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Archery/Shooting
Archery Association. The Archery Association, originally conceived to promote a series of prestigious archery tournaments.
Grand National Archery Society. The Grand National Archery Society is the governing body for the Olympic sport of archery in the UK.
National Rifle Association

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Camping
Camp Clueless. Advice for the beginner.
Camping the way WE do it!. OK, so its a Guide site but its full of good information.
Campsites. An excellent guide to choosing and organising your campsite from Scouting Resources.
Caring for Sleeping Bags. Useful tips on using and caring for sleeping bags.
Caring for Waterproof Clothing. Useful tips on using and caring for waterproof clothing.
Knife, Saw and Axe. Good safety tips from Scouting Resources.
Lets Go Camping. A great website with many useful tips.
Scouting Hints and Tips. Useful tips from the 42nd Brighton (Saltdean) Scout Group.
Sleeping Bag Care. A useful website about caring for your sleeping bags and down clothing.
Tents. A useful guide to Pitching, Striking and Maintaining your tent from Scouting Resources.

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Caving
Caves and Caving in the UK. Details of Cave Regions, advice on Caving and Cave Conservation.
Caving Courses in the Dales. These caving courses aim to improve awareness and the need for conservation of the underground environment and provide the skills and knowledge necessary to explore caves safely.
National Caving Association. The National Body for Caving in England, Scotland and Wales.

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Climbing / Mountaineering
Accident Procedures and Advice. Required reading for anyone heading for the mountains.
British Mountaineering Council. The British Mountaineering Council is the representative body that exists to protect the freedoms and promote the interests of climbers, hill walkers and mountaineers, including ski-mountaineers.
Central Beacons Mountain Rescue. The Central Beacons Mountain Rescue Team operates in the Brecon Beacons National Park and surrounding areas of Mid Wales and South Wales.
Climbers Club. A UK based club dedicated to the interests of rock climbers and mountaineers.
Country Venture. Professional mountain & hillcraft training services
Edge Climbing Centre. Sheffield's premier climbing wall. With over 1000sqm of top-roping & leading space, and a bouldering room.
Hampshire Scouts Mountain Team. Voluntary training team within Hampshire Scouts for Mountaineering, Hill walking, Rock Climbing, Walls Towers, Trekking etc.
Kinder Mountain Rescue Team. Kinder Mountain Rescue Team provides search and rescue services in the mountain, moorland and rural areas of the Derbyshire High Peak, England.
Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team. The Rescue team is based in Llanberis, a busy village nestled at the foot of Snowdon.
Mountain Awareness. Country Venture & Mountain Awareness offer professional mountain & hill craft training services.
Mountain Bothies Association . A charity which looks after about 100 shelters in some of the remoter parts of the UK.
Mountain Equipment. Mountain Equipment gear - over 40 years of experience for you to rely on.
Mountain Leader Training Board. The Board provides nationally recognised training and assessment schemes for leaders of groups participating in mountain walking and single pitch rock climbing.
Mountain Rescue Council. The premier rescue service of its type anywhere in the World.
Mountain Tracks. Mountain Tracks organise and lead a range of skiing, climbing and trekking programmes for everyone from newcomers to seasoned mountaineers.
National Mountain Centre. Plas y Brenin has a special reputation for offering residential outdoor training courses which are informal, challenging, high quality and fun.
Penrith Mountain Rescue Team. Penrith Mountain Rescue Team is affiliated to the Lake District Search and Rescue Association and to the Mountain rescue Council.
Rock and Ice. 'The new hub' on the net to find information on all aspects of rock climbing and mountaineering in Europe and further a field.
Southampton Rats Climbing Club. Southampton Rats Climbing Club is a small, informal club for climbers in the Southampton area.
SouthWest Survival School. The SouthWest Survival School run a variety of courses ranging from weekend to one week survival schools plus four wheel drive training and organised walks. They can also offer a Mountain Leader's Expedition First Aid course for those people seeking adventure.
Vagabond Mountaineering Club. The Vagabonds is a Merseyside based club who own their own hut, "Pant-y-Fron", which is situated in beautiful surroundings in the Llanberis Pass at the foot of Snowdon.
Welsh International Climbing Centre. Although primarily a climbing centre, they provide far more than just excellent indoor climbing facilities.
Yr Hafod The Mountain Centre. Yr Hafod is a special place, run by Scouts, for Scouts, to enjoy the challenges of the mountains to the full, with the security of competent leadership and the provision of quality accommodation.

