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Scouting in East of England

January 01, 1970

Scouting in East of England is about Scouting in the official region of East of 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.

There are four student associations at various universities in the region, each of which is affiliated to the Student Scout and Guide Organisation (SSAGO). These are Cambridge University Scout and Guide Club,[1] SSAGO University of East Anglia.,[2] Essex SSAGO[3] and Hertfordshire University Guides and Scouts[4]

History of Scouting in East of England edit

The 1st Bury St Edmunds Scout Group holds a registration certificate dated to 5 February 1908, and the Group claims to be the oldest surviving Scout Group in England.[5] However, this claim is not currently upheld by The Scout Association.[6]

1st Southwold Scout Group was established in 1908 and claims to be the first Scout group established in Suffolk.[7] 1st Reydon and 1st Wrentham in Suffolk also existed in 1908.[8] In Norfolk, 1st Norwich Sea Scouts[9] and 1st Dereham Scout Group[10] also claim to have been founded in 1908, making them some of the earliest Scout groups to have formed. Hertfordshire was the first organised Scout County, which was founded by Sir Percy Winn Everett at the request of Baden-Powell. The first Hertfordshire Scout Troop was founded on 20 February 1908.[11]

The 21st World Scout Jamboree, celebrating 100 years of Scouting, was held at Chelmsford in Essex between 27 July and 8 August 2007.[12]

The Scout Association Counties edit

The regional commissioner for Scouting in the East of England is Matt Mills.[13] The Scout Association in East of England is administered through six Scout Counties

Bedfordshire Scout County edit

 
Scout County badge for Bedfordshire

Bedfordshire Scout County is a Scout County of The Scout Association of the United Kingdom. It is concurrent with the political county of Bedfordshire, and provides Scouting opportunities for young people and adults in the area around Bedford, Luton, and Dunstable.[14]

The badge worn by members of the Bedfordshire Scout County shows a red falcon on a yellow background. The current version of the badge was phased in over a ten-year period, starting in the early 1980s. It replaced a previous version which had either a silver or gold falcon on a green background.

The county currently has 2 County Scout Networks (Bedfordshire County Scout Network & Bedfordshire Air Scout Network) and 5 Local Scout Networks [15]

The county is currently divided into nine Scout Districts.[16]

Total membership of Bedfordshire Scout County was 6,271 at January 2012.[18]

Cambridgeshire Scout County edit

 
Scout County badge for Cambridgeshire

Cambridgeshire Scout County is a Scout County of The Scout Association of the United Kingdom. It provides Scouting opportunities for young people and adults in the area[19] and more information, plus the latest news and how to join are on the County website.

Scouts in Peterborough were given the Freedom of the City in April 2007. This is the first occasion in Britain when Scouts have received this type of award.[20]

The badge worn by members of the Cambridgeshire Scout County is unusual in its design, as it is shaped as a shield rather than the more standard rectangle. The elements on the badge represent towns covered by the Scout County, the cross-keys representing Peterborough.[21]

The county is currently divided into eight Scout Districts:,[22] following the disbanding of Granta District at the end of 2012:

  • Cambridge District
  • Cambridge Crafts Hill District
  • Cromwell District
  • Ely District
  • Fenland District
  • Hinchingbrooke District
  • Medehamstede District
  • Peterborough District (Nene and Medehamstede Districts merged in September 2017)

The current County Commissioner for Cambridgeshire is Chris Ward. Membership of Cambridgeshire Scout County in 2020 stood at approximately 5,550 young people and 2,200 adults.[23]

CamJam edit

In 2006 the Cambridgeshire Jamboree moved from the East of England Showground,[24] in Peterborough, to the Huntingdon Racecourse.[25] CamJam 2006 was the fifth such jamboree to be arranged by Cambridgeshire Scout County.

On site activities included go-karts, a skate park, ice rink, a planetarium, climbing walls, radio controlled cars, caving and hot air balloons on two evenings. Other activities included archery, rifle shooting, model land yachts, car mechanics, scavenger hunt and model aircraft.[26]

CamJam returned to Huntingdon Racecourse from 27 July–3 August 2019,[27] and planning is currently underway with the aim of dates in 2023.

Essex Scout County edit

 
Scout County badge for Essex

Essex Scout County is a Scout County of The Scout Association in the United Kingdom.[28]

Chelmsford in Essex was the location for the 21st World Scout Jamboree, held between 27 July to 8 August 2007.[12] The Chelmsford District had a number of special events.[29] By 2007 there were 16,000 members in Essex Scouting covering every community in the county.

The County HQ is at the Thriftwood Training Centre.[30]

The badge worn by members of the Essex Scout County shows the heraldry of the regional county of Essex of "Gules three Seaxes fessewise in pale Argent pomels and hilts Or points to the sinister and cutting edges upwards.".[31]

The county is currently divided into 19 Scout Districts:[32]

The current County Commissioner is Bob Bye.[44] Membership of Essex Scout County was 15,700 young people and 4,335 adults in January 2020.[45]

Essex International Jamboree edit

The Essex International Jamboree (EIJ) was first held in 1927 when it was visited by the Founder, and then Chief Scout, Sir Robert Baden-Powell. Essex have held jamborees every four years since 1952 and at their last site, Devereux Farm, Kirby-le-Soken, from 1996 to 2008. In 2012 a new site was established at Boyton Cross near Roxwell, Chelmsford following coastal erosion and an increasing flood risk at the Kirby Le Soken site. It is organised jointly by Essex Scouts and the Guide Counties of Essex West, Essex North East and Essex South East.[46]

The Essex International Jamboree 2008 was held between 26 July and 2 August. Over 8,000 participants and 2,000 staff attended the jamboree representing 30 different countries, including: Canada, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Ireland, Israel, Kenya, Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, Palestinian Territories, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, Uganda, UK, USA and Zimbabwe. Another 4,000 people, including hundreds of Cub Scouts and Brownies were hosted for the jamboree open day.[47] The theme for 2008 was "The World's Endangered Animals" and included a strong emphasis for 'green issues' such as recycling and developing global links. In keeping with the theme, the site was sub-divided into 10 sub-camps containing a mixture of UK and international Scouts and Guides, with a further sub-camp for staff. Each of the participant sub-camps was named after an endangered animal. All of the animals could be found at the nearby Colchester Zoo, and each sub-camp became involved in the zoo's adoption scheme as a lasting legacy of the event.

Essex International Jamboree 2012 at the new site at Boyton Cross and was attended by over 8,000 Scouts and Guides with over 1,500 adult volunteers on the staff team. The 2016 Essex International Jamboree held between 30 July and 6 August with the theme "Our Changing World", was attended by about 10,000 Scouts and Guides and was run by a team of 2,000 adult volunteers.[48] The 2020 Essex International Jamboree was cancelled due to the Coronavirus outbreak. The 2024 Essex International Jamboree is planned to be held between 27 July and 3 August 2024.

