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'''Scouting in North West England''' is about [[Scouting]] in the official region of [[North 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 North West England''' is about [[Scouting]] in the official region of [[North 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]]. | ||
The Scout Association in North West England is administered through 8 [[Scout Counties]]. | The Scout Association in North West England is administered through 8 [[Scout Counties (The Scout Association)|Scout Counties]]. | ||
Lancaster SSAGO, covering [[Lancaster University]] and [[University of Cumbria]] (formally St Martin's College ); Students of Liverpool Association of Guides and Scouts, covering [[University of Liverpool]], [[Liverpool John Moores University]] (JMU), [[Liverpool Hope University]] and [[Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts]] (LIPA); Manchester SSAGO, covering [[Manchester Metropolitan University]], the [[University of Manchester]]), the [[University of Salford]] and | Lancaster SSAGO, covering [[Lancaster University]] and [[University of Cumbria]] (formally St Martin's College ); Students of Liverpool Association of Guides and Scouts, covering [[University of Liverpool]], [[Liverpool John Moores University]] (JMU), [[Liverpool Hope University]] and [[Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts]] (LIPA); Manchester SSAGO, covering [[Manchester Metropolitan University]], the [[University of Manchester]]), the [[University of Salford]] and University of Bolton; and [[University of Central Lancashire]] SSAGO, all affiliated to the [[Student Scout and Guide Organisation]] (SSAGO), are situated in North West England.<ref> [http://www.ssago.org.uk/clubs/england/ SSAGO England] </ref><ref> [http://www.lancs.ac.uk/socs/ssago/ Lancaster SSAGO] </ref><ref> [http://www.liverpoolssago.org.uk./ Students of Liverpool Association of Guides and Scouts] </ref> | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
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=== Cumbria Scout County === | === Cumbria Scout County === | ||
[[File:Cumbria Scout County (The Scout Association).jpg|thumb|100px|County badge as worn on the uniform of Scouting members in '''Cumbria''']] | [[File:Cumbria Scout County (The Scout Association).jpg|thumb|100px|County badge as worn on the uniform of Scouting members in '''Cumbria''']] | ||
'''Cumbria''' is a [[Scout Counties|Scout County]] concurrent with the political county of | '''Cumbria''' is a [[Scout Counties (The Scout Association)|Scout County]] concurrent with the political county of Cumbria, and provides [[Scouting]] opportunities for young people and adults in the area around the English Lake District, including the town of [[Barrow-in-Furness]], and the [[City of Carlisle]].<ref> [http://www.cumbriascouts.org.uk/ Cumbria County Scouts Website] </ref> | ||
The County is currently divided into nine [[Scout District]]s: | The County is currently divided into nine [[Scout District]]s: | ||
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[[Image:Uk-scouts-county-badge-cheshire.png|thumb|100px|County badge as worn on the uniform of Scouting members in '''Cheshire''']] | [[Image:Uk-scouts-county-badge-cheshire.png|thumb|100px|County badge as worn on the uniform of Scouting members in '''Cheshire''']] | ||
'''Cheshire''' is a [[Scout Counties|Scout County]] concurrent with the political county of Cheshire.<ref> [http://www.cheshirescouts.org.uk Cheshire Scout County] </ref> | '''Cheshire''' is a [[Scout Counties (The Scout Association)|Scout County]] concurrent with the political county of Cheshire.<ref> [http://www.cheshirescouts.org.uk Cheshire Scout County] </ref> | ||
The County is currently divided into eleven [[Scout District]]s: | The County is currently divided into eleven [[Scout District]]s: | ||
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==== Cheshire Water Activities ==== | ==== Cheshire Water Activities ==== | ||
Cheshire Water Activities is an independent organisation which supports Scouting in Cheshire. The Activities team provide training of leaders, and supervision of young people, in various water activities including [[kayaking]], [[sailing]], | Cheshire Water Activities is an independent organisation which supports Scouting in Cheshire. The Activities team provide training of leaders, and supervision of young people, in various water activities including [[kayaking]], [[sailing]], windsurfing, power boating, and offshore sailing.<ref> [http://website.lineone.net/~cwac/index.htm Cheshire Water Activities] </ref> | ||
=== East Lancashire Scout County === | === East Lancashire Scout County === | ||
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=== Greater Manchester East Scout County === | === Greater Manchester East Scout County === | ||
[[Image:EnglandGreaterManchester.png|thumb|100px|Map of England highlighting the location of '''Greater Manchester''']] | [[Image:EnglandGreaterManchester.png|thumb|100px|Map of England highlighting the location of '''Greater Manchester''']] | ||
