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Welcome
Gilwell Reunion is a great opportunity for so many things, not least to get involved in such a wide
range of activities and events, to get inspired through the many workshops and to have
opportunities to put the national team on the spot - and to do all this whilst we get together for
some fun and fellowship of our own.
Reunion is also chance for you to you shape the future of Scouting by engaging with the wide range
of national leaders attending, either formally through the many programmed events or informally, as
they wander around the site. Don’t be afraid to stop them and chat.
We are particularly delighted to give a warm welcome to Reunion
newbies including Chief Scout, Bear Grylls as well as those
returning for the umpteenth time!
As always, I look forward to seeing you over the weekend and
saying a very personal ‘thank you’ for making Scouting so
successful.
Wayne Bulpitt,
UK Chief Commissioner
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Contents
Welcome3
Using the programme 5
What’s going on? 6
Friday programme 6
Saturday programme
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Sunday programme 9
Reunion 2014 Programme Highlights 11
Entertainment 12
Activities 13
Stalls 15
Map of Gilwell Park 22
Workshops 24
Marketplace 27
Practical skills 28
General information 30
Catering 32
Scout Activity Centres 34
Welcome to Gilwell Park 36
Bear’s message 37
Scouts’ Own order of service
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Using the programme
Throughout the weekend there will be lots of opportunities for
you to meet new people, try different activities and be inspired.
Some events will be running all weekend; others have specific
time slots.
Make sure you are familiar with this programme so you don’t
miss out on what’s going on. It is split into five broad areas:
Stalls
Activities
Join the hustle bustle on The Training Ground
to obtain information and resources for
your group.
Have fun and finding inspiration for your
programme by trying some of Gilwell Park’s
on-site activities alongside a variety of
externally provided activities.
Workshops
Marketplace
Located in the CIC, attend a workshop to
gather information about topics of interest.
Peruse and buy resources from a range of
Scouting and non-Scouting exhibitors. Located
in The Lid on Saturday and on the Training
Ground on Sunday.
Practical skills
Visit The Orchard to develop your own skills in a
range of outdoor pursuits and other activities.
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What’s going on?
Plan your weekend using the timetables over the following pages.
Friday programme: 5 September
Time
Activity
Location
09.00–23.00
Event Reception open
Jack Petchey Lodge
10.00–22.30
Reunion Office open
The White House Reception
15.00
Indoor accommodation
check-in open
The White House Reception
16.00–19.00
Scout Shops Ltd open
Marquee in front of The White
House
16.30–19.00
Awards Hub
CIC Foyer
19.00
The Queen’s Squiffy Woggle Pub
open
Essex Chase
19.00
Lid Bar open
The Lid
19.00– 20.00
Colin Walker Heritage Talk: Scouts
at War
Marquee C, Training Ground
20.30
Reunion Welcome
The Lid
20.30–20.50
Epping Forest Pipe Band
The Lid
20.40
Film – Sunshine on Leith
Swan Centre
20.30–22.30
Wii Games
CIC Seminar Room
20.30–23.00
Quiet Zone
CIC Foyer
20.50–22.30
KEGS Ceilidh Band
The Lid
22.30–00.00
DJ Nev
The Lid
00.00 (Midnight)
Entertainment venues close
The Queen’s Squiffy Woggle Pup
(Essex Chase), The Lid
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Saturday programme: 6 September
Activity
Location
08.00–12.00
Time
Event Reception open
Jack Petchey Lodge
08.30–22.30
Reunion Office open
The White House Reception
09.00–19.30
Scout Shops Ltd open
Marquee in front of The White
House
10.00–11.00
Additional Merchandise Sales open
The Providore, Camp Square
10-00–11.00
Awards Board: Citation
Writing workshop
Founders Room, The White House
10-00–11.00
Public Affairs: Community Impact
CIC Seminar Room 1
10-00–11.00
Internal Comms: Communications
workshop
CIC Seminar Rooms 4 and 5
10-00–11.00
Compass Surgeries
CIC Seminar Rooms 2 and 3
10.00–11.00
Scout Information Centre: Are you
ready for Compass?
Info Centre, The White House
10.00–11.00
SAID: LGBT Awareness
Garfield Weston, The White House
10.00–12.00
Queen’s Scout Award:
Training workshop
Group Room and Baerlein Room,
The White House
10.00–14.30
Activities – Bouncy Boxing and
Sumo Wrestling
Training Ground
10.00–14.30
Activities – Assault Course and
Mini Golf
Mallinson’s
10.00–16.00
Fundraising: Where is the fun
in ‘FUNdraising?
CIC Foyer
10.00–16.00
Information Centre open
Info Centre, The White House
10.00–16.00
Stalls open
Training Ground
10.00–16.00
Practical Skills open
The Orchard
10.00–16.00
Marketplace open
The Lid
10.00–17.00
Awards Hub
CIC Foyer
10.00–17.00
On-site activities open
Around Gilwell
11-00–12.00
Internal Comms: Communications
workshop
CIC Seminar Rooms 4 and 5
11-00–12.00
Compass Surgeries
CIC Seminar Rooms 2 and 3
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Saturday programme: 6 September (cont.)
Activity
Location
11-00–12.00
Time
Scouts of the World Award:
Supporting SOWA Adults
CIC Seminar Room 1
11.00–12.00
Archives: An introduction
CIC Seminar Room 6
11.00–12.00
SAID: Accessible Scouting
Garfield Weston, The White House
11.15–12.15
Awards Board: Awards
Presentation
Founders Room, The White House
12.00–13.00
Colin Walker Heritage Talk:
Walk and talk
Starting from The Gidney Cabin,
Training Ground
12.00–14.00
Open Mic Session
The Queen’s Squiffy Woggle Pub,
Essex Chase
13.30–15.00
Scout Information Centre: Are
you ready for Compass?
Info Centre, The White House
14.00–15.00
Awards Board: Citation Writing
Workshop
Garfield Weston, The White House
14.00–15.00
Compass Surgeries
CIC Seminar Rooms 2 and 3
14.00–15.00
Archives: An introduction
CIC Seminar Room 6
14.00–15.00
Internal Comms: Communications
workshop (smartphones)
CIC Seminar Rooms 4 and 5
14.00–15.00
Scouts of the World Award:
Supporting SOWA Participants
CIC Seminar Room 1
14.00–15.00
Colin Walker Heritage Talk: BadenPowell – His life and times
Group Room and Baerlein Room,
The White House
14.45–15.45
3rd Davyhulme Scout & Guide Band
Training Ground
15.00
Drinks Reception
Training Ground
16.00–17.00
Awards Board: Awards
Presentation
Founders Room, The White House
16.00–17.00
Awards Board: Citation Writing
Workshop
Garfield Weston, The White House
16.00–17.00
Scout Radio: Broadcast Radio for
your Group, District, County
or Event
CIC Seminar Rooms 4 and 5
16.00–17.00
Programme Changes
CIC Seminar Room 1
16.00–17.00
Muslim Scout Fellowship
CIC Seminar Room 6
16.30–19.00
Awards Hub: Badge collection
CIC Foyer
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Saturday programme: 6 September (cont.)
