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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Scouts in the
UK can now be rewarded for radio and audio production, as a slew of new badges
have been revealed.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><br></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Scout Radio,
a national active support group supporting young people in the movement to try
radio, encouraged the Scout Association to include radio in the new ‘media
relations and marketing’ activity badge, which can be completed by Scouts aged
10-14.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><br></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Martin
Steers, active support manager for Scout Radio, said: “It’s fantastic that
modern Scouting encourages and supports young people to get involved and discover
the world of media.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><br></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">“We’re
thrilled that taking part in broadcast radio can help achieve this new badge.”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><br></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">The badge
requirements include the option to “Prepare and present an audio or video
package about a Scouting event or activity. The report should be accurate,
informative and reflect the adventure of Scouting.”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><br></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">The badge
also encourages groups to visit and engage with local media outlets, such as
radio stations and newspapers.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><br></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Released today,
the new requirements will be phased in over the next few months, with groups
expected to use the badges by September.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><br></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Scout Radio
is currently developing a resource pack to support groups with no experience to
record and edit their own audio packages, using basic audio equipment and
smartphones. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><br></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">In addition, Scout
Radio members will also visit groups wishing to develop their radio skills
further, and help them produce their own show.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><br></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">An advanced version
of the same badge is available for Explorers (aged 14-18), while elements of
radio and audio are included in the Communicator badge for Cubs (aged 8-10).</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><br></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">For more
information on Scout Radio, visit </span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><a href="http://www.scoutradio.org.uk/" target="_blank">www.scoutradio.org.uk</a></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">To contact
Scout Radio for group sessions, email </span><a href="mailto:info@scoutradio.org.uk" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">info@scoutradio.org.uk</span></a><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">NOTES FOR EDITORS</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">The Scout
Radio team are a collection of Scouting volunteers based around the country who
are experienced in broadcast radio. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><br></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Formed in
2009, the group operate short-term radio stations (RSLs) at international Scout
and Guide Jamboree events, as well as giving young people the opportunity to
present their own mini-shows, both at these large and other smaller events. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><br></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Members of
the team also support groups around the country to produce their own shows as
part of their programme, either online or through collaborations with local
community radio stations.</span></p>
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