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== The Scout Association Counties == | == The Scout Association Counties == | ||
The Scout Association in East of England is administered through seven [[Scout Counties]] | The Scout Association in East of England is administered through seven [[Scout Counties (The Scout Association)|Scout Counties]] | ||
=== Bedfordshire Scout County === | === Bedfordshire Scout County === | ||
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|[[Image:Bedfordshirescoutcounty.png|thumb|100px|Scout County badge for '''Bedfordshire''']] | |[[Image:Bedfordshirescoutcounty.png|thumb|100px|Scout County badge for '''Bedfordshire''']] | ||
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'''Bedfordshire Scout County''' is a [[Scout Counties|Scout County]] of | '''Bedfordshire Scout County''' is a [[Scout Counties (The Scout Association)|Scout County]] 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]].<ref> [http://www.bedfordshirescouts.org.uk/ Bedfordshire County Scout County]</ref> | ||
The badge worn by members of the Bedfordshire Scout County shows a red falcon on a yellow background. The current version of the badge was phased in over a ten year period, starting in the early 1980s. It replaced a previous version which had either a silver or gold falcon on a green background. | The badge worn by members of the Bedfordshire Scout County shows a red falcon on a yellow background. The current version of the badge was phased in over a ten year period, starting in the early 1980s. It replaced a previous version which had either a silver or gold falcon on a green background. | ||
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|[[Image:Cambridgeshirescoutcounty.png|thumb|100px|Scout County badge for '''Cambridgeshire''']] | |[[Image:Cambridgeshirescoutcounty.png|thumb|100px|Scout County badge for '''Cambridgeshire''']] | ||
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'''Cambridgeshire Scout County''' is a [[Scout Counties|Scout County]] of | '''Cambridgeshire Scout County''' is a [[Scout Counties (The Scout Association)|Scout County]] of [[the Scout Association]] of the United Kingdom. It is concurrent with the political county of [[Cambridgeshire]], and provides [[Scouting]] opportunities for young people and adults in the area.<ref> [http://www.cambridgeshirescouts.org.uk/ Cambridgeshire Scout County]</ref> | ||
Scouts in Peterborough were given the Freedom of the City in April 2007. This is the first occasion in Britain when Scouts have received this type of award. | Scouts in Peterborough were given the Freedom of the City in April 2007. This is the first occasion in Britain when Scouts have received this type of award. | ||
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|[[Image:Essex Scout County (The Scout Association).png|thumb|100px|Scout County badge for '''Essex''']] | |[[Image:Essex Scout County (The Scout Association).png|thumb|100px|Scout County badge for '''Essex''']] | ||
[[Image:Essex Scout County flag (The Scout Association).png|thumb|140px]] | [[Image:Essex Scout County flag (The Scout Association).png|thumb|140px]] | ||
'''Essex Scout County''' is a [[Scout Counties|Scout County]] of the [[the Scout Association]] in the United Kingdom.<ref> [http://www.essexscouts.org.uk/ Essex Scout County]</ref> | '''Essex Scout County''' is a [[Scout Counties (The Scout Association)|Scout County]] of the [[the Scout Association]] in the United Kingdom.<ref> [http://www.essexscouts.org.uk/ Essex Scout County]</ref> | ||
Chelmsford in Essex was the location for the 21st World Scout Jamboree, held between the 27th July to 8 August 2007.<ref name="jamb"/> The Chelmsford District had a number of special events.<ref> [http://www.chelmsford2007.org.uk Scouting centenary events in Chelmsford and District, home of the 21st World Scout Jamboree]</ref> By 2007 there were 16,000 members in Essex Scouting covering every community in the county. | Chelmsford in Essex was the location for the 21st World Scout Jamboree, held between the 27th July to 8 August 2007.<ref name="jamb"/> The Chelmsford District had a number of special events.<ref> [http://www.chelmsford2007.org.uk Scouting centenary events in Chelmsford and District, home of the 21st World Scout Jamboree]</ref> By 2007 there were 16,000 members in Essex Scouting covering every community in the county. | ||
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*[[Halstead]] and Colne Valley | *[[Halstead]] and Colne Valley | ||
*[[Harlow]] | *[[Harlow]] | ||
* | *Hatfield Forest | ||
*[[Maldon, Essex|Maldon]] and East Essex | *[[Maldon, Essex|Maldon]] and East Essex | ||
*Royal Forest | *Royal Forest | ||
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|[[Image:Hertfordshirescoutcounty.png|thumb|100px|Scout County badge for '''Hertfordshire''']] | |[[Image:Hertfordshirescoutcounty.png|thumb|100px|Scout County badge for '''Hertfordshire''']] | ||
'''Hertfordshire Scout County''' is a [[Scout Counties|Scout County]] of [[the Scout Association]] in the United Kingdom covering the [[County]] of [[Hertfordshire]].<ref> [http://www.hertfordshirescouts.org.uk Hertfordshire Scout County]</ref> | '''Hertfordshire Scout County''' is a [[Scout Counties (The Scout Association)|Scout County]] of [[the Scout Association]] in the United Kingdom covering the [[County]] of [[Hertfordshire]].<ref> [http://www.hertfordshirescouts.org.uk Hertfordshire Scout County]</ref> | ||
