http://www.talkaboutoutdoors.com/Scouting-UK-f43.html Scouting UK: Recent 20 threads http://www.talkaboutoutdoors.com/Warrant-Review-t127211.html Just got an email from my local "Warrant Committee" chairperson, asking me along to a review next week. Funny, I thought we didn't have warrants anymore, and that GSLs were supposed to conduct the reviews? My reply quoted the POR Rule - 3.36c ... but hey, far be it for me to be tell.. Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:46:01 PST http://www.talkaboutoutdoors.com/scouting4peace-now-t127403.html Scouting4peace Website Scouting4peace is a wonderful opportunity for scouts, and guides, from each of the worlds scout regions to come together and share scouting friendship, exchange ideas, participate in forums, upload scouting pictures and video's, whilst at the same instance learning ne.. Wed, 27 Feb 2008 15:11:26 PST http://www.talkaboutoutdoors.com/Centre-Manager-Wanted-Thriftwood-t127475.html Thriftwood International Scout Camp Site and Activity Centre Orchard Avenue, Brentwood, Essex CM13 2DP www.thriftwood.org.uk Applications are invited for the position of Centre Manager (Designate) Applicants will be able to demonstrate; proven management skills of up to 20.. Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:22:34 PST http://www.talkaboutoutdoors.com/stephen-s-fireballs-don-t-work-t127481.html OUCH OUCH OUCH Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:08:07 PST http://www.talkaboutoutdoors.com/Cub-Scout-Astronomy-resource-t127113.html Can anyone point me to where there are resources about teaching cubs (through activity) about - the solar system and about stars/constellations? I surfed into some resources a little while ago and though it wason Scoutbase, but no luck finding it today. Thanks PETER TOMLIN www.3rdwh.. Wed, 27 Feb 2008 20:30:56 PST http://www.talkaboutoutdoors.com/licences-for-scout-leaders-t127281.html 'ANYONE working with young people would need to be CRB checked AND have a DEGREE or some form of higher education qualification'. Fiona Blacke chief executive of the goverments National Youth Agency has said whilst at 'The Transforming Youth Workforce Conference' She recomended that the pro.. Wed, 27 Feb 2008 09:25:12 PST http://www.talkaboutoutdoors.com/Merging-of-Districts-t127279.html It's possible that my District may be merged with neighbouring "administrations" to create a new District. I know this has happened elsewhere - has it worked well, or does it result in a "them & us" mentality? I'm trying to look at the positive side - such as "what new opportunities wil.. Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:14:20 PST http://www.talkaboutoutdoors.com/Should-Fiona-Blacke-resign-t127315.html Given that the National Youth Agency's brief is to; Support those involved in young peoples personal and social development and work to enable all young people to fulfil their potential within a just society. Do you think that Fiona Blacke their chief executive's demand that ANYONE workin.. Wed, 27 Feb 2008 16:43:20 PST http://www.talkaboutoutdoors.com/Religion-in-Scouting-t127356.html As a private organisation, the Scouts can reject atheists if they so choose--but then, they must not be allowed to use any public services such as school halls for their meetings, nor may they receive any public funding. As this would probably end scouting for financial reasons, the admission .. Wed, 27 Feb 2008 16:36:52 PST http://www.talkaboutoutdoors.com/Date-with-a-pigit-in-the-woods-t127444.html http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXlbjUT2BgI Eddie Langdown 16th Bermondsey London Wed, 27 Feb 2008 08:14:50 PST http://www.talkaboutoutdoors.com/Do-ASL-s-have-an-traditional-names-t127450.html I was never in the Scouts until joining as a Leader and so when my assistants asked if they had any traditional names I was set to wondering..?? I have read about the traditional names used for cub/beaver leaders - but do assistant Scout leaders have any traditional names - please note the .. Wed, 27 Feb 2008 05:20:44 PST http://www.talkaboutoutdoors.com/ISA-The-Independent-Safeguarding-Authority-t126644.html This Friday, I will be attending a seminar about the new barring and vetting service for people working with children and vulnerable adults. It will be administered by the Independant Safeguarding Authority, and the scheme is due for launch in Autumn 2008. Hopefully, after checking to see if a.. Tue, 26 Feb 2008 11:28:00 PST http://www.talkaboutoutdoors.com/Accommodation-in-York-t127410.html Hi Everyone Thanks for the help on accommodation for our Sixers weekend earlier this year. I am afraid I'm on the scrounge again!! We are bringing 14 cubs and 3 adults to York for Easter Weekend (from Good Friday to Easter Monday inclusive). At the moment, we have looked at Camp Ta.. Mon, 25 Feb 2008 19:44:18 PST http://www.talkaboutoutdoors.com/Walkers-t127187.html Is there a fixed policy that scouts may not hike without accompanying adults, please? (day time walk; known area; no major or even through roads. My risk assessment says "pretty safe") Mon, 25 Feb 2008 11:32:56 PST http://www.talkaboutoutdoors.com/Radio-Two-Sunday-Morning-t127404.html Given the recent discussions about religion it was interesting this morning that interviewing Julie Felix. Julie Felix tried to explain her Paganism and how it linked with nature and ancient traditions and religions and how when God was put up in the sky we lost contact with our spirituality.. Mon, 25 Feb 2008 10:38:40 PST http://www.talkaboutoutdoors.com/gas-t127282.html we need a cage to store our gas bottles and our canister-type stoves, rather than keeping them where they are currently located. Any suggestions? Sun, 24 Feb 2008 15:32:12 PST http://www.talkaboutoutdoors.com/UKrec-Saved-me-from-Life-of-crime-t127316.html Well not quite. But i have been reflecting back on the many ways this website has helped me. Here are a few; I have met some great people and been directed to some great kit. 1. I ran troop night hike with Chris 5th. great guy. 2. I have formed a great friendship with Kevin Kirby who regular.. Sun, 24 Feb 2008 22:51:21 PST http://www.talkaboutoutdoors.com/On-the-scrounge-Neckers-t127331.html Hello All We've just finished decorating out hut and after a great trip to Kandersteg the kids wanted to hang the neckers they have collected around our hall,like the main hall in Kandersteg. But we only have about 20, so I was hoping that if you have any spare neckers you'd be ki.. Sun, 24 Feb 2008 13:36:57 PST http://www.talkaboutoutdoors.com/Life-in-the-Australian-Army-t127317.html Life in the Australian Army... Text of a letter from a kid from Eromanga to Mum and Dad. (For Those of you not in the know, Eromanga is a smalltown, west of Quilpie in the far south west of Queensland) Dear Mum & Dad, I am well. Hope youse are too. Tell me big brothers Doug and .. Fri, 22 Feb 2008 04:52:33 PST http://www.talkaboutoutdoors.com/Bloody-stupid-idea-t127288.html Sitting there tonight while my unit were throwing fibreglass cannonballs at defenceless wooden pins (why do bowling balls now have flashing lights in them?) I came up with what must be the most bloody stupid idea that I have ever had. Lets have a unit family camp. of the 25 kids currentl.. Fri, 22 Feb 2008 02:36:22 PST