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'''Birmingham''' is a [[Scout Counties|Scout County]] and part of the [[The Scout Association|Scout Association]] of the United Kingdom. It is concurrent with the City of Birmingham, and provides [[Scouting]] opportunities for young people and adults in the area.<ref> [http://www.birminghamscouts.demon.co.uk/ Birmingham Scouts Website] </ref>
'''Birmingham''' is a [[Scout Counties (The Scout Association)|Scout County]] and part of [[the Scout Association]] of the United Kingdom. It is concurrent with the City of Birmingham, and provides [[Scouting]] opportunities for young people and adults in the area.<ref> [http://www.birminghamscouts.demon.co.uk/ Birmingham Scouts Website] </ref>


==Organisation==
== Organisation ==
The County is currently divided into six [[Scout District]]s. The divisions within the County are reviewed periodically, with the aim of improving the organisation and provision of '''Scouting''' in the region. This has sometimes involved the creation or dissolution of Scout Districts, or simply the redrawing of boundaries.
The County is currently divided into six [[Scout District]]s. The divisions within the County are reviewed periodically, with the aim of improving the organisation and provision of '''Scouting''' in the region. This has sometimes involved the creation or dissolution of Scout Districts, or simply the redrawing of boundaries.


The Districts combine to provide 120 [[Scout Group]]s and [[Explorer Scout]] Units, providing '''Scouting''' for young people from the age of 6 and up. The County also manages the [[Scout Network]], which is the programme section for 18-25 year olds. The County Scout Network consists of a number of Local Scout Networks.
The Districts combine to provide 120 [[Scout Group]]s and [[Explorer Scout]] Units, providing '''Scouting''' for young people from the age of 6 and up. The County also manages the [[Scout Network]], which is the programme section for 18-25 year olds. The County Scout Network consists of a number of Local Scout Networks.


===Cole Valley South===
=== Cole Valley South ===
'''Scout Groups'''
'''Scout Groups'''
*12th Birmingham
*12th Birmingham
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*[http://www.grenfell-explorers.org.uk/ Grenfell ESU]
*[http://www.grenfell-explorers.org.uk/ Grenfell ESU]


===Rea Valley<ref>[http://reavalleyscouts.co.uk/alpha/ Rea Valley]</ref>===
=== Rea Valley<ref>[http://reavalleyscouts.co.uk/alpha/ Rea Valley]</ref> ===
[[Image:Uk-scouts-district-badge-rea-valley.gif|thumb|100px|right|District badge as worn on the uniform of Scouting members]]
[[Image:Uk-scouts-district-badge-rea-valley.gif|thumb|100px|right|District badge as worn on the uniform of Scouting members]]
'''Scout Groups'''
'''Scout Groups'''
*3rd Birmingham (St. Rose's)
*42nd Birmingham Kings Norton Sea Scouts
*42nd Birmingham
*[http://www.74thbirminghamscouts.org.uk 74th Birmingham (St Germains)]
*[http://www.74thbirminghamscouts.org.uk 74th Birmingham (St Germains)]
*92nd Birmingham West
*95th Birmingham St Peters
*95th Birmingham
*108th Birmingham Weoley Castle
*108th Birmingham
*109th Birmingham Bartley Green
*109th Birmingham
*[http://www.113asg.org 113th Birmingham Ariel]
*113th Birmingham West
*145th Birmingham Victoria School
*145th Birmingham
*[http://www.1stQuintonScouts.org.uk 169th Birmingham West]
*[http://www.1stQuintonScouts.org.uk 169th Birmingham West]
*191st Birmingham
*191st Birmingham St Johns
*195th Birmingham
*195th Birmingham Pheonix
*[http://www.stlaurence.scoutgroups.co.uk 206th Birmingham (St Laurence)]
*[http://www.stlaurence.scoutgroups.co.uk 206th Birmingham (St Laurence)]
*215th Birmingham (St Gabriels)
*218th Birmingham Woodgate
*218th Birmingham
*238th Birmingham Northfield Meths
*221st Birmingham
*238th Birmingham
*[http://www.beaconscoutgroup.org.uk 277th Birmingham (Beacon)]
*[http://www.beaconscoutgroup.org.uk 277th Birmingham (Beacon)]
*281st Birmingham (St David's)
*281st Birmingham (St David's)
*[http://www.283rdeaglescoutgroup.ik.com 283rd Birmingham]
*[http://www.283rdeaglescoutgroup.ik.com 283rd Birmingham]
*293rd Birmingham
*293 Birmingham St Faith & St Lawrence
*303 Birmingham
*[http://321stbirminghamscouts.org.uk 321st Birmingham (St John's & St Peter's, Ladywood)]


