Scouts meet MPs at Conservative Conference (opens in a new tab)
Over 60 Scouts engaged with MPs at the Scouts Speak Up event during the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester.
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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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Cook and learn (opens in a new tab)
Healthier lifestyles were on the menu when a leading politician paid a visit to a London Scout Group.
Celebrating success stories (opens in a new tab)
Wayne has got to Merseyside, Gilwell, West Yorkshire and Perth, Scotland in the past week celebrating many success stories (and a board meeting)...
Scouse Speak Up (opens in a new tab)
The Labour Party conference in Liverpool heard the voice of young people at the Scouts Speak Up event last weekend.
Missing the point (opens in a new tab)
The last in Wayne's review of the AGM and Gilwell Reunion ponders on the challenges of ensuring we achieve our vision for Scouting to be shaped by young people in partnership with adults...
Special Scouts (opens in a new tab)
Scouting's ability to reach young people is to be featured on BBC television.
Making the most of cash in the bank (opens in a new tab)
Continuing his current themes from Gilwell Reunion and the AGM, Wayne explores the unlikely connection between the Ralph Reader song 'Friends', having £4 million available to spend, and thinking differently about what we do locally...
To debate or not to debate
What about having a post where two like minded people debate for and against a topic. We all have our views about things from which is the better chocolate bar to our stance on economic reform.
Canvas Versus Modern Tents (opens in a new tab)
For our first discussion, Chris and I talk about the merits (or otherwise) of traditional canvas tents versus modern synthetic ones. Traditional Canvas Tents – Nick Canvas tents have been around since the dawn of Scouting, so much so that when people think of Scouts camping, the mental image is of Scouts standing round a green…
Discussions (opens in a new tab)
After I'd had a chat last week with Chris Meadows (see his blog here or follow him on Twitter here ), he came up with a rather interesting proposal. We would pick a topic and one of us would argue one side and the other one the opposite.
The simple things (opens in a new tab)
Continuing to pick up on themes from his recent speeches at Gilwell Reunion and the AGM, Wayne expands why he believes doing the simple things will tackle those joining lists...
Scouts at Lib Dem conference (opens in a new tab)
50 young people met with Liberal Democrat MPs at their party conference
Girl Effect
Take a minute out of your time and play the game
The Imposible Hamster Club
The Impossible Hamster Video worth taking a moment to watch
30 Day Challenges
I though I can do that, I have nothing better to do in a hotel so I will try a selection of 30 day challenges and see what happens
Scouts ready to Speak Up (opens in a new tab)
Scouts are poised to meet MPs at three major party conferences.
Joining lists, hardly a badge of success (opens in a new tab)
Continuing to pick up on themes from his recent speeches at Gilwell Reunion and the AGM, Wayne expands on why he believes that continued growth of our Movement is the priority...
Life-changer John is crowned champion (opens in a new tab)
An inspirational Scout has been named Redstone Cambridgeshire Young Person of the Year.
A New Video From The SA (opens in a new tab)
The Scout Association have released a new video about the impact Scouting has on local communities. Very good it is too. Take a look.
Think you Know Scouting
Hello all Incase you did not know The Scout Association has released a new think you know scouting video and here it is. happy watching K
Special days (opens in a new tab)
Not often you can describe an AGM as a fantastic day, but that was the case for the Association's AGM and Council in Conference on Saturday, but before then Wayne made a special Scouts of the World presentation...
New recruitment video for local Scouting (opens in a new tab)
We've released a new video to help you recruit more Scouting volunteers.
Flexible Scouting
I have and I have always thought about it as being around the adult support, being able to offer adults who work on shifts or could only give their support one weekend a month the opportunity to support the movement.
Scouts in a world of Discovery (opens in a new tab)
An exciting new partnership outlines '14 things to do before you're 14'.
September (opens in a new tab)
The holidays are over, the nights are drawing in and life begins to get busy again on the Scouting front. The Scouts are camping this weekend, it's Harvest at church next weekend and the Cubs are camping next month to name but a few things we have on.
