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REQUEST2021 Project Report
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REQUEST2021 Project Report
BY THE REQUEST TEAM
ALAN NOAKE ~ CATHY MUMMERY ~ MATT WOOD ~ HELEN SMITH ~
DARCEY HOLMES ~ GEORGE STONOR ~ GENEVIEVE SCULLION ~ LUCY MORGAN ~ SAM PAYNE ~ ALEX MACIVER
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FINAL VOYAGE
On Friday 16th September the FINAL VOYAGE team held the penultimate Shackleton Scouts’ Own at Millbay Docks in Plymouth next to the Sir Ernest Shackleton blue plaques.
Silas Maxwell [Medway Towns]
Edward Wisbey [Dover]
Jacob Websdale [Thanet]
Jack Smith [Dartford]
Amy Schipper [Royal Tunbridge Wells]
Alex Tremain [Dartford]
Rose Darnley [Devon Scouts, representing Plymouth]
Oli Cowell [Hampshire Scouts, representing Portsmouth]
They were joined by four Kent Scouts Leaders – Alan Noake, Andrea Noake, Lucy Morgan and Nick Burring.
To mark the end of the REQUEST2021 project a tall ship sailing experience had been arranged. The original intention was to follow the route of the last few days of the Shackleton-Rowett ‘Quest’ expedition’s year-long voyage and sail from Plymouth to Portsmouth.
Unfortunately, as the Johanna Lucretia tall ship arrived in Plymouth, she suffered a catastrophic engine failure. In true Scouting spirit the FINAL VOYAGE team went ahead with the weekend anyway. We still slept aboard the tall ship and spent the Saturday sailing out from Plymouth on two other alterative vessels – the Olga, a beautiful original Bristol Channel Pilot Cutter and also had the thrill of sailing and navigating the replica of Blythe’s boat that was featured in the Channel 4 TV series, Mutiny.
On the Sunday morning the team got the opportunity to climb the rigging of the Johanna Lucretia.
On Sunday afternoon the team made their way by road to hold the very last Shackleton Scouts’ Own by the Spinnaker Tower at Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth.
Fordell Firs Ceremony
On Sunday 11th Sep 2022, against the backdrop of the Queen’s cortège passing through Scotland, a respectful Shackleton Scouts’ Own service was held by the REQUEST2021 project at Fordell Firs Campsite, Scotland. (The Scottish home of Scouting).
There was a one-minute silence in honour of Her Majesty The Queen.
ICEBERG Awards, badges and certificates were presented to Alex Maciver and Sam Payne (represented by his parents).
The third and final commemorative plaque to Scouts Marr & Mooney was officially unveiled by Alec Mooney (Norman Mooney’s son) who gave a fitting speech to mark this historic but somber occasion.
Alan Noake presented Andrew Sharkey (Chief Commissioner of Scotland) with an interpretation panel for the plaque.
After the ceremony Alan, Alex & Matt gave a presentation about their REQUEST2021 Antarctica Voyage experiences.
[SHORT VERSION – with Shackleton Scout’s Own removed]
[LONGER VERSION]
Shackleton The Penguin visits Waiuku, New Zealand
Shackleton The Penguin has just paid a visit to a street named Ernest Shackleton Place in the small rural town of Waiuku, New Zealand!
Photo of Terry Short who is a descendant of Ernest Shackleton and as a hands on property developer it was he who named the Street after Ernest Shackleton. A typical Kiwi bloke wearing shorts even in winter!
This Shackleton The Penguin will now be presented to the Whangarei, New Zealand Shackleton Sea Scouts hopefully at the Hamilton Sea Scout Regatta in September 2022.
Huge thanks to Ron Bird (Deep Sea Scout based in Waiuku, New Zealand) for arranging the photo and presentation.
EXPLORERS TO MAKE FINAL REQUEST2021 VOYAGE
PRESS RELEASE – EXPLORERS TO MAKE FINAL REQUEST2021 VOYAGE
The following Explorer Scouts have now been selected to sail on the REQUEST2021 Final Voyage on a tall ship from Plymouth to Portsmouth on 16th – 18th September 2022.
Exactly 100 years after Scout Marr returned upon Shackleton’s Quest on its year long voyage to Antarctica and back.
The Explorers will be holding the Shackleton Scouts’ Own ceremony next to the recently installed plaque to the 1921 Shackleton-Rowett expedition on the Friday at 6pm at Millbay Docks. They will then set sail from Plymouth.
On the voyage, the they will learn how to sail or improve their existing sailing skills and seamanship, including navigation and the use of all the equipment on board the boat.
They plan to arrive at Portsmouth’s Gunwharf Quays around 4pm on Sunday 18th September to hold the very last Shackleton Scouts’ Own and officially mark end the REQUEST2021 project.
