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<title><![CDATA[What it's all about]]></title>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Wayne takes time in another hectic week to pick up on some of the feedback he's had concerning recent blogs]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Improving awareness]]></title>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[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...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Awards for all]]></title>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Wayne reflects on the adult good service awards scheme, highlights some anomalies and ponders on innovative ideas to improve...]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Making a positive impact in 2012]]></title>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[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.  ]]></description>
<link>http://www.scouts.org.uk/ccblog/193/making-a-positive-impact-in-2012</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Listening and acting means real success]]></title>
<pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Listening, rather than simply hearing, is not always easy, reflects Wayne. The real goal is to act on information. ]]></description>
<link>http://www.scouts.org.uk/ccblog/192/listening-and-acting-means-real-success</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Why it's all about adults]]></title>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In response to a question on Escouts, Wayne explains the key elements to successfully recruiting adults and how HQ sees its role.
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<title><![CDATA[Successful partnerships]]></title>
<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Wayne's week centred around successful partnerships, whether through the latest edition of Scouting Magazine, Girl Guiding or the National Campsite strategy.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Inclusivity comes in many shapes]]></title>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[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...]]></description>
<link>http://www.scouts.org.uk/ccblog/189/inclusivity-comes-in-many-shapes</link>
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<title><![CDATA[When great things come from sad events]]></title>
<pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
<link>http://www.scouts.org.uk/ccblog/188/when-great-things-come-from-sad-events</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Successfully launching Scout Network]]></title>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Wayne was tipped off about the successful launch of the Aber Anon Network in Wales, and wanted to learn more about the key to success...]]></description>
<link>http://www.scouts.org.uk/ccblog/187/successfully-launching-scout-network</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Questions on Explorer Scouting and new leaders]]></title>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
<link>http://www.scouts.org.uk/ccblog/186/questions-on-explorer-scouting-and-new-leaders</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Wayne visits Solihull]]></title>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Wayne found time for some of his other voluntary interests this week before spending Saturday in Birmingham and Solihull Scout Counties.]]></description>
<link>http://www.scouts.org.uk/ccblog/185/wayne-visits-solihull</link>
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<title><![CDATA[So much to celebrate and be thankful for]]></title>
<pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[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...]]></description>
<link>http://www.scouts.org.uk/ccblog/184/so-much-to-celebrate-and-be-thankful-for</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Rotary and Scouting]]></title>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[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...]]></description>
<link>http://www.scouts.org.uk/ccblog/183/rotary-and-scouting</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Only Monster Explorers on Loch Ness]]></title>
<pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The last eight days saw Wayne attending meetings and events in Wales, England, Northern Ireland and Scotland - really emphasising the 'UK' in UKCC]]></description>
<link>http://www.scouts.org.uk/ccblog/182/only-monster-explorers-on-loch-ness</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Measuring our contribution]]></title>
<pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This week, Wayne has also been blogging for the Guardian. Read his article on the impact of Scouting in our communities. ]]></description>
<link>http://www.scouts.org.uk/ccblog/181/measuring-our-contribution</link>
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<title><![CDATA[A week of mixed occasions]]></title>
<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[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]]></description>
<link>http://www.scouts.org.uk/ccblog/180/a-week-of-mixed-occasions</link>
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<title><![CDATA[From Parliament to Legoland]]></title>
<pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[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...]]></description>
<link>http://www.scouts.org.uk/ccblog/179/from-parliament-to-legoland</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Exploring Northumberland]]></title>
<pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[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...]]></description>
<link>http://www.scouts.org.uk/ccblog/178/exploring-northumberland</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Celebrating success stories]]></title>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Wayne has got to Merseyside, Gilwell, West Yorkshire and Perth, Scotland in the past week celebrating many success stories (and a board meeting)...]]></description>
<link>http://www.scouts.org.uk/ccblog/177/celebrating-success-stories</link>
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