Activity
Location
18.00
Time
Anglican Eucharist
Swan Centre
18.00
Holy Mass
Roman Catholic Chapel
19.30
The Queen’s Squiffy Woggle
Pub open
Essex Chase
19.30
Lid Bar open
The Lid
19.30–20.30
Campfire
Large Campfire Circle
19.30–20.30
Live Acoustic Set – Joe Brown
The QSWP, Essex Chase
19.30–20.45
DJ Nev
The Lid
20.30
Film - Ghostbusters
Swan Centre
20.30–21.30
3rd Davyhulme Scout & Guide Band
Essex Chase
20.30–22.30
Wii sports
CIC Seminar Rooms
20.30–23.00
Board Games
CIC Foyer
20.45–23.30
Live Band – The Beavers
The Lid
21.00–23.30
Quiz
Training Ground
21.30–22.30
Live Acoustic Set - Joe Brown
The QSWP, Essex Chase
23.30
Entertainment venues close
The Queen’s Squiffy Woggle Pub Essex Chase, The Lid
Sunday programme: 7 September
Activity
Location
09.00–16.00
Time
Reunion Office open
White House Reception
08.00
Interdenominational Communion
service
Open Air Chapel
09.00–11.00
Scout Shops Ltd open
Marquee at front of White House
10.00–11.00
Compass Surgeries
CIC Seminar Rooms 2 and 3
10.00–11.00
Scout Radio: Broadcast Radio for
your Group, District, County
or Event
CIC Seminar Rooms 4 and 5
10.00–11.00
Programme Changes
CIC Seminar Room 1
10.00– 11.00
Muslim Scout Fellowship
CIC Seminar Room 6
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Sunday programme: 7 September (cont.)
Time
Activity
Location
10.00–12.00
Scout Information Centre: Are you
ready for Compass?
Info Centre, The White House
10.00–11.00
SAID: Accessible Scouting
Garfield Weston, The White House
10.00–12.00
Queen’s Scout Award: Training
workshop
Group Room and Baerlein Room,
The White House
10.00–12.00
SAID Drop in
CIC Foyer
10.00–13.00
Information Centre open
Info Centre (White House)
10.00–13.00
Awards Hub
CIC Foyer
10.00–13.00
Activities – Airball Racer, Laser Clay
Pigeon Shooting, Giant Connect 4
and Jenga
Training Ground
10.00–13.00
On-site activities open
Around Gilwell
10.00–13.30
Stalls open
Training ground
10.00–13.30
Practical Skills open
The Orchard
10.00–13.30
Marketplace open
Training Ground
10.30–12.00
Q&A with the UKCC and Chief
Executive
Marquee C, Training Ground
11.00–12.00
Programme Changes
CIC Seminar Room 1
11.00–12.00
Public Affairs: Local Voice
CIC Seminar Rooms 4 and 5
11.00–12.00
Compass Surgeries
CIC Seminar Rooms 2 and 3
11.00–12.00
Eastbourne District Scout First
Aid Team (EDSFAT): Automated
External Defibrillator workshop
CIC Seminar Room 6
11.00–12.00
SAID: LGBT Awareness
Garfield Weston, The White House
12.00–13.00
Colin Walker Heritage Talk: Walk
and talk
Starting from The Gidney Cabin,
Training Ground
13.00–14.00
Compass Surgeries
CIC Seminar Rooms 2 and 3
13.00–14.00
Programme Changes
CIC Seminar Room 1
13.00–14.00
Eastbourne District Scout First
Aid Team (EDSFAT): Automated
External Defibrillator workshop
CIC Seminar Room 6
13.00–14.00
Public Affairs: Scouting in
Deprived Areas
CIC Seminar Rooms 4 and 5
14.30
Scouts’ Own
Training Ground
15.00
1st Gilwell Park Annual Meeting
Training Ground
16.00
Reunion closes
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Reunion 2014 programme highlights
Special Event: Drinks Reception
Sat 15.00
There will be an opportunity to meet and share
a drink with the UK Chief Commissioner, Wayne
Bulpitt and other members of the UK leadership
team. This is the perfect opportunity to come
along and find out what they do, and to ask
them questions related to all areas of Scouting.
Reunion Express newspaper
Friday 20.00
Saturday 11.00 and 18.00
Sunday 12.00
The newspaper will be available from the
Reunion Office, The Lid, Park Café and Lid
Café. To include your news and pictures
in this year’s newsletter please email
reunion.express@scouts.org.uk, message us
on Facebook facebook.com/reunionexpress,
tweet us at twitter.com/ReunionExpress
using #Reunion2014 or post your comments in
the Reunion Express box located at The White
House Reception.
Special Event: Scouts’ Own
Sun 14.30
Led by Fiona Weaver, bring the weekend to
an end in time-honoured fashion by gathering
under the Gilwell Oak for a period of fellowship
and reflection. This will be followed by the
Annual Meeting of the 1st Gilwell Park Scout
Group, which is an opportunity for you to hear
about what’s been happening in Scouting and
at Gilwell over the last year.
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Entertainment
The Queen’s Squiffy Woggle Pub
Live Music – KEGS Ceilidh Band
Fri 19.00–00.00, Sat 12.00–14.00 and 19.30–23.30: Essex Chase
If you want to try a selection of fine ales and
relax in the pub style atmosphere, then The
Queen’s Squiffy Woggle Pub is the place for you.
Lid Bar
Fri 19.00–00.00, Sat 19.30–23.30:
The Lid
Come and join us at the lively Lid Bar for some
fantastic live entertainment. Don’t forget our
Friday theme is Commonwealth Games and
Saturday is the 80s!
Live Music - Epping Forest Pipe Band
Fri 20.30: The Lid
Fri 20.50: The Lid
Whether you’re a complete novice or a ceilidh
regular, you’re sure to have a brilliant time
joining in the dances with KEGS Ceilidh Band.
Open Mic Session
Sat 12.00–14.00: The Queen’s Squiffy Woggle Pub (Essex Chase)
This is your chance to entertain us with your
best rendition of your favourite campfire
songs, sketches, jokes, magic tricks and more.
Feel free to bring along any props or musical
instruments you may need and we’ll provide the
microphone. Who knows… next year you could
be on stage in the Lid or leading us in song at
the campfire!
Kicking off our entertainment for the weekend,
Epping Forest Pipe Band are bringing the feel of
Scotland to Gilwell Park.
Campfire
Wii Sports
Led by campfire leader David Walsh, gather at
the iconic Reunion campfire to sing and socialise
with other adult volunteers.
Fri and Sat 20.30–22.30: CIC
Get your gaming fix by challenging your fellow
campers at virtual ten-pin bowling, tennis
and golf.
Quiet Zone
Fri and Sat 20.30–23.00: CIC
If all the entertainment and noise is too much,
why not try venturing over to the CIC where
there will be a selection of board games for you
to have a go at.
Film
Fri 20.40 and Sat 20.30:
Swan Centre
Grab some popcorn and a drink, sit back and
relax as you enjoy Sunshine on Leith on Friday
and 80s Classic Ghostbusters on Saturday.
Sat 19.30–20.30: Large Campfire Circle (Essex Chase)
Live Music - Joe Brown
Sat 19.30–20.30 and 21.30–22.30:
The Queen’s Squiffy Woggle Pub (Essex Chase)
Joe will be performing two acoustic sets of
modern and classic hits.
Live Music – The Beavers
Sat 20.45: The Lid
Dance floor-fillers, The Beavers will be
performing live in the Lid. With a selection of
Blues, Rock and Swing, it is sure to be a fun
filled evening.
