10th Kettering Scout Troop Great Bug Race
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Situated at the entrance of the John Lowther Centre in Glendon.
2007 sees the Scout movement celebrate 100 years. To mark the occasion the Scouts of the 10th Kettering Scout Troop are holding a Travel Bug race to see which one can travel the furthest during the centenary.
Each patrol (Stag, Bulldog, Cobra & Lion) has been assigned a bug, and will be charting its progress during the year.
If you do intend to visit I would ask that you only take one TB and leave a message for the patrol whose bug you have collected.
Once all the bugs are gone please feel free to log any scouting stories that you may have and can be passed on to the Scouts.
The cache will be in a plastic bag behiend the fence to the right hand side of the entrance. Please do not obstruct the gates and please do not drive up the lane, even if the gates are open. The cache should be easily found at the entrance and no gates or fences need to be opened or climbed over. (see the attached photo for location)
Several short histories of Scouting
A history of Scouting in 30 words
In 1907, Baden-Powell held a camp on Brownsea Island, Dorset for 20 boys. From these small beginnings, the Movement now has 28 million Members in over 200 countries.
A history of Scouting in 40 words
In August 1907 Robert Baden-Powell held an experimental camp on Brownsea Island, Dorset for 20 boys. His new Scouting Movement, with its promise of outdoor adventure was an immediate success. Now, 28 million young people and adults worldwide enjoy the fun and friendship of Scouting.
Another history of Scouting in 60 words
In August 1907 Robert Baden-Powell, a decorated soldier, held an experimental camp on Brownsea Island, Poole, Dorset for 20 boys. His new Scouting Movement, based on outdoor adventure and the values enshrined in the Law and Promise was an immediate success. Now, as the Movement celebrates its centenary, 28 million young people and adults worldwide take part in the adventure of Scouting.
A history of Scouting in 70 words
In 1907 Robert Baden-Powell, a decorated soldier, held an experimental camp on Brownsea Island, Poole, Dorset for 20 boys. He followed this up with his book, Scouting for Boys which was published in 1908 in six fortnightly parts. Sales of the book were enormous and boys soon formed themselves into Scout Patrols. Now, as the Movement celebrates its centenary, 28 million young people and adults worldwide take part in the adventure of Scouting.
A history of Scouting in 300 words
Lord Robert Baden-Powell of Gilwell (1857-1941) was a decorated soldier, talented artist, actor and free-thinker. Best known during his military career for his spirited defense of the small South African township of Mafeking during the Boer War, he was soon to be propelled to extraordinary fame as the Founder of Scouting.
He had been impressed during the siege at how boys had used their initiative under pressure to make themselves useful and capitalize on limited resources. Already thinking of developing a training programme for young people Britain, he was urged by friends to re-write his handbook for soldiers (Aids to Scouting) for this younger audience.
In August 1907 he held an experimental camp on Brownsea Island, Poole, Dorset, to try out his ideas. He brought together 20 boys, some from public schools and some from working class homes, and put them into camp under his leadership. The whole world now knows the results of that camp.
Scouting for Boys was published in 1908 in six fortnightly parts at 4d a copy. Sales of the book were enormous and boys soon formed themselves into Scout Patrols. What had been intended as a training aid for existing organizations became the handbook of a new and, ultimately, worldwide Movement. B-P's great understanding of young people obviously touched a fundamental chord both in this country and others. In September 1908, B-P set up an office to deal with enquiries pouring in about the Movement.
Scouting for Boys has since been translated into many different languages and dialects.
Some 28 million young people worldwide now take part in the adventure of Scouting and in 2007 the Movement celebrates its centenary.
What had been intended as a training aid for existing organizations became the handbook of a new and, ultimately, worldwide Movement. B-P's great understanding of young people obviously touched a fundamental chord both in this country and others. In September 1908, B-P set up an office to deal with enquiries pouring in about the Movement.
Scouting for Boys has since been translated into many different languages and dialects.
Some 28 million young people worldwide now take part in the adventure of Scouting and in 2007 the Movement celebrates its Centenary.
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