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	] during their centenary celebrations, March 2008]]		] during their centenary celebrations, March 2008]]

	'''Scouting and Guiding in ]''' exist as branches of the parent organisations in the ].		'''Scouting and Guiding in ]''' exist as branches of the parent organisations in the ].

			==Gibraltar Scouts==
⚫	==The Scout Association of Gibraltar==
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	\| name = ~~The~~ ~~Scout Association of Gibraltar~~		\| name = Gibraltar Scouts
	\| image =Scout Association of Gibraltar.svg		\| image =Scout Association of Gibraltar.svg
	\| caption =		\| caption =
	\| owner = ]		\| owner = ]
	\| age =		\| age =
	\| headquarters = ~~Wellington Front~~		\| headquarters = Lathbury
	\| location =		\| location =
	\| country = ]		\| country = ]
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	\| f-date = 27 March 1908		\| f-date = 27 March 1908
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			\| founder =]
	\| founder =
			\| members = approximately 282<ref>{{cite web\|title=Overseas Branches of The Scout Association FS 260014\|url=http://members.scouts.org.uk/factsheets/FS260014.pdf\|publisher=The Scout Association\|access-date=24 September 2014}}</ref>
	\| members = approximately 160
	\| chiefscouttitle =		\| chiefscouttitle = Chief Scout
	\| chiefscout =		\| chiefscout = HE The ]
	\| chiefscouttitle2 =		\| chiefscouttitle2 = Chief Commissioner
	\| chiefscout2 =		\| chiefscout2 = Mark Rodriguez
	\| chiefscouttitle3 =		\| chiefscouttitle3 =
	\| chiefscout3 =		\| chiefscout3 =
	\| website = http://www.gibscouts.com		\| website = http://www.gibscouts.com
			\| gender1 = male
			\| pattern_head1 = barehead
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			\| pattern_body1 = shirt long sleeves
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			\| pattern_legs1 = trousers
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			\| uniform_caption1 = Standard uniform colors for older Scouts in Gibraltar

			\| gender2 = male
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	'''~~The~~ ~~Scout Association of Gibraltar~~''' operates as a branch of the ], due to Gibraltar's affiliation as a ]. Gibraltar Boy Scouts were first recognised as a Branch of the Boy ~~Scout~~ Association of the United Kingdom in 1913<ref name="History"></ref>		'''Gibraltar Scouts''' operates as a branch of the ], due to Gibraltar's affiliation as a ]. Gibraltar Boy Scouts were first recognised as a Branch of the Boy Scouts Association of the United Kingdom in 1913<ref name="History"></ref>

	===History===		===History===
	].]]		].]]
	The first overseas troop of The Scout Association, the 1st Gibraltar Scout Troop, was established on 27 March 1908. It has since amalgamated with the 4th Gibraltar Scout Troop, becoming the 1st/4th Gibraltar (]'s Own) Scout Group.This is the largest Group in Gibraltar with a membership of 180 members divided into two Beaver colonies, two Cub packs, two Scout troops, one Explorer Unit and a Corps of Drums. The 2nd Gibraltar Boy Scout Troop was formed in 1910. The first Wolf Cub Pack in Gibraltar was formed in 1914. The first Rover Crew was formed by the 2nd Gibraltar Scout Group in 1928. The 3rd and 4th Gibraltar Scout Troop were formed prior to 1913.<ref name="History"/>		The first overseas troop of The Scout Association, the 1st Gibraltar Scout Troop, was established on 27 March 1908. It has since amalgamated with the 4th Gibraltar Scout Troop, becoming the 1st/4th Gibraltar (]'s Own) Scout Group. This is the largest Group in Gibraltar with a membership of 180 members divided into two Beaver colonies, two Cub packs, two Scout troops, one Explorer Unit and a Corps of Drums. The 2nd Gibraltar Boy Scout Troop was formed in 1910. The first Wolf Cub Pack in Gibraltar was formed in 1914. The first Rover Crew was formed by the 2nd Gibraltar Scout Group in 1928. The 3rd and 4th Gibraltar Scout Troop were formed prior to 1913.<ref name="History"/>

