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|[[image:uk-scouts-county-badge-avon.gif|thumb|90px|County badge as worn on the uniform of Scouting members in '''Avon''']] | |[[image:uk-scouts-county-badge-avon.gif|thumb|90px|County badge as worn on the uniform of Scouting members in '''Avon''']] | ||
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'''Avon''' [[Scout Counties|Scout County]] is a part of [[The Scout Association]], and is concurrent with the former political county of | '''Avon''' [[Scout Counties|Scout County]] is a part of [[The Scout Association]], and is concurrent with the former political county of Avon. It provides [[Scouting]] to young people in Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. | ||
==Organisation== | ==Organisation== | ||
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The Districts themselves divide into a number of [[Scout Group]]s and [[Explorer Scout]] Units, providing '''Scouting''' for young people from the age of 6 and up. The County also manages the [[Scout Network]], which is the programme section for 18-25 year olds in Berkshire. The County Scout Network consists of a number of Local Scout Networks. | The Districts themselves divide into a number of [[Scout Group]]s and [[Explorer Scout]] Units, providing '''Scouting''' for young people from the age of 6 and up. The County also manages the [[Scout Network]], which is the programme section for 18-25 year olds in Berkshire. The County Scout Network consists of a number of Local Scout Networks. | ||
=== | ===Axe District=== | ||
This District provides Scouting to the area around the seaside town of [[Weston-super-Mare]]. There is an active Explorer Scout Unit in the District. | This District provides Scouting to the area around the seaside town of [[Weston-super-Mare]]. There is an active Explorer Scout Unit in the District.<ref> [http://www.axescouts.org.uk/ Axe District] </ref> | ||
'''Scout Groups''' | '''Scout Groups''' | ||
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*2nd Worle (Mead Vale) | *2nd Worle (Mead Vale) | ||
=== | ===Bristol South District=== | ||
Bristol South is an amalgamation of two former Districts, and was created in 2005. There are 21 Scout Groups, and 4 Explorer Scout Units, with a total of 1,100 Scouters of all ages in the District. | Bristol South is an amalgamation of two former Districts, and was created in 2005. There are 21 Scout Groups, and 4 Explorer Scout Units, with a total of 1,100 Scouters of all ages in the District.<ref> [http://www.bristolsouthscouts.org.uk/ Bristol South District] </ref> | ||
The District also runs a small activity centre at, East Winds, in [[Brislington]]. | The District also runs a small activity centre at, East Winds, in [[Brislington]]. | ||
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*[http://www.bristolsouthscouts.org.uk/supernova Supernova ESU] | *[http://www.bristolsouthscouts.org.uk/supernova Supernova ESU] | ||
=== | ===Brunel District=== | ||
The Brunel Scout District is a relatively new one, being created in 2005 and covering parts of north and central Bristol. | The Brunel Scout District is a relatively new one, being created in 2005 and covering parts of north and central Bristol.<ref> [http://www.avonscouts.org.uk/brunel Brunel District] </ref> | ||
'''Scout Groups''' | '''Scout Groups''' | ||
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*Brunel Young Leader ESU | *Brunel Young Leader ESU | ||
=== | ===Cabot District=== | ||
Cabot Scout District covers the western area of Bristol. As well as a number of Scout Groups, the District runs an Explorer Scout Unit. | Cabot Scout District covers the western area of Bristol. As well as a number of Scout Groups, the District runs an Explorer Scout Unit.<ref> [http://www.avonscouts.org.uk/cabot Cabot District] </ref> | ||
'''Scout Groups''' | '''Scout Groups''' | ||
*Royal Bristol Hospital for Children | *Royal Bristol Hospital for Children | ||
::A special Scout Group which allows patients at the hospital to take part in Scouting and has been running since October 2001. Activities are catered to specific limitations of the patients, and are open to any child staying in the hospital and their siblings.<ref name="smag_BRH">{{cite web | title = | ::A special Scout Group which allows patients at the hospital to take part in Scouting and has been running since October 2001. Activities are catered to specific limitations of the patients, and are open to any child staying in the hospital and their siblings.<ref name="smag_BRH">{{cite web | title = Scouting in Bristol Royal Hospital | work = Scouting | publisher = The Scout Association | date = Aug/Sep 2005 | url = http://www.scouts.org.uk/magazine/AugSep05/augsep05_p28.htm | format = html | accessdate = 2007-03-04 }}</ref> | ||