Silas Maxwell [Medway Towns]
Edward Wisbey [Dover]
Jacob Websdale [Thanet]
Jack Smith [Dartford]
Amy Schipper [Royal Tunbridge Wells]
Alex Tremain [Dartford]
Rose Darnley [Devon Scouts, representing Plymouth]
Oli Cowell [Hampshire Scouts, representing Portsmouth]
Wish them all luck! It promises to be a memorable experience.
They will be joined by four Kent Scouts Leaders plus the permanent Island Trust crew of the Johanna Lucretia.
FOR MORE INFO CONTACT REQUEST2021 PROJECT LEADER ALAN NOAKE ON 07525 633435 OR ALAN.NOAKE@KENTSCOUTS.ORG.UK
TALL SHIP EXPERIENCE COMPETITION
A WEEKEND TALL SHIP EXPERIENCE
REQUEST COMPETITION
FOUR OPEN PLACES AVAILABLE TO EXPLORER SCOUTS IN KENT…
The REQUEST2021 team have recently discovered that Scout Marr’s Quest journey 100 years ago did not actually end in Plymouth on 16th September 1922 as we first thought but apparently just afterwards in Portsmouth. Therefore, we are planning to end our project in style by sailing from Plymouth to Portsmouth on a tall ship to commemorate the final days of the Shackleton-Rowett ‘Quest’ Expedition on the weekend of the 16th– 18th September 2022.
To that end we have chartered the incredible Johanna Lucretia from The Tall Ships Trust. Photo credit: Tim Winsey.
See https://www.theislandtrust.org.uk/boats/johanna-lucretia/ As she is currently the only UK flagged topsail schooner in sail training, she is guaranteed to draw attention wherever she goes!
The four lucky Explorers finally chosen will be accompanied by three over 25s, two Network Scouts, two more Kent Scouts Explorers and an Explorer Scout from Devon plus of course the permanent Johanna Lucretia crew members.
To make the opportunity as accessible to as many people as possible the fee for the trip for Explorers will be highly subsidised by 80% due to an extremely generous grant from the Deep Sea Scouts. This brings it down to just £50* per Explorer for the weekend sailing. This includes all meals on board, wet weather gear and life jackets. *Note: Transport to and from Plymouth/Portsmouth is not included. Applicants must be aged 13.5+, and under 18, on 16th-18th Sep ‘22.
Participants will need to be in Plymouth by 6pm at the latest (having already eaten dinner) on Friday 16th September 2022 and we should finish in Portsmouth at around 4pm on Sunday 18th September 2022.
EXPLORERS INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THIS INCREDIBLE SAILING EXPERIENCE NEED
TO SEND AN EMAIL TO INFO@REQUEST2021.ORG.UK SIMPLY ANSWERING THE FOLLOWING QUESTION IN ANY FORMAT THEY PREFER. (FOR EXAMPLE: A LETTER, A POSTER, A VIDEO, A DRAWING OR EVEN A POWERPOINT PRESENTATION)
CLOSING DATE: MIDNIGHT 30th JUNE 2022.
“Why do I want to be part of the final voyage of the REQUEST2021 project?”
JOIN-IN ANTARCTICA Session 2 – SHACKLETON’S ENDURANCE
Here is the full recording of our JOIN-IN ANTARCTICA Session 2 – SHACKLETON’S ENDURANCE – REQUEST2021 Project
Led by: Joanna Grochowicz #REQUEST2021
YOUTUBE LINK: https://youtu.be/K2_0H_09omU
PLEASE FEEL TO FORWARD AND SHARE FAR AND WIDE TO ANYONE YOU THINK MAY BE INTERESTED.
We are hugely grateful to Joanna for delivering this session from New Zealand in the early hours.
JOIN-IN ANTARCTICA – ZOOM WEBINARS
Join-In Antarctica was a monthly programme of fun & educational online sessions for young people* in Scouting based on the Kent Scouts ReQuest2021 Antarctica Project. All sessions were free to attend and the recordings are now freely available on YouTube but we welcome donations to the REQUEST FUND.
Join-In Antarctica – SESSION 1: THE EXPEDITION
Sat 26th March 2022 2PM – 4PM
Led by: Alan Noake
Find out all about the Kent Scouts REQUEST2021 Team’s adventures in Antarctica – Icebergs, Wildlife, Climate Change, Scouting Polar History, Sailing & Projects.
Join-In Antarctica – SESSION 2: SHACKLETON’S ENDURANCE
Sat 30th April 2022 2PM – 4PM
Led by: Joanna Grochowicz – Shackleton’s Endurance: An Antarctic Survival Story
Antarctic historian Joanna Grochowicz has made this incredible survival story very accessible for younger readers. Without a doubt, this biography is well-researched, and the style is highly readable. Joanna will be sharing stories about what motivated her to write the book.
