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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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{{Scouts UK Counties}} | {{Scouts UK Counties}} | ||
[[Category:Scouting in the United Kingdom|Bedfordshire]] | [[Category:Scouting and Guiding in the United Kingdom|Bedfordshire]] | ||
