Youth in revolt (opens in a new tab)
Scouts from across the UK attended the Liberal Democrat Conference in Brighton this weekend, where MPs received a gentle grilling from young people.
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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 2012
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Skills and fun (opens in a new tab)
Central Yorkshire's Skills4U weekend was Wayne's latest experience of leaders learning and having fun. He then opened Fylde's new District HQ, which has risen from the ashes (literally) in just two years.
Green Pedestrian Crossing – China Environmental Protection Fund (opens in a new tab)
I came across this video from China the other day, it is an environmentally friendly message making a green pedestrian crossing. It is a from 2010 but still the message it promotes and the way it does it are worth …
Fundamentals of Scouting (opens in a new tab)
Well that was a rather crazy week, I think the fundamentals of becoming a puffin ninja master have been learned but I will never cope with the feeding. An I am not sure I will get over being greeted every …
TAKEOVER! TAKEDOWN (opens in a new tab)
Well it has come to that time of the week, where sadly the Cilben Collective has decided that our Great Kiff, now Great Ninja Puffin Kiff. Has more than done enough of his training to become our great leader once …
POR Update (opens in a new tab)
Policy, Organisation and Rules (POR) has been updated.
TAKEOVER! – PICTURE THURSDAY
Today we bring you a picture of our great friend ‘The Kiff' being taught the skills of mind control by the Great Ninja Puffin. See how he perches on that rock and absorbs the advice. Our Kiff has been stood …
Take centre stage (opens in a new tab)
On 21 April 2013, a day of celebration and achievement will take place at Windsor Castle. We are looking for Queen's Scouts who are ready for another challenge.
Instagram Digest (opens in a new tab)
A collection of Kiff's Instagram Photos for you to enjoy 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 …
TAKEOVER EXCLUSIVE!!! The First Picture of Our Kiff
Here he is our Kiff, getting used to his new web feet, practising his new found hidden dragon manouvre. When perfected this deadly sidekick will take out all enemies.
Jabbering Takeover – Motivation (opens in a new tab)
As we read this our Ninja Puffin Leader in the making is making fine progress in his training. He has been let lose from his crate and learning to master the new Ninja power and moves. For all those that …
Centres of attention (opens in a new tab)
The Scout Activity Centres' Programme, Training and Event Guide 2013 is now available.
Jabbering Takeover – Scouting Home
TAKEOVER UPDATE From the many requests we have received we thought we should give an update on the Great Kiff. He has accepted that he will be known as the Great Kiff after his superb Puffin Ninja training by the …
A Jabbering Takeover
TAKEOVER! TAKEOVER! TAKEOVER! TAKEOVER! TAKEOVER! TAKEOVER! There is nothing wrong with your computer screen. Do not attempt to adjust the picture. We are controlling Jabbering. If we wish to make it louder, we will bring up the volume. If we wish to make it softer, …
Inspired volunteers change lives: The Scout Association's AGM 2012 (opens in a new tab)
An update from this year's AGM
Children play promoting a balanced approach
Have you seen the latest statement from he HSE about letting children play Children's play and leisure: promoting a balanced approach Health and safety laws and regulations are sometimes presented as a reason why certain play and leisure activities undertaken by children …
Once a Scout.. (opens in a new tab)
Last Friday, I had the privilege to meet with one of our old Scouts. Frank is 90 year old and first joined, as a Cub, in 1930! He and his friend Bill stated out at Longport Cubs and Scouts, but when they were Scouts, the Troop closed and the came 'up the bank' to my…
Jabbering Takeover
Next week there is a Jabbering takeover. A new set of fingers will be tapping at Jabbering All Day Long. I am handing over the reigns of my blog to Ben Davidson for one week. It is a very nervous …
Lead the UK Scout Association
If you are in the UK you will probably have seen this story Derek Twine, the chief executive of the Scout Association for the past 16 years, is to retire next year. The association said that Twine was expected to leave in …
Another rock 'n' roll Reunion (opens in a new tab)
Every year hundreds of volunteers come together for the annual Gilwell Reunion and this year was Bigger and better than ever.
Impact of Scouting
What is the impact of scouting on a person or a community? The adventurer Ed Coats has just become a the Scouting Ambassador for Avon Scout County. Ed Coats was recently at the National Scout Centre Woodhouse Park and discussed …
Continuing the search (opens in a new tab)
Wayne ponders how Scouting could better support military families, and continues the search for 'game changers'. He also conducts his First Response refresher.
Triple Storey Tent Tower – YouTube (opens in a new tab)
I saw this video the other day and felt I really should share it with you. The video is from the 1st Walmer Scout group in South Africa, and for one of their scouts pioneering project they build a Triple …
Hotels Are You Less Superstitious (opens in a new tab)
I have for my sins stayed in hotels up and down the UK with work. I have stayed is not posh hotels and some real hovels.
