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'''Scouting in Yorkshire and the Humber''' is largely represented by [[the Scout Association]] of the | '''Scouting in Yorkshire and the Humber''' is largely represented by [[the Scout Association]] of the United Kingdom and some Groups of [[traditional Scouting]] including the [[Baden-Powell Scouts' Association]]. | ||
The Scout Association in | The Scout Association in Yorkshire and the Humber is part of the Scout Association North East Region, as is the Scout Association in [[Scouting in North East England]]. The Scout Association North East Region is the only one that covers two official regions of England.<ref> [http://www.ne-activities.org.uk/ Scout Association North East Region] </ref> | ||
There are also three student [[Scouting]] associations at various universities in the region, each of which is affiliated to the [[Student Scout and Guide Organisation]] (SSAGO). These are ''Students of Hull Association of Guides and Scouts'' at the | There are also three student [[Scouting]] associations at various universities in the region, each of which is affiliated to the [[Student Scout and Guide Organisation]] (SSAGO). These are ''Students of Hull Association of Guides and Scouts'' at the University of Hull; ''Leeds University Union Scouts And Guide''s covering the [[University of Leeds]], [[Leeds Metropolitan University]] and | ||
[[Leeds College of Music]]; and ''Sheffield Students in Guides and Scouts'' covering the [[University of Sheffield]] and [[Sheffield Hallam University]].<ref> [http://www.ssago.org.uk/clubs/england/ SSAGO England]</ref> | [[Leeds College of Music]]; and ''Sheffield Students in Guides and Scouts'' covering the [[University of Sheffield]] and [[Sheffield Hallam University]].<ref> [http://www.ssago.org.uk/clubs/england/ SSAGO England]</ref> | ||
==History of Scouting in Yorkshire and the Humber== | == History of Scouting in Yorkshire and the Humber == | ||
==The Scout Association Counties== | ==The Scout Association Counties== | ||
The Scout Association in Yorkshire and the Humber is administered through five [[Scout Counties]], Central Yorkshire Scout County, Humberside Scout County, North Yorkshire Scout County, South Yorkshire Scout County and West Yorkshire Scout County. | The Scout Association in Yorkshire and the Humber is administered through five [[Scout Counties (The Scout Association)|Scout Counties]], Central Yorkshire Scout County, Humberside Scout County, North Yorkshire Scout County, South Yorkshire Scout County and West Yorkshire Scout County. | ||
===Central Yorkshire Scout County=== | === Central Yorkshire Scout County === | ||
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====County Expeditions==== | ==== County Expeditions ==== | ||
The County organises international expeditions, enabling a number of Explorer Scouts and Scout Network members to undertake adventurous activities in other countries. | The County organises international expeditions, enabling a number of Explorer Scouts and Scout Network members to undertake adventurous activities in other countries. | ||
The next County Expedition is in 2008, where they will be visiting | The next County Expedition is in 2008, where they will be visiting Kenya. The Expedition will consist of mountaineering on [[Mount Kenya]], trekking by camel back, and a community project. There will also be a safari through a game reserve. | ||
===Humberside Scout County=== | === Humberside Scout County === | ||
'''Scouting in Humberside''' covers the former non-metropolitan county of [[Humberside]]. The headquarters of Humberside Scouts is at Raywell Park Activity Centre.<ref> [http://www.humbersidescouts.org.uk Humberside Scout County] </ref> | '''Scouting in Humberside''' covers the former non-metropolitan county of [[Humberside]]. The headquarters of Humberside Scouts is at Raywell Park Activity Centre.<ref> [http://www.humbersidescouts.org.uk Humberside Scout County] </ref> | ||
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There are 13 districts within the Humberside County: | There are 13 districts within the Humberside County: | ||
* | * Beverley & [[Hornsea]] | ||
* [[Boothferry]] | * [[Boothferry]] | ||
* [[Bridlington]] | * [[Bridlington]] | ||