	The Gibraltar Sea Scouts arose from an amalgamation of the 5th Gibraltar Sea Scouts, formed in 1914, with the 3rd Gibraltar Sea Scouts Group. The Group is ].<ref></ref>. The group is well-known for its band, the Gibraltar Sea Scouts Pipe Band.<ref></ref>		The Gibraltar Sea Scouts arose from an amalgamation of the 5th Gibraltar Sea Scouts, formed in 1914, with the 3rd Gibraltar Sea Scouts Group. The Group is ].<ref></ref> The group is well known for its band, the Gibraltar Sea Scouts Pipe Band.<ref></ref>

	In 2008, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the formation of Scouting in Gibraltar, the ] passed a motion conferring ] on ~~the~~ ~~Scouts~~ Association (Gibraltar Branch).<ref></ref>		In 2008, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the formation of Scouting in Gibraltar, the ] passed a motion conferring ] on The Scout Association (Gibraltar Branch).<ref></ref>

	===Program===		===Program===
	The Gibraltar ] and Law, as well as other Scouting requirements, closely follow that of the UK. Although the program activities are taken from the British system, Gibraltar Scouting is geared to the local way of life. Training for ] and leader training are conducted with the help of British and nearby affiliated Scout associations. Gibraltar Scouts participate in numerous camps and events in Gibraltar as well as throughout the UK and southern Spain.		The Gibraltar ] and Law, as well as other Scouting requirements, closely follow that of the UK. Although the program activities are taken from the British system, Gibraltar Scouting is geared to the local way of life. Training for ] and leader training are conducted with the help of British and nearby affiliated Scout associations. Gibraltar Scouts participate in numerous camps and events in Gibraltar as well as throughout the UK and southern Spain.

	==Girlguiding Gibraltar==		==Girlguiding Gibraltar==
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	\| name = Girlguiding Gibraltar		\| name = Girlguiding Gibraltar
	\| headquarters =		\| headquarters =
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	\| country = Gibraltar		\| country = Gibraltar
	\| f-date = 1914/1925		\| f-date = 1914/1925
			\| founder = ]
	\| founder =
	\| members =		\| members =
	\| chiefscouttitle = Chief Guide		\| chiefscouttitle = Chief Guide
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	===History===		===History===
	The first Girl Guides troop in Gibraltar was formed in summer 1914, its creation was reported to the ] on 28 August 1914.<ref>{{cite book \|title=Gibraltar, identity and empire \|last=Archer \|first=Edward G. \|~~authorlink~~=Edward G. Archer \|year=2006 \|publisher=Routledge \|location=London and New York \|isbn=0-415-34796-3 \|page=164}}</ref> However, the official founding year of the branch is given with 1925 and was remembered by three stamps issued on 10 October 1975.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.sossi.org/articles/triangles.htm \|title=Scouts and Guides on Triangles \|author=Keith A. Larson \|publisher=Scouts on Stamps Society International \|~~accessdate~~=2009~~-08-03~~}}</ref>		The first Girl Guides troop in Gibraltar was formed in summer 1914, its creation was reported to the ] on 28 August 1914.<ref>{{cite book \|title=Gibraltar, identity and empire \|last=Archer \|first=Edward G. \|author-link=Edward G. Archer \|year=2006 \|publisher=Routledge \|location=London and New York \|isbn=0-415-34796-3 \|page=164}}</ref> However, the official founding year of the branch is given with 1925 and was remembered by three stamps issued on 10 October 1975.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.sossi.org/articles/triangles.htm \|title=Scouts and Guides on Triangles \|author=Keith A. Larson \|publisher=Scouts on Stamps Society International \|access-date=3 August 2009}}</ref>

	In April 2009 the ] conferred the Honorary Freedom of the City of Gibraltar upon the local Girl Guide movement in recognition of decades of positive contribution to the community.<ref></ref>		In April 2009 the ] conferred the Honorary Freedom of the City of Gibraltar upon the local Girl Guide movement in recognition of decades of positive contribution to the community.<ref> {{webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120227052126/http://www.chronicle.gi/headlines_details.php?id=18695 \|date=27 February 2012 }}</ref>

	==See also==		==See also==
	{{Portal\|Scouting}}		{{Portal\|Scouting}}

⚫	==External links==
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	==References==		==References==
	{{Reflist}}		{{Reflist}}

		⚫	==External links==
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Latest revision as of 17:17, 18 July 2024

Scouting and Guiding in Gibraltar exist as branches of the parent organisations in the United Kingdom.

