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Members of the UK's Scout Association who wish to continue with their involvement whilst living in Europe are always welcome to join the Scout Groups which are part of BSWE. These groups, located where there are large British communities in Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, France, Italy and, of course, Germany.
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We are always on the look out for existing leaders but would equally be delighted to welcome new members to the Association whether a young person or an adult.
Scouting is a worldwide, values based, educational movement. The World Scout Movement began in the United Kingdom in 1907 with an experimental camp on Brownsea Island, Dorset. During the week-long camp, Robert Baden-Powell and a small party of boys put into practice his ideas for training young people in responsible citizenship. In August the following year, the first official Scout Camp was held at Humshaugh, near Hexham , Northumberland.
Today there are well over 28 million members in over 216 countries and territories and the Movement is still growing. Scouting is very much alive and kicking in British Forces Germany. Scout Groups are in most major garrisons from Fallingbostel to Elmpt and beyond. There are many more youngsters on waiting lists who would also like to join if only we had the leaders. Nonetheless, we always welcome new members.
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Could you be a leader or do you have a skill to offer young people? Training is available; all it needs is some of your spare time. The rewards are a deep sense of satisfaction that you have helped and influenced the future of some youngsters who quite possible would never ever be given such a start in life. |
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For those with less time to give there are many other opportunities for you to help our young people. Please get in touch.
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If you really can take on some responsibility why not contact David Haigh on MG Civil 02161-550824. David is the BSWE Administrator for Scouting in British Scouts Western Europe including Germany District. He can also be contacted by e-mail on skip2399@aol.com. Please give it a try; you could just possibly influence the lifestyle of a youngster who is just starting to turn to the undesirable things in life; all that is needed is your help.
Whether you are an adult who would like to give some of your time or a young person who would like to be a part of the Scouting experience, David can put you in touch with the local group in your area. |
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