 18 and 18½ years old.

With the implementation of this change from July 2010

the above issues will be clarified.

Q: When do people have to get a CRB/Access Northern Ireland disclosure check?*SV

A: When a young person reaches the age of 18 (and

wishes to remain in Scouting) they must be registered

on the Vetting and Barring Scheme and complete a

CRB/Access Northern Ireland disclosure check.*SV

Q: When will Explorers have to move on by? A: The transition window to move on from Explorer

Scouts will be from 17 ½ - 18 years old. Explorer Scouts

will have to move on by their 18th Birthday.

Q: When an Explorer moves on where can they go?A: Explorer Scouts can move onto any or all of:

Moving on up: Network gives Explorers the chance to continue doing the activities they love


Age range change

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Q: I have been told an Explorer Scout wants to join Network at 17½. How can I support them with this?A: Ideally you will have already had joint meetings

so they will be known both to you and the Network

members. When they are invested into the Scout

Network section they automatically need to complete

a CRB/Access Northern Ireland disclosure check.*SV

They will need to continue having separate sleeping

accommodation until they are 18 years old. The person

running any activities that they participate in before they

turn 18 years old will need to hold the relevant permit.

Although this change does not take effect until July

2010 it is worth thinking about now. Use the

opportunity to produce a strategy for moving Explorer

Scouts in. It is important that everyone takes on the

responsibility to ensure that these Members are

supported and have full understanding of the

opportunities they have within Scouting.

*SV ScottiSh variationSThe legislation regarding the availability and applicability of disclosure checks is different in Scotland. For further details please contact SHQ on 01383419073 or [email protected]

For more information please refer to www.scouts.org.uk/vbs or contact the programme team via the Information centre 0845 300 1818 or [email protected]

more info

• The Scout Network section (from 17½ years of age)

• To a role in Scout Active Support (from 18 years of age)

• To any other adult role in Scouting (from 18 years

of age)

Q: I am a Network member so I’m not sure why this will affect me?A: You need to ensure that your Network provision is

suitable and welcoming to any Explorer Scout about to

move up. You will need to be proactive to organise

joint activities and invite them to events so they feel

enthusiastic and relaxed about the transition.

Q: Does this affect DofE and Queen’s Scout Award expeditions?A: No. Explorer Scouts and Network members will still

be able to complete their expeditions together. They

will still need to ensure that their accommodation is

separate for over 18s and under 18s.

Q: Does this affect DofE and Queen’s Scout Award volunteering/service in Scouting?A: No, nothing will need to change. If someone is

under 18 they will be participating in the Young

Leader’s Scheme. Once they turn 18 they will

participate in the Adult Training Scheme.

Kind and helpful: There are chances to actively support young people

when you turn 18



Opportunities galore

There’s always so much going on, but have you considered our picks for Network relevant activities in the coming 18 months? Read on to be inspired

Opportunity to exploreThe British Schools Exploring Society (BSES) recently

announced their first desert expedition in many years.

The astoundingly beautiful location in Oman’s Empty

Quarter will put even the toughest Scouts to the test,

requiring participants to be physically fit, enthusiastic

and resourceful in order to succeed.

The trip is perfect if you have a lust for adventure and

a passion for environmental science; it would make an

extraordinary gap year challenge. Bear Grylls, who is a

patron of the BSES, said ‘[These expeditions] give those

young people with a dream the chance to explore some

of the world’s most remote regions. With that

exploration, I have found, so often comes a sense of

pride and achievement, building the champions and

explorers of the future.’

Activities on the expedition will include desert field

studies and surveying techniques, desert ecology,

geology, wildlife surveys and anthropology, while

camping in extreme conditions and testing your survival

skills.

Anyone interested in taking up the challenge should

log on to www.bses.org.uk and find out more.

Opportunity to drawThe Scouting magazine cartoon competition was

launched in the December/January issue, but will it be a

Network member who will have the last laugh. The

deadline has been extended, so get your wobbleboard

out and some crayons and get a bit Rolf Harris for the

chance to win a copy of the excellent new Scouting Skills book.

All profi ts go back into Scouting. The Scout Association Registered Charity number 306101 (England and Wales) and SC038437 (Scotland).


Events and activities

Send your entry by 1 April to Cartoon competition,

Scouting Magazine, Gilwell Park, London E4 7QW

Opportunity to designNext year, Hampshire Scout Network are organising an

international activity camp for Networks, and they want

everyone’s ideas on what would make Inter-Net 2011

the best.

The team are looking for suggestions on the

programme, marketing, administration, site and services

and cost.

