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Dream Becoming A Reality!
Another milestone reached £70,000 raised, another £40,000 to go by end of June 2021. Thanks to everyone who has helped us get this far! Dream becoming a reality! 🙂
Options for donation payments: –
1. Please make any donation cheques payable to “Kent County Scout Council”, Kent Scouts, Lower Grange Farm, Maidstone Kent ME14 3DA
2. Donate by BACS to Sort Code: 40-52-40 Account #: 00015563 quoting “Request2021” as a reference.
3. Virgin Money Giving Page: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/ReQuest2021
Mrs. Chippy the cat makes it to the South Pole!
Mrs. Chippy the replica of the cat from Shackleton’s endurance expedition that we auctioned for the ReQuest2021 project has made it to the South Pole. Wayne White, 2020 South Pole Station Manager, won the bidding in the charity auction for the cat. Fantastic that it has reached the pole!
We are really grateful to Wayne for his support for the project and thrilled he will be appearing on the Christmas Day edition of the ReQuest2021 podcast.
Only 400 sleeps till we sail!
It is now only 400 days till we sail to Antarctica from South America. Lots to do in the next year – not least to raise another £40,000 by end of June 2021, launch ‘Antarctica In An Icebox‘ educational resource packs, plan our research projects, book flights (Covid-willing!) and take to time to organise the Tower Bridge PR event for Friday 17th September, 2021.
Plus lots more behind the scenes!
We’ve got an amazing team to make it all happen! Darcey Holmes ~ Alex Maciver ~ Laura Bernard ~ Cathy Mummery ~ Matt Wood ~ Lucy Morgan ~ Genevieve Scullion ~ George Stonor ~ Sam Payne
ReQuest2021 Podcast Ep. 13
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EPISODE 13 – Sunday 1st Nov 2020 – Another visit to a Lady Daphne Thames Barge workday and the ReQuest interview with the Honourable Alexandra Shackleton (Sir Ernest Shackleton’s granddaughter) who is president of the James Caird Society and also a supporting patron of our ReQuest2021 project.
The ReQuest2021 podcast is documenting the Kent Scouts #ReQuest2021 Research Project all the way to Antarctica and back again! Interviews, Scouting historical links, events and research project work recorded along the way. Part of Alan Noake’s Antarctic Soundscapes project.
Lucy Morgan and George Stonor.
Show Notes
The Lady Daphne Thames Barge
www.lady-daphne.co.uk
James Caird Society:
www.jamescairdsociety.com
Edward Shackleton – Alexandra’s Father
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Shackleton,_Baron_Shackleton
Visit our Fundraising Ladder for different ways to follow and support the project including our infamous Penguin Badges, Antarctic Top Trumps, Social Media pages and lots more…
www.fundraisingladder.co.uk/ReQuest2021
Online Presentation
Shackleton’s Scouts – Online Presentation 5pm on Sunday 6th December 2020.
Sign up now: £6 a ticket.
All funds will go to the ReQuest2021 Project
“Sir Ernest Shackleton’s final Quest expedition marked the end of what has now become known as the heroic age of exploration. In 1921 King George V was on the throne and David Lloyd George was prime minister. Back then two boy scouts were selected from around 1700 other scouts to represent Scouting, King and Country by joining Shackleton on the expedition of a lifetime to Antarctica. Alan tells the story from the perspective of the two Scouts and how it changed their lives to be part of this important historic expedition. He then gives an overview of his plans for Kent Scouts to recreate a similar research expedition 100 years later in 2021.”
Zoom Login Details will be sent out just before the event.
Looking for Christmas card and gift ideas?
Please consider supporting our project!
Christmas cards…
Very cute reindeer ones!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/264845577988
Or Friendly penguin ones!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/264845726040
Gift ideas…
Buy a #REQUEST2021 Pack of Antarctic Top Trumps
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/264717442933
Own the camping rights to your own Antarctic Glacier!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CAMPING-RIGHTS-TO-YOUR-OWN-ANTARCTIC-GLACIER-SHACKLETON-THE-PENGUIN-BADGE/263250941189
And visit our ReQuest2021 Fundraising Ladder for
lots of other great ideas to help you choose which steps to take to support us
online… http://www.fundraisingladder.co.uk/ReQuest2021/
BLUE OPTIONS INVOLVE FINANCIAL SUPPORT
YELLOW OPTIONS ARE FREE WAYS TO SUPPORT US!
ReQuest2021 Podcast Ep.12
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EPISODE 12 – Thursday 1st Oct 2020 – Celebrating one whole year of the ReQuest2021 podcast including ReQuest interviews with Alex Maciver, the latest Scottish participant to join the team, and with Michael Smith author of many polar exploration books including “Shackleton: By Endurance We Conquer”.
The ReQuest2021 podcast is documenting the Kent Scouts #ReQuest2021 Research Project all the way to Antarctica and back again! Interviews, Scouting historical links, events and research project work recorded along the way. Part of Alan Noake’s Antarctic Soundscapes project.
Show Notes
Alex Maciver’s Fundraising Page
https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/AlexMaciver
Michael Smith’s Website:
http://www.micksmith.co.uk
“Shackleton: By Endurance We Conquer” – Michael Smith
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Shackleton-Endurance-Prof-Michael-Smith/dp/1780747071
Other books by Michael Smith:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Michael-Smith/e/B001HPNMHK
Lots of Different Ways to Follow and Support The Project including our penguin badges, Antarctic Top Trumps and other merchandise…
www.fundraisingladder.co.uk/ReQuest2021
Scotland Send On A Substitute!
