News and Blogs

News and Blogs

• Badge Support | Health and Fitness Activity Badge

  25/04/2018

  

  Encourage your young people to take care of themselves so they're better able to explore the world with these tips to supporting them to achieve their Health and Fitness Activity Badges.

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• 7 egg-cellent Easter activities

  01/04/2018

  

  We all love a good mini egg adorned cornflake cake, but how about using that wooden spoon to mix things up this Easter? 

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• Linking events to support Scouts moving up

  23/03/2018

  

  Guidance and inspiration around linking events to support Scouts moving up from Scouts to Explorer Scout sections. 

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• Planning tips for a topnotch walk

  23/03/2018

  

  Plan your walks and expeditions safely with this useful guide to permits, alongside other walking tips.

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• Urban foraging: 11 edible city plants

  13/03/2018

  

  So long, boring salads. If you've read our magazine story on the East London Scouts and their adventures in urban foraging, you'll know there is edible treasure to be found in all corners of the city.

   

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• Badge support | Skills Challenge Awards

  06/03/2018

  

  As one of the most flexible and varied badges in the Scout Programme, Skills Challenge Awards are great all-rounders.

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• Creating safe spaces for young people in Scouting

  23/02/2018

  

  It’s our responsibility, as adults in Scouting, to ensure that we are creating safe spaces for young people. We will be releasing a new version of Young People First on 1 March.

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• 'Den Democracy' - Youth Shaped Scouting in action

  21/02/2018

  

  A Beaver Scout Leader tells us about the benefits of a 'Den Democracy' - a brilliant Youth Shaped Scouting initiatve. 

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• A brand-new day

  20/02/2018

  

  Traditionally, St George’s Day celebrations have consisted of parades and faith services and for some, these types of events remain popular, but for many Districts this tradition no longer fully engages or reflects the make-up of their members. 

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• Around the world in eight awesome games

  16/02/2018

  

  The Winter Olympics have kicked off! Show your young people that they too can take part in the fun and competition from around the globe with these games  from around the world. 

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