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There is a single member of the national [[Student Scout and Guide Organisation]] (SSAGO) covering all the universities in Greater London.<ref> [http://ssago.org.uk/london/ Students of London Indie Collective (SLIC)] </ref> | There is a single member of the national [[Student Scout and Guide Organisation]] (SSAGO) covering all the universities in Greater London.<ref> [http://ssago.org.uk/london/ Students of London Indie Collective (SLIC)] </ref> | ||
==History of Scouting in London== | == History of Scouting in London == | ||
[[Image:bphouse05.jpg|right200px|thumb|Baden-Powell House in London]] | [[Image:bphouse05.jpg|right200px|thumb|Baden-Powell House in London]] | ||
As the capital city of the United Kingdom, London has played a key role in the development of Scouting. In 1909 some troops broke away from [[Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell|Baden-Powell's]] official Boys Scouts to form the [[British Boy Scouts]]. Sir [[Francis Vane]] was the leader and previously Baden-Powell's Commissioner for London..<ref> [http://www.netpages.free-online.co.uk/sha/bbs-bibli.htm A Bibliography of the British Boy Scouts]</ref> | As the capital city of the United Kingdom, London has played a key role in the development of Scouting. In 1909 some troops broke away from [[Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell|Baden-Powell's]] official Boys Scouts to form the [[British Boy Scouts]]. Sir [[Francis Vane]] was the leader and previously Baden-Powell's Commissioner for London..<ref> [http://www.netpages.free-online.co.uk/sha/bbs-bibli.htm A Bibliography of the British Boy Scouts]</ref> | ||
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[[John C.C. May|John May]] from London become the first UK Scout elected to the [[World Organization of the Scout Movement#World Scout Committee|World Scout Committee]] since 1994 at the 38th World Scout Conference in Korea on 16 July 2008.<ref> [http://www.scoutinginlondon.org.uk/Pages/News/Articles/2008/worldscoutconference.html London Scout Leader Elected to World Scout Commitee] </ref><ref> [http://www.johnccmay.net/scout_biog.htm John May Scouting Biography] </ref> | [[John C.C. May|John May]] from London become the first UK Scout elected to the [[World Organization of the Scout Movement#World Scout Committee|World Scout Committee]] since 1994 at the 38th World Scout Conference in Korea on 16 July 2008.<ref> [http://www.scoutinginlondon.org.uk/Pages/News/Articles/2008/worldscoutconference.html London Scout Leader Elected to World Scout Commitee] </ref><ref> [http://www.johnccmay.net/scout_biog.htm John May Scouting Biography] </ref> | ||
==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]]. | ||
===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, [[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]], [[London Borough of Hillingdon|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> | '''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]], [[London Borough of Hillingdon|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> | ||
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* [[Willesden]] | * [[Willesden]] | ||
===Greater London North Scout County=== | === Greater London North Scout County === | ||
'''Greater London North Scout County''' is a Scout County of [[the Scout Association]] in the [[United Kingdom]], covering an area stretching from central [[London]] directly north out to the [[M25 motorway|M25]]. It covers the London Boroughs of [[London Borough of Barnet|Barnet]], [[London Borough of Camden|Camden]], [[City of London]], [[London Borough of Enfield|Enfield]], [[London Borough of Haringey|Haringey]] and [[London Borough of Islington|Islington]] <ref name="gln"> [http://www.gln-scouts.org.uk/ Greater London North County Website] </ref> | '''Greater London North Scout County''' is a Scout County of [[the Scout Association]] in the [[United Kingdom]], covering an area stretching from central [[London]] directly north out to the [[M25 motorway|M25]]. It covers the London Boroughs of [[London Borough of Barnet|Barnet]], [[London Borough of Camden|Camden]], [[City of London]], [[London Borough of Enfield|Enfield]], [[London Borough of Haringey|Haringey]] and [[London Borough of Islington|Islington]] <ref name="gln"> [http://www.gln-scouts.org.uk/ Greater London North County Website] </ref> | ||