Hertfordshire Scout County edit

 
Scout County badge for Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire Scout County is a Scout County of The Scout Association in the United Kingdom covering the County of Hertfordshire.[49]

The badge worn by members of the Hertfordshire Scout County shows a hart on a blue background, which is based on the heraldry of the regional county of Hertfordshire.[50]

They have a Falke SF25C motor glider[51] which is based at the Cambridge Gliding Centre.[52]

There are 18 Scout Districts

The youth membership of Hertfordshire Scout County in January 2017 was 14,434 of whom 3,106 were girls. There were 4,518 adult leaders.[56]

Hertfordshire Scouts Peak Assault edit

Herts Peak Assault is a navigational and teamwork challenge for Explorer and Network Scouts, held at a different location each year. Groups must navigate their way around, visiting 'checkpoints' within the given time limit.

Norfolk Scout County edit

 
Scout County badge for Norfolk

Norfolk Scout County is a Scout County of The Scout Association in the United Kingdom, covering the county of Norfolk.[57]

There is a Norfolk Scout Canoe Team.[58] The badge worn by members of the Norfolk Scout County shows the shield from the coat of arms of the county of Norfolk. The current version of the badge has a light green background, whilst earlier versions had been black.[59]

The Norfolk Scout County is divided into eight Scout Districts:[60]

  • Central Norfolk
  • North East Norfolk
  • Northern Norwich
  • Eastern Norwich
  • North West Norfolk
  • East Norfolk
  • Southern Norwich
  • Southern Norfolk

Norfolk International Jamboree edit

In 1960 the Norfolk Boy Scouts International Jamboree, held at Sennowe Park near Fakenham, drew media attention due to the presence of fifty "European refugees."[61]

The 12th Norfolk International Jamboree (NorJam) was held at the Royal Norfolk Showground between Saturday 29 July and Saturday 5 August 2006.[62]

Around 5,000 participants and staff attended the jamboree representing 17 different countries, including: Austria, Australia, Denmark, UK, US and Spain. Three Guides were presented with their Queen's Guide Award by the Chief Guide, Liz Burnley, during the camp. The Jamboree included a Christmas celebration, held on Thursday 3 August. Other activities included scuba diving, horse-riding and sailing.

The theme for the 2006 Jamboree was "Around The World In Seven Days", with each sub-camp being named after a famous landmark, and the event included a strong emphasis on current issues such as recycling and developing global links.[63]

In 2010 the theme for the Jamboree was "The Modern World", each sub-camp was named after an innovation or issue affecting society in the modern age.[64] The 2018 theme was "Decades of Fun", with sub camps named after a decade from the 1940s to the 2000s.[65]

NorJam is held every four years, with the next one due to take place in 2026, with the 2022 event cancelled due to COVID-19 Pandemic concerns.[66]

Norfolk Air Scouts Centre edit

Norfolk Scouts used to own Vickers Valetta XV580, which was used as an Air Scout activity centre at Norwich Airport.[67] The aircraft is now owned by the Norfolk & Suffolk Aviation Museum.

Sea Scout vessels edit

A number of Sea Scout units operate in the county, and MTB 102, one of few surviving motor torpedo boats that served with the Coastal Forces of the Royal Navy in the Second World War was owned by 1st Blofield and Brundall Sea Scout Group from 1973 to 1995.[68]

Suffolk Scout County edit

 
Scout County badge for Suffolk

Suffolk Scout County is a Scout County of The Scout Association of the United Kingdom. It is concurrent with the political county of Suffolk (with the exception of Newmarket whose Scout Groups are associated with Cambridgeshire Scout County).[69]

The badge worn by members of the Suffolk Scout County shows a crown "enfiled by a pair of Arrows in saltire points downwards", which is an element from the heraldry of the regional county of Suffolk. The pierced crown relates to the martyrdom of Saint Edmund by the Danes in 849.[70]

The county is currently divided into eight Scout Districts:[71]

Membership of Suffolk Scout County was quoted as "over 6000 young people aged 6-25" in 2012.[72]

Baden-Powell Scout Association edit

 
Area badge as worn on the uniform of Scouting members

The East Anglia Area is part of the Baden-Powell Scout Association. The Association is represented in Norfolk by the Fakenham Lancaster B-P Air Scouts and the Four Feathers B-P Scouts,[73][74] and with other groups in the surrounding counties.[75]
The badge worn by members of the Baden-Powell Scouts East Anglia Area shows the arms of the Wuffingas Dynasty on a shield. The Wuffingas were the ruling family of the East Angles. Their last king was Saint Edmund, King and Martyr, who was murdered by the Vikings in 849 and was later canonised.

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Pathfinder and Rover Explorer Scouts' Association edit

The Pathfinder Scouts Association operates the 1st Bedfordshire Scout Troop at Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire,[76] while the Rover Explorer Scout Association operates a Rover Crew in Lowestoft, Suffolk.[77]

European Scout Federation (British Association) edit

The European Scout Federation (Fédération du Scoutisme Européen) operate in the East of England, with groups operating in Cambridgeshire and Essex.[78]

The British Boy Scouts edit

The British Boy Scouts operated Groups in Norfolk, including the 1st Norwich (St Marks) Group, although these were closed by 1999.[79]

Campsites edit

Bedfordshire edit

The Bedfordshire Scout Association County has a large campsite and training centre, three District maintained campsites and three group maintained campsites.[80]

  • The Leslie Sell County Scout Training and Activity Centre. This campsite is near the village of Bromham, 4 miles (6.4 km) northwest of Bedford. There are 8 acres (32,000 m2) of open fields, and 18 acres (73,000 m2) of woodland on the site, offering a variety of camping locations.[81] As well as the camping areas, there are a small number of buildings offering accommodation and training facilities. The site offers a number of activities, including pioneering, archery, and air rifle shooting.

District Campsites edit

Cambridgeshire edit

There are 9 camp sites and buildings available to hire across Cambridgeshire, full details of which are on the County website

Essex edit

Essex has several camp sites including:[83]

  • Thriftwood County Training Centre.[30]
  • Thriftwood Scout Camp & Activity Centre: opened in 1957, the 76 acres (31 hectares) site near Brentwood is owned and managed by the Scout Districts of Brentwood (Essex), Barking & Dagenham, Hornchurch and Squirrels Heath (Greater London North East).[84]
  • Belchamps Scout Centre: a 30-acre (12-hectare) site near Hawkwell in Essex,[85] managed by Castle Point, Crouch Valley, Southend Estuary and Southend West Scout Association Districts.[86]
  • Skreens Park. The Essex County Scout Council Campsite and Activity Centre, located five miles (8.0 km) west of the County Town of Chelmsford, consists of 52 acres (21 ha) of historic parkland which is part of the original Skreens Manor. It is located within 2 miles (3.2 km) of Hylands Park, which was the site of the 2005 European Scout Jamboree and the 21st World Scout Jamboree.[87] The Site has hosted "GiGa Camp", a weekend activity camp for Scouts and Guides, with over 1,300 participants in 2006.[88]
  • Thorrington Scout Camp is owned and managed by Colchester Estuary District Scouts. Opened in 1937, it has 27 acres (11 hectares) of woodland and is 7 miles (11 kilometres) from Colchester.[89]

Hertfordshire edit

 
Tolmers Scout Camp & Activity Centre at Cuffley.