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Hiking / Walking / Backpacking
Achinglegs. Walking around Salisbury, The New Forest and South Wessex.
Adventure Network. Plenty of good general information and advice.
Backpackers Club. The Backpackers Club is a UK based club aimed at people who are involved or interested in lightweight camping whether through walking, cycling, cross-country skiing, canoeing or just the camping way of life.
Backpackers.co.uk. A guide to independent backpackers hostels through the UK & Ireland.
Bodmin Moor. An informative site about Bodim Moor.
Boots and Blisters. A Periodical Newsletter Published By the High Adventure Team of the San Francisco Bay Area Council, Boy Scouts of America.
Coast and Countryside. A small, family-run company offering individual walking and cycling holidays in the beautiful countryside and on the majestic Heritage Coastline of the South-west of England.
Country Code. A very good presentation of the Country Code from Scouting Resources.
CragHappy. CragHappy is dedicated to providing a one stop shop for those of you interested in walking in the UK.
Dorset Coast Path. A website giving details of the Dorset Coastal Path that is around 71 miles long.
go4awalk.com. This is the UK's leading Internet site for walking in the UK including routes and plenty of good advice and tips on walking and equipment.
Great Outdoor Recreation Pages. This site features outdoor recreation activities, attractions, gear and adventure travel opportunities.
Hillwalking Scotland. Hillwalking Scotland aims to provide hillwalkers with valuable information regarding hillwalking and walking in Scotland.
Hooked on Walking Holidays. A great selection of walking and hiking holidays in Europe and British Columbia.
Lightweight Backpacker. This website includes a vast collection of wisdom - useful for anyone who travels in the backcountry. It is also a proven resource for researching and purchasing quality backpacking equipment.
Long Distance Footpaths in Britain. Information about walking long distance footpaths in Britain.
National Trails. National Trails provide over 2,500 miles (4,000km) of the nation's favourite rambles and rides, offering some of the best walking, riding and cycling experiences in the country.
New Forest Walks. Details of short walks in the New Forest area.
North Downs Way. The North Downs Way National Trail runs for 153 miles through the Surrey Hills and Kent Downs Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Northumbrian Backpackers. The web site of the Northumbrian members of the Backpackers Club.
North York Moors National Park. This site introduces you to the North York Moors - to the qualities that make it so special and the work the National Park carries out to care for the area.
North Yorkshire Moors. Accommodation & Tourist Guide for the North Yorkshire Moors National Park.
Ochil Hills. An informative website about hill walking in Scotland.
Peak to Peak. Peak to Peak Trail and Wilderness Links.
Pickatrail. Hiking trails and GPS waypoints! Trail maps with GPS waypoints - see the trail before you hike!
Ramblers Association. The web site of The Ramblers Association.
Routecards.co.uk. The routes on this site are for walks in a growing number of areas in the UK. This site is ideal for Scouts and Duke of Edinburgh's Award participants.
Rucksack Readers. Publications and good advice for first time Long Distance walkers.
South Downs Virtual Information Centre. All you need to know about walking, cycling, hiking, trekking, attractions and days out in the South Downs.
The Geocaching Association of Great Britain. The aims of this Association are to establish good practice, provide a focal point for public liaison and support the growth and enjoyment of Geocaching in harmony with the law and environment.
Trailmate®. Trailmate® is an easy and permanent method of recording walking routes.
WalkLink.com. The Interactive Website for Walkers - Contains many useful tips for beginners.
Walking and Hiking. The World's largest trail database.
Walking Britain. Walking Britain is dedicated to the footpaths that cross the landscape.
Walking in Essex. This site is for everyone interested in country walking in Essex
Walking in Herts. This site is for anyone interested in walking in Hertfordshire. It gives details of guided walks, books and leaflets of walks and Walking Group contacts.
Walking in Suffolk. This site is for anyone interested in walking in Suffolk. It gives details of guided walks, books and leaflets of walks and Walking Group contacts.
Walking IOW. The Isle of Wight is an all season walkers paradise with over 500 miles of well maintained footpaths winding through fields and forests.
Walking-Routes. On this page you will find 100's of links to UK web pages which carry online walking routes, hiking trails, route directions, route maps etc.
WalkingWild.com. Walkingwild is a joint project between the Area Tourist Boards in Aberdeen & Grampian, Angus & Dundee, Argyll, the Isles, Loch Lomond, Stirling & the Trossachs, the Highlands of Scotland, Orkney, Perthshire, Shetland and the Western Isles.
Walks Worldwide. Walks Worldwide is a unique specialist travel company offering a selection of walking holidays to suit the needs of any active person of any age.

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Water Activities
Adventure Fleet. Adventure Fleet canal boat hirers offer a 365 day hire fleet and during the Autumn, Winter and Spring months can usually make a boat ready for you in a couple of hours.
Brighton Watersports. Renowned as the south coasts leading watersports provider Brighton Watersports' activities range from kayak hire, water skiing, wake boarding, parasailing too offering a wide range of accredited training courses
British Swimming. The website of the Amateur Swimming Association which is the British National Governing Body for Swimming, Diving, Water Polo, Open Water, and Synchronized Swimming.
British Canoe Union. The British Canoe Union (BCU) is the Governing Body for the sport and recreation of canoeing and kayaking in the UK.
British Waterways. The purpose of this site is to reveal the hidden world of Britain's inland waterways network.
Canoe Slalom UK. Canoe slalom is one of the most spectacular watersports, demanding skill, stamina and courage. The aim is to run a rapid river course marked by "gates" fast, and without touching.
Dragons Alive. Dragons Alive specialise in organising dragon boat regattas.
Dragon Boat Festivals. Gable Events will provide the boats, ancillary equipment, safety cover, buoyancy vests, qualified staff, BDA permit, medals and trophy for winning crew, PA system and race commentary, event control unit, venue decoration, £5m public liability insurance and professional event management.
Elite Sailing. Elite Sailing offer RYA sail cruising courses and private sailing tuition from their base on the Medway in Kent.
Inland Waterways Association. An Association Campaigning for the Inland Waterways.
Jubilee Sailing Trust. The JST is the only organisation in the world to be able to offer tall ship sailing holidays to people with physical disabilities.
LaserFleet.com. This corner of the web is dedicated to the laser dinghy sailor and laser fleets all over the world.
Lifesavers. This website provides details of the skills and knowledge required to become a competent lifesaver.
Longcraig Scout Centre. Longcraig is a Scout Water Activities Centre based in South Queensferry, Scotland.
Middlewich Narrowboats. Middlewich Narrowboats for canal cruising, canal boat hire and boating holidays on UK waterways.
National Watersports Centre. At Plas Menai, the National Watersports Centre, we organise and run one of the widest ranges of watersports activities available anywhere in Europe.
National Water Sports Centre. The National Water Sports Centre at Holme Pierrepont is Britain's first purpose-built, multi-water sports Centre, with facilities specially designed to meet the national requirements of rowing, canoeing and water ski-ing.
NONSTOP Sail. Adventure Sailing and Sail Training in Dartmouth.
Ocean Youth Trust. The Ocean Youth Trust is a group of registered charities using Sail Training to promote the development of young people.
Piplers of Poole. Piplers of Poole online Chandlery and Nautical Book Shop.
Sail Training Association. The Tall Ships Challenge for Young People.
The UK Rivers Guidebook. The UK Rivers Guidebook is an 'Interactive' Guidebook to UK Rivers, being constantly updated...by you. It aims to eventually cover all paddleable rivers in the UK, flat or white water.
Willow Wren. Willow Wren specialise in narrowboat hire of larger 10 and 12 berth boats for schools and youth groups, larger families or groups of friends.
Wild Things. Wild Things specialise in the production of all-round (or general-purpose) designs for canoeists and ski paddlers who are looking for easy to use, high quality canoes, kayaks and sit on tops.

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Campfire Resources
Avon Campfire Leaders. The Avon Campfire Leaders aim is to keep alive the tradition of campfires in Scouting and Guiding by organising well led events both large and small.
Becky's Campfire Songbook. Included in these pages are an enormous number of songs that Becky has collected during her years in Guiding.
Campfire Helps. A very useful site full of ideas and resources.
Campfire Magic. Lots of tips for running a successful Campfire.
Campfire Skits and Stunts. Plenty of good ideas and advice here.
Campfire Songs. A multitude of Campfire Songs from Scouting Resources.
Campfires - A Scouting Tradition. This site will provide you with the basics to help ensure that your Scouts can enjoy the magic that is a campfire.
Creative Campfires. These Creative Campfire selections will help you and your Scouts put on memorable presentations.
Flying Pigs Campfire Song Book. A fine repository of campfire songs.
GOOD BOOK of PETER HENRY. This songbook was compiled from a wide range of unknown, obscure and untraceable sources.
Julian's Camp Fire Song Page. A collection of songs and stuff that Julian happen to like.
ScoutSongs.com. This songbook was created for everyone who has ever been involved in Scouting.
Sing Along With Me. Traditional Guide and Scout songs and well-known campfire songs, all with music : midi files or wav files.
Songs for Scouts and Scouters. Campfire Songs from The MacScouter.
South African Scout Campfire Songbook.
Stunts and Skits. Plenty of ideas for campfire stunts from Scouting Resources.
The Great Campfire. A well planned campfire with an enthusiastic MC will liven up any camping trip - this site tells you how to do it.
Ye Olde Catalogue of Boy Scout Skits. This site claims to have a list of all the Boy Scout Skits that the author has ever seen.
YMCA Camp Loowit Campfire Songs.