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*[[Dockland Scout Project]] (Incorporating Discovery Sailing Project) | *[[Dockland Scout Project]] (Incorporating Discovery Sailing Project) | ||
====Enfield District Scout Band==== | ==== Enfield District Scout Band ==== | ||
Enfield Scout District runs a traditional marching band which is open to members of the local Scout and [[Girlguiding London and South East England|Guide]] organisations.<ref> [http://www.edsb.org.uk/ Enfield District Scout Band] </ref> | Enfield Scout District runs a traditional marching band which is open to members of the local Scout and [[Girlguiding London and South East England|Guide]] organisations.<ref> [http://www.edsb.org.uk/ Enfield District Scout Band] </ref> | ||
The band was formed in 1976, and is a corps of [[bugle (instrument)| | The band was formed in 1976, and is a corps of [[bugle (instrument)|bugles]] and [[drum]]s. The band is a member of the [[Traditional Youth Marching Band Association]], and competes regularly in competitions run by the Association across the UK. | ||
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. | ||
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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. | ||
===Greater London North East Scout County=== | === Greater London North East Scout County === | ||
'''Greater London North East Scout County''' is a Scout County of [[the Scout Association]] in the [[United Kingdom]], to the northeast of [[London]] and covers the London boroughs of [[London Borough of Barking and Dagenham|Barking and Dagenham]], [[London Borough of Hackney|Hackney]], [[Havering]], [[London Borough of Newham|Newham]], [[London Borough of Redbridge|Redbridge]], [[London Borough of Tower Hamlets|Tower Hamlets]] and [[Waltham Forest]].<ref> [http://www.glne-scouts.org.uk/ Greater London North East Scout County] </ref> | '''Greater London North East Scout County''' is a Scout County of [[the Scout Association]] in the [[United Kingdom]], to the northeast of [[London]] and covers the London boroughs of [[London Borough of Barking and Dagenham|Barking and Dagenham]], [[London Borough of Hackney|Hackney]], [[Havering]], [[London Borough of Newham|Newham]], [[London Borough of Redbridge|Redbridge]], [[London Borough of Tower Hamlets|Tower Hamlets]] and [[Waltham Forest]].<ref> [http://www.glne-scouts.org.uk/ Greater London North East Scout County] </ref> | ||
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*[[Waltham Forest|Waltham Forest South]] | *[[Waltham Forest|Waltham Forest South]] | ||
===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]], [[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> | '''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> | ||
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* [[Woolwich]] <ref>[http://www.woolwichscouts.org.uk Woolwich Scout District]</ref> | * [[Woolwich]] <ref>[http://www.woolwichscouts.org.uk Woolwich Scout District]</ref> | ||
===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 [[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> | '''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> | ||
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* [[Sidcup]] | * [[Sidcup]] | ||
===Greater London South West Scout County=== | === Greater London South West Scout County === | ||
'''Greater London South West Scout County''' is a Scout County of the [[Scout Association]] in the [[United Kingdom]], covering an area stretching from [[Sanderstead]] in the South East to [[Hampton, London|Hampton]] and [[Whitton, London|Whitton]] in the North West.<ref>[http://www.glswscouts.org.uk/ Greater London South West Scout County]</ref> | '''Greater London South West Scout County''' is a Scout County of the [[Scout Association]] in the [[United Kingdom]], covering an area stretching from [[Sanderstead]] in the South East to [[Hampton, London|Hampton]] and [[Whitton, London|Whitton]] in the North West.<ref>[http://www.glswscouts.org.uk/ Greater London South West Scout County]</ref> | ||
