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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 United Kingdom and some Groups of [[traditional Scouting]] including the [[Baden-Powell Scouts' Association]]. | '''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 | 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> | ||
== History of Scouting in East Midlands == | == History of Scouting in East Midlands == | ||
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== The Scout Association Counties == | == The Scout Association Counties == | ||
The Scout Association in East Midlands is administered through five [[Scout Counties]], Derbyshire Scout County, Leicestershire Scout County (including former Rutland Scout County), Lincolnshire Scout County, Northamptonshire Scout County and Nottinghamshire Scout County. | The Scout Association in East Midlands is administered through five [[Scout Counties (The Scout Association)|Scout Counties]], Derbyshire Scout County, Leicestershire Scout County (including former Rutland Scout County), Lincolnshire Scout County, Northamptonshire Scout County and Nottinghamshire Scout County. | ||
=== Derbyshire Scout County === | === Derbyshire Scout County === | ||
[[Image:Derbyshire Scout Logo.JPG|thumb|The Derbyshire Scouting badge, as it appears on the uniform]] | [[Image:Derbyshire Scout Logo.JPG|thumb|The Derbyshire Scouting badge, as it appears on the uniform]] | ||
[[Image:EnglandDerbyshire.png|thumb|100px|right|Map of the UK highlighting the location of '''Derbyshire''']] | [[Image:EnglandDerbyshire.png|thumb|100px|right|Map of the UK highlighting the location of '''Derbyshire''']] | ||
'''Derbyshire Scout County''' is a [[Scout Counties|Scout County]] of [[the Scout Association]] covering the administrative County of Derbyshire in England.<ref> [http://www.derbyshirescouts.org/ Derbyshire Scout County]</ref> The town of | '''Derbyshire Scout County''' is a [[Scout Counties (The Scout Association)|Scout County]] of [[the Scout Association]] covering the administrative County of Derbyshire in England.<ref> [http://www.derbyshirescouts.org/ Derbyshire Scout County]</ref> The town of Glossop in the far North West of the county is not included in the County but in the Greater Manchester East area instead. | ||
Scouts from all over Derbyshire marked the centenary of Scouting in August 2007 at Sunrise ceremonies renewing their [[Scout Promise]].<ref> [http://www.bbc.co.uk/derby/content/articles/2007/08/01/scouting_centenary_video_feature.shtml BBC Report - Derbyshire celebrates 100 years of Scouting]</ref> | Scouts from all over Derbyshire marked the centenary of Scouting in August 2007 at Sunrise ceremonies renewing their [[Scout Promise]].<ref> [http://www.bbc.co.uk/derby/content/articles/2007/08/01/scouting_centenary_video_feature.shtml BBC Report - Derbyshire celebrates 100 years of Scouting]</ref> | ||
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Derbyshire villages are unusual in holding [[Well dressing]]s during the summer. In 2005 the well at [[Whitwell]] had a theme acknowledging ''Peak 2005'', Derbyshire's International Scout and Guide Camp at [[Chatsworth, Derbyshire|Chatsworth Park]].<ref>[http://www.whitwell.com/welldressing.shtml Whitwell Well Dressing]</ref><ref> [http://www.peak2005.org.uk/ Peak 2005 International Scout and Guide Camp]</ref> | Derbyshire villages are unusual in holding [[Well dressing]]s during the summer. In 2005 the well at [[Whitwell]] had a theme acknowledging ''Peak 2005'', Derbyshire's International Scout and Guide Camp at [[Chatsworth, Derbyshire|Chatsworth Park]].<ref>[http://www.whitwell.com/welldressing.shtml Whitwell Well Dressing]</ref><ref> [http://www.peak2005.org.uk/ Peak 2005 International Scout and Guide Camp]</ref> | ||
Derbyshire Scout County is responsible for organising the [[Four Inns Walk]], an annual competitive event over the hills of the southern | Derbyshire Scout County is responsible for organising the [[Four Inns Walk]], an annual competitive event over the hills of the southern Pennines, the Kinder Walk of approximately 29 km and the Kinder Challenge (new for 2008) of around 16 km.<ref> [http://www.fourinns.org.uk/ Four Inns Walk]</ref><ref> [http://kinderwalk.derbyshirescouts.org/ Kinder Walk] </ref> | ||
