All Events
District Coffee Morning
We have partnered up with Out of Office Coffee to offer a monthly District coffee morning for all volunteers (including prospective volunteers) in Brent District to get out of the scout hut and enjoy a coffee (other beverages available) and a chat.
St. George's Day Parade & Promise Renewal
Our founder, Lord Baden-Powell, designated St. George as the patron saint of Scouting as he set a good example of faith, courage and perseverance. Scouts from around the world will renew their promises on this day and remind themselves of what it means to be a scout, a member of the largest youth movement in the world. It is an expectation that all young people will make every effort to attend this event.
It is also our opportunity to celebrate everything our members have achieved during the year, and we present awards to our youth and adult members.
Programme
14:00: Arrival
Groups to Muster at the South end of Wembley Park Boulevard. Once parents/guardians have dropped off young people, they should proceed to Olympic Way to watch the parade.
14:30: The Parade will start at 2:30 pm sharp!
The parade will process North on Wembley Park Boulevard, turning right onto Engineers Way, then left onto Olympic Way and finishing at Olympic Square. The Parade will take approximately 20 minutes.
14:50: Parade Dismissed
Groups and families walk to Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill
15:00: Award & Promise Renewal Ceremony
Flag Ceremony
Live Music from our Youth Members
Youth Member Awards
Adult Service Awards
Promise Renewal
16:15: Refreshments
After the ceremony, refreshments will be served.
17:00: Departure
Muster Point
Ceremony Location
Parade
Group will parade in order, with the youngest section first, i.e. beavers, followed by cubs, then scouts and then Explorers. It is up to the discretion of the Squirrel & Beaver Scout Leaders, along with the Group Scout Leaders, if they wish their Squirrels & Beavers to parade.
Full uniform is required for the parade. Coats should only be worn if it is raining or below 8ºC, and therefore young people should wear layers (i.e. thermal vest) underneath their uniform. Gloves are recommended; however, hats are not permitted.
Everyone is reminded that we will be on public display and that our conduct should reflect this.
Talking on parade should be restricted to the control of members. Smoking is not permitted, nor is the wearing of AirPods or headphones, etc.
Parade Order
District Flags
Union - Chandos ESU
St. George - 35th Willesden
Beavers - 8th Kenton
Cubs - 3rd Kingsbury
Scouts - 37th Willesden
Explorers - Apex ESU
Network
35th Willesden
37th Willesden + Nomad ESU
2nd Kingsbury + Chandos ESU
3rd Kingsbury
3rd Sudbury
7th Wembley + Apex ESU
8th Kenton + Dragon ESU
10th Willesden
11th Willesden
12th Willesden
20th Willesden
23rd Willesden
25th Willesden
27th Willesden + Voyager ESU
28th Willesden + Pioneer ESU
Full Uniform
| undefined | Top | Bottom |
|---|---|---|
| Squirrel | Red crew neck sweatshirt | |
| Beaver | Turquoise crew neck sweatshirt | |
| Cub | Dark Green crew neck sweatshirt | |
| Scout | Teal green long sleeved shirt or blouse; | Navy blue activity trousers, or smart navy blue skirt; with scout belt & buckle |
| Explorer | Beige long sleeve short sleeve shirt or blouse | Navy blue activity trousers, or smart navy blue skirt; with scout belt & buckle |
| Adult | Stone long sleeve or short sleeve shirt, or blouse | Navy blue activity trousers, or smart navy blue trousers, or smart navy blue skirt; with scout belt & buckle |
Invested members should wear appropriate group or district scarf with a woggle.
We request that Squirrels, Beavers & Cubs wear blue trousers, although these are not required as part of our official uniform.
We request that everyone wears black or brown shoes.
Flag Barears
Groups, as identified above, are responsible for selecting a member of their group to carry district flags.
Group flags should be brought and carried by a member selected by the group.
Leader Information
Youth Award Notifications
Please fill in the notification form if leaders have awarded any top awards to young people between 1st April 2024 and 31st March 2025.
Notification Deadline: 12th April 2025
Patrol Challenge 2025
Applications are sought from patrols from Scout Troops and Explorer Scout Units within the District of Brent to compete in the annual Patrol Camping Challenge.
The Patrol of the Year competition will consist of a standing patrol camp from Friday, 4th July 2025, to Sunday, 6th July 2025. Patrols will compete against each other (regardless of troop/unit membership) to prove to the judges that they are best. All aspects of the patrol’s activity will be judged with an emphasis on the following:
Skills
Team-work
Leadership
The cost of the camp (covering the campsite, activities (inc. archery & rifles), and judging arrangements, but not equipment or food) will be £20 per attendee (i.e. £120 for a patrol of 6).
Booking Deadline: TBC
Trophies and Pennants
There will be five trophies up for grabs during the weekend:
Best Newcomer Award for a patrol with no one that has taken part before.
The Brent District Scouts Patrol of the Year Trophy
The Brent District Explorer Scouts Patrol of the Year Trophy
The Brent District Scouts Cookery Competition Trophy
The Brent District Scouts Archery Trophy
The Brent District Scouts Rifle Trophy
Pennants (small flags) will be awarded graded A, B and C based on point scoring for display at future District events.
Basic requirements
Patrols are expected to bring all equipment required (equipment option available). In terms of tents:
Sleeping tent(s) (may be of any type, but a maximum of three are permitted, and boys and girls must have separate tents for sleeping in).
Store tent (must be separate from the sleeping tent, large enough for all food and equipment whilst not in use, and must allow sufficient ventilation).
Dining shelter (must be distinct from the store tent and be of sufficient size to allow the whole Patrol to sit under it).
NB toilet tents are not required.
Patrols are expected to bring all food required, store it properly and prepare all items on site (no pre-cut vegetables etc.). Alcohol is not permitted, even as an ingredient. Judges will inspect all food and remove any that is out of date (even if it has been frozen).
Gas appliances must be in good order. Any deemed unsafe by the judges will be removed.
Alter fires will be provided (No ground fires are allowed). NB firewood is available, but provided kindling is recommended.
Camp gadgets are not judged as a subject in their own right but do contribute to overall site development. Well-constructed camp gadgets, made using traditional Scouting techniques, are therefore likely to attract higher marks during the judging of the site. Gadgets should be constructed on-site, but wood may be brought to site already cut to size. No live wood can be cut at the campsite. Patrols are advised to bring all the gadget wood that they may require.
Axes and saws must have appropriate covers and must only be used by scouts with adequate safety knowledge.
Sheath knives are permitted on camp but must be legal (i.e. blade no longer than 7 cm). They must be used properly and sheathed when not in use. Contravention of this rule will result in confiscation of the knife until the end of the camp when it will be returned to the Scout Leader. It is strongly advised that clasp knives are brought in preference to sheath knives.
Mobile phones may not be brought to camp.
Wet pits must not be dug. Rubbish disposal will be available, but the patrols must provide sacks.
All patrol members should ideally be in the same patrol within their troop/unit. If this is not possible, they should all be from the same troop/unit; if not, two troops may enter a joint patrol.
Patrols must be of 5, 6 or 7 people.
Serious misdemeanours will result in the home contact being called to arrange immediate collection of individuals or the whole Patrol.
A quiz will be issued to all patrols on arrival. The quiz is to be handed in by 11.00 Sunday for judging.
Example timetable
NB On-arrival patrols will be given individual timetables, which will provide bespoke times for some judged aspects to ensure that judges get to all areas.
Friday 30th June 2023
17.00-20.00 - All patrol members in full uniform (POR rule 10.7 and 10.11). Patrol to report to the judging area for allocation of pitch and inspection (judged).
All equipment is to be loaded to the ‘technical space’ immediately adjacent to the allocated pitch. Nothing can be moved into the pitch itself until all adult helpers. have left the site completely. Set up a standing camp.
20.00 – all parents/supporters to have left the site
20.00 – Patrol Leaders briefing (APL to take charge)
22.00 lights out
Saturday 1st July 2023
07.00 – rise, wash and breakfast
07.00-10.00 – site development. Judges will award points for thoughtful development of the pitch. Think about fences, gates, gadgets to assist with cooking, cleaning etc.
10.00 – flag break (uniform tops only)
10.00-12.00 – judged inspection of pitches. This will cover tents, cooking areas, stores, site set up, gadgets etc.
