scouts

The magazine for Scout Leaders

December 2009/January 2010

System upgradeGoodbye

Home Contacts, hello InTouch

EASY CHAIRSPioneering to make you

sit up and take notice

The results are in!

Your verdict on the Scout

Supplement

GET COOKING!GET COOKING!

Four fantastic backwoods recipes inside

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INTRO

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WELCOME

4 Scouts Outdoors We relive some of your 2009 ad-ventures, camps and expeditions

6 Are you InTouch?The replacement for the Home Contact system is here

8 Programmes on a plateThis issue’s theme is young people

10 Meeting sparklers Put some pazazz into your programme with human knots, getting to know you games and more

13 The people have spoken! The full results of our supplement survey

14 Cooking up a stormGreat backwoods cooking ideas

16 Sit back and relax Pioneering projects to help you take it easy!

18 Why small teams work Louise Henderson explains why the Patrol System is the route to real responsibility

Contents

Your Scout Support TeamAlasdair McBay – UK Adviser (Scout Section),Ed Wilson – Programme & Development Adviser

Contact them at:[email protected]

Scout Support Team The Scout Association, Gilwell Park, Chingford, London E4 7QW; Tel. 0845 300 1818

AdvertisingRichard Ellacott [email protected] Tel: 020 8962 1258

A Scout from 1st Mill End Scout Group which recently benefited from an archery canopy courtesy of United House and Thrive Homes.

‘“More Scouting skills” is the message we keep hearing in our conversations and surveys,’ says Alasdair

McBay. We will therefore be providing more practical skills both through the supplement and

in our work nationally

Every supplement for the foreseeable future will carry a practical, back-to-basics

feature which will describe a practical Scouting skill. Other exciting work in the

pipeline includes a new Scouting Skills book, published in March 2010.

There is no doubt that the spirit of passing on practical skills was central to

our Founder’s vision and is a key to the philosophy of learning by doing. It is also

an excellent way of encouraging young people to have adventures outdoors.

However, there is an interesting debate to be had which we would welcome

contributions from every leader – what is meant by practical skills in the Scout

section in the 21st Century? A traditionalist school of thought would favour

passing on the skills described by the Founder such as pioneering, tracking and

weather forecasting. A Scout Leader today however, might argue that equally

important is the use of Global Positioning Systems, the internet and finding

practical solutions to international issues.

Do the two sit well together? Do we water our programme down by trying to

cover so many approaches? What are the skills that Scouts should learn in 2010?

We’d love to hear your views at [email protected]

Practical support

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4 Scouts December 2009/January 2010

As the year draws to a close, we catch up with some of your 2009 adventures in the outdoors

Under coverSome Ilford Scouts showed that traditional skills are alive

and well this year by spending a week camping and

backwoods cooking. Almost every Troop in the District

spent a day honing one of the most iconic Scouting skills:

constructing a bivouac. Matthew Taylor of the 4th Ilford

North Troop particularly enjoyed this activity: ‘One evening

at summer camp we all went bivouacking. We collected

fern for the roof and branches for the structure. Through a

massive team effort we constructed three bivouacs. After

clearing the insides of leaves, sticks, stones and brambles,

we laid ground sheets, our sleeping bags and equipment

ready for a sleep out.’

Close encounters As well as traditional activities, Scouts also got the

opportunity to take part in some more

unusual ones, with Scouts

from the 1st Hainault Troop

getting up close and

personal with stick

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YOUR ADVENTURES

My Scout Camp by JackIt’s Saturday morning, my fi rst day. I am feeling extremely nervous and very unsure what to expect. I was also feeling sad and upset that I was leaving my family as I have never been away from home for a week before. Things get better!

The others in my group make my stay very comfortable and we work as a team. There are so many good things about camp: speed boating, archery, shooting and swimming. The only time I want to go home is when we do bivouacking as I feel uncomfortable, cramped and tired.

I make lots of new friends, try new food and talk more than ever before. The fi rst thing I say to my Mum when I get home is:‘I can’t wait to go next year!’ She replies: ‘I can`t wait either, as then I can get some peace and quiet!’ >>

insects, giant African snails and giant

cockroaches at the ‘Bug Encounter’ at

Colchester Zoo.

