Wayne visits Solihull (opens in a new tab)
Wayne found time for some of his other voluntary interests this week before spending Saturday in Birmingham and Solihull Scout Counties.
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Remembrance Sunday Parade (opens in a new tab)
Our Beavers, Cubs, Scouts along with the Brownies and Guides, today paid respect to those who have been killed in wars, by parading round Porthill, led by our drum band and then by joining the congregation of St. Andrew's Church for a service of Remembrance.
11-11-11 Rememberance Day (opens in a new tab)
Today at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of the 11th year it is 93 years since the end of the First World War and 97 years since its beginning. Did the War to End All War's do so?
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM
They went with songs to the battle, they were young. Straight of limb, true of eyes, steady and aglow. They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted, They fell...
Scouts join nation in Remembrance Day activities (opens in a new tab)
As the nation falls silent to remember the sacrifice of those lost to two world wars and conflicts since, Scouts are serving their communities to join in the tributes.
Dr Who Amusing
I am not a huge Dr Who fan but I came across this video and it amused me so I thought I would share it with you all ...
So much to celebrate and be thankful for (opens in a new tab)
The Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, set the tone in his opening remarks at the inaugural National Scout and Guide service of Celebration and Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey, when he talked of the great bonds between the Abbey, Guiding and Scouting. The weekend had already got off to a great start...
Scouts help family in mountain difficulty (opens in a new tab)
Trainee Scout leaders used their mountain skills to bring a local family to safety in the Lake District
Picture Thursday 03_11_11
This picture was taken late on wednesday night and is the welders welding dome ends on to a 24" Pipe. It looked far more spectacular in real life with sparks flying every where and the glow from the welding.
An Apology! (opens in a new tab)
For those of you who wander by here from time to time, you'll have noticed I've been a bit quiet recently. My Scouting has taken a bit of a back seat as we've been preparing for the arrival of our second daughter.
Explorer and Network 10th Birthday Badge (opens in a new tab)
We're celebrating 2012 with a special occasional badge, as voted for by Members
Rotary and Scouting (opens in a new tab)
Wayne was in Llandudno, in North Wales, on Friday evening and Saturday morning as he joined Rotarians from their Heart of England region at the their District Convention, before venturing on to Snowdonia...
Corporate and events experts praise Gilwell team-building activities (opens in a new tab)
Representatives from the world of business and events were wowed by the corporate facilities at Gilwell Park
Picture Thursday 27_10_11
This is the construction road from my site office to the site. I walk this road a minimum of 8 time a day and a maximum of who knows.
Only Monster Explorers on Loch Ness (opens in a new tab)
Only Monster Explorers on Loch Ness
Measuring our contribution (opens in a new tab)
This week, Wayne has also been blogging for the Guardian. Read his article on the impact of Scouting in our communities.
Picture Thursday 20_10_11
These are enviroducts they are suppose to be more environmentally friendly than concrete ones and they are lighter too.
Scout Community Week launches (opens in a new tab)
Our biggest community and fundraising project in decades will take place next May.
UK Scouts join global chatroom (opens in a new tab)
Scouts from around the world took part in the global spectacular that is Jamboree on the Air and Jamboree on the Internet last weekend.
A week of mixed occasions (opens in a new tab)
From a sad farewell in Humberside, through the Welsh Annual Conference and a Fellows' reception to the grand opening of a new HQ, Wayne has been all travelling all over this week
Scouting and Social Media (opens in a new tab)
I was pondering the other day if there is a use for social media in scouting, or if it just adults playing around telling other adults that they are sooooo...
Scouts, supporters and donors enjoy good reception (opens in a new tab)
A lively and diverse group gathered for our Annual Reception at Watermen's Hall, London earlier this week.
Picture Thursday
I have decided to share with you a photo from my day, every wednesday as 14:00
Team i.SCOUT go the extra 13.1 miles to raise funds for Scouting (opens in a new tab)
It was a (half) marathon not a sprint for 30 adults who took part in the recent Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon, raising thousands of pounds for Scouting.
Beavers take over Legoland (opens in a new tab)
Over 13,000 Beaver Scouts descended on Legoland Windsor to mark the 25th anniversary of Beaver Scouting.
