News and Blogs

News and Blogs

• Blog | 1st Knighton Scouts learn a new sign language for A Million Hands

  20/10/2017

  

  In honour of Scout Community Month, we look at how the 1st Knighton Scouts became Dementia Friends and took on the challenge of learning a new sign language that will eventually help people affected with dementia to better communicate. 

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• Badge support | Fire Safety

  18/10/2017

  

  Fire safety skills are essential for young people, whether they're attending a bonfire night or backwoods cooking. Support Scouts working towards their Fire Safety Badge with these activity ideas and resources. 

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• Blog | Up skill yourself for next term with permits

  17/10/2017

  

  Taking part in adventurous activities is one of the most rewarding parts of Scouting. If you want to lead these activities for your young people, it’s crucial that you have the necessary permits. Here's our one stop guide on the best approach to getting qualified. 

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• 3 simple but superb halloween costume ideas

  17/10/2017

  

  Halloween is just around the corner and you still don't have a costume? Worry not. With just some basic materials and a few minutes of your time, you can make yourself a wicked costume for the spooky night!  

   

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• Blog | 1st Healing Scouts launch art project to stand up for mental wellbeing

  10/10/2017

  

  In honour of Scout Community Month, we look at how 1^st Healing Scouts used the simple act of painting rocks to kick-start conversations about mental wellbeing in their community.

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• Blog | 37th Ormskirk (St Anne’s) Scouts learn more about sight loss for A Million Hands

  06/10/2017

  

  In honour of Scout Community Month, we talk to 37th Ormskirk (St Anne’s) Scout Group about the work they've been doing with Guide Dogs and A Million Hands. 

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• Blog | Brother and sister save their grandmother’s life after learning first aid at Cub Scouts

  06/10/2017

  

  Two Edgware Cub Scouts have become local heroes.  Having learnt vital lifesaving skills as part of their Cub Scout first aid training at 2^nd Edgware Scout Group, they saved the life of their 80-year-old grandmother.

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• Badge Support | Astronomy Badges

  04/10/2017

  

  Whether you’re helping a starry-eyed Beaver to identify the planets, or encouraging a Scout to chase their dream of becoming an aeronautical engineer, we’ve compiled all the Astronomy Activity Badge resources you could need. Read on. The sky’s the limit!

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• Blog | Scouts in space

  04/10/2017

  

  World Space Week launches from 4 to 10 October 2017. We're celebrating with a daily blog. Today, we focus on Scouts who have explored our solar system.

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• Blog| Scouting at night

  29/09/2017

  

  When the lights go off, the stars come out and the forest wakes up. Just because the sun’s gone, doesn’t mean the adventure is over. In fact, Scouting can be quite magical at night. 

   

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