Author: jonbloor
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What help do you need?
Categories: Tips for LeadersThis is a simple statement that we are all guilty of racing past! Who would volunteer to be a “Leader” or “Committee Member” without any more explanation? Not many people. If you can answer those clearly and positively, you’ve got the basis for an excellent advert.
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How to play Kabbadi
Categories: Games to playThis version of the traditional game Kabbadi was introduced to our troop by the most fantastic leader, Lol Olley
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Key People
Categories: Tips for LeadersThis is an excellent item for your noticeboard, newsletter or website.. I’m afraid I don’t have the source but it might make someone realise how useful they could be in your group The Busy Scouter NOTICX TO ALL PARXNTS XvXn though this typXwritXr is an old modXl, it works quitX wXll XxcXpt for onX of…
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How to make an old laptop (or PC) faster
Categories: Tips for LeadersHas your scout group been given an old laptop or PC which is slow? This guide will help you to make it faster.
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Bucket Cricket
Categories: Games to playAlthough the game is called bucket cricket, playing with a round or square metal drum that stands about 14 inches high and 9 inches across is more satisfying. Use a bat of a piece of wood approximately 20 inches long and 2.5 inches wide. We’re using a tennis ball or a rubber ball of a…
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How to play Kabbadi
Categories: Games to playThis version of the traditional game Kabbadi was introduced to our troop by the most fantastic leader, Lol Olley. The sort of guy who could rustle up an evening with nothing much and always had a briefcase packed with things to make the magic happen… Without further ado, here’s the game, still popular more than…
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Danish Longball
Categories: Games to playThis team game is really popular on a summer’s evening at the campsite. Lots of people are involved most of the time. Equipment Needed Played Outside (you need space) How to play
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Scout Record Card
Categories: Tips for LeadersEvery once in a while I need to produce a record card for a Scout’s Challenge badge progress. Many moons ago, someone created a clever spreadsheet to take OSM data and do just that. I lost that years ago, but today I created a new one. If this proves useful to you, please let me…
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Do Scout leaders have to wear uniform?
Categories: Tips for LeadersScout leaders generally wear a uniform here in the UK. Most groups will provide a shirt, trousers and belt for leaders, or at least reimburse the cost for buying them yourself. Historically, uniform was difficult to size but recent reports suggest that the sizing guides are easy to work with and to find the appropriate…
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The Basics of Hockey: Your Guide to Rules, Positions, and Equipment
Categories: HockeyFind out about the game of hockey, the basics of the rules, what equipment is needed and more.