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'''Scouting in Wales''' is largely represented by the Welsh Scouting ''Sgowtiaid Cymru'' branch of [[the Scout Association]] of the United Kingdom, although some groups of the [[Baden-Powell Scouts' Association]] also operate there. | '''Scouting in Wales''' is largely represented by the Welsh Scouting ''Sgowtiaid Cymru'' branch of [[the Scout Association]] of the United Kingdom, although some groups of the [[Baden-Powell Scouts' Association]] also operate there. | ||
The Scout Association in Wales is administered through 12 [[Scout Counties|Scout Areas]]. It has 12,000 young people, and over 3000 adult volunteers.<ref> [http://www.scoutswales.org.uk/ Sgowtiaid Cymru; Scouts Wales] </ref> The Welsh Scout Council is the governing body.<ref> [http://www.scoutswales.org.uk/thewsc/structure Welsh Scout Council structure] </ref> There is Chief [[Scout Commissioner|Commissioner]] for Wales and Commissioners for the various sections - Commissioner for Beaver Scouts (Wales), Commissioner for Cub Scouts (Wales), Commissioner for Explorer Scouts (Wales) and Commissioner for the Scout Network (Wales). The Field Service in Wales comprises two paid Field Commissioners, along with four Local Development Officers funded by various short-term grants. A small team of staff manages the administrative office in Llantwit Major. | The Scout Association in Wales is administered through 12 [[Scout Counties (The Scout Association)|Scout Areas]]. It has 12,000 young people, and over 3000 adult volunteers.<ref> [http://www.scoutswales.org.uk/ Sgowtiaid Cymru; Scouts Wales] </ref> The Welsh Scout Council is the governing body.<ref> [http://www.scoutswales.org.uk/thewsc/structure Welsh Scout Council structure] </ref> There is Chief [[Scout Commissioner|Commissioner]] for Wales and Commissioners for the various sections - Commissioner for Beaver Scouts (Wales), Commissioner for Cub Scouts (Wales), Commissioner for Explorer Scouts (Wales) and Commissioner for the Scout Network (Wales). The Field Service in Wales comprises two paid Field Commissioners, along with four Local Development Officers funded by various short-term grants. A small team of staff manages the administrative office in Llantwit Major. | ||
[[Aberystwyth University|Aberystwyth]] Student Scout and Guide Organisation, [[Bangor University]] Guides and Scouts, [[Cardiff University]] Scouts and Guide Society, [[Glamorgan University]] Guides and Scouts, and Students of [[Swansea]] in Guides and Scouts, all affiliated to the [[Student Scout and Guide Organisation]] (SSAGO), are situated in Wales.<ref> [http://www.ssago.org.uk/clubs/wales/ SSAGO list of clubs in Wales] </ref><ref> | [[Aberystwyth University|Aberystwyth]] Student Scout and Guide Organisation, [[Bangor University]] Guides and Scouts, [[Cardiff University]] Scouts and Guide Society, [[Glamorgan University]] Guides and Scouts, and Students of [[Swansea]] in Guides and Scouts, all affiliated to the [[Student Scout and Guide Organisation]] (SSAGO), are situated in Wales.<ref> [http://www.ssago.org.uk/clubs/wales/ SSAGO list of clubs in Wales] </ref><ref> | ||
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=== Glamorgan West Scout Area === | === Glamorgan West Scout Area === | ||
The Area covers the [[Unitary Authority]] boundaries of the [[Swansea|City and County of Swansea]] and | The Area covers the [[Unitary Authority]] boundaries of the [[Swansea|City and County of Swansea]] and Neath Port Talbot.<ref> [http://www.gwscouts.org.uk Glamorgan West Area Website] <!-- doubtful site --> </ref> There were four Scout Districts: Afan Nedd, Cwm Newydd, Swansea and Swansea Gower,<ref> [http://www.afannedd.org.uk Afan Nedd District] </ref> but these were amalgamated into one district: Glamorgan West, at the end of 2007.{{Fact|date=July 2008}} | ||
=== Gwent Scout Area === | === Gwent Scout Area === | ||