'''Explorer Scout Units'''
'''Explorer Scout Units'''
*Lazers ESU
*Lazers ESU
*Northfield Methodists ESU
*Northfield Methodists ESU
*Oasis (92nd) ESU
*The Originals ESU
*Oasis (191st) ESU
*New Horizon ESU
*Rock ESU
*Rock ESU
*Square Four ESU
*Square Four ESU
*St. Laurences ESU
*Tenacious ESU
*Tenacious ESU
*Zibest ESU
*Zibest ESU


===Spitfire===
=== Spitfire ===
'''Scout Groups'''
'''Scout Groups'''
*7th Birmingham
*7th Birmingham
*34th Birmingham (Ward End)
*34th Birmingham (Ward End)
*86th Birmingham
*[http://86th-birmingham.ukscouts.org.uk 86th Birmingham (1st Standbourne)]
*87th Birmingham (Bierton)
*87th Birmingham (Bierton)
*118th Birmingham (1st Nansen)
*118th Birmingham (1st Nansen)
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*Enigma ESU (Part of 141st, 144th and 298th Scout Groups)
*Enigma ESU (Part of 141st, 144th and 298th Scout Groups)


===Sutton Coldfield East<ref>[http://www.suttonscouting.org.uk/ Sutton Coldfield East]</ref>===
=== Sutton Coldfield East<ref>[http://www.suttonscouting.org.uk/ Sutton Coldfield East]</ref> ===
'''Scout Groups'''
'''Scout Groups'''
*102nd Birmingham
*102nd Birmingham
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*S.O.S. ESU
*S.O.S. ESU


===Sutton Coldfield West===
=== Sutton Coldfield West ===
'''Scout Groups'''
'''Scout Groups'''
*3th Birmingham
*13th Birmingham - 9th Sutton Coldfield (1st Streetly)
*67th Birmingham
*20th Birmingham - 31st Sutton Coldfield (3rd Streetly)
*[http://www.2ndsuttonscouts.moonfruit.com 163rd Birmingham]
*[http://1stsuttoncoldfieldscouts.org.uk 67th Birmingham - 1st Sutton Coldfield (1st Boldmere)]
*171st Birmingham
*[http://www.2ndsuttonscouts.moonfruit.com 163rd Birmingham - 2nd Sutton Coldfield (1st Wylde Green)]
*207th Birmingham
*[http://suttonseascouts.org.uk 171st Birmingham - 10th Sutton Coldfield (1st Sutton Coldfield Sea Scouts)]
*212th Birmingham
*[http://15thsuttoncoldfield.ukscouts.org.uk 207th Birmingham - 15th Sutton Coldfield (1st Banners Gate)]
*242nd Birmingham
*212th Birmingham - 18th Sutton Coldfield
*248th Birmingham
*[http://www.streetlyscouts.co.uk 242nd Birmingham - 20th Sutton Coldfield (2nd Streetly)]
*278th Birmingham
*[https://www.facebook.com/21stSuttonColdfieldScoutGroup 248th Birmingham - 21st Sutton Coldfield]
*31st Sutton Coldfield
'''Explorer Scout Units'''
*[http://www.discoveryesu.co.uk Discovery ESU]


===Tame Valley===
=== Tame Valley ===
'''Scout Groups'''
'''Scout Groups'''
*5th Birmingham
*5th Birmingham
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*1st Summerfield
*1st Summerfield


==Campsites==
== Campsites ==
===Pikes Pool Campsite and Water Activities Centre===
=== Pikes Pool Campsite and Water Activities Centre ===
The County has a campsite maintained by the Pikes Pool Management Committee, near Blackwell Court. The site covers 52 acres of woodland and open fields, and features a large body of water allowing a number of activities including [[sailing]], [[kayaking]] and raft building. The site also offers [[archery]] and [[air gun|air rifle]] activities, as well as pioneering, forester and conservation courses.<ref> [http://www.reavalleyscouts.co.uk/pp/PPindex.htm Pikes Pool Campsite and Water Activities Centre] </ref>
The County has a campsite maintained by the Pikes Pool Management Committee, near Blackwell Court. The site covers 52 acres of woodland and open fields, and features a large body of water allowing a number of activities including [[sailing]], [[kayaking]] and raft building. The site also offers [[archery]] and [[air gun|air rifle]] activities, as well as pioneering, forester and conservation courses.<ref> [http://www.reavalleyscouts.co.uk/pp/PPindex.htm Pikes Pool Campsite and Water Activities Centre] </ref>


==Events and Activities==
== Events and Activities ==
===East Birmingham Gang Show===
=== East Birmingham Gang Show ===
Spitfire Scout District runs an annual [[Gang Show]] at the Dovehouse Theatre in Solihull.<ref> [http://www.1stsheldon.co.uk/ East Birmingham Gang Show] </ref>
Spitfire Scout District runs an annual [[Gang Show]] at the Dovehouse Theatre in Solihull.<ref> [http://www.1stsheldon.co.uk/ East Birmingham Gang Show] </ref>


