Scouting Panel Shows
I was wondering the other day what other panel shows scouting could run and here are my thought
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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 2012
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Safety in Scouting magazine (opens in a new tab)
Make sure you read the August/September issue of Scouting magazine, an edition that's packed full of safety information.
Photo Thursday 12_07_12
Here is a photo from the other weekend when I was passing through Paddington Station with my family.
Scout Shops Survey (opens in a new tab)
Scout Shops is kindly asking that you take part in the latest customer satisfaction survey.
Safety on the agenda (opens in a new tab)
It's important to keep safety on the agenda of meetings at all levels of Scouting. This is a short guide to the sort of items that might come up in the name of safety.
A Cheap Bus Ticket
Yes our priority should be improvement for young people but when there is an opportunity to impact something wider we should not shy away from that challenge. Continue reading → No related posts.
Scouts make a difference (opens in a new tab)
Scouting's positive impact continues to spread throughout the UK.
Online Print centre - Change of supplier (opens in a new tab)
Berforts Group Ltd will now be processing orders placed on the Scout Print Centre.
Scouting Families
I was thinking last night about Scouting families, not this great big Scouting Family we all belong to, but our own individual Scouting families
Picture Challenge
Hello all Just a quick note to say that the Photo Challenge is going to become a two weekly thing so you have until the 18th July to sent your photos to photo[at]jabbering[dot]co[dot]uk Cheers TTFN Kiff ©ChrisMeadows2012 Hello Reader – …
Been a Bit Quiet Recently……. (opens in a new tab)
Sorry about the lack of updates, but I've been a bit busy with other things (mainly 2 small girls!). However, Scouting hasn't gone all quiet, in fact I have been quite busy. Two recent highlights have been the Beaver camp that I went on and the Group's Annual General Meeting / BBQ / Olympics event.
Globetrotting together (opens in a new tab)
Are you taking your section abroad this summer? Why not check out Globetrekker to find out more information about your destination?
New Commissioner for East of England (opens in a new tab)
Matt Mills has been appointed to lead Scouting in the East of England. The appointment as Regional Commissioner will take effect from 1 October 2012.
Mud bath at G24, sunburnt in York - all in one day (opens in a new tab)
On Saturday, Wayne kicked off a very wet Gilwell 24 with Scouting's newest Ambassador, Ed Stafford and 5,000 Explorer Scouts. He then travelled to York to join the National Scout Car Races in the glorious sunshine.
Big weekend (opens in a new tab)
It's been a busy couple of days for Scouts, with London Pride, Gilwell 24 and the British 10k run all taking place during the weekend.
Quizzes, Commissioners and the Cotswolds (opens in a new tab)
This week, Wayne discusses presentations, projects and Scouting's online presence. He also talks about being quizzed by County Commissioners and getting muddy in the Cotswolds.
Amazon adventurer joins Scouting (opens in a new tab)
Guinness World Record holder and adventurer, Ed Stafford, is set to become a Scouting Ambassador.
Photo Challenge 05_07_12_WOOD
So Wood, here are the wood photo I was sent.
Photo Thursday 05_07_12
True story above that was the conversation I had as I arrived at the hotel the other day. Well I could not resist, I had to go find it.
Landscapes
Landscapes, a set on Flickr. Hello all This a collection of Landscapes I have taken, feel free to view them The reason behind this post is I needed to test the post from Flickr function and needed some content so …
Welcome to the new-look homepage (opens in a new tab)
The online home of Scouting gets a fresh new look. The website has been enhanced for a better online experience.
New-look Scouts website launches today (opens in a new tab)
The online home of Scouting gets a fresh new look.
Story of Good Turn Tuesday 03_07_12
Here is the Story of #GoodTurnTuesday for the 03_07_12 Continue reading → No related posts.
Scouting MPs honoured with award (opens in a new tab)
Last Wednesday, three MPs for The Scout Association were recognised with an Outstanding Achievement award at Dods Charity Champion Awards.
