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The [[1st World Scout Jamboree]] was held at Olympia, London in the summer of 1920. Here Baden-Powell was designated as [[Chief Scout (The Scout Association)|Chief Scout]] of the World. | The [[1st World Scout Jamboree]] was held at Olympia, London in the summer of 1920. Here Baden-Powell was designated as [[Chief Scout (The Scout Association)|Chief Scout]] of the World. | ||
The service performed by Scouts during war and particularly during air raids and | The service performed by Scouts during war and particularly during air raids and the Blitz on London in World War II is recognised by their presence every year on Remembrance Day at the [[Cenotaph]] in London.<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/remembrance/history/scouts.shtml BBC Program on the Scouts at the Cenotaph]</ref> | ||
A small museum of the story of Robert Baden-Powell is housed at [[Baden-Powell House]] in London.<ref> [http://www.britainexpress.com/London/Baden_Powell_House.htm Baden-Powell House, London] </ref> | A small museum of the story of Robert Baden-Powell is housed at [[Baden-Powell House]] in London.<ref> [http://www.britainexpress.com/London/Baden_Powell_House.htm Baden-Powell House, London] </ref> | ||
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== The Scout Association Counties == | == The Scout Association Counties == | ||
The Scout Association in Greater London is administered through 6 [[Scout Counties]]. | The Scout Association in Greater London is administered through 6 [[Scout Counties (The Scout Association)|Scout Counties]]. | ||
=== Greater London Middlesex West Scout County === | === Greater London Middlesex West Scout County === | ||
'''Greater London Middlesex West Scout County''' is a Scout County of [[the Scout Association]] in the United Kingdom, covering an area stretching from the [[City of Westminster]] in the east to [[Stanmore]] in the north, | '''Greater London Middlesex West Scout County''' is a Scout County of [[the Scout Association]] in the United Kingdom, covering an area stretching from the [[City of Westminster]] in the east to [[Stanmore]] in the north, Feltham in the south and [[Uxbridge]] in the west. It serves the London Boroughs of [[London Borough of Brent|Brent]], [[London Borough of Ealing|Ealing]], [[London Borough of Harrow|Harrow]], [[Hammersmith and Fulham]], Hillingdon, [[London Borough of Hounslow|Hounslow]], [[Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea|Kensington and Chelsea]], and City of Westminster.<ref> [http://www.glmwscouts.org.uk/ Greater London Middlesex West Scout County] </ref> | ||
The County has 145 Scout Groups serving over 6,500 young people with 1,600 adult volunteers. It is divided into fifteen districts: | The County has 145 Scout Groups serving over 6,500 young people with 1,600 adult volunteers. It is divided into fifteen districts: | ||
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* [[Acton, London|Acton]], [[Brentford]] and [[Chiswick]] | * [[Acton, London|Acton]], [[Brentford]] and [[Chiswick]] | ||
* [[Ealing]] and [[Hanwell]] | * [[Ealing]] and [[Hanwell]] | ||
* | * Feltham | ||
* [[Greenford]] | * [[Greenford]] | ||
* [[Harrow, London|Harrow]] and [[Wealdstone]] | * [[Harrow, London|Harrow]] and [[Wealdstone]] | ||
* | * Hayes and [[Harlington, London|Harlington]] | ||
* [[Heston]] and [[Isleworth]] | * [[Heston]] and [[Isleworth]] | ||
* [[Pinner]] and [[Headstone, London|Headstone]] | * [[Pinner]] and [[Headstone, London|Headstone]] | ||
* [[Ruislip]], [[Eastcote]], | * [[Ruislip]], [[Eastcote]], Northwood | ||
* Stanmore and District | * Stanmore and District | ||
* The City of Westminster | * The City of Westminster | ||
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Since its formation, the band has continued to lead the District as it marches through Enfield Town for the Remembrance Day and [[St George's Day]] parades which are a traditional part of the Scouting calendar. | Since its formation, the band has continued to lead the District as it marches through Enfield Town for the Remembrance Day and [[St George's Day]] parades which are a traditional part of the Scouting calendar. | ||
The band is also available to play at fetes, carnivals and other parades. In recent years the band took part in the 2002, 2007, and 2008 Lord Mayor's Shows, a Royal Visit to Enfield by | The band is also available to play at fetes, carnivals and other parades. In recent years the band took part in the 2002, 2007, and 2008 Lord Mayor's Shows, a Royal Visit to Enfield by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh in 2003. | ||
