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Blogs | 3rd March 2020

Huge thanks to the thousands of groups, districts and counties who have already switched over to our new brand. The deadline to make the changes is 31 May, so if you haven’t yet taken action, now’s the time.

Blogs | 2nd March 2020

In his job interview to become a police officer, Scout volunteer Keyur Patel was asked about his skills and experiences – to cope under pressure, to work in a team, to be brave, to show empathy to those in difficult circumstances. Almost all of the examples he gave were examples of things he’d learnt in Scouts. Here, Keyur tells us how Scouts helped him onto the road to his career.

Blogs | 28th February 2020

In an industry that’s long been dominated by male adventurers, five of the UK’s most boundary-pushing female explorers talk about the trials and triumphs of being a woman in the wild.

Blogs | 24th February 2020

Sometimes, the biggest threat in the British countryside can feel like the downpour ready to ruin your picnic. What you may not know is that some of this nation’s most beautiful plant life is out to get you – if you mess with them, first. Get clued up on the UK’s most poisonous plants with this go-to guide.

Blogs | 4th February 2020

Because different leaders bring different strengths to Scouts, learning about personality types – our own, and those around us – can help us work better together. We asked collaboration coach Kate Tapper to share her tips.

Blogs | 3rd February 2020

Alan Gueldner is the Group Scout Leader at Selkirk Scouts, a thriving group in the Borders District of Scotland. He and his team have just updated their branding ahead of the transition deadline in May 2020 and shares his experience.