{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"type":"Promo","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EUse these links to jump to key sections on this page:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022#Timings\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#Timings\u0022\u003ETimings for the day\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022#ThingsToPlanNow\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#ThingsToPlanNow\u0022\u003EThings to plan now\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022#WhatToWear\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#WhatToWear\u0022\u003EWhat to wear\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022#TheWeekBefore\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#TheWeekBefore\u0022\u003EThe week before the event\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022#OnTheDay\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#OnTheDay\u0022\u003EOn the day\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","link":null,"colour":"#f1f1f1","title":"On this page","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EThis information is for the following groups, and their guests, attending our Day of Celebration and Achievement:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EChief Scout\u2019s Commendation for Meritorious Conduct\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMedal for Meritorious Conduct\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBronze Cross\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESilver Cross\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGilt Cross\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECornwell Scout Badge\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWe\u0027ll be welcoming hundreds of Scouts award holders and their guests to Windsor Castle for the Day of Celebration and Achievement.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWe\u2019re excited that you and your guests are joining us at Windsor Castle and this page will provide you with information and top tips ahead of the day itself.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca id=\u0022Timings\u0022\u003E\u003C/a\u003ETimings for the day\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EA bespoke timetable has been shared in your ticket email. A generic timetable of your day is shown below:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E12:00pm - 12:45pm:\u003C/strong\u003E Enter the Castle Quadrangle via the admissions centre ///\u003Ca href=\u0022https://what3words.com/paused.healers.rank\u0022\u003Epaused.healers.rank\u003C/a\u003E and look for the Scout leader with a purple lollipop sign that says \u0022Gallantry and Meritorious Awards\u0022. Gather there with others before we all head to our enclosure in the Quadrangle. If you miss us, show your purple wristband, and ask for directions to the gallantry and meritorious conduct enclosure\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E12:45pm - 1:30pm:\u003C/strong\u003E Wait for Parade\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E1:45pm - 2:45pm:\u003C/strong\u003E Parade and review\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E2:45pm - 3:00pm: \u003C/strong\u003EFollow parade to the Lower Ward, exiting the Castle through Henry VIII Gate\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E3:00pm - 5:00pm:\u003C/strong\u003E Meritorious Conduct, Gallantry and Cornwall Scout Badge Award Holders Reception at The Castle Hotel ///\u003Ca href=\u0022https://what3words.com/gifted.assure.draw\u0022\u003Egifted.assure.draw\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca id=\u0022ThingsToPlanNow\u0022\u003E\u003C/a\u003EThings to plan now\u003C/h3\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":true,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EWindsor is easily accessible on public transport and the Castle is within easy walking distance of Windsor \u0026amp; Eton Central railway station. If you\u0027re driving, read more about the \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.windsor.gov.uk/visitor-information/parking/parking-in-windsor#mainContent\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Local parking options\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#mainContent\u0022\u003Elocal parking options\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EPlease make sure you\u2019re not dropped off outside the entrance to Windsor Castle, as this area becomes quickly congested.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Travelling to Windsor"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EWindsor is a popular tourist destination and there is lots of accommodation in the local area, Visit Windsor have provided this helpful website with information about \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.windsor.gov.uk/visitor-info\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Local accomodation\u0022\u003Elocal accommodation\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EA number of cost-effective accommodation options are also available in Slough which is local to Windsor.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Local accommodation"}]},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca id=\u0022WhatToWear\u0022\u003E\u003C/a\u003EWhat to wear\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAward holders should wear their uniform and awards. More information can be found in \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/por/10-uniform-badges-and-emblems/#10.3\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#10.3\u0022\u003Echapter 10 of Policy, Organisation and Rules (POR)\u003C/a\u003E and on the \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://prod-umbraco-core.azurewebsites.net/media/xhjf3rpb/uniform-diagrams_april-2024.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ebadge diagrams page.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EGuests are expected to dress smartly or wear uniform if appropriate.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EEveryone should dress suitably for weather conditions on the day.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Castle grounds have cobbled paths, hills and gravel, so please wear appropriate footwear and consider if you need support with wheelchairs, crutches etc on these surfaces.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca id=\u0022TheWeekBefore\u0022\u003E\u003C/a\u003EThe week before the event\u003C/h3\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":true,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EEither print your barcode, or have your barcode ready on your phone or other device for scanning.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Get your tickets ready"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EWeather is ever changing in April, and you and your guests should be prepared for the weather on the day.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Check the weather"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EAward holders should ensure your uniform is ready to wear. 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