Quiz
Sat 21.00: Training Ground
Assemble a team of eggheads for an evening
of puzzles and brainteasers, with prizes up for
grabs for the winning team!
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Activities
Whether you’re looking for an aerial adrenaline rush or prefer to
keep your feet firmly on the ground, we have an activity for you.
Please note some have limited availability and weight limits.
On-site activities
Try out some of the best loved activities on offer at Gilwell Park Scout Activity Centre.
3G swing
Leap of faith
Sat 10.00–12.30, 13.00–14.30,
15.30–17.00 Sun 10.00–13.00
Sat 10.00–12.30, 13.00–14.30,
15.30–17.00 Sun 10.00–13.00
Aero ball
Low ropes
Sat 10.00–12.30, 13.00–14.30,
15.30–17.00 Sun 10.00–13.00
Sat 10.00–12.30, 13.00–14.30,
15.30–17.00 Sun 10.00–13.00
Archery
Medium ropes
Sat 10.00–12.30, 13.00–14.30,
15.30–17.00 Sun 10.00–13.00
Sat 10.00–12.30, 13.00–14.30,
15.30–17.00 Sun 10.00–13.00
Climbing wall
Pedal go-karts
Sat 10.00–12.30, 13.00–14.30,
15.30–17.00 Sun 10.00–13.00
Sat 10.00–12.30, 13.00–14.30,
15.30–17.00 Sun 10.00–13.00
Freefall
Rifle shooting
Sat 10.00–12.30, 13.00–14.30,
15.30–17.00 Sun 10.00–13.00
Sat 10.00–12.30, 13.00–14.30,
15.30–17.00 Sun 10.00–13.00
High All Aboard
Swimming pool
Sat 10.00–12.30, 13.00–14.30,
15.30–17.00 Sun 10.00–13.00
Sat 10.00–12.30, 13.00–14.30
Jacob’s ladder
Zip wire
Sat 10.00–12.30, 13.00–14.30,
15.30–17.00 Sun 10.00–13.00
Sat 10.00–12.30, 13.00–14.30,
15.30–17.00 Sun 10.00–13.00
Orienteering
Picture trail
You can obtain resources for this
activity from The White House
Reception any time it is open.
You can obtain resources for this
activity from The White House
Reception any time it is open.
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Activities below will also be taking place on either the
Training Ground or Mallinson’s
Handball
Sat 10.00–15.00
Inspired by the box that rocked at London
2012? Come and have a go at everyone’s new
favourite Olympic sport.
Assault Course
Sat 10:00–14:30: Mallinson’s
Make your way over, under and through our
inflatable assault course, testing your skills and
agility along the way.
Bouncy Boxing
Sat 10:00–14:30: Training Ground
Why not practice your skills ready for the next
Commonwealth Games. Participants have to
box each other on an inflatable ring while
wearing giant foam boxing gloves.
Mini Golf
Sat 10:00–14:30: Mallinson’s
Whether you think of yourself as a golfing
professional or a complete novice, you’re sure to
enjoy a round of mini golf.
Sumo Wrestling
Sat 10:00–14:30: Training Ground
Participants have to get into sumo costumes
and then belly bounce each other out of the
fighting circle. The person who does this the
best out of 3 wins!
Airball Racer
Sun 10:00–14:00: Training Ground
Two players have to compete against each other
to pass their ball from one jet of air to another
to get them into the baskets at the end. The
first player to transport all of their balls is the
winner!
Giant Connect 4 and Jenga
Sun 10.00–14.00: Training Ground
Two of your favourite childhood games but
giant size! Have you still got the skills to be
Connect 4 and Jenga champion?
Laser Clay Pigeon Shooting
Sun 10:00–14:00: Training Ground
A chance to be competitive and show off your
shooting prowess. No bullets or loud bangs
involved, just lasers. No pigeons are hurt in the
making of this activity.
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Stalls: Training Ground
Have a chat with our exhibitors to learn more and get inspired in
areas as diverse as scuba diving and first aid! A variety of stalls
will be open on the Training Ground on Saturday and Sunday;
simply bring along a bag, notepad, pen and your natural
enthusiasm so you can pick up materials and jot down ideas.
All stalls will be open from Sat 10.00–16.00, or Sun 10.00–13.30 on the Training ground
unless otherwise stated.
2nd Gilwell Park SAS
Arts Award (Trinity College London)
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
The 2nd Gilwell Park SAS brings 20 new crafts
that have been tried and tested at Wintercamp,
Fundays and Gilwell 24, offering Leaders the
chance to make all the crafts which can be used
in Section meetings.
Adult Support
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
Find out more about Training, Adults in Scouting
and Diversity Inclusion.
Arts Award inspires young people to grow their
arts and leadership talents: it’s creative, valuable
and accessible. Find out how you can use Art
Award to recognise achievement at all age
ranges from Beavers to Scout Network and how
it fits with a wide range of activity badges as
well as the Creative Challenge badge. Come and
visit us on our stand to get hands on and take
part in our creative challenge!
British Scouting Overseas
Archives/Heritage
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
Discover and feedback on the new and exciting
plans for The Scout Association’s Heritage
Service including volunteering opportunities,
contemporary and historic collecting activities,
digital access and widening young people’s
engagement with the Scouting Story.
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
A youth-led organisation which is the National
Youth Council of the UK. The BYC supports
young people to have a voice and influence
change locally, nationally and internationally
and supports young people to campaign on
the issues they care about.
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
Do you know that there are members of the UK
Scout Association outside of the geographical
UK that deliver the same programme as the rest
of the UK? Come along to our stand on the
Training Ground to find out more about our
International Groups and how we operate.
British Sub Aqua Club
British Youth Council (BYC)
Sat 10.00–16.00
Sat 10.00–16.00
We will be on the Training Ground promoting
the British Sub Aqua Club.
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Brownsea Island Scout Active
Support Unit
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
The unit joins us to promote the place where
Scouting began and offer the opportunity to
make friendship badges.
CamJam 2015
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
Cambridgeshire’s 2015 International Scout
and Guide Jamboree, come and find us on
the Training Ground for more information and
freebies!
Damaris
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
Love films? Then you’ll love the free activity
pack based on this summer’s epic family film
Earth to Echo (in cinemas 25th July). Featuring
clips and messages from the stars this is ideal
for a new term activity, exploring the adventure
of friendship and the power of young people
to make a difference. Come and visit us to
try out some of the activities, and learn more
about what we have coming up this autumn.
Download your free activity pack at www.
damaris.org/earthtoecho.
Development Grants Board
Create and walk a Labyrinth
DGB will be hosting a stall advertising the range
of funds available.
Sun 10.00–12.30: Open Air Chapel
In our modern, busy lives we need to find ways
to slow down, to be still, to reflect, to give
thanks and to engage in spiritual reflection.
Walking a labyrinth, a single path with twists
and turns leading you to the centre, can help
us to find that space. A labyrinth will be created
and facilitation will be available to help you
walk the labyrinth as a means of reflection.
If you are interested in helping to create the
labyrinth, please join us at 10.00, otherwise
come and walk the labyrinth between
10.30 and 12.30.
