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An Independent Chislehurst? Or, The Ballad of The War Memorial Crossing Or, Abstain, Abstain, Absent
An Independent Chislehurst? Or, The Ballad of The War Memorial Crossing Or, Abstain, Abstain, Absent - A Lament "Chislehurst is a special...

John Hemming-Clark
Mar 3, 20223 min read


As the scout was pulled burning hot...
When I first became a scout leader I had a conversation with a neighbouring leader that went along the lines of... Malcolm: I gave a new...

John Hemming-Clark
Feb 24, 20221 min read


Sue Gray Report
Cameron: I say Johnson old chap, aren't you taking your school report home to ma and pa? Johnson: Fat chance of that old boy. Miss Gray...

John Hemming-Clark
Feb 5, 20221 min read


HE'S BACK - TODAY!
"The Further Adventures of Horace Horrise" with FREE calendar offer. The UK's funniest, liveliest and naughtiest young person with four...

John Hemming-Clark
Nov 1, 20211 min read


They don't make can openers like they used to. Or children.
Oh dear. Yesterday I threw out our next to useless (only) can opener. Today an unnamed individual decided to make fishcakes but first...

John Hemming-Clark
Oct 19, 20211 min read


The Syphoning Badge
Horace Horrise is back! Friday was another great scout meeting. John [Scout Leader] asked us last week what badges we would like to do...

John Hemming-Clark
Oct 4, 20212 min read
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John Hemming-Clark
Sep 6, 20211 min read



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Jun 11, 20210 min read


Before I was a scout leader I was a parent...
Before I was a scout leader I was a parent so I totally understand the (for now anonymous) mother who considered this, "Beaver badges...

John Hemming-Clark
Jun 9, 20211 min read
“I've had a lot of worries in my life..."
“I've had a lot of worries in my life, most of which never happened.” Mark Twain

John Hemming-Clark
Apr 15, 20211 min read


Suspended by The Scout Association
“I resent the idea that people would blame the messenger for the message, rather than looking at the content of the message itself.”...

John Hemming-Clark
Apr 1, 20211 min read


I resent the idea...
“I resent the idea that people would blame the messenger for the message, rather than looking at the content of the message itself.”...

John Hemming-Clark
Mar 28, 20211 min read


Make a Perpetual Calendar!
Here's a great activity that will ensure your young people will always know what date it is! You will need: Pen Scissors Tape Two printed...

John Hemming-Clark
Mar 11, 20211 min read


For all those uni. parents out there...
"Dirty plates don't wash themselves," Knows every mum and dad. But tell that to your uni. kid And they'll think you've gone well mad....

John Hemming-Clark
Feb 18, 20211 min read


ZOOM SCAVENGER HUNT
Friday 12th February A year ago was the last time we did a scavenger hunt. We were at the hut and Skip told us that we had to go out into...

John Hemming-Clark
Feb 15, 20213 min read



John Hemming-Clark
Feb 6, 20210 min read


LGBT+ History Month
Oh look, The Scout Association now has a Pride logo.

John Hemming-Clark
Feb 5, 20211 min read


Horace is a Scout
Continuing the series...Horace is a Scout. Do you have a "Charlie"? https://www.johnhemmingclark.com/horaceisascout

John Hemming-Clark
Jan 23, 20211 min read


Hope...
My only hope is in you.

John Hemming-Clark
Dec 20, 20201 min read



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Dec 17, 20200 min read
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