Gibraltar Scouts

Owner

The Scout Association

Headquarters

Lathbury

Country

Gibraltar

Founded

27 March 1908

Founder

Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell

Membership

approximately 282

Chief Scout

HE The Governor of Gibraltar

Chief Commissioner

Mark Rodriguez

Website
http://www.gibscouts.com

Standard uniform colors for older Scouts in Gibraltar

Standard uniform colors for younger Scouts in Gibraltar

Scouting portal

Gibraltar Scouts operates as a branch of the United Kingdom Scout Association, due to Gibraltar's affiliation as a British overseas territory. Gibraltar Boy Scouts were first recognised as a Branch of the Boy Scouts Association of the United Kingdom in 1913

History

The first overseas troop of The Scout Association, the 1st Gibraltar Scout Troop, was established on 27 March 1908. It has since amalgamated with the 4th Gibraltar Scout Troop, becoming the 1st/4th Gibraltar (Marques of Milford Haven's Own) Scout Group. This is the largest Group in Gibraltar with a membership of 180 members divided into two Beaver colonies, two Cub packs, two Scout troops, one Explorer Unit and a Corps of Drums. The 2nd Gibraltar Boy Scout Troop was formed in 1910. The first Wolf Cub Pack in Gibraltar was formed in 1914. The first Rover Crew was formed by the 2nd Gibraltar Scout Group in 1928. The 3rd and 4th Gibraltar Scout Troop were formed prior to 1913.

The Gibraltar Sea Scouts arose from an amalgamation of the 5th Gibraltar Sea Scouts, formed in 1914, with the 3rd Gibraltar Sea Scouts Group. The Group is Royal Navy recognised. The group is well known for its band, the Gibraltar Sea Scouts Pipe Band.

In 2008, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the formation of Scouting in Gibraltar, the Gibraltar Parliament passed a motion conferring Freedom of the City of Gibraltar on The Scout Association (Gibraltar Branch).

Program

The Gibraltar Scout Promise and Law, as well as other Scouting requirements, closely follow that of the UK. Although the program activities are taken from the British system, Gibraltar Scouting is geared to the local way of life. Training for Wood Badge and leader training are conducted with the help of British and nearby affiliated Scout associations. Gibraltar Scouts participate in numerous camps and events in Gibraltar as well as throughout the UK and southern Spain.

Girlguiding Gibraltar

Country

Gibraltar

Founded

1914/1925

Founder

Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell

Chief Guide

Liz Burnley

Scouting portal

Girlguiding Gibraltar (formerly Gibraltar Girl Guide Association) is a Guiding organization in Gibraltar. It is one of the nine branch associations of Girlguiding UK. It is represented by Girlguiding UK at World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) level and Girlguiding UK's Chief Guide is also Chief Guide for Girlguiding Gibraltar. The program is a modified form of Guiding in the United Kingdom, adapted to suit local conditions, with the same promise, and Rainbow, Brownie, Guide and Ranger groups.

History

The first Girl Guides troop in Gibraltar was formed in summer 1914, its creation was reported to the Colonial Secretary on 28 August 1914. However, the official founding year of the branch is given with 1925 and was remembered by three stamps issued on 10 October 1975.

In April 2009 the Gibraltar Parliament conferred the Honorary Freedom of the City of Gibraltar upon the local Girl Guide movement in recognition of decades of positive contribution to the community.

References

"Overseas Branches of The Scout Association FS 260014" (PDF). The Scout Association. Retrieved 24 September 2014.
^ History of Gibraltar Scouts
Gibraltar Sea Scouts
Gibraltar Sea Scouts Pipe Band
Gibraltar News from Panorama
Archer, Edward G. (2006). Gibraltar, identity and empire. London and New York: Routledge. p. 164. ISBN 0-415-34796-3.
Keith A. Larson. "Scouts and Guides on Triangles". Scouts on Stamps Society International. Retrieved 3 August 2009.
Gibraltar Chronicle - Freedom of the City Conferred on Gib Girlguides Archived 27 February 2012 at the Wayback Machine

External links

The Scouts Association, Gibraltar Branch official site

Gibraltar topics

History

Geography

General

Environment

Places

Natural	Bay of Gibraltar Catalan Bay Eastern Beach Gorham's Cave Rock of Gibraltar St. Michael's Cave Sandy Bay Strait of Gibraltar Vanguard Cave Windmill Hill
Built	Bristol Hotel City Hall The Convent Garrison Library King George V Hospital Moorish Castle The Rock Hotel St. Bernard's Hospital