Hertfordshire County Scout Council of the Scout Association is the owner of four activity centres in Hertfordshire and one in Scotland.[90]

  • Tolmers Scout Camp & Activity Centre. Tolmers, located near Cuffley in Hertfordshire, provides camping facilities and activities for Scouts and Guides, and is also used by schools, other youth organisations and for corporate team building. The campsite covers 40 hectares of countryside, comprising about 12 hectares of woodland and 28 hectares of meadow with a small lake (Berts Pool) which is used for water activities. As well as the camping areas, there are three buildings, offering accommodation and training facilities. The site offers a number of activities, including orienteering, climbing, archery, and air rifle shooting. Tolmers is about 20 km north of the centre of London and 1.5 km from Cuffley railway station. Initiated in 1979, "Come To Tolmers" has become the main event in the Tolmers calendar. Originally it was designed by Scout HQ to provide an activity camp for Scouts who had no traditional summer camp.[91] Today, more than 2,000 Scouts and Guides from all over Europe take part every year.
 
Scouts rafting on Bert's Pool at Tolmers Scout Camp.
    • History of Tolmers Scout Camp and Activity Centre

The land occupied by the campsite was purchased from Tolmers Park Estate in 1939, with the aim of completing a ring of Headquarters’ campsites around London. The site was bought for £4,600 of which £2,000 was donated anonymously by a "Mr B", and the balance of £2,600 came from the Gang Show fund.[citation needed]

It was officially opened on 11 May 1940,[92] 800 Scouts and visitors attended, despite wartime restrictions. The opening was performed by Baron Wigram, a distinguished member of the Council of the Boy Scouts Association and former private secretary to King George V. Sir Percy Winn Everett, the Deputy Chief Commissioner, read a letter from Lord Baden-Powell wishing he "could be there in person to support you on the opening of Tolmers".[93] Almost immediately afterwards, Tolmers temporarily lost the use of the site apart from the Brick Field and the Valley Field, as it was requisitioned by the Ministry of Food. Defence works, including pill boxes, tank traps and barbed wire entanglements were constructed along Cuffley Brook, as part of the Outer London Defence Ring.[94]

After the war, development of Tolmers continued and all the requisitioned land was returned by the end of the 1950s. The site was very popular with Scout troops from North London who came by train to Cuffley Station, often hauling their equipment the rest of the way in trek carts. By 1970, flush toilets had been installed,[95] work had started on a hut for Cub Scouts and the camp centre had moved to its present position.

The original service crew were the Cuffley Rover Scout Crew, led by Ron Erwood. They were responsible for a great deal of the work in 1939-1940 prior to the official opening of the campsite. Before long, Rovers and Scouters from across North London joined them. In 1964, a system of five separate crews began, ensuring a team of volunteers was available every weekend. In 1968, the first female service crew members joined. Today, the service crew has over 100 active members.[citation needed]

Bert Longdon, the camp warden from 1964, envisaged the creation of a small lake by damming Cuffley Brook. In 1976, a licence was granted by Thames Water Authority for the flow of the brook to be impeded "by means of a weir" and to create "a pond suitable for canoe instruction" with a capacity of 120,000 gallons.[96] Bert died in 1977 before any work could be done, but it was completed as his memorial, and the first Scouts canoed on it at Easter 1980.[97]

In January 1953, work started on a plantation of Scots pines in the Main Field, in the shape of the new Queen's cypher; EIIR. Despite damage by the storms of 1987 and 1990, the original shape is still clearly visible.[98]

  • Phasels Wood Scout Camp & Activity Centre
 
Phasels Wood Scout Camp & Activity Centre near King's Langley, Hertfordshire.

Phasels Wood lies between Kings Langley and Hemel Hempstead and can be accessed directly from the A41 Aylesbury road, close to Junction 19 of the M25 motorway. The campsite covers 95 acres (35 hectares): 30 acres (12 hectares) of meadow, 30 acres of woodland and a 35-acre (14 hectares) field.[99] Phasels Wood was purchased by Scout Headquarters in 1937 and was opened on 30 May of that year, when Sir Percy Everett planted an oak tree.[100] Management of the site passed to Hertfordshire Scout County in 1987.[101] In May 1991, a new climbing tower was opened at a cost of £117,500; at that time, it was the tallest in England.[102] In 1995, a further 10 acres (4 hectares) were added, giving access to the A41 Kings Langley By-Pass.[103]

  • Well End Scout Activity Centre

The centre is in the hamlet of Well End, between Borehamwood and Shenley. It has 5 acres (2.0 hectares) of camping fields and 4 acres (1.6 hectares) of woodland.[104] Well End is the training centre for Hertfordshire Scouts and was opened on 3 June 1933. Lord Baden-Powell later visited the site and planted a horse chestnut tree.[105]

In 2015, the Hertfordshire County Scout Executive Committee decided not to renew the leases on Orchard Farm Wild Country Centre (in Staffordshire) and Coetmor Mill Wild Country Centre (in North Wales) because of escalating costs.[108]

All Hertfordshire Scout Association Activity Centres are members of the ASGC, the Association of Scout and Guide Centres.[109]

In addition, some smaller Scout campsites in Hertfordshire are operated by Scout Districts. These include:

  • Lees Wood near Rickmansworth, which has 7 acres (2.8 hectares) of camping ground with 47 acres (19 hectares) of woodland, with a 28-bed pack holiday centre. It is operated by Watford North District Scouts.[110]
  • Wymondley Wood Scout and Guide Centre near Willian has 4 acres (1.6 hectares) of camp site with access to a 20-acre (8-hectare) woodland conservation area, and has a 42-bed building. The centre was opened by George Purdy (the Chief Scout) and Jenny Leach (the Chief Guide) in May 2003. It is jointly operated by Letchworth and Baldock District Scout Council and Letchworth Garden City Guides.[111]

Norfolk edit

There are a large number of Scout camp sites in Norfolk and the Scout Association County publishes a directory.[57] These include:

  • Eaton Vale Scout and Guide Activity Centre.[112]
  • Two Mile Bottom, Thetford Forest, operated by Norfolk County Scouts.
  • Garvestone, operated by Central Norfolk District.

