Three N. Europe District Scout Groups had an amazing time in Eifel National Park, in Vogelsang, Germany over the Whitsun weekend break.
Over the last month we've seen a huge amount of activities across BSO. Here's an update on what's been happening across BSO over the last few weeks
Northern Europe District Camp 12-14 May 2023
Earlier this month, I attended the Northern Europe Scouts District Camp at De Kluis campsite, near Brussels in Belgium. I had the best time meeting 460 BSO members from four-year-old Squirrels to twenty-four-year-old Scout Network members along with a host of amazing BSO leaders. I also enjoyed the opportunity to have dinner with the Brussels BGO Unit where we spoke about the closure and I tried to provide some reassurance that they can continue meeting with their friends with just a few adjustments if they move to Scouting.
At the camp, I joined in with two separate Cub and Scout campfires. I’m pleased to report Northern Europe can sing as loud as any I’ve heard before! I also ended up leading a couple of Scout songs! #PenguinSong #MyNameIsJoe #JustAnotherMadLeader!
In these post-pandemic times, it's crucial for young people to come together and learn the art of normal socialising and making friends. The camp provided a fantastic opportunity for our members to do just that! It is great to feel that our activities are getting back to normal at long last. I had the pleasure of meeting many dedicated volunteers whose passion and commitment to delivering exceptional experiences for our members is truly inspiring.
Telstar, Waterloo and Prague Scouts at Intercamp 26-29 May 2023
BSO in London for the Coronation Weekend
BSO Network were well represented for the Coronation of The King and The Queen on Saturday 6th May 2023.
BSO had ten Network members camping at Gilwell Park. Several members were helping at Hyde Park staffing the big screens. Whilst others were making sure people knew where to go, helping with crowd control in and around Green Park. AAC(YLs) Victoria Mitchell helped on General Duties as part of the registration and info team at Gilwell Park.
A London newspaper also featured our members in a great news article with our Network looking very smart indeed.
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The 26th World Scout Jamboree will take place in Gdansk, Poland in the summer of 2027. The UK Scout Association has a long history of sending large number of Units (36 young people, aged between 14 and 18, and four leaders divided into four patrols) as part of a UK Contingent to attend World Scout Jamborees. The units represent each of the UK’s counties and countries/regions, with unit numbers be allocated based on the numbers of young people in each area.
The Scout Association in the United Kingdom offers a series of Good Service Awards to recognize adult volunteers who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and service.
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