District Commissioner, Cliff Everitt said:

‘Summer camp is a Scouting institution

that is as popular today as it has ever been

with the young people involved in the

Movement. It gives the Scouts a chance to

put into practice everything that they have

learnt over the year at their weekly Troop

nights and feel independent of their

parents. It’s amazing also, to see how

much the younger Scouts learn from the

older ones in the course of

a week. It’s this process

that really keeps the

move ment

alive.’

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Godstone Scouts: New Forest adventure By Mark Wiles

For this year’s camp we went down to the New Forest to

Ferny Crofts, not far from Beauileu. Although we had

some heavy downpours, these were mercifully short, and

the Scouts’ enthusiasm was never dampened.

Our first couple of days were spent settling in, with a

couple of on site activities including archery and shooting,

both of which were well run by the on site team. On

Monday evening we embarked on a quick trip down to

the coast to get a view of the Isle of Wight. It looked as if

it was within walking distance!

We then paddled in the Solent, followed by catching

dinner – the crab didn’t quite feed 14 Scouts! Tuesday

took us out exploring the local area and wildlife.

Once we returned to camp, we enjoyed some further

on site activities including the crate challenge and

climbing. Wednesday we spent the day at Beaulieu Motor

Museum, which also currently has a James Bond and Top

Gear exhibitions.

Tell us about your adventures at [email protected]

more info

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It’s amazing how quickly the days go by - Thursday was

mountain biking through the New Forest. We started well,

but several of us got punctures. We also got caught in one

of the week’s heavy downpours. However by the time we

made it to our destination of Lyndhurst, the sun was back

out and we could stop for a drink and an ice cream. Our

final day was packed with a go on a zip wire, mega

abseiling, a swimming session and finally our Gourmet

Night. The Scouts had to make up a three-course meal on

a budget, then serve the meal to the leaders, who judged

each course!


A lthough InTouch should

make the lives of Scout

Leaders easier through its

flexibility, it is worth noting that it is

a requirement for all Scout activities,

including normal weekly meetings.

What does it mean in practice? When you take Scouts away, there is

no longer a specific requirement to

appoint a third party Home Contact

to sit at home by the phone. Instead

you will need to put in place the most

appropriate system for any event,

activity or meeting you run. This

doesn’t mean lots of extra work, but

should mean increased flexibility in

the way you can manage your

communications.

How will it be put in place? InTouch will be implemented across

the UK between now and 1

September 2010. Your District

Commissioner will be able to let you

know when your District will be

moving across from the Home

Contact system.

InTouchOur Home Contact system is being replaced. The new system is called InTouch and, as Rob Lyon explains, it should mean increased flexibility for local Scouting

Full details of InTouch can be found in the Dec/Jan issue of Scouting, at www.scouts.org.uk/intouch and in the factsheet InTouch (FS120075)

more info

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UPDATES

Visit www.garmin.co.uk/garmin-gb-discoverer You can also visit www.scouts.org.uk/garmin to download the Hiker Badge resource packs and learn more about using GPS.

more info

Join the treasure trail Geocaching is sweeping Scouting and Garmin and Blacks are offering discounts on GPS equipment to help you get started

I f you haven’t yet heard of it yet, geocaching is

a high-tech treasure hunting game to find ‘caches’

that are hidden in water-tight boxes. The treasure

could be coins, key rings, stickers or other goodies.

Visit geocaching.com to find out where your local

geocaches are and all you need is access to the internet

and a handheld GPS.

Garmin and the outdoor store, Blacks, are offering the

Scouts 10% off the Garmin eTrex and GPS 60 range plus a

free book about GPS worth £9.99!* Visit www.scouts.

org.uk/garmin or simply cut it out from this page and take

it into any Blacks store.

If you visit Blacks, Tiso, Ellis Brigham, Snow & Rock, Field

& Trek, Go Outdoors or Nevisport and buy a Garmin

Oregon or Dakota 20 you’ll receive a 50% discount on

one of the new 1:50k regions of GB Discoverer mapping!