An independent site, which has been used by both The Scout Association and the Baden-Powell Scouts' Association, is provided by the Mid-Norfolk Railway at County School railway station.[113]

Suffolk edit

There are a number of camp sites in Suffolk including

  • Hallowtree Scout Camp, near Ipswich[114]
  • Herringfleet Scout Campsite, Ashby.[115]

Gang Shows edit

  • Colchester Gang Show.[116]
  • Billericay, Wickford and Basildon Gang Show, started in 1984.[117]
  • Cambridge Gang Show is an annual event organised by Cambridge District Scouts.[118]
  • Chelmsford Gang Show, started in 1957.[119]
  • Ipswich Scouts and Guides Gang Show.[120]
  • Letchworth and Baldock District Gang Show.[121]
  • Peterborough Gang Show, started in 1947. Celebrated 60th show in 2007.[122]
  • St Albans Scout & Guide Gang Show - started in 1980.[123]
  • Southend Gang Show - started in 2011.[124]
  • Southend Scout and Guide Gang Show, started in 1966.[125]
  • Thurrock Gang Show, started in 1968.[126]
  • Harpenden & Wheathampstead District Gang Show - started in 1949 by Eric E Thair. One of three Gang Shows currently running in Hertfordshire, this is the longest continuously running Gang Show in the world, as of their 2013 show. (the 2013 show will be the 64th consecutive annual run).[127]

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  112. ^ . Archived from the original on 19 November 2008. Retrieved 5 September 2008.
  113. ^ County School station camping field, Norfolk
  114. ^ . Archived from the original on 22 September 2008. Retrieved 5 September 2008.
  115. ^ . Archived from the original on 22 September 2008. Retrieved 5 September 2008.
  116. ^ Colchester Gang Show
  117. ^ Billericay, Wickford and Basildon Gang Show
  118. ^ Cambridge Gang Show
  119. ^ . Archived from the original on 30 September 2008. Retrieved 5 September 2008.
  120. ^ BBC Report on Ipswich Scouts and Guides Gang Show
  121. ^ Letchworth and Baldock District Gang Show
  122. ^ Peterborough Gang Show
  123. ^ St Albans Scout & Guide Gang Show
  124. ^ Southend Gang Show
  125. ^ Southend Scout and Guide Gang Show
  126. ^ Thurrock Gang Show
  127. ^ Harpenden & Wheathampstead Scout Gang Show

External links edit

  • Essex Scouts
  • Cambridgeshire Scouts
  • Tolmers website
  • Hertfordshire Scouts website
  • Suffolk Scouts
  • Norfolk Scouts
  • Association of Scout & Guide Centres website
  • The Scout Association UK website
  • East Of England Scouts
  • East of England details

