What is GAPP?
The Global Awareness Partnership Project is a way of finding out about International issues through fun activities. Aimed at Explorers & Network, NOT Leaders.

How can I take part?
There's a weekend event planned for Friday 28th to Sunday 30th November 08 -  It's been discounted to only £15 as we have received substantial funding from the Department for International Development. There are members of the UK GAPP team coming to lead events and join in the fun. It's taking place at Lapwing Lodge (near Paisley).

What's the plan for the weekend?
You can arrive from 7:30pm on the Friday night for fun activities. The event proper kicks off from 9 am on Saturday (registering on Saturday between 8 & 9) with activities (mainly indoor) happening on Saturday am, Saturday pm and Sunday am. On Saturday night we'll have an international themed party. We'll wind up at 3pm on Sunday.

What do I get for my money?
Accommodation all weekend. Food is provided from Saturday breakfast through to Sunday lunch including some party refreshments and a Fair Trade Feast on Saturday evening!!! You'll also get resources to take away with you to run GAPP as part of your local network (or other section) programme.

Is there a catch?
Not really. The principle behind GAPP is one of peer education. By the end of the weekend we hope you'll have gained some of the skills to be able to run some GAPP activities locally.

What do I need?
Activity dress, indoor shoes, outdoor clothes (for activities - weather permitting), sleeping bag.

How do I apply?
Fill in the application form (contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for a copy) and send it to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Then print and post it with a cheque for £15 payable to 'The Scout Association' to Scottish Scout Headquarters, Fordell Firs, Hillend, Dunfermline, Fife, KY11 7HQ

BBQ - St Andrews from Friday 10th Oct 7pm - Saturday 12pm, sleeping overnight in St. Andrews Scout Hall and with land yachting planned for Saturday morning (weather dependant).  Cost for transport to/from St Andrews will be around £5 (or less depending on numbers).

Wednesday 1st October, we have been invited to Kirkcaldy Ice Arena to celebrate the 70th Birthday - the cost for the evening will be £2 to watch the Flyers.  Meet at the front entrance at 6.45pm for a 7.15 face off.

Wednesday 8th October we are off to Falkland for a conservation evening (changed from 1st Oct) - cost for the evening will be £2.  Leaving from Dysart Scout Hall at 6.40pm returning 9pm.

Remember -the closing date to apply for the Auchengillan Jamboree is 1st October and deposit of £50 (£200 total cost) is required (no payment no place). 
Web link www.clydescouts.org.uk/page-aj09.html 

Explorer Scouts can take on the role of "Young Leaders" helping out with other sections in the group ONLY when -

a)  They have registered with the District Explorer Unit
b)  They have registered as a "Young Leader"
c)  They have undertaken to complete Module A of the Training Scheme within 3months

If these conditions haven't been met, these youngsters are operating outwith the Scout Association Regulations and both the leader in charge and the young leader could be held personally responsible for any accidents or incidents.

Kirkcaldy District Explorers are planning on taking a party to the Auchengillan Jamboree next year.