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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 2013
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30 amazing facts (opens in a new tab)
Did you know that David Bowie's first public performance happened at Scouts? The Scout Association have published a list of 30 amazing scouting facts.
Celebrating London Pride (opens in a new tab)
Volunteers gathered to celebrate the diversity of Scouting at London Community Pride on Saturday.
Cycling for Scouting (opens in a new tab)
Hampshire Scouts' Ambassador and adventurer, James Ketchell, has set off on an epic global cycle journey to raise awareness about Scouting.
One hundred years of adventure
Youlbury Scout Activity Centre celebrates its centenary.
Chris Ide - Treasurer of The Scout Association (opens in a new tab)
It is with great sadness we inform members that Chris Ide, Treasurer of The Scout Association, has died.
Scouting celebrated at launch of Campaign for Youth Social Action
The Prince of Wales today launched a new campaign to double the number of young people volunteering in their local communities by 2020.
Fundays at Gilwell (opens in a new tab)
Nearly 6,000 Beavers, Cubs and Brownies and 2,000 volunteers descended on Gilwell Park for an exhilarating weekend at Fundays.
Beaver Scout to sell a million cupcakes
A Beaver Scout from north London has launched an innovative online campaign in memory of his grandfather, who recently died from motor neurone disease.
Get set for London Community Pride
Volunteers are getting ready for a fantastic London Community Pride on Saturday 29 June.
Media and communications workshops
We are hosting a number of one day workshops for adults in Scouting who are interested in learning more about the media and communications
Cub Fun Day returns to Wales
Cubs from across Wales gathered for the All Wales Cub Scout Fun Day on Saturday.
Cub Scout receives bravery award (opens in a new tab)
An inspirational Cub Scout from Norfolk has been recognised for his bravery.
Join in and make a difference
Charitable trust, Join In, has launched the biggest ever event for volunteers.
Charter Organisation – What is is all About (opens in a new tab)
You may have seen news stories or blog post about Scouts Troops and Cub packs in the US loosing their Charter Organisations but for those of us Scouting outside of the USA the concept of the Charter Organisation may be completely alien. So I decided to ask someone who would know.
Scouts Speak Up at party conferences
Find out how you can get involved at our Scouts Speak Up events during party conference season
The Scouts' Festival Survival Guide
Scouts have been enjoying outdoor music, celebration and nights under canvas for over a century, so who better to give advice on everything from noxious toilets to campsite navigation?
Diabetes week
Diabetes Week takes place between 9-15 June and is a good opportunity to make sure you're familiar with the condition.
40 before 40 Update
I felt it was time to provide you with an update on some how some of my 40 before 40 challenges are going. The honest truth is slowly but that ok I am only really in my first year of doing it.
Vote for Scout Birthday Badges 2013
We're awarding Honorary Scout Activity Badges to some well-known faces and need your votes
Scouts make an impact
Scouts from all over the UK have been busy making a huge impact on their local communities this week as part of Scout Community Week.
Scout Birthday Badges 2013 (opens in a new tab)
We're rewarding Honorary Scout Activity Badges to some well-known faces and need your votes
Scout Community Week underway
Scout Community Week has got off to a flying start with fantastic projects happening all over the UK.
Improve communication (opens in a new tab)
Sign up for a practical training session and improve communications.
BSA Policy Change
You may have heard about a recent policy change in the BSA on the 23rd of May to remove the restriction based on sexual orientation alone
Pirates of the Cubjam (opens in a new tab)
More than 1,200 Cubs are all aboard for a week of swashbuckling fun at Cubjam in Gilwell Park.
Scouting in three words (opens in a new tab)
If you could only choose three to describe the adventure...what would they be? We want you to tell us!
Gone Home - Sir W Garth Morrison (opens in a new tab)
It is with great sadness that we have to inform you that Sir W Garth Morrison, KT, CBE, RN Vice-President of The Scout Association and former Chief Scout went home earlier today
Cycling and motor sports activities review (opens in a new tab)
The ongoing rolling review of the governance and guidelines of activities continues this month, focusing on cycling and motor sports.
