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'''Scouting in East Midlands''' is about [[Scouting]] in the official region of [[East Midlands]]. It is largely represented by [[the Scout Association]] of the | '''Scouting in East Midlands''' is about [[Scouting]] in the official region of [[East Midlands]]. It is largely represented by [[the Scout Association]] of the United Kingdom and some Groups of [[traditional Scouting]] including the [[Baden-Powell Scouts' Association]]. | ||
There are four student associations at various universities in the region, each of which is affiliated to the [[Student Scout and Guide Organisation]] (SSAGO). These are ''Students of Leicester Universities Guides and Scouts'', covering the [[University of Leicester]] and [[De Montfort University]],<ref> [http://www.slugs.me.uk/main/ Students of Leicester Universities Guides and Scouts] </ref> ''Loughborough University Scout and Guide Club'' covering [[Loughborough University]],<ref> [http://scogui.org.uk/ Loughborough University Scout and Guide Club] </ref> ''Northampton University Scouts And Guides'', covering the [[University of Northampton]],<ref> [http://northamptonssago.piczo.com/?g=1&cr=7 Northampton University Scouts And Guides] </ref> and ''Society of Nottingham Guides and Scouts'' covering the [[University of Nottingham]].<ref> [http://www.su-web.nottingham.ac.uk/~snogs/ Society of Nottingham Guides and Scouts]</ref> | There are four student associations at various universities in the region, each of which is affiliated to the [[Student Scout and Guide Organisation]] (SSAGO). These are ''Students of Leicester Universities Guides and Scouts'', covering the [[University of Leicester]] and [[De Montfort University]],<ref> [http://www.slugs.me.uk/main/ Students of Leicester Universities Guides and Scouts] </ref> ''Loughborough University Scout and Guide Club'' covering [[Loughborough University]],<ref> [http://scogui.org.uk/ Loughborough University Scout and Guide Club] </ref> ''Northampton University Scouts And Guides'', covering the [[University of Northampton]],<ref> [http://northamptonssago.piczo.com/?g=1&cr=7 Northampton University Scouts And Guides] </ref> and ''Society of Nottingham Guides and Scouts'' covering the [[University of Nottingham]].<ref> [http://www.su-web.nottingham.ac.uk/~snogs/ Society of Nottingham Guides and Scouts]</ref> | ||
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=== Lincolnshire Scout County === | === Lincolnshire Scout County === | ||
'''Lincolnshire Scout County''' is a [[Scout Counties|Scout County]] of [[the Scout Association]] in the | '''Lincolnshire Scout County''' is a [[Scout Counties|Scout County]] of [[the Scout Association]] in the United Kingdom, covering the counties of [[Lincolnshire]] and [[Rutland]]..<ref> [http://www.lincsscout.org.uk Lincolnshire Scout County]</ref> | ||
In 2007, the [[Centenary]] Year of Scouting, the County appointed local presenter and broadcaster [[Ian Cashmore]] as a Media Development Manager to actively promote Scouting activities through the [[News media|media]]. He was also involved with national scouting media on [[Brownsea Island]] and the sunrise camp.<ref> [http://www.scoutmedia.co.uk/ Lincolnshire Scouts Media Development Website]</ref> | In 2007, the [[Centenary]] Year of Scouting, the County appointed local presenter and broadcaster [[Ian Cashmore]] as a Media Development Manager to actively promote Scouting activities through the [[News media|media]]. He was also involved with national scouting media on [[Brownsea Island]] and the sunrise camp.<ref> [http://www.scoutmedia.co.uk/ Lincolnshire Scouts Media Development Website]</ref> | ||
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=== Northamptonshire Scout County === | === Northamptonshire Scout County === | ||
'''Northamptonshire Scout County''' is a [[Scout Counties|Scout County]] of [[the Scout Association]] in the | '''Northamptonshire Scout County''' is a [[Scout Counties|Scout County]] of [[the Scout Association]] in the United Kingdom, covering the county of [[Northamptonshire]].<ref> [http://northants.ukscouts.net Northamptonshire Scout County] </ref> | ||
A Northampton Scout Amateur Radio Group was formed in 1981.<ref>[http://www.btinternet.com/~nsarg/ Northampton Scout Amateur Radio Group]</ref> | A Northampton Scout Amateur Radio Group was formed in 1981.<ref>[http://www.btinternet.com/~nsarg/ Northampton Scout Amateur Radio Group]</ref> | ||
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[[Image:EnglandNottinghamshire.png|thumb|100px|right|Map of the UK highlighting the location of '''Nottinghamshire''']] | [[Image:EnglandNottinghamshire.png|thumb|100px|right|Map of the UK highlighting the location of '''Nottinghamshire''']] | ||
'''Nottinghamshire Scout County''' is a [[Scout Counties|Scout County]] of [[the Scout Association]] in the | '''Nottinghamshire Scout County''' is a [[Scout Counties|Scout County]] of [[the Scout Association]] in the United Kingdom, covering the county of [[Nottinghamshire]].<ref> [http://www.nottinghamshire-scouts.com/ Nottinghamshire Scout County]</ref> | ||
In 1980, a group of [[Cub Scout]]s from the 2nd Sutton St Mary’s troop wrote to the Television programme [[Jim'll Fix it]] asking to have a meal in an unusual place. The show sent them, complete with [[packed lunch]], to ride the [[Irn Bru Revolution|Revolution]] at [[Pleasure Beach Blackpool]] with hilarious results. The clip became one of the most requested on British television. The stunt was repeated in 2007 with the same former Cubs for ''Jim'll Fix It Strikes Again'', with similar results.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wwPeSDCCAs YouTube Clip of Jim'll Fix it]</ref> <!-- needs better source for it notability --> | In 1980, a group of [[Cub Scout]]s from the 2nd Sutton St Mary’s troop wrote to the Television programme [[Jim'll Fix it]] asking to have a meal in an unusual place. The show sent them, complete with [[packed lunch]], to ride the [[Irn Bru Revolution|Revolution]] at [[Pleasure Beach Blackpool]] with hilarious results. The clip became one of the most requested on British television. The stunt was repeated in 2007 with the same former Cubs for ''Jim'll Fix It Strikes Again'', with similar results.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wwPeSDCCAs YouTube Clip of Jim'll Fix it]</ref> <!-- needs better source for it notability --> | ||