Join-In Antarctica – SESSION 3: GRAPHIC NOVEL
Sat 28th May 2022 2PM – 4PM
Led by: David Butler & Gavin Mccumiskey – Shackleton: The Voyage of the James Caird
Comic book author Gavin McCumiskey and illustrator David Butler discuss the story behind the creation of their graphic novel, titled: ‘Shackleton – The Voyage of the James Caird: A Graphic Account’, which celebrates one of the greatest feats of leadership and survival ever recorded.
Join-In Antarctica – SESSION 4: CLIMATE QUEST
Sat 25th June 2022 2PM – 4PM
Led by: Lucy Morgan & Darcey Holmes – Climate Quest 2 PLUS other Home Activities
Lucy & Darcey share their thoughts about ‘Art & Antarctica’ and ‘ Climate Change’. Packed with ideas for fun activities, challenging Scouting & Guiding members to achieve their ‘stop climate change’ badge at home.
Join-In Antarctica – SESSION 5: LIVE FROM KIJ
Sat 30th July – Sat 6th August 2022
Led by: The REQUEST Team – Livestream from Kent International Jamboree
The REQUEST2021 team will be participating in the Global World Challenge zone at the Jamboree. They will share some of the experience remotely live from the event.
THESE WILL NOW BE STREAMED LIVE FROM THE REQUEST2021 FACEBOOK GROUP
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ReQuest2021
All sessions are free to attend but we welcome donations to the REQUEST FUND.
SHACKLETON’S ADVENT CALENDAR
Every day between from the 1st December until Christmas Day the REQUEST2021 team will be publishing a different short video to answer lots of questions from Scouts all about the project. The team would like to thank all the members of 1st Deal Scout Group who took part in our #REQUEST2021 #SHACKLETONSADVENTCALENDAR #ANTARCTICADAY Shackleton The Penguin’s Advent Calendar event.
REQUEST2021ADVENTCALENDAR – Day 01 – What is Alan’s Project?
REQUEST2021ADVENTCALENDAR – Day 02 – What is Lucy’s Project?
REQUEST2021ADVENTCALENDAR – Day 03 – What is Cathy’s Project?
SHACKLETONSADVENTCALENDAR – Day 04 – What is Genevieve’s Project?
SHACKLETONSADVENTCALENDAR – Day 05 – What is Darcey’s Project?
SHACKLETONSADVENTCALENDAR – Day 06 – What is George’s Project?
SHACKLETONSADVENTCALENDAR – Day 07 – What is Sam’s Project?
SHACKLETONSADVENTCALENDAR – Day 08 – What is Helen’s Project?
SHACKLETONSADVENTCALENDAR – Day 09 – What is Matt’s Project?
SHACKLETONSADVENTCALENDAR – Day 10 – What is Alex’s Project?
SHACKLETONSADVENTCALENDAR – Day 11 – What is the group’s Project?
SHACKLETONSADVENTCALENDAR – Day 12 – What are the ten project objectives?
SHACKLETONSADVENTCALENDAR – Day 13 – What seals might you see in Antarctica?
SHACKLETONSADVENTCALENDAR – Day 14 – What penguins might you see?
SHACKLETONSADVENTCALENDAR – Day 15 – What seabirds might you see?
SHACKLETONSADVENTCALENDAR – Day 16 – What whales might you see in Antarctica?
SHACKLETONSADVENTCALENDAR – Day 17 – Is the Drake passage dangerous?
SHACKLETONSADVENTCALENDAR – Day 18 – What is the boat like?
SHACKLETONSADVENTCALENDAR – Day 19 – What route will the boat take? Will you have WiFi? How can people track you?
SHACKLETONSADVENTCALENDAR – Day 20 – How will you get to where the boat sails from?
SHACKLETONSADVENTCALENDAR – Day 21 – What will you do on the voyage?
SHACKLETONSADVENTCALENDAR – Day 22 – What clothing will you need to wear for Antarctica?
SHACKLETONSADVENTCALENDAR – Day 23 – What other items will you need to pack to go to Antarctica?
SHACKLETONSADVENTCALENDAR – Day 24 – How are the team feeling? [2.5 MIN SHORT VERSION]
SHACKLETONSADVENTCALENDAR – Day 24 – How are the team feeling? [6 MIN EXTENDED VERSION]
A message of support from Chief Scout Bear Grylls
Wonderful to receive this message of support for the project today from Chief Scout @BearGrylls – thanks Bear!
Bear Grylls was the UK’s youngest ever Chief Scout when he was appointed in 2009, aged 34.
Today, he remains the public face of the Scouts in the UK. Inspiring the movement through a period of unprecedented growth, he has helped thousands of young people to gain new skills, try new things, and look to the future with optimism.