Big Man in the Woods

Scouting is such a great way to spend summer camp, but sometimes it can be hard to remember all of the great experiences. That's where a camping journal comes in!   Writing down your scouting adventures in a camping journal can help you to remember all of the great memories you have from your camping trips. Not only will a camping journal keep you organised and help you to stay in touch with...

Scouting is such a great way to spend summer camp, but sometimes it can be hard to remember all of the great experiences. That's where a camping journal comes in!   Writing down your scouting adventures in a camping journal can help you to remember all of the great memories you have from your camping trips. Not only will a camping journal keep you organised and help you to stay in touch with...

In this Podcast, I'm going to answer the Top 10 questions about scout s that everyone is Google searching. From What is the Fleur De Lis  to The Vatician City to the Late Great Queen Elisabeth II, these are the questions that are on everyone's mind!  I've collected some of the most popular questions about scouts and we're going to answer them in this Podcast. So don't wait any longer, ta...

In this Podcast, I'll take a closer look at the difference between The Boys Brigade and Scouts, two of the UK's most popular youth organizations.   I'll explain what each organization does, and explore the benefits of joining one over the other. By the end of this Podcast, you'll have a better understanding of what each organization has to offer, and which is the right fit for you.

In this video, I'll show you how to use Young Leaders to unlock their potential and get the best out of them for   the Leaders and your Section.  By engaging and working with Young Leaders, you can develop the skills and knowledge needed to be an effective leader in the future. I'll share with you the key ways to get started and how to make the most of this valuable resource. So wha...

In this Podcast, I'm discussing the importance of THINKING about your Photos or Posts before you post them online. There are a LOT of keyboard warriors online, and these are fellow Scout Leaders who don't mind publically ripping into your innocent Post about asking what you thought was a sensible Question.    I really want Scout Leaders to be more kind and respectfull to each other, befo...

In this Podcast, I'll show you how to welcome new Young people into your section without making a huge deal out of it. By following these simple steps, you'll make sure that everyone is comfortable and having a good time.   This is an important Podcast to listen to if you're responsible for welcoming new Young people into your section. By following these steps, you'll make sure that everyone...

Do we need to update our classic campfire songs using modern tunes? In this Podcast, I'll take a look at some of the popular TikTok songs that could be used to update old campfire songs.   If you're looking for some new campfire songs to enjoy with your Scout Group, then check out this Podcast! I'll bring you some of the best modern tunes that could be used to update some of your favorite cam...

Here's 15 Facts about Lord Robert Baden Powell   Such as did you know there was a Rumour going around during World War 1 that BP was a SPY ....James Bond!!!

Reunion is an event that happens every year on the first full weekend in September (the Friday must be in September).   It was established to mark the occasion of the first Wood Badge course in 1919, enabling Wood Badge holders from across the world to come together as the 1st Gilwell Park Scout Group.    The event is now in its 89th year and has run since 1921 every year (except fo...

n the early days of the Scout Movement in Great Britain, the Scout scarf used to be tied in a loose knot at the neck and naturally became very creased.    However, it was known that the Americans were experimenting by using a ring made from bone, rope or wood to keep their scarves together.   Bill Shankley, the one of two permanent camp site employees at Gilwell Park, found out abou...

Why Do we have a Scout Law?  We say it every week at the Scout Hall but why do we say it?   Whats the meaning and purpose of it?    Do you remember it off by heart?   Well , I'm going to explain it to you in this Podcast

You might have noticed these wooden beads worn around a Scout Leaders neck on a piece of Leather. But what are they? What do they represent? is there a meaning to them? Well, in this Podcast, I’m going to explain to you What’s the point in these Wooden beads?

It does look weird when Scouts shake hands with their left hand, the 1st few times its rather awkward to remember to shake using your left hand.    So, what’s the point of the Left-Handed Handshake?   In this Podcast, I'll tell you a brief story about the origin and the purpose of the left handshake.

Why do Scouts make a Scout Salute with 3 fingers?

Arrowhead or fleur-de-lis, the origins of one of the worlds best known icons can be confusing.  The Scout symbol is one of the best known global “brands”.  As Scouting spread around the world so did the story of the iconic badges development.  Its name changes depending on the country with some preferring the name arrowhead to fleur-de-lis with its traditional royal connections; oth...

A question I get asked from time to time from people who are  not in Scouting  and thats Whats the point of Scouts wearing Scarfs or a Necker?   In this Podcast, I'll tel you a brief story about the origin and the purpose of the Scout Scarf.

We call the Cub Leader Akela & The Scout Leader Skip, but who is Akela and Skip?    More to the point WHY?!    Why don’t we just call Scout Leader's by the real names? In this vlog, I tell you the reasons why and the stories behide these traditional Scouting Names.