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Blogs | 31st October 2019

3 Halloween traditions from around the world

Happy Halloween! To mark the occasion, we take a look at three otherworldly traditions from across the globe; to inject a little spookiness into your Scout programme if you’re so inclined

Blogs | 28th October 2019

The benefits of being scared

Scouts have been telling scary stories at camp since the very beginning. But why do we like being terrified?

Blogs | 21st October 2019

We’re partnering with charities to change the world

Young people choose six new themes, supported by a range of national charities, to tackle as part of Scouts’ A Million Hands campaign.

Blogs | 17th October 2019

A Million Hands four years on

In the summer of 2015 we launched A Million Hands, our social action programme to give half a million young people the support they need to

Blogs | 15th October 2019

Why update your brand?

You’ll know by now we have a new brand and focus on skills for life. Here are some of the reasons making the switch will support you locally

Blogs | 15th October 2019

How our early years pilots are helping to bring in new volunteers across the board

With early years pilots underway across England, Tim Kidd took a trip to 13th Southampton Sea Scout Group