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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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Since I wrote my 'Elf 'n' Safety post, the Scout Association have issued some guidelines about playing games in the dark (see the bit about the bloke who sued for a shoulder injury). The advice reads – Games advice 19/01/2011 A recent judgement on a Scouting accident which occurred in 2001 relates to a game run…
One of the best things about going on camp for me is getting the Scout Camp Blanket out, not only does it keep me warm at night or around a...
A Warwickshire Scout Troop has been encouraging speeding motorists to change their ways by taking to the streets and catching them in the act.
Hello dear reader Scouting Magazine I want the follow for the post by Elis Matthews of Scouting Magazine, on how to write for the magazine by asking the question do...
Hello Dear Reader Phew we are back hopefully the things you will notice are we now have a cleaner theme, with an amended logo ( it is a work in...
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....
Every year or so, the Scout Association updates the rules by which the organisation is run. These rules, Policy, Organisation & Rules (PO&R) have just been updated. There are many changes reflecting the the way Scouting needs to be run in 2011.
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.
An American young person survived nine hours lost on the side of a freezing mountain after using skills he learned from Chief Scout Bear Grylls.
The news that a Guider has been told that she is now too old to run her Rainbow group, now she has turned 65. The reason being that by turning one year older she is now no longer a suitable "role model" for the girls.
John May's appointment was announced at the World Scout Conference in Brazil
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
Back in September I wrote about the health and safety culture that is creeping into Scouting (well all aspects of everyday life really) and how it is being taken to the extremes. The main problem being the 'where there's blame there's a claim' type culture.
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...
Over 3,000 people braved the weather to attend another successful Wintercamp event at Gilwell Park this weekend
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......
Hello Dear Reader The other day I had a conversation where the phrase "that might be too hard for them to complete" was used. It was with reference to an explorer event we are running this year. The event is a night exercise where explorers must complete 15km hike and arrive at a location for…
Hello Dear Reader I just wanted to let you all know that I am going to be taking the site down this weekend with the aim of completing a major facelift. Hopefully (he says crossing everything) the site will be down for a short period and will then give you the reader a cleaner looking…
Wayne's latest blog comes from Curitiba, Brazil, where he is preparing for the 39th World Scout Conference.
A party of Explorer Scouts and Scout Network members have spent their festive season helping to maintain a children's home in Kathmandu
Hello Dear Reader May I first wish you a very Happy New Year. I thought I would give you a round-up of the 2010 as best as I could however after many attempts at trying to be funny and finding a new and witty way to tell you what I did last year, I failed…
I don't normally make New Year's Resolutions. Usually because I end up forgetting about them by the end of January. But this year, I'm going to make some resolutions regarding my Scouting. Get my Wood Badge validated Earn my Nights Away Permit Teach new Scouts about their Promise and Law before they get invested Learn…
