Planning for change (opens in a new tab)
After 16 years as an integral part of the leadership team for The Scout Association, Chief Executive Derek Twine CBE is retiring from his role.
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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.
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International Camp Staff Programme (opens in a new tab)
What shall I do this summer International Camp Staff Programme that look interesting So the question is who has heard of this? The Scout Association and the Boy Scout of America web sites say: Each …
Back into the swing of things (opens in a new tab)
Wayne takes a look back at a hectic (but great) month for Scouting and considers what this might mean for us as we look ahead.
Instagram Daily Digest
A collection of Kiff's Instagram Photos for you to enjoy
Photo Thursday 30_08_12
DORY Hey, little guy. MARLIN You wanted to go through the trench. DORY I shall call him Squishy and he shall be mine and he shall be my Squishy. Come here, Squishy. Come here, little Squishy. [Baby talk]---oww! MARLIN Dory! …
Burn Baby Burn
As the Paralympics is starting today and the flame that burns in all of the capital cities of the UK (London, Cardiff, Belfast, Edinburgh) was lit by scouts. The flames were lit from a flame created on the top of …
Joined-up thinking at Essex International Jamboree (opens in a new tab)
Last week UK Chief Commissioner Wayne Bulpitt and Girlguiding UK's Chief Guide, Gill Slocombe, hosted a Jamboree Q+A session.
Joined-up thinking at Essex Jamboree (opens in a new tab)
Last week UK Chief Commissioner Wayne Bulpitt and Girlguiding UK's Chief Guide, Gill Slocombe, hosted a Jamboree Q+A session.
Interlectual Property (opens in a new tab)
Back in 2008 I wrote about the importance of taking care of any Scouting related internet domains. This has been brought home to me recently as I have been trying to get a website closed! The three Districts in my area come together to run a Gang Show called ‘Screamline'.
It's party (conference) time (opens in a new tab)
Worried about the West Coast Mainline? Confused about the coalition? Livid about Lords reform? Come to conference and grill your MP.
A Short Break
This last couple of weeks has been a bit of a content hiatus and there is a couple of reason for this....
Welsh Paralympic Flame comes to Cardiff (opens in a new tab)
The Welsh National Flame, created at the Snowdon summit by Gwynedd Scouts, has arrived in Cardiff.
Scottish Paralympic Flame arrives in Edinburgh (opens in a new tab)
The National Flame, created on top of Ben Nevis by Scouts on Wednesday, has arrived in Edinburgh.
Scouts in London for Paralympic celebrations (opens in a new tab)
England's National Flame, created by Scouts on Scafell Pike, has arrived in London.
Northern Ireland's National Flame brought to Belfast (opens in a new tab)
Paralympic celebrations begin in Northern Ireland as the National Flame arrives in Belfast.
Scouts in London for Paralympic Flame celebrations (opens in a new tab)
On Wednesday Scouts lit a flame at the summit of Scafell Pike, creating a National Flame, which has now arrived in London.
Tent of the future (opens in a new tab)
We have teamed up with E.On to take camping into the 21st century.
Save the date: Scout Community Week 2013 (opens in a new tab)
There were so many success stories from Scout Community Week that we simply had to bring it back for 2013. The new campaign will run from 3-9 June.
Save the date: Scout Community Week will be back in 2013 (opens in a new tab)
There were so many success stories from Scout Community Week that we simply had to bring it back for 2013. The new campaign will run from 3-9 June.
Tim's takeover: good Scouting (opens in a new tab)
It's been a hectic week; at the end of it, I was having dinner with a friend when conversation turned to the broad spectrum of people in Scouting.
Ready for Reunion? (opens in a new tab)
The full programme for Gilwell Reunion 2012 is now available to help you plan your weekend. If you're attending, let us know in advance and we'll share your story.
Research into Cub Scouting (opens in a new tab)
An independent organisation has recently conducted research into the Cub section to find out why young people stay in or leave Cubs.
Scouts start the Games (opens in a new tab)
The Paralympic Games are just two weeks away and Scouts all over the UK are standing by to get the ball rolling.
The Olympics and Scouts (opens in a new tab)
To be honest, when it comes to sport, I am not interested (unless it an Ashes Test! ). However, I have been very impressed with the Olympic games that have just finished. The performances by some of the athletes have been truly impressive, be it Usain Bolt, Jessica Ennis, Victoria Pendleton, Sir Chris Hoy or Hamadou…
Scouts who helped make the Games (opens in a new tab)
Two adult volunteers in Scouting appeared on BBC World this morning to talk about their Olympic experiences as London 2012 Games Makers.