House Keeping (opens in a new tab)
I have a few House Keeping notices for you. Hopefully they will serve to boost your experience of Jabbering all day Long. House Keeping Notice No 1 Did you know that you can get Jabbering All Day long in your …
Planning for change (opens in a new tab)
After 16 years as an integral part of the leadership team for The Scout Association, Chief Executive Derek Twine CBE is retiring from his role.
International Camp Staff Programme (opens in a new tab)
What shall I do this summer International Camp Staff Programme that look interesting So the question is who has heard of this? The Scout Association and the Boy Scout of America web sites say: Each …
Back into the swing of things (opens in a new tab)
Wayne takes a look back at a hectic (but great) month for Scouting and considers what this might mean for us as we look ahead.
Instagram Daily Digest
A collection of Kiff's Instagram Photos for you to enjoy
Photo Thursday 30_08_12
DORY Hey, little guy. MARLIN You wanted to go through the trench. DORY I shall call him Squishy and he shall be mine and he shall be my Squishy. Come here, Squishy. Come here, little Squishy. [Baby talk]---oww! MARLIN Dory! …
Burn Baby Burn
As the Paralympics is starting today and the flame that burns in all of the capital cities of the UK (London, Cardiff, Belfast, Edinburgh) was lit by scouts. The flames were lit from a flame created on the top of …
Joined-up thinking at Essex International Jamboree (opens in a new tab)
Last week UK Chief Commissioner Wayne Bulpitt and Girlguiding UK's Chief Guide, Gill Slocombe, hosted a Jamboree Q+A session.
Joined-up thinking at Essex Jamboree (opens in a new tab)
Last week UK Chief Commissioner Wayne Bulpitt and Girlguiding UK's Chief Guide, Gill Slocombe, hosted a Jamboree Q+A session.
Interlectual Property (opens in a new tab)
Back in 2008 I wrote about the importance of taking care of any Scouting related internet domains. This has been brought home to me recently as I have been trying to get a website closed! The three Districts in my area come together to run a Gang Show called ‘Screamline'.
It's party (conference) time (opens in a new tab)
Worried about the West Coast Mainline? Confused about the coalition? Livid about Lords reform? Come to conference and grill your MP.
A Short Break
This last couple of weeks has been a bit of a content hiatus and there is a couple of reason for this....
Welsh Paralympic Flame comes to Cardiff (opens in a new tab)
The Welsh National Flame, created at the Snowdon summit by Gwynedd Scouts, has arrived in Cardiff.
Scottish Paralympic Flame arrives in Edinburgh (opens in a new tab)
The National Flame, created on top of Ben Nevis by Scouts on Wednesday, has arrived in Edinburgh.
Scouts in London for Paralympic celebrations (opens in a new tab)
England's National Flame, created by Scouts on Scafell Pike, has arrived in London.
Northern Ireland's National Flame brought to Belfast (opens in a new tab)
Paralympic celebrations begin in Northern Ireland as the National Flame arrives in Belfast.
Scouts in London for Paralympic Flame celebrations (opens in a new tab)
On Wednesday Scouts lit a flame at the summit of Scafell Pike, creating a National Flame, which has now arrived in London.
Tent of the future (opens in a new tab)
We have teamed up with E.On to take camping into the 21st century.
Save the date: Scout Community Week 2013 (opens in a new tab)
There were so many success stories from Scout Community Week that we simply had to bring it back for 2013. The new campaign will run from 3-9 June.
Save the date: Scout Community Week will be back in 2013 (opens in a new tab)
There were so many success stories from Scout Community Week that we simply had to bring it back for 2013. The new campaign will run from 3-9 June.
Tim's takeover: good Scouting (opens in a new tab)
It's been a hectic week; at the end of it, I was having dinner with a friend when conversation turned to the broad spectrum of people in Scouting.
Ready for Reunion? (opens in a new tab)
The full programme for Gilwell Reunion 2012 is now available to help you plan your weekend. If you're attending, let us know in advance and we'll share your story.
Research into Cub Scouting (opens in a new tab)
An independent organisation has recently conducted research into the Cub section to find out why young people stay in or leave Cubs.
Scouts start the Games (opens in a new tab)
The Paralympic Games are just two weeks away and Scouts all over the UK are standing by to get the ball rolling.
The Olympics and Scouts (opens in a new tab)
To be honest, when it comes to sport, I am not interested (unless it an Ashes Test! ). However, I have been very impressed with the Olympic games that have just finished. The performances by some of the athletes have been truly impressive, be it Usain Bolt, Jessica Ennis, Victoria Pendleton, Sir Chris Hoy or Hamadou…
Scouts who helped make the Games (opens in a new tab)
Two adult volunteers in Scouting appeared on BBC World this morning to talk about their Olympic experiences as London 2012 Games Makers.