West Sussex Scouts World Jamboree 2015 - Prime Minister's message

UK Prime Minister David Cameron sends a message to the UK World Jamboree contingent.
Click the link -  Prime Minister David Cameron's message

West Sussex Scouts World Jamboree 2015 News

7 Explorer Scouts and 1 adult leader from Horsham Scout District are attending the World Jamboree 2015 in Japan.
Follow their adventures on the @Yewnity Twitter and facebook links by clicking below.

West Sussex Scout Jamboree Contingent News

Jamboree 2015 Japan

Tony Tunnell Jamboree Contingent Leader writes;

With just 8 days to go before we fly out to Japan, interest in the unit is growing and there have been several articles in local papers and the radio.

Please let us know if you see any so we can share with others.

After 2 years of preparation, we are ready and we are really looking forward to the experience we are going to have whilst out in Japan.

If you would like to follow our journey, our “less restricted” Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/groups/westsussex2015/ will be where we post to from 23rd July to 11th August, so if you are not a member, please do request to join as soon as possible so you don’t miss out on any important updates.

If the participants are taking mobile phones, we are also asking them to post to this page so that everyone back in West Sussex has a more rounded view of what we are all getting up to.

We also have a twitter feed @Yewnity which you are welcome to follow if you use this social media instead.

We seem to have created a National Competition between units to see how quickly the unit can get into a group photo position – I think we currently hold the record at 12 seconds, but there are other units hot on our heels so we are going to have to practise more.

At our last meeting at Lodge Hill, all the young people wrote some quotes to be used by the HQ Media people. Here are just some of them…..

"It was Streamside where we started working as a team rather than just individuals” - Streamside was our second camp in July 2014

“It doesn’t matter if you’re talking about the preparation, the camping or the Young People; it’s all been awesome”

“I can’t wait to make new friends and connect with them online when I get back”

“I’m really excited for HoHo, learning about a new culture and seeing what they do"

May I thank you for all your support over the last two years. It has been such an exciting journey and we still have the big adventure to come.

Yis

Tony, Linda, Pyro and Jess

World Jamboree 2015 - Newsletter #5

World Scout Jamboree 2015 - fundraising

Horsham Weald Jamboree Contingent
Megan, Ross, Nick, Annabel

Members of the Horsham Weald Scout District Jamboree contingent held another fundraisng event on Saturday 27th Sepetmber.
The bingo and auction was well attended by supporters and members of the contingent. More than £1000 was raised.

Thanks to everyone who worked so hard to make the event a success.

World Scout Jamboree - 2015 Fundraising

The Horsham Weald Jamboree 2015 contingent are holding a Bingo and Auction on Saturday 27th September at 5th/10th Scout HQ.

Tickets £10 including fish and chips supper.

Contact Mandy Longdon on mandy@longrock.me.uk 

Horsham Weald Scouts Jamboree Pedal

Members of the West Sussex 23rd World Scout Jamboree contingent from Horsham Weald District pedaled with support from friends and parents part way to Japan today.
They set up 7 turbo trainers and together clocked up more 600 miles.
Each member of the contingent had sponsors for the distance covered.

Megan and Scott are part of the team - they explained what they have been doing to the Distroct Commissioner for Scouts in Horsham Weald.

If you would like to make a contribution to help Horsham Weald Scouts attend the World Jamboree in Japan next year or would like to find out more about volunteering for Scouts please contact Peter Scofield District Commissioner Horsham Weald Scouts by e-mail to dcweald@gmail.com or click this link Horsham Weald Scouts Want To Join page

Bag packing at Sainsburys to raise funds for Jamboree 2015

Scouts and Explorer Scouts attending the World Jamboree in Japan next year were bag packing at Sainsburys in Horsham today supported by leaders, parents and freinds from their Scout Groups.

Nick Bird who has been selected to attend the Jamboree explains what they were doing;

Horsham Weald Scouts say why they are bag packing in Sainsnburys;

If you would like to make a contribution to help Horsham Weald Scouts attend the World Jamboree in Japan next year or would like to find out more about volunteering for Scouts please contact Peter Scofield District Commissioner Horsham Weald Scouts by e-mail to dcweald@gmail.com or click this link Horsham Weald Scouts Want To Join page

3 Peaks Jamboree Challenge - WSJ 2015 5Th10th Horsham Scouts

 The Challenge

Megan Longdon (15) an Explorer Scout with Europa Explorer Scout Unit, Horsham Weald Scout District will be taking on the tough challenge of scaling the three highest peaks of the UK: Ben Nevis 1344m (29th July) Scotland, Scafell Pike 978m (30th July) England, Snowdon 1085m (31st July) Wales,.