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39091 Defend your area

Programmes on a platePOP

This issue’s theme is Young People,

written by Tony Taylor

Flag break 5 mins N/A

Scavenger hunt 15 mins Fit for LifeGames

This game requires no preparation. Give each Patrol ten minutes to fi nd and collect as many items as possible. Specify objects with names beginning with a certain letter or objects of a certain colour or material.

How old do I have to be?

20 mins Exploring Beliefs and AttitudesGames

Arrange a quiz to fi nd out if your Scouts know how old they need to be to legally have their own bank account, get a job or play the National Lottery. There is a website that contains all the answers and more: www.askthepolice.uk/conent/Q346 A printable citizenship quiz sheet can also be found on the CBBC website at http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/newsid_1680000/newsid_1689900/1689957.stm

Hot rice 10 mins Fit for LifeGames

The Troop members stand in a circle with one Scout in the centre. This Scout has to dodge a football thrown from the circle. Once the Scout is hit, he swaps places with the successful thrower. The winner is the Scout who stays in the circle the longest. For safety, the football must be thrown at the feet of the person in the circle.

There’s nothing to do?

30 mins CommunityTeam-building activities

How often do we read in the local paper that there’s nothing for young people to do in their area? Provide the Scouts with local directories, a local newspaper and Internet access. Challenge them to make a list of activities for young people locally and produce a week’s calendar of what they might do each day. At the top of the list will be the Scouts. Include other youth organisations, sports and special interest clubs, evening classes, cinemas and even a night in with their friends watching a DVD or playing computer games. The results could be sent to your local newspaper.

Be ‘streetwise’ 45 mins Fit for LifeVisits and visitors

Older people might come up with statements such as,‘in my day you could play safely on the streets.’ Invite a local Police representative to talk to the Scouts about their personal safety when they are out and about by themselves. Make sure that they know the age range of their audience beforehand.

Scouting worldwide 45 mins GlobalThemes

100 years ago Scouting was spreading across the world. Today Scouting exists in 216 countries. Provide each Patrol with Internet access. Their task is either to show where Scouting has spread or to fi nd out about Scouting in one particular country. Their results should be in the form of a poster for display in your meeting place. One interesting starting point might be a search for ‘Scouts stamps’ on eBay.

Flag down, prayers 5 mins Exploring Beliefs and AttitudesPrayer, worship and refl ection

Lord, help us to remember our Scout Promise in our daily lives. We have promised to do our best at all times. To do our best to do our duty to our God. To do our best to do our duty to the Queen and all that she means for our country. To do our best to do our duty to other people by being trustworthy, loyal, friendly and considerate. To do our best to keep the Scout Law. To be considerate and show respect. Help us, and Scouts throughout he world, to act like a true family should.

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Flag break 5 mins N/A

Scavenger hunt 15 mins Fit for LifeGames

This game requires no preparation. Give each Patrol ten minutes to find and collect as many items as possible. Specify objects with names beginning with a certain letter or objects of a certain colour or material.

How old do I have to be?

20 mins Exploring Beliefs and AttitudesGames

Arrange a quiz to find out if your Scouts know how old they need to be to legally have their own bank account, get a job or play the National Lottery. There is a website that contains all the answers and more: www.askthepolice.uk/conent/Q346 A printable citizenship quiz sheet can also be found on the CBBC website at http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/newsid_1680000/newsid_1689900/1689957.stm

Hot rice 10 mins Fit for LifeGames

The Troop members stand in a circle with one Scout in the centre. This Scout has to dodge a football thrown from the circle. Once the Scout is hit, he swaps places with the successful thrower. The winner is the Scout who stays in the circle the longest. For safety, the football must be thrown at the feet of the person in the circle.

There’s nothing to do?

30 mins CommunityTeam-building activities

How often do we read in the local paper that there’s nothing for young people to do in their area? Provide the Scouts with local directories, a local newspaper and Internet access. Challenge them to make a list of activities for young people locally and produce a week’s calendar of what they might do each day. At the top of the list will be the Scouts. Include other youth organisations, sports and special interest clubs, evening classes, cinemas and even a night in with their friends watching a DVD or playing computer games. The results could be sent to your local newspaper.