To get on board designing the fantasy Network

event, get in touch with Donna Tew at

[email protected] and for more information

see www.inter-net.org.uk

Opportunity to scoreVulcan Scout Network are hosting a football

competition for Networks at PACCAR Scout Camp in

Chalfont, Buckinghamshire. The 7-a-side event is open

to everyone, and will have mens, womens and mixed

categories.

Of course this summer will see the World Cup in

South Africa, so the May event will have special

relevance as teams from around the land vie for the

honour of lifting the trophy.

To enter a team, contact Vulcan through their

website at www.vulcan-network.org.uk

Opportunity to do moreThere are many more international opportunities than

those covered above, from the World Scout Winter

Games in Switzerland to the Australian Rover Moot in

January 2011.

To discover more international opportunities and

Network events visit www.scouts.org.uk/international

and www.network-events.org.uk

NB: Not all events mentioned are organised by The Scout Association and their inclusion in the supplement does not constitute an offi cial en-dorsement by TSA. It is a requirement that all Scouting events are subject to risk assessment and follow the rules of the Association as outlined in Policy, Organisation and Rules.

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Foam Sleeping Mat

Item code: 1021985

£5.50Silverpoint Wind Up

3 LED Head TorchItem code: 1023863

£8

Network Camp Saver PackItem code: 1027666

Save £18.75 against items sold separately Get kitted out for camp and make a big saving.

Detachable headlight with 3 light settings. One minute of winding

provides 20 minutes of power.

On the move or in your tent, get a good night’s sleep with a space-

saving infl atable pillow.

This essential mat gives pro-tection, insulation and comfort

and has multiple uses.

Vango Nitestar 250 Sleeping Bag

Item code: 1026328

£25

Recommended for DofE, the Nitestar offers warm

and seriously comfortable sleeping for the dedicated

camper.

Scouts Be Prepared

65 Litre RucksackItem code: 1027425

£45

With adjustable back system, emergency whistle

and plenty of features, this robust rucksack has

everything you need to be prepare for a hike.


18 Network December 2009/January 2010

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Two of the fest

Spiritual development is no less important a principle in the Network, but no less difficult as we all have searching questions and different journeys. In forthcoming issues we will be mentioning events that could form the basis of an activity or discussion at a future meeting

Bahá’í festival of RidvánBahá’í is one of the world’s youngest

faiths, founded in Iran in 1863. It was

founded by a young Iranian, known as

The Báb. He foretold of the coming of

Bahá’u’lláh, whom Bahá’ís believe is

the latest manifestation of God.

The Bahá’í faith accepts all world

religions as having noble, true

beginnings. Unity is a core principle to

followers. There are 6 million Bahá’ís in

the world, of which about 6,000 live in

the UK.

The festival of Ridván lasts 12 days

and commemorates when Baha’u’llah

declared that he was the Promised

One of all previous religions. During

this time, followers observe holy days,

meet together, pray and tell stories

about the experiences of the early

Bahá’ís. One of the special beliefs of

the faith is that whenever you open

your mouth to pray, whether alone or

among friends, the spot you are in

becomes a sacred place of worship.

Idea: Learn more about the Bahá’í faith

as a Network and spend some time of

personal reflection without any ritual.

For more info see www.bahai.org

Deaf awareness weekEvery year in May, hundreds of

deafness charities get together to raise

awareness of deafness.

There are 35,000 deaf children in

the UK and three more born every day.

Idea: Contact your nearest deaf

school or support group for deaf

children. Put on a Scouting activity for

the children, learn some basic sign

language, and think about how you

can raise awareness together about

the issues facing deaf people.

Link: www.britishsignlanguage.com

Faith and awareness events for April/MayApril 2 Good Friday (Christian)

4 (19th Orthodox) Easter Day

(Christian)

5 Ch’ing Ming/Festival of pure

brightness (Chinese)

8 Hanamatsuri (Buddhist)

12 Yom Ha-Shoah (Jewish)

14 Vaisakha/Baisakhi (Sikh)

21 1st Day of Ridván (Bahá’í)

23 St George’s Day

25 Start of Save the Children

week

26 Start of RSPCA week

MayNational share a story month

2 Lag B’omer (Jewish)

3 Start of deaf awareness

week

3 Start of Red Cross week (tbc)

8 World fair trade day

9 Start of Christian Aid week

13 Ascension Day (Christian)

19-20 Shavuot (Jewish)

23 Pentecost/Whitsuntide

(Christian)

23 Anniversary of the

declaration of the Báb

(Bahá’í)

27 Vesakha Puja/Wesak/Buddha

Day (Buddhist)

29 Anniversary of the ascension

of Baha’u’llah (Bahá’í)


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