The Area has four Scout Districts, coterminous with unitary authorities of the same name: [[Blaenau Gwent]], | The Area has four Scout Districts, coterminous with unitary authorities of the same name: [[Blaenau Gwent]], Monmouthshire, [[Newport]] and [[Torfaen]].<ref> [http://www.gwentscouts.org.uk Gwent Scout Area Website] </ref> <ref> [http://www.MonmouthshireScouts.org.uk Monmouthshire District] </ref> <ref> [http://www.newportscouts.org/ Newport District] </ref> The 25th Newport Air Scouts are the only Royal Air Force recognized Scout Troop in Wales.<ref> [http://www.geocities.com/airscouts_2000/ 25th Newport Air Scout Troop] </ref> | ||
=== Mid Glamorgan Scout Area === | === Mid Glamorgan Scout Area === | ||
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== Scout Association Camp Sites == | == Scout Association Camp Sites == | ||
The Welsh Scout Council maintains two Welsh headquarters sites in Snowdonia: Yr Hafod - the specialist Mountain training centre situated in the glacial [[Ogwen Valley]] and Cornel, a large camping and indoor accommodation site situated on the banks of [[Llyn Crafnant]], high above the | The Welsh Scout Council maintains two Welsh headquarters sites in Snowdonia: Yr Hafod - the specialist Mountain training centre situated in the glacial [[Ogwen Valley]] and Cornel, a large camping and indoor accommodation site situated on the banks of [[Llyn Crafnant]], high above the Conwy valley. Both of these facilities are available to all youth organisations.<ref> [http://www.yrhafod.org.uk/ Hafod] </ref> <ref> [http://www.cornelscouts.org.uk/ Cornel] </ref> | ||
Cardiff and The Vale of Glamorgan Scout Area is responsible for Jubilee Fields <ref> [http://www.catvog.org/jubilee/ Jubilee Fields Camp] </ref>, and has joint responsibility with Mid Glamorgan for Miskin Mill.<ref name="Miskin Mill Scout Village">[http://www.miskin.org.uk/mmsv/index.html Miskin Mill Scout Village] </ref> | Cardiff and The Vale of Glamorgan Scout Area is responsible for Jubilee Fields <ref> [http://www.catvog.org/jubilee/ Jubilee Fields Camp] </ref>, and has joint responsibility with Mid Glamorgan for Miskin Mill.<ref name="Miskin Mill Scout Village">[http://www.miskin.org.uk/mmsv/index.html Miskin Mill Scout Village] </ref> | ||
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There are some activity centres in Wales, run by English Scout Counties: | There are some activity centres in Wales, run by English Scout Counties: | ||
* Yr Hen Felin, a former [[YHA|Youth Hostel]] at [[Cynwyd]], North Wales, was purchased in 2007 by [[Northamptonshire Scout County (The Scout Association)|Northamptonshire Scout County]].<ref> [http://www.northamptondistrictscouts.co.uk/news/ Yr Hen Felin Cottage] </ref> <ref>[http://www.jwjonline.net/scouts.php Cynwyd Youth Hostel bought by Northampton Scouts] </ref> | * Yr Hen Felin, a former [[YHA|Youth Hostel]] at [[Cynwyd]], North Wales, was purchased in 2007 by [[Northamptonshire Scout County (The Scout Association)|Northamptonshire Scout County]].<ref> [http://www.northamptondistrictscouts.co.uk/news/ Yr Hen Felin Cottage] </ref> <ref>[http://www.jwjonline.net/scouts.php Cynwyd Youth Hostel bought by Northampton Scouts] </ref> | ||
* Coetmor Mill, | * Coetmor Mill, Bethesda is owned by [[Hertfordshire Scout County (The Scout Association)|Hertfordshire Scout County]]<ref> [http://www.phaselswood.org.uk/cotemorindex.html Coetmor Mill] </ref> <ref> [http://herts83.valuehost.co.uk/index/coetmor Coetmor Mill] </ref> | ||
* Yr Hen Neuadd ('The Old Hall'), Bethesda, originally a Salvation Army Hall, was converted in 1970 by [[Greater London South West Scout County (The Scout Association)|Greater London South West Scout County]] as an Activity Centre.<ref> [http://www.glswscouts.org.uk/bethesda/yhn_index.htm Yr Hen Neuadd] </ref> | * Yr Hen Neuadd ('The Old Hall'), Bethesda, originally a Salvation Army Hall, was converted in 1970 by [[Greater London South West Scout County (The Scout Association)|Greater London South West Scout County]] as an Activity Centre.<ref> [http://www.glswscouts.org.uk/bethesda/yhn_index.htm Yr Hen Neuadd] </ref> | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
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[[Category:Scouting and Guiding in the United Kingdom|Wales, Scouting in]] | [[Category:Scouting and Guiding in the United Kingdom|Wales, Scouting in]] | ||
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