International
We expect that all Scouts, Explorer Scouts and Network members will have regular opportunities to experience International Scouting and to encourage this there was another County expedition to the World Scout Centre in Kandersteg in Switzerland in summer 2010, with over 600 people attending. The next trip in August 2013 is now being planned - see the side bar for more details.
For Cub Scouts why not take advantage of the Venture Abroad trips to Disneyland Paris?
If you are planning a group tour in the future but would like to get some inspiration first, why don't you look at Venture Abroad.
GLMW are regular participants in World Scout Jamborees, the last was the 22nd in Sweden in Summer 2011.
Click here for more information on International Scouting.
Follow the link for the latest information on International Opportunities.
Read the details of the International Links scheme here.
We have put together a list of useful international websites to help you deliver the international, global and environmental aspect of your programme.
INTERNATIONAL INFORMATION
Please see the file attached for more information. "International Essentials".
INTERNATIONAL UPDATES
Headquarters regularly issue updates giving International Scouting information. The latest one is attached below.
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
| International Essentials 2010 | 4.74 MB |
| International Children's Peace Prize Newsletter 1 | 1.83 MB |
| International Updates - October 2011 | 191.6 KB |
Recent International News
23rd World Scout Jamboree Japan 2015
By Robert May on 11th May 2012, 11:37amWe have begun the process to select the UK Contingent Leader for the 23rd World Scout Jamboree taking place in Japan in 2015.
The 23rd World Scout Jamboree is a world Scouting event for young people aged between 14 and 18. It will be staged during July and August 2015.
International Rover Week
By Robert May on 11th May 2012, 11:30amInternational Rover Week 2012 – for those aged between 18 and 30.
From 12th to 18th August.
What can you expect?
Greeting the Commonwealth
By John Latchford on 29th Apr 2012, 9:29amThe Scout Association organised the Commonwealth Scout Forum, to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee; with Network age Scouts from Commonwealth countries invited to meet up at Gilwell.
Adults from GLMW, Surrey and Hertfordshire counties formed a Welcoming party at Heathrow airport to meet participants on 26th April; the flights were in two groups – early morning and early afternoon, spread over 4 Terminals.
Registration opens for Kandersteg 2013
By Phil Power on 4th Feb 2012, 8:41pmFollowing the great success of our previous expeditions, we’re off to Switzerland in 2013 when Kandersteg is our destination once again. Located high in the Bernese Oberland, Kandersteg hosts the world’s only International Scout Centre. This unique Centre set amidst spectacular scenery, close to Interlaken and Bern, offers some amazing opportunities for your young people.
Registration for the expedition is now open, the registration form for the expedition is available online here. There is lots more information available on the main expedition page, or the registration pages.
World Scout Moot
By Robert May on 26th Jan 2012, 3:27pmThe Moot is a world scouting event for 18 to 25 year olds and will take place in Canada between 8 and 18 August 2013.
If you wish to apply to be a member of the Management Team, please visit the contingent management team vacancy page.
The application deadline is 12 noon on Monday 20 February 2012. If you have any questions, please contact UK contingents manager Jon Bell on 020 8433 7162 or email uk.contingent@scouts.org.uk
We will not be opening registrations for participants or IST members until early summer but you can register your interest now at www.scouts.org.uk/moot
Kind regards
Toby Parsons,
UK contingent leader
14th World Scout Moot
New 6 - 25 Programme Team
By Nick Varney on 11th Jan 2012, 12:51amDear All
ACC Beavers - Jane Sanguy continues to build on her excellent work to date in leading our work in the Beaver Section.
ACC Cubs - Alison Oakley joins the County Team to take the ACC Cubs role, which has been vacant for some time. Alison is, among other things, a CSL with the 7th Heston in TGU.
ACC Scouts - Matt Young joins the County Team to take over the vacant ACC Scouts role. Matt is currently the ADC Scouts for Stanmore and District.
ACC for 14 to 25 - Richard Williams joins to look after Explorers and Scout Network in one portfolio, Richard is currently an AESL in Uxbridge and works with the County Hill Walking team.
ACC Young Leaders - Martin 'Rabbit' Raby joins to support the Young Leader programme across the county, he is an AESL in TGU and was recently an Assistant Unit Leader to the 22nd World Scout Jamboree in Sweden.
I look forward to working closely with this newly expanded team over the coming months as we see Scouting in GLMW go from strength to strength.
Kandersteg 2013
By Phil Power on 10th Dec 2011, 1:53pmTake your Scouts or Guides on the adventure of a lifetime !
Following the great success of our previous expeditions, we’re off to Switzerland in 2013 when Kandersteg is our destination once again. Located high in the Bernese Oberland, Kandersteg hosts the world’s only International Scout Centre. This unique Centre, set amidst spectacular scenery close to Interlaken and Bern, offers some amazing opportunities for your young people.
When and Who?
The expedition will run from 19th to 30th August 2013, and is intended for Scouts, Explorer Scouts, Scout Network, Active Support, Guides and Senior Section - if our previous expeditions are anything to go by we expect that over 500 will attend! There are also opportunities for Leaders and Helpers to join the expedition staff.
Is it for us?
The great thing for Leaders is that there’ll be helping hands from experienced staff all along the way - from making the site bookings (which we already have) through to arranging the transport and food. We can take the fear out of International expeditions for you. Who knows, Kandersteg 2013 may be only the first of many International experiences for your group. For further information please contact pauldickson@glmwscouts.org.uk or take a look at the expedition website http://glmwscouts.org.uk/kandersteg2013
Staff team
We wish to recruit some new members (especially young ones) to the organising team. Do you know anyone who can help to make this one of the highlights in the life of our County? We would prefer those who are part of the organising team to have a sound knowledge of their subject and a desire to give young people an expedition to remember, but if you are willing to learn we would also be happy to hear from you.
Take a look at our advert for members of the staff team, or our staff webpage to find out more about the roles. If you are interested in joining the team, or know of someone you think would be really great at one of the roles please contact pauldickson@glmwscouts.org.uk
Paul R Dickson - Expedition Director
ROVERWAY
By Paul Spencer on 18th Nov 2011, 11:20amJoin the UK Scout Contingent; register your interest via www.scouts.org.uk/roverway, on Facebook or Twitter.
23rd World Scout Jamboree
By Paul Spencer on 26th Oct 2011, 10:40pmInternational Opportunities Days
By Phil Power on 23rd Oct 2011, 6:55pm