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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 === | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
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