MINI
GUIDE
13 September, Gilwell Park
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WELCOME TO REUNION 2017!
This weekend is the perfect opportunity to recharge
your Scouting batteries, to spend some quality time with
friends old and new, and to expand your horizons.
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CONTENTS
Welcome 3
General information 5
Whats on:
nn Friday 1 September 9
nn Saturday 2 September 10
nn Sunday 3 September 12
Workshops, Seminars and
Training Opportunities:
nn Friday September 14
nn Saturday 2 September 14
nn Sunday 3 September 24
The Lid: Commercial 30
Training ground 32
Adventure Trail 37
Activities 39
Masterclasses
nn Saturday 2 September 40
nn Sunday 3 September 41
Entertainment:
nn Friday 1 September 43
nn Saturday 2 September 44
nn Sunday 3 September 45
Food zone 47
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Event staff
While on duty, all Reunion staff will wear a distinctive
green scarf with a Gilwell axe and log design on the
back. If you need anything, please ask them. They will
be happy to help.
Indoor accommodation
Please note that residents of the Lodges have paid for
exclusive use of the kitchen/catering and wash/shower
room facilities. Campers are not permitted to use these
facilities at any time. The camper toilets and shower
facilities are shown on the map.
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Vehicles
Every opportunity is taken to reduce the number of
vehicles moving around the estate. All vehicles must
be parked in the Branchet Field car park and must not
be parked in any of the camping areas. Any vehicles
parked outside of this area will be removed.
Moving equipment
To maintain site safety, vehicles will not be permitted on
the campsites at any time during the event. Kit runs will
be organised where necessary. Please speak to a member
of the Traffic Management Team on site if kit runs are
required. Your full cooperation with the team during
this busy time is very much appreciated. Trolleys are also
available on request.
First aid
First aid assistance will be provided over the weekend.
The first aid point will be located at the centre of the
White House. If urgent first aid is required, please ask
a member of staff to radio for assistance.
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Rubbish and recycling
All rubbish on the site is recycled once collected. Please
place cans, bottles and cardboard in the recycling bins
located in the Camp Square, or in the other blue recycling
bins around the site.
Lost property
Any found items and all enquiries regarding lost property
should be referred to the Scout Adventures Reception.
Entertainment venues
Entry to the entertainment venues will only be granted if
you are wearing your lanyard. Under 18s must be wearing
the coloured wristbands given to you when you book in.
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Making the most of your time
This mini guide provides an overview of what is on offer
this weekend:
nn Event schedule
nn The Training Ground
nn Workshops, seminars and training opportunities
nn The Arena
nn The Lid
nn Adventure Trail
nn Activities
nn Entertainment
nn Food zone
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SATURDAY 2 SEPTEMBER: WHATS ON
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14:0014:45 Sainsburys Inclusive The Arena
Community Training
taster session
15:0016:00 Scout Band The Arena
15:15 Drinks reception FLAGS & International
Support Unit Rainbow
Caf Training
Ground
15:30 Ed Stafford Training Ground
Guest Speaker
17:0018:00 Roman Catholic Mass RC Chapel
17:3018:30 Anglican Eucharist Outdoor chapel
19:3001:00 The Queens Squiffy Essex Chase
Woggle Pub Open
19:3020:30 Campfire Large Campfire Circle
20:0000:00 Lid Bar Open The Lid
20:0023:30 Film Dreamgirls CIC Big Room 1
20:0000:00 Chill-out zone CIC Big Room 2
21:0023:00 Quiz Wolf Marquee
21:0000:00 Karaoke Essex Chase
21:0000:00 DJ and Live Band The Lid
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SUNDAY 3 SEPTEMBER: WHATS ON
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WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS AND
TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Friday
Saturday
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10.0010.45, Fox Marquee
Scouting for students
Whether youre a Scout off to University or College, or a
leader wanting to entice student volunteers, come and
see what the Student Scout and Guide Organisation
(SSAGO) can do for you!
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11:0011:45, Fox Marquee
Youth in adventure
How do we ensure that we can provide a youth-led,
adventurous programme, now and in the future?
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11:0011.45, CIC Room 2
Post 2018: How to make Scouting more diverse
and inclusive
How could Scouting become more diverse and
inclusive by 2023? Have your say!
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12:0012.45, CIC Room 2
Faith, beliefs and attitudes: spiritual development
in Scouting
Learn how to use dialogue as a tool to cross perceived
cultural/faith barriers in Scouting, ensuring your
provision is open to all.
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13:0013:45, Raven Marquee
Bringing reasonable adjustments to the Top Awards
Top Awards are open to everyone! Find out how making
reasonable adjustments enables those with additional
needs to become our top award holders.
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14:0014:45, CIC Room 2
Bringing international Scouting to the Explorers and
Scout Network.
Gain confidence and inspiration to develop exciting and
thought-provoking activities, especially for older sections.
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15:0015:45, CIC Room 1
Creating Safe Spaces: Online
Interactive workshop focussing on safeguarding best
practice for communicating online with young people,
via social media and other platforms. Content may
be upsetting.
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15:0015:45, Raven Marquee
Continuing the Scouting journey after 18
Navigating the options for those
turning 18 and beyond.
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16:1517:00, CIC Room 2
Scouts to Explorers: Continuing the adventure
Come along to find out about and share ways to
support Scouts with a smooth transition into the
Explorer Scout section.
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17:0020:00, CIC Room 2
Youth Commissioner forum
Networking for Youth Commissioners, and those wanting
to find out more.
Sunday
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10.0010.45, Fox Marquee
Scouting for students
Whether you are a Scout off to University or College, or a
leader keen to entice student volunteers, come see what
the Student Scout and Guide Organisation (SSAGO) can
do for you!
