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==== Notable Scout Groups ==== | ==== Notable Scout Groups ==== | ||
* 1st Ewhurst Scout Troop held their inaugural meeting on the lawn of [[Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell|Robert]] and [[Olave Baden-Powell | * 1st Ewhurst Scout Troop held their inaugural meeting on the lawn of [[Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell|Robert]] and [[Olave Baden-Powell]]'s home, Ewhurst Place, on 1913-06-21. Olave was the Troop's Scoutmaster and the assistant Scoutmaster were Annie Court, housemaid to the Baden-Powells, and home's gardener. At the opening meeting, they used the Union flag that had flown over [[Mafeking]] during the [[Siege of Mafeking|siege of 1889-90]]. | ||
=== Hampshire Scout County === | === Hampshire Scout County === | ||
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The site (excluding buildings) reopened in 2007. Scouting and Guiding groups of all ages are able to undertake a wide range of activities from [[camping]] and [[Air gun|air rifle]] shooting, to [[caving]] and [[orienteering]]. | The site (excluding buildings) reopened in 2007. Scouting and Guiding groups of all ages are able to undertake a wide range of activities from [[camping]] and [[Air gun|air rifle]] shooting, to [[caving]] and [[orienteering]]. | ||
Also located on the site is the | Also located on the site is the Buckmore Park Kart Circuit, although this is a separate business to the Scout Centre. The Buckmore Park sports complex on the site closed in April 2003 and went into administration in 2008. A buyer is being sought for the 260-acre site. The Scout Association said the local scouts had an existing lease on the site and would work with the new owners to secure a future for young people at the park.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/kent/7634492.stm Sports complex in administration]</ref> | ||
=== Longridge Scout Boating Centre === | === Longridge Scout Boating Centre === | ||
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[[Category:Scouting and Guiding in the United Kingdom|South East England, Scouting in]] | [[Category:Scouting and Guiding in the United Kingdom|South East England, Scouting in]] | ||
