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

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

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

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...

"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....

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...

Oh look, The Scout Association now has a Pride logo.

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

My only hope is in you.

Hiya! What a year - let me make it a bit more smiley! I have 1,000 copies of "Letters Home from Scout & Guide Camp" available for FREE,...

Dash into that shop, grab the stuff you need, go to the cashier who scans the items, wave your card on the reader, "No receipt needed...

I had a great day down in Brighton recently wandering around the North Lanes. I stopped off at an excellent cafe - Mange Tout - and...

"Yesterday was normal for yesterday, today is normal for today, tomorrow will be normal for tomorrow. It's not worse - just different,...

"Ten o'clock news dad?" Karen Horrise asked as she pressed the button on the remote that sent the dull red LED light in the corner of the...

Did you join in with the V E Day commemorations from your front lawn on Friday? Did you engage with your neighbours? With more time at my...

Apparently three weeks is how long it takes to get used to a new situation. In that time we go through five stages: denial, anger,...