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'''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]]. | '''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> | ||
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==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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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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=== 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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=== 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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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 === | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
{{Reflist|2}} | {{Reflist|2}} | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