*4th Bristol (1st Southmead) | *4th Bristol (1st Southmead) | ||
*7th Bristol | *7th Bristol | ||
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*227th Bristol (St Peter's) | *227th Bristol (St Peter's) | ||
=== | ===City of Bath District=== | ||
This District covers the area around the city of [[Bath, Somerset|Bath]] in [[Somerset]]. | This District covers the area around the city of [[Bath, Somerset|Bath]] in [[Somerset]].<ref> [http://www.bathscouts.org.uk/ City of Bath District] </ref> | ||
'''Scout Groups''' | '''Scout Groups''' | ||
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*[http://www.phoenix-esu.org.uk/ Phoenix ESU] | *[http://www.phoenix-esu.org.uk/ Phoenix ESU] | ||
=== | ===Cotswold Edge District=== | ||
This District covers the southern reaches of the [[Cotswolds]], an area immediately to the north of Bristol. | This District covers the southern reaches of the [[Cotswolds]], an area immediately to the north of Bristol.<ref> [http://www.avonscouts.org.uk/cotswoldedge Cotswold Edge District] </ref> | ||
The District also runs a Scout Campsite, Mafeking Hall, near [[Coalpit Heath]] in South [[Gloucestershire]]. | The District also runs a Scout Campsite, Mafeking Hall, near [[Coalpit Heath]] in South [[Gloucestershire]]. | ||
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*Zeus ESU | *Zeus ESU | ||
=== | ===Gordano District=== | ||
Gordano Scout District covers the [[Gordano Valley]] in North Somerset, immediately to the south of Bristol. | Gordano Scout District covers the [[Gordano Valley]] in North Somerset, immediately to the south of Bristol. The District also runs a Scout Campsite, Glenny Wood, which is now open again following maintenance work.<ref> [http://www.avonscouts.org.uk/gordano Gordano District] </ref> | ||
The District also runs a Scout Campsite, Glenny Wood, which is now open again following maintenance work. | |||
'''Scout Groups''' | '''Scout Groups''' | ||
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*Triple X | *Triple X | ||
=== | ===Kingswood District=== | ||
Kingswood Scout District is to the north east of Bristol, and covers some parts of South Gloucestershire. | Kingswood Scout District is to the north east of Bristol, and covers some parts of South Gloucestershire.<ref> [http://www.avonscouts.org.uk/kingswood Kingswood District] </ref> | ||
'''Scout Groups''' | '''Scout Groups''' | ||
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*Bristol East Networks (BENT) | *Bristol East Networks (BENT) | ||
=== | ===Wansdyke District=== | ||
This District covers the area in the south east of the County, but does not include the city of Bath. | This District covers the area in the south east of the County, but does not include the city of Bath. The District also has the Chelwood Scout Campsite, which is owned and managed by the 1st Keynsham Scout Group.<ref> [http://www.wansdykescouts.org.uk/ Wansdyke District] </ref> | ||
The District also has the Chelwood Scout Campsite, which is owned and managed by the 1st Keynsham Scout Group. | |||
'''Scout Groups''' | '''Scout Groups''' | ||
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There are 7 Campsites or Activity centres within the Avon area: | There are 7 Campsites or Activity centres within the Avon area: | ||
=== | ===BP Boathouse=== | ||
The BP Boathouse, situated in Harbourside in Bristol, is named after a warehouse keeper, Benjamin Perry. It is used as a Water Activity and Training Centre, and is jointly owned and managed by Avon Scout County and [[Girlguiding South West England|Girlguiding Avon and South Gloucestershire]]. | The BP Boathouse, situated in Harbourside in Bristol, is named after a warehouse keeper, Benjamin Perry. It is used as a Water Activity and Training Centre, and is jointly owned and managed by Avon Scout County and [[Girlguiding South West England|Girlguiding Avon and South Gloucestershire]].<ref> [http://www.avonscouts.org.uk/boathouse BP Boathouse] </ref> | ||
===[http://www. | ===Chelwood=== | ||
[[Chelwood]] is a camping field owned and managed by the 1st Keynsham Scout Group, in the Wansdyke Scout District.<ref> [http://www.1stkeynshamscouts.org.uk/chelwood/index.htm Chelwood] </ref> | |||
=== | ===Cleeve Hill=== | ||
The City of Bath Scout District maintains a campsite and hut just to the west of the city.<ref> [http://www.avonscouts.org.uk/cleevehill Cleeve Hill] </ref> | |||
===[http://www. | ===East Winds=== | ||