January 01, 1970
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Scouting in East of England is about Scouting in the official region of East of 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 There are four student associations at various universities in the region each of which is affiliated to the Student Scout and Guide Organisation SSAGO These are Cambridge University Scout and Guide Club 1 SSAGO University of East Anglia 2 Essex SSAGO 3 and Hertfordshire University Guides and Scouts 4 Contents 1 History of Scouting in East of England 2 The Scout Association Counties 2 1 Bedfordshire Scout County 2 2 Cambridgeshire Scout County 2 2 1 CamJam 2 3 Essex Scout County 2 3 1 Essex International Jamboree 2 4 Hertfordshire Scout County 2 4 1 Hertfordshire Scouts Peak Assault 2 5 Norfolk Scout County 2 5 1 Norfolk International Jamboree 2 5 2 Norfolk Air Scouts Centre 2 5 3 Sea Scout vessels 2 6 Suffolk Scout County 3 Baden Powell Scout Association 4 Pathfinder and Rover Explorer Scouts Association 5 European Scout Federation British Association 6 The British Boy Scouts 7 Campsites 7 1 Bedfordshire 7 1 1 District Campsites 7 2 Cambridgeshire 7 3 Essex 7 4 Hertfordshire 7 5 Norfolk 7 6 Suffolk 8 Gang Shows 9 See also 10 References 11 External linksHistory of Scouting in East of England editThe 1st Bury St Edmunds Scout Group holds a registration certificate dated to 5 February 1908 and the Group claims to be the oldest surviving Scout Group in England 5 However this claim is not currently upheld by The Scout Association 6 1st Southwold Scout Group was established in 1908 and claims to be the first Scout group established in Suffolk 7 1st Reydon and 1st Wrentham in Suffolk also existed in 1908 8 In Norfolk 1st Norwich Sea Scouts 9 and 1st Dereham Scout Group 10 also claim to have been founded in 1908 making them some of the earliest Scout groups to have formed Hertfordshire was the first organised Scout County which was founded by Sir Percy Winn Everett at the request of Baden Powell The first Hertfordshire Scout Troop was founded on 20 February 1908 11 The 21st World Scout Jamboree celebrating 100 years of Scouting was held at Chelmsford in Essex between 27 July and 8 August 2007 12 The Scout Association Counties editThe regional commissioner for Scouting in the East of England is Matt Mills 13 The Scout Association in East of England is administered through six Scout Counties Bedfordshire Scout County edit nbsp Scout County badge for Bedfordshire Bedfordshire Scout County is a Scout County of The Scout Association of the United Kingdom It is concurrent with the political county of Bedfordshire and provides Scouting opportunities for young people and adults in the area around Bedford Luton and Dunstable 14 The badge worn by members of the Bedfordshire Scout County shows a red falcon on a yellow background The current version of the badge was phased in over a ten year period starting in the early 1980s It replaced a previous version which had either a silver or gold falcon on a green background The county currently has 2 County Scout Networks Bedfordshire County Scout Network amp Bedfordshire Air Scout Network and 5 Local Scout Networks 15 The county is currently divided into nine Scout Districts 16 Ampthill and Woburn Bedford 17 Biggleswade amp District Dunstable Icknield Luton Lea Valley Luton Leighton Linslade Ouse Valley Someries Luton Total membership of Bedfordshire Scout County was 6 271 at January 2012 18 Cambridgeshire Scout County edit nbsp Scout County badge for Cambridgeshire Cambridgeshire Scout County is a Scout County of The Scout Association of the United Kingdom It provides Scouting opportunities for young people and adults in the area 19 and more information plus the latest news and how to join are on the County website Scouts in Peterborough were given the Freedom of the City in April 2007 This is the first occasion in Britain when Scouts have received this type of award 20 The badge worn by members of the Cambridgeshire Scout County is unusual in its design as it is shaped as a shield rather than the more standard rectangle The elements on the badge represent towns covered by the Scout County the cross keys representing Peterborough 21 The county is currently divided into eight Scout Districts 22 following the disbanding of Granta District at the end of 2012 Cambridge District Cambridge Crafts Hill District Cromwell District Ely District Fenland District Hinchingbrooke District Medehamstede District Peterborough District Nene and Medehamstede Districts merged in September 2017 The current County Commissioner for Cambridgeshire is Chris Ward Membership of Cambridgeshire Scout County in 2020 stood at approximately 5 550 young people and 2 200 adults 23 CamJam edit In 2006 the Cambridgeshire Jamboree moved from the East of England Showground 24 in Peterborough to the Huntingdon Racecourse 25 CamJam 2006 was the fifth such jamboree to be arranged by Cambridgeshire Scout County On site activities included go karts a skate park ice rink a planetarium climbing walls radio controlled cars caving and hot air balloons on two evenings Other activities included archery rifle shooting model land yachts car mechanics scavenger hunt and model aircraft 26 CamJam returned to Huntingdon Racecourse from 27 July 3 August 2019 27 and planning is currently underway with the aim of dates in 2023 Essex Scout County edit nbsp Scout County badge for Essex Essex Scout County is a Scout County of The Scout Association in the United Kingdom 28 Chelmsford in Essex was the location for the 21st World Scout Jamboree held between 27 July to 8 August 2007 12 The Chelmsford District had a number of special events 29 By 2007 there were 16 000 members in Essex Scouting covering every community in the county The County HQ is at the Thriftwood Training Centre 30 The badge worn by members of the Essex Scout County shows the heraldry of the regional county of Essex of Gules three Seaxes fessewise in pale Argent pomels and hilts Or points to the sinister and cutting edges upwards 31 The county is currently divided into 19 Scout Districts 32 Basildon 33 Billericay and Wickford Braintree 34 Brentwood 35 Castle Point 36 Chelmsford 37 Colchester Estuary Colchester North 38 Crouch Valley Halstead and Colne Valley Harlow amp District 39 Hatfield Forest Maldon and East Essex 40 Royal Forest Saffron Walden 41 Southend Estuary Southend West 42 Tendring Thurrock 43 The current County Commissioner is Bob Bye 44 Membership of Essex Scout County was 15 700 young people and 4 335 adults in January 2020 45 Essex International Jamboree edit The Essex International Jamboree EIJ was first held in 1927 when it was visited by the Founder and then Chief Scout Sir Robert Baden Powell Essex have held jamborees every four years since 1952 and at their last site Devereux Farm Kirby le Soken from 1996 to 2008 In 2012 a new site was established at Boyton Cross near Roxwell Chelmsford following coastal erosion and an increasing flood risk at the Kirby Le Soken site It is organised jointly by Essex Scouts and the Guide Counties of Essex West Essex North East and Essex South East 46 The Essex International Jamboree 2008 was held between 26 July and 2 August Over 8 000 participants and 2 000 staff attended the jamboree representing 30 different countries including Canada Denmark Egypt Finland Germany Ghana Gibraltar Ireland Israel Kenya Nigeria Norway Pakistan Palestinian Territories Romania Spain Sweden Turkey Uganda UK USA and Zimbabwe Another 4 000 people including hundreds of Cub Scouts and Brownies were hosted for the jamboree open day 47 The theme for 2008 was The World s Endangered Animals and included a strong emphasis for green issues such as recycling and developing global links In keeping with the theme the site was sub divided into 10 sub camps containing a mixture of UK and international Scouts and Guides with a further sub camp for staff Each of the participant sub camps was named after an endangered animal All of the animals could be found at the nearby Colchester Zoo and each sub camp became involved in the zoo s adoption scheme as a lasting legacy of the event Essex International Jamboree 2012 at the new site at Boyton Cross and was attended by over 8 000 Scouts and Guides with over 1 500 adult volunteers