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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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I'd like to wish everyone who visits my site, a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Many thanks to those of you who have taken the time and effort to comment on my posts, I really appreciate it, and I hope to see you all in 2013.
Well for those of you have follow me on twitter you will know that the last 10 days I have been saying buongiorno alot as I am in Italy
Cardiff East and South District has recently won a British Youth Council award.
We are changing our website to make it possible for anyone interested in Scouting to easily find the information they need.
There's plenty to celebrate this week with Scouting winning awards and Wayne getting to know our CEO designate.
Jill Gloster has completed her term in office as Chief Commissioner of Wales, and now the search is on for her successor.
A collection of Kiff's Instagram Photos for you to enjoy
It has come to my attention that I am not getting any younger in fact I am approaching a certain so called life milestone. At the time of writing this I am 36 and in three and a half years …
Urgent recall for Crewfit 290N Advanced Life Jacket
Seven videos featuring Bear are now available to download from the multimedia centre.
The Scout Association has received a Queen's Diamond Jubilee Volunteering Award in recognition of its fantastic volunteers.
As another year draws to a close and we look forward to 2013 with even greater expectation and excitement, I just want to take this opportunity to say a very sincere thank you.
National broadcasting conjures up an image of glamour, but Wayne's week, dominated by a media interested in our Fundamentals consultation, suggested that reality is often very different.
I have just completed the questionnaire on the revised Fundamentals . I think that new updated Fundamentals are much more suitable for modern Scouting, especially regarding the big ticket change of "Duty to God" to "we explore our faiths, beliefs and attitudes".
I never thought God would have been taken out of our schools or from public places. But now possibly with the Boy Scouts too?! The UK Scout Association is considering a new oath for atheists. As this interview mentions, I too wonder if BP is rolling in his grave… A "duty to God" has always…
UK Scouting appoints Matt Hyde as new Chief Executive to build on current strengths and lead the next step of retaining an organisation relevant to the needs of young people.
Wayne has been busy preparing for the fundamentals consultation while trying to catch up on all manner of exciting Scouting projects.
Can of worms – check. Tin opener – check. Apply opener to can and stand well back…… Ok, I am being a little facetious as this is an important subject. Today the Scout Association has announced that it is considering an alternative oath (promise) so that atheists can become full members.
I was browsing Amazon and I came across a number of items I would love own so I thought I would create for you my Scout Leaders Christmas List.
TTFN Kiff ©ChrisMeadows2012 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 …
Scouts' Question Time took place in Bristol over the weekend, giving young people the chance to voice their opinions to MPs.
UK Scouting has launched a survey to ask its members whether an alternative version of the Scout Promise should be developed for atheists and those unable to make the existing commitment.
Do you and your family want to feature in a new online Scout Shops advert produced by the director of Expect More?
294 members from across the UK, one third under the age of 25, gathered at the weekend for our National Conference where they were informed, inspired and entertained by a very impressive 'A' list conference team.
Practical Joke – Funny or Bullying? I recently saw someone re-post a video from Youtube of a lad trying to wash his hair while his friends keep adding shampoo to his head. I am not going to promote the video …
Hello readers Well we are almost there the tearing of Christmas paper the groan of children that did not get the toy they wanted. The depressed look on parents faces when they child is more excited about the cardboard box …
Our National Conference was held this weekend in Hinkley, Leicestershire.
We are aware that recent issues of Scouting Plus which were sent to members were not delivered. This is because certain email providers are blocking emails sent from our system.
Phil Packer MBE was joined by Scouts on the latest part of his 2,012 mile walk around the UK.
Inspirational adversity champion, Phil Packer MBE, has become Scouting's newest ambassador.
Scouting's cookbook whips up excitement by winning Best British Book.
Five Counties in 36 hours and no helicopter, but an exciting buzz gives Wayne much hope for the future.
Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play… No, hold on, that's not right. It 20 years ago I became a Scout Leader. Er no, it was 21 years and 7 months. Hmm, let's start again. The other day I logged on to the Scout Association's website to look up a few things and I thought…
At present existing arrangements regarding vetting for Scouting appointments will remain in place, despite government changes to the process.
Beavers, Cubs and Scouts from 1st Northop Hall in Flintshire are set to make an appearance on Children in Need tonight.
We need your feedback on moderating our activity permit scheme.
We need your feedback on our activity permit scheme.
The Fundamentals of Scouting explain what we are trying to do and how we do it.
Oh to have explored more I have now been involved in scouting since the age of 8 that is a total of 28 years and I really only have one Scouting Regret the fact I never completed my Explorer Belt. …
With good planning and preparation being a pivotal key to success, Wayne considers how this works in Scouting.
16 Air Scouts and their leaders travelled to Ypres in Belgium for Remembrance weekend.
Following on from our previous two Remembrance Day parades ( 2011 & 2010 ), we decided to get a little more adventurous! Instead of just parading around the streets near our hall and on to Church and the Memorial, we started at one of our other local Churches (St.
It's sad to read that another of our local Scout halls has been burgled and around £5000 of equipment has been stolen. Hopefully the thieves will be caught and our friends from Werrington will get their stuff back. Full story here.
Electronic versions of the Visits Abroad pack are now available making the whole process much quicker and easier
Despite very tough competition, we can now announce the Our Sporting Adventure champions.
Who is the King of Scouting? Did you see this recent article on the WOSM website – www.scout.org Tuesday 30 October 2012 The King of Sweden, His Majesty Carl XVI Gustav – simply a Scout His Majesty Carl XVI Gustaf, …
Wayne looks at retail psychology and how we can apply this to Scouting.
DULCE ET DECORUM EST Bent double, like old beggars under sacks, Knock-kneed, coughing like hags, we cursed through sludge, Till on the haunting flares we turned our backs And towards our distant rest began to trudge. Men marched asleep. Many had lost their boots But limped on, blood-shod.
A collection of Kiff's Instagram Photos for you to enjoy
Two films are now available to help you challenge perceptions of Scouting and recruit more adult volunteers.
