European Scout Federation (British Association)
| European Scout Federation (British Association) | |||
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| Headquarters | England | ||
| Country | United Kingdom | ||
| Founded | 1959 | ||
| Membership | 459 | ||
| National Commissioner | Anthony Gouldthorp | ||
| Affiliation | Confédération Européenne de Scoutisme | ||
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| Website F.S.E. (British Association) | |||
The European Scout Federation (British Association) is a Traditional Scouting youth organisation. It is a part of the other Scouting in the United Kingdom. Original test work set out by Robert Baden-Powell is still used. The original uniform is still evident today, broad brimmed hats, khaki shirts and shorts, making the wearer instantly recognisable as a Scout.
History
[edit]The European Scout Federation (British Association) is one of the organisations that founded the CES after leaving the Fédération du Scoutisme Européen (FSE), later renamed to the Union Internationale des Guides et Scouts d'Europe, The Badge of the Association consists of a gold fleur-de-Lys on a red Cross Pattée, with a blue background, the old badge of the FSE.
Sections
[edit]| Section | Ages | Part of | Activities | Formed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Colony | 5–7 | Group | Always busy and bright. | 1987 |
| Wolf Cub Pack | 7–10½ | Group | A Scout in Training. | 1916 |
| Scout Troop | 10½–16 | Group | For the advancement of Scouting skills. | 1907 |
| Rover Crew | 16–No upper limit | Group | Emphasis on Service and adventure. | 1918 |
| Ranger Crew | 16–No upper limit | Group | Emphasis on Service and adventure. | 1974 |
Membership
[edit]Total Membership in 2015: 516
- Otters: 67
- Cubs: 190
- Scouts: 126
- Rovers: 82
- Adult Members: 4
- Leaders: 47 - does not include Rovers who are also Leaders
Groups
[edit]- Central Province
- 1st / 2nd Derbyshire
- 3rd / 4th Derbyshire
- 5th / 6th Derbyshire
- 1st / 2nd Gloucestershire
- East Pennine Province
- 1st / 2nd Yorkshire
- Iceni Province
- 1st / 2nd Cambridgeshire (Girton)
- 7th / 8th Cambridgeshire (St. Ives)
- 1st / 2nd Essex (Great Chesterford)
- West Pennine Province
- 1st Lancashire based at Prestwich, Greater Manchester
- 2nd Lancashire based at Higher Blackley, Manchester
- 3rd/4th Lancashire based at Newton Heath, Manchester
- 5th Lancashire based at Higher Blackley, Manchester
- 6th/15th Lancashire based at Middleton, Greater Manchester
- 1st Cumberland based at Heads Nook, Brampton, Cumbria