Welcome to the Explorer Scout web pages for Merseyside County Scouts. Explorer Scouting in Merseyside is a vibrant, exciting and fast growing section with a growth of 6% last year alone. My thanks to all Commissioners, Leaders and supporters for all the hard work that is being put in to deliver quality Explorer Scouting. It is a section you will want to be involved in.

These pages will give you news, support and programme ideas of what is happening in Explorer Scouting in Merseyside. In 2006 we have held the County Mersey 100 Competition, support events for Explorer Units and Young Leader Units, the Mersey Moot, an Explorer Belt Expedition to Canada, preparation for the World Scout Jamboree in 2007 and a County Wide Development Day. In 2007 we look forward to X-Fest, the Explorer Centenary Celebration Event on the 7th July, Young Leader Training Days and much more.

We also have an area for the Units within Merseyside to tell you what activities and events they participate in. There is also a programme ideas resource which I would encourage Units to contribute to and take ideas from.

Enjoy Explorer Scouting

Chas Hawkins
ACC(Explorer Scouts)

Explorer Scouting is scouting for all Young People in Merseyside aged 14-18 and at present is the fastest growing Youth Section in Merseyside. As the section continues to develop so does the quality of the activities and opportunities available to the Explorer Scouts.

The County Forum continues to develop and contribute valuable ideas resulting in events such as TONC, Merseyside 100 Competition and as the basis for ideas for future events within the County. Please ensure that your District has a voice at the Forum.

Events such as the Bala Canoe Weekend, Mersey Moot and Explorer Belt Expeditions continue to be popular with Explorer Scouts and continue to develop to meet the needs of the Explorer Scouts. Thank you to those teams of people who organise and deliver these Events.

The web site is set out within the following headings, please take a look at:

• Unit News – What is happening in Units across Merseyside? This page is reserved for you, the Units, to send us pictures and articles from events you have run or taken part in.
• Programme – You will find programme ideas from around the County as well as a link to the new National Programme On Line resource. Why not send us your programmes and ideas and let others share in your ideas.
• Young Leaders – Advice and information for Explorer Scouts and Leaders involved in the Young Leadership Scheme.
• Want to Help? – Can you help Explorer Scouting on Merseyside? This page gives you the information you need.
• Events – Details of forthcoming events and pictures of past events. If you are running an event and are able to share it with other Explorer Scouts, please let us have the details and we will advertise the event.
• International – Support for International themes and expeditions. Also information on events and expeditions that are being planned within the County.
• County Forum – Agendas and Notes from the County Forum.
• Explorer Support Meetings – Agendas and Notes from County Explorer Support Meetings
• Contacts – How to contact the people involved in Explorer Scouting within Merseyside County
• Moving On – Advise and information for Explorer Scouts and Leaders about Merseyside Scout Network.

July 2008

4th	August Expeditions D of E TRaining / Preparation Session Birkenhead District Headquarters 7.00pm

5th - 6th

2008 National Sea Scout Pulling and Canoeing Regatta National Regatta held on the River Thames, more details to follow. River Thames near Hampton Court in 10.00am

6th

West Wirral Wobble Board World Record Attempt Registration fee is £3.00 per person which covers the wobble board and each entrant will be issued with a certificate. Wobble boards need to be painted and this can be undertaken during section nights as part of the summer programme. 1000 hopefully will take part in order  to smash the existing record of 459. Come and join in! It's FUN. Greasby Junior School, Greasby, Wirral

11th - 13th

Gilwell 24 Click here for more information Gilwell Park