12.30 Lunch
13.30-17.00 – bases – each patrol will be given a timetable detailing which base they are doing and when. Bases will include navigation, canvas ridge tent pitching, hiking tent pitching and pioneering. Patrols will be judged on senses, i.e. hearing, sight, smell, touch, memory and taste.
18.00 – Dinner – the highest scoring patrol will win the trophy. The points will also be included in the overall trophy. This should be a three-course meal with judging considering presentation, cooking and preparation. Scouts can cook this on gas or alter fire, Explorer Scouts must cook this on an alter fire. Total budget must be no greater than £5 per scout – receipts must be provided to the judges.
19.30-20.00 – Patrol Leaders Council (APL to take charge)
20.30-22.30 – campfire – hot beverages and a snack will be included – bring a mug and plate.
23.00 Lights out
Sunday 2nd July 2023
07.00- Rise, wash and breakfast
09.30 – Flag break and Scouts Own (full uniform – judged)
10.00-11.00 – final bases – as detailed in individual timetable
11.00-12.00 – judged inspection of pitches
12.30 – lunch and strike camp – all packed up equipment and belongings are to be neatly piled up in the technical area outside the pitch. Adult helpers cannot enter the site until after the 14.15 inspection.
14.15 – judged inspection of the vacant pitch
15.00-16.00 – presentation of trophies and pennants (adult helpers are welcome to attend for this)
16.00 – scouts depart.
Kandersteg Expedition 2025
Located high in the Bernese Oberland of Switzerland, Kandersteg hosts the world’s only International Scout Centre.
The trip to Kandersteg offers many opportunities for all Scouts. Whilst it is an ideal time to provide challenge and adventure for the older Scouts, it is also a great experience for younger Scouts too; who rarely get a chance to take part in international Scouting events on this scale.
The Kandersteg Expedition is for Scouts, Explorer Scouts, Network Scouts and Scouters aged 12 and over, be it relaxing in idyllic surroundings, or for the more energetic there are numerous activities available - Swimming, Bowling, Cycling, White Water Rafting, A Hike up the Mountains or a Stroll to the Village, a ride on the Cable Cars the views are beautiful.
There is a boat that takes you across the lakes from Thun to Speiz. The biggest bonus of all is the opportunity to discover a warm, friendly international environment in one of the most beautiful countries.
Greater London Middlesex West
The county will be taking the main strain of organising this International event. They have been coordinating this expedition since 1960’s and every four years set up a solid framework for Groups and Districts to attend. To date, they have over 700 members interested from across the County. Many members of the team have a great deal of experience from previous expeditions and plans since early this year have already started proceeding.
Brent District Contingent
We would like to seize this opportunity and take a large contingent of Scouts, Explorers, Network, Leaders and supporters from Brent District on an International Experience to Kandersteg. For some, it may be the chance of a lifetime to camp at the only World Scout Centre. Explore the breathtaking scenery and at the same time, work to gain International Friendship. For others hopefully, it will be the start of many International experiences and be able to springboard from this experience into planning their own International experiences for the years to come. It is also a chance for the District to come together coordinate and formulate a Leadership team to mirror the County and organise the District Contingent.
Expedition Fees
Scouts (12 - 14 only): £1,500
Explorer Scouts (14 - 18): £1,750
Scout Network (18 - 25): £1,750
Adult Leaders: £1,000
Ages are those at the time of travel.
This fee includes:
The Expedition, including all travel and food costs
Two pre-event camps, a one-night in 2024 and a two-night in 2025
Two pre-event activities (day or evening)
T-shirt, badge and necker
Access Fund
Fundraising
We will be undertaking fundraising activities in the run-up to the expedition including cake sales and supermarket bag packing. Depending on the success of the fundraising we may be able to add additional activities or reduce the fees.
Payment Schedule
Payments will be 15 monthly payments from March 2024 to May 2025.
Scouts (12 - 14 only): £100
Explorer Scouts (14 - 18): Initial £140, then 14 payments of £115
Scout Network (18 - 25): Initial £140, then 14 payments of £115
Adult Leaders: Initial £68, then 14 payments of £63 (£50 already paid with registration)
Extra Costs
In addition to the expedition cost you will need spending money for occasional expenses and souvenirs. We recommend using a prepaid currency card rather than cash.
Travel & Transport
The County is negotiating with both BA and Swiss Air for seats on morning flights from Heathrow and London City to Zurich and Geneva, with flight time approx 2hr 20min. We are hoping to arrange a transfer to Kandersteg by train from the airport (with perhaps one change of train) to Kandersteg village. Hand luggage will only be taken on the outgoing and return journey.
The return journey will be the reverse and the County is negotiating for afternoon flights from Zurich and Geneva. Scouts and Scouters will need to proceed to the designated airport under their own steam once this has been allocated to us.
The county is organising two trucks to transport both your main personal baggage and our camping equipment directly to KISC from London. Your personal kit will need to be delivered to a central collection and loading point on a specified day shortly before departure. The district will arrange this for you. This could be as early as one week before departure. For the return journey, the kit will be loaded on the morning of the day we leave and collection will be from the central warehouse a couple of days later. With your kit, you will need to provide a customs declaration of the items and their value.
We will give you more details on the packing and loading of your kit nearer the time. By having everybody’s personal kit on the trucks we make the transfer process as efficient as possible by avoiding the check-in and collection delays of bags at the airports.
Activities
During several of our contingent meetings, we will discuss programme activities. These will be a balance of adventurous, challenging, alpine, cultural, and relaxing days. There will be an opportunity for Scouts and Scouters to gain some of the badges and alpine awards.
From activities on the site including the Nature Trail, Eco Quiz, and Bat Watch; through to activities in the surrounding area such as hill walking, abseiling, and climbing; up to Alpine High Adventures like ice climbing, and white water rafting. Spending a night at one of the Mountain Huts surrounding the valley should be considered a must, while for a more relaxing day, jump on the train to Thun or Interlaken and take in the shopping. For those wanting to visit another Country during their trip then the Italian Lakes are only 120 miles by train; while the natural wonders of the Trummelback Falls and the Eiger are closer at hand.
When choosing activities care and consideration will be adhered to budget, value for money, and the suitability of the Scout.
Food
This will be distributed by the County daily and calculated per head. We will have no refrigeration facilities on site so all food is kept centrally. Food will be prepared and cooked back at our camp by a duty patrol and Leader for the whole contingent. At our pre-Kandersteg meets there will be an opportunity to experiment and taste some food. The menu will be set each day by County and the ingredients sourced locally are of Swiss Culture. Dietary and allergy requirements will need to be confirmed to the County with good notice.
Administration
During the lead-up to the Expedition, we will need to collect a lot of information, including names, addresses, dates of birth, Special diets, passport numbers, national health numbers, etc.
To keep costs down we will be using e-mail where possible as well as have a Facebook page, WhatsApp Group, and website to keep you regularly updated.
Planning Meetings
We will schedule pre-Kandersteg meetings with our Brent District Contingent once we have selected our unit members. This will be to develop teamwork amongst Scouts and Scouters. Learn and hone specific skills needed for the expedition. Choose activities and organise rotas, keep up to date with the latest information. Design the camp and help pull equipment together. Equipment lists and personal kit lists will be listed at the next meeting.
This will include:
2x Full Days Events
1x 1 Night Camp
1x 2 Nights Camp with travel
4x Evening Meetings
What happens next?
Information Webinar
We are running two webinars where you can find out about the expedition and ask question. There will be a 30-minute presentation and then 30 minutes for questions.
Applications
Scouts & Explorer Scouts
Those born between 12th August 2007 and 12th August 2013
We have a limited number of places for Scouts and Explorers and anticipate a high demand; we will be running two selection days for those interested in attending.
Saturday 17th February, 10 am to 4 pm
Sunday 25th February, 10 am to 4 pm
Both days will include a parent Q&A session at 3 pm
You will need to book a space at one of the two sessions if you are interested in joining.
After the second selection day we will inform you if you have been selected to take part.
Scout Network
Those born between: 22nd August 2000 and 12th August 2007
Those who will be Scout Network members at the time of the event can join as participants without the responsibilities of leading young people. They will take part in their own programme.
