Thank you for registering for FLAGS Active Support Unit & Oxford County Scouts at Oxford Pride 2017 and supporting inclusive Scouting.
Below is an overview of the plans for Oxford Pride that we would like to share with you (these might change nearer the time but will let you know)
Itinerary (TBC)
#Scoutpride Parade
Please remember you will be representing The Scout Association and we may have young people attending with us. Please act as you would at any other Scout event, including following the Yellow Card and refraining from smoking, drinking and eating when on the parade and when you are in view of the public (including the stall). Help us show the public that Scouting is fun and welcoming and open to all #scouting4all
Interaction
Please do interact with the crowd - smile, wave, etc. (This is really important)
If you see filming taking place & photos being taken along the route, it'd be great if you're happy to, to smile and wave. There's a chance you may see a few protestors along the route - please just ignore them.
Weather
At the minute it's looking like a pretty good weather forecast but as you know the British weather could always change so please make sure you stay warm, have sun location with you and a bottle of water.
Social Media
FLAGS Active support unit uses 3 main platforms for social media, if you do take any pictures, video's then please upload or "like&share" / Retweet others on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!
Please use hashtag: #scoutpride & #scouting4all
Uniform & Bags
For Oxford Pride the uniform is purple iscout t-shirts and FLAGS rainbow neckers, If you have not got a purple i.scout t-shirt then these can be purchased via Scout shops
http://shop.scouts.org.uk/p-3382-iscout-adult-print-t-shirt.aspx
If you do not have a FLAGS necker then these can be purchased at:
http://www.flagscouts.org.uk/item-flags_necker.html
If you would like to wear your group or county necker as well then this is totally fine, it doesn't matter what you wear for trousers or shorts but make sure you wear comfortable footwear ie trainers or shoes. Please make sure you travel light for the parade as we don't have any storage.
After the Parade
Once the parade has finished & kit returned everyone is free to enjoy the festivities and fun of Oxford Pride,
Emergency Contact
If you need to get hold of Tom during the day please call on
Host: Tom Plant
Host Mobile: 07799 672 354
"Thank you" for your time in supporting Oxford Pride,Tom and I look forward to meeting you all at the welcome meeting on Saturday morning!
Have a safe and happy pride!
If you have any questions please let us know ASAP!
Russ & Tom