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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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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…
Scouting welcomes royal volunteer (opens in a new tab)
HRH The Duchess of Cambridge has become Scouting's newest volunteer and will help at local cub packs and beaver colonies, Clarence House has announced.
100 Years in 10 Minutes
Evening all I came across this thanks to Laughing Squid It is well worth taking 10 mins to watch it. Hope you enjoy TTFN Kiff ©ChrisMeadows2012 Hello...
Around the Web on New Years Day
Hello all I have seen some very interesting New Year Messages come out in the last couple of days so I thought I would share them all with you. Dan's...
Happy New Year
I hope your New Years Eve included Drinking Sensibly Dancing Badly But now the time is and Jabbering all Day long would like to wish you a very TTFN Kiff...
Merry Christmas from Jabbering to You
Hello readers I have recruited a little helper to send you a message. Hope you all have a good one TTFN Kiff ©ChrisMeadows2011 Hello Reader – Are you new...
Listening and acting means real success (opens in a new tab)
Listening, rather than simply hearing, is not always easy, reflects Wayne. The real goal is to act on information.
Taking Christmas to Kenya (opens in a new tab)
Christmas in Africa has become a reality to 50 Scouts and their leaders from south-east London.
Happy Christmas (opens in a new tab)
I'd like to wish everyone who visits my site, a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I've been a bit busy with other things in my life just recently (her name is Laura and she's 8 weeks old!), but hopefully I'll be posting more again in the new year.
Cub Scout saves grandfather's life (opens in a new tab)
First aid skills learned in Scouting come to the rescue
Why it's all about adults (opens in a new tab)
In response to a question on Escouts, Wayne explains the key elements to successfully recruiting adults and how HQ sees its role.
Bear Grylls Thanks Me! (opens in a new tab)
Ok, not me specifically, but all the adult volunteers who help with Scouts throughout the year. I have to say that it's a nice touch to get Bear to do videos like this. He doesn't have to do it, but it's nice to know that the work all the adult volunteers do is appreciated.
Successful partnerships (opens in a new tab)
Wayne's week centred around successful partnerships, whether through the latest edition of Scouting Magazine, Girl Guiding or the National Campsite strategy.
Discoveries (opens in a new tab)
Earlier this year I bought a book about the men who died in World War 1 and who are commemorated on the War Memorial in Wolstanton . I was quite interested to learn that three of the names on the Memorial are those of our Scouts who died in WW1 and that there is memorial to…
Scouting skills in the jungle (opens in a new tab)
Cub Leader draws on his Scouting experience on a trek through Borneo
Inclusivity comes in many shapes (opens in a new tab)
Lots of administration kept Wayne busy this week, along with visits to Gilwell and Belfast, a reminder of why our rules are so important, and a chance to ponder on what being inclusive really means...
Scouts prove they are digital champions (opens in a new tab)
Scouts across the UK are continuing to lead the way in Race Online 2012
When great things come from sad events (opens in a new tab)
After a day of meetings at B–P House last Saturday, Wayne joined 200 members from King Alfred District, Oxford to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Stuart Rae challenge.
Gang Show (opens in a new tab)
Last week, some of my Group's Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Leaders went to watch the Burdi Boys Gang Show from Potteries North District (which was kind of our old District before things were changed in 2005). For those who don't know, a bit of history of the Gang Show from Wikipedia - In 1931, Ralph Reader…
Successfully launching Scout Network (opens in a new tab)
Wayne was tipped off about the successful launch of the Aber Anon Network in Wales, and wanted to learn more about the key to successâ
Scouting volunteer on epic journey (opens in a new tab)
One Scout leader is walking and swimming from Hertfordshire to Morocco
Scouts question policy makers in Winchester (opens in a new tab)
One Explorer Scout tells us about his day at Scouts' Question Time
Questions on Explorer Scouting and new leaders (opens in a new tab)
Wayne's taken advantage of a quiet week to review some questions gathered over recent weeks, and shares his thoughts on key issues raised about Explorer Scouting, adult training and induction of new leaders.
Chief Scout takes to the skies to visit thousands of Scouts (opens in a new tab)
Scouts in the east Midlands turned out in force on Saturday to welcome Bear Grylls, who travelled by helicopter to five events and encouraged Scouts to live out their dreams.
Remembrance Sunday Parade Video (opens in a new tab)
I thought I'd put all the photos I took from the Remembrance Sunday parade into a video. Enjoy!
Old Basing Scouts hopeful of funding for new hall eco-dream (opens in a new tab)
An eco-friendly project to rebuild the Scout and Guide hall in Old Basing, Hampshire, has reached the final round of voting for Energyshare funding.