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Activity Centres and Organisations
3D Education and Adventure. 3D Education and Adventure is a specialist provider of adventure and educational holidays and courses for young people.
Adventures. Adventures is based in the Lake District and they provide fun and challenging activities for all ages and abilities all year round throughout the UK.
Adventure Experiences. Adventure Experiences is an independent website that finds and reviews the country's most exciting outdoor experiences. The website enables visitors to view a particular experience or discover the range of experiences within a particular region, which makes finding the perfect experience a simple and enjoyable experience in itself.
Acorn Venture. Acorn Venture is one of the U.K.'s leading providers of Adventure Courses and Educational Tours for School and Youth Groups.
Activity UK . Activity UK at the Llangorse Rope Centre, houses the largest indoor climbing and riding centres in Wales.
Adventure Days. Outdoor Pursuits in the Lake District or Yorkshire Dales.
Alternative Adventure and Outdoor Activities Service. Outdoor Activities Service are a professional organization, delivering a range of high-quality, outdoor-oriented, Activity, Teamwork, Educational, Skill, and Personal-Development, courses, at all skill-levels. OAS are AALA licensed, and are accredited, National Governing Body course providers.
Auchengillan. Auchengillan provides a safe venue for young people to experience some of the best Scottish countryside amongst plentiful wildlife.
Avon Tyrrell. Avon Tyrrell Activity and Residential Centre is set in 50 acres of grounds near the village of Bransgore in the New Forest, England.
Bach Ventures. Self-catering holiday and camping accommodation in Snowdonia, North Wales.
Black Mountain Activities. Black Mountain Activities is an Outdoor Pursuits Centre based in the Brecon Beacons National Park in South Wales.
Brenscombe Outdoor Centre. One of he South Coast's Premier Outdoor Training Centre for Team Building, Adventure, Watersports, Powerboating, RIB charter. Accommodation, conferences, events.
Calshot Activities Centre. Calshot is one of the largest Outdoor Education Centres in Britain situated in a unique position on the shores of the Solent and two kilometres from the New Forest.
Cathedral Camps. Cathedral Camps have been running week-long residential breaks at cathedrals and churches throughout the UK for over 21 years - there are now on average 24 camps at different venues, running each year throughout July and August.
Camp Beaumont. Summer Camps at Camp Beaumont offer UK activity holidays for children and teenagers. Their residential camps offer a fantastic choice of sports, arts and adventure activities for 6-16 year olds in various locations in the UK.
Fairthorne Manor. Fairthorne Manor is an outdoor education and community resource situated on the upper reaches of the river Hamble.
Highland Adventure. At Tom's Adventure Centre you can immerse yourself in the Castaway experience or retreat on our wilderness holiday, watch the seals, otters, deer and eagles in the stunning rugged beauty of Loch Nevis on the west coast of Scotland.
High Ropes Adventure. High Ropes Adventure Lincolnshire's premier ropes course.
Jeka Group Holidays. JEKA have been organising holidays for youth groups since 1960.
Key Adventures. An AALA licensed provider of outdoor activities and outdoor team building based in the Lake District.
Llanrug Outdoor Education Centre. Llanrug Outdoor Education Centre is a non profit making organisation, owned and operated by Worcestershire County Council.
Marrick Priory. Marrick Priory's aim is to introduce young people and adults to the joys and thrills of the outdoor world in a place where the physical, social, mental and spiritual can all be developed.
Outdoor Adventure. Outdoor Adventure offers Surfing, Windsurfing and Multi Activity Holiday Courses at Widemouth Bay, near Bude, Cornwall.
Outdoorlite Ventures. Outdoorlite Ventures specialises in providing fully qualified and safe instruction in Outdoor Pursuits, including Climbing, Abseiling, Walking, Navigation, and Outward Bound style courses.
PGL Activity Holidays. The Website of PGL Activity Holidays.
Robinwood Activity Centres. Robinwood Activity Centres Ltd. exists to provide multi-activity courses for school groups and individuals.
Shoreline Outdoor Pursuits. Shoreline's professional team of local instructors have had years of experience in teaching a wide range of outdoor pursuits.
The Mountain Company. The Mountain Company are an adventure travel company which specializes in organising small group treks to the Himalayas and Eastern Africa.
Tom McClean's Adventure Centre. Tom McClean's Adventure Centre is ideal for group holidays and for those who want to experience an activity holiday.
Vectis Youth Camps. Vectis Youth Camps are a registered youth charity operating campsites on the Isle of Wight for organised youth groups.
Venture Abroad. For over twenty five years Venture Abroad has been arranging summer camps and accommodation throughout Europe and beyond for groups of young people.
Venture Centre. The Venture Centre Outdoor Activity Centre was founded in 1981. It's unique location on the Isle of Man makes it an ideal venue for a wide range of outdoor pursuits.
Walkers Map and Compass. Providers of hands on Navigation and Survival Skills
Woodlarks Camp Site Trust. Woodlarks is a charity dedicated to providing a permanent camp site for people with disabilities of all ages.
Woodmill Outdoor Centre. Woodmill is located in parkland on the outskirts of Southampton. Activities include canoeing, kayaking, raft-building, rock climbing, abseiling, white water rafting, orienteering, archery, low ropes course, tunnelling, dragon boating, camping, environmental studies and problem solving exercises.