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* West Hull<ref>[http://www.westhulldistrict.escouts.net West Hull]</ref> | * West Hull<ref>[http://www.westhulldistrict.escouts.net West Hull]</ref> | ||
===North Yorkshire Scout County=== | === North Yorkshire Scout County === | ||
'''North Yorkshire Scout County''' covers the county of | '''North Yorkshire Scout County''' covers the county of North Yorkshire.<ref> [http://www.nys.org.uk/ North Yorkshire Scout County] </ref> | ||
North Yorkshire Scouts clebrated the Centenary of scouting in 2007 by joining the Bilton Conservation Group to plant 2000 trees donated by the Woodland Trust.<ref>[http://www.daelnet.co.uk/countrynews/country_news_22102007_2.cfm Bilton Conservation Group] </ref> | North Yorkshire Scouts clebrated the Centenary of scouting in 2007 by joining the Bilton Conservation Group to plant 2000 trees donated by the Woodland Trust.<ref>[http://www.daelnet.co.uk/countrynews/country_news_22102007_2.cfm Bilton Conservation Group] </ref> | ||
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There are Scout Network units in Easingwold, Harrogate and Nidderdale (LYNX), Ingleborough, Leven, Northallerton, Richmondshire, Ripon, Ryedale, Scarborough, Selby, South Craven, Vale of Mowbray, Whitby and York.<ref> [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/yorkscoutnetwork/ York Network]</ref><ref> [http://www.nysn.org.uk North Yorkshire Network] </ref> | There are Scout Network units in Easingwold, Harrogate and Nidderdale (LYNX), Ingleborough, Leven, Northallerton, Richmondshire, Ripon, Ryedale, Scarborough, Selby, South Craven, Vale of Mowbray, Whitby and York.<ref> [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/yorkscoutnetwork/ York Network]</ref><ref> [http://www.nysn.org.uk North Yorkshire Network] </ref> | ||
===South Yorkshire Scout County=== | === South Yorkshire Scout County === | ||
'''Scouting in South Yorkshire''' includes [[Sheffield]], [[Barnsley]], | '''Scouting in South Yorkshire''' includes [[Sheffield]], [[Barnsley]], Rotherham and [[Doncaster]].<ref> [http://www.syscouts.org.uk/content.php?content.2.php South Yorkshire Scout County]</ref> | ||
The County is divided into 10 Scout Districts:- | The County is divided into 10 Scout Districts:- | ||
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SGS Outdoors is a combined Scout and Guide Shop in Sheffield with a full e-commerce website.<ref>[http://www.scout-and-guide-shop.co.uk/ SGS Outdoors]</ref> There is also a Scout Shop in Doncaster with online access.<ref>[http://www.doncasterscoutshop.co.uk/ Doncaster Scout Shop]</ref> | SGS Outdoors is a combined Scout and Guide Shop in Sheffield with a full e-commerce website.<ref>[http://www.scout-and-guide-shop.co.uk/ SGS Outdoors]</ref> There is also a Scout Shop in Doncaster with online access.<ref>[http://www.doncasterscoutshop.co.uk/ Doncaster Scout Shop]</ref> | ||
===West Yorkshire Scout County=== | === West Yorkshire Scout County === | ||
'''West Yorkshire''' covers the metropolitan districts of [[Bradford]], [[Kirklees]], and [[Calderdale]]. The Scout county of West Yorkshire does not cover the whole of the West Yorkshire [[metropolitan county]]. Because the | '''West Yorkshire''' covers the metropolitan districts of [[Bradford]], [[Kirklees]], and [[Calderdale]]. The Scout county of West Yorkshire does not cover the whole of the West Yorkshire [[metropolitan county]]. Because the West Yorkshire area is densely populated the boroughs of [[Leeds]] and [[Wakefield]] have their own Scout County called [[Scouting in Central Yorkshire|Central Yorkshire]].<ref> [http://www.wyscouts.org.uk West Yorkshire Scouts]</ref> | ||
The Scout county's office is located within the Jubilee Centre at the Bradley Wood Campsite on the outskirts of [[Brighouse]].<ref name="Bradleywood"> [http://www.bradleywood.org.uk Bradley Wood Camp Site]</ref> | The Scout county's office is located within the Jubilee Centre at the Bradley Wood Campsite on the outskirts of [[Brighouse]].<ref name="Bradleywood"> [http://www.bradleywood.org.uk Bradley Wood Camp Site]</ref> | ||
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==Campsites== | == Campsites == | ||
===Central Yorkshire=== | === Central Yorkshire === | ||
====Aldwark Water Activity Centre==== | ==== Aldwark Water Activity Centre ==== | ||