Press Release – Dated 26/09/20
Scotland Send On A Substitute!
Alex Maciver, an Explorer Scout from Perth & Kinross, has stepped up “from the bench” as first reserve to join the ReQuest2021 Antarctic Research Team on what promises to be the journey of a lifetime!
Alex is from a small highland town called Aberfeldy. He holds the Young Leader belt and is currently working towards his Queen’s Scout and DofE Gold awards.
Alex has been to Poland and Switzerland with his local Scout troop, he was a participant at the Blair Atholl Jamborette in 2018 and he was lucky to be a participant in Unit 90 for the 24th World Scout Jamboree in North America.
Alex’s fundraising page: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/AlexMaciver
Alex will be taking the place of Emma Johnston who for personal reasons has very sadly decided to withdraw from the actual journey to Antarctica. Emma intends to remain as part of the wider ReQuest2021 supporting team and she still aims to complete her personal project of producing some fun & educational children’s books about Antarctica.
In the Winter of 2021/22, the team of ten (8 from Kent and 2 from Scotland) will be sailing on the Bark Europa Tall Ship from South America to Port Lockroy in Antarctica. Exactly 100 years after two Scouts sailed on Shackleton’s final Quest Expedition the project‘s objectives will be: –
- To participate as members of the crew on the Barque Europa on a voyage to Antarctica.
- For each of the participants to carry out an Antarctic research project and present the results upon return.
- To visit Port Lockroy base that was established by Scout James Marr and fly a Scout flag on Antarctica.
- To unveil an expedition plaque dedicated to Marr & Mooney at Gilwell Park and Fordell Firs Scottish HQ.
- To involve the younger sections in join-in educational fun activities in the form of Antarctica In An Ice Box.
The team have fundraised just over £60,000 so far with a project target of £110,000. King penguin level sponsors (each donating over £1000) to date include the Deep-Sea Scouts, the Earl of Radnor and the Boatmen’s Charity (Deal). Fundraising continues despite the impact of Coronavirus and they only have until the end of June 2021 to raise another £50,000.
Kent Scouts is one of the largest Scouting counties in the UK. Giving adventure to 17,112 young people and 5,439 adults across Kent. They are an umbrella organisation to the Scout Association of the UK operating in the Local authorities of Kent County Council and Medway Council. The aim of the Association is to promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potential, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities.
For various ways you can follow and support the project please visit: www.ReQuest2021.org.uk
| There are three easy options for your donation payments: – 1. Please make any donation cheques payable to “Kent County Scout Council”, and post to Kent Scouts, Lower Grange Farm, Maidstone, Kent ME14 3DA. 2. You can donate by BACS to Sort Code: 40-52-40 Account #: 00015563 quoting “Request2021” as a reference. 3. Or online via our Virgin Money Giving Page: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/ReQuest2021 or via the link our website: www.request2021.org.uk |
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For more info, or for higher resolution versions of images, please contact:-
Alan Noake
Assistant County Commissioner (Global Projects)
alan.noake@kentscouts.org.uk
www.kentscouts.org.uk
07525 633435
Kent Scouts County Office
Lower Grange Farm
Maidstone
Kent
ME14 3DA
REQUEST2021 PODCAST – INTERVIEW PREVIEWS
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A 7 MINUTE SNEAK PREVIEW OF ALL THE FANTASTIC UPCOMING ANTARCTICA RELATED INTERVIEWS WE HAVE PLANNED FOR THE YEAR AHEAD!
Between October 2020 and August 2021, we have some fantastic interviews each month lined up for you to listen to with: –
OCT 2020: Michael Smith, Polar Author including Shackleton: By Endurance We Conquer
NOV 2020: The Honourable Alexandra Shackleton, Shackleton’s Granddaughter
DEC 2020: Camilla Nichol, Chief Executive of the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust
JAN 2021: Ann Savours Shirley, Polar Author including The Voyages of the Discovery
FEB 2021: Philippa Davies, Polar Enthusiast and founder of Cantarctica
MAR 2021: Angie Butler, Polar Enthusiast and director of Ice Tracks
APR 2021: Stephen Scott Fawcett, Polar Enthusiast and creator of Sir Ernest H. Shackleton Appreciation Society
MAY 2021: Vanessa O’Brien FRGS, Explorer and the First Woman to Reach Earth’s Highest and Lowest Points
JUN 2021: Mark Wood, Explorer and UK Chairman of The Explorer Club
JUL 2021: James Ketchell, Adventurer, Scouting ambassador and author of The Ultimate Triathlon
AUG 2021: Louis Rudd MBE, record-breaking polar adventurer, expedition leader, former Royal Marine Commando and SAS soldier.
And we also have our special Christmas episode planned with Wayne White, the 2020 manager based at the South Pole.
Project Merchandise
We now have lots of fun items of merchandise available on eBay – just do a search for “Request2021”!
* Penguin Christmas Cards
* Reindeer Christmas Cards
* ReQuest2021 Friendship Bracelets
* Scout Marr Greetings Cards
* Sailing Through Antarctic Waters Greetings Cards
* Leather Shackleton The Penguin Woggles
* Antarctic Glacier Camping Rights Certificates
* Special Edition ReQuest2021 Antarctica Top Trumps
* Shackleton The Penguin Badges
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=request2021&_sacat=0
All profits go to the project.