York Scout & Guide Gang Show 2018

Cast of over 50 taking part

John Ives, our Creative Arts Coordinator and the Gang Show Chairman says:

What is a Gang Show?
Gang Show is a fantastic Scouting tradition which dates back to 1932 when a Rover Scout called Ralph Reader wrote and produced the first ever show. It was performed by a group of Scouts in London’s
Scala Theatre and took the format of a variety show, which was filled with songs, dances and comedy sketches. The format of modern Gang Shows is relatively unchanged from that very first show – although naturally the themes, scripts and music are updated for today’s audiences. And nowadays, Gang Shows aren’t just performed in London; they are performed all over the world – including right here in York!

York Scout & Guide Gang Show
The York show is thought to be one of the longest-running in the country and follows in the fine tradition of Gang Show. It is produced and performed every two years at Joseph Rowntree Theatre in York by an amazing cast and backstage crew comprising Brownies, Cubs, Guides, Scouts, Senior Section, Explorers, Network, Young Leaders and Leaders from York and Selby. We pride ourselves on being a fully inclusive show; there are no auditions to join the cast and all individuals are welcome, regardless of ability, disability or special needs. If you want to take part, you’re in the Gang!

Why come and watch our show?
Our shows are the culmination of months of hard work and dedication by the producer, directors, backstage crew and cast. Everyone involved gets so much out of Gang Show: new skills are learned, confidence is grown, friendships are made… but one of the main reason they do it is to entertain YOU! Without an audience, quite simply, there is no show. We have a Christmassy theme this year with some fabulous items including a potted pantomime as well as a Glee-style riff off and dancing in a 1950s diner. It promises to be a good one so come along, show your support for the 2018 Gang and enjoy a fun-filled evening (or afternoon!) of dazzling entertainment!

For further details contact; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or you can watch our promotional video at:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/mdnolsvz4s3tf4r/AABw1gkgB5eGu3A76eFd9Dsxa?dl=0

Are YOU ready for a really good show?

New role announced - Deputy County Commissioner (Activities)

This message from the County Commissioner:

"Following advice from the County Appointments Advisory Committee, I am pleased to announce the appointment with immediate effect of NEIL UNDERWOOD as Deputy County Commissioner (Activities).

This is a new role, the purpose of which is to provide a strategic oversight of our adventurous and creative activities provided by our fantastic County activity teams. Lead activity coordinators and advisers will be appointed Assistant County Commissioners for their respective areas in the autumn term and an away day for the new team will be held very soon.

A former and highly successful Assistant County Commissioner (Cub Scouts), Neil brings a wealth of Scouting expertise, as well as considerable leadership and management skills to this new appointment. I am sure that he will have your full support in his new Scouting role where he will aim to improve further the delivery of the full range of activities that the County offers its young members."

We all welcome Neil into his new Scouting role!

"And your point is"? - ANOTHER REMINDER

North Yorkshire's Public Speaking Competition 2018 for Scouts

The Creative Activities Team is running a Public Speaking Competition. The aim is twofold, to develop Scouts’ public speaking skills and to raise awareness of the some of the principles of Scouting.

This new and exciting competition is open to teams of two Scouts aged (10½ – 14years) or Explorers Scouts (14 – 18) It will showcase the public speaking skills of individuals by speaking before an audience of parents, judges and members of the scouting movement whilst developing ideas of what scouting is all about. It gives participants an opportunity to develop confidence, team work and the ability to persuade and entertain an audience.

There is an entry fee of £10 per team with a maximum of two teams of two scouts per Scout Group or Explorer Unit. Each team will be asked to speak for a maximum of eight minutes on one of the following topics:

• What characteristics make an ideal Scout/Explorer Scout?
• What human quality do we need more of and why?
• How we look is unimportant. It’s who we are on the inside that counts

There will be a competition FINAL held on  Saturday 24th November 2018 at the Joseph Rowntree Theatre, York

The competition will be judged a Panel of three (both Scouting and non-Scouting) with the winning team receiving a specially designed and unique trophy, all participants will be presented with a certificate recognising their participation in the event.

If you would like more information or wish to enter please indicate your interest by contacting;
John A Ives, Assistant County Commissioner, Creative.
Email; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., M: 07885 824229

Well now, it's up to you! Why not talk about it at your Troop meeting, and get a team (or two!) together?