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'''Scouting in South West England''' is about [[Scouting]] in the official region of [[South West 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]]. | '''Scouting in South West England''' is about [[Scouting]] in the official region of [[South West 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 five student associations at various universities in the region, each of which is affiliated to the [[Student Scout and Guide Organisation]] (SSAGO). These are ''[[University of Bath|Bath University]] Guides and Scouts'',<ref> [http://www.ssago.org.uk/bath Bath University Guides and Scouts]</ref> '' | There are five student associations at various universities in the region, each of which is affiliated to the [[Student Scout and Guide Organisation]] (SSAGO). These are ''[[University of Bath|Bath University]] Guides and Scouts'',<ref> [http://www.ssago.org.uk/bath Bath University Guides and Scouts]</ref> ''Bath Spa SSAGO'',<ref> [http://www.ssago.org.uk/bathspa Bath Spa SSAGO]</ref> ''[[University of Bristol]] Guides and Scouts'',<ref> [http://www.ssago.org.uk/bristol University of Bristol Guides and Scouts]</ref> Scouts And Guides at the [[University of the West of England]] and<ref> [http://www.ssago.org.uk/uwe Scouts and Guides at the University of the West of England]</ref> ''Scout and Guide of Exeter'', covering [[Exeter University]].<ref> [http://www.ssago.org.uk/exeter Scout and Guide of Exeter]</ref> | ||
== History of Scouting in South West England == | == History of Scouting in South West England == | ||
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== Scout Association Counties == | == Scout Association Counties == | ||
[[The Scout Association]] in South West England is administered through seven [[Scout Counties]] | [[The Scout Association]] in South West England is administered through seven [[Scout Counties (The Scout Association)|Scout Counties]] | ||
=== Avon Scout County === | === Avon Scout County === | ||
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The county is divided into nine [[Scout District]]s:<ref name="avon"/> | The county is divided into nine [[Scout District]]s:<ref name="avon"/> | ||
*Axe District provides Scouting to the area around the seaside town of | *Axe District provides Scouting to the area around the seaside town of Weston-super-Mare. There are five active Explorer Scout Units in the District. | ||
*Bristol South District is an amalgamation of two former Districts, and was created in 2005. There are 21 Scout Groups, and 4 Explorer Scout Units, with a total of 1,100 Scouters of all ages in the District. The District also runs a small activity centre at, East Winds, in Brislington. | *Bristol South District is an amalgamation of two former Districts, and was created in 2005. There are 21 Scout Groups, and 4 Explorer Scout Units, with a total of 1,100 Scouters of all ages in the District. The District also runs a small activity centre at, East Winds, in Brislington. | ||
*Brunel District was created in 2005, as a replacement for the Bristol North East District, and covers parts of north and east Bristol. It contains 20 Scout Units, 5 Explorer Scout Units and a Network Unit.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.55thscouts.com/?page=about/brunel|title=About the Brunel District|accessdate=27 February 2009}}</ref> | *Brunel District was created in 2005, as a replacement for the Bristol North East District, and covers parts of north and east Bristol. It contains 20 Scout Units, 5 Explorer Scout Units and a Network Unit.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.55thscouts.com/?page=about/brunel|title=About the Brunel District|accessdate=27 February 2009}}</ref> | ||
*Cabot District covers the western area of Bristol. As well as seventeen Scout Groups, the District runs four Explorer Scout Units.<ref>[http://www.cabotscouts.org.uk Cabot District]</ref> | *Cabot District covers the western area of Bristol. As well as seventeen Scout Groups, the District runs four Explorer Scout Units.<ref>[http://www.cabotscouts.org.uk Cabot District]</ref> | ||