Politics and Government

General	Constitution Order 1969 2006 Law court system LGBT rights Passport Political development in modern Gibraltar
People	Chief Minister Governor Mayor
Political issues	Black Swan Project controversy Disputed status isthmus Elections 2007 2011 2015 2019 2023 Parliament Speaker Political parties Sovereignty referendums 1967 2002 EU referendum European Union (Referendum) Act 2016 (Gibraltar)
Military	British Forces Gibraltar Gibraltar Defence Police Gibraltar Squadron Napier of Magdala Battery RAF Gibraltar Royal Gibraltar Police Royal Gibraltar Regiment

Economy

General	Banks Gibraltar pound coins Stock Exchange Taxation Tourism
Communications	.gi (Internet domain) Gibraltar Broadcasting Corporation Gibraltar Chronicle Gibtelecom Panorama Regulatory Authority Royal Gibraltar Post Office postage stamps and history postal orders Study Circle Telephone numbers
Transport	Airport Cable car Gibraltar–Spain border Shipping in Gibraltar Vehicle registration plates

Culture

General

Demographics

Religion

Christianity	Anglicanism Diocese in Europe Bishop diocesan Bishop suffragan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity St. Andrew's Church (Church of Scotland) Methodism Roman Catholicism Diocese Bishop Cathedral of St. Mary the Crowned Our Lady of Europe Shrine of Our Lady of Europe Trafalgar Cemetery
Other faiths	Hinduism Islam Ibrahim-al-Ibrahim Mosque Judaism Great Synagogue other synagogues

Sport

By sport	Basketball Cricket national team Cycling Field hockey national team Football Football Association national team Rugby union national team Campo Gibraltar RUFC
Commonwealth Games Island Games Records in athletics Victoria Stadium

Symbols

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Dependencies and other territories	Abkhazia Adjara Adygea Akrotiri and Dhekelia Åland Artsakh Azores Bashkortostan Catalonia Chechnya Chuvashia Crimea Dagestan Faroe Islands Gagauzia Gibraltar Guernsey Ingushetia Jan Mayen Jersey Kabardino-Balkaria Kalmykia Karachay-Cherkessia Republic of Karelia Komi Republic Kosovo Madeira Isle of Man Mari El Mordovia Nakhchivan North Ossetia-Alania Northern Cyprus South Ossetia Svalbard Tatarstan Transnistria Udmurtia Vojvodina
Italics indicates an unrecognised or partially recognised country. Entirely in Asia, but historically considered European. Partially or entirely in Asia, depending on the border definitions. Has the majority of its territory in Asia

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United Kingdom	Scotland Ulster Wales Anglia London and South East England Midlands North East England North West England South West England
Foreign Countries	British Guides in Foreign Countries
Overseas Territories	Bermuda Falkland Islands Saint Helena and Ascension Island

Scouting and Guiding in the United Kingdom

Affiliated organisations
The Scout Association British Boy Scouts and British Girl Scouts Association Girlguiding UK European Scout Federation Baden-Powell Scouts' Association Scouting Ireland

Non-affiliated and Scout-like organisations
Boys' Brigade Girls' Brigade Royal Rangers Pathfinder Scouts Association Pathfinders

Alumni organisations
International Scout and Guide Fellowship Student Scout and Guide Organisation Scout and Guide Graduate Association

Historical organisations
British Camp Fire Girls' Association

Countries, regions and territories

England	East Midlands East of England Greater London North East England North West England South East England South West England West Midlands Yorkshire and the Humber
Scotland	Scouting in Scotland
Northern Ireland	Scouting in Northern Ireland
Wales	Scouting in Wales
Crown Dependencies	Guernsey Jersey Isle of Man
Overseas Territories	Anguilla Bermuda Cayman Islands Falkland Islands Gibraltar Montserrat Pitcairn Islands Saint Helena and Ascension Island Turks and Caicos Islands British Virgin Islands
Sovereign countries	Saint Kitts and Nevis Tonga Tuvalu Vanuatu

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Latest revision as of 17:17, 18 July 2024

Gibraltar Scouts

History

Program

Girlguiding Gibraltar

History

See also

References

External links