The County is now administered through three divisions for the North West, North East and South of the County, each with Division Commissioners.<ref> [http://www.derbyshirescouts.org/index.php?Content=County%20Team Derbyshire Scout County Team]</ref> It was previously divided into fifteen [[Scout District]]s:- | The County is now administered through three divisions for the North West, North East and South of the County, each with Division Commissioners.<ref> [http://www.derbyshirescouts.org/index.php?Content=County%20Team Derbyshire Scout County Team]</ref> It was previously divided into fifteen [[Scout District]]s:- | ||
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*East Scarsdale<ref> [http://www.eastscarsdalescouts.org.uk/ East Scarsdale District]</ref> | *East Scarsdale<ref> [http://www.eastscarsdalescouts.org.uk/ East Scarsdale District]</ref> | ||
*[[High Peak]] | *[[High Peak]] | ||
* | *Ilkeston | ||
*[[Long Eaton]] and District | *[[Long Eaton]] and District | ||
*Peak | *Peak | ||
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=== Leicestershire Scout County === | === Leicestershire Scout County === | ||
'''Leicestershire Scout County''' is a [[Scout Counties|Scout County]] of [[the Scout Association]] covering the administrative County of [[Leicestershire]] in England.<ref> [http://www.leics-scouts.demon.co.uk/intro.html Leicestershire Scout County] </ref> | '''Leicestershire Scout County''' is a [[Scout Counties (The Scout Association)|Scout County]] of [[the Scout Association]] covering the administrative County of [[Leicestershire]] in England.<ref> [http://www.leics-scouts.demon.co.uk/intro.html Leicestershire Scout County] </ref> | ||
In the 2007 Centenary year, the BBC investigated the relevancy of Scouting in Leicestershire.<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/leicester/content/articles/2007/02/12/scouting_feature.shtml BBC - Being Prepared 100 years on]</ref> | In the 2007 Centenary year, the BBC investigated the relevancy of Scouting in Leicestershire.<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/leicester/content/articles/2007/02/12/scouting_feature.shtml BBC - Being Prepared 100 years on]</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 United Kingdom, covering the counties of Lincolnshire and [[Rutland]]..<ref> [http://www.lincsscout.org.uk Lincolnshire Scout County]</ref> | '''Lincolnshire Scout County''' is a [[Scout Counties (The Scout Association)|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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* [[Gainsborough, Lincolnshire|Gainsborough]]<ref>[http://www.gainsboroughscouts.org.uk/ Gainsborough District Scouts]</ref> | * [[Gainsborough, Lincolnshire|Gainsborough]]<ref>[http://www.gainsboroughscouts.org.uk/ Gainsborough District Scouts]</ref> | ||
* [[Grantham]]<ref>[http://www.grantham-scouts.org.uk/ Grantham District Scouts]</ref> | * [[Grantham]]<ref>[http://www.grantham-scouts.org.uk/ Grantham District Scouts]</ref> | ||
* [[Holbeach]] and | * [[Holbeach]] and Spalding | ||
* [[Lincoln, Lincolnshire|Lincoln]] | * [[Lincoln, Lincolnshire|Lincoln]] | ||
* [[Louth, Lincolnshire|Louth]]<ref>[http://www.louthdistrictscouts.org.uk/ Louth District Scouts]</ref> | * [[Louth, Lincolnshire|Louth]]<ref>[http://www.louthdistrictscouts.org.uk/ Louth District Scouts]</ref> | ||
* Skegness [[Spilsby]] and District | * Skegness [[Spilsby]] and District | ||
* [[Sleaford]] | * [[Sleaford]] | ||
* | * Stamford and [[Bourne, Lincolnshire|Bourne]] | ||