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Camp Sites and Hostels - Scout
Ashworth Valley Scout Campsite. The website of the Ashworth Valley Scout Campsite near Manchester.
Baden Powell House. The website of the Baden Powell House Hostel.
Beaudesert Park. Beaudesert Park Camp Site Staffordshire is used predominately by members of the Scout and Guide Associations.
Belchamps Scout Centre. Belchamps is situated in 30 acres of pasture and woodland and only a few minutes walk away from 360 acres of public woodlands near Hockley in Essex.
Bentley Copse. Bentley Copse is situated in the heart of the beautiful Surrey countryside, 2½ miles south of the picturesque village of Shere.
Blackland Farm. A Guide site, Blackland Farm. is set in 122 acres of beautiful West Sussex Countryside. The site has plenty of fields for camping surrounded by a stream and wooded areas.
Bonaly. Bonaly, Scotland's Capital Camping Site has a wide range of facilities for use by everyone from Beaver Scouts to Venture Scouts and leaders.
Bowley Scout Camp and Activity Centre. Bowley Scout Camp and Activity Centre is situated at the gateway to the North Ribble Valley and Pennine Moors. It is also within easy reach of the Yorkshire Dales, Fylde Coast and Lakeland Hills.
Broadstone Warren. Scout Camp and Activity Centre Located in Ashdown Forest, Sussex.
Bryn Gloch. Bryn Gloch Caravan and Camping Park in Snowdonia has a designated field for Scouts.
Buddens. A Scout Activity Centre in Dorset that makes an excellent Base for cycling.
Bushy Wood Scout Camp. Bushy Wood Scout Camp is situated on the main A22 Eastbourne to Uckfield road at Hailsham.
Butchers Coppice. Butchers Coppice is owned by Bournemouth Scouts and is run and maintained entirely by voluntary staff.
Chalfont Heights Scout Camp. Chalfont Heights Scout Camp covers 60 acres (44 acres of woodland plus two fields, one of 6 acres and one of 10 acres). There is indoor accommodation, a heated swimming pool, an attractive open-air chapel and a Providore (camp shop). There is a resident Camp Warden who is ably assisted by voluntary Service Crews.
Chelwood Scout Camp Site. Chelwood Scout Camp Site borders the A368, 0.5km from Chelwood Village, in the county of Bath & North East Somerset (Scout county of Avon).
Cranham. Gloucestershire County Scouts Scouting Centre.
Decoy Broad Scout Campsite. Decoy Broad Scout Campsite is situated at the heart of the Norfolk Broads National Park.
Downe Activity Centre. Downe is a beautiful, wooded undulating Camp Site situated 16 miles from central London in rural Kent.
Drum Hill Scout Campsite.
Faulkes Flying Foundation. The Faulkes Flying Foundation is providing flight training for Scouts countrywide from bases at Lasham, Cambridge and Dunstable.
Ferny Crofts. Ferny Crofts is ideally situated in the New Forest for orienteering, Duke of Edinburgh's Award programmes, pony trekking, natural history, conservation, bird and deer watching and many more activities.
Fordell Firs. Fordell Firs is one of the three National Scout Activity Centres situated throughout Scotland.
Gilwell Park Campsite. Gilwell Park is situated on the edge of the picturesque Epping Forest, yet is within easy travelling distance of the sights of London.
Great Tower. Situated on the East side of Lake Windermere, midway between Bowness and Newby Bridge, Great Tower's 250 acres of heavily wooded and rocky terrain offer many varied camp sites.
Hardiman Fields. Warwickshire Guide Association's County Campsite.
Harry’s Island. Harry’s Island is a Scout camp site situated close to Burley in the New Forest.
Hawkhirst. Hawkhirst Adventure Camp within the Kielder Forest.
Hopehill. Based in Meopham, Kent Hopehill camping and training ground is within easy access of the M25, the A20 and the A2.
John's Lee Wood Campsite. John's Lee Wood Campsite has 24 clearings in the woodland for camping pitches & these vary in size from Patrol to Group camp. The site is owned by the four City of Leicester Scout Districts & is open to most organisations throughout the year, except for Christmas weekend.
Kandersteg International Scout Centre. Kandersteg International Scout Centre is the only world centre of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM).
Kibblestone International Scout Camp. Kibblestone is a unique camp: it offers green field camping in the magnificent parkland of the former Kibblestone Hall. It offers modern and continually improving amenities. buildings of varying sizes with cooking facilities, a shop, toilets and showers. It has unrivalled facilities for on-site activities and is in easy reach of Alton Towers. Wedgwood Visitor Centre and the Peak District.
Kinver Scout Camp. Kinver Scout Camp in the West Midlands consists of 26 acres of grass and woodlands providing over 40 available sites.
Lagganlia Outdoor Experience. Activity Holiday Centre in the Scottish Highlands.
Lapwing Lodge Scout Centre. Lapwing Lodge Scout Centre and camping ground is a 25 acre activity centre situated beside Caplaw Dam on top of Gleniffer Braes, near Paisley, Scotland.
Lochgoilhead Centre. The Lochgoilhead Centre welcomes any Organized group, adults seeking training, Education party Special Needs groups and Businesses..
Meggernie. Meggernie Outdoor Centre is one of the three National Scout Activity Centres situated throughout Scotland.
Moor Crag Water Activity Centre. Situated on the Eastern shore of Lake Windermere and adjacent to the 250 acre Great Tower Scout Camp Site Estate, the centre is ideally located for all types of water activities.
Perch Pool. A small but exquisitely placed camp site situated on the river Stour in the heart of Christchurch and Bournemouth.
Phasels Wood. Phasels Wood scout camp site and activity centre, Kings Langley, Herts.
Polyapes. Polyapes is situated 100 feet above Blundel Lane (200 feet above mean sea level) and comprises of 23 acres of mature coniferous and deciduous woodland, together with open grassland.
Ratlingate Camping Centre. Ratlingate Camping Centre, Nr. Carlisle, Cumbria - run by Cumbria North & East Scouts.
Skreens Park. The site consists of 52 acres of historic parkland, which is part of the original Skreens Manor, plus a three acre lake for boating, rafts, swimming and fishing (in Season).
The Oaks In Charnwood Scout and Guide Campsite. The Oaks provide a great mix of all that is traditional and best in Scouting, with a very healthy dose of progressive evolution.
Thriftwood. International Scout Camp and Activity Centre, Essex.
Tolmers Scout Camp and Activity Centre. Tolmers Scout Camp and Activity Centre is owned and operated by Hertfordshire County Scout Council.
Ullesthorpe Campsite. The site is managed by South Leicestershire District Scout Council, and aims to provide camping and pack holiday facilities for Scouts, Cubs, Beavers, Guides and Brownies and is also available for other youth groups.
Venture Forth Base. The Venture Forth Base is situated within the magnificent 250 acre wooded Great Tower close to Lake Windermere.
Waddecar Camping & Activity Centre. Waddecar is ideal for most Scouting & Guiding activities having a variety of camping terrain from field sites to leafy woodland and riverside pitches.
Walesby Forest Scout Centre. Lose yourself in 250 acres of rich countryside and woodlands set in the heart of Robin Hood Country. A unique connection with the famous outlaw lies along the west side of the site where the remains of Robin Hood's cave are to be found on the banks of the River Maun.
Woodhouse Park. The County Camping and Activity Centre of Avon Scouts.
Youlbury International Scout Campsite. Youlbury, in Oxfordshire, is open throughout the year and welcomes Scouts, Guides and other youth organisations.

