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UK Scouting
Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers and the Network. Posts from UK leaders and The Scout Association bring a different flavor of the same movement, with plenty to borrow for any troop.
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UK Scouting posts from 2011
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Listening and acting means real success (opens in a new tab)
Listening, rather than simply hearing, is not always easy, reflects Wayne. The real goal is to act on information.
Taking Christmas to Kenya (opens in a new tab)
Christmas in Africa has become a reality to 50 Scouts and their leaders from south-east London.
Happy Christmas (opens in a new tab)
I'd like to wish everyone who visits my site, a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I've been a bit busy with other things in my life just recently (her name is Laura and she's 8 weeks old!), but hopefully I'll be posting more again in the new year.
Cub Scout saves grandfather's life (opens in a new tab)
First aid skills learned in Scouting come to the rescue
Why it's all about adults (opens in a new tab)
In response to a question on Escouts, Wayne explains the key elements to successfully recruiting adults and how HQ sees its role.
Bear Grylls Thanks Me! (opens in a new tab)
Ok, not me specifically, but all the adult volunteers who help with Scouts throughout the year. I have to say that it's a nice touch to get Bear to do videos like this. He doesn't have to do it, but it's nice to know that the work all the adult volunteers do is appreciated.
Successful partnerships (opens in a new tab)
Wayne's week centred around successful partnerships, whether through the latest edition of Scouting Magazine, Girl Guiding or the National Campsite strategy.
Discoveries (opens in a new tab)
Earlier this year I bought a book about the men who died in World War 1 and who are commemorated on the War Memorial in Wolstanton . I was quite interested to learn that three of the names on the Memorial are those of our Scouts who died in WW1 and that there is memorial to…
Scouting skills in the jungle (opens in a new tab)
Cub Leader draws on his Scouting experience on a trek through Borneo
Inclusivity comes in many shapes (opens in a new tab)
Lots of administration kept Wayne busy this week, along with visits to Gilwell and Belfast, a reminder of why our rules are so important, and a chance to ponder on what being inclusive really means...
Scouts prove they are digital champions (opens in a new tab)
Scouts across the UK are continuing to lead the way in Race Online 2012
When great things come from sad events (opens in a new tab)
After a day of meetings at B–P House last Saturday, Wayne joined 200 members from King Alfred District, Oxford to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Stuart Rae challenge.
Gang Show (opens in a new tab)
Last week, some of my Group's Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Leaders went to watch the Burdi Boys Gang Show from Potteries North District (which was kind of our old District before things were changed in 2005). For those who don't know, a bit of history of the Gang Show from Wikipedia - In 1931, Ralph Reader…
Successfully launching Scout Network (opens in a new tab)
Wayne was tipped off about the successful launch of the Aber Anon Network in Wales, and wanted to learn more about the key to successâ
Scouting volunteer on epic journey (opens in a new tab)
One Scout leader is walking and swimming from Hertfordshire to Morocco
Scouts question policy makers in Winchester (opens in a new tab)
One Explorer Scout tells us about his day at Scouts' Question Time
Questions on Explorer Scouting and new leaders (opens in a new tab)
Wayne's taken advantage of a quiet week to review some questions gathered over recent weeks, and shares his thoughts on key issues raised about Explorer Scouting, adult training and induction of new leaders.
Chief Scout takes to the skies to visit thousands of Scouts (opens in a new tab)
Scouts in the east Midlands turned out in force on Saturday to welcome Bear Grylls, who travelled by helicopter to five events and encouraged Scouts to live out their dreams.
Remembrance Sunday Parade Video (opens in a new tab)
I thought I'd put all the photos I took from the Remembrance Sunday parade into a video. Enjoy!
Old Basing Scouts hopeful of funding for new hall eco-dream (opens in a new tab)
An eco-friendly project to rebuild the Scout and Guide hall in Old Basing, Hampshire, has reached the final round of voting for Energyshare funding.
Wayne visits Solihull (opens in a new tab)
Wayne found time for some of his other voluntary interests this week before spending Saturday in Birmingham and Solihull Scout Counties.
Remembrance Sunday Parade (opens in a new tab)
Our Beavers, Cubs, Scouts along with the Brownies and Guides, today paid respect to those who have been killed in wars, by parading round Porthill, led by our drum band and then by joining the congregation of St. Andrew's Church for a service of Remembrance.
11-11-11 Rememberance Day (opens in a new tab)
Today at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of the 11th year it is 93 years since the end of the First World War and 97 years since its beginning. Did the War to End All War's do so?