The Aldwark Water Activity Centre is owned and maintained by Central Yorkshire Scout Association County. The centre is located on the River Ure, 8 miles upstream from the city of Leeds.<ref> [http://www.aldwark.org/ Aldwark Water Activity Centre]</ref> | The Aldwark Water Activity Centre is owned and maintained by Central Yorkshire Scout Association County. The centre is located on the River Ure, 8 miles upstream from the city of Leeds.<ref> [http://www.aldwark.org/ Aldwark Water Activity Centre]</ref> | ||
The centre has one large camping field, as well as a converted mill which consists of a number of dormitories. The centre has kayaks and boats for sailing, and runs training courses to gain qualifications in these activities. | The centre has one large camping field, as well as a converted mill which consists of a number of dormitories. The centre has kayaks and boats for sailing, and runs training courses to gain qualifications in these activities. | ||
====Bramhope Scout Campsite==== | ==== Bramhope Scout Campsite ==== | ||
The Bramhope Scout Campsite is situated just outside of the village of Bramhope, approximately 8 miles north-north-west of Leeds. The site covers thirteen and a half acres of woodland and fields, offering various camping pitches for any sized camp up to a District camp.<ref> [http://www.bramhope.org.uk/ Bramhope Scout Campsite]</ref> | The Bramhope Scout Campsite is situated just outside of the village of Bramhope, approximately 8 miles north-north-west of Leeds. The site covers thirteen and a half acres of woodland and fields, offering various camping pitches for any sized camp up to a District camp.<ref> [http://www.bramhope.org.uk/ Bramhope Scout Campsite]</ref> | ||
As well as the camping pitches, there are a number of buildings on the site offering accommodation and indoor training facilities. The site offers [[archery]], [[air gun|air rifles]], pedal [[karting]], [[climbing]], [[abseiling]], and pioneering, amongst other activities. There are also facilities located near to the site which enable [[sailing]], [[kayaking]] and | As well as the camping pitches, there are a number of buildings on the site offering accommodation and indoor training facilities. The site offers [[archery]], [[air gun|air rifles]], pedal [[karting]], [[climbing]], [[abseiling]], and pioneering, amongst other activities. There are also facilities located near to the site which enable [[sailing]], [[kayaking]] and swimming. | ||
===South Yorkshire=== | === South Yorkshire === | ||
The are five camp sites:- | The are five camp sites:- | ||
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Hesley Wood is used for [[Wood Badge]] and other Adult Leader Training. | Hesley Wood is used for [[Wood Badge]] and other Adult Leader Training. | ||
===West Yorkshire=== | === West Yorkshire === | ||
Bradley Wood is the West Yorkshire Scout Association County Campsite and there are several others run by Scout Districts or Groups.<ref name="Bradleywood"/> <ref> [http://www.wyscouts.ukonline.co.uk/camps/index.html West Yorkshire Scout County Campsites]</ref> | Bradley Wood is the West Yorkshire Scout Association County Campsite and there are several others run by Scout Districts or Groups.<ref name="Bradleywood"/> <ref> [http://www.wyscouts.ukonline.co.uk/camps/index.html West Yorkshire Scout County Campsites]</ref> | ||
==Gang Shows== | == Gang Shows == | ||
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSCNQolzdQc West Yorkshire] | *[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSCNQolzdQc West Yorkshire] | ||
*[http://www.keighleyscouts.org.uk/gangshow Keighley] | *[http://www.keighleyscouts.org.uk/gangshow Keighley] | ||
==See also== | == See also == | ||
*[[Scouting sections]] | *[[Scouting sections]] | ||
*[[Scouting staff]] | *[[Scouting staff]] | ||
*[[Girlguiding North East England]] | *[[Girlguiding North East England]] | ||
==References== | == References == | ||
{{Reflist|2}} | {{Reflist|2}} | ||
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==External links== | |||
== External links == | |||
*[http://www.scouts.org.uk UK Scouting] | *[http://www.scouts.org.uk UK Scouting] | ||
*[http://www.scoutcarshowandgala.co.uk/ Sheaf District Classic Car Show and Gala] | *[http://www.scoutcarshowandgala.co.uk/ Sheaf District Classic Car Show and Gala] | ||
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[[Category:Scouting and Guiding in the United Kingdom]] | [[Category:Scouting and Guiding in the United Kingdom]] |