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Local Groups
Categories: Ashby and CoalvilleCharity Number Name Charity Commission Page 521717 Ashby & Coalville District Scout Council Click 1204894 1st Appleby Magna with Measham Click 510684 94th Leicester (Desford) Scout Group Click 512312 1st Thringstone Scout Group Click 515417 Ellistown Scout Group Click 516422 1st Market Bosworth Scout Group Click 521718 Ashby (Hastings) Scout Group Click 521719 1st Moira…
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Things to do on Scout camp
Categories: Make and DoThings to Do on Camp Scouting Skills Things to Make Practical Things to Do Fun Things to Do Nature Things to Do First Aid
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How to make an old laptop (or PC) faster
Categories: EquipmentIt’s not unusual for a Scout group to be offered an old laptop and PC – often because it’s an older bit of kit. This guide converts it to a Chromebook using a special download. This means that a PC laptop that is too slow or not licensed can be used at the Scout hut.…
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Getting the Image from an Amazon Product
Categories: BlogWhen using Extreme Reviewer’s theme to create posts, we now need to supply the link to an Amazon image if we are not eligible to use the API. I created a simple WordPress plugin to enable these to be found easily. Let me know how you get on!
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4th Ashby (Baptist) / 4th Ashby / 4th Ashby de la Zouch Group
Categories: BlogI was really impressed with the service of the Scout Heritage team. It was lovely to see redacted copies of the group’s registrations over the years. When time allows, I’d like to build more of a history.
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UK Festival of Hockey
Categories: BlogI spent the weekend at Nottingham Hockey Centre supporting BAHA, which two of my sons were selected to represent. BAHA is the excellent British Asian Hockey Association, and the coaching is first-class. Under Binder’s direction, the players all develop so much. The boys learned so much and appreciated the differences from seven-a-side to 11-a-side hockey…
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Cooking on an Almond
Categories: Make and DoLooking for a fun, hands-on cooking activity that Scouts can do indoors? Try cooking with burning almonds! This miniaturised cooking method is a great way to show how much heat can come from an unexpected source—perfect for a Troop night where all Patrols can get involved at the same time. How It Works Almonds have…
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9 Scout Games That Foster Team Work
Categories: BlogBuilding lasting relationships can seem like an elusive challenge, especially among scouts who meet only once a week. But what if there were games that not only entertained but also forged connections stronger than the knots on a sailor’s rope? Dive into the world of scout games designed to do just that. These are the…
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Which Scout Game Should Your Group Try Next?
Categories: Games to playAre you trying to find the next thrilling game for your scout group? You’re not alone! With endless possibilities, choosing the right game might seem like solving a Rubik’s cube while blindfolded. But fear not, adventurous soul! This guide will introduce you to games that are not only fun but also spark growth and bonding.…
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Google Form for Volunteering
Categories: BlogGoogle offers WorkSpace (their online office suite) freely for charities. This can be used with your own domain name to allow you to send and recieve emails to [email protected] as well as giving you a repository for all of your scouting files. Recently, I was organising an event which required volunteers for specific tasks, so…