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'''Bedfordshire''' is a [[Scout Counties|Scout County]] and part of the [[The Scout Association|Scout Association]] of the United Kingdom. It is concurrent with the political county of Bedfordshire, and provides [[Scouting]] opportunities for young people and adults in the area around Bedford, Luton, and Dunstable.<ref> [http://www.bedfordshirescouts.org.uk/ Bedfordshire County Scouts Website] </ref>
'''Bedfordshire''' is a [[Scout Counties|Scout County]] and part of the [[The Scout Association|Scout Association]] of the United Kingdom. It is concurrent with the political county of Bedfordshire, and provides [[Scouting]] opportunities for young people and adults in the area around Bedford, Luton, and Dunstable.<ref> [http://www.bedfordshirescouts.org.uk/ Bedfordshire County Scouts Website] </ref>


==Organisation==
== Organisation ==
The County is currently divided into nine [[Scout District]]s.<ref> [http://www.bedfordshirescouts.org.uk/new/districts.htm Scout Districts] </ref> 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, or simply the redrawing of boundaries.
The County is currently divided into nine [[Scout District]]s.<ref> [http://www.bedfordshirescouts.org.uk/new/districts.htm Scout Districts] </ref> 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, or simply the redrawing of boundaries.


The Districts are themselves divided into [[Scout Group]]s and [[Explorer Scouts|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 Bedfordshire. The County Scout Network consists of a number of Local Scout Networks.<ref> *[http://www.bedfordscoutnetwork.co.uk/cms/home.php Bedfordshire Scout Network] </ref>
The Districts are themselves divided into [[Scout Group]]s and [[Explorer Scouts|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 Bedfordshire. The County Scout Network consists of a number of Local Scout Networks.<ref> *[http://www.bedfordscoutnetwork.co.uk/cms/home.php Bedfordshire Scout Network] </ref>


===Ampthill and Woburn===
=== Ampthill and Woburn ===
'''Scout Groups'''
'''Scout Groups'''
*[http://www.flitwickscoutgroup.org.uk/ Flitwick (1st Ampthill and Woburn)]
*[http://www.flitwickscoutgroup.org.uk/ Flitwick (1st Ampthill and Woburn)]
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*[http://www.toddingtonscoutgroup.org.uk Toddington Explorer Scouts]
*[http://www.toddingtonscoutgroup.org.uk Toddington Explorer Scouts]


===Bedford===
=== Bedford ===
'''Scout Groups'''
'''Scout Groups'''
*1st Bedford - Onesters
*1st Bedford - Onesters
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*[http://www.lionheart.escouts.net/ Lionheart ESU]
*[http://www.lionheart.escouts.net/ Lionheart ESU]


===Biggleswade===
=== Biggleswade ===
'''Scout Groups'''
'''Scout Groups'''
*1st Arlesey
*1st Arlesey
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*Gamlingay ESU
*Gamlingay ESU


===Dunstable===
=== Dunstable ===
'''Scout Groups'''<ref> [http://www.dunstabledistrictscouts.org.uk Dunstable Scout District] </ref>  
'''Scout Groups'''<ref> [http://www.dunstabledistrictscouts.org.uk Dunstable Scout District] </ref>  
*[http://homepage.ntlworld.com/a.fisher1/dds/1stdunstable.htm 1st Dunstable]
*[http://homepage.ntlworld.com/a.fisher1/dds/1stdunstable.htm 1st Dunstable]
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*Dunstable District ESU
*Dunstable District ESU


===Icknield (Luton)===
=== Icknield (Luton) ===
'''Scout Groups'''<ref> [http://www.luton.dircon.co.uk/icknieldhome.htm Icknield Scout District] </ref>
'''Scout Groups'''<ref> [http://www.luton.dircon.co.uk/icknieldhome.htm Icknield Scout District] </ref>
*Blenheim Baptist
*Blenheim Baptist
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*[http://homepage.ntlworld.com/trevor.luckett/ Merlin ESU]
*[http://homepage.ntlworld.com/trevor.luckett/ Merlin ESU]


===Lea Valley===
=== Lea Valley ===
'''Scout Groups'''<ref> [http://www.leavalleyscouts.org.uk/ Lea Valley Scout District] </ref>
'''Scout Groups'''<ref> [http://www.leavalleyscouts.org.uk/ Lea Valley Scout District] </ref>
*Beech Hill
*Beech Hill
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*Strathmore
*Strathmore


===Leighton-Linslade===
=== Leighton-Linslade ===
'''Scout Groups'''
'''Scout Groups'''
*1st Leighton Buzzard
*1st Leighton Buzzard
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*Leighton Linslade Phoenix
*Leighton Linslade Phoenix


===Ouse Valley===
=== Ouse Valley ===
'''Scout Groups'''
'''Scout Groups'''
*Colmworth (Ouse Valley)
*Colmworth (Ouse Valley)
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*Rawhide Explorers ESU
*Rawhide Explorers ESU


===Someries (Luton)===
=== Someries (Luton) ===
'''Scout Groups'''<ref> [http://www.luton.dircon.co.uk/somerieshome.htm Someries Scout District] </ref>
'''Scout Groups'''<ref> [http://www.luton.dircon.co.uk/somerieshome.htm Someries Scout District] </ref>
*1st Someries (Luton)
*1st Someries (Luton)
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*26th Someries (Luton)
*26th Someries (Luton)