Adult Leaders
Those born before 12th August 2007
Senior Swimming Gala 2024 - Scouts, Explorers & Network
Senior Swimming Gala 2024
Scouts, Explorers, Network & Adults
Venue: Willesden Leisure Centre
Donnington Road, Willesden, NW10
Time: 18.00 to 21.30
Date: Saturday 30th November 2024
Please ensure you arrive for 6pm in full uniform.
Entry Fee
This year, there will be a £2 entry fee per competitor.
Young people swimming
Younger members can swim in an older age group within their section, but older ages cannot swim in younger age groups. Only invested members will be able to participate. A person whose birthday is on the day of the Gala must swim in the older age group. i.e. A Cub Age 9 = Class B
| Class | Beavers | Cubs | Scouts | Explorers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class A | Age 6 | Age 8 | 10.5 to 11 | 14 and 15 |
| Class B | Age 7 | 9 to 10.5 | 12 and 13 | 16 and 17 |
Scoring of points
Points will be awarded according to the finishing place of each entrant in the race, the points are allocated as follows:
First place = 10
Second place = 8
Third place = 6
Fourth place = 4
Fifth place = 2
NOTE: Double points scored for relay races. Half points are awarded in heats.
Special Events / Races
The District Championships are separate “Special Events” with their own Trophies and awards; therefore, these races WILL NOT count towards the overall points.
The network and adult races do count towards group points where the competitor is a group member.
Number in events
Each Colony, Pack, Troop and Unit may only enter a maximum of 2 competitors for each race.
Each competitor may enter a maximum of 2 events, excluding the Relay or District Championship.
No competitor may swim twice in the Relay.
POR ruling on swimming
All youth members need to be able to swim to participate in the competitive swimming races, but members taking part in the non-swimmers (Beavers egg and Spoon race) need to be members that cannot swim.
The District championship
Scouts – Can only be swum by Scouts from Class B
Explorers – Open to all Explorer Scouts and Young Leaders
Heats and Finals
Heats will be run for each event. Where there are more than six entrants, the race will be run as two or more heats. Where possible, entrants from the same group will be put in different heats.
If a race has six or fewer competitors, it will be run and scored as a final.
Time Keeping
Races are timed to select the six fastest competitors for the final, and timings are also used to verify winners.
Swimming Strokes
We are not part of any Swimming Clubs, and we do not expect all of the young people taking part in the event to be of club level. However, we do expect all competitors to know how to do the strokes, including which leg kicks to use. If a young person does not know how to swim a stroke or fails to swim the correct stroke, that young person could be disqualified from that race.
Footwear
No outside footwear may be worn on the poolside.
Members and leaders watching and cheering
Can you all please make sure that while we all know that we all get very excited while we are at the event, it is of uppermost importance that you all remain seated, so that we don’t have any accidents, can you please make sure that all young people walk on poolside as this again will stop any potential accidents. VIDEO RECORDING and PHOTOGRAPHTY is prohibited whilst poolside.
In all Rules and matters above, the Judge’s decision is final
Races
All races except relays are held for both Class A and Class B.
Scouts:
Front Crawl
Backstroke
Breaststroke
Relay:
A Front Crawl
A Backstroke
B Breaststroke
B Front Crawl
District Championship, Class B only, 4 lengths at least 1 of each stroke
There are six Scout races; if you have more than 12 competitors, they won't all be able to swim twice. If you have more than six 12 & 13-year-olds, you should also consider splitting them into two teams, as they can't swim in Class A races.
Explorer Scouts:
Front Crawl
Backstroke
Breaststroke
Relay:
A Front Crawl
A Backstroke
B Breaststroke
B Front Crawl
District Championship, Any class, 4 lengths at least 1 of each stroke
There are six Explorer Scout races; if you have more than 12 competitors, they won't all be able to swim twice. If you have more than six 16 & 17-year-olds, you should consider splitting into two teams as they can't swim in Class A races.
Scout Network:
Front Crawl
Backstroke
Breaststroke
District Championship, 4 lengths at least 1 of each stroke
Adults:
Front Crawl
You must fill in and hand in the race card with competitors at the start of the event.
Junior Swimming Gala 2024 - Beavers & Cubs
Junior Swimming Gala 2024
Venue: Willesden Leisure Centre
Donnington Road, Willesden, NW10
Time: 17.00 to 20:30
Date: Saturday 16th November 2023
Changes for 2024
We will separate the Beaver and Cub galas; however, they will both be on the same night. Cubs can arrive early and watch the Beavers, and Beavers can stay and watch the Cubs - but we will only have one section poolside at a time.
Beavers: 17:00 | Cubs: 18:30
Entry Fee
This year, there will be a £2 entry fee per competitor.
Young people swimming
Younger members can swim in an older age group within their section, but older ages cannot swim in younger age groups. A person whose birthday is on the day of the Gala must swim in the older age group. i.e. A Cub Age 9 = Class B
| Class | Beavers | Cubs |
|---|---|---|
| Class A | Age 6 | Age 8 |
| Class B | Age 7 | Age 9-10½ |
Races:
All races except relays are held for both Class A and Class B
Beavers:
Egg & Spoon (Width)
Floatation race (1 width)
Swimming Stroke (1 Width)
Swimming Stroke (Length 25m)
Relay - 4 widths of any stroke
Two from Class A & two from Class B
There are eight Beaver Scout races; if you have more than 16 competitors, they won't all be able to swim twice. If you have over eight 7-year-olds, you should consider splitting them into two teams, as they can't swim in Class A races.
You must fill in and hand in the race card with competitors at the start of the event.
Cubs:
Floatation race (2 widths)
Front Crawl
Backstroke
Breaststroke
Relay - 4 lengths of any stroke
Two from Class A & two from Class B
There are ten Cub Scout races; if you have more than 20 competitors, they won't all be able to swim twice. If you have more than ten 9-year-olds, you should consider splitting into two teams as they can't swim in Class A races.
You must fill in and hand in the race card with competitors at the start of the event.
Scoring of points
Points will be awarded according to the finishing place of each entrant in the race; the points are allocated as follows:
First place = 10
Second place = 8
Third place = 6
Fourth place = 4
Fifth place = 2
NOTE: Double points were scored for relay races—half points were awarded in heats.
Number in events
Each Colony or Pack may only enter a maximum of 2 competitors for each race.
Each competitor may enter a maximum of 2 events, excluding the Relays
No competitor may swim twice in the Relay.
POR ruling on swimming
All youth members need to be able to swim to take part in the competitive swimming races, but members taking part in the non-swimmers (Beavers Egg and Spoon race) need to be members who cannot swim.
Flotation races use floats as shown here:
Heats and Finals
Heats will be run for each event with more than six entrants. The race will be run in two or more heats; where possible, entrants from the same group will be put in different heats.
If a race has six or fewer competitors, it will be run and scored as a final.
Time Keeping
Races are timed to select the six fastest competitors for the final, and timings are also used to verify winners.
Swimming Strokes
We are not part of any Swimming Clubs, and we do not expect all of the young people taking part in the event to be of club level, but we do expect all competitors to know how to do the strokes, including which leg kicks to use, if a young person does not know how to swim a stroke, or fails to swim the correct stroke, that young person could be disqualified from that race.
Footwear
No outside footwear to be worn at the poolside.
Members and leaders watching and cheering
Can you all please make sure that while we all know that we all get very excited while we are at the event, it is of uppermost importance that you all remain seated so that we don’t have any accidents. Can you please make sure that all young people walk on the poolside as this again will stop any potential accidents. Video recording and photography are prohibited at the poolside.
In all Rules and matters above, the Judge’s decision is final
Remembrance Sunday Parade
Brent Borough Civic
Remembrance Service
Queen Elizabeth Gardens, Barham Park, Harrow Road, HA0 2HB
Each Remembrance Sunday, Scouts in cities, towns and villages across the UK show their support for the sacrifices made by our servicemen and women.
As Britain entered the First World War on 4 August 1914, Robert Baden-Powell – founder of the Scout Movement – volunteered Scouts to support the war effort. They weren’t to have a military role but could undertake work that released men for service in the armed forces. The skills learned through Scouting proved very useful in carrying out a range of jobs, including working on farms, delivering messages, watching coastlines, fetching hospital supplies, and guarding railway lines.
Towards the end of the war, Scouts worked with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission to help keep records of where the fallen were buried. Cubs carried out work knitting socks and stuffing pillows for wounded soldiers, and with many mothers taking up new jobs to help the war effort, were also encouraged to learn skills for helping out at home.
