Category: Blog

  • Getting the Image from an Amazon Product

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    When 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

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    I 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

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    I 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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  • 9 Scout Games That Foster Team Work

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    Building 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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  • Google Form for Volunteering

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    Google 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…

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  • Best Tech Tools for Cub Scouts: A Relief to Busy Leaders!

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    Ever feel like you’re juggling flaming torches while balancing on a tightrope when planning Cub Scout activities? You’re not alone! In today’s fast-paced world, keeping activities engaging yet educational is a vast challenge for leaders. Luckily, technology can be your backstage crew, offering awesome tools that transform the experience. Dive into our guide to discover…

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  • A response to Cllr Craig Smith’s response to Andrew Bridgen’s Election Rigging Claims

    A response to Cllr Craig Smith’s response to Andrew Bridgen’s Election Rigging Claims
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    I read a LinkedIn post from Craig Smith, a parliamentary candidate in the 2024 General Election campaign. I was moved to write a response, which needs to be heard further and broader than a comment (and the limit on LinkedIn ended up being too short to make my points). The post links to his blog, where Councillor Smith…

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  • Holy Moly, Tickets from the past

    Holy Moly, Tickets from the past
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    I just went to buy some tickets for a visit to Bletchley Park.They are using Access Gamma for their ticketing, and I was shocked that their hosted page is so “dated.” https://accessvam.accessacloud.com/BletchleyParkBookings I worked as a contractor there and helped with their initial online ticketing, but this looks amateurish! And also, how many ticket types do…

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  • Warning Signs in Your Cafe

    Warning Signs in Your Cafe
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    We all know that a cafe, food bar or restaurant in a castle, museum or theme park will make the most revenue by providing a quality offer in a pleasant environment. Here is a list of warning signs you can easily remedy should you find them at your place; If you need me to explain…

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