*City of Bath District covers the area around the city of | *City of Bath District covers the area around the city of Bath in Somerset. | ||
*Cotswold Edge District covers the southern reaches of the Cotswolds, an area immediately to the north of Bristol. The District also runs a Scout Campsite, Mafeking Hall, near Coalpit Heath in South Gloucestershire. | *Cotswold Edge District covers the southern reaches of the Cotswolds, an area immediately to the north of Bristol. The District also runs a Scout Campsite, Mafeking Hall, near Coalpit Heath in South Gloucestershire. | ||
*Gordano Scout District covers the Gordano Valley in North Somerset, immediately to the south of Bristol.The District also runs a Scout Campsite, Glenny Wood, which is now open again following maintenance work. | *Gordano Scout District covers the Gordano Valley in North Somerset, immediately to the south of Bristol.The District also runs a Scout Campsite, Glenny Wood, which is now open again following maintenance work. | ||
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*[[North Devon]] | *[[North Devon]] | ||
*[[Plymouth]] | *[[Plymouth]] | ||
* | *Plympton & [[Ivybridge]] | ||
*[[Plymstock]] | *[[Plymstock]] | ||
*[[South Hams]] | *[[South Hams]] | ||
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*[[Torbay]] Borough | *[[Torbay]] Borough | ||
*[[Torridge]] | *[[Torridge]] | ||
* | *West Devon | ||
=== Dorset Scout County === | === Dorset Scout County === | ||
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*[[North Dorset]] | *[[North Dorset]] | ||
*Poole | *Poole | ||
* | *Wareham and Isle of Purbeck | ||
*[[West Dorset]] | *[[West Dorset]] | ||
*[[Weymouth and Portland]] | *[[Weymouth and Portland]] | ||
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=== Gloucestershire Scout County === | === Gloucestershire Scout County === | ||
Gloucestershire Scout County is concurrent with the political county of | Gloucestershire Scout County is concurrent with the political county of Gloucestershire. The County Scout HQ is based at Cranham where it has been present since 1947.<ref> [http://www.gloucestershire-scouts.org.uk/ Gloucesterhire Scout County] </ref> | ||
The Gloster Gladiators Scout Band of the 46th Gloucester Scout Group was formed in 1957.<ref>[http://www.visit-gloucestershire.co.uk/boards/index.php?showtopic=3041 Gloucester Scout Band celebrate 50 years]</ref> | The Gloster Gladiators Scout Band of the 46th Gloucester Scout Group was formed in 1957.<ref>[http://www.visit-gloucestershire.co.uk/boards/index.php?showtopic=3041 Gloucester Scout Band celebrate 50 years]</ref> | ||
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*Cheltenham District encompasses the town of [[Cheltenham]] and its immediate environs. | *Cheltenham District encompasses the town of [[Cheltenham]] and its immediate environs. | ||
*Cotswold District encompasses the towns of [[Cirencester]] and [[Fairford]] | *Cotswold District encompasses the towns of [[Cirencester]] and [[Fairford]] | ||
*Cotswold Vale District encompasses the towns of [[Berkeley, Gloucestershire|Berkeley]] and | *Cotswold Vale District encompasses the towns of [[Berkeley, Gloucestershire|Berkeley]] and Dursley | ||
*Gloucester District encompasses the city of [[Gloucester]] and its immediate environs. It currently consists of 16 Scout Groups, 10 Explorer Scout Units and a Scout Fellowship.<ref> [http://www.gloucester.escouts.net/ Gloucester Scout District] </ref> | *Gloucester District encompasses the city of [[Gloucester]] and its immediate environs. It currently consists of 16 Scout Groups, 10 Explorer Scout Units and a Scout Fellowship.<ref> [http://www.gloucester.escouts.net/ Gloucester Scout District] </ref> | ||
*North Cotswold District encompasses the towns of [[Chipping Campden]] and | *North Cotswold District encompasses the towns of [[Chipping Campden]] and Moreton-in-Marsh | ||
