God and Queen
So for the best part of 30 years the word god in my promise has meant something to me, I therefore don't feel the need to change that.
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Jabbering All Day Long
- Active 2010–2019
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Instagram Digest (opens in a new tab)
A collection of Kiff's Instagram Photos for you to enjoy TTFN Kiff ©ChrisMeadows2014 Hello …
Movember – 40B440
Movember after 30 days I was sporting a full tash and had raised the sum of £115 to support research into prostate and other male cancers.
Girls girls girls (opens in a new tab)
We need to be inclusive in our scouting, it is true that there are a large number of people who don't know that girls are allowed in scouting
Social Media in 2013
2013 across Social Media for Jabbering all day long.
Safe is only as good as the person (opens in a new tab)
I was always safe, I was a safe walker, I knew where I was going, I had a route card, I had a plan. SAFE SAFE SAFE that as me.
Woggles
Laughably Bad Christmas Gifts (opens in a new tab)
1st December has passed so it is OK to start thinking about Christmas & Christmas Presents. Here is a Laughably Bad Christmas Gifts Guide
Scouts don't care Rhod Gilbert's motto for scouting.
Were you annoyed with Rhod Gilbert's motto for scouting. "Scouts Don't Care" - This is my changing view
Instagram Digest (opens in a new tab)
A collection of Kiff's Instagram Photos for you to enjoy TTFN Kiff ©ChrisMeadows2013 Hello Reader – Are you new to Jabbering All Day Long can I suggest that you check out our Starter for Ten Page which will hopefully give you a guide as you take your first couple of footsteps around this site.
We are not Experts
While reading the blog In Kirsty's Words. came across an interesting post We Are Your Leaders and it opens with the line we are not experts
Happy Anniversary
Happy Anniversary to my wonderful wife – thank you for seven wonderful years. TTFN Kiff ©ChrisMeadows2013 Hello Reader – Are you new to Jabbering All Day Long can I suggest that you check out our Starter for Ten Page which will hopefully give you a guide as you take your first couple
Role What is yours? (opens in a new tab)
Role up Role up, here it is again another Friday and therefore time for a Friday question.
Corporate View – AudioBoo (opens in a new tab)
Thoughts on the Corporate View - It has been a while since I did an Audioboo / podcast type thingy so time to do another one.
International Scouting (opens in a new tab)
It is Friday, that means Friday Questions Time and this time I want to ask you about International and Scouting - Let me know your answers in the Blog comments.
First Badge Question? (opens in a new tab)
It is time for a Friday Question todays question is a Badge Question - I look forward to reading your answer in the post comments
Seven steps to becoming a charity trustee (opens in a new tab)
Ever wanted to be a Charity Trustee - I found this article on the Third Sector Website written by the voice of their youth trustees
First Adventure
Friday should be about the weekend and the weekend is a time to get out and explorer or to have an new adventure.
Family Camping (opens in a new tab)
I have always love camping, I can remember as a cub going on camps and getting the chance to sleep in a sleeping bag or I remember going camping with my family and getting to the point aged about 10 where I got to sleep in my own tent, right next door to my parents…
World Scarf Day (opens in a new tab)
Today is World Scarf Day, Wear you necker with pride
Instagram Digest (opens in a new tab)
A collection of Kiff's Instagram Photos for you to enjoy TTFN Kiff ©ChrisMeadows2013 Hello Reader – Are you new to Jabbering All Day Long can I suggest that you check out our Starter for Ten Page which will hopefully give you a guide as you take your first couple of footsteps around this site.
Do it Different – Off to Camp (opens in a new tab)
Off to Camp - Well would you do it different? What problems you have noticed or what you would have told Calvin to do differently.
Do it Different (opens in a new tab)
Ever heard someone tell a story and think to yourself that is not how I would do it, I would do it different. Here is your chance
30 amazing facts (opens in a new tab)
Did you know that David Bowie's first public performance happened at Scouts? The Scout Association have published a list of 30 amazing scouting facts.
Charter Organisation – What is is all About (opens in a new tab)
You may have seen news stories or blog post about Scouts Troops and Cub packs in the US loosing their Charter Organisations but for those of us Scouting outside of the USA the concept of the Charter Organisation may be completely alien. So I decided to ask someone who would know.
40 before 40 Update
I felt it was time to provide you with an update on some how some of my 40 before 40 challenges are going. The honest truth is slowly but that ok I am only really in my first year of doing it.