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11.0011.45, Baerlein Room White House
An introduction to gender identity
An introduction to non-binary gender identity; how best
to effectively support young people in Scouting, and
practically create a welcoming environment for all.
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11:0012:00, Panther Marquee
Regional Services Team
Looking at sustainability within your Group.
11:0011:45, Eagle Marquee
Visits Abroad
An introduction to the Visit Abroad process, and the
steps needed to plan a brilliant trip.
12:0012:45, Wolf Marquee
Embedding peer leadership
How to: support young people with developing their
leadership skills, through the use of peer systems such
as Patrols, Sixes and Lodges.
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THE LID: COMMERCIAL
Bath Scouts
Bath Scouts would like to welcome you to their campsite
and District HQ, based in this amazing world heritage city.
Community repaint
From outdoor flags and displays, to custom printed products
like bottles and bags, weve got just what you need to add a
splash of colour to your Scout Group, District or County.
JEKA
JEKA Holidays have specialised in European Youth Group
Travel for over 50 years. Talk to them about special offers
and packages, including travel, accommodation, food
provisions, and programme planning.
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TSA Fundraising team
Visit us next to BPs Caravan to get your hands on
the Official 2017 Christmas Appeal badges and cards,
and see the Promise Path.
Venture Aboard
Venture Abroad create international activity trips
for Scouts and other uniformed groups. Plan your
next adventure!
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TRAINING GROUND
A Million Hands
Join the Million Hands team and pick up ideas on how to
make a positive, tangible impact. Chat with representatives
from our charity partners, build links with local experts,
and collect engaging resources.
Bookbridge
Gain inspiration for running community impact projects
with Scouts Abroad and find out about our peer to peer
mentoring programme.
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Campsites Directory
Do you return to the same campsites year after year?
Looking to shake things up? Campsite Directory can help
you find a new favourite spot!
Dowsing
Dowsing is a life skill used for navigation, unveiling useful
information which is otherwise hidden from view. We
will be on the training ground showing how you can
incorporate this into your Scout Programme.
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Kindred Lodges Association
Freemasons with a common purpose to facilitate and
foster relationships with those who are or were involved
in Youth Work
Roverway 2018
Roverway 2018 is an incredible European adventure.
Hosted by Scouting Nederland, it involves over 3,000
16 to 22-year-olds from over twenty countries.
Scout Link
Find out how to take part in JOTA-JOTI - the largest
Scouting event in the world!
Scout Radio
Scout Radio is the National Active Support Unit for
broadcast radio. They will be broadcasting LIVE from Camp
Square all weekend.
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Student Scout and Guide Organisation (SSAGO)
Continue or begin your Scouting and Guiding journey
while at college or university! Whether you want to lead
a group in your community, or to attend adventurous
outdoor camps and international expeditions, you can do
it all through SSAGO! you can do it all through SSAGO!
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TSA Scout Grants Committee
Curious about funding available to support local Scouting?
Bear Nibbles
GO Outdoors
Kingswood Inspiring Learning
Macmillan Publishing
Merlin and Youth Fundays
Pets at Home
RAF
Tesco
UK Space Agency
Virgin Money Giving
CrossCountry
Beaver Bushcraft
NORJAM
Make Do Share
Travel places
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ADVENTURE TRAIL
DofE challenge
Push yourself out of your comfort zone on your own DofE
challenge or relive your expedition memories on our DofE
adventure. Find us on the adventure trail!
Linnet Clough
Linnet Clough return, with Dave the Wood Man and a
smoothie bar in tow!
Scout 4 x 4
Supporting Scouting in a 4x4 vehicle capacity, from
experience rides to logistical support, training and advice.
Scout Adventures
Delivering amazing adventures in the great outdoors.
Come and meet the team and learn about new centres,
courses and adventures for you to explore in 2018.
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ACTIVITIES
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MASTERCLASSES
Saturday
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Sunday
Friday
Western night
20:4500:00, The Lid
Come and join us at the Lid Bar for a dancefloor showdown!
Our DJ will be spinning Western-themed hits from
(20:4521:30), warming everyone up for our legendary Barn
Dance (21:3023:00), then returning for an hour of floorfillers
(23:000:00). Bring your Stetsons and cowboy boots!
Film
20:4523:00, CIC Room 2
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966,18)
Join us for this classic Western screening, complete with
Ennio Morricones iconic soundtrack.
Chill-out Zone
20:0000:00, CIC Room 1
Fancy a night in? Maximum relaxation awaits you in the
Chill-out zone!
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Saturday
Campfire
19:3020:30, Large Campfire Circle
Gather at the iconic Reunion campfire to sing and
socialise beneath the stars.
Live Music
21:0000:00, The Lid
Join us for a night of live Motown classics and
swingin DJ Sets. Dress to impress a splash of gold is
always welcome!
Karaoke
21:0000:00, Queens Squiffy Woggle Pub
ts time to wow the crowd at our karaoke bar!
Quiz
21:0023:00, Wolf Marquee
Assemble a team of eggheads for an evening of puzzles and
brainteasers from our infamous quizmaster, with prizes up for
grabs for the winning team!
Film
20:4523:00, CIC Seminar Room 2
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Dreamgirls (2006, 12)
Beyonc pays homage to The Supremes, in this biopic
musical masterpiece.
Chill-out Zone
20:0000:00, CIC Room 1
Fancy a night in? Head to our chill-out zone, where
maximum relaxation awaits.
Sunday
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FOOD
Saturday
Breakfast 07:3010:00
Lunch 12:0014:30
Dinner 17:0020:00
Sunday
Breakfast 07:3010:00
Lunch 12:0014:30
Reunion Costa
Friday 08:0020:00
Saturday 08:0020:00
Sunday 08:0015:00
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NOTES
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2018
79 September, Gilwell Park, Chingford
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