Be ‘streetwise’ 45 mins Fit for LifeVisits and visitors

Older people might come up with statements such as,‘in my day you could play safely on the streets.’ Invite a local Police representative to talk to the Scouts about their personal safety when they are out and about by themselves. Make sure that they know the age range of their audience beforehand.

Scouting worldwide 45 mins GlobalThemes

100 years ago Scouting was spreading across the world. Today Scouting exists in 216 countries. Provide each Patrol with Internet access. Their task is either to show where Scouting has spread or to find out about Scouting in one particular country. Their results should be in the form of a poster for display in your meeting place. One interesting starting point might be a search for ‘Scouts stamps’ on eBay.

Flag down, prayers 5 mins Exploring Beliefs and AttitudesPrayer, worship and reflection

Lord, help us to remember our Scout Promise in our daily lives. We have promised to do our best at all times. To do our best to do our duty to our God. To do our best to do our duty to the Queen and all that she means for our country. To do our best to do our duty to other people by being trustworthy, loyal, friendly and considerate. To do our best to keep the Scout Law. To be considerate and show respect. Help us, and Scouts throughout he world, to act like a true family should.

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Andrew Corrie invites Scouts to breathe on a ping pong ball, share their dreams and

arrange themselves by the time they woke up. There’s never a dull moment with

our latest meeting sparklers . . .

Meeting sparklers

PopcornEveryone mingles around in the playing area. The leader

then calls out a number and an object. Participants quickly

form groups of that number, then use their bodies to

make the object. For example, ‘Two, rocking chair!’ Pairs

form themselves into rocking chairs. Once everyone has

made their object, allow time for more mingling and then

call next object.

Objects could include: washing machine, calculator,

three piece suite, toaster, car, piano, fountain, old oak tree,

tent, sheep, and how about ending with ‘Everyone, roller

coaster!’

Tied in Knots1. Everyone stands in a circle.

2. Reach out with their left hand and grasp someone’s hand.

3. Reach out with the right hand, and grasp someone

else’s hand. Each player must be holding hands with

two different people.

4. Challenge them to reform themselves into a circle.

It can work with any size group, but small to medium

size groups work best. Once you get over nine people,

split them into two groups. The groups must always have

an even number.

Untying Knots1. Take a long rope and tie one thumb knot about every

three feet. There should be one knot for each person. If

there are more than six in the group, it might be better

to have two ropes.

2. Lay the rope on the ground or a table in a straight line.

3. Ask each player stand by a knot on the rope.

4. The players pick up the rope making sure they each

have one hand on either side of the rope.

5. They have to untie the knots without letting go of the

rope.

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Games and activities

Continuum This is a ‘getting-to-know-you’ sparkler where the

purpose is to get members of the group talking and

learning things about each other The ideal group size is

about 6-10 people. If there are more, divide them into

two or more groups. Pick a theme and get the group to

arrange themselves in order.

Start with something simple like age, hair colour or

height. Then move on to more interesting topics like

north-south by location of birth. Or try some of these ideas:

• the number of nights they have camped

•months of the year by birthday

• how many years they’ve been in Scouting

• the time they woke up this morning

• the number of hours since they last watched TV

• the number of books they read this month.

Blow Ball You will need: a table - any size, and at least one ping

pong ball (add an extra ball for every 4-5 players)

1. This game can be played with two to 20 people (if

your table is big enough!).

2. Spread the players around the table. With four players,

assign each person one side of the table. Otherwise,

decide what space around the table is each person’s

territory.

3. Put a ping pong ball in the centre of the table. No one

is allowed to touch the ball. They have to move

it by blowing on it.

4. A point is scored when the ball falls off the side of the

table. The point goes to the person whose territory is

where the ball fell off.

5. The winner is the person with the fewest number

of points when a fixed amount of time is up.

Two Truths and a LieEveryone sits in a circle. Each person prepares three

statements, two of which are true and one

of which is a lie. In any order, the person

shares the three statements with the

entire group. The object of the game

is to work out which statement is a

lie. The rest of the group votes on

each statement, and the person

reveals which one is the lie.

Two Truths and a Dream

Why not try this variation of the last game? Instead of a lie,

a person says something that they wish to be true. For

example, ‘I once met the Chief Scout.’ Which is the real

dream or ambition?