All members are asked to make every effort to attend our local Remembrance Day Parade.
When & Where
13:30: Arrival (by 13:45 latest)
13:50: Congregation to gather at War Memorial & Parade to muster at the car park
14:30: Depart
Queen Elizabeth Gardens,
Barham Park, Harrow Road,
HA0 2HB
🚍🚇 Google Maps Navigation Link: https://goo.gl/maps/xX7hbq4ZPaFT7bPH7
🚗 On-street parking is available in the streets around the park.
🅿️ Sudbury Town Station Car Park is £1.50 on Sundays
Parade
All sections will parade together in Group order, i.e., all beavers followed by all cubs, scouts, and Explorers. It is up to the discretion of the Squirrel & Beaver Scout Leaders, along with the Group Scout Leaders, if they wish their Squirrels & Beavers to parade.
Full uniform is required for the parade. Coats should only be worn if it is raining or below 12ºC; therefore, young people should wear layers (thermal vest) underneath uniform. Gloves are recommended; however, hats are not permitted.
All members of the District should wear a poppy, so if you do not have one, please have some money to buy one on Sunday morning. There will be a limited number available.
Everyone is reminded that we will be on public display and that our conduct should reflect this.
Talking on parade should be restricted to the control of members. Smoking is not permitted, nor is the wearing of AirPods or headphones.
Parade Order
District Flags
3rd Kingsbury
3rd Sudbury
7th Wembley + Apex ESU
22nd Wembley
10th Willesden
11th Willesden
12th Willesden
20th Willesden
23rd Willesden
25th Willesden
27th Willesden + Voyager ESU
28th Willesden + Pioneer ESU
35th Willesden
37th Willesden + Nomad ESU
8th Kenton + Dragon ESU
2nd Kingsbury + Chandos ESU
Full Uniform
| Top | Bottom | |
|---|---|---|
| Squirrel | Red crew neck sweatshirt | |
| Beaver | Turquoise crew neck sweatshirt | |
| Cub | Dark Green crew neck sweatshirt | |
| Scout | Teal green long sleeved shirt or blouse; | Navy blue activity trousers, or smart navy blue skirt; with scout belt & buckle |
| Explorer | Beige long sleeve short sleeve shirt or blouse | Navy blue activity trousers, or smart navy blue skirt; with scout belt & buckle |
| Adult | Stone long sleeve or short sleeve shirt, or blouse | Navy blue activity trousers, or smart navy blue trousers, or smart navy blue skirt; with scout belt & buckle |
Invested members should where appropriate group or district scarf with woggle.
We request that Squirrels, Beavers & Cubs wear blue trousers, although these are not required as part of our official uniform.
We request that everyone wears black or brown shoes.
Colour Parties
We will need a member from each section to carry the District Flags, these will be selected on the day.
Group flags should be brought and carried by a member selected by the group.
There will be a short training session for carrying and lowering the flag at 13:45.
Wreaths
The District wreath will be laid by an Explorer Scout
Group Wreaths
Each group may lay a wreath, it should be laid by a Scout escorted by a Cub and a Beaver.
District Coffee Morning
We have partnered up with Out of Office Coffee to offer a monthly District coffee morning for all volunteers (including prospective volunteers) in Brent District to get out of the scout hut and enjoy a coffee (other beverages available) and a chat.
Brent ROAR '24
This event is now sold out.
Information for attending Scouts and their Leaders can be found below.
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Phasels Wood Activity Centre is just 3 miles from Junction 20 Northbound of the M25 towards Hemel Hempstead on the A41. The entrance is in the second lay-by from the M25 roundabout. There is a sign just before the lay-by: ‘Scout Camp access via lay-by’ There is no postal address or postcode for the main entrance.
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Arrival and departure times have been staggered in order to allow sufficient traffic flow on site. To help us minimise disruption in the car park, please only arrive/depart during your below allocated time slot.
Friday (arrivals)
Prior to 18:30 - Leaders
18:30-19:00 - 20th Willesden, 28th Willesden & 3rd Kingsbury
19:00-19:30 - 10th Willesden, 37th Willesden, 2nd Kingsbury, 7th Wembley & Pioneer ESU
19:30-20:00 - 23rd Willesden, 25th Willesden & Nomad ESUSaturday (arrivals)
09:00-09:30 - 10th Willesden, 37th Willesden, 2nd Kingsbury, 7th Wembley & Pioneer ESU
09:30-10:00 - 20th Willesden, 23rd Willesden, 25th Willesden & 3rd Kingsbury
10:00-10:30 - 28th Willesden, 35th Willesden & 3rd Sudbury
All day trip Scouts & Leaders must be off site by 17:30Sunday (departures)
12:30-13:00 - 7th Wembley, 3rd Kingsbury & Nomad ESU
13:00-13:30 - 23rd Willesden & 3rd Sudbury
13:30-14:00 - 10th Willesden, 37th Willesden, 2nd Kingsbury & Pioneer ESU
14:00-14:30 - 28th Willesden & 35th Willesden
14:30-15:00 - 20th Willesden & 25th WillesdenParking Instructions
Due to several large events on site, Phasel's Wood Staff will be marshalling the car parks. Upon entry to the site you will be asked which group you are with. Leaders should say that they are here for Brent Roar on Seymour Field and you are a leader. You will then be directed to the leader car park by our site. The site have assured us we can park 100 cars in the small car park.
Parents should say they are here to drop off their YP for Brent Roar and will be directed to the Phasels Field where you park and then walk your young person over to a representative from your Scout Group. Once a few parents/YP have arrived. The leader will direct you down the path (Marked in Red on the Map) to the side of Cedar's lodge, where we will sign your YP in, and a leader from your group will take you to the relevant site. The parents should then return to their cars and leave. The YP will need to carry their kit for the last 50m by themselves. (There may be spare leaders to assist).
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Ocean Explorers – Each Group has a sea creature/animal/plant. You will be designing a flag at your section meeting in the lead up to camp.
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Thursday
Leaders & Parents are allowed to come to site between 6-8pm to begin pitching tents.
Friday
Leaders & Parents are allowed to come to site from 10am to begin pitching tents & assist with putting up district marquees.
Young people arrive onto site from 6.30pm during their allocated time (see timings in the Arrival/Departure section above.)A selection of activities will be available for young people to join in once camp is set up and supper will be provided.
Activities include: Wide Games; Quiet Zone (bring your own card/boardgames); Disco.
All activity will conclude by 10pm and lights out at 10.30pm.There will be a leaders briefing at 10pm in Cedars. Each group must ensure there is sufficient leader coverage to remain at their campsite during this.
Saturday
Breakfast will be provided from 7.30am (see your sections time slot in the catering section below)
Trading Posts begin at 9.30am
Adrenaline Zone unlocks at 10.30am
Lunch will be served 12-2pm (see your sections time slot in the catering section below)
The Adrenaline Zone will be closed 1-2pm
Dinner will be served 5.30-7pm (see your sections time slot in the catering section below)
Trading Posts close at 6pm
Adrenaline Zone – Paid Site Activities
Challenge Zone – Scouting Skills, Badge Work
Creative Zone – Craft, Music, Circus Stuff/Performative ThingsDistrict Campfire starts at 7.30pm
Supper will be served 8.30-10pm (see your sections time slot in the catering section below)
All activity will conclude by 10pm and lights out at 10.30pm.
Sunday
Breakfast will be provided from 7.30am (see your sections time slot in the catering section below)
Groups are encouraged to strike their tents as early as possible. Storage will be provided for personal belongings from 9am in the District Marquees.
Camp closing ceremony will begin at 10am. This will include a flag ceremony and a promise renewal for all sections. Invested members must be in full uniform.
Lunch will be served from 12pm (see your groups time slot in the catering section below)
Before leaving site, young people must ensure their site is clear of rubbish.
Young people depart from site from 12.30pm during their allocated time (see timings above.)
Leaders must be off site by 3.30pm
Groups are encouraged to bring their own activities (i.e. sports equipment) to use during free time.
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We have 2 kitchens on site, and each group has been allocated a kitchen to collect their food from.
