Welcome to the Scouting 2007 Section for Walton On The Hill

If you have any Stories, images and plans for activties to Celebrate next years Scouting Cententary, then drop an email to the web team and we will be happy to post it on this website!

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2007 Centenary

The Centenary year is near over. So we need your help, please send us any photo's you have of events and activities you have taken part in.

Weather they are district activities such as District Camp, Centenary Dance, Sunrise or group and section events. We want a record of all the great thing which have happened this year.

Send your images and any stories to andrew.parle@woth.co.uk

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Explorers At The World Scout Jamboree

This summer Harry and I were lucky enough to be Walton On The Hill’s representatives at the 21st World Scout Jamboree in Hylands Park, Essex. We were part of the 40 people in the Merseyside Contingent who were part of the 40,000 people at the Jamboree.

There was so much to do and see that it would fill this newsletter with every individual story about everything so we’ll just stick to some of our favourite parts.

A great part of the Jamboree was all the parties that we attended. On the opening night was the UK Contingent party where we saw Lemar and Liberty X perform. However on Sunrise Day there was a rumour of U2 performing. Instead we saw the tribute bands My Winehouse and Coolplay.

The activities that we took part it were also excellent. There was Trash, where we learnt about what we could do with our rubbish. There was Elements, where we learnt about the elements Fire, Wind, Water and Earth. There was also the faiths and beliefs zone where we learnt about all the different religions of the world.

To get to know people better we as a contingent created a hug toll, meaning that to go past people had to hug us. Everyone thought it was great fun, however because of the language barrier some people never understood what a hug was. So we decided to learn how to say hug in almost 15 languages.

We both had an absolutely brilliant time, a once in a lifetime experience with Scouts from all over the world. But we could not go to the World Jamboree without showing the world some Walton on the Hill traditions. So we played Sheriff with the Japanese, taught and sang ‘Their Aint No Flies on Us’ with the Portuguese and enjoyed Scouse with everyone in our Subcamp, a huge 2000 people. 

The friends we have made, the experiences we had are so amazing that you need to experience it yourself and we urge you to apply for the next Jamboree in Sweden 2011, because we already have.

We would both just like to say another huge big thank you to the District Executive who helped pay for the trip, so THANKS.

P.S: If any groups would like us to come and talk about the jamboree then please contact us at our Explorer meeting

Jack Roberts
WOTH Explorers

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Walton On The Hill Scouting Centenary Ball

22nd September 2007

On Sat 22nd, Walton On The Hill leaders gathered at Aintree Race Course to Celebrate 100 years of Scouting. Over 70 leaders of many ages, from past and present came together for this Black tie event. All the men had tuxes and black ties and the ladies came in ball gowns. Every one looked fantastic!

The leaders had a great time with fine food served over 3 courses, then live entertainment followed closely by a disco. The whole evening set in a brillant venue of Aintree race course which meant brillant views across the race course and beyond, as we were based on the second floor in the beechers suite in the Queen Mother stand

Thank you to everyone who attended and made the event a great sucess.

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Scouting Sunrise 1st August

On the 1st of August Scouters from around the district joined with the 2nd Walton On The Hill outside Walton Church, to renew there Promise to Scouting along with the 28 millions members around the world!

Following are messages from members of Scouting

I feel both elated and humble to be part of a Movement that historically has
meant so much to so many people and at the same time is growing year on year
to influence the world of tomorrow.

We have in our hands the tools to really make a difference to the lives of
countless numbers of people all over the world - witness the amazing sights
at the Jamboree and great coverage that the media have given to both that
event and the Sunrise celebrations.

I wish you and all your teams, groups, Districts and Groups the very best
that Scouting has to offer, and trust that between us we can live up to the
standards that BP set us all those years ago.

Rick Walker, CC Merseyside

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"The sun is rising on a new century of Scouting."

"When joining millions of other Scouts in the renewal of the Promise,
let us thank all those who made it possible for us to live the unique,
exciting and involving experience of Scouting, that started with our
Founder BP."

"We live in times of increasing disparities, world wide intolerance,
tensions and growing conflicts. Irresponsible life-styles and wild
consumerism are seriously putting our planet's environmental stability
at risk."  

"As citizens of the world, we have a responsibility."

"As Scouts, our duty is to actively engage in creating a better world."

"Let's be firmly guided by our common Promise and face the future with
optimism and courage."

"As sisters and brothers, recognising in every human being a friend,
whatever his or her beliefs or situation, let's devote all our energies
to building Peace."