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Cooking
Back Woods Cooking. A collection of a few examples and methods which are a little different.
Backwoods Cooking With JB and Tim.  The Half Ass Expeditions Guide to Camp Cooking.
Camp Fire Cooking. Plenty of good advice on all aspects of Campfire Cooking.
Camp Recipes. Camp Recipes is your place to find outdoor recipes.
Cookbook. Useful cooking ideas from Scouting Resources.
Fires. All you need to know about lighting your cooking fire from Scouting Resources.
Just Recipes. A useful site packed with good recipes.
WAGGGS-L Cyber Cookbook. The WAGGGS-L Cyber Cookbook is a collection of camping recipes contributed by members.

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Environment & Recycling
Alupro. Website of the UK Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation.
British-Trees.com. This site contains a wealth of reference material for all those interested in native British trees. So whether your interest is in conservation or forestry feel free to dip in!
British Garden Birds. An excellent resource site for British Garden Birds.
British Trust for Ornithology. Take a look around the BTO site and discover what they do and why they are world leaders in wild bird research.
Chichester Harbour Conservancy. Chichester Harbour Conservancy - The Conservancy Education Service is available for all schools, colleges and local interest groups.
Defra. For information about the issues surrounding recycling and waste, and the actions being taken.
Discovering Fossils.co.uk.  Discovering Fossils, a site dedicated to exploring the UK's ancient past.
Environmental Campaigns. ENCAMS (Environmental Campaigns) is an environmental charity which aims to achieve litter free and sustainable environments by working with community groups, local authorities, businesses and other partners.
Get It Sorted. A useful Waste Site from Gloucestershire.
The Bat Conservation Trust. The Bat Conservation Trust is the only national organisation solely devoted to the conservation of bats and their habitats in the UK.
The Country Side Code. Updated for the first time in over 20 years, the new Countryside Code was launched on 12 July 2004.
The Countryside Foundation for Education. Bringing the Countryside into the Classroom.
The Soil Association. The Soil Association is the UK's leading campaigning and certification organisation for organic food and farming.
International Fund for Animal Welfare. The International Fund for Animal Welfare mounts rescue and relief operations to help animals in distress, whether from natural or man-made disasters.
Kids Ark. A Nature Study site designed for Children.
National Geographic. The website of the National Geographic Society.
North Notts Bat Group. The main aim of the group is to promote a better understanding of bats.
Mammals Trust UK. Mammals Trust UK raises funds for scientific research aimed at understanding and solving many of the problems our mammals face today.
Otter, Owls & Conservation Parks. The Derbyshire and Hampshire Centres were founded in an endeavour to promote a wider understanding of our natural environment and the fauna and flora which share it.
Recyclingappeal.com. Here is an easy way to raise funds for UK charities and community groups.
recycle-more.co.uk. recycle-more.co.uk designed to provide information on recycling in the UK. There are areas specially designed for your home, business, and school.
Recyclezone. This is the site for schools, children and teachers that tells you what's what in the world of waste!
The Recycling Consortium. TRC encourages ways to reduce, reuse, recycle and compost. By promoting sustainable ways to deal with our waste, TRC believe that we all benefit - as does our planet, our environment and our future.
SCRIB. The Steel Can Recycling Information Bureau.
Sprints. The easy and environmentally friendly way to get free educational equipment for your school.
United Nations Environment Programme. The UNEP's mission is to provide leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations.
Waste Management Information. A very useful source of Information on Waste Management and Glass Recycling.
Waste Watch. Waste Watch is the leading national organisation promoting and encouraging action on the 3Rs - waste reduction, reuse and recycling.
Wastepoint. Wastepoint is a comprehensive reference for recycling points throughout the country.
Waste Online. In depth information on Waste.
WaterAid. WaterAid is an international NGO dedicated exclusively to the sustainable provision of safe domestic water, sanitation and hygiene education to the world’s poorest people.
Wild About Britain. Wild About Britain is a wildlife education charity that provides resources for schools and the general public on every aspect of
wildlife, environment and conservation throughout all of the British Isles.
Wildlife Watch. The Wildlife Watch website.
Wildlife Trusts Partnerships. The Wildlife Trusts partnership is the UK's leading conservation charity exclusively dedicated to wildlife.
Worldaware. Worldaware helps teachers provide a global dimension to the school curriculum, but this could also be a useful resource for leaders.
World Society for the Protection of Animals. WSPA (pronounced WIS-PA) works with more than 400 member organisations to raise the standards of animal welfare throughout the world.
WWF Global Network. The World Wildlife Fund is a global organization that is doing all it can to halt the accelerating destruction of our natural world.
WWF-UK. The UK Branch of the WWF.

