...to the Bedfordshire County Scouts Web Site. This site contains information about: forthcoming Scouting Events and Activities across the County; News to show what we've been doing recently; and Contact Details so you can get in touch with us.
If you are interested in Joining the Adventure of Scouting, please use the Join Now option on the menu and fill out the Join Now form on the National Scout web site.
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Biggleswade Centenary Gang Show Has Cast Of 170 Over 170 young stars are shaping up to give Biggleswade a centenary gangshow to remember. Billed as the cast of the century, these Scouts and Guides have been rehearsing since November to give folk of the town a show they will talk about for years. It will also be an extravaganza to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the start of the Guide Movement in 1910. |
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John Owen who is a Scout with the Blenheim Scout Group is one of very few Scouts in the Icknield District who have gained their Chief Scouts Gold award, But John is a Scout with a difference as he is severely disabled and spends most of his daily life in a wheel chair.
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Good Turn Girl Scout Blood Donor Campaign Nine life-saving Explorer Scouts and their leaders from Luton donated over a gallon of blood in a mammoth session on Thursday 21st January. Organised by 17 year old Caroline Colclough from Lea Valley District in Luton, the session lasted well into the evening and was one of the biggest in the history of the blood donor centre in Luton. |
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Bedford Scouts Join 2,500 For Winter Adventure Eleven Scouts and three leaders from the 1st Bedford Scout Group (The Onesters) joined 2,500 others from across the UK to brave the elements in a new year of adventure. The Scouts were attending The Scout Association’s annual Winter Camp and they defied sub zero temperatures to camp at Gilwell Park in Chingford, the home of Scouting and outdoor adventure. |
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Web Site Changes
Updated: 13/02/10 |
The following updates have been made to the web site:
Bed Scouts Blog - Is our Blogging Web Site for members of Bedfordshire's Scouting family. We will be adding some local news items and we will also be featuring blogs from our YSP's and other members from around the County.
Fancy a go at Blogging? Contact Peter Sutherst for further details.
Sail O.D.1 - is your chance to take part in a sailing experience on the South Coast. Prices are very reasonable and you don't need any sailing experience, you just have to be able to swim! Visit www.sail-od1.co.uk for further information.
Any comments on the content of the site gratefully received: |
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| won-tolla@bedfordshirescouts.org.uk | |
| County Directory
10 Issue 3.0 |
The county directory has been updated, the current issue 3.0 for 2010 is now available. To make changes to the directory, please ensure that your District Appointment Secretary is kept informed as to any changes in leadership, addresses, telephone numbers or e-mail addresses. A full listing can be found on the Contact Us page and the updates can also be found as individual district directory listings on the Districts page. |
Beds County Calendar
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The county calendar is constantly being updated, our Google Calendar and can be accessed from the menu on the left hand side of most of our web site pages and by clicking on the Google Calendar Button (as shown on the left) where it appears. |
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Sail O.D.1
O.D.1 is a Westerly Oceanlord 41 operated as a Sail Training Vessel for Explorer Scouts. Based in Portsmouth Harbour, her normal cruising ground for weekends is the Solent, with longer trips giving the chance of trips further afield. O.D.1 normally sails with a qualified Skipper and Mate and a crew of 7 Explorer Scouts, plus one Leader.
Visit: http://www.sail-od1.co.uk for further details
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Fun In Beds The Winter Chill 26th - 28th February |
Its that time of year..... yes its
FUN IN BEDS - THE WINTER CHILL!!!
Location - Jordans Close, Bedfordshire Cost - £20 which includes camp fees, food & as much fun as you can handle!!!
This is the twice yearly camp of the Pillage Network, come join us for some Fun in Beds where we relax and amuse ourselves for the weekend!
Activities onsite include Archery, Rifles and climbing. We have Grandmas cooking throughout the weekend and plenty of fun to be had round the campfire.
For further information see the Events Page
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The Shennington 24 Hour Race
26th - 27th June
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Le Mans in the heart of England… …except that these cars are all human powered! Inviting all Scouts, Explorer Scouts and Scout Networks to a unique challenge: A 24 hour pedal car race at the superb Shenington Go-Kart track. For further information see the Events Page
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Welcome to the Network "Homepage Tab" on the Bedfordshire Scouts Web Site.
The Scout Network is the Section for 18 to 25 Year Olds who wish to carry on their personal development through Scouting. There are many different activities and Awards available for Scout Network Members to participate in.
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How do you keep in touch with your friends and family? The same way in which Bedfordshire's Scout Network Units keep in touch! You can find the County Network Units on Facebook! To be able to use the Facebook Group Links below you must have a Facebook User Account. You can create one when Facebook asks you to login. Details for each Unit can be found below... |
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Bedfordshire Scout Network
Karl Collins - County Scout Network Commissioner E: bedfordshire.network@ntlworld.com W: www.bedfordshirescouts.org.uk
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Pillage Unit - North Bedfordshire Johnnie Walker - Unit Leader E: bedford.districtnetworkleader@ntlworld.com
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Luton Unit Karl Collins - Unit Leader E: madhattersnetwork@ntlworld.com
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Leighton Buzzard Unit Karl Collins - Unit Leader E: bedfordshire.network@ntlworld.com
Leighton Buzzard Scout Network
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POD Casting | The internet is alive with audio and video pod casts of Scouting events. Here's a selection of these from around our County, your Districts and from around the world... |
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| Everyday Adventure Showing on the Community Channel |
Are you an adult looking for a new challenge or someone who just wants to have a social life with a purpose? Are you already involved in the Scout Movement? In either case, Everyday Adventure is for you. This brand new monthly TV series is about Scouting’s work in our communities and explains everything you’ve wanted to know about Scouting but were afraid to ask! If you know the organisation from involvement in your youth or have children or grand children involved then this is a real opportunity to see what Scouting is about. It’s a window on a world of adventure.
Episode Four: Episode 4 of Everyday looks at how 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. Click on the image below to be taken to The Community Channel web site to watch Everyday Adventure ...
Episode Three: Episode 3 of Everyday looks at the benefits for adults who volunteer their time for Scouting. Nearly 100,000 adults currently volunteer. Click on the image below to be taken to The Community Channel web site to watch Everyday Adventure ...
Episode Two: 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. Click on the image below to be taken to The Community Channel web site to watch Everyday Adventure ...
Episode One: Click on the image below to be taken to The Community Channel web site to watch Everyday Adventure ...
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Biggleswade Scouts & Leaders Celebrate Their Centenary In Style |
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Stotfold ScoutsAnnual Gun Run |
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Biggleswade Scouts & Cubs need more Adults |
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Muslim Scouts Give TV Audience A Taste Of The Future A Muslim Scout Group, based in Luton, has given the region’s TV audience a taste of the future of Scouting. They appeared on BBC Look East to show how to construct a model of the solar system as part of the new Cub Scout astronomer badge to be launched next month. This is one of 42 new badges introduced by the Scouts to make the movement more relevant to today’s society. |
Scouting In The Media | Watch video clips of Scouting Events that have appeared on National & Local Television programmes using the Scout Associations Media Viewer Click Here
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