We know that lockdown is tough. Young people are missing school, work, and celebrations, and they’re being separated from loved ones too. Despite this, Scouts have said that they want to take practical, hands on action to create a better tomorrow for everyone. They told us that…
Come Dine with Me
Compete with friends for the title of… top ‘Social Distancing’ chef! You might not have Dave Lamb’s tongue in cheek narrative but why not sit down to common meal with some friends remotely of ‘course’… Plan: Huck up with a…
Big Man in the Woods
Check out this great YouTube channel by Mark, a Scout Leader in London. He has lots of reflections on scouting, along with loads of skills, tips and ideas to help you in Scouting! https://www.youtube.com/user/bigmaninthewoodsuk/featured
VE Day Bunting
Record what you have been up to for VE Day, by creating some bunting! Print out the attached template or make your own A4 size if cant use the template Decorate the template and let us know how they have celebrated…
Virtual Coffee Break
…you’re allowed tea too! Plan: Message your friends and schedule some times. Think about the size of your group gatherings and also about 1:1 accountability. Choose a chat provider such as Google Hangouts, FaceTime, Skype, or Zoom video conferencing. Do:…
9 ways to deal with stress
Things are pretty stressful at the moment. There are the obvious health fears, work’s become a worry (had anyone ever heard the word ‘furlough’ before this week?), news updates are almost constant, and on top of that, most families are…
Gear Repair
Become the ultimate Quartermaster! Has the zip in your tent failed, leaving you exposed to the night time hordes of mosquitoes? Has your rain jacket ever caught on a rock and torn open? Have you ever had a camp stove…
Desktop Zen Garden
Time to chill! As young adults, you generally spend a bit more time sitting indoors at desks than participants in younger Sections especially currently. Unfortunately, this can have negative effects on one’s physical and mental wellbeing. One way to bring…