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Equipment Suppliers
9feet.com. The On-line Adventure Store.
Abbey Tent Services. Abbey Tent Services Ltd - for all your Marquee and Camping requirements.
Adventure Centre Ltd. The Adventure Centre is a specialist outdoor shop situated in Warrington, UK.
Aiguille Alpine. Aiguille Alpine are dedicated to producing equipment of the highest quality for use in the wild places of the world.
Anchor Supplies Ltd. One of Europe's Leading Genuine Government Surplus Supplier.
Army Surplus. his site supplies Army Surplus Clothing & Military Surplus items plus Military Books.
Armytents. Army surplus and new marquees, tents plus outdoor catering and camping equipment.
Base Camp. Your one-stop shop for Uniform, Badges and Books.
Blacks. Blacks - the Outdoor Experts.
Bournemouth Canoes Ltd UK. Bournemouth Canoes stock 180 canoes, kayaks, sit-on-top and a full range of canoeing equipment.
Brasher Boot Company. Site contains good advice on boot care and fitting etc.
Brighton Canoes. A Leading Canoeing and Kayaking retailer offering massive stock levels and friendly expert advice.
Camperlands. Shop in a pressure free family environment, surrounded by one of the UK's largest exhibitions of new and used tents, trailer tents and folding campers.
Camping & Camo. If it's British Army Surplus, Camping Equipment, or accessories you're after, make Camping and Camo your first strike.
CCC Outdoors. Established for 30 years in Sheffield a one stop outdoor store in the North of England with over 60,000 products in stock.
Conway Print & Design. Conway Print & Design offer a one stop solution for all your print, embroidery and promotional needs.
Delta Ground Anchors. A revolution in tent and marquee fastenings.
Discover Camping. A useful on-line guide to camping and camping equipment.
Don Valley Outdoor Centre. Based in Rossington, near Doncaster, Don Valley Outdoor Centre is the North's leading retailer of quality outdoor equipment and clothing.
Equipped2travel. Travel in comfort and style with this great range of travel accessories, 12 Volt equipment, binoculars, cameras, gadgets, luggage, pens, tools, travel clocks, wallets and card holders.
Four Seasons. Canoe, Kayak, White Water Raft, Training & Equipment.
Gear-Zone.co.uk. Gear-Zone.co.uk, the online outdoor shop.
Global Positioning Systems. Suppliers of GPS equipment for the UK.
goarmy.co.uk. goarmy.co.uk is a UK supplier of outdoors clothing and equipment, with a range of quality camping and backpacking supplies for x-treme sports, survival, watersports skiing & all outdoor activities, they also provide genuine armed forces surplus, clothing and gear.
Good Night Camping Equipment. Camping Equipment in all its splendour is what you will find at this unique online store.
H.C.Briggs. Suppliers of camping equipment.
Hike, Bike & Ride. Specialising in the supply of Outdoor Clothing, Camping Equipment & Sports Gear, Hike, Bike and Ride are based in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, UK.
LeisureKit.com. Outdoor clothing and accessories delivered direct to your door.
Leisureware2you. Leisureware2you sell popular outdoor accessories such as Sigg Thermo Bottles, Victorinox Swiss Army Knifes and Maglite Torches. They pride themselves on the excellent customer service that they offer and the high quality and competitive prices of the products they sell.
Manor Badges Ltd. Suppliers of Badges, Polo Shirts, Sweatshirts, T Shirts, Fleeces and Neckerchiefs.
Mountain Equipment. Mountain Equipment gear - over 40 years of experience for you to rely on.
M. Warren & Co. M. Warren & Co. have been manufacturing neckerchiefs and group scarves for the Scout and Guide Associations for over 30 years.
Outdoor Essentials. Suppliers of Quality Outdoor Clothing & Equipment.
Outdoor World. Outdoor World are Whitley Bay, UK based supplier of backpacking equipment, hiking equipment and camping equipment supplies.  Their ranges extend to cover your every outdoor clothing need.
OutdoorScotland.co.uk. UK outdoors and camping gear store.
Outside. Outside stock a vast range of specialist equipment and clothing for backpacking, lightweight camping, hillwalking, trekking and travel.
P. J. Camping Ltd. Order your equipment on-line from P. J. Camping Ltd.
PEGLERS of Arundel. Expedition Advisers and Suppliers - Founded by a 'Scouting Man' who gives special service to 'Scouts'.
Rose Trailers. Rose Trailers are lightweight, robust and aerodynamically efficient with perfect stability behind all types of vehicles.
Tarpaulins Direct. Tarpaulins Direct have been successfully supplying tarpaulins and accessories since 1979. Operating out of York they have grown to become one of the leading names in mail order sheeting.
The Outdoorsman. It doesn't matter whether you are hiking over the Himalayas, or sleeping out in the back garden, The Outdoorsman are sure to have something you need.
Towsure Online. Founded in 1967, Towsure is now recognised as one of the UK's leading towing and leisure, mail order and retail specialists. Products include Camping, Clothing and Outdoor equipment.
Scout Shops UK Limited. Scout Shops UK Limited is wholly owned by the Scouting Association of Great Britain.
Snow & Rock. Snow and Rock are a specialist sports retailer operating from nine strategically placed shops around the United Kingdom. They also operate a home shopping and internet service.
Stewardsons Outdoor Clothing. Outdoor clothing and accessories for every outdoor adventure.
Venturesport.co.uk. Venturesport is Norfolk's leading outdoor equipment and clothing retailer selling stylish brands of the highest quality.
Wellieboots.com. Suppliers of Wellington Boots and Hunting boots by Le Chameau, Hunter Wellingtons, Aigle and Barbour.
WildDay. WildDay.com have not only the largest range of tents in the country but the lowest prices!!!
World of Surplus. British Army Surplus plus battalion-loads of military accessories as well as European Army Clothing or US Army Clothing from top brands that would fill a barracks, make WorldOfSurplus your first choice for authentic army outdoor gear.