BSA Policy Change
You may have heard about a recent policy change in the BSA on the 23rd of May to remove the restriction based on sexual orientation alone
Summer Camp Shopping (opens in a new tab)
Ok so the Summer is hopefully on it way and a large number of adventures will be had by all. It is also the time of year when the Birthday of this blogger comes around so I have been looking over Amazon and I have selected a number of products that could be added to…
Adventure Micro Style
It made me think that we as Scout leader deliver Micro adventures on a week in week out basis to the young people in our Pack/Troops/Units it could be as simple as cooking bread twists on a fire or more formidable weekend survival camp each one to those young people is an adventure.
Instagram Digest
A collection of Kiff's Instagram Photos for you to enjoy TTFN Kiff ©ChrisMeadows2013 Hello Reader – Are you new to Jabbering All Day Long can I suggest that you check out our Starter for Ten Page which will hopefully give you a guide as you take your first couple of footsteps around this site.
Noah in 2012
In the year 2012 , the Lord came unto Noah, who was now living in England and said, "Once again, the earth has become wicked and over-populated, and I see the end of all flesh before me. Build another Ark and save 2 of every living thing along with a few good humans."
We're concerned
We're concerned and we hope you are too. As you may have already heard, the Executive Council of the Boy Scouts of America released their proposed policy today, which keeps the gay ban in place for adult leaders but would prohibit kicking out openly gay Scout youth members "on the basis of sexual orientation or…
Paperwait
The Scout Promise talks about helping other people. When I realised my 92 year old Grandma was feeling a little left out I set about finding a way to help her. Nannan wasn't left out on purpose it's just the rest of us were doing things she can't. That's when I came up with Paperwait
Compare and Contrast – Achievements (opens in a new tab)
All scouting programmes are built around a progressive training scheme and to mark a young persons achievements there is some form of award recondition. How we recognise those achievements is what makes young people remember them. Do you remember being present with a scouting award?
Compare and Contrast – Kick off
It disappoints me that often we as members of the UK scouting are so quick to judge other organisations based on snippets of information that comes out through social media outlets. It really get under my skin when those judgement in particular focus on the delivery of programme for young people.
Picture them Naked. (opens in a new tab)
I was recently asked for some advice for speaking infront of people at an AGM, my first thought was to say Picture them Naked. However when I actually thought about that statement and I a not really sure if that would work.
Youth and Youth Engagement
The difference is that in my youth there was no Twitter or Facebook, so if I did something stupid (which of couse I never ever ever did) then it stay with that group of college or school friends
Small Actions
Even the small actions like giving someone the chance to shine even for a very limited time can make their day for the rest of their lives.
Programme Restrictions by Section
I was recently asked the question regarding my thoughts on programme restrictions by section for activities in scouting. So here they are
Superstitions: Do you have any?
I am not really a superstitious person, I generally think some superstitions are born out of good safety practices. The only superstition I follow is bowing to magpies
What were you doing in 1967?
Plinky asked "Dig through your couch cushions, your purse, or the floor of your car and look at the year printed on the first coin you find. What were you doing that year?" I found a penny from 1967 – I was not doing anything really, I guess you could say I was -9.
What were you doing in 1967?
I found a penny from 1967 - I was not doing anything really, I guess you could say I was -9. I think my parents may have met but I am fairly sure I was not event a thought in their minds at that time.
What were you doing in 1967?
Plinky asked "Dig through your couch cushions, your purse, or the floor of your car and look at the year printed on the first coin you find. What were you doing that year?" I found a penny from 1967 – I was not doing anything really, I guess you could say I was -9.
Plinky
I have come across a service called Plinky it gives what it calls prompts for you to answer and is aimed at helping you generate content. Look out for new posts from it.
Rugby – A Boys Day out
On Saturday 2nd of Feb, I completed Challenge Number 18 on the 40B440 - Go watch Gloucester play rugby
You Are Good Enough
You are good enough. Most people are afraid to do things because they are afraid they're not good enough
Helicopter Scouting
Have a read of the full post on Bobwhite Blather and make us your own mind. Have you ever been guilty of being a Helicopter Leader?
Votes at 16 (opens in a new tab)
Kiffs thoughts on a recently seen tweet about a campaign for votes at 16; but what are your thoughts on votes at 16?
Scouting Around (opens in a new tab)
While Scouting around the web I have found a number of scouting related items that I wanted to share with you.
Everyday At 09:00
I have a little app on my phone called everyday, you take a photo every day and make a little film. Here is my Everyday @ 09:00.