on the staff team The 2016 Essex International Jamboree held between 30 July and 6 August with the theme Our Changing World was attended by about 10 000 Scouts and Guides and was run by a team of 2 000 adult volunteers 48 The 2020 Essex International Jamboree was cancelled due to the Coronavirus outbreak The 2024 Essex International Jamboree is planned to be held between 27 July and 3 August 2024 Hertfordshire Scout County edit nbsp Scout County badge for Hertfordshire Hertfordshire Scout County is a Scout County of The Scout Association in the United Kingdom covering the County of Hertfordshire 49 The badge worn by members of the Hertfordshire Scout County shows a hart on a blue background which is based on the heraldry of the regional county of Hertfordshire 50 They have a Falke SF25C motor glider 51 which is based at the Cambridge Gliding Centre 52 There are 18 Scout Districts Bishops Stortford Watford South East Herts Elstree and District Harpenden and Wheathampstead Hemel Hempstead 53 Hertford Hitchin Letchworth and Baldock Watford North Potters Bar Rickmansworth and Chorleywood Royston St Albans Stevenage 54 Ware and District 55 Mid Herts West Herts The youth membership of Hertfordshire Scout County in January 2017 was 14 434 of whom 3 106 were girls There were 4 518 adult leaders 56 Hertfordshire Scouts Peak Assault edit Herts Peak Assault is a navigational and teamwork challenge for Explorer and Network Scouts held at a different location each year Groups must navigate their way around visiting checkpoints within the given time limit 2006 13 15 October 2006 Howgill Fells Sedbergh Cumbria 2007 12 14 October 2007 Northern Fells Caldbeck Cumbria 2008 17 19 October 2008 Llanthony Black Mountains Wales 2009 16 18 October 2009 Abercraf Black Mountains Wales Norfolk Scout County edit nbsp Scout County badge for Norfolk Norfolk Scout County is a Scout County of The Scout Association in the United Kingdom covering the county of Norfolk 57 There is a Norfolk Scout Canoe Team 58 The badge worn by members of the Norfolk Scout County shows the shield from the coat of arms of the county of Norfolk The current version of the badge has a light green background whilst earlier versions had been black 59 The Norfolk Scout County is divided into eight Scout Districts 60 Central Norfolk North East Norfolk Northern Norwich Eastern Norwich North West Norfolk East Norfolk Southern Norwich Southern Norfolk Norfolk International Jamboree edit In 1960 the Norfolk Boy Scouts International Jamboree held at Sennowe Park near Fakenham drew media attention due to the presence of fifty European refugees 61 The 12th Norfolk International Jamboree NorJam was held at the Royal Norfolk Showground between Saturday 29 July and Saturday 5 August 2006 62 Around 5 000 participants and staff attended the jamboree representing 17 different countries including Austria Australia Denmark UK US and Spain Three Guides were presented with their Queen s Guide Award by the Chief Guide Liz Burnley during the camp The Jamboree included a Christmas celebration held on Thursday 3 August Other activities included scuba diving horse riding and sailing The theme for the 2006 Jamboree was Around The World In Seven Days with each sub camp being named after a famous landmark and the event included a strong emphasis on current issues such as recycling and developing global links 63 In 2010 the theme for the Jamboree was The Modern World each sub camp was named after an innovation or issue affecting society in the modern age 64 The 2018 theme was Decades of Fun with sub camps named after a decade from the 1940s to the 2000s 65 NorJam is held every four years with the next one due to take place in 2026 with the 2022 event cancelled due to COVID 19 Pandemic concerns 66 Norfolk Air Scouts Centre edit Norfolk Scouts used to own Vickers Valetta XV580 which was used as an Air Scout activity centre at Norwich Airport 67 The aircraft is now owned by the Norfolk amp Suffolk Aviation Museum Sea Scout vessels edit A number of Sea Scout units operate in the county and MTB 102 one of few surviving motor torpedo boats that served with the Coastal Forces of the Royal Navy in the Second World War was owned by 1st Blofield and Brundall Sea Scout Group from 1973 to 1995 68 Suffolk Scout County edit nbsp Scout County badge for Suffolk Suffolk Scout County is a Scout County of The Scout Association of the United Kingdom It is concurrent with the political county of Suffolk with the exception of Newmarket whose Scout Groups are associated with Cambridgeshire Scout County 69 The badge worn by members of the Suffolk Scout County shows a crown enfiled by a pair of Arrows in saltire points downwards which is an element from the heraldry of the regional county of Suffolk The pierced crown relates to the martyrdom of Saint Edmund by the Danes in 849 70 The county is currently divided into eight Scout Districts 71 Bury St Edmunds Deben Lowestoft Orwell Stowmarket Sudbury Waveney Valley Wolsey Membership of Suffolk Scout County was quoted as over 6000 young people aged 6 25 in 2012 72 Baden Powell Scout Association edit nbsp Area badge as worn on the uniform of Scouting members The East Anglia Area is part of the Baden Powell Scout Association The Association is represented in Norfolk by the Fakenham Lancaster B P Air Scouts and the Four Feathers B P Scouts 73 74 and with other groups in the surrounding counties 75 The badge worn by members of the Baden Powell Scouts East Anglia Area shows the arms of the Wuffingas Dynasty on a shield The Wuffingas were the ruling family of the East Angles Their last king was Saint Edmund King and Martyr who was murdered by the Vikings in 849 and was later canonised nbsp nbsp Pathfinder and Rover Explorer Scouts Association editThe Pathfinder Scouts Association operates the 1st Bedfordshire Scout Troop at Houghton Regis Bedfordshire 76 while the Rover Explorer Scout Association operates a Rover Crew in Lowestoft Suffolk 77 European Scout Federation British Association editThe European Scout Federation Federation du Scoutisme Europeen operate in the East of England with groups operating in Cambridgeshire and Essex 78 The British Boy Scouts editThe British Boy Scouts operated Groups in Norfolk including the 1st Norwich St Marks Group although these were closed by 1999 79 Campsites editBedfordshire edit The Bedfordshire Scout Association County has a large campsite and training centre three District maintained campsites and three group maintained campsites 80 The Leslie Sell County Scout Training and Activity Centre This campsite is near the village of Bromham 4 miles 6 4 km northwest of Bedford There are 8 acres 32 000 m2 of open fields and 18 acres 73 000 m2 of woodland on the site offering a variety of camping locations 81 As well as the camping areas there are a small number of buildings offering accommodation and training facilities The site offers a number of activities including pioneering archery and air rifle shooting District Campsites edit Boyd Campsite Henlow run by Biggleswade District Jordans Close Scout Activity Centre 82 Great Barford run by Bedford District Milton Bryan Campsite Milton Bryan Ampthill Rural District run by Ampthill amp Woburn District Cambridgeshire edit There are 9 camp sites and buildings available to hire across Cambridgeshire full details of which are on the County website Essex edit Essex has several camp sites including 83 Thriftwood County Training Centre 30 Thriftwood Scout Camp amp Activity Centre opened in 1957 the 76 acres 31 hectares site near Brentwood is owned and managed by the Scout Districts of Brentwood Essex Barking amp Dagenham Hornchurch and Squirrels Heath Greater London North East 84 Belchamps Scout Centre a 30 acre 12 hectare site near Hawkwell in Essex 85 managed by Castle Point Crouch Valley Southend Estuary and Southend West Scout Association Districts 86 Skreens Park The Essex County Scout Council Campsite and Activity Centre located five miles 8 0 km west of the County Town of Chelmsford consists of 52 acres 21 ha of historic parkland which is part of the original Skreens Manor It is located within 2 miles 3 2 km of Hylands Park which was the site of the 2005 European Scout Jamboree and the 21st World Scout Jamboree 87 The Site has hosted GiGa Camp a weekend