Cub Centenary
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
Eastbourne District Scout First
Aid Team (EDSFAT)
Sat 10.00–16.00
Find us on Saturday on the Training Ground
where we will have a range of training dummies
and false wounds for to master, practice or
touch up on your first aid. Also, why not come
along to one of our workshops on Sunday.
Encaustic Art
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
The year of adventure is looming upon us at
high speed, so come on down to find out how
you can get involved with all the fun with your
section and have a try out the Blendavender!
Delicious, healthy, adventurous and a calorie
burner!
Learn and have fun using encaustic art for
making cards, bookmarks and picture transfer
to cotton and silk materials.
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Essex International Jamboree
Internal Communications
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
The Essex International Jamboree is back in
2016–30th July to 6th August with the
theme Our Changing World.
FLAGS Scout Active Support Unit
Sat 10.00–16.00
Do you need more information about FLAGS
and what they do? Do you want programme
ideas to explore and promote equality and
diversity. Then FLAGS is where you need to
be. Come down and have a chat and find
out more!
Global Advisers
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
Come and meet the Global Advisers, find out
what’s going on in Scouting internationally and
how you can get involved.
Harambee for Kenya
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30: Essex Chase
Come along and have a go at soapstone
carving, staining, colouring and finishing at our
stall. You can do this activity with Beavers to
SAS. Gifts are also available for sale; all profits
go to support projects in Kenya.
Intercamp
Sun 10.00–13.30
Information about an international camp for
Scouts and Guides at Whitsun.
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Sat 10.00–16.00
Learn how to help increase quality
communications to the public and other
members. Pick up some advice, chew over your
ideas and check out the latest Print Centre
updates.
International Badgers Club
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30: Essex Chase
Visit the stall on Essex Chase to have a look
at the wide variety of badges that have been
collected over the years and have a chance to
swap. Also find out about our collectors scheme
for young people and how you can collect as a
group.
International Fellowship of
Scouting Rotarians
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
International Fellowship of Scouting Rotarians
is a fellowship which promotes links and cooperation between Rotary and Scouting and
Guiding.
International Scout Active
Support Unit
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
International Scout Active Support and
International Partnership comprises of Adult
Volunteers all of whom are supporting, in
different ways, development of participation
in International Scouting.
Jamboree on the Air (JOTA)
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
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JEKA Group Holidays
Sat 10.00–16.00
Pick up a brochure from The Scout Association
partner JEKA: organisers of international Scout
holidays and summer camps to Europe.
JOTI Radio
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
JOTI Radio is the official on-line radio station
supporting JOTA-JOTI and is operated by Avon
Scout Radio (a SAS Unit for Avon). Throughout
JOTA-JOTI (17th, 18th & 19th October 2014)
the team at JOTI Radio will be broadcasting
non-stop on-line. The broadcast will include
a variety of music, interviewing Scouts from
around the globe as well as a series of special
guests. We know that many of the listeners
to JOTI Radio do so alongside other JOTA-JOTI
activities, while for others listening to JOTI Radio
is their only involvement with the largest world
Scouting event. Further information via www.
jotiradio.org.
Kindred Lodges Association
Sat 10.00–16.00
The Kindred Lodges Association comprises
Freemasons world-wide, predominantly
members of Scout Associations recognised
by the World Scout Bureau, but also
members of the Boys Brigade, together with
other uniformed and non-uniformed youth
organisations. Our members have a common
purpose to ‘facilitate and foster relationships
amongst Freemasons who are or were involved
in Youth Work’.
Kandersteg: hosted by the UK
Kandersteg Network Scout Active
Support Unit with Kandersteg
International Scout Centre
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
In 2013, KISC welcomed 12,671 guests, with
3,711 from the UK. The SASU is able to give
leaders advice on how to plan an exciting, safe
and unforgettable trip to the Centre, 1200m
high in the Swiss Alps. This unique World
Scouting site will give a truly international
experience of the ‘Permanent Mini Jamboree’;
with Alpine adventure; where you can Live B-P’s
Dream. Learn from the experience of leaders
who have previously led successful expeditions
all year round and who can give hints and tips
on best practice, including transport options.
Information is also available for anyone over the
age of 18 wishing to be a volunteer for a period
of 3 months. Visit us on the Training Ground
and speak to us and a current Pinkie!
Linnet Clough Scout Camp
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30: Essex Chase
Come along to Linnet Clough on Essex Chase to
work with our woodturner and turn your own
woggle. You can then decorate it by branding.
Also don’t forget to enter our raffle!
Mehndi Henna Art
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
Have a unique henna design drawn onto your
skin by skilled artist Urmi.
Please note there is a cost for the designs.
Membership Planning and Support
Sat 10.00–16.00
Find out more about Policy, Organisation and
Rules (POR) for the Future.
scouts.org.uk
Merlin Entertainments
Prostate Cancer UK
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
Merlin Entertainments offer great days out for
Scouts at the UK’s top visitor attractions! From
group discounts and free leader places, to
unique camping and sleepover opportunities.
Visit our stand to find out more and for your
chance to WIN a free group day out!
Network Russia Active Support
Sat 10.00–16.00
Support and advise on Expeditions to Russia for
Explorer & Network Sections
Pets as Therapy
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
Pets as Therapy is a national charity founded
in1983. It is a community based charity
providing therapeutic visits to hospitals,
hospices, nursing homes, special education
provisions and a variety of other establishments
from volunteers with their dogs and cats.
Queen’s Scout Working
Party (QSWP)
Sat 10.00–16.00
Talk to the QSWP about its work supporting
national Scouting events and find out more
about Top Awards.
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Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
40,000 men are diagnosed in the UK each year
and 10,000 men in the UK die of it every year.
Our young people in Scouting are confronted
with this in their daily life, through parents,
friends and Scout Leaders impacted by the
disease. Be aware and also discuss things
that we can do in our Scouting programme
to support and make others aware by visiting
the Prostate Cancer UK exhibit here at Gilwell
Reunion. See how clued up you are and take
the Men United five quick-fire questions at the
exhibit and you could help save men’s lives.
Raleigh International
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
Come and find out about Raleigh International’s
sustainability development and how they inspire
young people from around the world to work
with communities living in poverty. Raleigh is
one of the organisations involved in the delivery
of the UK government funded International
Citizen Service programme.
Safeguarding
Sat 10.00–16.00
The Safeguarding and Vetting team will
be hosting an area focused on programme
activities and information for adults on how to
stay safe in Scouting. We will be welcoming
Beatbullying on the day, who are available
to talk about anti-bullying activities and we
will also have information and support about
e-safety.
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Samaritan’s Purse International
Scout Radio
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
Samaritan’s Purse is a Christian relief and
development organisation, currently involved
in a number of overseas projects supporting
individuals affected by war, poverty and disease.
Samaritan’s Purse also runs Operation Christmas
Child, the world’s largest children’s
Christmas project.
Scout Radio will be on the Training Ground,
so come and find out about a radio show or
station for your county, district, group or event.
We’ll also be broadcasting throughout the
weekend and will feature plenty of interviews
and recordings of the event. Why not listen at
www.scoutradio.org.uk.
Scout 4X4
Scouts Commonwealth Youth
Exchange Programme (SCYEP)
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30: Essex Chase
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
Find out more about the Scout Active Support
Unit (SASU), who support Scout events and
provide 4x4 activities and off-road experiences
for young people across the country.
