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Reunion Sunday
It’s been another action packed day at Gilwell Reunion 2025. Starting with collecting the ashes from last night’s campfire, there were more activities and discussions before it was time to bid farewell for another year. Here’s our roundup of what’s been going on around the site.
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Things to be Thankful for
The 99th Gilwell Reunion drew to a close today as everyone gathered at the stage, in sight of the Gilwell Oak for the Closing Reflections and the 1st Gilwell Park AGM. The UK Youth Team welcomed everyone to the reflection with shout outs and a good warm up to find out what everyone had done……
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Greener Gilwell
As Scouts we are considerate about the environment, doing what we can to live more sustainably. You will have noticed the reusable cups we have been using, but did you know that Gilwell Park has its own solar farm consisting of over 200 solar panels? Over the weekend of Reunion Scout Adventures have used no……
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Going Global in 2027
Life changing Scouting happens every week in village halls, churches, fields and communities, but the chance to go on an international Scouting trip will leave you with lasting memories, skills for life, friends and contacts all over the world and give you experiences you couldn’t have dreamed of in a “once in a lifetime” opportunity….…
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Leaving the world a better place
Did you know that there is an award for Network members that literally leaves the world a better place than you found it? The Scouts of the World Award is open to young people aged 18-25 and is the only Network only award. The award journey sees participants start with an award Discovery weekend, identify……
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We are Moot Together!
World Scout Jamboree isn’t the only World Scout event hosted every four years – World Scout Moot gives a jamboree-like experience for the Network age range (18-25) with over 5000 attending from across the world, supported by over 1500 members of IST. This year Moot went to Portugal – starting on the outskirts of Lisbon,……
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Singing in the rain
Gathering around the campfire is a highlight of many a camp, and as the fire took hold you could feel the excitement build as people came together from across the site. After the classic call of “Oggy, Oggy, Oggy” from our hosts Alan and Lorna we were soon singing away and trying to remember if……
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Cocktails and Questions
With Bucks Fizz being the tipple of choice and Sean Conway leaving us with stories of his unplanned excursions, questions such as “What are your top tips for recovery” and “What’s next for you” (with one of the clues being something about a Shaun of the Dead movie) were asked. We then handed over to……
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A Reunion under the Family Tree
It’s not every day that you get to invest a new member to your Scout Group, but it’s even rarer to invest someone into the 1st Gilwell Park Scout Group, with membership reserved to adult members who have completed their Wood Badge. Today we met under The Gilwell Oak for a very special investiture: David……
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Ambitions, resilience & superpowers
Ambitions, resilience, superpowers and anti-jellyfish beard protection were all topics of conversation this afternoon on the Training ground as our keynote speaker educated, encouraged and entertained with his stories and experiences. Sean Conway, Scout Ambassador, Adventurer, Squirrel Leader and today, Gilwell Reunion’s Keynote speaker left the audience in awe and laughing at his antics as……
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Nowhere to go? Why not visit the National Trust
From stunning gardens, to stately homes, the UK is home to a plethora of properties owned by the National Trust including the Birthplace of Scouting: Brownsea Island. Most people might take their dog for a stroll or their grandma for an afternoon tea, but there is so much more to do than that in over……
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Campfire Livestream
If you aren’t with us in person this weekend, or simply want to hide from the rain, you can still join in the magic of campfire. Join us 7.30-9pm for the traditional Reunion Campfire via our livestream link below:
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Reunion Saturday
From parkrun to presentations, axe throwing to zip lining, there has been lots going on in and around Gilwell today! There’s more to come this evening but here’s a look back at today’s activities.
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London Calling!
A lot of things are happening in 2027 – it’s the 120th Anniversary of Scouts, 20 years since the 2007 World Scout Jamboree in Essex and of course the 26th World Scout Jamboree in Poland will take place over the summer. But something that might have flown under your radar is that the UK won……
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Reunion Reflections
As the sun set over Gilwell Park, it was rising over the 99th Reunion. Here’s our roundup of Friday evening.
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Networking at Reunion
Network members often feel neglected, but this years Reunion is full of numerous opportunities for our 18-25 year olds to help you feel nourished and inspired. Pick up a challenge sheet from the Network Stand in the Programme Zone and navigate your way round the site stopping off doing nature filled activities with Bushscout, taking……
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Welcome to the 100th minus 1 Gilwell Reunion!
(That’s the 99th Gilwell Reunion for the non-mathematicians in the field.) These were the words of Sam Morris, our Camp Chief for the weekend as he opened the camp this evening following a spectacular performance from The UK Classic Rock Experience. Carl Hankinson also made an appearance with a “curly whoop with a chocolate” –……
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Filling the Fields
Between the light rain showers and bright sunshine the 99th Gilwell Reunion has been slowly taking shape. Throughout Friday teams worked to put their stands and stalls together, rady to showcase everything from our latest partners to programme support resources. KSWP were found hard at work putting the final touches to the King’s Squiffy Woggle……
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Ready for Reunion?
In less than 24 hours Gilwell Park will be full of activity as adults from near and far gather for the 99th Gilwell Reunion. Whether you’re a first timer or a seasoned veteren we hope everyone has a fantastic weekend. Reunion Express will be there to share the journey through the weekend as you update……