Talk:Scouting in Jersey

Hilary Saint George Saunders, The Left Handshake, 1948
Chris 19:07, 22 July 2006 (UTC) If you can find a way to put this in:


 * Channel Islands


 * Last, but far from least in this account of Scouting in countries in Europe occupied by the Germans or Italians, is the story of the Scouts in the Channel Islands. From across the strip of water separating the islands and France there came to their ears one June day in 1940 the rumble and mutter of gunfire. It continued for some time and then "one day the thunder ceased and for a time the Channel Islands lived in a strange quietness." On July 2nd, 1940, a line of dark-grey ships sailed into the island harbors. Down their gangplanks came Nazi after Nazi, arrogant in their field-grey uniforms, their polished jack-boots shining in the sun. So began the occupation of the first piece of British soil to fall into the hands of the enemy since the Norman Conquest. It endured five years.


 * The Germans banned Scouting and disbanded the Troops, but Scouting has always been a very live force in the islands, and the Scouts continued their activities, above all preserving the ritual of the camp-fire in little woods and copses where they were unlikely to be detected. Food soon ran short and they discovered that a certain kind of seaweed, when they washed it, could be boiled and made into an excellent jelly. This weed they collected in large quantities.


 * This Troop was but one of many comprising in all about 400 Scouts, whose President was the Lieutenant-Governor. During the Occupation the numbers were increased by the formation of one Troop who, without guidance from Scoutmasters, taught themselves Scouting by reading Scouting for Boys. Its members persuaded their parents to make shirts and scarves for them, and on the day of liberation appeared wearing full uniform.


 * The Scouts of Jersey owe a great debt of gratitude to the 10th Toronto Troop of Canada, who in August 1943 adopted them. By May 1945, they had by various means collected 1,200 Canadian dollars, and this sum was used to help the Scouts of the Channel Islands, particularly Jersey, to find their financial feet again.

...and Guiding?
Girl Guides, a youth organisation with ten million members worldwide and more than 500 in the Island.

The Girl Guides were founded in 1910 by Robert Baden-Powell a lieutenant-general in the British Army, writer and founder of the Scout Movement. The new movement was first overseen by his sister, Agnes, then by his wife, Olave, who was appointed Chief Guide in 1918.

The stamps were produced with the assistance of the Island Commissioner for Girl Guiding in Jersey, Hilary Hardy, and Girlguiding UK.

Mrs Hardy said: ‘I am delighted that Jersey Post has produced a set of stamps to mark our centenary. Guiding in the Island continues to flourish, offering an up-to-date programme for the girls of today. We are part of the largest global organisation for girls and young women, and the centenary is an opportunity to celebrate the impact the organisation has had on the lives of girls and young women over the last 100 years, and continues to do so today.’

Guiding first started in Jersey in 1919, as the demand for a similar movement to the Scouts for girls and young women gained momentum throughout the British Isles. Inspired like so many women by Baden-Powell's book Scouting for Boys, two Islanders, Miss Le Cornu and Miss Luce started the first two Guide units at the Ladies College (now Jersey College for Girls). Today, local membership stands at more than 500 with six Rainbow Units, 16 Brownie Units, eight Guide Units and one Ranger unit. http://www.ifcfeed.com/jersey-articles/Jersey-Post%27s-first-stamps-of-2010-celebrate-Girl-Guiding-centenary.aspx --Chris (クリス • フィッチュ) (talk) 20:06, 4 February 2010 (UTC)

I have thought of changing the title to add Guiding. However, Guiding in Jersey (and Guernsey) is covered by a UK Guide region, Girlguiding South West England. Material should be added there initially. We could cover Guiding too but care will be needed. -- Bduke   (Discussion)  21:10, 4 February 2010 (UTC)