Cedars
2nd Kingsbury
3rd Sudbury
7th Wembley
25th Willesden
35th Willesden
Pioneer & Nomad ESUJubilee
3rd Kingsbury
10th Willesden
20th Willesden
23rd Willesden
28th Willesden
37th Willesden
MenuFriday Evening - Soup & Bread Roll, Hot Chocolate
(Cubs - 8-8.30pm, Scouts & Explorers - 8.30-9pm)Saturday Breakfast - Porridge, Cereal & Toast
(Cubs - 7.30-8am, Scouts & Explorers - 8-8.30am)
Saturday Lunch - Baked Potatoes with Chilli, Baked Beans, Cheese
(Squirrels & Beavers - 12-12.30pm, Cubs - 12.30-1pm, Scouts & Explorers 1-1.30pm)
Saturday Dinner - Bangers & Mash, Mixed Vegetables, Gravy
(Squirrels & Beavers - 5.30-6pm, Cubs - 6-6.30pm, Scouts & Explorers 6.30-7pm)
Saturday Evening - Cake with Custard
(Beavers - 8.30-9pm, Cubs - 9-9.30pm, Scouts & Explorers 9.30-10pm)Sunday Breakfast - Porridge, Cereal & Toast
(Beavers - 7.30-8am, Cubs - 8-8.30am, Scouts & Explorers 8.30-9am)
Sunday Lunch - Sandwich with Crisps & Fruit
(3rd Kingsbury, 3rd Sudbury, 7th Wembley, 10th Willesden, 23rd Willesden, 37th Willesden & Nomad - 12-12.30pm
2nd Kingsbury, 20th Willesden, 25th Willesden, 28th Willesden, 35th Willesden & Pioneer - 12.30-1pm)
Map
Trading Posts
Squirrels, Beavers & Cubs must be accompanied by a volunteer with a valid Scouts DBS.
Scouts & Explorers are to go around in groups of at least 3.
Adrenaline Zone
| Activity | Squirrels | Beavers | Cubs | Scouts | Explorers |
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| 3 Bed Trampoline | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| 360 Traverse | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Aeroball (Junior) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Aeroball | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Air Rifles | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Archery | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Cave on the Move | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Cresta Run | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| High Ropes - Jacobs Ladder | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| High Ropes - Traverse | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Human Hungry Hippos | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Human Table Football | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Low Ropes | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Ridgeline Climbing | ❌ | If 1.1m | If 1.1m | If 1.1m | If 1.1m |
| Rolling Rock | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Skittles | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Soft Archery | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Spider Mountain | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Tomahawk (Plastic) Throwing | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
Challenge Zone
This will be a series of challenges to help you achieve your challenge and staged activity badges. I.e. tent pitching, first aid, navigation/orienteering, pioneering, backwoods cooking, knife/axe skills.
Game Zone
A range of games equipment will be provides including garden games and we encourage young people to bring their own.
Creative Zone
This will be an indoor space within the marquees for quiet craft activities.
Safety and Safeguarding
Each group should have a designated first aider who will wear a high vis and always carry a first aid kit.
The District Team will produce risk assessments for all programme activities but Group Permit Holders should make and submit a general camp risk assessment (they will be emailed with what they need to cover)
Scouting Safety and Safeguarding Policies will be followed at all times during the event. Each group will be provided with posters to put up in their group sites and enough Yellow cards will be brought for all leaders and parents to have one.
This will be an alcohol free event – any leaders or young people found to have alcohol will be removed from the site. It is important to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for everyone involved.
The district promotes an open culture on safety and safeguarding, urging leaders and parents to report any suspected policy breaches to the District Leadership Team.
Annual General Meeting of Brent District Scout Council
109th Annual General Meeting
Brent District Scout Council, Registered Charity No. 271413
Tuesday, 24th September 2024 at 7 pm
Please note this year we will be using Microsoft Teams
Agenda
1) Introduction and welcome
2) Apologies for absence
3) Governance
a) Approve the minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on 27th September 2023.
b) Adopt the 2024 Constitution for Brent District Scout Council
4) Review of the previous year 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024
a) Receive and consider the Annual Report of the District Trustee Board, including the annual Statement of the Accounts
5) Making appointments
a) Receive the results of the Election of District Chair.
b) Receive the results of the Election of District Treasurer.
c) Receive the results of the Election of six general members to the Trustee Board.
d) Receive the results of the Election of two nominees to represent the District on the Greater London Middlesex West County Scout Council
e) Appoint District President and/or Vice Presidents
f) Appoint the Independent Examiner: Proposal to Re-appoint: Goldwins, Chartered Accountants, West Hampstead
6) Speakers
a) District Commissioner
b) Greater London Scout County Representative
c) Brent Borough Council Representative
7) Any other business
(previously notified)
8) Closing remarks
Any other Business
Topics appropriate for any other business must be notified in writing in advance. Please email info@brentscouts.org.uk before midday Thursday 19th September 2024.
Nominations for Election
The nomination and election of trustees are changing from previous years, following the rules of the March 2024 (June 2024 Update) version of Policy, Organisation, and Rules.
Nominations are being sought for:
District Chair
District Treasurer
Six General Trustees
Two District Representatives to GLMW County Scout Council
Of the six general members, two will be elected for three years, two for two years, and two for one year. Those with the most votes will be elected for the longest period. If there is a draw, names will be drawn from a hat. In future years, two trustees will be elected for three years; this is known as electing in thirds.
Please make your nominations for election to the District Trustee Board in writing with a proposer and seconder by midday Thursday, 19th September 2024.
Following the close of nominations, an online election will be run, closing at 19:00 on Tuesday, 24th September 2024, and the results will be announced during the AGM. All members will be sent voting instructions to access https://electionrunner.com/
To be eligible for election to the Trustee Board, you must be over 18, be able to serve as a charity trustee and have a role in scouting, as defined below.
Membership
Following Rule 5.5.4.2 of the March 2024 (June 2024 Update) version of Policy, Organisation and Rules; Membership of the Brent District Scout Council and eligibility to vote is open to:
all adult members with a role in the District - see District roles in the Chapter 16 Roles Table of The Scout Association's Policy, Organisation and Rules
all Group Scout Leaders and Deputy Group Scout Leaders from the District
all Group Trustee Board Chairs from the District
all Group Trustee Board Treasurers from the District
all Section Leaders, Assistant Section Leaders from the District
all Group Active Support Managers from the District
all Explorers (including Young Leaders) in the District
all members of the Scout Network in the District
all parents and carers of all Explorers (including Young Leaders)
a representative of the District Troop Leadership Forum, selected from amongst the membership of the Forum
the County Commissioner
the County Chair
The Constitution of Brent District Scout Council also grants membership to the following people.
Three council members of the London Borough of Brent nominated at its annual meeting.
The Strategic Director, Children and Young People, London Borough of Brent or their nominated representative.
The Members of Parliament for:
Brent East
Brent West
Hampstead and Kilburn
The Greater London Assembly Member for Brent and Harrow.
District Coffee Morning
We have partnered up with Out of Office Coffee to offer a monthly District coffee morning for all volunteers (including prospective volunteers) in Brent District to get out of the scout hut and enjoy a coffee (other beverages available) and a chat.
Larkin International Jamboree - 2024
Brent Scouts Summer Camp Opportunity
Express interest by 18th November 2023 to take part in this Jamboree opportunity!
Summary - Key Information
The Larkin Jamboree takes place in North Yorkshire between 27th July and 3rd August (Saturday to Saturday).
Brent are taking a contingent of 24 Scouts to Larkin. There will be a preparation programme of activities and a fundraising campaign to support costs of the camp.
Cost to parents and carers - £300, with additional £200 fundraising from Scouts. This is to be paid in six instalments over time. There is funding available to those who meet the criteria for the District Access Fund.
About Larkin
Larkin ’24 takes place from Saturday 27th July to 3rd August 2024. Set in the beautiful countryside in England’s largest county, North Yorkshire and just 25 miles from the historic City of York.
Brent Scouts are taking a contingent of Scouts to the Larkin Jamboree next summer - members aged 10.5 - 14 at the time of the camp can join the contingent.
Programme
We have over 100 different activities with more to come!
We will have water activities (both on and offsite), high ropes, mountain biking, bouldering, bushcraft, archery, abseiling, inflatables, shooting, caving, zip wire, circus skill workshops, baking, zorbing, an escape room, craft zones, trampolines and much much more!
Every lunchtime and evening, a range of activities and entertainment will be taking place on the Main Stage, alongside or in other locations. You could go to a disco, watch a film, look at the night sky or take part in the "Larkin' Got Talent" show.
