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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. It provides [[Scouting]] to young people in Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. | '''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 == | ||
The county is divided into nine [[Scout District]]s. The divisions within the County are reviewed periodically, with the aim of improving the organisation and provision of '''Scouting''' in the region. This has sometimes involved the creation or dissolution of Scout Districts. | The county is divided into nine [[Scout District]]s. The divisions within the County are reviewed periodically, with the aim of improving the organisation and provision of '''Scouting''' in the region. This has sometimes involved the creation or dissolution of Scout Districts. | ||
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=== | === 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.<ref> [http://www.axescouts.org.uk/ Axe District] </ref> | 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> | ||
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*2nd Worle (Mead Vale) | *2nd Worle (Mead Vale) | ||
===Bristol South District=== | === 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.<ref> [http://www.bristolsouthscouts.org.uk/ Bristol South District] </ref> | 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> | ||
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*[http://www.bristolsouthscouts.org.uk/supernova Supernova ESU] | *[http://www.bristolsouthscouts.org.uk/supernova Supernova ESU] | ||
===Brunel District=== | === Brunel District === | ||
[http://www.brunelscouts.org.uk Brunel Scout District] was created in 2005 and covers parts of north and central Bristol. | [http://www.brunelscouts.org.uk Brunel Scout District] was created in 2005 and covers parts of north and central Bristol. | ||
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*Brunel Young Leader ESU | *Brunel Young Leader ESU | ||
===Cabot District=== | === 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.<ref> [http://www.avonscouts.org.uk/cabot Cabot District] </ref> | 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> | ||
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*227th Bristol (St Peter's) | *227th Bristol (St Peter's) | ||
===City of Bath District=== | === City of Bath District === | ||
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> | 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> | ||
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*[http://www.phoenix-esu.org.uk/ Phoenix ESU] | *[http://www.phoenix-esu.org.uk/ Phoenix ESU] | ||
===Cotswold Edge District=== | === Cotswold Edge District === | ||
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> | 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> | ||
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*Zeus ESU | *Zeus ESU | ||
===Gordano District=== | === Gordano District === | ||
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> | 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> | ||
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*Triple X | *Triple X | ||
===Kingswood District=== | === Kingswood District === | ||
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> | 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> | ||
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*Bristol East Networks (BENT) | *Bristol East Networks (BENT) | ||
===Wansdyke District=== | === Wansdyke District === | ||
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> | 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> | ||
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*[http://www.saxons-esu.org.uk/ Saxons ESU]- based in [[Norton Radstock|Midsomer Norton]] | *[http://www.saxons-esu.org.uk/ Saxons ESU]- based in [[Norton Radstock|Midsomer Norton]] | ||
==Campsites== | == Campsites == | ||
There are 7 Campsites or Activity centres within the Avon area: | There are 7 Campsites or Activity centres within the Avon area: | ||
===BP Boathouse=== | === 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]].<ref> [http://www.avonscouts.org.uk/boathouse BP Boathouse] </ref> | 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> | ||
===Chelwood=== | === 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> | [[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=== | === 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> | 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> | ||
===East Winds=== | === 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> | 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> | ||
===Glenny Wood=== | === 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> | 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> | ||
===Mafeking Hall=== | === 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> | 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 === | ||
{{main|Woodhouse Park}} | {{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> | 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 | 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]]. | ||
==County Administration== | == County Administration == | ||
The Scout County of Avon administers and supports Scouting in the Counties of Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset and in South Gloucestershire. | The Scout County of Avon administers and supports Scouting in the Counties of Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset and in South Gloucestershire. | ||
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The administration offices covering the 'Avon' area are at the Scouts' Camping and Activity Centre at Woodhouse Park. | The administration offices covering the 'Avon' area are at the Scouts' Camping and Activity Centre at Woodhouse Park. | ||
==Events and Activities== | == Events and Activities == | ||
===Gang Shows=== | === Gang Shows === | ||
====Bath and District Scout and Guide Gang Show==== | ==== Bath and District Scout and Guide Gang Show ==== | ||
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==== | ==== Bristol Gang Show ==== | ||
{{main|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> | 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> | ||
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The show continues to be held annually, in late October or early November to coincide with a school holiday. | The show continues to be held annually, in late October or early November to coincide with a school holiday. | ||
===Marching Bands=== | === Marching Bands === | ||
There are a number of marching bands from around the County:<ref name="fymb_list">{{cite web | title = Band Links A-F | publisher = British Federation of Youth Marching Band Organisations | date = 2007 | url = http://www.marchingbands.org.uk/bands_a_f.html | format = html | accessdate = 2007-04-16}}</ref> | There are a number of marching bands from around the County:<ref name="fymb_list">{{cite web | title = Band Links A-F | publisher = British Federation of Youth Marching Band Organisations | date = 2007 | url = http://www.marchingbands.org.uk/bands_a_f.html | format = html | accessdate = 2007-04-16}}</ref> | ||
*Brislington Scouts & Guides | *Brislington Scouts & Guides | ||
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*37th Kingswood Drum & Bugle Corps and Cadet bands, both of which are currently the national champions for the British Youth Bands Assosciation | *37th Kingswood Drum & Bugle Corps and Cadet bands, both of which are currently the national champions for the British Youth Bands Assosciation | ||
==See also== | == See also == | ||
*[[Olivia Burges]] | *[[Olivia Burges]] | ||
==References== | == References == | ||
<div class="references-small"><references/></div> | <div class="references-small"><references/></div> | ||
==External links== | == External links == | ||
* [http://www.avonscouts.org.uk Avon Scouts Homepage] | * [http://www.avonscouts.org.uk Avon Scouts Homepage] | ||
* [http://www.37th.co.uk/ 37th Kingswood Drum & Bugle Corps Homepage] | * [http://www.37th.co.uk/ 37th Kingswood Drum & Bugle Corps Homepage] | ||