A fantastic opportunity for over 16’s to take
part in a cultural exchange for a 6 week period
with Scout families in other Commonwealth
countries.
Scout Information Centre
SSAGO
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.00:
Info Centre, The White House
The Scout Information Centre will be open
for Scouting advice, support and guidance
throughout the weekend. So why not drop in
with your questions and queries, to enter their
amazing competition, or just to say hello to the
team! Follow the signs from the White House
Reception.
Are you ready for Compass? The Scout
Information Centre team will be on hand to
point you in the right direction. Drop in (Sat
1000 -1100 and 1330–1500 and Sun 1000–
1200) for advice on how to register on the new
system, where to get support, and how to find
the user guides.
Scouts of the World Award SASU
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
Come and find out more information about
Scouts of the World Award for Scout Network
members. We are over on the training ground
so pop in for a chat.
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
The SSAGO Info Stall is to present what SSAGO
(Student Scout and Guide Organisation) is
to Leaders and Network. We allow students
to continue within both movements while at
University.
The National Deaf Children’s Society
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
The National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS)
supports deaf children, young people and their
families across the UK. Fingerspellathon is our
amazing sponsored spelling event for children.
Your Scouts could learn a valuable life skill and
use it to work towards their Fundraising and
Interpreter Activity badges. Come and find out
more at the NDCS stand.
scouts.org.uk
The Scout Memorial Project
Wateraid
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
We hope to be able to share the final memorial
design with volunteers. This will enable
you to continue promoting the concept of
remembrance within your own sections.
UK Programme Support Team
Sat 10.00–16.00
Come along and discover some of the
background thinking behind the upcoming
programme changes. (Please note that detailed
changes will not be revealed until early 2015).
Us (United Society) Anglican Church
Development Organisation
Sat 10.00–16.00
Our organisation is Us (United Society), which is
a Christian organisation providing development
support to people in less-economically
developed countries, particularly in health and
education. Resources are free of charge and
will assist youngsters in their faith and global
awards.
Venture Abroad
Sat 10.00–16.00
Venture Abroad has enjoyed a successful
partnership with The Scout Association for
almost twelve years. This partnership ensures
that the opportunities to create lifelong
memories through international adventure are
accessible and easy for all. At Gilwell Reunion
2014, leaders will be able to discuss the
exhilarating international travel opportunities
available from venture abroad with our friendly
and experienced team.
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Sun 10.00–13.30
Wateraid works to provide Clean Water and
Sanitation to people throughout the World. we
will be showing how we can educate young
people and what we can offer to Scout Groups
in this area, particularly with badges such as the
Global challenge.
World Scout Jamboree
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
Try out our special edition Japan in a Box activity
as part of the join in jamboree programme. We
have a limited number of resource packs to give
away containing everything you need to share
this activity with your district. You can also find
out where to locate your nearest Japan in a Box!
WWF-UK
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
Join in with our activities and find out more
about WWF and how we strive to help support
our environment and the wild life within it with
our free resources.
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Swimming Pool
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Rifle Range
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Coke Bar and Providore
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Climbing Wall
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Swan Centre
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Camp Square
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Team Building
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Aeroball
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Zip Wire
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Indoor High Ropes
Climbing Wall
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Information Point
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Workshops: CIC
The following programme of workshops has been arranged to
give you access to a range of experts and interesting speakers.
All sessions will take place in the CIC Seminar Rooms unless
otherwise stated.
Awards Hub
Fri 16.00–19.00, Sat 10.00–17.00
and Sun 10.00–13.00: CIC Foyer
The Scout Association’s Awards Team will be
taking badge orders and booking appointment
slots for workshops and answering your
questions.
Colin Walker Heritage Talk: Scouts at
War Vol 1 The Great War
Fri 19.00–20.00: Marquee C,
Training Ground
Covering the Coastwatching Scouts, The All
Clear Boys, The Flax Harvests, Our Inspirational
Lady Scoutmasters etc.
Awards Board: Citation writing
workshops
Sat 10-00–11.00: Founders Room,
The White House
Sat 14.00–15.00 and 16.00–17.00:
Garfield Weston, The White House
Need help with award applications? Come
along to one of the workshops to learn more
about writing citations for awards and ask
essential questions.
Public Affairs: Community Impact
Sat 10.00–11.00: CIC Seminar Room 1
How Will We Make It Happen? The 2014-18
strategic plan, Scouting For All, gives one of our
four strategic objectives as “making a positive
impact in your community”. The session will
lay out how we’re going to support you in
developing your own high quality Community
Impact projects.
Internal Comms:
Communications Workshop
Sat 10.00–11.00 and 11.00–12.00: CIC
Seminar Rooms 4 and 5
In these taster sessions learn all about the Scout
brand, how to write your communications and
learn what makes a great photo. With practical
exercises in writing and taking the best images
please bring your camera or camera phone.
Compass Surgeries
Sat 10.00–11.00, 11.00–12.00 and
14.00–15.00, Sun 11.00–12.00 and
13.00–14.00: CIC Seminar Rooms 2 and 3
Find out how to prepare youth data and upload
it to Compass.
Scout Information Centre: Are you
ready for Compass?
Sat 10.00–11.00 and 13.30–15.00,
Sun 10.00–12.00: Info Centre,
The White House
The Scout Information Centre team will be on
hand to point you in the right direction. Drop
in for advice on how to register on the new
system, where to get support and how to find
the user guides.
Fundraising: Where is the fun in
‘FUNdraising?
Sat 10.00–16.00: CIC Foyer
Experts from the Fundraising Team will be on
hand to answer this question - along with any
others you might have. Appointments last
for 15 minutes and will need to be booked in
advance at The White House Reception. If you
have a specific question, please note it on the
booking form so we can make the most of our
time together.
scouts.org.uk
Scouts of the World Award:
Supporting SOWA Adults
Internal Comms: Communications
Workshop (smartphones)
Sat 11.00–12.00: CIC Seminar Room 1
Find out more about the Scouts of the World
Award, and how to provide support to those
young people who wish to work towards it.
Archives: An Introduction
Sat 11.00–12.00 and 14.00–15.00:
CIC Seminar Room 6
An introduction to The Scout Association
archives and an overview of how the Archives
Team can assist members.
Awards Board: Awards presentation
Sat 11.15–12.15 and 16.00–17.00: Founders Room, The White House
The Awards Board will give an overview on how
to nominate someone and give you the chance
to ask any questions. To book your presentation
space find the award Hub in the CIC Foyer.
Colin Walker Heritage Talk:
Walk and talk
Sat 12.00–13.00, Sun 12.00–13.00:
Starting from the Gidney Cabin, Training Ground
Explore Gilwell on foot and discover 95 years of
inspiring world Scout history with this ticketed
event led by Colin Walker. Also find out more
about the work undertaken in the last couple
of years and that that is planned for the near
future. This gentle walk (with lots of stops) will
last about one hour and will cover just
over a mile.
Scouts of the World Award:
Supporting SOWA Participants
Sat 14.00–15.00: CIC Seminar Room 1
A new award – just for Scout Network
members! Come along and find out all about it.
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Sat 14.00–15.00: CIC Seminar
Room 4 and 5
Communications workshop focussing on how
smartphones have the capability to take video
photo and audio - to help you share your stories
both to other members and the press. Tips and
practical exercises to help you get the best from
your technology. Please bring your smartphone.