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*[[Wimbledon, London|Wimbledon]] and [[Wandle]] | *[[Wimbledon, London|Wimbledon]] and [[Wandle]] | ||
==Activity Centres and Camp sites== | == Activity Centres and Camp sites == | ||
[[Image:GilwellParkWhiteHouse.jpg|right|200px|thumb|The White House at Gilwell Park]] | [[Image:GilwellParkWhiteHouse.jpg|right|200px|thumb|The White House at Gilwell Park]] | ||
Three of the four Scout Association [[Scout Activity Centre (The Scout Association)|Activity Centres]] are in Greater London. [[Baden-Powell House]] is a hostel and conference centre in central London. [[Gilwell Park]] is a camp site and activity centre, as well as a [[training]] and [[conference centre]] for [[Scout Leader]]s. It is close to [[Chingford]], [[London]]. The White House at Gilwell Park has been the headquarters of The Scout Association since 2001, although Baden-Powell House (the former headquarters) still facilitates some departments of the Scout Association. [[Downe Scout Activity Centre]] is in Kent, but was owned by the Greater London South East Scouts from 1987 to 2005, when the site became under the direct control of The Scout Association. | Three of the four Scout Association [[Scout Activity Centre (The Scout Association)|Activity Centres]] are in Greater London. [[Baden-Powell House]] is a hostel and conference centre in central London. [[Gilwell Park]] is a camp site and activity centre, as well as a [[training]] and [[conference centre]] for [[Scout Leader]]s. It is close to [[Chingford]], [[London]]. The White House at Gilwell Park has been the headquarters of The Scout Association since 2001, although Baden-Powell House (the former headquarters) still facilitates some departments of the Scout Association. [[Downe Scout Activity Centre]] is in Kent, but was owned by the Greater London South East Scouts from 1987 to 2005, when the site became under the direct control of The Scout Association. | ||
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Polyapes Campsite lies just outside the county boundaries but is managed jointly between Royal Kingston and Esher Districts.It has been in continuous use since 1929.<ref> [http://www.polyapes.com/homepage1.htm Polyapes Campsite] </ref> | Polyapes Campsite lies just outside the county boundaries but is managed jointly between Royal Kingston and Esher Districts.It has been in continuous use since 1929.<ref> [http://www.polyapes.com/homepage1.htm Polyapes Campsite] </ref> | ||
==21st World Scout Jamboree== | == 21st World Scout Jamboree == | ||
There were 36 Scouts from Greater London North taking part in the [[21st World Scout Jamboree]] in August 2007. The Enfield District Scout Band played at the Closing Ceremony.<ref> [http://www.glnjamboree.org.uk/ Greater London North Jamboree Unit] </ref> <!-- ref not working --> | There were 36 Scouts from Greater London North taking part in the [[21st World Scout Jamboree]] in August 2007. The Enfield District Scout Band played at the Closing Ceremony.<ref> [http://www.glnjamboree.org.uk/ Greater London North Jamboree Unit] </ref> <!-- ref not working --> | ||
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Sutton District's and Kingston District's Scout Bands (both part of GLSW) played at the closing ceremony. | Sutton District's and Kingston District's Scout Bands (both part of GLSW) played at the closing ceremony. | ||
==Gang Shows== | == Gang Shows == | ||
* Albany District Gang Show in Greater London South. Scout House, 252 Jamaica Road, Bermondsey. | * Albany District Gang Show in Greater London South. Scout House, 252 Jamaica Road, Bermondsey. | ||
* SOUWEST Gang Show. Greater London South West Scout County. Secombe Theatre in Sutton. | * SOUWEST Gang Show. Greater London South West Scout County. Secombe Theatre in Sutton. | ||
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* Erith and Crayford "CAPERS" Gangshow. Held at Erith School annually. | * Erith and Crayford "CAPERS" Gangshow. Held at Erith School annually. | ||
==See also== | == See also == | ||
* [[Girlguiding London and South East England]] | * [[Girlguiding London and South East England]] | ||
==References== | == References == | ||
{{Reflist|2}} | {{Reflist|2}} | ||
==External links== | == External links == | ||
{{Scouts UK Counties}} | {{Scouts UK Counties}} |