*Royal Forest of Dean District encompasses the [[Forest of Dean]] to the west of Gloucester. | *Royal Forest of Dean District encompasses the [[Forest of Dean]] to the west of Gloucester. | ||
*Stroud and Tetbury District encompasses the towns of [[Stroud, Gloucestershire|Stroud]] and [[Tetbury]]. | *Stroud and Tetbury District encompasses the towns of [[Stroud, Gloucestershire|Stroud]] and [[Tetbury]]. | ||
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=== Somerset Scout County === | === Somerset Scout County === | ||
Somerset Scout County covers the political county of | Somerset Scout County covers the political county of Somerset. | ||
The County is divided into seven [[Scout District]]s:<ref> [http://johcra7.100webspace.net/scoutcountyindex/somer.html Somerset Scout County]</ref> | The County is divided into seven [[Scout District]]s:<ref> [http://johcra7.100webspace.net/scoutcountyindex/somer.html Somerset Scout County]</ref> | ||
* | *Camelot | ||
*[[Frome]] and District | *[[Frome]] and District | ||
*[[Sedgemoor]] | *[[Sedgemoor]] | ||
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* [[Salisbury Plain]] | * [[Salisbury Plain]] | ||
* Salisbury and South Wilts | * Salisbury and South Wilts | ||
* | * Swindon North | ||
* | * Swindon Ridgeway | ||
== Campsites == | == Campsites == | ||
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The BP Boathouse, situated in Harbourside in Bristol, is named after a warehouse keeper, Benjamin Perry. It is used as a Water Activity and Training Centre, and is jointly owned and managed by Avon Scout County and [[Girlguiding South West England|Girlguiding Avon and South Gloucestershire]].<ref> [http://www.avonscouts.org.uk/boathouse BP Boathouse] </ref> | The BP Boathouse, situated in Harbourside in Bristol, is named after a warehouse keeper, Benjamin Perry. It is used as a Water Activity and Training Centre, and is jointly owned and managed by Avon Scout County and [[Girlguiding South West England|Girlguiding Avon and South Gloucestershire]].<ref> [http://www.avonscouts.org.uk/boathouse BP Boathouse] </ref> | ||
Chelwood is a camping field owned and managed by the 1st Keynsham Scout Group, in the Wansdyke Scout District.<ref> [http://www.1stkeynshamscouts.org.uk/chelwood/index.htm Chelwood] </ref> | |||
Cleeve Hill is the City of Bath Scout District campsite and hut just to the west of the city.<ref> [http://www.avonscouts.org.uk/cleevehill Cleeve Hill] </ref> | Cleeve Hill is the City of Bath Scout District campsite and hut just to the west of the city.<ref> [http://www.avonscouts.org.uk/cleevehill Cleeve Hill] </ref> | ||
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Mafeking Hall is located near Coalpit Heath, in the Cotswolds of South Gloucestershire. As well as the hall, there are a number of camping fields available to Scouts and Guides.<ref> [http://www.avonscouts.org.uk/mafekinghall Mafeking Hall] </ref> | Mafeking Hall is located near Coalpit Heath, in the Cotswolds of South Gloucestershire. As well as the hall, there are a number of camping fields available to Scouts and Guides.<ref> [http://www.avonscouts.org.uk/mafekinghall Mafeking Hall] </ref> | ||
Woodhouse Park is an activity and camping centre managed by Avon Scout County, sited in South Gloucestershire, and overlooks the | Woodhouse Park is an activity and camping centre managed by Avon Scout County, sited in South Gloucestershire, and overlooks the Severn crossings.<ref> [http://www.avonscouts.org.uk/woodhousepark/ Woodhouse Park] </ref> The site has five large camping fields, and two buildings which can be used for accommodation or training purposes. Woodhouse Park offers a large range of activities, either on site or nearby. Site hosted activities include [[Abseiling]], [[Pioneering]], [[Tracking]], [[Climbing]], [[Archery]], and [[Air gun|Air Rifles]]. Off-site activities include [[Sailing]], [[Kayaking]], and [[Caving]]. | ||
=== Cornwall === | === Cornwall === | ||