Bristol South Scout District maintains a campsite and hut in Brislington, near to the centre of Bristol.<ref> [http://www.bristolsouthscouts.org.uk/east_winds/ East Winds] </ref> | |||
===[http://www.avonscouts.org.uk/ | ===Glenny Wood=== | ||
Glenny Wood consists of a seasonal camping field and lodge in [[Portishead]], North Somerset. The site is maintained by Gordano Scout District.<ref> [http://www.avonscouts.org.uk/glennywood Glenny Wood] </ref> | |||
As well as the hall, there are a number of camping fields available to Scouts and Guides. | ===Mafeking Hall=== | ||
Mafeking Hall is located near Coalpit Heath, in the Cotswolds of South Gloucestershire. As well as the hall, there are a number of camping fields available to Scouts and Guides.<ref> [http://www.avonscouts.org.uk/mafekinghall Mafeking Hall] </ref> | |||
=== | ===Woodhouse Park=== | ||
Woodhouse Park is an Activity and Camping Centre managed by Avon Scout County, sited in South Gloucestershire, and overlooks the [[River Severn|Severn]] crossings. | {{main|Woodhouse Park}} | ||
Woodhouse Park is an Activity and Camping Centre managed by Avon Scout County, sited in South Gloucestershire, and overlooks the [[River Severn|Severn]] crossings.<ref> [http://www.avonscouts.org.uk/woodhousepark/ Woodhouse Park] </ref> | |||
The site has five large camping fields, and two buildings which can be used for accommodation or training purposes. Woodhouse Park offers a large range of activities, either on site or nearby. Site hosted activities include [[Abseiling]], [[Pioneering]], [[Tracking]], [[Climbing]], [[Archery]], and [[Air gun|Air Rifles]]. Off-site activities include [[Sailing]], [[Kayaking]], and [[Caving]]. | The site has five large camping fields, and two buildings which can be used for accommodation or training purposes. Woodhouse Park offers a large range of activities, either on site or nearby. Site hosted activities include [[Abseiling]], [[Pioneering]], [[Tracking]], [[Climbing]], [[Archery]], and [[Air gun|Air Rifles]]. Off-site activities include [[Sailing]], [[Kayaking]], and [[Caving]]. | ||
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This [[Gang Show]] was started in 1997, and generally has a cast of about 60 Scouts and Guides from the city of [[Bath, Somerset|Bath]]. | This [[Gang Show]] was started in 1997, and generally has a cast of about 60 Scouts and Guides from the city of [[Bath, Somerset|Bath]]. | ||
==== | ====Bristol Gang Show==== | ||
{{main|Bristol Gang Show}} | |||
The Bristol Gang Show is an annual production held at The [[Bristol Hippodrome]], in Bristol. As the production is a [[Gang Show]] the cast is made up entirely by members of the [[Scouting]] and [[Girl Guides|Guiding]] movement; many of the supporting members are also involved in Scouting and Guiding. The show currently takes place in October/November time, usually to coincide with the English school holiday held at this time. The show itself is a variety show, with singing, dancing and comedy. The show has a live orchestra, contains many different styles of songs such as 'pop' songs past and present and songs from musicals.<ref> [http://www.bristolgangshow.org.uk Bristol Gang Show] </ref> | |||
In the 1930s there were two Boy Scout Revues, but it was not until 1971 that the Bristol Gang Show as it is now known was held. The 1971 show was performed not at the Bristol Hippodrome, but at the [[Victoria Rooms]], the cast consisted of 85 Cubs and 59 adults. The show was a huge success and over 6000 people attended, the need for a larger venue was obvious. So, the 1972 show was held at the Bristol Hippodrome. In 1974 the Bristol Gang Show became Avon County Gang Show as the county of Bristol had become part of the Avon. | In the 1930s there were two Boy Scout Revues, but it was not until 1971 that the Bristol Gang Show as it is now known was held. The 1971 show was performed not at the Bristol Hippodrome, but at the [[Victoria Rooms]], the cast consisted of 85 Cubs and 59 adults. The show was a huge success and over 6000 people attended, the need for a larger venue was obvious. So, the 1972 show was held at the Bristol Hippodrome. In 1974 the Bristol Gang Show became Avon County Gang Show as the county of Bristol had become part of the Avon. | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[Olivia Burges]] | *[[Olivia Burges]] | ||
*[[Scouting sections]] | *[[Scouting sections]] | ||
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{{Scouts UK Counties}} | {{Scouts UK Counties}} | ||
[[Category:Scouting in the United Kingdom|Avon, Scouting in]] | [[Category:Scouting in the United Kingdom|Avon, Scouting in]] | ||