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  • Preparing for a Competitive Season: Field Hockey Conditioning

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    hockey is a physically demanding sport that requires a combination of speed, agility, endurance, and strength. Pre-season conditioning is essential for players to prepare their bodies for the demands of the competitive season. In-season maintenance is also necessary to prevent injuries and maintain peak performance throughout the season. To understand hockey conditioning, it is important…

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  • Field Hockey Fitness: Training Off the Field for Optimal Performance

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    hockey is a fast-paced and physically demanding sport that requires a combination of speed, agility, power, and endurance. To perform at their best, hockey players need to be in top physical condition. This means following a comprehensive fitness program that includes both on-field and off-field training. Off-field training is an essential part of a hockey…

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  • Field Hockey Nutrition: Tips for Fueling Your Performance

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    hockey is a demanding sport that requires endurance, speed, and agility. To perform at your best, you need to fuel your body with the right nutrients. Proper nutrition is essential for hockey players to meet the physical demands of the game, enhance their performance, and reduce the risk of injury. Understanding the role of nutrition…

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  • Scout Badge Shop Plugin

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    I wanted to “sell” badges – both internally to our team leaders and excess stock to other users. David Breakwell has created a useful tool to quickly upload badges and get them working with a WooCommerce plugin for your website. This got the products in and I was able to add in the stock we…

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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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  • Our Favourite One-Pan Recipes

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    Scouts love to cook and finding recipies can be a challenge, these one-pan meals make it easy, delicious, and fun for everyone involved! These recipes are packed with flavour, hearty ingredients, and can be cooked on a stove or on an open fire. Whether cooking for a camp or at home, these are perfect for…

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  • One Pan Spicy Beanfeast

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    This delicious, one-pan meal is hearty, packed with protein, and perfect for outdoor cooking. The addition of chorizo adds extra flavour and is sure to be a hit! Ingredients (serves four) Equipment Required Instructions For cooking on the cooker: For open fire cooking: Safety Warning:When cooking over an open fire or using a cooker, Scouts…

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  • One Pan “Beef” Risotto

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    “Beef” Risotto This hearty “Beef” Risotto uses veggie mince to create a satisfying dish without meat. It’s packed with flavour, easy to make, and perfect for feeding a hungry group of Scouts or family! Ingredients Equipment Required Instructions For cooking on the cooker: For open fire cooking: Safety Warning:When cooking over an open fire or…

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  • One Pan Tomato and Basil Pasta

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    This simple and delicious recipe is ideal for a quick meal where you don’t need to worry too much about everything being perfectly cooked. It’s wholesome, comforting, and packed with flavour. Plus, it’s vegetarian-friendly! Ingredients Equipment Required Instructions For stove cooking: For open fire cooking: Safety Warning:Scouts should take extra care when cooking on a…

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  • Pizza Instructions

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    Ingredients Base Topping Instructions

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