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The annual Chubb Fire Christmas Card competition has proved as popular as ever. Entries flooded in from Scout Groups across the UK, showing off their creative spark in igniting the message of fire safety

For further details on the fire safety demonstrations, competition and the Fire Safety Badge, visit www.chubb.co.uk/scouts

more info


Winner 10th Radcliffe Scout Group Manchester

Runner Up: 1st Nairn Scout Group

Winner 10th Radcliffe Scout Group Manchester

WINNER

Runner Up: 1st Rogerstone Scout Group

Creative sparks

T he competition was open to all Scout Groups

in the UK, with entries produced by the Group

as a whole around the theme of ‘Keeping safe

from fire around Christmas and New Year’.

Amidst fierce competition, the 10th Radcliffe Scout Group

from Radcliffe in Manchester was judged the best entry,

with the design used as Chubb Fire’s Christmas e-card and

sent to its customers and contacts over the Christmas

period.

Cash prize As well as the chance to see their design as an e-card, the

Group also received prize money of £300 to be put

towards a Group outdoor activity. There are also two

runners up prizes of £100 each, which were awarded to

the 1st Rogerstone Scout Group,Gwent, South Wales and

1st Nairn Scout Group, Nairn, near Inverness.

Jane Garland, Chubb Fire’s Marketing Communication

Manager, was delighted by the number of Scout Groups

that got into the festive spirit early: ‘Their efforts are very

much appreciated,’ she said. ‘Our annual competition

enhances the support which we already give to the

Scouting community and hopefully reinforces the fire

safety message to families nationwide.’

Spreading the message of fire safetyThe competition comes as part of Chubb Fire’s ongoing

support for The Scout Association and its commitment to

spreading the fire safety message. Chubb is the long

running sponsor of the Scouts Fire Safety Badge, which

offers the Scouts some invaluable advice on fire

prevention, detection and escape routes should a fire

break out. Since its introduction in November 2003 more

than 74,000 Scouts have received the badge.

Live demonstrations Since part of the badge requires Scouts to be able to

recognise various fire extinguishers, and know what kinds

of fire they should be used on, Chubb Fire also offers live

fire demonstrations. These give Scouts the opportunity to

try using fire extinguishers and fire blankets on a live fire in

a controlled environment.

In 2009, Chubb Fire’s Training Officers toured the

country to deliver these popular live fire demonstrations

to over 200 Scouts nationwide.

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SUPPLEMENT SURVEY RESULTS

If you have other suggestions or comments, it’s not too late. Let us know at [email protected]

your comments welcome

Just right, 97

Too long, 5

Not long enough, 46

88

110

68 7177

109 107 92

16

66

44

22

0

Young people’s

contribution

Expedition tips

Reports from Scout events and camps

Camp cooking recipes

Pioneering projects

Comment and opinion

from experienced

Leaders

Other: (please add)

Runner Up: 1st Rogerstone Scout Group

T hank you to everyone who gave us feedback

on the supplement. While you had plenty of

suggestions, the good news is that 85% of

you thought the supplement was either useful

or very useful. Of the regular articles, you found practical

programmes ideas, the Meeting Sparklers, Programmes

on a Plate and ideas for specific badges the most useful.

Encouragingly, there were lots of good ideas for new

articles and features too. Here are the results in full:

What would you like to see more of?

What you’d like to see more of • County and Headquarters adult recruitment initiatives

• Questions and answers from the Information Centre

• More quick programme ideas

• Awards

• Help with practical skills

• New ideas for backwoods cooking and skills training

• New spin on old ideas

• Diary of national events

• More details for the suggested programmes

• Special needs groups and suitable ideas for them

• Sharing ideas from successful groups

• More competitions and resources

• Basic skills

Is the supplement the right size?

Where can we improve? • ‘I find much of the information too general; I would like

more detail.’

• ‘Content is more important than length and the content

is not always relevant to everyday Scouting in my

group.’

• ‘The ideas in the supplement are not always helpful as

our group has members who can’t manage everything

able bodied Scouts can.’

• ‘16 pages is the most economical size for the

supplement and saves paper!’