The Scout Association scoops award (opens in a new tab)
The Scout Association and B&Q have bagged an award for best charity partnership: retail and leisure, at the Business Charity Awards 2013.
Parents set for camping season (opens in a new tab)
Thousands of parents will get their first taste of Scouting this summer.
Scouting on the wards (opens in a new tab)
Evelina London Children's Hospital pilots its own Scout and Guide group.
Summer Camp Shopping (opens in a new tab)
Ok so the Summer is hopefully on it way and a large number of adventures will be had by all. It is also the time of year when the Birthday of this blogger comes around so I have been looking over Amazon and I have selected a number of products that could be added to…
Scout helps save a life (opens in a new tab)
A 10-year-old Cub has been given a top award after helping to save a man's life.
Adventure Micro Style
It made me think that we as Scout leader deliver Micro adventures on a week in week out basis to the young people in our Pack/Troops/Units it could be as simple as cooking bread twists on a fire or more formidable weekend survival camp each one to those young people is an adventure.
Bear flies in to visit Scouts in north west England (opens in a new tab)
Chief Scout Bear Grylls will take to the air this weekend in the next chapter of Bear in the Air and meet up to 58,000 Scouts from north west England.
A Couple of Videos (opens in a new tab)
A couple a videos I've made of our Drum Corps playing. The first one is from the St. George's Day Parade the District held in Newcastle and the second is the Drums playing on the bandstand again in Newcastle. Hope you enjoy!
New book reveals how to be prepared (opens in a new tab)
Be Prepared: How to light a wet match and 199 other useful things to know contains practical advice for a smoother journey through life.
Stand up to bullying (opens in a new tab)
BeatBullying teams up with Scouting to battle bullying.
Celebrate London Community Pride (opens in a new tab)
Join us at London Community Pride, where we'll show that Scouting is truly diverse, inclusive and open to all.
Instagram Digest
A collection of Kiff's Instagram Photos for you to enjoy TTFN Kiff ©ChrisMeadows2013 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 footsteps around this site.
New Chief Executive steps into role (opens in a new tab)
Matt Hyde, the recently appointed Chief Executive of The Scout Association, will take up his new role today.
CEO Derek Twine retires (opens in a new tab)
Derek Twine is retiring after 16 successful years as CEO of The Scout Association.
Rolling reviews: archery and shooting (opens in a new tab)
The ongoing rolling review of the governance and guidelines of activities continues to remove unnecessary barriers in Scouting.
Noah in 2012
In the year 2012 , the Lord came unto Noah, who was now living in England and said, "Once again, the earth has become wicked and over-populated, and I see the end of all flesh before me. Build another Ark and save 2 of every living thing along with a few good humans."
A marathon effort (opens in a new tab)
Congratulations to the runners who tackled the London Marathon on Sunday and raised vital funds for Scouting.
The Duchess sets the trend (opens in a new tab)
There's been a sharp increase in the number of adult volunteers since the Duchess of Cambridge joined Scouting in January 2012.
We're concerned
We're concerned and we hope you are too. As you may have already heard, the Executive Council of the Boy Scouts of America released their proposed policy today, which keeps the gay ban in place for adult leaders but would prohibit kicking out openly gay Scout youth members "on the basis of sexual orientation or…
Paperwait
The Scout Promise talks about helping other people. When I realised my 92 year old Grandma was feeling a little left out I set about finding a way to help her. Nannan wasn't left out on purpose it's just the rest of us were doing things she can't. That's when I came up with Paperwait
Compare and Contrast – Achievements (opens in a new tab)
All scouting programmes are built around a progressive training scheme and to mark a young persons achievements there is some form of award recondition. How we recognise those achievements is what makes young people remember them. Do you remember being present with a scouting award?