The badge worn by members of the Hertfordshire Scout County shows a hart on a blue background, which is based on the heraldry of the regional county of [[Hertfordshire]].<ref>[http://www.civicheraldry.co.uk/herts.html Heraldry of Hertfordshire]</ref> | The badge worn by members of the Hertfordshire Scout County shows a hart on a blue background, which is based on the heraldry of the regional county of [[Hertfordshire]].<ref>[http://www.civicheraldry.co.uk/herts.html Heraldry of Hertfordshire]</ref> | ||
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[[Hertfordshire|Herts]] Peak Assault is a navigational and teamwork challenge for Explorer and Network Scouts, held at a different location each year. Groups must navigate their way around, visiting 'checkpoints' within the given time limit. | [[Hertfordshire|Herts]] Peak Assault is a navigational and teamwork challenge for Explorer and Network Scouts, held at a different location each year. Groups must navigate their way around, visiting 'checkpoints' within the given time limit. | ||
*2006: 13 - 15 October 2006 [[Howgill Fells]], ( | *2006: 13 - 15 October 2006 [[Howgill Fells]], (Sedbergh) Cumbria | ||
*2007: 12 - 14 October 2007 [[Northen Fells]], ([[Caldbeck]]) Cumbria | *2007: 12 - 14 October 2007 [[Northen Fells]], ([[Caldbeck]]) Cumbria | ||
*2008: 17 - 19 October 2008 [[Llanthony]], | *2008: 17 - 19 October 2008 [[Llanthony]], Black Mountains, Wales | ||
=== Norfolk Scout County === | === Norfolk Scout County === | ||
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|[[Image:Norfolkscouts.jpeg|thumb|100px|Scout County badge for '''Norfolk''']] | |[[Image:Norfolkscouts.jpeg|thumb|100px|Scout County badge for '''Norfolk''']] | ||
'''Norfolk Scout County''' is a [[Scout Counties|Scout County]] of [[the Scout Association]] in the United Kingdom, covering the county of | '''Norfolk Scout County''' is a [[Scout Counties (The Scout Association)|Scout County]] of [[the Scout Association]] in the United Kingdom, covering the county of Norfolk.<ref name="norfolk">[http://www.norfolkscouts.org.uk/ Norfolk Scout County]</ref> | ||
There is a Norfolk Scout Canoe Team.<ref> [http://www.nsct.co.uk/cms.php?pageid=1 Norfolk Scout Canoe Team]</ref> | There is a Norfolk Scout Canoe Team.<ref> [http://www.nsct.co.uk/cms.php?pageid=1 Norfolk Scout Canoe Team]</ref> | ||
The badge worn by members of the Norfolk Scout County shows the shield crest from the heraldry of the regional county of | The badge worn by members of the Norfolk Scout County shows the shield crest from the heraldry of the regional county of Norfolk. The current version of the badge has a light green background, whilst earlier versions had been black.<ref>[http://www.civicheraldry.co.uk/norfolk.html Heraldry of Norfolk]</ref> | ||
The Norfolk Scout County is divided into nine [[Scout District]]s:<ref> [http://www.norfolkscouts.org.uk/pages/districts.htm Norfolk Scout County Districts]</ref> | The Norfolk Scout County is divided into nine [[Scout District]]s:<ref> [http://www.norfolkscouts.org.uk/pages/districts.htm Norfolk Scout County Districts]</ref> | ||
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| location = Royal Norfolk Showground, | | location = Royal Norfolk Showground, Norfolk | ||
| country = United Kingdom | | country = United Kingdom | ||
| f-date = 2006-07-29 to 2006-08-05 | | f-date = 2006-07-29 to 2006-08-05 | ||
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|[[Image:Suffolkscoutcounty.png|thumb|100px|Scout County badge for '''Suffolk''']] | |[[Image:Suffolkscoutcounty.png|thumb|100px|Scout County badge for '''Suffolk''']] | ||
'''Suffolk Scout County''' is a [[Scout Counties|Scout County]] of | '''Suffolk Scout County''' is a [[Scout Counties (The Scout Association)|Scout County]] of [[the Scout Association]] of the United Kingdom. It is concurrent with the political county of [[Suffolk]].<ref> [http://www.suffolkscouts.org.uk/ Suffolk Scout County]</ref> | ||
The badge worn by members of the Suffolk Scout County shows a crown "enfiled by a pair of Arrows in saltire points downwards", which is an element from the heraldry of the regional county of [[Suffolk]]. The pierced crown relates to the martyrdom of [[Saint Edmund]] by the Danes in 849.<ref>[http://www.civicheraldry.co.uk/suffolk.html Heraldry of Suffolk]</ref> | The badge worn by members of the Suffolk Scout County shows a crown "enfiled by a pair of Arrows in saltire points downwards", which is an element from the heraldry of the regional county of [[Suffolk]]. The pierced crown relates to the martyrdom of [[Saint Edmund]] by the Danes in 849.<ref>[http://www.civicheraldry.co.uk/suffolk.html Heraldry of Suffolk]</ref> | ||
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== Pathfinder Scouts Association and Rover Explorer Scout Association == | == Pathfinder Scouts Association and Rover Explorer Scout Association == | ||
The [[Pathfinder Scouts Association]] operates the 1st Bedfordshire Scout Troop at [[Houghton Regis]], Bedfordshire<ref>[http://groups.msn.com/PathfinderScouts Pathfinder Scout Association] | The [[Pathfinder Scouts Association]] operates the 1st Bedfordshire Scout Troop at [[Houghton Regis]], Bedfordshire<ref>[http://groups.msn.com/PathfinderScouts Pathfinder Scout Association]</ref>, while the Rover Explorer Scout Association operates a Rover Crew in [[Lowestoft]], Suffolk.<ref>[http://groups.msn.com/RoverExplorerScoutsAssociation/_whatsnew.msnw Rover Explorer Scout Association]</ref> | ||
== European Scout Federation (British Association) == | == European Scout Federation (British Association) == | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
{{Reflist|2}} | {{Reflist|2}} | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