Free Book Offer
I have a friend Jenna Bright who writes excite romance books like 50 Shades of Grey and she is giving her book away for free for a limited time
Pasta Scout Promise (opens in a new tab)
If a court of law has determined that this is a legitimate religion does this mean as scouts if we are members of the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster we can join.
Hairy Bikers Competition (opens in a new tab)
Food lovers will relish our great new competition - a chance to win a pair of tickets to the Hairy Bikers' live tour.
Scouting for Gold (opens in a new tab)
London 2012 is in full swing and throughout both the lead up to the Games and during it, Scouts have been playing their part in the Olympics.
Tim's Takeover: What's important right now? (opens in a new tab)
Tim Kidd, Chief Commissioner of England, is taking over Wayne's blog for the next two weeks. In this week's post Tim assesses what's important in Scouting right now - staying focused on growth.
Wayne's Blog – Tim's Takeover. (opens in a new tab)
It's the time of year when Wayne takes a holiday and temporarily loses control of his blog. I have only two weeks to make a few comments, so here goes. My hope is that you will comment on my postings and create a good conversation.
Picture Thursday 09_08_12
The picture for today is a photo of my daughters freshly painted bedroom. After many discussions about colour we decided to paint the two colours she wanted blue and green.
Parents Buzzing Around
We are in a society where it seem we are not allowed to let children and young people fail everyone has to get a badge or we have to make sure no one loses.
National Grid - Home Safety Poster Competition (opens in a new tab)
Win great prizes with National Grid's newly-relaunched Home Safety Poster Competition.
Collection of Curiosities
The Little Princess one are often a charm I get them on my Phone after my daughter has taken them on the iPad.
Are you ready for Survival Squad? (opens in a new tab)
Survival Squad: Out of Bounds and Search and Rescue are the first two in a series of four adventure novels for 9-13 year olds.
Jabbering – Get involved
So are your sat at home on your computer, or maybe your on the bus looking at your mobile device of choice.
New Scouting advert now available for download (opens in a new tab)
Our first television advert is now available for members to download and use in local promotions to attract new volunteers to Scouting.
Thoughts of a Little Bluebear – Teeth
As a toy bear of a certain age teeth are something that has baffled me. It has got nothing to do with my age I have never had teeth, come to think of it I am not sure I have a mouth.
A Soldier Writes (opens in a new tab)
I got this message sent to me the other day - Hello, I'll always remember my time with the Cubs and the Scouts because I reckon that it set the foundation for the man I am today. You may not know it but the time and effort you, (and the other Leaders) put into the Scouts…
Jabbering Elsewhere
So in News of the day Jabbering all Day Long now has a Facebook Page that can be found at https://www.facebook.com/Jabbering, If you happen to be a reader of the blog and also someone who uses Facebook it would be much …
Scouting's high standing (opens in a new tab)
This week, Wayne visited the newest international camp, BrumJam 2012. He also took the opportunity to explore ways of capitalising on the continued high standing of Scouting.
POR updates (opens in a new tab)
We will soon be launching our amendments to POR (Policy, Organisation and Rules) in order to improve the culture of Safety in Scouting.
Photo Challenge 02_08_12
I have not received a single photo for the photo Challenge this time and while I could just post my own photo and claim I have won that seem a bit pointless.
Photo Thursday 02_08_12
I thought I would share a picture with you today that was taken over 5 years ago. This picture was taken on the 1st August 2007 at about 6:30 as the sun rose
Who are You
I have found there are a number of ways to get (almost) free cards from Moo. I say almost cause you have to....
Scouts lead Bookbridge (opens in a new tab)
Scouts collect 40,000 books for Bookbridge charity.
Keeping safety a priority (opens in a new tab)
The August/September issue of Scouting magazine should be dropping through your letter box over the next week, and it's packed full of vital safety information.
Birthday Badge 2012 Winners (opens in a new tab)
The votes have been counted and the winners of the 2012 Scout Birthday Badges are revealed. Steve Backshall, Frank Skinner and Miranda Hart are among the winners.
Ask Kiff Anything Part 1
Here is my first response to the questions posted