==References==
== References ==
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[[Category:Scouting in the United Kingdom|Birmingham]]
[[Category:Scouting and Guiding in the United Kingdom|Birmingham]]

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Map of England highlighting the location of Birmingham

Birmingham is a Scout County and part of the Scout Association of the United Kingdom. It is concurrent with the City of Birmingham, and provides Scouting opportunities for young people and adults in the area.[1]

Organisation

The County is currently divided into six Scout Districts. The divisions within the County are reviewed periodically, with the aim of improving the organisation and provision of Scouting in the region. This has sometimes involved the creation or dissolution of Scout Districts, or simply the redrawing of boundaries.

The Districts combine to provide 120 Scout Groups and Explorer Scout Units, providing Scouting for young people from the age of 6 and up. The County also manages the Scout Network, which is the programme section for 18-25 year olds. The County Scout Network consists of a number of Local Scout Networks.

Cole Valley South

Scout Groups

  • 12th Birmingham
  • 24th Birmingham (Manor Farm)
  • 29th Birmingham
  • 50th Birmingham (1st Maypole)
  • 57th Birmingham
  • 68th Birmingham (Shalom)
  • 81st Birmingham
  • 89th Birmingham
  • 96th Birmingham South
  • 100th Birmingham (1st Bournville)
  • 129th Birmingham
  • 147th Birmingham (Holy Family)
  • 148th Birmingham (St Dunstans)
  • 190th Birmingham
  • 192nd Birmingham
  • 198th Birmingham
  • 205th Birmingham
  • 219th Birmingham
  • 220th Birmingham
  • 232nd Birmingham
  • 233rd Birmingham
  • 254th Birmingham
  • 256th Birmingham
  • 258th Birmingham
  • 260th Birmingham
  • 274th Birmingham
  • 279th Birmingham

Explorer Scout Units

Rea Valley[2]

File:Uk-scouts-district-badge-rea-valley.gif
District badge as worn on the uniform of Scouting members

Scout Groups

Explorer Scout Units

  • Lazers ESU
  • Northfield Methodists ESU
  • The Originals ESU
  • New Horizon ESU
  • Rock ESU
  • Square Four ESU
  • Tenacious ESU
  • Zibest ESU

Spitfire

Scout Groups

Explorer Scout Units

  • Enigma ESU (Part of 141st, 144th and 298th Scout Groups)

Sutton Coldfield East[3]

Scout Groups

  • 102nd Birmingham
  • 143rd Birmingham
  • 164th Birmingham
  • 167th Birmingham
  • 172nd Birmingham (Four Oaks)
  • 17th Sutton Coldfield
  • 197th Birmingham
  • 21st Birmingham
  • 227th Birmingham
  • 235th Birmingham
  • 257th Birmingham
  • 270th Birmingham

Explorer Scout Units

Sutton Coldfield West

Scout Groups

Explorer Scout Units

Tame Valley

Scout Groups

  • 5th Birmingham
  • 22nd Birmingham (St Georges)
  • 25th Birmingham (1st Beeches)
  • 32nd Birmingham
  • 51st Birmingham
  • 64th Birmingham (Elmwood)
  • 66th Birmingham
  • 84th Birmingham
  • 105th Birmingham
  • 114th Birmingham
  • 170th Birmingham
  • 177th Birmingham
  • 210th Birmingham
  • 213th Birmingham
  • 216th Birmingham (Voyager)
  • 222nd Birmingham
  • 223rd Birmingham (1st Pheasey)
  • 224th Birmingham (St Thomas)
  • 236th Birmingham
  • 244th Birmingham (Holy Name)
  • 246th Birmingham
  • 255th Birmingham
  • 264th Birmingham
  • 1st Summerfield

Campsites

Pikes Pool Campsite and Water Activities Centre

The County has a campsite maintained by the Pikes Pool Management Committee, near Blackwell Court. The site covers 52 acres of woodland and open fields, and features a large body of water allowing a number of activities including sailing, kayaking and raft building. The site also offers archery and air rifle activities, as well as pioneering, forester and conservation courses.[4]

Events and Activities

East Birmingham Gang Show

Spitfire Scout District runs an annual Gang Show at the Dovehouse Theatre in Solihull.[5]

References

  1. ↑ Birmingham Scouts Website
  2. ↑ Rea Valley
  3. ↑ Sutton Coldfield East
  4. ↑ Pikes Pool Campsite and Water Activities Centre
  5. ↑ East Birmingham Gang Show
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