activity camp for Scouts and Guides with over 1 300 participants in 2006 88 Thorrington Scout Camp is owned and managed by Colchester Estuary District Scouts Opened in 1937 it has 27 acres 11 hectares of woodland and is 7 miles 11 kilometres from Colchester 89 Hertfordshire edit nbsp Tolmers Scout Camp amp Activity Centre at Cuffley Hertfordshire County Scout Council of the Scout Association is the owner of four activity centres in Hertfordshire and one in Scotland 90 Tolmers Scout Camp amp Activity Centre Tolmers located near Cuffley in Hertfordshire provides camping facilities and activities for Scouts and Guides and is also used by schools other youth organisations and for corporate team building The campsite covers 40 hectares of countryside comprising about 12 hectares of woodland and 28 hectares of meadow with a small lake Berts Pool which is used for water activities As well as the camping areas there are three buildings offering accommodation and training facilities The site offers a number of activities including orienteering climbing archery and air rifle shooting Tolmers is about 20 km north of the centre of London and 1 5 km from Cuffley railway station Initiated in 1979 Come To Tolmers has become the main event in the Tolmers calendar Originally it was designed by Scout HQ to provide an activity camp for Scouts who had no traditional summer camp 91 Today more than 2 000 Scouts and Guides from all over Europe take part every year nbsp Scouts rafting on Bert s Pool at Tolmers Scout Camp History of Tolmers Scout Camp and Activity Centre The land occupied by the campsite was purchased from Tolmers Park Estate in 1939 with the aim of completing a ring of Headquarters campsites around London The site was bought for 4 600 of which 2 000 was donated anonymously by a Mr B and the balance of 2 600 came from the Gang Show fund citation needed It was officially opened on 11 May 1940 92 800 Scouts and visitors attended despite wartime restrictions The opening was performed by Baron Wigram a distinguished member of the Council of the Boy Scouts Association and former private secretary to King George V Sir Percy Winn Everett the Deputy Chief Commissioner read a letter from Lord Baden Powell wishing he could be there in person to support you on the opening of Tolmers 93 Almost immediately afterwards Tolmers temporarily lost the use of the site apart from the Brick Field and the Valley Field as it was requisitioned by the Ministry of Food Defence works including pill boxes tank traps and barbed wire entanglements were constructed along Cuffley Brook as part of the Outer London Defence Ring 94 After the war development of Tolmers continued and all the requisitioned land was returned by the end of the 1950s The site was very popular with Scout troops from North London who came by train to Cuffley Station often hauling their equipment the rest of the way in trek carts By 1970 flush toilets had been installed 95 work had started on a hut for Cub Scouts and the camp centre had moved to its present position The original service crew were the Cuffley Rover Scout Crew led by Ron Erwood They were responsible for a great deal of the work in 1939 1940 prior to the official opening of the campsite Before long Rovers and Scouters from across North London joined them In 1964 a system of five separate crews began ensuring a team of volunteers was available every weekend In 1968 the first female service crew members joined Today the service crew has over 100 active members citation needed Bert Longdon the camp warden from 1964 envisaged the creation of a small lake by damming Cuffley Brook In 1976 a licence was granted by Thames Water Authority for the flow of the brook to be impeded by means of a weir and to create a pond suitable for canoe instruction with a capacity of 120 000 gallons 96 Bert died in 1977 before any work could be done but it was completed as his memorial and the first Scouts canoed on it at Easter 1980 97 In January 1953 work started on a plantation of Scots pines in the Main Field in the shape of the new Queen s cypher EIIR Despite damage by the storms of 1987 and 1990 the original shape is still clearly visible 98 Phasels Wood Scout Camp amp Activity Centre nbsp Phasels Wood Scout Camp amp Activity Centre near King s Langley Hertfordshire Phasels Wood lies between Kings Langley and Hemel Hempstead and can be accessed directly from the A41 Aylesbury road close to Junction 19 of the M25 motorway The campsite covers 95 acres 35 hectares 30 acres 12 hectares of meadow 30 acres of woodland and a 35 acre 14 hectares field 99 Phasels Wood was purchased by Scout Headquarters in 1937 and was opened on 30 May of that year when Sir Percy Everett planted an oak tree 100 Management of the site passed to Hertfordshire Scout County in 1987 101 In May 1991 a new climbing tower was opened at a cost of 117 500 at that time it was the tallest in England 102 In 1995 a further 10 acres 4 hectares were added giving access to the A41 Kings Langley By Pass 103 Well End Scout Activity Centre The centre is in the hamlet of Well End between Borehamwood and Shenley It has 5 acres 2 0 hectares of camping fields and 4 acres 1 6 hectares of woodland 104 Well End is the training centre for Hertfordshire Scouts and was opened on 3 June 1933 Lord Baden Powell later visited the site and planted a horse chestnut tree 105 Harmergreen Wood near Welwyn is 44 acre 18 hectare site with 15 camping glades set in ancient woodland and an 18 bed indoor facility 106 Lochearnhead Wild Country Centre in the Loch Lomond amp The Trossachs National Park in Scotland it is the former Lochearnhead railway station adapted to cater for up to 90 people as a base for adventurous activities in the hills 107 In 2015 the Hertfordshire County Scout Executive Committee decided not to renew the leases on Orchard Farm Wild Country Centre in Staffordshire and Coetmor Mill Wild Country Centre in North Wales because of escalating costs 108 All Hertfordshire Scout Association Activity Centres are members of the ASGC the Association of Scout and Guide Centres 109 In addition some smaller Scout campsites in Hertfordshire are operated by Scout Districts These include Lees Wood near Rickmansworth which has 7 acres 2 8 hectares of camping ground with 47 acres 19 hectares of woodland with a 28 bed pack holiday centre It is operated by Watford North District Scouts 110 Wymondley Wood Scout and Guide Centre near Willian has 4 acres 1 6 hectares of camp site with access to a 20 acre 8 hectare woodland conservation area and has a 42 bed building The centre was opened by George Purdy the Chief Scout and Jenny Leach the Chief Guide in May 2003 It is jointly operated by Letchworth and Baldock District Scout Council and Letchworth Garden City Guides 111 Norfolk edit There are a large number of Scout camp sites in Norfolk and the Scout Association County publishes a directory 57 These include Eaton Vale Scout and Guide Activity Centre 112 Two Mile Bottom Thetford Forest operated by Norfolk County Scouts Garvestone operated by Central Norfolk District An independent site which has been used by both The Scout Association and the Baden Powell Scouts Association is provided by the Mid Norfolk Railway at County School railway station 113 Suffolk edit There are a number of camp sites in Suffolk including Hallowtree Scout Camp near Ipswich 114 Herringfleet Scout Campsite Ashby 115 Gang Shows editColchester Gang Show 116 Billericay Wickford and Basildon Gang Show started in 1984 117 Cambridge Gang Show is an annual event organised by Cambridge District Scouts 118 Chelmsford Gang Show started in 1957 119 Ipswich Scouts and Guides Gang Show 120 Letchworth and Baldock District Gang Show 121 Peterborough Gang Show started in 1947 Celebrated 60th show in 2007 122 St Albans Scout amp Guide Gang Show started in 1980 123 Southend Gang Show started in 2011 124 Southend Scout and Guide Gang Show started in 1966 125 Thurrock Gang Show started in 1968 126 Harpenden amp Wheathampstead District Gang Show started in 1949 by Eric E Thair One of three Gang Shows currently running in Hertfordshire this is the longest continuously running Gang Show in the world as of their 2013 show the 2013 show will be the 64th consecutive annual run 127 See also edit nbsp Scouting portal Age