From Parliament to Legoland (opens in a new tab)
Wayne's week included a thank you meal for WSJ Unit Leaders, District centenary celebrations at Westminster, conferences in the East of England, DC days, and a trip to join 6,000 Beavers at Legoland Windsor...
Scouts challenged to celebrate Winning Words on National Poetry Day (opens in a new tab)
As part of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Scouts are invited to help celebrate their local area in poetry and create a lasting legacy.
Adventure guest inspires Scouts (opens in a new tab)
The only UK citizen to have rowed the Atlantic single-handed and climbed Everest dropped in on a local group recently.
Exploring Northumberland (opens in a new tab)
Northumberland Scout County covers the area from the Tyne to the Tweed in England's most northern district. Wayne has just spent three days learning about several innovative development projects covering both inner-city and rural areas...
Scouts meet MPs at Conservative Conference (opens in a new tab)
Over 60 Scouts engaged with MPs at the Scouts Speak Up event during the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester.
Cook and learn (opens in a new tab)
Healthier lifestyles were on the menu when a leading politician paid a visit to a London Scout Group.
Celebrating success stories (opens in a new tab)
Wayne has got to Merseyside, Gilwell, West Yorkshire and Perth, Scotland in the past week celebrating many success stories (and a board meeting)...
Scouse Speak Up (opens in a new tab)
The Labour Party conference in Liverpool heard the voice of young people at the Scouts Speak Up event last weekend.
Missing the point (opens in a new tab)
The last in Wayne's review of the AGM and Gilwell Reunion ponders on the challenges of ensuring we achieve our vision for Scouting to be shaped by young people in partnership with adults...
Special Scouts (opens in a new tab)
Scouting's ability to reach young people is to be featured on BBC television.
Making the most of cash in the bank (opens in a new tab)
Continuing his current themes from Gilwell Reunion and the AGM, Wayne explores the unlikely connection between the Ralph Reader song 'Friends', having £4 million available to spend, and thinking differently about what we do locally...
To debate or not to debate
What about having a post where two like minded people debate for and against a topic. We all have our views about things from which is the better chocolate bar to our stance on economic reform.
Canvas Versus Modern Tents (opens in a new tab)
For our first discussion, Chris and I talk about the merits (or otherwise) of traditional canvas tents versus modern synthetic ones. Traditional Canvas Tents – Nick Canvas tents have been around since the dawn of Scouting, so much so that when people think of Scouts camping, the mental image is of Scouts standing round a green…
Discussions (opens in a new tab)
After I'd had a chat last week with Chris Meadows (see his blog here or follow him on Twitter here ), he came up with a rather interesting proposal. We would pick a topic and one of us would argue one side and the other one the opposite.
The simple things (opens in a new tab)
Continuing to pick up on themes from his recent speeches at Gilwell Reunion and the AGM, Wayne expands why he believes doing the simple things will tackle those joining lists...
Scouts at Lib Dem conference (opens in a new tab)
50 young people met with Liberal Democrat MPs at their party conference
Girl Effect
Take a minute out of your time and play the game
The Imposible Hamster Club
The Impossible Hamster Video worth taking a moment to watch
30 Day Challenges
I though I can do that, I have nothing better to do in a hotel so I will try a selection of 30 day challenges and see what happens
Scouts ready to Speak Up (opens in a new tab)
Scouts are poised to meet MPs at three major party conferences.
Joining lists, hardly a badge of success (opens in a new tab)
Continuing to pick up on themes from his recent speeches at Gilwell Reunion and the AGM, Wayne expands on why he believes that continued growth of our Movement is the priority...
Life-changer John is crowned champion (opens in a new tab)
An inspirational Scout has been named Redstone Cambridgeshire Young Person of the Year.
A New Video From The SA (opens in a new tab)
The Scout Association have released a new video about the impact Scouting has on local communities. Very good it is too. Take a look.
Think you Know Scouting
Hello all Incase you did not know The Scout Association has released a new think you know scouting video and here it is. happy watching K
Special days (opens in a new tab)
Not often you can describe an AGM as a fantastic day, but that was the case for the Association's AGM and Council in Conference on Saturday, but before then Wayne made a special Scouts of the World presentation...