{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW210987849 BCX0\u0022\u003EThere were a high number of questions asked across the weekend, and we addressed as many as we could during the Q \u0026amp; A sessions. We have summarised our responses of significant questions.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW262208180 BCX0\u0022\u003EWe\u2019re\u0026nbsp;all travelling to the Jamboree by coach. How will this\u0026nbsp;work practically?\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW149259635 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW149259635 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW149259635 BCX0\u0022\u003EWe\u2019ll\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003Ework with you to agree a fair location in your area for the coach to\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003Edepart\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;and drop you off after the Jamboree.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW149259635 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW149259635 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW149259635 BCX0\u0022\u003EThere will be accommodation to break up the journey, ensuring that you\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003Edon\u2019t\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;arrive tired at the Jamboree. This will allow your young people to see some more of Europe, rather than just a corner of Poland. The journey will be part of the adventure\u003C/span\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW149259635 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW149259635 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW149259635 BCX0\u0022\u003EThere will be one coach per Unit. Units consisting of multiple Counties (and equivalents) will travel as Units rather than Counties.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW149259635 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW149259635 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW149259635 BCX0\u0022\u003EWe will also fund any food required for the journey and stop-overs to get to the Jamboree and back.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW170233129 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW170233129 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW170233129 BCX0\u0022\u003EWhy are we travelling by coach?\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW170233129 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW170233129 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW170233129 BCX0\u0022\u003EAll forms of travel have been carefully considered, including rail and air travel. Coaches are the most practical solution for the Contingent\u2019s travel needs.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW42437845 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW42437845 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW42437845 BCX0\u0022\u003EWhat kit is being provided?\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW42437845 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW42437845 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW42437845 BCX0\u0022\u003ECurrently, the UK Contingent will provide all participants, Unit Leaders, and IST with two UK Contingent\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003Eneckers/scarves, two UK Contingent badges, a\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;wheeled\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;holdall, backpack, UK Contingent\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003Et-shirt.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW42437845 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW42437845 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW42437845 BCX0\u0022\u003EThe Jamboree site will provide a dining shelter, benches, tables, and a variety of cooking/ dining equipment. When we know more specifics,\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003Ewe\u2019ll\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;be sure to update you.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW42437845 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW42437845 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW42437845 BCX0\u0022\u003EThe UK Contingent will provide tents for Units. There will be enough tents to ensure that any gender splits can be managed, and\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003Eindividual pods for\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;leaders.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW42437845 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW42437845 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW42437845 BCX0\u0022\u003EAs part of the feedback form for the conference, which has been emailed to all Unit Leadership Teams, there is an opportunity for you to give your feedback on the proposed\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003Ekit provided by the UK Contingent.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW42437845 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW42437845 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW42437845 BCX0\u0022\u003EThere will be many items available for optional purchase which\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003Ecan be\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003Epurchased\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;through Scout Stores.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW193726460 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW193726460 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW193726460 BCX0\u0022\u003EWhat is the size of\u0026nbsp;our campsites be at the Jamboree?\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW193726460 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW193726460 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW193726460 BCX0\u0022\u003EThe current sizing from the organisers state 20m x 25m. Be aware, this space may not be provided in a rectangular shape, so be prepared to be flexible with a campsite layout.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW249485665 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW249485665 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW249485665 BCX0\u0022\u003EWe love the brand! Where can we access resources?\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW249485665 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW249485665 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW249485665 BCX0\u0022\u003EThe brand guidelines are already available \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/international-scouts-and-events/international-events/wsj/the-uk-contingent-s-otter-ly-brilliant-brand/\u0022 title=\u0022The UK Contingent\u2019s Otter-ly Brilliant Brand\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW249485665 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW249485665 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW249485665 BCX0\u0022\u003EThe assets (logos, elements etc) will be available on the Scouts Brand Centre in the coming weeks.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW234095383 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW234095383 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW234095383 BCX0\u0022\u003EYoung people (and adults) are paying a significant amount of money to attend the Jamboree. How can we justify this cost, especially when there is no pre/post event for the UK Contingent?\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW234095383 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW234095383 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW234095383 BCX0\u0022\u003EPre/post events are not a mandatory part of any Jamboree. The trustees of Scouts have\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003Edetermined\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;that this is the\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;correct decision for this UK Contingent.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW234095383 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW234095383 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW234095383 BCX0\u0022\u003EThere are many significant factors influencing the fee, which are beyond the control of the UK Contingent: inflation has increased dramatically in recent years, the fee we are paying to the Jamboree Organising Team is over double the\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;fee for Korea in 2023, and as one of the wealthiest countries in the world, the United Kingdom is charged a\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003Ehigher\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;fee by the Jamboree Organising Team.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW234095383 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW234095383 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW234095383 BCX0\u0022\u003EThe Contingent Leadership Team\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;are committed to reducing costs where possible, and our aim is to reduce the final payment, if possible.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW77228374 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW77228374 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW77228374 BCX0\u0022\u003EWill the Jamboree site be alcohol-free?\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW77228374 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW77228374 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW77228374 BCX0\u0022\u003EYes.\u003C/span\u003E There will be no alcohol at the Jamboree.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW77228374 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW77228374 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW77228374 BCX0\u0022\u003EWill there be gender-neutral toilets and showers available at the Jamboree site?\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW77228374 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW77228374 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW77228374 BCX0\u0022\u003EYes.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW77228374 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW77228374 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW77228374 BCX0\u0022\u003EWe need to book annual leave to attend the Jamboree. When will we know the dates to book?\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW77228374 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW77228374 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW77228374 BCX0\u0022\u003EWe are aiming to confirm exact dates by summer 2026. Currently, we suggest you\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003Eallocate\u003Cspan\u003E a maximum of 4 days either side of the Jamboree (30 July \u2013 9 August 2027)\u003C/span\u003E.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW77228374 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW77228374 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW77228374 BCX0\u0022\u003EWe are committed to ensuring that any parts of the UK which return to school in mid-August will be home in time for this.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW260366799 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW260366799 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW260366799 BCX0\u0022\u003EWill Unit Leaders be able to see the data young people submit to EventsAir?\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW260366799 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW260366799 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW260366799 BCX0\u0022\u003EYes, this will be possible. More training on how to access young people\u0027s EventsAir data will be held at the Unit Team Leader training weekend in May 2026.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW260366799 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW260366799 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW260366799 BCX0\u0022\u003EYou should also continue to use local data management systems for your own prep events. This could be Online Scout Manager, or some other tool which you might prefer.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW260366799 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW260366799 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW260366799 BCX0\u0022\u003EWe are concerned about the current geopolitical situations around the world. 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