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=== Gloucestershire === | === Gloucestershire === | ||
Cranham, Gloucestershire Scout Association County Scouting Centre is situated in a [[Cotswold]] valley on the edge of the village of [[Cranham]]. It comprises a main camping area and residential accommodation. It also has a wooded valley known as Daniels Grove where there are facilities for 12 smaller "patrol" camp sites. It is adjacent to over {{#ifeq:|on|<span style="display:none">{{padleft:1200|16|0}}</span>}}{{convert/ | Cranham, Gloucestershire Scout Association County Scouting Centre is situated in a [[Cotswold]] valley on the edge of the village of [[Cranham]]. It comprises a main camping area and residential accommodation. It also has a wooded valley known as Daniels Grove where there are facilities for 12 smaller "patrol" camp sites. It is adjacent to over {{#ifeq:|on|<span style="display:none">{{padleft:1200|16|0}}</span>}}{{convert/LoffAoffDbSoffNa|1200|{{#ifeq:{{#expr:km2*0}}|0|0}}|km2||s=|r={{#ifeq:{{{sp}}}|us|er|re}} | ||
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|j=3.607117796-0}} of beech woodland to which there is access for activities such as nature trails and orienteering.<ref> [http://www.gloucestershire-scouts.org.uk/cranham/index.htm Cranham County Scout Centre]</ref> | |||
Leonard Stanley Headquarters is situated on the edge of the small Cotswold village of Leonard Stanley. Within the well hedged site there is a grass area suitable for games and camping, a car park and a large headquarters. The site is surrounded by farmland on three sides, and borders a minor road. | Leonard Stanley Headquarters is situated on the edge of the small Cotswold village of Leonard Stanley. Within the well hedged site there is a grass area suitable for games and camping, a car park and a large headquarters. The site is surrounded by farmland on three sides, and borders a minor road. | ||
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Sedgemoor District Scouts operate the Campbell Room, an all-year indoor self-catering centre on the [[Quantock Hills]]. The centre is nearly equidistant between [[Bridgwater]] and [[Taunton]] near [[Nether Stowey]] and just over a mile from the start of the [[Coleridge Way]] [[Long-distance trail|long distance footpath]].<ref>[http://www.campbellroom.org.uk/ The Campbell Room, Quantock Hills]</ref> | Sedgemoor District Scouts operate the Campbell Room, an all-year indoor self-catering centre on the [[Quantock Hills]]. The centre is nearly equidistant between [[Bridgwater]] and [[Taunton]] near [[Nether Stowey]] and just over a mile from the start of the [[Coleridge Way]] [[Long-distance trail|long distance footpath]].<ref>[http://www.campbellroom.org.uk/ The Campbell Room, Quantock Hills]</ref> | ||
Taunton Deane district have the campsite 'Huish woods' which is located just south of Taunton. website: http://www.huishwoods.co.uk/. the site is used by local Scouts and guides as well as the local community including schools. | |||
=== Wiltshire === | === Wiltshire === | ||
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== Gang Shows == | == Gang Shows == | ||
=== Bath and District Scout and Guide Gang Show === | === Bath and District Scout and Guide Gang Show === | ||
This [[Gang Show]] was started in 1997, and generally has a cast of about 60 Scouts and Guides from the city of | This [[Gang Show]] was started in 1997, and generally has a cast of about 60 Scouts and Guides from the city of Bath. | ||
in 2012 they celebrated their 15th anniversity with a show durring the summer half term. | |||
=== Bristol Gang Show === | === Bristol Gang Show === | ||
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*''Scout Association in Cornwall 1907-2003'' by George Heyworth, Pub. Scout Association (2004), ISBN 0-9545583-2-4 | *''Scout Association in Cornwall 1907-2003'' by George Heyworth, Pub. Scout Association (2004), ISBN 0-9545583-2-4 | ||
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