A Boy Scouts Act
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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.
1,355 posts · 2006–2020
UK Scouting posts from 2012
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Are you prepared to get your hands dirty for Scout Community Week? (opens in a new tab)
Scouts and B&Q team up for hospital makeover community project.
Picture Thursday 01_03_12
Well it is St Davids Day. Continue reading →...
Founder's Day and beyond (opens in a new tab)
A rather a 'full on' week, made even more challenging with Guernsey airspace closed for two and a half days from Thursday due to fog. Like all good Scouts, Wayne was undaunted and adapted his schedule...
29th February (opens in a new tab)
Nothing really interesting or insightful to write today, but I couldn't pass up the chance to write something on the 29th of February! Won't be able to do this again until 2016.
Miss February
From the title, your thinking pretty women and sashes but I am afraid you have missed the point. And Incase you missed what happened on Jabbering All Day long here are some of the highlights from the month of February.
Julia Bradbury becomes a Scouting ambassador (opens in a new tab)
Outdoor adventurer and TV presenter, Julia Bradbury, is new Scouting ambassador.
The Evil Motorway Sign
Mwahahahaha was the sound that was heard bouncing around the Motorway as the traffic started to back up.
If only we knew where the skills we learn could lead us (opens in a new tab)
After a couple of days at Gilwell during the week Wayne caught up with former Scout, Phil Packer, whilst he was in Guernsey as part of his BRIT 2012 Challenge, in which he is travelling around the UK raising awareness of his charity.
Picture Thursday 23_02_12
It was taken on a recent work trip over there it was the mother monkey was grooming the younger monkey and it looks totally fed up with the whole process. I am guessing that it was a teenager monkey and was thinking (in the voice of Kevin Patterson) "oh mum do you have to"
Scouts do 1 thing on Founder's Day (opens in a new tab)
Today Scouting celebrates the birth of our founder, Robert Baden-Powell. And now is the perfect time to reflect on the scout promise, particularly when it comes to 'helping other people.'
Washes Dishes and Rhododendron (opens in a new tab)
I spent the weekend at Barnswood Camp (that's the view from the gate at the top of the page) with our Cubs and those from Berry Hill. This is our traditional yearly camp with them, although we are a couple of months late this time!
Scouting supporters reconnect (opens in a new tab)
Over 150 people gathered for our first ever event to bring together Scouting supporters.
Picture Thursday 16_02_12
Would polishing your big gun daily be a honour or a chore? I guess only the a soldier in the Gibraltar army can answer that question.
On Stage (opens in a new tab)
Last week, the Scouts were given a guided backstage tour of the Regent Theatre in Hanley by our Assistant Scout Leader. There was no show on, so we were able to go to areas the public never see. We even went the top of the stage – 21 metres high!
Great recognition for Scouting in Scotland (opens in a new tab)
Joining Scouts Scotland for their annual Scottish Scout Burns Supper was a great opportunity to enjoy some warm hospitality and get up to speed on why Scouting in Scotland is thriving and is now formally recognised by schools.
Scouting skills save lives (opens in a new tab)
Volunteer uses training to save an exhausted walker on a wintry hilltop.
Picture Thursday 09_02_12
I thought for this weeks Thursday image I would show you peace and tranquillity, it does not last long but when it comes it is blissful
Growing inner-city Scouting: no myth... (opens in a new tab)
Wayne visits Greater London North Region to talk to them about their successes in recent times
Nick & Kiff Discuss:- Should Girl Guiding UK & the Scout Association Merge? (opens in a new tab)
As I mentioned last time, Chris and I have had another discussion this time on the topic of "Should Girl Guiding UK & the Scout Association Merge?". This time it's on Chris's blog, Jabbering All Day Long. Have a read, here , and tell us what you think by leaving a comment.
Nick & Kiff Discuss:- Should Girl Guiding UK & the Scout Association Merge?
I am in the NO Camp and Nick is in the YES Camp (pun intended?), The real question is who do you agree with?
Kick off Diamond Jubilee celebrations in scout style (opens in a new tab)
Scouts mark Queen's Diamond Jubilee with special activities starting on Accession Day.
It worked, or maybe your just special.
If you reading this then it worked, or maybe your just special. Well fingers crossed we are all back up and running, I have made the decision to move away from the magazine style blog and back to a cleaner more traditional one.
I Do Wonder Sometimes….. (opens in a new tab)
Last April , the Scout Association launched the My Badges App for the iPhone / iPod Touch / iPad. This app has all the requirements for all badges, from the Beaver's right through to the Queen's Scout Award. And very useful it is too.
Changes are coming
Such a busy blog, need broom to clean it out.