There will be a celebration to mark Yorkshire Day with many surprises and much more!
Timeline for the Brent Scouts Contingent
Applications are open and will close around the 18th November. There will be an initial limit of 24 places but depending on interest and leader capacity, there may be capacity for more.
January 2024 - First Contingent Meeting and Preparation Day (including parent briefing)
January - July 2024 - Fundraising for the Camp
March 2024 - Contingent Teambuilding @ Monopoly Run Live
May 2024 - Preparation Camp @ PACCAR
July 2024 - Final Preparation Day and Parent Briefing
27/07 - 03/08 - Larkin Jamboree - seven-day international camp!
September 2024 - Debrief with Groups and at District AGM
Cost - £300 to be paid in instalments, with additional £200 fundraising from each participant.
This covers:
Camp fees and programme costs.
Transport costs to and from the site by minibus as well as kit transport.
All meals and materials for the full week of camp, including a custom badge and necker.
A preparation programme to support the Scouts getting the most out of their camp experience and grow together as a strong team - this is the equivalent of another four days of activities.
Questions and Queries - the email for the Contingent Lead can be found on the information letter above and the Application Form on the link below.
Water Activities Day 2024
We’re thrilled to announce the return of our Water Activities Day for 2024! Scouts and Explorers have the opportunity to try out various water sports this Summer!
Cost: £15 Per Session
Kayaking
10am-12pm (24 Spaces)
1pm-3pm (16 Spaces)
3.15pm-5.15pm (16 Spaces)
Paddleboarding
1pm-3pm (16 Spaces)
3.15pm-5.15pm (16 Spaces)
Rafting (Scouts 12+ and Explorers only)
9.30am-12.30pm (32 Spaces)
Location: Phoenix Canoe Club, Cool Oak Lane, London, NW9 7ND
Book here: https://buytickets.at/brentscouts/1256809
Patrol Challenge 2024
Applications are sought from patrols from Scout Troops and Explorer Scout Units within the District of Brent to compete in the annual Patrol Camping Challenge.
The Patrol of the Year competition will consist of a standing patrol camp from Friday, 28th June 2024, to Sunday, 30th June 2024. Patrols will compete against each other (regardless of troop/unit membership) to prove to the judges that they are best. All aspects of the patrol’s activity will be judged with an emphasis on the following:
Skills
Team-work
Leadership
The cost of the camp (covering the campsite, activities (inc. archery & rifles), and judging arrangements, but not equipment or food) will be £20 per attendee (i.e. £120 for a patrol of 6).
Booking Deadline: Sunday 16th June 2023
Trophies and Pennants
There will be five trophies up for grabs during the weekend:
Best Newcomer Award for a patrol with no one that has taken part before.
The Brent District Scouts Patrol of the Year Trophy
The Brent District Explorer Scouts Patrol of the Year Trophy
The Brent District Scouts Cookery Competition Trophy
The Brent District Scouts Archery Trophy
The Brent District Scouts Rifle Trophy
Pennants (small flags) will be awarded graded A, B and C based on point scoring for display at future District events.
Basic requirements
Patrols are expected to bring all equipment required (equipment option available). In terms of tents:
Sleeping tent(s) (may be of any type, but a maximum of three are permitted, and boys and girls must have separate tents for sleeping in).
Store tent (must be separate from the sleeping tent, large enough for all food and equipment whilst not in use, and must allow sufficient ventilation).
Dining shelter (must be distinct from the store tent and be of sufficient size to allow the whole Patrol to sit under it).
NB toilet tents are not required.
Patrols are expected to bring all food required, store it properly and prepare all items on site (no pre-cut vegetables etc.). Alcohol is not permitted, even as an ingredient. Judges will inspect all food and remove any that is out of date (even if it has been frozen).
Gas appliances must be in good order. Any deemed unsafe by the judges will be removed.
Alter fires will be provided (No ground fires are allowed). NB firewood is available, but provided kindling is recommended.
Camp gadgets are not judged as a subject in their own right but do contribute to overall site development. Well-constructed camp gadgets, made using traditional Scouting techniques, are therefore likely to attract higher marks during the judging of the site. Gadgets should be constructed on-site, but wood may be brought to site already cut to size. No live wood can be cut at the campsite. Patrols are advised to bring all the gadget wood that they may require.
Axes and saws must have appropriate covers and must only be used by scouts with adequate safety knowledge.
Sheath knives are permitted on camp but must be legal (i.e. blade no longer than 7 cm). They must be used properly and sheathed when not in use. Contravention of this rule will result in confiscation of the knife until the end of the camp, when it will be returned to the Scout Leader. It is strongly advised that clasp knives are brought in preference to sheath knives.
Mobile phones may not be brought to camp.
Wet pits must not be dug. Rubbish disposal will be available, but the patrols must provide sacks.
All patrol members should ideally be in the same patrol within their troop/unit. If this is not possible, they should all be from the same troop/unit; if not, two troops may enter a joint patrol.
Patrols must be of 5, 6 or 7 people.
Serious misdemeanours will result in the home contact being called to arrange immediate collection of individuals or the whole Patrol.
A quiz will be issued to all patrols on arrival. The quiz is to be handed in by 11.00 Sunday for judging.
Advanced Requirements
Annotated timetable
NB On-arrival patrols will be given individual timetables, which will provide bespoke times for some judged aspects to ensure that judges get to all areas.
Friday 30th June 2023
17.00-20.00 - All patrol members in full uniform (POR rule 10.7 and 10.11). Patrol to report to the judging area for allocation of pitch and inspection (judged).
All equipment is to be loaded to the ‘technical space’ immediately adjacent to the allocated pitch. Nothing can be moved into the pitch itself until all adult helpers. have left the site completely. Set up a standing camp.
20.00 – all parents/supporters to have left the site
20.00 – Patrol Leaders briefing (APL to take charge)
22.00 lights out
Saturday 1st July 2023
07.00 – rise, wash and breakfast
07.00-10.00 – site development. Judges will award points for thoughtful development of the pitch. Think about fences, gates, gadgets to assist with cooking, cleaning etc.
10.00 – flag break (uniform tops only)
10.00-12.00 – judged inspection of pitches. This will cover tents, cooking areas, stores, site set up, gadgets etc.
12.30 Lunch
13.30-17.00 – bases – each patrol will be given a timetable detailing which base they are doing and when. Bases will include navigation, canvas ridge tent pitching, hiking tent pitching and pioneering. Patrols will be judged on senses, i.e. hearing, sight, smell, touch, memory and taste.
18.00 – Dinner – the highest scoring patrol will win the trophy. The points will also be included in the overall trophy. This should be a three-course meal with judging considering presentation, cooking and preparation. Scouts can cook this on gas or alter fire, Explorer Scouts must cook this on an alter fire. Total budget must be no greater than £5 per scout – receipts must be provided to the judges.
19.30-20.00 – Patrol Leaders Council (APL to take charge)
20.30-22.30 – campfire – hot beverages and a snack will be included – bring a mug and plate.
23.00 Lights out
Sunday 2nd July 2023
07.00- Rise, wash and breakfast
09.30 – Flag break and Scouts Own (full uniform – judged)
10.00-11.00 – final bases – as detailed in individual timetable
11.00-12.00 – judged inspection of pitches
12.30 – lunch and strike camp – all packed up equipment and belongings are to be neatly piled up in the technical area outside the pitch. Adult helpers cannot enter the site until after the 14.15 inspection.
14.15 – judged inspection of vacant pitch
15.00-16.00 – presentation of trophies and pennants (adult helpers are welcome to attend for this)
16.00 – scouts depart.
Pioneering Skills Day 2024
GLMW invites all leaders to their Pioneering Skills Day
This 1 day event is open to all Leaders in Scouting whether you have little or no experience or if you wish to upgrade your Pioneering skills. The day is suitable for leaders from all Sections
With other leaders from the County, you will learn how to build stable structures using key knots, lashings and poles.
The Pioneering Skills day will be held at Paccar Scout Camp on Sunday 23rd June 2024 from 9:30am to 5pm.
Please complete the form below to register for the event.
District Coffee Morning
We have partnered up with Out of Office Coffee to offer a monthly District coffee morning for all volunteers (including prospective volunteers) in Brent District to get out of the scout hut and enjoy a coffee (other beverages available) and a chat.