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM
They went with songs to the battle, they were young. Straight of limb, true of eyes, steady and aglow. They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted, They fell...
Scouts join nation in Remembrance Day activities (opens in a new tab)
As the nation falls silent to remember the sacrifice of those lost to two world wars and conflicts since, Scouts are serving their communities to join in the tributes.
Dr Who Amusing
I am not a huge Dr Who fan but I came across this video and it amused me so I thought I would share it with you all ...
So much to celebrate and be thankful for (opens in a new tab)
The Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, set the tone in his opening remarks at the inaugural National Scout and Guide service of Celebration and Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey, when he talked of the great bonds between the Abbey, Guiding and Scouting. The weekend had already got off to a great start...
Scouts help family in mountain difficulty (opens in a new tab)
Trainee Scout leaders used their mountain skills to bring a local family to safety in the Lake District
Picture Thursday 03_11_11
This picture was taken late on wednesday night and is the welders welding dome ends on to a 24" Pipe. It looked far more spectacular in real life with sparks flying every where and the glow from the welding.
An Apology! (opens in a new tab)
For those of you who wander by here from time to time, you'll have noticed I've been a bit quiet recently. My Scouting has taken a bit of a back seat as we've been preparing for the arrival of our second daughter.
Explorer and Network 10th Birthday Badge (opens in a new tab)
We're celebrating 2012 with a special occasional badge, as voted for by Members
Rotary and Scouting (opens in a new tab)
Wayne was in Llandudno, in North Wales, on Friday evening and Saturday morning as he joined Rotarians from their Heart of England region at the their District Convention, before venturing on to Snowdonia...
Corporate and events experts praise Gilwell team-building activities (opens in a new tab)
Representatives from the world of business and events were wowed by the corporate facilities at Gilwell Park
Picture Thursday 27_10_11
This is the construction road from my site office to the site. I walk this road a minimum of 8 time a day and a maximum of who knows.
Only Monster Explorers on Loch Ness (opens in a new tab)
Only Monster Explorers on Loch Ness
Measuring our contribution (opens in a new tab)
This week, Wayne has also been blogging for the Guardian. Read his article on the impact of Scouting in our communities.
Picture Thursday 20_10_11
These are enviroducts they are suppose to be more environmentally friendly than concrete ones and they are lighter too.
Scout Community Week launches (opens in a new tab)
Our biggest community and fundraising project in decades will take place next May.
UK Scouts join global chatroom (opens in a new tab)
Scouts from around the world took part in the global spectacular that is Jamboree on the Air and Jamboree on the Internet last weekend.
A week of mixed occasions (opens in a new tab)
From a sad farewell in Humberside, through the Welsh Annual Conference and a Fellows' reception to the grand opening of a new HQ, Wayne has been all travelling all over this week
Scouting and Social Media (opens in a new tab)
I was pondering the other day if there is a use for social media in scouting, or if it just adults playing around telling other adults that they are sooooo...
Scouts, supporters and donors enjoy good reception (opens in a new tab)
A lively and diverse group gathered for our Annual Reception at Watermen's Hall, London earlier this week.
Picture Thursday
I have decided to share with you a photo from my day, every wednesday as 14:00
Team i.SCOUT go the extra 13.1 miles to raise funds for Scouting (opens in a new tab)
It was a (half) marathon not a sprint for 30 adults who took part in the recent Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon, raising thousands of pounds for Scouting.
Beavers take over Legoland (opens in a new tab)
Over 13,000 Beaver Scouts descended on Legoland Windsor to mark the 25th anniversary of Beaver Scouting.
From Parliament to Legoland (opens in a new tab)
Wayne's week included a thank you meal for WSJ Unit Leaders, District centenary celebrations at Westminster, conferences in the East of England, DC days, and a trip to join 6,000 Beavers at Legoland Windsor...
Scouts challenged to celebrate Winning Words on National Poetry Day (opens in a new tab)
As part of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Scouts are invited to help celebrate their local area in poetry and create a lasting legacy.
Adventure guest inspires Scouts (opens in a new tab)
The only UK citizen to have rowed the Atlantic single-handed and climbed Everest dropped in on a local group recently.
Exploring Northumberland (opens in a new tab)
Northumberland Scout County covers the area from the Tyne to the Tweed in England's most northern district. Wayne has just spent three days learning about several innovative development projects covering both inner-city and rural areas...