'''Greater Manchester East Scout County''' is one of three [[Scout Counties]] based in [[Greater Manchester]]. The area is divided into 11 districts,covering the city of Manchester itself, [[Stockport]], [[Tameside]], and | '''Greater Manchester East Scout County''' is one of three [[Scout Counties (The Scout Association)|Scout Counties]] based in [[Greater Manchester]]. The area is divided into 11 districts,covering the city of Manchester itself, [[Stockport]], [[Tameside]], and Glossop. Glossop is situated within the county boundaries of Derbyshire, but has been included in the area due to its close geographical position near the Greater Manchester conurbation.<ref> [http://www.scouts.co.uk/County.aspx?c=2 Greater Manchester East ScoutCounty]</ref> | ||
The County contains 10 [[Scout District]]s: | The County contains 10 [[Scout District]]s: | ||
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[[Image:Uk-scouts-county-badge-greater-manchester-north.png|thumb|100px|County badge as worn on the uniform of Scouting members in '''Greater Manchester North''']] | [[Image:Uk-scouts-county-badge-greater-manchester-north.png|thumb|100px|County badge as worn on the uniform of Scouting members in '''Greater Manchester North''']] | ||
'''Greater Manchester North''' is one of three [[Scout Counties]] which cover the metropolitan county of [[Greater Manchester]], and provides a [[Scouting]] programme to the towns of [[Bolton]], [[Bury]], [[Farnworth]], [[Heywood, Greater Manchester|Heywood]], [[Middleton, Greater Manchester|Middleton]], [[Prestwich]] and [[Rochdale]], amongst others. The County Headquarters are in Middleton.<ref> [http://www.gmnscouts.org.uk/ Greater Manchester North Scout County]</ref> | '''Greater Manchester North''' is one of three [[Scout Counties (The Scout Association)|Scout Counties]] which cover the metropolitan county of [[Greater Manchester]], and provides a [[Scouting]] programme to the towns of [[Bolton]], [[Bury]], [[Farnworth]], [[Heywood, Greater Manchester|Heywood]], [[Middleton, Greater Manchester|Middleton]], [[Prestwich]] and [[Rochdale]], amongst others. The County Headquarters are in Middleton.<ref> [http://www.gmnscouts.org.uk/ Greater Manchester North Scout County]</ref> | ||
The County is currently divided into fifteen [[Scout District]]s: | The County is currently divided into fifteen [[Scout District]]s: | ||
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[[Image:Uk-scouts-county-badge-greater-manchester-west.png|thumb|100px|County badge as worn on the uniform of Scouting members in '''Greater Manchester West''']] | [[Image:Uk-scouts-county-badge-greater-manchester-west.png|thumb|100px|County badge as worn on the uniform of Scouting members in '''Greater Manchester West''']] | ||
'''Greater Manchester West''' is one of three [[Scout Counties]] which cover the metropolitan county of [[Greater Manchester]], and provides a [[Scouting]] programme to the metropolitan boroughs of | '''Greater Manchester West''' is one of three [[Scout Counties (The Scout Association)|Scout Counties]] which cover the metropolitan county of [[Greater Manchester]], and provides a [[Scouting]] programme to the metropolitan boroughs of Leigh, [[City of Salford|Salford]], [[Trafford]] and [[Metropolitan Borough of Wigan|Wigan]].<ref> [http://www.gmwscouts.org.uk/ Greater Manchester West Scout County]</ref> | ||
Within the Scout County there are three Scout Groups listed among the 'first troops' founded in 1908:<ref name="tsa_first_tps">{{cite web | title = The First Troops | publisher = The Scout Association | date = August 2006 | url = http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/library/hqdocs/facts/pdfs/fs295303.pdf | format = pdf | accessdate = 2007-02-14}}</ref> | Within the Scout County there are three Scout Groups listed among the 'first troops' founded in 1908:<ref name="tsa_first_tps">{{cite web | title = The First Troops | publisher = The Scout Association | date = August 2006 | url = http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/library/hqdocs/facts/pdfs/fs295303.pdf | format = pdf | accessdate = 2007-02-14}}</ref> | ||
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=== Ennerdale Scout Centre === | === Ennerdale Scout Centre === | ||
'''Ennerdale Scout Centre''' is owned and maintained by the Cumbria Scout Association County, and is located on the | '''Ennerdale Scout Centre''' is owned and maintained by the Cumbria Scout Association County, and is located on the River Eden near to Ennerdale Water. The site only covers around 6 acres (24,000 m2), but offers a range of camping pitches, as well as some indoor accommodation for up to around 60 people.<ref> [http://ennerdale.cumbriascouts.org.uk/ Ennerdale Scout Centre] </ref> This site was previously owned by the former West Cumberland Scout County. For over 50 years, the [[Oxford University Scout and Guide Group]] has had a close association with the camp site, with students camping for a week before and after the summer camping season in the University Easter vacation and the university Summer vacation in September.<ref> [http://users.ox.ac.uk/~ousgg/ Oxford University Scout and Guide Group history]</ref> | ||
=== Great Tower Activity Centre === | === Great Tower Activity Centre === | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
