News and Blogs

News and Blogs

• Skills for Life – one year on.

  07/05/2019

  
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• Permit free activities on land

  29/04/2019

  

  We’ve made a list of adventurous activities you can do without a permit – and without getting your feet wet. 

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• Living our values

  29/04/2019

  

  Being new into post of Chief Commissioner for Wales I am conscious of the impact I can have on people both intended and unintended, says Rhian Moore, that why I try to listen with empathy and challenge with courtesy. 

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• Make a bug hotel

  22/04/2019

  

  Mark World Earth Day by building a little hotel for our smaller legged friends.

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• Treating each other well

  18/04/2019

  

  Chief Commissioner, Tim Kidd, challenged Team UK to come up with ideas on how we can foster a culture of positivity and respect, helping us wear our values on our sleeves

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• Paint a graffiti wall

  15/04/2019

  

  With street art possibly at its most popular in history, introduce young people to a different culture of art from the usual paint on canvas.

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• How to run a Scout allotment: part 1

  12/04/2019

  

  Welcome to my allotment blog following the highs and lows of running a Scout Allotment through the coming year at the 1st Stanway Scout Group in Colchester. My hope is to encourage volunteers, parents and Scouts alike to give gardening a go. Together, we can inspire the next generation of growers and green fingers! 

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• Permit free activities on water

  10/04/2019

  

  You don’t need to have a permit to have an adventure on (or in) the water. We’ve made an list of adventurous activities you can do without a permit, so there’s nothing stopping you giving it a go and dipping your toes in. 

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• Our favourite adventurer blogs

  03/04/2019

  

  A round-up of our favourite adventurer blogs, including  reflections on journeys from our very own Scouts and Scout Ambassadors. 

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• Why we’re proud to support all young people this Autism Awareness Week

  03/04/2019

  

  UK Chief Commissioner Tim Kidd explains why this is a timely moment to reflect on the value and importance of helping all young people experience our programme and develop skills for life. He also outlines how we’re working with the National Autistic Society to provide information, training and support to our volunteers 

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