In this section you will find various links to useful web sites to help you as a Senior Section member or Leader. They are organised by Look Wider Octants, but there are also sections on Residentials, resources and other useful sites that may aid you in your time as a Senior Section member.

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Look Wider

Whilst many of the links below appear under a particular Octant you may find some would also be useful somewhere else. The list is by no means exhaustive, but it might just give you a start to what you are looking for.

		Creativity The links in this section are to web sites that contain information on music, performing arts, crafts, creative writing, art, cookery, web design and other related topics.
		Fit for life Here you will find links to sites about sport, health, relaxation techniques and other fitness-related issues and organisations.
		Community action These links are to sites that contain information about government, the political system, race relations and other current issues, charitable organisations and much more!
		Out of doors These sites will be useful for planning activities or trips, they may also be useful if you are participating in Adventure Out or when taking your Senior Section Permit or adult camp/holiday scheme.
		Independent living Links to sites are included here that offer advice to young people about career and life choices, or that might be of use for students and young people away from home.
		International Here you will find links to sites containing information on other countries, the Commonwealth, different cultures, recipes, costume, languages and of course, International Guiding.
		Leadership The links below will help you develop your leadership skills both with a younger group of girls or with your peer group. You will find these links particularly helpful if you are working on Making it Count! or the Leadership Qualification.
		Personal values You may want to undertake some research or explore different options based around your own values. Have a browse around some of these sites to see what information is out there.
		General links and other useful sites This section contains all the general links that don't fit into octant categories. Topics include the news, other organisations and so on.