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'''Scouting in East of England''' is about [[Scouting]] in the official region of [[East of England]]. It is largely represented by [[the Scout Association]] of the | '''Scouting in East of England''' is about [[Scouting]] in the official region of [[East of England]]. 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 two student associations at various universities in the region, each of which is affiliated to the [[Student Scout and Guide Organisation]] (SSAGO). These are ''[[Cambridge University]] Scout and Guide Club''<ref> [http://www.ssago.org.uk/cambridge Cambridge University Scout and Guide Club]</ref> and ''[[University of East Anglia]] SSAGO''.<ref> [http://www.ssago.org.uk/norwich University of East Anglia SSAGO]</ref> | There are two student associations at various universities in the region, each of which is affiliated to the [[Student Scout and Guide Organisation]] (SSAGO). These are ''[[Cambridge University]] Scout and Guide Club''<ref> [http://www.ssago.org.uk/cambridge Cambridge University Scout and Guide Club]</ref> and ''[[University of East Anglia]] SSAGO''.<ref> [http://www.ssago.org.uk/norwich University of East Anglia SSAGO]</ref> | ||
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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 the [[The Scout Association|Scout Association]] of the | '''Bedfordshire Scout County''' is a [[Scout Counties|Scout County]] 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 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 the [[The Scout Association|Scout Association]] of the | '''Cambridgeshire Scout County''' is a [[Scout Counties|Scout County]] of the [[The Scout Association|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.{{Citation needed|date=September 2008}} | 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.{{Citation needed|date=September 2008}} | ||
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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 | '''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> | ||
[[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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| location = Devereux Farm, [[Kirby-le-Soken]], [[Essex]] | | location = Devereux Farm, [[Kirby-le-Soken]], [[Essex]] | ||
| country = | | country = United Kingdom | ||
| f-date = 2008-07-26 to 2008-08-02 | | f-date = 2008-07-26 to 2008-08-02 | ||
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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 | '''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> | ||
The badge worn by members of the Hertfordshire Scout County shows a [[Deer|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 [[Deer|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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|[[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 | '''Norfolk Scout County''' is a [[Scout Counties|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> | ||
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| location = Royal Norfolk Showground, [[Norfolk]] | | location = Royal Norfolk Showground, [[Norfolk]] | ||
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| 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 the [[The Scout Association|Scout Association]] of the | '''Suffolk Scout County''' is a [[Scout Counties|Scout County]] of the [[The Scout Association|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> | ||