Scouting MPs honoured with award (opens in a new tab)
Last Wednesday, three MPs for The Scout Association were recognised with an Outstanding Achievement award at Dods Charity Champion Awards.
Birthday celebrations (opens in a new tab)
This year marks 10 years since the launch of Explorer Scouts and Scout Network.
Jumping June
Hope you enjoyed June's content, Comments on these posts are still open so feel free to voice your thoughts. I am always happy to hear from readers either in comment on Twitter, Facebook or via the Contact Me
Worst and Best
So maybe the lesson is with the reader if you bored have a look at the archives you never know what you might find.
Thursday Photo Challenge
Your mission should you chose to accept it is to take a photo relating to the theme that will be set each week
Picture Thursday 28_06_12
I am the world slowest reader and my wife (the devourer of books) will confirm this however I manager to finish this book in about 12 hours.
Scouts join the Relay (opens in a new tab)
Scouts across the UK have played a key role in the Olympic Torch Relay so far, and they're set to keep the flame burning for the remaining 29 days of the journey.
Stuff Children Say
I felt I had to share it with you all, as I can totally imagine my daughter saying this, especially after her wonderful comment the other night of
Scouting for all (opens in a new tab)
Wayne looks back on a week of meetings and talks about Scouting development and diversity.
The Rules Of My House
Some of you may know I have two daughters and although they are only 7 months and 3 years old I can see the time coming when they are going to date. I am not sure how well I am going to adjust to that
Scout Community Week Survey (opens in a new tab)
Scout Community Week (14-20 May) saw Groups from all over the UK pitch in for their communities and raise money and awareness for local Scouting.
Let Our Children Play
Judith Hackitt who is Chair of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) wrote a blog post on her blog on the 7th June that will ring true with any person involved in Scouting. We as a society are starting to drift into a world where Common Sense is not so Common and it is nice…
Fundays at Gilwell (opens in a new tab)
Thousands flocked to Gilwell Park over the weekend for the annual Fundays.
Olympic badge and scarf now available (opens in a new tab)
A specially designed scarf and badge to celebrate Scouting's participation in the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games is now available to Members.
Fundays at Gilwell (opens in a new tab)
Thousands flocked to Gilwell Park over the weekend for the annual Fundays.
1T-2T-3T-F
You have to be to work in t-minus 14 minutes and seconds and the only thing you can think of wearing is your "hello kitty" pajamas and your slippers. Continue reading → No related posts.
Common sense prevails (opens in a new tab)
Wayne reviews an article from Judith Hackitt, Chair of the Health & Safety Executive, highlights the value of good induction and finds time to return to Wales for the All Wales Scout Camp.
Picture Thursday 21_06_12
The description above what pretty much what happened on my birthday when I opened this present. No it was not the MacBook but the transfer.
Scouts join Iftar 2012 (opens in a new tab)
Iftar 2012 is a national campaign that will celebrate the fact that the Olympics 2012 will this year fall within the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, and Scout Groups will be at hand to help out.
Have you got Bear Grylls Runs
It sounds like the kind of headline you might find on a red top news paper, and with some of the things he eats it would not surprise me to see it one day.
Good Turn Tuesday (opens in a new tab)
I must say what a brilliant use of twitter and hash tags by the Scout Association. It is defiantly something I am going to try and get behind and support.
Bear in the air (opens in a new tab)
The Olympic flame finished its tour of Newcastle in fine style on Friday (15 June) when Bear Grylls zip-wired with the Torch from the top of Tyne Bridge.
Japan or Bust (opens in a new tab)
So a taxi was done, it was clear they had to use a bus next and no other bus says Great Britain than the iconic half front of a London Routemaster bus, making 'Japan or Bust' an entirely unique expedition.
Volunteers make Community Week a reality (opens in a new tab)
Scout Community Week (14-20 May) has prompted thousands of volunteers to do their bit for local communities while raising awareness for local Scouting.
Caitlin does it again (opens in a new tab)
Cub Scout Caitlin has gained all of her section badges.
What a difference a week makes (opens in a new tab)
Well done to the thousands of Scouts who did their bit for local communities during Scout Community Week.