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Blogs | 1st June 2020
Three amazing things you’re doing during lockdownWe've been taking a look at some of the amazing ways that you are delivering Scouting at home.
Blogs | 30th May 2020
Releasing your creativityAs a society, we’re slowly learning to let go of our perfectionism; lopsided lockdown loaves and collapsing crafts are testament to the fun that comes when you just get stuck in. Drawing, however, is often seen as something different, something for artists, something you have to be good at. Why pick up a pencil (or a paintbrush, or a lump of charcoal) if you’re not sure what you’ll produce?
News | 27th May 2020
Reaching more young peopleTo give more young people the opportunity to experience the benefits of Scouts, we’re trying it out with four and five year olds in different trial areas. We went to visit a group in Blackburn to find out how they’re getting on.
News | 23rd May 2020
How to spot fake newsFake news is content that’s purposely created to misinform and mislead. It’s been blamed for shock election results worldwide, is considered dangerous by global experts and can be difficult to spot.
News | 22nd May 2020
Why saying ‘thank you’ is more important now than everWith Volunteers’ Week just around the corner (1–7 June), our UK Commissioner for People, Amir Cheema, talks about why now’s a great time to think differently about how we recognise those in Scouts who are going above and beyond
News | 22nd May 2020
Travel vs planetOne transatlantic flight emits more carbon dioxide than a year’s worth of driving or eating meat. So, if you love to travel, is it possible to both explore the planet and protect it?