Eduardo Missoni, Secretary General of the World Organization of the
Scout Movement

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"Hello, I'm Peter Duncan - Chief Scout of the United Kingdom."

"I hope you're all as excited as I am about being part of an event that
I think is unique in human history - the gathering together of young
people of nearly every nation on earth, in celebration of one hundred
years of one worldwide organisation."

"By being part of Scouting, you are helping young people sow the seeds
of a future harvest of peace and harmony. You are helping young people
understand their relationship to the planet they live on, to conserve
and protect it for future generations. And, as equally as important as
all that, you are helping young people enjoy the laughter and spirit of
adventure that Scouting stands for."

"So, whoever you are, wherever you are, I hope that the friends that you
meet and the times that you have will stay with you for the rest of your
life."

"Have a great time!"

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In a world where young people are taught to kill and torture fellow
human beings and to have no regard for others or their cultures, the
World Jamboree brings together over 40,000 young people and their
Leaders from all corners of the Globe and shows that young people, with
the right guidance and direction can live in harmony as the citizens,
leaders and, dare I say, politicians, of the future.
I hope that these young people look back on this time and carry forward
the message of peace and tolerance in their future lives and careers and
help to make a difference.

Chris Creelman
Regional Commissioner North West of England 

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District Centenary Camp 2007

Well the camp is now over and I'm sure everyone had a fantastic time! If you have any pictures from the event please send them in and we will get them posted as soon as possible! Thanks to everyone who attended!

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Download here a 2007 Walton On The Hill District Letter head, you can change the details for your own Scout Group. This template could be used for letters about events happening over 2007

Click here to start download

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Have you got your Join in Centenary Knecker? These kneckers can be worn from now and right through 2007. You can buy them from Tawd Vale our county campsite or buy them on line at the Scout Shop click here to go there website!

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52 weeks of Centenary adventure

Join-in-Centenary is a year-long programme of month-by-month activities for all Members of Scouting. In September 2006 specially prepared packs were sent out - one specific to each Section, helping Leaders provide a busy and exciting year of activity for their Scouts.

The programme will take you on a journey that helps you and your Scouts explore adventure, international friendship, community and the environment among other themes. Join-in-Centenary is also totally interactive, allowing it to be adapted to suit local needs, local priorities and activities.

What to expect

Join-in-Centenary provides ideas for your regular Section meetings, you should have enough good quality activities to bring young people into Scouting and to supplement your existing programme. Not every Member across the United Kingdom will be able to attend the 21st World Scout Jamboree so use this resource to bring the Jamboree experience to your weekly meeting.

Each month also contains information about the key dates and events that are happening during that month. You will find the dates of Centenary events that are being planned nationally and festivals that you may wish to link with your programme.

How do I get my copy?

Hard copies of the Join-in-Centenary booklets, wallcharts and stickers have been mailed to each Section, via Group Scout Leaders, District Commissioners and County/Area Commissioners. Make sure you ask your relevant line manager for your Section's copy. You can also choose to download the programme content from the national 2007 website at http://www.scouts.org.uk/jic/ , either as a complete document or for the relevant Centenary month. Extra support for the programmes is available on the website, in the form of printable resources and internet links.

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Scouting started in 1907, with an experimental camp on Brownsea Island in the UK for 20 boys from a wide variety of social backgrounds.

Today, Scouting is a million times bigger than when it first started. It involves girls and boys, men and women from every race, religion and culture, and nearly every country in the world.

In 2007, Scouting celebrates its worldwide Centenary. This is an opportunity to promote the values, benefits and achievements of Scouting to the world, and also for the millions of Scouts around the world to make a real difference to the lives of others through their Centenary activities.

The 100 years of Scouting Celebration is now coming to a close. We hope you enjoyed the activities, camps and new friends you made. Let looked forward to 2008 and the next 100 years.

If you have any stories or pictures from 2007 please send them in!

www.scouts.org.uk/2007

Its here lets celebrate!

Click here to access this great online National resource for all your 2007 centenary needs

Out Now : An Official History of Scouting
A 200 page deluxe world history of Scouting is due to be published in October 2006 by Hamlyn. Lavishly illustrated, it will be a hardback coffee table style publication of approximately 70,000 words.

"Its really interesting, with lots of stories that Ive never heard of" Andrew Parle 12th WOTH

Click here to order your copy

Alternatively to borrow a copy please contact the website team by clicking here