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Disability Advice
A Deafblindness Web Resource. A useful resource for Deafblindness.
A-Z to Deafblindness. Information About Deafblindness.
Action for Blind People. Action for Blind People is a national UK charity which aims to enable blind and partially sighted people to enjoy equal opportunities in every aspect of their lives through work, leisure, housing and support.
Afasic. Afasic is a UK charity representing children and young adults with communication impairments, working for their inclusion in society and supporting their parents and carers.
After 16 - what’s new?. This website is for teenagers and young people in the UK who have an impairment or disability and are wondering what opportunities and services there should be when they leave school.
Allergy UK. The leading Medical Charity for people with allergy.
Association for Children with Hand or Arm Deficiency. Reach provides information and support for families with children who have hand or arm deficiencies, whether caused by trauma, disease or by congenital reasons.
Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus. ASBAH aims to improve services for people with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus, to work with them to extend their choices, and maximise opportunities for independence and achievement.
Birthmark Support Group. The Birthmark Support Group's objective is to provide a UK based support group for anyone with a birthmark.
British Deaf Association. The BDA is a national charity organisation representing about 70,000 deaf people in the UK.
British Dietetic Association. The British Dietetic Association, established in 1936, was formed to provide training and facilities for Registered Dietitians.
British Epilepsy Association. Epilepsy Advice and Information.
British Institute for Brain Damaged Children. BIBIC, a registered charity, was founded in 1972 and aims to become recognised as the most effective. medically-endorsed means of helping families with children with learning difficulties, both general and specific.
British Institute of Learning Difficulties. BILD is an independant registered charity committed to improving the quality of life of all people with a learning disability.
British Stammering Association. A UK website for Stammering or Stuttering.
Brittle Bone Society. The Brittle Bone Society aims are to promote research into the brittle bones diseases and to provide practical support, advice and encouragement to sufferers and their relatives.
Capability Scotland. Scotland's largest disability organisation, providing a broad range of services to adults and children with disabilities.
Coping With Life. Advice and assistance for children, their families and schools in dealing with very real problems of today.
Council for Disabled Children. The Council for Disabled Children promotes collaborative work between different organisations providing services and support for children and young people with disabilities and special educational needs.
Cystic Fibrosis Trust. The Cystic Fibrosis Trust is a national charity dedicated to finding a cure for the UK's most common, life threatening inherited disease and supporting those living with the condition.
Deafblind UK. Deafblind UK is a national charity which provides a range of support services to deafblind adults and their carers.
Deafblind-K12 Academics. A useful educational based site.
Diabetes UK. Diabetes UK is the leading charity working for people with diabetes. We fund research, campaign and help people to live with the condition.
Down's Syndrome Association. The aim of the Down's Syndrome Association is to make as much of our information accessible to as many people as possible around the world.
Dyspraxia Foundation. The Dyspraxia Foundation are a UK charity which exists to help people to understand and cope with dyspraxia. A useful resource for parents, for teenagers and adults who have the condition, and for professionals who help all of them.
epiweb.org. Information and resources for parents of children who suffer from epilepsy.
Foundation for Assistive Technology. This website offers information for all those with an interest/involved in assistive technology.
Haemophilia Society. The UK Haemophilia Society is working to secure the best possible care, treatment and support for people with haemophilia, related bleeding disorders, and their families.
Hearing Dogs. Hearing Dogs for Deaf People trains dogs to alert deaf people to specific sounds, whether in the home, workplace or public buildings.
Lupus UK. Lupus UK are a national charity helping people with the presently incurable immune system illness lupus.
Makaton. Makaton is a unique language programme offering a structured, multi-modal approach for the teaching of communication, language and literacy skills.
Mencap. Mencap works with people with a learning disability to fight discrimination.
Mental Health Foundation. The Mental Health Foundation is the leading UK charity working in mental health and learning disabilities.
Mindout - for mental health. Mindout for mental health is an awareness and action campaign, working to bring about positive shifts in attitudes and behaviour surrounding mental health.
Multiple Sclerosis Society. MS is the most common neurological disorder among young adults and affects around 85,000 people in the UK.
Muscular Dystrophy Campaign. The Muscular Dystrophy Campaign website, containing over 100 pages of vital information about neuromuscular conditions, current research and disability issues.
National Asthma Campaign. The National Asthma Campaign's website.
National Autistic Society. The aim of the National Autistic Society (NAS) is to encourage a better understanding of autism and to pioneer specialist services for people with autism and those who care for them.
National Deaf Children's Society. A UK charity exclusively dedicated to supporting all deaf children, young deaf people and their families in overcoming the challenges of childhood deafness.
National Society for Epilepsy. The NSE aims to provide information and raise awareness about epilepsy among people affected by epilepsy and among the general public.
Rowan Organisation. The Rowan Organisation is an organisation of disabled people which provides disabled people with access to information, services and resources in order to increase their opportunity for independence and enable them to make informed choices about their future.
Royal National Institute for Deaf People. The RNID is a charity representing 8.7 million deaf and hard of hearing people in the UK.
Royal National Institute for the Blind. The RNIB helps all blind and partially sighted people in the UK.
Sense. Sense is a UK organisation working for people with deafblindness and associated disabilities.
Sense Scotland. Sense Scotland is a leader in the field of communication and innovative support services for people who are marginalised because of challenging behaviour, health care issues and the complexity of their support needs.
Scope. Scope is the national disability organisation whose focus is people with cerebral palsy.
Sickle Cell Society. Sickle Cell Society provides Information, Counselling and Caring for those with Sickle Cell Disorders and their families.
StammeringCentre.org. The Association for Research Into Stammering in Childhood is a charity which was set up to help children who stammer and their families.
STEPS. STEPS, the National Association for Children with Lower Limb Abnormalities.
United Kingdom Thalassaemia Society.The United Kingdom Thalassaemia Society was formed in 1976 by parents of children suffering from Thalassaemia.
Whizz-Kidz. Whizz-Kidz is a national children's charity with a very simple goal - to give disabled children and young people independent mobility.
Woodlarks Camp Site Trust. Woodlarks is a charity dedicated to providing a permanent camp site for people with disabilities of all ages.

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Games
Scouting Games. Games For All Ages and Purposes.
The Games Compendium. The Games Compendium is a collection of games suitable for Scouts and Guides.

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Gang Shows
Dundee Scout Gang Show. The NEW official website of Dundee Scout Gang Show.
Gosport Gang Show. The website of the Gosport Gang Show.
Greenford Gang Show. The Greenford Gang Show website.
North Devon Gang Show. The official website for the North Devon Gang Show.
www.gangshow.com. The Gang Show International Home Page.

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Knotting
Animated Knots by Grog. These animated knots are described for scouts, but most of them have critical uses in other environments.
Get Knotted. Animated Knots for Scouts provided by the 42nd Brighton (Saltdean) Scout Group.
Knots. Pretty well all you need to know about knots from Scouting Resources.
KnotPlot Site. A collection of knots and links, viewed from a (mostly) mathematical perspective.
Knots On The Web. Very many links to Knot Tying,Theory and Art.
Netknots.com. Best knots for fishing and outdoors.
Pioneering. Plenty of ideas fro pioneering from Scouting Resources.
Roper Knot Page. Knotting instructions for scouts, climbers and sailors.

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Map and Compass / Mapping
Anquet Maps. Maps on CD - Easily create, print and even share your own routes.
Aqua3 All Weather Maps. AQUA3 folded maps are lightweight, tough, durable and have anti-glare properties.
Compass. Lots of Hints and Tips on compass use from Scouting Resources.
EasyMap.co.uk. Internet Maps - Leading the Way.
Finding your way with Map and Compass. An excellent tutorial site.
Harvey Maps. Specialist maps for walking, cycling, horse riding, orienteering and navigation supplies.
How to use a compass. An Illustrated Guide on How to Use a Compass.
Mapstore. A good way to buy Ordnance Survey maps on the Internet.
MapQuest. Where to go and Directions on how to get there.
MultiMap. On-line maps and travel directions.
OA Guide to Map and Compass. Part of the Backpackers Field Manual.
Ordnance Survey. Britain's national mapping agency.
The Basics of Compass and Map Work. A useful guide from Chasetrek.
Street Map. The street map for the whole of mainland Britain.

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First Aid
Adventure First Aid. Adventure First Aid is approved to run First Aid Training certificated by Immediate Temporary Care and Rescue Emergency Care. They are a mobile training organisation based in the South West of England delivering courses throughout the country.
BBC First Aid In Action. The interactive first aid course that gives you the confidence to help others and save lives.
British Red Cross - First Aid Training for the Workplace. The British Red Cross is a recognised market leader in health and safety, and the world’s largest first aid training provider.
British Red Cross Society. The British Red Cross has a mission to be the leading provider of emergency help to people in need, anywhere in the world.
Eastbourne District Scout Fellowship First Aid Team. A team made up of Leaders and members of the Scout Fellowship - a good way to buy your first aid equipment by post.
First-Aid. This company supply first aid and sports medicine supplies for sports, schools, businesses, physiotherapists and the general public in the UK and Ireland.
First Aid Cafe. Whether you are a trainer or you have a training need, in either case this the right place.
First Aid Warehouse. First Aid Warehouse supply kits for home, travel, outdoor sports as well as HSE approved kits for the workplace and catering industry.
firstaid4sport. First Aid Kits, equipment and supplies for sport.
Insectstings.co.uk. The online resource for those concerned about sting allergies.
St. John Ambulance. The UK's leading First Aid, Transport and Care charity.