May Plant Sale
Brent District May Plant Sale - 18th May 2024
We’re raising money with a plant sale on 18th May 2024, 2-4pm, to support the District Access Fund - Now confirmed for Stember Hall, Leighton Gardens.
We’ll have tomatoes, peppers, beans, bay plants and lots more! Please pop-in, support us and buy your plants - the money ensures we can continue to offer scouting opportunities to those young members who might otherwise miss out.
Also, if you would like to help run our stalls or even donate some spare plants for sale, please reach out to giles.wolfe@brentsouts.org.uk
District Coffee Morning
We have partnered up with Out of Office Coffee to offer a monthly District coffee morning for all volunteers (including prospective volunteers) in Brent District to get out of the scout hut and enjoy a coffee (other beverages available) and a chat.
St. George's Day Parade & Promise Renewal
Our founder, Lord Baden-Powell, designated St. George as the patron saint of Scouting as he set a good example of faith, courage and perseverance. Scouts from around the world will renew their promises on this day and remind themselves of what it means to be a scout, a member of the largest youth movement in the world. It is an expectation that all young people will make every effort to attend this event.
It is also our opportunity to celebrate everything our members have achieved during the year, and we present awards to our youth and adult members.
Programme
14:00: Arrival
Groups to Muster at the South end of Wembley Park Boulevard. Once parents/guardians have dropped off young people, they should proceed to Olympic Way to watch the parade.
14:30: The Parade will start at 2:30 pm sharp!
The parade will process North on Wembley Park Boulevard, turning right onto Engineers Way, then left onto Olympic Way and finishing at Olympic Square. The Parade will take approximately 20 minutes.
14:50: Parade Dismissed
Groups and families walk to Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill
15:00: Award & Promise Renewal Ceremony
Flag Ceremony
Live Music from our Youth Members
Youth Member Awards
Adult Service Awards
Promise Renewal
16:15: Refreshments
After the ceremony, refreshments will be served.
17:00: Departure
Muster Point
Ceremony Location
Parade
Group will parade in order, with the youngest section first, i.e. beavers, followed by cubs, then scouts and then Explorers. It is up to the discretion of the Squirrel & Beaver Scout Leaders, along with the Group Scout Leaders, if they wish their Squirrels & Beavers to parade.
Full uniform is required for the parade. Coats should only be worn if it is raining or below 8ºC, and therefore young people should wear layers (i.e. thermal vest) underneath their uniform. Gloves are recommended; however, hats are not permitted.
Everyone is reminded that we will be on public display and that our conduct should reflect this.
Talking on parade should be restricted to the control of members. Smoking is not permitted, nor is the wearing of AirPods or headphones, etc.
Parade Order
District Flags
Union - Nomad ESU
St. George - 28th Willesden
Beavers - 7th Wembley
Cubs - 2nd Kingsbury
Scouts - 35th Willesden
Explorers - Pioneer ESU
Network
28th Willesden + Pioneer ESU
35th Willesden
37th Willesden + Nomad ESU
2nd Kingsbury
3rd Kingsbury
3rd Sudbury
7th Wembley
8th Kenton + Dragon ESU
10th Willesden
11th Willesden
12th Willesden
20th Willesden
23rd Willesden
25th Willesden
27th Willesden + Voyager ESU
Full Uniform
| undefined | Top | Bottom |
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| Squirrel | Red crew neck sweatshirt | |
| Beaver | Turquoise crew neck sweatshirt | |
| Cub | Dark Green crew neck sweatshirt | |
| Scout | Teal green long sleeved shirt or blouse; | Navy blue activity trousers, or smart navy blue skirt; with scout belt & buckle |
| Explorer | Beige long sleeve short sleeve shirt or blouse | Navy blue activity trousers, or smart navy blue skirt; with scout belt & buckle |
| Adult | Stone long sleeve or short sleeve shirt, or blouse | Navy blue activity trousers, or smart navy blue trousers, or smart navy blue skirt; with scout belt & buckle |
Invested members should wear appropriate group or district scarf with a woggle.
We request that Squirrels, Beavers & Cubs wear blue trousers, although these are not required as part of our official uniform.
We request that everyone wears black or brown shoes.
Flag Barears
Groups, as identified above, are responsible for selecting a member of their group to carry district flags.
Group flags should be brought and carried by a member selected by the group.
Leader Information
Youth Award Notifications
Please fill in the notification form if leaders have awarded any top awards to young people between 1st April 2023 and 31st March 2024.
Notification Deadline: 12th April 2024
GLMW Map Skills Day for Leaders
GLMW invites all leaders to this Map skills day
Ever wanted to take your Beavers, Cubs, Scouts or Explorers on an adventure in the countryside but didn’t feel confident about finding your way? Do you need to brush up on your navigation skills? Well, this is the day for you.
With other leaders from GLMW County, we will spend the day walking through the Chilterns, learning about map reading, using a compass and looking after your group.
We’ll start at Gerrards Cross Railway Station at 9:30am on Sunday 28th April 2024 and finish by 4:30pm back at the Station.
Please complete the form below to reserve a place.
District Coffee Morning
We have partnered up with Out of Office Coffee to offer a monthly District coffee morning for all volunteers (including prospective volunteers) in Brent District to get out of the scout hut and enjoy a coffee (other beverages available) and a chat.
New Leaders Skills Weekend
If you are a leader who is fairly new to Scouting or just want to brush up on some practical Scouting skills then this residential weekend is for you.
The fee for the weekend (including food) is £15.
Over the weekend you will practice skills such as:
Lighting wood fires
Map reading
Running a campfire
Pitching tents
Using axes, knives and saws safely
And much, much more.
This is a great opportunity to meet fellow leaders and pick up new skills at our County campsite – PACCAR.
Places are limited so please register here as soon as you can :
5-a-Side Football Tournament 2024
Brent District
Five-a-side Football Tournament
Teams must be of 5, 6 or 7 players (only five will be able to play in any one game)
The cost is per team; you must decide if and how much you charge young people.
The winning team in each section will receive individual medals and a team trophy.
Cub & Scout teams must have a team manager; this can be a leader or a parent.
Explorer Scout teams can self-manage and do not need to adult with them.
Cost: £55 per team (or £11 per player for a team of 5)
Kickoff Times
As we usually have more teams for the younger ages, we kick off each competition at different times, and all finish at 12:30 pm for presentations.
Cubs: 9 am
Scouts: 10 am
Explorers: 11 am
Kit
The games are played on astroturf - no studded boots!
Bookings
Deadline: 10th March 2024
You only need to book the number of teams and include the details of the team manager (who can be a parent) this year.
Scout Science Day 2024
Come and celebrate British Science Week - work in teams to solve scientific challenges, learn some Skills for Life, and get to know Scouts from across the District!
Attendees can expect a fun-filled day of science experiments and activities, as well as the typical games and fun we always have on a District Day! It’ll also be a great opportunity to get to know other Scouts from across Brent and make new friends. All attendees will achieve the Scout Scientist Badge and have a chance to work towards other badges.
Activities will include:
Making and firing rockets
Testing acids and alkalis using red cabbage
Designing the tallest tower from skewers, spaghetti and marshmallows
What makes the perfect paper airplane?
Cub Scout Science Day 2024
After a few years disrupted by the pandemic - the Brent Scout District Science Day is back!
Come and celebrate British Science Week - work in teams to solve scientific challenges, learn some Skills for Life, and get to know Cubs from across the District!
Attendees can expect a fun-filled day of science experiments and activities, as well as the typical games and fun we always have on a District Day! It’ll also be a great opportunity to get to know other Cub Scouts from across Brent and make new friends. All attendees will achieve the Cubs Scientist Badge and have a chance to work towards other badges.
Activities will include:
Making and firing rockets
Testing acids and alkalis using red cabbage
Designing the tallest tower from skewers, spaghetti and marshmallows
What makes the perfect paper airplane?
District Coffee Morning
We have partnered up with Out of Office Coffee to offer a monthly District coffee morning for all volunteers (including prospective volunteers) in Brent District to get out of the scout hut and enjoy a coffee (other beverages available) and a chat.
Thames Takeover (Younger Sections Boat Trip)
Pirate themed boat trip - fundraising for the RNLI and getting our Scout families together on a fun day out!