Scout Radio: Broadcast Radio for
your Group, District, County or Event
Sat 16.00–17.00 and Sun 10.00–11.00:
CIC Seminar Room 4 and 5
An introductory session into broadcast radio
and what you can do with your group, district
or country and how scout radio can assist and
support you. Also considering a radio station at
a county event or larger? This session will also
guide you through the basics of what’s involved.
Programme Changes
Sat 16.00-17.00, Sun 10.00–11.00,
11.00–12.00 and 13.00–14.00:
CIC Seminar Room 1
Come along and discover some of the
background thinking behind the upcoming
programme changes. Please note that detailed
changes will not be revealed until early 2015.
Muslim Scout Fellowship
Sat 16.00–17.00, Sun 10.00–11.00:
CIC Seminar Room 6
Come and find out how we are working to
promote Scouting in the Muslim community.
Q&A with the UKCC and Chief Executive
Sun 10.30–12.00: Marquee C,
Training Ground
Your chance to debate our strategy and work
plans in an open forum discussion with the UK
Chief Commissioner Wayne Bulpitt and Chief
Executive Matt Hyde.
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Public Affairs: Local Voice
Sun 11.00–12.00: CIC Seminar
Rooms 4 and 5
Local Voice, Local Impacts. Decision makers
in your local area (such as local authorities,
Councillors and MPs) can have a huge impact
on your ability to deliver Scouting. Either
through helpful support such as securing
external funding or places to go and meet, or
barriers such as waste disposal charges rent
increases. This session will outline an exciting
new project to support local Scouting to
influence on a local level.
Eastbourne District Scout First Aid
Team (EDSFAT): Automated External
Defibrillator workshop
Sun 11.00–12.00 and 13.00–14.00:
CIC Seminar Room 6
This workshop will explain the need for
Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in
Scouting and the community give an overview
of how and why they work, and give you an
opportunity to practice using an AED in a
scenario. Ideas about how to teach other adults
volunteers and young people in Scouting will
also be explored.
Public Affairs: Scouting in
Deprived Areas
Sun 13.00–14.00: CIC Seminar
Rooms 4 and 5
Scouting in Deprived Areas - Making the
General Election Work for You. The General
Elections in May 2015 represent and
unparalleled moment of power for constituents,
and a huge opportunity for Scouting to win
support from politicians. This session will give
you a chance to shape our plans to secure the
support of those standing for Parliament to help
us reach the 200 poorest areas of the country.
SAID Drop In
Sun 10.00–12.00: CIC Foyer
For an informal chat about diversity and
inclusion, individuals and groups are welcome
between these times to ask questions.
Colin Walker Heritage Talks: BadenPowell - His life and times
Sat 14.00–15.00: Group Room and
Baerlein Room, The White House
Scout Historian Colin Walker has recently
completed his transcription of Baden-Powell’s
diaries and letters. Join this fascinating insight
into the life of the founder with opportunities
for questions and open discussion.
Queen’s Scout Award: Training
Workshop
Sat 10.00–12.00, Sun 10.00–12.00 :
Group Room and Baerlein Room,
The White House
This workshop aims to enable adults to support
Explorer Scouts and Scout Network members
through the completion of their Queen’s Scout
Awards. It will cover the key elements of the
QSA, who it is for and the links between the
Chief Scout and Duke of Edinburgh Awards.
This workshop will also be useful for leaders
who would like to deliver this workshop locally.
SAID: LGBT Awareness
Sat 10.00–11.00 and Sun 11.00–12.00:
Garfield Weston, The White House
This workshop aims to give you a better
understanding of LGBT issues, including
defining sexual orientation and gender identity;
support for the LGBT community in Scouting;
coming out; addressing homophobia, practical
tips on how to create a more welcoming
environment in Scouting, and how to support
LGBT young people.
SAID: Accessible Scouting
Sat 11.00–12.00 and Sun 10.00–11.00:
Garfield Weston, The White House
This workshop will provide participants with
practical tips to ensure Scouting is accessible
to young people with additional needs and/ or
disabilities.
scouts.org.uk
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Marketplace
Buy, book or find out more about Scout services, campsites and
kit. The Marketplace is located in The Lid on Saturday and on the
Training Ground on Sunday unless otherwise stated.
Sat only, 10.00–16.00; The Lid
Association of Scout and Guide Centres
Sat, 10.00–16.00; The Lid and
Sun 10.00–13.30; Training Ground
Belchamps Scout Activity centre
Adventures Offshore
Boy Scout Models
Carrots Roadshow (Camp Square)
Cubjam
Cotswold Outdoor (Outdoor Climbing Wall)
Harmergreen Wood
Harambee for Kenya (Essex Chase)
Hertfordshire Scouts
Leicestershire Scouts - Youth Fundays
Hesley Wood Scout Activity Centre
Les Maingys Activity Centre
SCOUTwear
Linnet Clough Scout Camp (Essex Chase)
Skreens Park Activity Centre
Mityana Community Development Foundation
The Lochgoilhead Centre
Moor House Adventure Centre
Unity Insurance Services
Providore Trading
Well End Scout Activity Centres
Ramblers Worldwide Holidays
West Mercia Scout County
Scout 4x4 (Essex Chase)
Scout and Proud Charitable Trust
Scouting Ireland
Sea Scouting - Scouting Historian
Travel Places
The International Badgers Club (Essex Chase)
Thriftwood Scout Campsite
Vango
WSJ 2015 Essex - Unit 30
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Practical Skills – Orchard
Learn new skills or share what you know with others.
The Practical Skills area will be open on The Orchard on Saturday
10.00–16.00 and Sunday 10.00–13.30, unless otherwise stated.
4th Ewell Scout Group
East Devon Scout District
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
4th Ewell Scout Group are demonstrating their
amazing Caving System; a wooden structure
of movable tunnels covered to create a dark
environment likened to a cave which participant
can explore to push their boundaries of being in
a dark, confined space.
Dowsing for All
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
Dowsing for All will be demonstrating the
ancient art and science of dowsing which
aims to bring health and enjoyment to the
worldwide community through projects such as
the Pelandra Ball and Energy Pyramid as well as
using dowsing rods.
Dowsing for All workshops
Sat 09.00–10.00: Dowsing for All
stand, The Orchard
Advanced dowsing workshop.
Sun 09.30–10.30 and 11.00–12.00:
Dowsing for All stand, The Orchard
Workshop based on the basic principles of
dowsing. Please book a place for this workshop
on Saturday.
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
A training stand dedicated to pioneering
and navigation.
East Lancashire Scouts
Sat 10.00–16.00
Sport Cross Bow and Target Tomahawk.
Gilwell Scout Active Support (SAS)
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
Find out how to make your own rope to
practice knot tying.
Green Outdoor
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
A range of UK made tents, tarps & shelters and
general outdoor/camping accessories.
I.E.A.T. Scouts (Ilford East Activity
Team)
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
IEAT Scouts will be demonstrating how to use a
Kelly kettle, paracord weaving, swing braiding
and how to make dream catchers.
scouts.org.uk
International Guild of Knot Tyers
Sat 10.00–16.00
The International Guild of Knot Tyers will
demonstrate knot tying and rope work.
The stand will deliver group teaching
sessions and programme ideas.