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Other Organisations
Adventure Activities Licensing Authority. This site contains information to help you understand the Adventure Activities Licensing Scheme.
Barnardo's. Barnardo's - UK childrens charity working to give children back their future.
Boys Brigade. The Boys' Brigade care for and challenge young people for life through a programme of informal education underpinned by the Christian faith.
British Youth Council. The British Youth Council is the representative body for young people in the UK.
Camping and Caravanning Club. The oldest and friendliest Club for all campers, offers a warm welcome to members and non-members alike, with caravans, motorcaravans, tents or trailer tents.
Caravan Club. Europe's premier organisation for touring caravanners, motor caravanners and trailer tenters.
Child Accident Prevention Trust. CAPT is a national charity in the United Kingdom dedicated to reducing the number of children and young people killed, disabled and seriously injured as a result of accidents.
Child Poverty Action Group. CPAG has been fighting poverty in the UK for more than 30 years.
Children and Young People's Unit. The CYPU is a UK Government unit whose task is about making sure young people get every chance to succeed.
Childen's Society. The Children's Society is one of the largest and most innovative children's charities in Britain.
Duke of Edinburgh's Award. The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, a registered charity, is a programme of activities for young people between the ages of 14-25.
English Heritage. English Heritage offers exciting insights into the past and helps the past contribute to the lives of everyone now, and in the future.
Forestry Commission. The Forestry Commission of Great Britain is the government department responsible for the protection and expansion of Britain's forests and woodlands.
Girlguiding Scotland. Girlguiding Scotland is the leading Scottish voluntary organisation for girls and young women. Find out more about the 70,000 members from the Borders to the Shetland Isles.
guidedogs.org.uk The website of The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association.
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is the world's largest humanitarian organization, providing assistance without discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions.
Guiding UK. Guiding UK, as part of a worldwide Movement, enables girls and young women to fulfil their potential and to take an active and responsible role in society.
National Association of Clubs for Young People. Clubs for Young People is one of the largest, longest established, voluntary youth organisations in the UK.  For over 75 years it has helped young people develop their personal and social education in a fun and supportive environment.
National Blood Service. The National Blood Service for England and North Wales.
National Children's Bureau. The National Children's Bureau (NCB) promotes the interests and well-being of all children and young people across every aspect of their lives.
National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. Read about the NSPCC's FULL STOP Campaign, the aim of which is to end cruelty to children.
National Trust. The National Trust looks after forests, woods, fens, farmland, downs, moorland, islands, archaeological remains, nature reserves, villages - for ever, for everyone.
Outdoor Industries Association. Outdoor Industries Association website - for anyone interested in outdoor activities and gear designed to ensure an enjoyable, active, outdoor experience.
Outward Bound. Outward Bound offers challenging adventures year 'round for adults and youth.
Oxfam. Oxfam's work is dedicated to finding lasting solutions to poverty and suffering.
Refugee Council. The Refugee Council is the largest organisation in the UK working with asylum seekers and refugees.
Rotary International. Rotary is an organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world.
Royal Geographical Society. The Royal Geographical Society (with The Institute of British Geographers) is the Learned Society representing Geography and geographers.
Royal National Lifeboat Institution. The RNLI is a registered charity which exists to save lives at sea.
Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents. RoSPA is actively involved in the promotion of safety in all areas of life - at work, in the home, and on the roads, in schools, at leisure and on or near water.
Save the Children. The UK's leading international children's charity, working to create a better future for children.
Samaritans. Samaritans is available 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide.
Scottish Youth Hostels. As a not-for-profit body with charitable status, the SYHA works for the benefit of all to promote recreation within Scotland, to increase international appreciation of our country and to improve understanding of hostelling in general.
Trinity House. This Corporation has three functions: The General Lighthouse Authority for England, Wales, The Channel Islands and Gibraltar, providing aids to general navigation such as lighthouses, light vessels, buoys and radio navigation systems.
United Nations. The United Nations website.
Volunteers' Week. Volunteers' Week is the UK's annual celebration of the work volunteers do. During the Week events are held across the country to recognise, reward and recruit volunteers.
VSO. VSO is an international development charity that works through volunteers. Our vision is a world without poverty in which people work together to fulfil their potential.
Woodcraft Folk. The Woodcraft Folk is an educational movement for children and young people, designed to develop self confidence and activity in society, with the aim of building a world based on equality, friendship, peace and co-operation.
Youth Clubs UK. The UK Network for Quality Work with Young People.
Youth Hostel Association. YHA offers a warm welcome, comfortable bunk rooms, usually with no more than six beds to a room, good food and affordable prices.

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Patron Saints
Saint Andrew. From the Catholic Encyclopaedia.
Saint David. From the Catholic Encyclopaedia.
Saint George. From the Catholic Encyclopaedia.
Saint Patrick. From the Catholic Encyclopaedia.

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Programme Ideas
Activity Village. Activity Village offers inspiration and ideas for parents and fun activities for kids under 10.
Baden Powell's Games. Scouting Games from Baden-Powell.
Bizzikid. Online learning, home school, learning games and fun activities for kids, free stuff for kids.
Call Sam. Call Sam is a telephone help line run by the Hampshire County Scout Office designed to take the pain out of organising Scouting activities.
Fun Programme Ideas for Scouts and other Youth Groups. This is a selection of programme ideas that have worked for the writer.
Hunkin's Experiments. The Hunkin's Experiments is a series of "cool cartoons that will have you experimenting with food, light, sound, clothes, and a whole lot more!"
Indoor Games. A selection of Indoor Games from Baden-Powell.
Kids Exchange. A useful site full of programme ideas.
Kidzone. Kidzone - Fun facts for kids.
Mohawk Wolf Cub Pack. A Canadian site full of Neat Stuff!
Programmes. Programming ideas and tips from Scouting Resources.
Weather. Lots of information on weather and clouds from Scouting Resources.
Resources. Programme, Challenge and other Scouting Ideas from the 15th Cheltenham (Shurdington) Scout Group.
SafeKids.co.uk. SafeKids contains over 70 articles & tips, all written by a team of experts.
Science Toys. Make toys at home with common household materials that demonstrate fascinating scientific principles.
The best paper airplane in the world. Build the best paper airplane in the world! How to build it, how to fly it.
The Games Compendium. A collection of Games ideas from the City of Edinburgh Scout Association.
Traditional Scouting Activities. Plenty of Indoor and Outdoor Games ideas.
Road Code. Road Code the highway code written for younger road users, has been written to guide and help you use the roads safely.

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