The climbs will be completed over 3 days and may have the occasional surprise thrown in. 

Megan will be supported by a team consisting of Julia (15) another member of Europa ESU, and brother Dylan (13) from 5th /10th Horsham Scouts. 

Dad Simon, mum Mandy and sister Holly also from 5th/10th Horsham Weald Scouts plan to join for some of the treks

The Charity

Megan has been selected to attend the 23rd World Scout Jamboree in Japan in 2015 as part of the UK contingent fees fund individual costs and help youths from LDC's to attend. In Japan, cross-cultural learning,looking at the environment, development, human rights, health, science and technology. A peace programme culminating in a trip to Hiroshima. Working closely with the local community. It is an extraordinary experience for everyone involved, providing them with something that will stay with them for life, as well as building strong ties with Scouts from other countries.

The Training

If only....... Hikes and cycle rides have been completed to prepare. Box Hill in Surrey was a good place to get used to the gradients. 

How can you help?

The following link to Mountain Warehouse is a Three Peaks Challenge competition to receive votes. The majority voted link will receive £5000 which Megan would put straight in to the Jamboree and give back the money donated by 5/10. It’s easy to vote but we need a few hundred votes to win.

Mountain Warehouse 3 Peaks Challenge - vote for Megan

The link below is to the 5/10 Virgin Just Giving site where Megan has a page for people to donate money for her climbing the Three Peaks.

To sponsor Megan click here 

Jamboree 2015 - Sponsored Cycle

23rd World Jamboree Fundraising

Summer 2015 will see thousands of Scouts from around the world gather to go to the 23rd Scout World Jamboree. 

A contingent of 36 Scouts and 4 Leaders from Scout Groups across the West Sussex  will head off to Japan in August 2015. In Horsham 7 young people and 1 adult have been selected to join the contingent. The Horsham Scouts now have just eighteen months to plan and run a series of fund raising activities.
Prices have risen considerably in the last sixty six years. The 1947 Jamboree in France cost £17 per member. The challenge for each member is to raise £3000.
The Scouts are all under the age of eighteen and will be balancing fundraising with their school or college work and other commitments, while also fitting in required Jamboree training sessions at weekends and evenings.
When they reach Japan, the Scouts will take part in a series of events encouraging cross-cultural learning. Along with looking at the environment, development, human rights, health, science and technology, there is a peace programme culminating in a trip to Hiroshima. They will be reaching out to and working closely with the local community. The Scouts will be representing the best of Horsham and bringing back their knowledge to our community. It is an extraordinary experience for everyone involved, providing them with something that will stay with them for life, as well as building strong ties with Scouts from other countries. 
In addition to raising money for the trip, they must take small, easy to pack items with them. It is a Japanese tradition to offer a gift to whoever they meet. We have been very fortunate that local printers, J R Print, will provide 100 business cards for each participant, but we would still welcome additional offers to help. In a country where respect and tradition is important, we want our young representatives to shine. 
The Scouts are aware of their responsibilities; they will represent the best of Horsham by doing ‘Their Best’. The next eighteen months will see them and their families working hard and making sacrifices to make the most of this golden opportunity.
However they do need support, be it donations of  resources, services or money. Whatever you can do to help, we would very much welcome your support.
Jamboree contingent members
Horsham Weald District – Nicholas Bird (1^st Shipley Scout Troop), Annabel Light (Pegasus Explorer Scout Unit), Megan Longdon (Europa Explorer Scout Unit), Ross McKay (1^st St Leonards Forest – Powell Troop). Linda Barker (1^st Cowfold Scout Group – Adult Leader)
Horsham West District – Jordan Levey & Izzy Lofts (1st Slinfold Scout Troop), Dominic Sayers (1st Rudgwick)

To find out how you can help please contact:

Peter Scofield

District Commissioner – Horsham Weald Scout

Dcweald@gmail.com