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Scouting Present Wish List

posted 24 Mar 2009 10:41 by Gary Waite

For those interested in buying scouting-type presents here is a useful list:


  • 55 lt / 65 lt Rucsac
  • First aid kit.
  • Hike boots
  • 'camel' type water/hydration system
  • Towels large microfibre type (2)
  • Waterproof Jacket
  • Waterproof Trousers
  • Quality Hiking socks
  • Sleeping bag
  • Sleeping bag liner
  • Karrimat or Thermarest
  • Penknife
  • Gaters


NOTE: We recommend that items such as these are purchased from specialist shops (e.g. Millets, Blacks, Cotswold Camping) and not from your local supermarket or Argos.

Oxfordshire Adult Training Dates

posted 3 Oct 2008 05:56 by Gary Waite

Here are the current dates for leadership training.

Where can I get information on Scouting in general?

posted 28 Jun 2008 07:34 by Gary Waite   [ updated 22 Jul 2008 12:21 ]

This website is very useful.

Compass bearing utility

posted 28 Jun 2008 06:11 by Gary Waite   [ updated 22 Jul 2008 12:17 ]

Here is a useful utility for calculating the distance and compass bearing between any two points clicked on a Google Map.

How do I get to Youlbury Scout Centre?

posted 28 Jun 2008 05:50 by Gary Waite   [ updated 22 Jul 2008 12:22 ]

The full postal address of the centre is:

Youlbury Scout Activity Centre, Boars Hill, Oxford, OX1 5HD

Here is a map, and also a route in from the A420.

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