District Coffee Morning
We have partnered up with Out of Office Coffee to offer a monthly District coffee morning for all volunteers (including prospective volunteers) in Brent District to get out of the scout hut and enjoy a coffee (other beverages available) and a chat.
District Coffee Morning
We have partnered up with Out of Office Coffee to offer a monthly District coffee morning for all volunteers (including prospective volunteers) in Brent District to get out of the scout hut and enjoy a coffee (other beverages available) and a chat.
District Coffee Morning
We have partnered up with Out of Office Coffee to offer a monthly District coffee morning for all volunteers (including prospective volunteers) in Brent District to get out of the scout hut and enjoy a coffee (other beverages available) and a chat.
Senior Swimming Gala 2023 - Scouts, Explorers & Network
Senior Swimming Gala 2023
Scouts, Explorers, Network & Adults
Venue: Willesden Leisure Centre
Donnington Road, Willesden, NW10
Time: 18.00 to 21.30
Date: Saturday 18th November 2023
Please ensure you arrive for 6pm in full uniform.
Young people swimming
Younger members can swim in an older age group within their section, but older ages cannot swim in younger age groups. Only invested members will be able to participate. A person whose birthday is on the day of the Gala must swim in the older age group. i.e. A Cub Age 9 = Class B
| Class | Beavers | Cubs | Scouts | Explorers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class A | Age 6 | Age 8 | 10.5 to 11 | 14 and 15 |
| Class B | Age 7 | 9 to 10.5 | 12 and 13 | 16 and 17 |
Scoring of points
Points will be awarded according to the finishing place of each entrant in the race, the points are allocated as follows:
First place = 10
Second place = 8
Third place = 6
Fourth place = 4
Fifth place = 2
NOTE: Double points scored for relay races. Half points are awarded in heats.
Special Events / Races
The District Championships are separate “Special Events” with their own Trophies and awards; therefore, these races WILL NOT count towards the overall points.
Number in events
Each Colony, Pack, Troop and Unit may only enter a maximum of 2 competitors for each race.
Each competitor may enter a maximum of 2 events, excluding the Relay or District Championship.
No competitor may swim twice in the Relay.
POR ruling on swimming
All youth members need to be able to swim to participate in the competitive swimming races, but members taking part in the non-swimmers (Beavers egg and Spoon race) need to be members that cannot swim.
The District championship
Scouts – Can only be swum by Scouts from Class B
Explorers – Open to all Explorer Scouts and Young Leaders
Heats and Finals
Heats will be run for each event where there are more than six entrants, the race will be run as two heats. Where possible entrants from the same group will be put in different heats.
If there are six or less competitors for a race, the race will run and scored as a final.
Heat & Finals winners
All swimmers who finish in a pointed place (1st, 2nd, 3rd etc.) will receive a token or place card, which they must then take to the score keepers table; who will record their name, group & finishing place to ensure the scores are added correctly to the groups running total.
Swimming Strokes
We are not part of any Swimming Clubs, and we do not expect all of the young people taking part in the event to be of club level, but we do expect all competitors to know how to do the strokes including which leg kicks to use, if a young person does not know how to swim a stroke, or fails to swim the correct stroke, that young person could be disqualified from that race.
Footwear
No outside footwear worn internally at poolside.
Members and leaders watching and cheering
Can you all please make sure that while we all know that we all get very excited while we are at the event, it is of uppermost importance that you all remain seated, so that we don’t have any accidents, can you please make sure that all young people walk on poolside as this again will stop any potential accidents. VIDEO RECORDING and PHOTOGRAPHTY is prohibited whilst poolside.
In all Rules and matters above, the Judge’s decision is final
Races
All races except relays are held for both Class A and Class B.
Scouts:
Front Crawl
Backstroke
Breaststroke
Relay:
A Front Crawl
A Backstroke
B Breaststroke
B Front Crawl
District Championship, Class B only, 4 lengths at least 1 of each stroke
Explorer Scouts:
Front Crawl
Backstroke
Breaststroke
Relay:
A Front Crawl
A Backstroke
B Breaststroke
B Front Crawl
District Championship, Any class, 4 lengths at least 1 of each stroke
Scout Network:
Front Crawl
Backstroke
Breaststroke
District Championship, 4 lengths at least 1 of each stroke
Adults:
Front Crawl
Remembrance Sunday Parade
Brent Borough Civic
Remembrance Service
Queen Elizabeth Gardens, Barham Park, Harrow Road, HA0 2HB
Each Remembrance Sunday, Scouts in cities, towns and villages across the UK show their support for the sacrifices made by our servicemen and women.
As Britain entered the First World War on 4 August 1914, Robert Baden-Powell – founder of the Scout Movement – volunteered Scouts to support the war effort. They weren’t to have a military role but could undertake work that released men for service in the armed forces. The skills learned through Scouting proved very useful in carrying out a range of jobs, including working on farms, delivering messages, watching coastlines, fetching hospital supplies, and guarding railway lines.
Towards the end of the war, Scouts worked with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission to help keep records of where the fallen were buried. Cubs carried out work knitting socks and stuffing pillows for wounded soldiers, and with many mothers taking up new jobs to help the war effort, were also encouraged to learn skills for helping out at home.
All members are asked to make every effort to attend our local Remembrance Day Parade.
When & Where
13:30: Arrival (by 13:45 latest)
13:50: Congregation to gather at War Memorial & Parade to muster at the car park
14:30: Depart
Queen Elizabeth Gardens,
Barham Park, Harrow Road,
HA0 2HB
🚍🚇 Google Maps Navigation Link: https://goo.gl/maps/xX7hbq4ZPaFT7bPH7
🚗 On-street parking is available in the streets around the park.
🅿️ Sudbury Town Station Car Park is £1.50 on Sundays
Parade
All sections will parade together in Group order, i.e., all beavers followed by all cubs, scouts, and Explorers. It is up to the discretion of the Squirrel & Beaver Scout Leaders, along with the Group Scout Leaders, if they wish their Squirrels & Beavers to parade.
Full uniform is required for the parade. Coats should only be worn if it is raining or below 12ºC; therefore, young people should wear layers (thermal vest) underneath uniform. Gloves are recommended; however, hats are not permitted.
All members of the District should wear a poppy, so if you do not have one, please have some money to buy one on Sunday morning. There will be a limited number available.
Everyone is reminded that we will be on public display and that our conduct should reflect this.
Talking on parade should be restricted to the control of members. Smoking is not permitted, nor is the wearing of AirPods or headphones.
Parade Order
District Flags
2nd Kingsbury + Chandos ESU
3rd Kingsbury
3rd Sudbury
7th Wembley
22nd Wembley
10th Willesden
11th Willesden
12th Willesden
20th Willesden
23rd Willesden
25th Willesden
27th Willesden + Voyager ESU
28th Willesden + Pioneer ESU
35th Willesden
37th Willesden + Nomad ESU
8th Kenton + Dragon ESU
Full Uniform
| Top | Bottom | |
|---|---|---|
| Squirrel | Red crew neck sweatshirt | |
| Beaver | Turquoise crew neck sweatshirt | |
| Cub | Dark Green crew neck sweatshirt | |
| Scout | Teal green long sleeved shirt or blouse; | Navy blue activity trousers, or smart navy blue skirt; with scout belt & buckle |
| Explorer | Beige long sleeve short sleeve shirt or blouse | Navy blue activity trousers, or smart navy blue skirt; with scout belt & buckle |
| Adult | Stone long sleeve or short sleeve shirt, or blouse | Navy blue activity trousers, or smart navy blue trousers, or smart navy blue skirt; with scout belt & buckle |
Invested members should where appropriate group or district scarf with woggle.
We request that Squirrels, Beavers & Cubs wear blue trousers, although these are not required as part of our official uniform.
We request that everyone wears black or brown shoes.
Colour Parties
We will need a member from each section to carry the District Flags, these will be selected on the day.
Group flags should be brought and carried by a member selected by the group.
There will be a short training session for carrying and lowering the flag at 13:45.
Wreaths
The District wreath will be laid by an Explorer Scout
Group Wreaths
Each group may lay a wreath, it should be laid by a Scout escorted by a Cub and a Beaver.
District Coffee Morning
We have partnered up with Out of Office Coffee to offer a monthly District coffee morning for all volunteers (including prospective volunteers) in Brent District to get out of the scout hut and enjoy a coffee (other beverages available) and a chat.