{"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENew to Scouts?\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWe\u2019re open to all, not just existing members, if you\u0027re aged 18 to 25, get started today. It\u2019s free and the\u003Cspan\u003Ere is no adult learning required to be a Scout Network member.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow it works\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhether you\u2019re organising a local meet-up or a once in a lifetime trip to the Amazon jungle, it\u2019s all about working together to build new skills, seek out new experiences and make a difference in the world.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ENetwork groups are flexibly run and self-led. 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