==Campsites==
== Campsites ==
The County has a large campsite and training centre, three District maintained campsites and three group maintained campsites.<ref>[http://www.bedfordshirescouts.org.uk/new/campsites.htm Bedfordshire Camp Sites] </ref>
The County has a large campsite and training centre, three District maintained campsites and three group maintained campsites.<ref>[http://www.bedfordshirescouts.org.uk/new/campsites.htm Bedfordshire Camp Sites] </ref>


===The Leslie Sell County Scout Training and Activity Centre===
=== The Leslie Sell County Scout Training and Activity Centre ===
This campsite is near the village of Bromham, 4 miles northwest of Bedford. There are 8 acres of open fields, and 18 acres of woodland on the site, offering a variety of camping locations.<ref>[http://www.bedfordshirescouts.org.uk/new/bromham.htm The Leslie Sell County Scout Training and Activity Centre] </ref> As well as the camping areas, there are a small number of buildings offering  accommodation and training facilities. The site offers a number of activities, including [[pioneering]], [[archery]], and [[Air gun|air rifle]] shooting.
This campsite is near the village of Bromham, 4 miles northwest of Bedford. There are 8 acres of open fields, and 18 acres of woodland on the site, offering a variety of camping locations.<ref>[http://www.bedfordshirescouts.org.uk/new/bromham.htm The Leslie Sell County Scout Training and Activity Centre] </ref> As well as the camping areas, there are a small number of buildings offering  accommodation and training facilities. The site offers a number of activities, including [[pioneering]], [[archery]], and [[Air gun|air rifle]] shooting.


===District Campsites===
=== District Campsites ===
* Boyd Campsite Campsite, Henlow, run by Biggleswade District.
* Boyd Campsite Campsite, Henlow, run by Biggleswade District.
* Jordans Close Campsite, Great Barford, run by Bedford District.
* Jordans Close Campsite, Great Barford, run by Bedford District.
* Milton Bryan Campsite, Milton Bryan, Ampthill Rural District, run by Ampthill & Woburn District.
* Milton Bryan Campsite, Milton Bryan, Ampthill Rural District, run by Ampthill & Woburn District.


==References==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


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[[Category:Scouting in the United Kingdom|Bedfordshire]]
[[Category:Scouting and Guiding in the United Kingdom|Bedfordshire]]

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Bedfordshire is a Scout County and part of the Scout Association of the United Kingdom. It is concurrent with the political county of Bedfordshire, and provides Scouting opportunities for young people and adults in the area around Bedford, Luton, and Dunstable.[1]

Organisation

The County is currently divided into nine Scout Districts.[2] 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, or simply the redrawing of boundaries.

The Districts are themselves divided into Scout Groups 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 Bedfordshire. The County Scout Network consists of a number of Local Scout Networks.[3]

Ampthill and Woburn

Scout Groups

Explorer Scout Units

Bedford

Scout Groups

Explorer Scout Units

Biggleswade

Scout Groups

  • 1st Arlesey
  • Biggleswade
  • 1st Gamlingay
  • 1st Haynes
  • Henlow/Clifton
  • 1st Langford
  • 1st Potton
  • Sandy
  • Shefford
  • Shillington
  • Stondon
  • Stotfold
  • Upper Caldecote

Explorer Scout Units

Dunstable

Scout Groups[4]

Explorer Scout Units

  • Dunstable District ESU

Icknield (Luton)

Scout Groups[5]

Explorer Scout Units

Lea Valley

Scout Groups[6]

  • Beech Hill
  • Caddington
  • Lea Scout Group
  • Leagrave (Luton)
  • Slip End
  • St Lukes
  • Strathmore

Leighton-Linslade

Scout Groups

Explorer Units

  • Leighton Linslade Phoenix

Ouse Valley

Scout Groups

  • Colmworth (Ouse Valley)
  • Harrold
  • Odell
  • Riseley
  • Sharnbrook
  • Turvey

explorer scout units

  • Rawhide Explorers ESU

Someries (Luton)

Scout Groups[7]

  • 1st Someries (Luton)
  • 2nd Someries (Luton)
  • 3rd Someries (Luton)
  • 7th Someries (Luton)
  • 16th Someries (Luton)
  • 19th Someries (Luton)
  • 24th Someries (Luton)
  • 26th Someries (Luton)

Campsites

The County has a large campsite and training centre, three District maintained campsites and three group maintained campsites.[8]

The Leslie Sell County Scout Training and Activity Centre

This campsite is near the village of Bromham, 4 miles northwest of Bedford. There are 8 acres of open fields, and 18 acres of woodland on the site, offering a variety of camping locations.[9] As well as the camping areas, there are a small number of buildings offering accommodation and training facilities. The site offers a number of activities, including pioneering, archery, and air rifle shooting.

District Campsites

  • Boyd Campsite Campsite, Henlow, run by Biggleswade District.
  • Jordans Close Campsite, Great Barford, run by Bedford District.
  • Milton Bryan Campsite, Milton Bryan, Ampthill Rural District, run by Ampthill & Woburn District.

References

  1. ↑ Bedfordshire County Scouts Website
  2. ↑ Scout Districts
  3. ↑ *Bedfordshire Scout Network
  4. ↑ Dunstable Scout District
  5. ↑ Icknield Scout District
  6. ↑ Lea Valley Scout District
  7. ↑ Someries Scout District
  8. ↑ Bedfordshire Camp Sites
  9. ↑ The Leslie Sell County Scout Training and Activity Centre
Programme Sections of The Scout Association
Beaver Scouts Cub Scouts Scouts Explorer Scouts Scout Network


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