Survival and Medical Services
workshops
Sat 10.30, Sun 09.30: Survival and
Medical Services stand, The Orchard
Considerations for first aid kits.
Scout Activity Centres (SAC)
101 uses for a SAM splint.
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
Scout Activity Centres will be celebrating our
International Volunteers as well as showcasing
our fantastic activity centres. Pop by to try out
some backwoods cooking or try your hand at
some bushcraft challenges.
Shark Designs
Shark Designs specialise in demonstrating the
illusive art of tool sharpening using Japanese
whetstone, leather strops and stones. They also
demonstrate the many forms of fire lighting
such as solar fire lighting and flint & steel. There
are products available to buy at the stand.
Shark Designs workshops
Sat 14.00–15.00, Sunday 09.30–10.30:
Shark Designs stand, The Orchard
Knife sharpening.
Throughout the weekend: Shark
Designs stand, The Orchard
Fire lighting.
Survival and Medical Services
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
Survival and Medical Services provide first aid
supplies for outdoor activities. Their practical
advice and workshops aim to arm the Leader
with extra tools and confidence to take young
people out and about.
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Sat 12.30, Sun 11.00: Survival and
Medical Services stand, The Orchard
Sat 14.30, Sun 12.30: Survival and
Medical Services stand, The Orchard
Lessons from the battlefield. The use of
haemostatic agents in outdoor activities.
The Three Arrows Scout Survival
Team
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
The Three Arrows Scout Survival Team will be
exploring wild foods and water filtering.
Wilderness Gathering
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
Watch demonstrations of friction fire, bushcraft
skills or purchase kit and equipment.
Woodlife Trails
Sat 10.00–16.00, Sun 10.00–13.30
Woodlife Trails are experts in bushcraft, natural
history and tracking. They have a large portfolio
of training and experience, but are focussing on
tracking and bushcraft at Reunion this year.
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General information
Event staff
Vehicles
When they’re on duty all Reunion staff will wear
a distinctive green scarf with a Gilwell axe and
log design on the back. If you need anything
please ask them and they will be happy to help.
Every opportunity is taken to reduce the number
of vehicles moving around the estate. All
vehicles must be parked in the Branchet Field
car park and must not be parked in any of the
camping areas. Inappropriately parked vehicles
will be removed.
Fire and emergency procedures
Open fires are only allowed in altar fires, placed
a safe distance away from tents. In the event of
a fire, alert a member of staff who is responsible
for calling emergency services and alerting
nearby guests.
When you check in at Reception you should
receive a copy of the Site Emergency Procedures
document: please ensure all members of your
party read this information.
Indoor accommodation
Please note that residents of the Lodges have
paid for exclusive use of the kitchen/catering
and wash/shower room facilities. Campers are
not permitted to use these facilities at any time.
Toilets and shower facilities for campers are
shown on the map in the centre pages of this
programme.
Moving equipment
A service to transport heavy equipment will
be provided over the weekend between the
Branchet Field car park and the camping areas.
Trolleys are also available on request.
If you are a Blue Badge holder or have difficulty
getting around, please speak to a member of
the Organising Team who will do their best
to assist you. Disabled parking is available in
Wilson Way for those with a permit. A transport
service can be arranged to assist those with
mobility problems.
First aid
A St John Ambulance first aid team will be in
attendance over the weekend, located in a
classroom on the Camp Square side of The Lid.
If urgent first aid assistance is required, and
the casualty is unable to get here, please ask a
member of staff who will radio for assistance.
scouts.org.uk
Rubbish and recycling
Entertainment venues
All rubbish on the site is recycled once collected;
please do not put glass and tins into the regular
rubbish as this will disrupt the recycling process.
Please place cans, bottles and cardboard in the
recycling bins located in the Camp Square or
other blue recycling bins around the site.
Entry to the entertainment venues will only be
granted if you are wearing your lanyard and
any under 18s must be wearing their coloured
wristbands given to you when you book in.
Rubbish should be deposited in the nearest bin.
Do not leave plastic bags on fields or next to
litter bins; please use the metal wheelie bins
around the site. Plastic refuse sacks are available
from the Reunion Office (you should receive
one upon checking in). Please ensure that your
camping area is left free of litter when you
depart and help keep Gilwell Park tidy.
Public Wi-Fi access
Wi-Fi access is available at various points across
the site, including The White House, CIC and
Camp Square. To access this you will need the
log-in details, available from Reception.
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All guests, especially those camping and
returning to camping areas late at night, are
asked to behave responsibly towards other
guests after leaving the entertainment venues.
Changes to the programme
If changes are made to the programme we
will do our best to communicate these to
you. Notices and updates will be displayed at
the information points, which will be located
in Camp Square, The Lid, The White House
Reception, Park Café and on the Training
Ground, so please check regularly.
Lost property
Any found items and all enquiries regarding
lost property should be referred to the Reunion
Office.
Faith Walk and religious areas
The Faith Walk is a self-guided tour of the faith
buildings of Gilwell Park. The walk starts by
B-P’s caravan at the back of the Reunion Office.
During the tour, please be respectful of the
buildings, as they will be open throughout the
weekend for those who wish to use them. For
more information and directions please ask at
the Reunion Office.
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Catering
There are two on-site venues, both serving hot and cold food
and drink.
The Park Café in the CIC serves a wide range of main meals,
snacks and drinks. The Lid Café (Chubby’s) offers hot and cold
drinks and a variety of light snacks.
Park Café
Friday
Dinner17.00–20.00
Snack Bar20.00–23.00
Saturday
Breakfast07.30–10.00
Snack Bar10.30–12.00
Lunch12.00–14.30
Snack Bar 14.30–17.00
Dinner 17.00–20.00
Snack Bar20.00–23.00
Sunday
Breakfast 07.30–10.00
Snack Bar 10.30–12.00
Lunch 12.00–13.30
Lid Café (Chubby’s)
Friday 14.00–01.00
Saturday 08.00–01.00
Sunday 08.00–13.00
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Making adventure easy with:
• fun activity days
• camping and indoor lodges
• training courses and events
Ultimate
Adventures
We make it easy to experience
adventure like never before.
• expeditions
• crag climbing
• hillwalking
• sailing and much more!
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Welcome to
Scout Activity Centres
More events, more facilities and more
adventures: 2014 has been a busy year for
Scout Activity Centres.
NEW AND IMPROVED
The biggest changes this year have been at
Youlbury. Not only have we built another
fantastic new lodge (called Bear’s Den), but the
centre now also has a new toilet and shower
block (with separate adult toilets and a disabled
toilet) and the activity barn has been rebuilt and
now includes a classroom, bouldering wall and
indoor archery range. From road resurfacing
and building maintenance at Downe to new
activities at Ferny Crofts and Gilwell Park, all of
our centres have seen exciting improvements
over the past 12 months.
EVENTS AT SCOUT ACTIVITY CENTRES
2014 has been another successful year for
our events. We kicked it off in style with our
biggest ever Wintercamp again running at
Gilwell Park and Hawkhirst. For the first time,
Fundays took place across two centres (Gilwell
Park and Woodhouse Park), enabling more
Beavers and Cubs to join in the fun! Once again
Gilwell 24 gave thousands of Explorers plenty of
adventure. We’ve got a busy few months ahead
with welcoming hundreds of Scout Network
members to Woodhouse Park next weekend for
Intense, JOTA/JOTI again taking place at Gilwell
Park next month and we’re getting ready to
host our newest event Scarefest for the first
time this November (scouts.org.uk/Scarefest).