groups in Scouting and Guiding Girlguiding Anglia Girlguiding Essex South East Scouting in Greater London Scouting in South East England Scouting in the East MidlandsReferences edit Cambridge University Scout and Guide Club SSAGO University of East Anglia Essex SSAGO Hertfordshire University Guides and Scouts 1st Bury St Edmunds Mayor s Own The First Troops PDF The Scout Association August 2006 Retrieved 21 February 2007 1st Southwold Scout GroupArchived April 18 2013 at the Wayback Machine 1st Southwold Scout Group HistoryArchived January 25 2016 at the Wayback Machine 1st Norwich Sea Scouts First Scout Troops Brittain Frank A brief history of Hertfordshire hertfordshirescouts org uk Hertfordshire Scouts Retrieved 23 March 2017 a b 21st World Scout Jamboree Matt Mills has been appointed to lead Scouting in the East of England Bedfordshire County Scout County Bedfordshire County Scout Network Bedfordshire Scout County Districts Archived from the original on 28 August 2008 Retrieved 31 August 2008 Bedford District Scout Council News Bedfordshire helps boost UK Scout numbers to highest total this century www bedfordshirescouts org uk Bedfordshire County Scouts Retrieved 10 July 2014 Cambridgeshire Scout County Freedom Of the City for Scouts Heraldry of Cambridgeshire Archived from the original on 22 September 2008 Retrieved 10 September 2008 Cambridgeshire Scout County Districts Join the adventure www cambridgeshirescouts org uk Cambridgeshire County Scout Council 2012 Retrieved 10 July 2014 CamJam 2002 CamJam 2006 CamJam2006 Activities We re Back CamJam2019 Essex Scout County Scouting centenary events in Chelmsford and District home of the 21st World Scout Jamboree a b Thriftwood Essex County Scout Council County Headquarters amp Training Centre Archived from the original on 13 October 2014 Retrieved 8 October 2014 Heraldry of Essex Archived from the original on 3 February 2007 Retrieved 10 September 2008 Essex Scout County Districts Basildon Scouts Braintree Scouts Brentwood Scouts Castle Point Scouts Chelmsford Scouts Colchester North Scouts Harlow amp District Scouts Maldon and East Essex Scouts Saffron Walden Scouts Southend West Scouts Thurrock Scouts Essex Scouts County Executive 2019 20 Essex Scouts Annual Review amp Accounts EIJ About eij org uk Essex Scouts and the Guide Counties of Essex West Essex North East and Essex South East 6 August 2016 Retrieved 23 March 2017 Essex International Jamboree 2008 Archived from the original on 13 September 2008 Retrieved 31 August 2008 EIJ 2016 Relive the Experience eij org uk Essex Scouts and the Guide Counties of Essex West Essex North East and Essex South East 6 August 2016 Retrieved 23 March 2017 Hertfordshire Scout County Heraldry of Hertfordshire Hertfordshire Scouts Gliding Days Archived from the original on 28 February 2009 Retrieved 12 February 2010 Hertfordshire Scouts at CGC Hemel Hempstead Scouts Stevenage Scouts Ware amp District Scouts County Review 2017 PDF www hertfordshirescouts org uk Hertfordshire County Scout Council Retrieved 5 January 2018 p 5 a b Norfolk Scout County Norfolk Scout Canoe Team Archived from the original on 7 February 2007 Retrieved 5 September 2008 Heraldry of Norfolk Districts Norfolk Scouts 14 November 2015 Archived from the original on 26 April 2020 Retrieved 26 April 2020 Refugees At Jamboree PDF Look and Learn 5 March 1960 p 1 col 2 Archived from the original PDF on 16 July 2011 via Wayback Machine NorJam2006 dates Archived from the original on 27 July 2011 Retrieved 9 September 2008 Norjam 2006 Diary bbc co uk 29 July 2006 Archived from the original on 20 August 2006 Retrieved 9 September 2008 Welcome to Norjam 2010 Subcamps NorJam 2010 22 December 2009 Archived from the original on 22 December 2009 Retrieved 8 August 2010 via Wayback Machine Wyllie Sophie 15 August 2018 Thousands of Guides and Scouts descend onto showground for international jamboree Eastern Daily Press Archived from the original on 16 August 2018 Retrieved 27 August 2018 NORJAM Update May 2022 Norfolk Scouts 20 May 2020 Archived from the original on 21 December 2021 Retrieved 26 May 2020 via YouTube Photo of XV580 at Norwich in Scouts livery About us Suffolk Scout County Heraldry of Suffolk Suffolk Scout County Districts Suffolk Scouts About Suffolk Scouts 2011 2012 Retrieved 10 July 2014 Fakenham Lancaster B P Air Scouts Four Feather B P Scouts 1st Dullingham and Setchworth B P Scouts Pathfinder Scout Association Archived 19 June 2008 at the Wayback Machine Rover Explorer Scout Association Archived 19 July 2008 at the Wayback Machine European Scout Federation British Association Iceni Province The British Boy Scouts History Bedfordshire Camp Sites Archived from the original on 9 June 2008 Retrieved 31 August 2008 The Leslie Sell County Scout Training and Activity Centre Archived from the original on 9 June 2008 Retrieved 31 August 2008 Jordans Close Scout Activity Centre Bedford District Scout Council 24 June 2012 Retrieved 25 September 2014 Essex Scout Camp Sites Archived from the original on 5 July 2008 Retrieved 5 September 2008 Thriftwood Scout Camp amp Activity Centre www thriftwood org uk Retrieved 23 March 2017 Belchamps Scout Activity Centre About Us www belchamps org uk Retrieved 24 March 2013 Recent News on Belchamps Scout Centre Archived from the original on 3 August 2008 Retrieved 5 September 2008 Skreens Park Campsite Archived from the original on 10 October 2008 Retrieved 23 October 2008 GigaCamp The camp for Scouts and Guides is coming to Essex in 2011 www essexscouts org uk Essex Scouts Retrieved 24 March 2017 Thorrington www essexscouts org uk Essex Scouts Retrieved 24 March 2017 Hertfordshire Scouts Activity Centres www hertfordshirescouts org uk Hertfordshire Scouts Retrieved 5 January 2018 Scouting Magazine December 1979 p 935 Scoutbase 1940 Archived from the original on 14 February 2010 Retrieved 3 July 2010 The Scout Magazine June 1940 issue p 162 North Mymms pillboxes part of the local WWII defences Scouting Magazine February 1971 page 84 The London Gazette 28 June 1976 Scouting Magazine July 1980 p 460 Maps Aerial View of Tolmners Scout Camp Site Stack Doug Phasels Wood Activity Centre Information Pack 2013 PDF www phaselswood org uk Retrieved 10 July 2014 Brittain Frank L 2008 Milestones of 100 Years of Hertfordshire Scouting Hertfordshire County Scout Council p 62 Brittain p 142 Brittain p 146 Brittain p 152 Our Activity Centres Well End www hertfordshirescouts org uk Hertfordshire County Scout Council Retrieved 10 July 2014 Brittain p 54 Harmergreen Wood What we offer www harmergreen org uk Retrieved 5 January 2018 Lochearnhead Hertfordshire Scouts Retrieved 5 January 2018 Walker Liz Wild Centres PDF Headlines December 2015 January 2016 7 8 Retrieved 5 January 2018 Association of Scout and Guide Centres Lees Wood About Us leeswood watfordnorthscouts org uk Watford North District Scout Council Retrieved 5 January 2018 The Wymondley Wood Site lbdscouts org uk Letchworth and Baldock District Scout Council Retrieved 5 January 2018 Eaton Vale Scout and Guide Activity Centre Archived from the original on 19 November 2008 Retrieved 5 September 2008 County School station camping field Norfolk Hallowtree Scout Camp Archived from the original on 22 September 2008 Retrieved 5 September 2008 Herringfleet Scout Campsite Archived from the original on 22 September 2008 Retrieved 5 September 2008 Colchester Gang Show Billericay Wickford and Basildon Gang Show Cambridge Gang Show Chelmsford Gang Show Archived from the original on 30 September 2008 Retrieved 5 September 2008 BBC Report on Ipswich Scouts and Guides Gang Show Letchworth and Baldock District Gang Show Peterborough Gang Show St Albans Scout amp Guide Gang Show Southend Gang Show Southend Scout and Guide Gang Show Thurrock Gang Show Harpenden amp Wheathampstead Scout Gang ShowExternal links editEssex Scouts Cambridgeshire Scouts Tolmers website Hertfordshire Scouts website Suffolk Scouts Norfolk Scouts Association of Scout amp Guide Centres website The Scout Association UK website East Of England Scouts East of England details Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Scouting in East of England amp oldid 1163951116 Hertfordshire, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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