What happen now?Your feedback is key if we are to keep your supplement

useful and relevant. We’ll be introducing more of what

you asked for (starting with pioneering and backwoods

cooking) and will be working with the UK Adviser for

Scouts to help address your other concerns and act on

your ideas.

When we ran an online survey in the autumn, nearly 150 of you shared your views on the Scout supplement. Too long? Too short? Not enough practical support? We find out and let you know how we will be responding

The people have spoken!

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Cooking up a stormAs we look ahead to The Big Adventure... Gets Cooking, why not let your Scouts have a go at rustling up these tasty treats?

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BACKWOODS COOKING

W hy not make life interesting and step out

of the kitchen to cook up these

gastronomic delights? All of the recipes

are ideal for cooking outdoors, over

open fires or in home made ovens. For information on

cooking on open fires and ovens, please refer to the Scout Handbook, available to order at www.scouts.org.uk/shop

Vegetable kebabsYou will need:• 12 new potatoes

• 12 small onions

• 12 button mushrooms

• One red pepper

• One green pepper

• 12 small tomatoes

• Butter or margarine

• Salt, garlic and pepper to taste.

Method:• Prepare six thin green sticks from ash, hazel or willow

(not holly or yew) and skewer the cleaned and prepared

ingredients as desired onto them, leaving the tomatoes

to one side.

• Melt some margarine or butter with some salt, pepper

or garlic as required and brush it over the kebabs.

• Support the kebabs over glowing embers and cook

for about five minutes turning occasionally. After

this time add the tomatoes and cook for a further

five minutes.

Angels on horsebackYou will need:• Two strips of bacon (per person) or substitute your

own alternative ingredient

• Grated cheese.

Method:• Sprinkle the cheese onto the strips of bacon and roll

them up.

• Wrap them up in separate pieces of foil and consign to

the embers for about 15 minutes turning regularly.

Potato puffsYou will need:• 450g (1lb) cold mashed potato

• Two eggs

• One mug (1/2 pint) of milk

• 15g (1/2 oz) butter or margarine

• Seasoning to taste.

Method:• Beat the eggs and mix them with the mashed potato,

milk and melted butter until you have a thick batter.

• Make into patties and bake in your oven like biscuits

or on two layers of foil on a grill over your fire, turning

once, until brown.

Hash brownsYou will need: (quantities are for four servings)

• 1kg (2lb) potatoes

• 60kg (2ox) flour

• Two eggs

• 30ml (1/2pt) milk

• Seasoning.

Method:• Make a tray out of two thicknesses

of foil and grease it well with butter and margarine.

• Grate the potatoes and spread them over the tray.

• Mix the beaten eggs, milk, flower and seasoning

together and pour this mixture over the potatoes

patting it down with a fork.

• Bake the hash browns in a reflector fire or in a camp

oven. Alternatively, seal the food in foil and place

it in the embers for 15 minutes or so. Serve with

grated cheese.

...and for dessert:

Melon delightYou will need:• One small melon

• Two mandarin oranges

• One red apple

• 12 seedless grapes

• Lemon juice and orange juice

• Mint leaves and cherries for decoration.

Method:• Cut the melon in half and scrape out the seeds.

• Using a sharp knife, cut the melon flesh into cubes

and put the pieces in a bowl.

• Peel and clean the oranges and put the individual

segments into the bowl.

• Core a red apple and cut into thin slices, leaving the skin

on and add this and grapes to the rest of the fruit.

• Mix the fruit together and add a dash of lemon juice

or a spoonful or two of fresh orange juice and divide

the mixture up between the two halves of melon skin.

To serve, place a red cherry and a couple of mint leaves

on the top of each portion.

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Diagram A

Diagram B

PROGRAMME LINKS Why not ask your Scouts to complete

this activity as part of their Outdoor Challenge, Outdoor Plus Challenge or Pioneer Badge?

Why not ask your Scouts to complete this activity as part of their

Sit back and relax!

In the second part of our new pioneering series, we present two ideas for

chairs that can be constructed inside your meeting place. Ideal practise

for next year’s summer camp...

You will need: • 2 x 2m 6ft) staves, 2 x 1.5m (4ft 6”) staves,

7 x 1m (3ft) staves

Method:• Prepare the first rectangular frame using

2 x 1m and 2 x 1.5m staves.