Back into the swing of things (opens in a new tab)
It wasn't just his dancing at the Gilwell Reunion that helped Wayne get back into the swing of things, as he has also made good use of his time during August.
Inspired volunteers revel in Reunion (opens in a new tab)
Adults from all over the UK enjoyed activities, adventure and Scouting entertainment at a sundrenched Gilwell Reunion last weekend.
Traveling Games
Drat that was 126 not 26 -0000- I am wondering if people have...
Highland swing (opens in a new tab)
Scottish Explorer Scouts joined in the Edinburgh Festival fun at the latest annual national camp last weekend.
Tim Kidd's takeover: the magic of Scouting (opens in a new tab)
This is my last chance to write Wayne's blog before he gets back, andthis week my thoughts have turned to the magic of Scouting.
Bear Grylls runs survival camp for Scouts (opens in a new tab)
Queen's Scouts treated to 24 hours of wilderness camping with the Chief Scout on his private island
Get ready to Acceler8 (opens in a new tab)
Volunteers are preparing for biggest open day of its kind for Scouting adults in Scotland.
Quiz Answers
Oh yes but of course that was the answer I thought this quiz was not that difficult it was just about reading...
I wish I'd gone to the World Scout Jamboree in Sweden!
The 22nd World Scout Jamboree was held in Sweden – and I wish I'd been able to go! I did get an opportunity to attend a selection weekend fo the IST (service team), but was unfortunately unable to make the weekend.
Polldaddy
Whilst browsing a list of available tools for WordPress I came across Polldaddy and I wanted to give it a whirl so my first poll is below. TTFN K
Where does the time go
Where does the time go, living away is bad but I thought I would have time to post more
Tim Kidd's takeover (opens in a new tab)
Wayne is off doing other things at the moment and foolishly left me the keys to his blog.
Royal approval for Scouts' Croydon clean-up (opens in a new tab)
A team is adding an artistic touch to clean up efforts following the London riots.
Annual treat returns (opens in a new tab)
A Scouting favourite makes a comeback this month with the publication of The Scouting Adventure Annual 2012.
Home Hospitality for UK Scouts - video (opens in a new tab)
Watch Kim from Stockton-on-Tees enjoy Home Hospitality with a Dutch family after the World Scout Jamboree.
Scouts answer Bookbridge call (opens in a new tab)
International charity is 'totally overwhelmed' by the response to its book collection initiative.
First Class Scout (opens in a new tab)
My uncle recently sent me a box of stuff which included a couple of Scouting related books – 'Gilcraft's First Class Book' and 'How to Pass First Class Tests'. These books were written in 1945 and 1959 respectively (these were actually printed in 1960) and are to help the Scout pass his First Class Badge.
We'll meet again (opens in a new tab)
The 22nd World Scout Jamboree ended just how it began, with a downpour of rain and an outpouring of joy and friendship.
Jamboree heroes prepare to depart (opens in a new tab)
The UK volunteers at the World Scout Jamboree have been at their inspirational best.
So the summer break is here…
Now that summer is here (even though we wouldn't know it – but we are in Britain…), local Scouting is taking a break. As usual, the final evening before the summer for my Troop was a family BBQ where we invite all member of a Scouts family to come and enjoy the (hopefully sunny) summer evening.
A world of discovery for UK Scouts - video (opens in a new tab)
Watch as UK Scouts reflect on their time at the 22nd World Scout Jamboree in Sweden.
ClanJam 2011 (opens in a new tab)
Last stop on Wayne's visits to this week's International Camps in the UK was ClanJam 2011 at Bonaly Outdoor Centre in Scotland; he also joined them at the Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
Strength in Solidarity (opens in a new tab)
Three UK Units have been joined by Patrols from overseas for all the fun of the Jamboree as part of the Solidarity project.
A day in the life (opens in a new tab)
Scouts from all over the UK, many of whom are camping in Sweden or Denmark have been popping in to the Jamboree as day visitors all week.
Charnwood 2011 and Hawkhirst (opens in a new tab)
Wayne continues the fun as he worked his way north, with his first stop at Charnwood, Leicestershire before the long drive to Northumberland and Hawkhirst National Activity Centre.