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It was not just the weather that had a great April, Scouting's month enjoyed great publicity throughout and finished with a flurry of activity over the past weekend which saw Wayne celebrating achievements in Lincolnshire, Scouting's involvement in the Royal Wedding celebrations and another fantastic day in Windsor. Oh, and a lesson in knot tying…
A bit of a technology themed week for Wayne with a meeting with a firm of consultants advising us on our digital strategy and the launch of a My Badges app for iPhone an iPod Touch users but back to earth by learning how inner city Scouting is succeeding in Stirling.
Wayne has been in Cumbria welcoming a new Scouting Ambassador, toasting Reivers District's success and remembering what it is like to be new and feeling alone...
A bit of a 'light' Scouting week for Wayne this week as the day job has taken over for a change, however he found time to catch up with Malta's Scouts, and dent his in tray.
A whistle-stop tour of Nottingham, meetings galore and a chance to reflect and say thank you.
Wayne dusted off his passport last weekend for a whistle-stop tour with Scouting Ireland's Chief Scout, making good use of his journey on the way and continuing his good fortune with the Irish weather.
Wayne dusted off his passport last weekend for a whistle stop tour with Scouting Ireland's Chief Scout, making good use of his journey on the way and continuing his good fortune with Ireland's weather…
Specialist national support groups are not new in Scouting, the first can be traced back to pre 1948 but today, the Muslim Scout Active Support Unit are leading the way in supporting the development of Scouting within their community and across many others. So how do they do it...
Wayne's week has been another busy one inducting DC's, celebrating adult achievements, a full Board Meeting and joining the Muslim Scout Active Support Unit for one of their training courses which was very much a family affair…
Wayne's travels last week took him from Guernsey to Scotland, London, Somerset and back to Gilwell - but will you spot the difference in a few months?
Wayne was unable to join Sea Scout Leaders in the South East for their conference last weekend, but sent a message outlining some thoughts on Sea Scouting and the challenges we all face.
Wayne reflects on a week of mixed emotions ending with great visits to 'real Scouting' in Warwickshire, Buckinghamshire and the London Borough of Southgate.
Wayne reflects on a week of mixed emotions ending with great visits to â
Wayne keeps up the meeting count, celebrates Founder's Day, and looks over the many examples of Big Adventures that took place last year.
Wayne reflects on what 22 February means for Scouting and Guiding.
Wayne reflects on what 22 February means for Scouting and Guiding.
You don't understand Wayne, its different here" is a phrase I hear often, no more so than when I visit Northern Ireland. But you know, I'm not so sure……
It is hard to imagine another week where so many news stories have included references to Scouting. In addition, I managed to fit in several one-to-one meetings, had a great day in Sutton Coldfield for the last of the DC/GSL forums in England and spent a fantastic morning with the adults of Loughborough District on…
In case you hadn't noticed, I'm one of those annoyingly cheerful people for whom the glass is always half full and never half empty. But even my optimism was sorely tested last weekend when I joined a group of leaders from some Sea Scout Groups……
A family outing, learning what makes a Network Unit succesful, splashing around by the sea and lots and lots of train miles....
The Operations sub-committee is one of those groups delegated particular responsibility by the Board of Trustees to support local Scouting and shape future policy – it was one of a number of meetings taking place last weekend, but not the first in a long day…..
It was quickly back into the swing of Scouting following our return from Brazil and a rather hectic day in Guernsey before heading back to London for the now familiar pattern of a variety of meetings and the Greater London South County Conference on Saturday.
At the end of the 39th World Scout Conference, and with a few days in Rio to recover, Wayne shares his reflection on World Scouting....
David Morton gives us the low down on the final day of the 39th World Scout Conference.....
James Boyle gives his view on the World Scout Conference, and his role on the resolutions committee.