• The second rectangular frame is made up

2 x 1m and 2 x 2m staves. It must be narrow enough

that it will fit through the first frame.

• Fit the two frames together and adjust the angle of the

frames so that they will form a comfortable seat. Lash

them where they cross. (Diagram A)

• Prepare the back support by lashing the remaining

1m staves together to form three sides of a rectangle.

The points a and b should fit inside the first frame built,

the other ends of these staves are lashed to the outside

of the second, larger frame. (Diagram B)

• Using heavy duty polythene or canvas to form the seat,

stapling it firmly in place.

Deckchair

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PIONEERING

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

WANT MORE OF THE SAME? Hundreds of step-by-step pioneering projects can be found at www.pioneeringmadeeasy.co.uk Thank you to the team for permission to reproduce these ideas.

Arrowhead Flashing LED

Adult ScarfItem code: 1027389

£12

Scout Tartan Lambswool

ScarfItem code: 1025810

was £12.23 £11

With the Scout Arrowhead logo, the necker is perfect for wearing

on a campsite, day or night.Batteries are replaceable

#1027403 at two for £1Simple on/off switch.

A 136x30CM Lambswool Scarf woven in the offi cial

Scout Tartan (this is not a Scout Necker).

Each Scarf has a label sewn on to it stating it is the offi cial Scout tartan.

Ideal for wearing on cold days or as a gift.

A Waterman Pen in a gift box, in the popular rollerball style.

Printed with the Scouts ‘be prepared’ logo. Ideal for

your own use or as a gift.

Suitable for laptops with a 15” screen size, with three

separate compartments, the middle one being padded.

Handle or shoulder strap for easy carrying

Be Prepared Waterman

Rollerball PenItem code: 1024579

£22

Be Prepared Laptop Bag

Item code: 1027383

£15

You will need: • 11 x stout staves 0.9m (3ft)

• 10 x stout staves 1.2m (4ft)

• 30 light lashings

Method:• The two side frames are built first using 4 x 1.2 m staves

for each. The seat support bars need to be 0.45m (18”)

up from the bottom of the uprights (a).

• Next, join the side frames using 4 x 0.9m (3ft) staves.

• Another 0.9m stave is lashed to the seat support

0.2m (8”) in front of the back tie.

• Lash 2 x 1.2m staves in place to support the back

of the seat.

• Use the remaining 0.9m (3ft) staves in place to form

the seat and back rest.

• If necessary, stabilise by lashing some diagonal bracing

between the back legs.

Camp chair

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Download your copy of Scouts Taking The Lead at www.scouts.org.uk/takingthelead

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RECENTLY OVERHEARD . . . Q. What are you most looking forward to about becoming a leader?A. To take a new Scout and give them the skills and knowledge to become a Patrol Leader.

A good answer, but even better when you realise that it was actually given by a 13 year old to the question ‘What are you most looking forward to about becoming a Patrol Leader’!

Why small teams workHow much time do your Scouts spend in their Patrols, asks Louise Henderson. Is it just somewhere to stand at flag break or are they central to the Scout experience? Are you making the most of what Patrols have to offer?

Y oung people are capable of incredibly mature

opinions and actions when you place them in

positions of responsibility. While we as leaders

strive to be good role models for our Scouts,

it is when we create good role models of their own

generation that we have really succeeded.

Real responsibility For Patrol Leaders, the Patrol system allows them an

unrivalled opportunity to take on a real leadership role,

making real decisions with real consequences for

themselves and others. As a result their successes (and

failures) are all the more meaningful.

Mind you, even the best Scouts need help to be good

Patrol Leaders. Scouts Taking the Lead is an excellent

resource and provides a ready-made course of training.

On its own though it can only be of limited value. It is

when Patrol Leaders and Assistant Patrol Leaders take

what they learn and put it into practice that the experience

is complete.

Leading by example Scouting is the perfect setting to prepare young people for

adult life. We can give them the confidence to lead others,

to know that to lead isn’t always to have all the answers,

that respect is the key to great leadership and that a good

example is 99% of a good leader.

Have faith in your Patrol Leaders. Give them the training

and the responsibility and they will reward you with

a glimpse of the leaders of the future.

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