In 2007's Centenary of Scouting, the band took part in the [[New Year's Day Parade|London New Year's Day Parade]], and played at the [[21st World Scout Jamboree]]. In November the band formed part of the Promise Centenary Scout Band at the Lord Mayor's Show, and also played at the Scouting's Live '07 show at the [[The O2 (London)|The O2]] in Greenwich, London. | In 2007's Centenary of Scouting, the band took part in the [[New Year's Day Parade|London New Year's Day Parade]], and played at the [[21st World Scout Jamboree]]. In November the band formed part of the Promise Centenary Scout Band at the Lord Mayor's Show, and also played at the Scouting's Live '07 show at the [[The O2 (London)|The O2]] in Greenwich, London. | ||
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=== Greater London South Scout County === | === Greater London South Scout County === | ||
'''Greater London South Scout County''' is a Scout County of [[the Scout Association]] in the United Kingdom, covering the London Boroughs of [[Wandsworth]], | '''Greater London South Scout County''' is a Scout County of [[the Scout Association]] in the United Kingdom, covering the London Boroughs of [[Wandsworth]], Lambeth, [[Southwark]], [[Lewisham]] and Greenwich, an area stretching from the [[South Bank]] in the north to [[Woolwich]] in the east, [[Putney]] in the west, to [[Crystal Palace, London|Crystal Palace]] in the south.<ref> [http://www.gls-scouts.org.uk/ Greater London South Scout County] </ref> | ||
The County is divided into nine districts: | The County is divided into nine districts: | ||
* Albany District has eighteen [[Scout Group]]s, four Explorer Scout Units and Network Albany. | * Albany District has eighteen [[Scout Group]]s, four Explorer Scout Units and Network Albany. | ||
* | * Battersea <ref>[http://www.batterseascouts.org.uk Battersea Scout District]</ref> | ||
* Greenwich <ref>[http://www.greenwichscouts.org.uk Greenwich Scout District]</ref> | * Greenwich <ref>[http://www.greenwichscouts.org.uk Greenwich Scout District]</ref> | ||
* | * Lambeth | ||
* [[Lewisham]] Manor <ref>[http://www.lewisham-manor-scouts.org.uk Lewisham Manor Scout District]</ref> | * [[Lewisham]] Manor <ref>[http://www.lewisham-manor-scouts.org.uk Lewisham Manor Scout District]</ref> | ||
* [[Lewisham North]] has seven [[Scout Group]]s and the Raven Scout Network.<ref>[http://lewisham-north.org Lewisham North Scout District]</ref> | * [[Lewisham North]] has seven [[Scout Group]]s and the Raven Scout Network.<ref>[http://lewisham-north.org Lewisham North Scout District]</ref> | ||
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=== Greater London South East Scout County === | === Greater London South East Scout County === | ||
'''Greater London South East Scout County''' is a Scout County of [[the Scout Association]] in the United Kingdom, covering the London Boroughs of | '''Greater London South East Scout County''' is a Scout County of [[the Scout Association]] in the United Kingdom, covering the London Boroughs of Bexley and [[Bromley]], an area stretching from the Orpington in the southeast to Bexleyheath in the north.<ref> [http://www.glsescouts.org.uk/ Greater London South East Scout County] </ref> | ||
The County is divided into eight districts: | The County is divided into eight districts: | ||
* [[Beckenham]] | * [[Beckenham]] | ||
* | * Bexleyheath | ||
* [[Bromley]] | * [[Bromley]] | ||
* [[Chislehurst]] | * [[Chislehurst]] | ||
* East Wickham and | * East Wickham and Welling | ||
* [[Erith]] and | * [[Erith]] and Crayford | ||
* Orpington | * Orpington | ||
* [[Sidcup]] | * [[Sidcup]] | ||
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Wilberforce Scout Centre is owned by Bromley Scout District of the Greater London South East Scout Association County.<ref> [http://www.glsescouts.org.uk/county-facts/campsites.htm Greater London South East Scout County Local Campsites] </ref> | Wilberforce Scout Centre is owned by Bromley Scout District of the Greater London South East Scout Association County.<ref> [http://www.glsescouts.org.uk/county-facts/campsites.htm Greater London South East Scout County Local Campsites] </ref> | ||
Yr Hen Neuadd ('The Old Hall'), | Yr Hen Neuadd ('The Old Hall'), Bethesda, Gwynedd, North Wales, originally a Salvation Army Hall, was converted in 1970 by the Greater London South West Scout Association County as an Activity Centre.<ref> [http://www.glswscouts.org.uk/bethesda/yhn_index.htm Yr Hen Neuadd] </ref> | ||
The Bears Wood Training Centre and Pinewood Campsites are the responsibility of the Croydon District | The Bears Wood Training Centre and Pinewood Campsites are the responsibility of the Croydon District | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
{{Reflist|2}} | {{Reflist|2}} | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
