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=== Buckinghamshire Scout County === | === Buckinghamshire Scout County === | ||
Buckinghamshire Scout County is concurrent with the political county of [[Buckinghamshire]]. The County includes the towns of [[Aylesbury]], [[Buckingham]], [[High Wycombe]], | Buckinghamshire Scout County is concurrent with the political county of [[Buckinghamshire]]. The County includes the towns of [[Aylesbury]], [[Buckingham]], [[High Wycombe]], Marlow, and [[Milton Keynes]].<ref> [http://bucks-scouts.org.uk/ Buckinghamshire Scouts Website]</ref> | ||
The county is currently divided into twelve Scout Districts: | The county is currently divided into twelve Scout Districts: | ||
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=== Longridge Scout Boating Centre === | === Longridge Scout Boating Centre === | ||
'''Longridge Scout Boating Centre''' is a water activity centre and [[campsite]] on the River Thames near | '''Longridge Scout Boating Centre''' is a water activity centre and [[campsite]] on the River Thames near Marlow in Buckinghamshire. It was once owned by [[the Scout Association]] but it is now an independent Charity. The centre provides water activities such as Bell Boating, [[Dragon boat]], [[Canoeing]], [[Rowing (sport)|Rowing]], [[Sailing]], [[Kayaking]] and [[Powerboating]]. It also offers land based activities including [[Climbing]], Team Challenge Zones and [[Disc golf]]. | ||
With a very good safety record, Longridge is recognised amongst activity centres as being a leading training centre for young people and their leaders. It as an approved [[British Canoe Union]] centre and RYA (Royal Yacht Association) training centre. Each year the team at Longridge run a large number of courses ranging from basic beginner skills right through to advanced coaching and instruction. | With a very good safety record, Longridge is recognised amongst activity centres as being a leading training centre for young people and their leaders. It as an approved [[British Canoe Union]] centre and RYA (Royal Yacht Association) training centre. Each year the team at Longridge run a large number of courses ranging from basic beginner skills right through to advanced coaching and instruction. | ||