Six Nations Fantasy League
I challenge you to try and beat me
What it's all about (opens in a new tab)
Wayne takes time in another hectic week to pick up on some of the feedback he's had concerning recent blogs
Scouting supports those living with cancer (opens in a new tab)
As we mark World Cancer Day, we recognise the supportive environment scout groups can provide to members dealing with the effects of the disease.
Picture Thursday 02_02_12
Yes I tweaked it a little but it is how it looked in my mind if that counts.
Prince Charles meets scouts to tackle youth issues (opens in a new tab)
Prince Charles met scouts in Lewisham to discuss action on the issues affecting young people in some of the UK's hardest-hit areas.
Picture Thursday 26_01_12
hmm an exploding flower This was drawn and photographed yesterday I just did not have the time to post it Related articles Picture Thursday 19_01_12...
Scout enters Antarctic record books (opens in a new tab)
Scout Bryony Balen is the youngest Briton to ski to the South Pole, tackling hostile conditions to reach her goal in the centenary year of Scott's expedition.
Queen's scout enters Antarctic record books (opens in a new tab)
Queen's scout Bryony Balen is the youngest Briton to ski to the South Pole, tackling hostile conditions to reach her goal in the centenary year of Scott's expedition.
Queen Scout enters Antarctic record books (opens in a new tab)
Queen Scout, Bryony Balen, is the youngest Briton to ski to the South Pole, tackling hostile conditions to reach her goal in the centenary year of Scott's expedition.
The Need for Volunteers (opens in a new tab)
There was in an interesting article in one of the newspapers the other day by the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson. In it he said that the likes of the Occupy London movement and Fred Goodwin use their skills to become volunteers for the Scout and Guide movements.
Improving awareness (opens in a new tab)
Continuing to work through his papers for an upcoming meeting, Wayne asks how we can improve awareness of what we do and also reflects on the benefit of getting others to help us recruit volunteers...
One time offer
Ooo $50 credit at iTunes, going to spend it Ok jabbering readers in the US this one...
SOPA/PIPA Final
Received this email from Fight for the Future at the weekend and it seem that the SOPA/PIPA Bill was pulled, Hi everyone! A big hurrah to you!!!!! We've won for...
Awards for all (opens in a new tab)
Wayne reflects on the adult good service awards scheme, highlights some anomalies and ponders on innovative ideas to improve...
Picture Thursday 19_01_12
Picture Thursday and it a Post-it Note Art doodle
SOPA/PIP Follow up
Incase you were asleep all day yesterday toy may have missed that a number of websites were "backed out" in protest of SOPA/PIP if your not sure what I am talking
Busy Evening (opens in a new tab)
Phew! Last night I managed to visit the Troop, complete an Incident Report Form (not a quick thing to do), complete our annual census (our numbers are up – yey!) and reply to an enquiry from a prospective new Cub's mum!
SOPA/PIP
You may have heard people talking/blogging/twittering about SOPA - the Stop Online Piracy Act.
Making a positive impact in 2012 (opens in a new tab)
This week Wayne welcomes the support of The Duchess of Cambridge to raise the profile of Scouting. He explains why Scouting is needed more than ever in our local communities and wraps up warm for some winter camping adventures.
Making a postive impact in 2012 (opens in a new tab)
This week Wayne welcomes the support of The Duchess of Cambridge to raise the profile of Scouting. He explains why Scouting is needed more than ever in our local communities and wraps up warm for some winter camping adventures.
Sun shines on Scouting's winter adventure (opens in a new tab)
Nearly 3,000 Scouts and 850 adult volunteers made the most of the unusually mild weekend as they climbed, off-roaded and even ice skated at Gilwell Park's Wintercamp.
Right Royal Flexible Volunteering
The announcement comes as a great endorsement of Scouting's commitment to allow adults to volunteer their time on a flexible basis. The Duchess will help run a variety of activities relevant to her skills and interests. This could include running games, teaching first aid or cooking on campfires.
Our newest volunteer (opens in a new tab)
It really is great news that the Duchess of Cambridge is making the Scout Association one the five charities she is supporting in her new role in the royal family. The Duchess will be helping out at groups close to where she lives, with Beavers and Cubs, at a time which suits her busy lifestyle.
Scouts all set for Wintercamp mudfest (opens in a new tab)
3,000 scouts from across the UK are preparing for a muddy and gusty Wintercamp at Gilwell Park Scout Activity Centre.
The Duchess of Cambridge (opens in a new tab)
The news today is that the Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William's wife and future queen, is to be volunteering with Beaver Colonies and Cub Packs close to where she is living, presumably in North Wales. Now the interesting thing about this is that she is going to actually help out at meetings and activities and…