On a rainy day in Brazil, the UK and Scouting Ireland were honoured with a 'Gifts for Peace' award, and delegates voted for members of the next World Scout Committee
Nigel Hailey wrestles the blog from the youth delegates to tell us what he's been up to at the Conference....
Fi and Craig report on the opening day of the World Scout Conference
Wayne kicks off the commentary of the World Scout Conference with an overview of who is representing you, sets the scene and hands over to the youth members...
Wayne kicks off the commentary of the World Scout Conference with an overview of who is represnting you, sets the scene and hands over to the youth members......
Wayne's latest blog comes from Curitiba, Brazil, where he is preparing for the 39th World Scout Conference.
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Continuing my wander through our current work plans and a reminder of some Christmas messages you should have received. Don't forget to ask questions, or seek further clarification ...
A busy week of catch up meetings with friends and colleagues, a trip to Zurich on business, Cardiff and London for Scouting and the chance to catch up on some sleep!
Having boasted last week that nothing keeps me awake at night, I paid the price this week! With snow and ice closing the airport in Guernsey (yes, we even had snow in Guernsey – well, 20 mm at least, which of course caused chaos), I had to resort to a sleepless night on the floor of…
During my activity report to the Board of Trustees on Saturday, I was asked by the Treasurer, Chris, "Wayne, can I just ask what keeps you awake at night?" "Nothing" I replied, but it did set my mind wondering on the rather long train journey to Bristol on Saturday following the Board meeting……………
Take 200 excited, even if nervous, recipients of the Chief Scout Gold Award, a sports hall filled with more than 400 very proud family, friends and leaders and not even the cold and wet weather of Cheshire could dampen the atmosphere on Sunday afternoon…
Our hosts for the evening, Explorer Scouts Hannah Johnstone and Charlotte Reid promised the 300+ guests a great evening as we reviewed their year and presented awards to 100 young people, and nobody was disappointed, but first….
I've got used to being introduced in many different ways, but Monday was a first though when Ian Hislop introduced me as the person to do the "crude bit", subtly – I'm not sure anybody has accused me of being subtle before ………
Llandrindod Wells is described as being equally inconvenient for everybody in Wales to get to, nestled in the picturesque Brecon Beacons – and so it tends to be the venue for All-Wales meetings and this weekend was no exception as it played host to an Explorer Scout gathering and the Welsh AGM…...
When Steve French, DC invited me to see the stars in Croydon, I wasn't really sure what to expect, but I clearly had no need to worry....
...whether with Members of Parliament, other charities such as Shelterbox or amongst our own teams of staff and volunteers was the theme of my week...
Of speeches that is, if you followed me last week, with four speeches to make to four very different audiences. First up on Friday were 700 members of Rotary's District 1110 who had invited me to speak at their conference in Jersey on Friday, but before then...
Of speeches that is, if you followed me last week, with four speeches to make to four very different audiences. First up on Friday were 700 members of Rotary's District 1110 who had invited me to speak at their conference in Jersey on Friday, but before thenâ
It was off to Slough in Berkshire for the latest of our regional weekends, starting with the Development Advice and Support (DAS) day on the Saturday and the latest of the DC and GSL conferences on Sunday.
An exceptionally busy weekend, nationally and locally.
An exceptionally busy weekend, nationally and locally, which has seen Bear out and about in the London and South East Regions, the last of the IST selection weekends at Gilwell, Development and Support Day and DC/GSL Conference in Middlesbrough, national presentation to Queen Scouts in London activity assessor training and thousands of people out and…
After the fun and excitement of last week, this has been a week of meetings, seeing new colleagues and quiet reflection.
A multi-faith service with the Pope, an action-packed day in Hampshire, the first of the national DC conferences, a wedding reception, three renditions of Happy Birthday and far too much cake!
Blog that is, rather than my age before anybody asks! Hard to imagine that this is the 100th posting since we launched the blog twelve months ago. So much has happened, although at times it doesn't feel like enough has! This weekend (11-12 Sep) sums it up well.
