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Thom Hunt was a physically fit, seasoned adventurer when a serious diagnosis of colon cancer forced him to use his mental strength while he was lacking his physical strength.
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An Explorer Scout from Bognor Regis had never left the UK before Scouting enabled her to go abroad. Here, Lucy Badge tells us about her trip to the Netherlands.
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During the winter months, it’s important to keep your spirits high. There are certain foods that can specifically improve our mood, here we’ve put together some uplifting recipes for your group to try.
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What happens when you bring together twenty two Beavers and Cubs, a Scout Adventurer and one of the most famous ships in the world? A glorious celebration of explorers past, present and future.
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What makes a community? A high street and some houses? A gathering of neighbours arguing over dustbins?…Or is a community made of something heartier? Is it an atmosphere, an energy, a spirit, or the simple but powerful belief that a group of people w…
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The magic of fireside storytelling – a crucial part of a good night camp – is explored and dissected.
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An all-boy Scout Group goes against conventional masculinity by bravely expressing themselves.
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How to help young people adapt to changes and handle challenges they might be facing.
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From learning how to recycle properly, to helping around the house, to sitting down with someone whose beliefs differ from their own – here are five Cub Activity Badges which help young people put empathy into practice.
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From the Animal Friend Activity Badge, which involves befriending creatures great and small, to the Sports Activity Badge, which reminds us that fairness comes first no matter what the final score – here are five empathy-enhancing badges Beavers are su…
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A new YouGov poll reveals that 9 out 10 British adults believe the Scouts helps young people develop empathy. But how do we this in the Scouts?
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Attending a Jamboree is an amazing experience but the trip requires loads of fundraising. Here are some tips and inspiration to achieve your fundraising goal.
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Transported through the centuries by word of mouth, folklore is a powerful form of communication, consisting of popular myths or beliefs relating to a particular place, activity, or group of people. To introduce your young people to this ancient tradit…
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Help your Section to discover different types of music of black origin and create their own.
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Whether they’re shy and introverted or brimming over with brio, helping everyone in your section thrive can be a real balancing act. Counsellor and psychotherapist Dr Sheri Jacobson offers advice.