* [[Rutland]], previously a separate [[Scout Counties|Scout County]] covering the County of [[Rutland]]. It was one of the smallest Scout Counties in the United Kingdom. It is now a District in Lincolnshire. It is bounded on the west and north by Leicestershire, northeast by Lincolnshire, and southeast by Northamptonshire. The new district has 7 Scout Groups along with an Explorer Scout Unit and a Scout Network.<ref> [http://www.rutlandscouts.org.uk/ Rutland District Website]</ref> | * [[Rutland]], previously a separate [[Scout Counties (The Scout Association)|Scout County]] covering the County of [[Rutland]]. It was one of the smallest Scout Counties in the United Kingdom. It is now a District in Lincolnshire. It is bounded on the west and north by Leicestershire, northeast by Lincolnshire, and southeast by Northamptonshire. The new district has 7 Scout Groups along with an Explorer Scout Unit and a Scout Network.<ref> [http://www.rutlandscouts.org.uk/ Rutland District Website]</ref> | ||
The Lincoln District has a Scout Band.<ref>[http://www.lincolnband.net/ Lincoln District Scout Band]</ref> It is the only Scout Band in the County.<ref>[http://flagspot.net/flags/gb-e-lin.html#ldsb Flags of the World]</ref> | The Lincoln District has a Scout Band.<ref>[http://www.lincolnband.net/ Lincoln District Scout Band]</ref> It is the only Scout Band in the County.<ref>[http://flagspot.net/flags/gb-e-lin.html#ldsb Flags of the World]</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 United Kingdom, covering the county of [[Northamptonshire]].<ref> [http://northants.ukscouts.net Northamptonshire Scout County] </ref> | '''Northamptonshire Scout County''' is a [[Scout Counties (The Scout Association)|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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* [[Daventry]] | * [[Daventry]] | ||
* | * Grafton Scout District basically covers the area of South Northants.<ref> [http://northants.ukscouts.net/districts2.shtml Grafton District Scouts] </ref> | ||
* [[Glendon]]? | * [[Glendon]]? | ||
* [[Nene Valley]]<ref> [http://www.reefknot.org.uk/parser/?CPD=index Neve Valley District Scouts] </ref> | * [[Nene Valley]]<ref> [http://www.reefknot.org.uk/parser/?CPD=index Neve Valley District Scouts] </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 United Kingdom, covering the county of Nottinghamshire.<ref> [http://www.nottinghamshire-scouts.com/ Nottinghamshire Scout County]</ref> | '''Nottinghamshire Scout County''' is a [[Scout Counties (The Scout Association)|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 | 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 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 --> | ||
The County runs Nottinghamshire Scout & Guide Gang Show.<ref name="gang"/> | The County runs Nottinghamshire Scout & Guide Gang Show.<ref name="gang"/> | ||
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*[[Ashfield]] | *[[Ashfield]] | ||
* | *Beauvale<ref>[http://www.beauvalescouts.org.uk/ Beauvale]</ref> | ||
*Central Notts | *Central Notts | ||
*[[City of Nottingham]] | *[[City of Nottingham]] | ||
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Lincoln Scout Association District has a camp site at Sudbrooke.<ref>[http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/cgi-bin/camping/db.cgi?db=camping&uid=default&SiteCounty=Lincolnshire&view_records=View+Records&Check=Yes&mh=1&nh=2 Lincoln District Scout Camp]</ref> Grantham Scout Association District runs the Dukes Covert Campsite.<ref>[http://www.grantham-scouts.org.uk/cs/index.php Grantham District Dukes Covert Campsite]</ref> | Lincoln Scout Association District has a camp site at Sudbrooke.<ref>[http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/cgi-bin/camping/db.cgi?db=camping&uid=default&SiteCounty=Lincolnshire&view_records=View+Records&Check=Yes&mh=1&nh=2 Lincoln District Scout Camp]</ref> Grantham Scout Association District runs the Dukes Covert Campsite.<ref>[http://www.grantham-scouts.org.uk/cs/index.php Grantham District Dukes Covert Campsite]</ref> | ||
The former Rutland County site at Shacklewell Hollow, on the | The former Rutland County site at Shacklewell Hollow, on the A606 between [[Empingham]] and Stamford can camp up to 100 people in four and a half acres of grassland and woods.<ref> [http://www.glswscouts.org.uk/campsites/search?q=S&n=5 Shacklewell Hollow Camp Site]</ref> | ||
=== Northamptonshire === | === Northamptonshire === | ||
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