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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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Developing partnerships and building awareness (opens in a new tab)
A full 8 days on the road including Dublin, London and Edinburgh led to a rather full-on Scouting week for Wayne with a multitude of meetings.
Scouting recognised for youth participation (opens in a new tab)
Projects in Cumbria, London and Hampshire are among the first recipients of a Youth On Board award to celebrate their youth participation work.
It can be so Annoying
Last week I came very close to removing the chief scout from my twitter feed and I have recently seen a couple of tweets from people who passed my point and actually binned Bear. I started this post poised to write a tarried and rant about twitter and in particular Bear Grylls, I ended posing…
Scouts help save woman on hillside (opens in a new tab)
Scouts from Humberside used their outdoor skills and first aid knowledge to aid the rescue of a stranded walker who had broken her leg on the Pennines.
My Group's Remembrance Site (opens in a new tab)
Today the part of our website that pays tribute to the members of the Troop who were killed in World War 1 and World War 2 is being relaunched When it was originally set up in 2005, the site had the list of the names that are on our War Memorial in St.
Internet Safety (opens in a new tab)
I was at an internet safety conference this week and a couple of things caught my eye with regard to Scouting and thought it would be worth sharing. Firstly is the Professionals Online Safety Helpdesk. This is for anyone who works with young people, whether voluntary or paid.
National Citizenship Service, Scouting and more (opens in a new tab)
Meetings this week were more outward looking including the heads of St John, an adviser to the Government on the National Citizenship Service and finishing by joining the County Commissioners of South West England Region for their regular meeting.
Picture Thursday 22_03_12
I got two badges and the offer of a pint next time I am in Kenilworth NJ, sounded like a good deal to me.
Middle Challenge
I look really squishy in the middle, need to do something about that
Shining lights of Scouting carry Olympic torch (opens in a new tab)
50 Olympic Torchbearers have been selected for their achievements in Scouting.
Time to Take Action
Following on from yesterdays post where I invited you all to tell me about you places to see before you die, I am now call on you all to take action.
New partnership turns up the heat on energy wastage (opens in a new tab)
The Scout Association and energy company E.ON are working together to help young people understand energy use at home.
Its Your Turn
Calling all reader I want you to get involve, this is a call out for all readers
Scouts gear up for Diamond Jubilee (opens in a new tab)
Scouts join Barbara Windsor at Buckingham Palace to kickstart the 60th year celebrations.
How to Find the Right Backpack
Backpacking Infographic from REI - Useful Continue reading →...
Joining up the dots (opens in a new tab)
Speaking at the latest DC induction day at Gilwell Park Wayne took the opportunity to explain how elements of our central strategy all come together.
Picture Thursday 15_03_12
Show me the way to Amaryllis Continue reading →...
One Two Many Roles
Two hours a week and all the marshmallows you can eat, who could refuse that.
MP speaks up for Scouting (opens in a new tab)
Mary Glindon MP promotes community benefits of Scouting in House of Commons debate.
Picture Thursday 08_03_12
This weeks photo thursday is a photo montage build showing one weekend of building to provide a birthday girl with a play house for here 3rd birthday
Duchess of Cambridge meets scouts on royal visit (opens in a new tab)
The Duchess took time to meet scouts in Leicester.
KONY 2012
I am just here to ask you to spent 27mins at watch this video. It seem like a long time but it will be worth it
New Boo – Penny Cup (opens in a new tab)
A clever way to raise money or a really stupid idea you tell me
Moving forward (opens in a new tab)
Sometimes you look back at your diary and wonder how you managed to cram so much in. A combination of things last week meant that it was just one of those weeks...
A Boy Scouts Act
So tell me what hidden authority would you like to find in POR, or what Authority would you enforce in uniform that you would be happy to serve one month in prison and be fined £10
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.