PRACTICAL SKILLS
2014 saw the introduction of even more
courses and activity badge weekends with the
aim of making achieving easier and we will be
offering plenty more courses across our centres
in 2015. One of our main focuses for 2014 has
been practical skills; not only have we got more
expertise available to visitors on our centres,
but we have provided resources, handy tips and
advice via our website and social media. We
also worked with Scout Shops Ltd to produce
a range of ‘how to’ videos on
Programm
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topics such as fire lighting and
Training
and
tent pitching. Check out the
Event Guide
2015
resources area on our website
and look out for more skills
courses in our new Programme,
Training and Event Guide 2015
available from our stand on
The Orchard.
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Future events at our Scout Activity Centres
JOTA/JOTI
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Where? Gilwell Park
When? 18–19 October 2014
Who? All sections
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Where? Gilwell Park and Hawkhirst
When?9–11 January 2015
Who? Scouts and Explorers
wintercamp.org.uk
Where? Gilwell Park
When? 1–2 November 2014
Who? Scouts and Explorers
scouts.org.uk/scarefest
Where? Gilwell Park and Woodhouse Park
When? 20–21 June 2015
Who? Beavers and Cubs
scouts.org.uk/fundays
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Where? Gilwell Park
When? 10–12 July 2015
Who? Explorers
gilwell24.info
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2015
Where? Gilwell Park
When? 4–6 September 2015
Who? All adults members and Network
scouts.org.uk/reunion
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JOTA/JOTI
Where? Woodhouse Park
When? 11–13 September 2015
Who? Network
www.intense.uk.net
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Where? Gilwell Park
When? 17–18 October 2015
Who? All sections
gb2gp.org.uk
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Where? Gilwell Park
When? 31 October – 1 November 2015
Who? Scouts and Explorers
scouts.org.uk/scarefest
MEET THE TEAM
JOIN THE CONVERSATION
Our staff and volunteers will be on The Orchard
throughout the weekend, so come and say
hi, try your hand at tasty backwoods cooking,
celebrate our International volunteers and for
your chance to win some great prizes, take part
in the Practical Skills Challenge. Furthermore,
we’ll be more than happy to answer your
questions about our centres and events.
Make sure you tweet and Facebook us this
weekend (Don’t forget to use #Reunion2014).
We’d love to hear your feedback and more
specifically, what your favourite recipe is at our
stand’s backwoods cooking demonstration. You
can let us know your thoughts and comments
about our centres and our events, plus you can
share what you’d like to see in the future.
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Gilwell Reunion 2014
Welcome to Gilwell Park
and to the 88th Reunion.
It’s been another fantastic year for Scouting with continued
growth, a higher profile and some truly exceptional opportunities
for young people. As we prepare for the start of another Scout
year I hope we can provide you with the right balance of
friendship, relaxation and inspiration and leave you energised for
the year ahead as we aim for even greater success.
Once again the Reunion organisers have
excelled themselves. There more than 100
activities, bases and exhibitors to seek
out over the weekend and there truly is
“something for everyone”. There are of
course the old favourites like Harambee for
Kenya and Eastbourne District Scout First
Aid Team (EDSFAT) that are always popular,
but also we have expanded some areas, like
Scouting skills and also added new activities
such as mini golf and sumo wrestling. The
entertainment also promises to be exceptional
with the return of The Beavers – an excellent
live band – and also a variety of less energetic
and quieter evening activities too.
It has also been an exceptionally busy year at
Gilwell. We have welcomed many thousands
of young people over the last twelve months,
together with several thousand adults
attending meetings, training and events in the
conference facilities. Our events have been
as popular as ever with Wintercamp, Fundays
and Gilwell 24 all recording huge attendances.
All this would not have been possible without
a fantastic team of volunteers and staff who
will also be working hard over the weekend
to make everything go smoothly. When you
see someone in a red Gilwell polo shirt, or
wearing a green scarf, it would be great if
you take a few moments to say “thanks” –
without this dedicated team there would far
less fun and adventure at Gilwell.
I hope you have a
fantastic weekend
and I very much
look forward to
meeting you at
some point.
Stephen Peck
Director of Programme and Development
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So amazing
I never cease to be amazed at what a wonderful Movement
Scouting is and am so proud to be able to do my bit to help.
I’m also amazed that we have so many brilliant volunteers who
make so much happen and I’m really looking forward to being
able to say ‘thank you’ in person this weekend.
Bear Grylls,
Chief Scout
Expectations
It is important to note that the Chief Scout’s presence
at Reunion should be treated as a bonus not as
the purpose for the event. Not necessarily every
member at Reunion 2014 will get to meet
the Chief Scout.
The Chief Scout may be available for a short
time to have photographs taken with our
members, however, will not have time for
autographs, presenting awards, etc.
Requests for autographs can be made via
the Chief Scout’s Office.
More information about the Chief Scout’s
visit to Reunion 2014 will be available
via Reunion Express and the
information points.
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‘Embracing Change’
Gilwell Reunion 2014 Collection
Share your best wishes for the 23rd World Scout Jamboree in Japan and support a young person to
attend by making a donation to the annual Gilwell Reunion Scouts’ Own Collection at the end of
this service.
The 2014 Gilwell Reunion collection is for The Jamboree Solidarity Fund. The Jamboree Solidarity
Fund supports Scouts from some of the least economically developed countries the world to attend
the Jamboree by offering 30 fully funded places.
Welcome and opening thoughts
Please join us with the reading;
We gather here today numerous in lands, the cultures and faiths we represent.
We come together as unique diverse individuals.
We are many voices with many experiences to honour our founder,
Who changed people’s attitudes and made changes in his era.
We should follow his example and show respect for what has gone before, review and
adapt what needs to be updated, so that we may move forward together.
We learn from each other,
We embrace change and grow together in Scouting;
One in our Promise.
Credit: Fiona Weaver, inspired by words of our Founder
Words of wisdom
Reflections on change from Jagz Bharth
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Renewal of the Scout Promise
Please join us in renewing your Promise. Below are all the wordings of the Scout Promise,
please use the wording which is most meaningful to you.
For Christian, Jews and Sikhs,
On my honour, I promise that I will do my best to do my duty to God and to the Queen, to
help other people and to keep the Scout Law.
For Muslims,
On my honour, I promise that I will do my best to do my duty to Allah and to the Queen,
to help other people and to keep the Scout Law.
Or;
In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent and the Most Merciful, I promise that I will do
my best to do my duty to Allah and to the Queen, to help other people and to keep
the Scout Law.
For Hindus,
On my honour, I promise that I will do my best to do my duty to my Dharma and to
the Queen, to help other people and to keep the Scout Law.
For Humanists, atheists and those with no defined faith;
On my honour, I promise that I will do my best to uphold our Scout values, to do my
duty to the Queen, to help other people and to keep the Scout Law.
For subjects of independent Commonwealth Countries, foreign nationals
and individuals who are stateless the following wording can replace ‘duty
to the Queen’;
...to do my duty to the country in which I am now living.
Final reflection
Please join us in a song to close Scouts’ Own together.
[Please refer to song sheet provided]
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