How Scouts became cool again - a positive news story from the UK

[Pint 23]

not very often this happens - some possitive stuff about Scouting in the media

 

The Gaurdian ( UK national newspaper )"How Scouts became cool again "

http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2010/apr/19/scout-association

 

The Express (UK national newspaper ) "TEENAGERS RUSH TO JOIN SCOUTS "

http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/170056/Teenagers-rush-to-join-Scouts

 

The Daily mail ( UK national newspaper )

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1267093/Scouts-biggest-membership-surge-decade.html?ITO=1490

 

 

BBC "Scout level rise biggest in 38 years"

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8628871.stm

 

More here

http://www.scouts.org.uk/media/

 

[sailingpj 18]

That's awesome, if only the Sea Scouts were doing as well. I think a thorough look through of the Sea Scout program would do wonders for it, especially the manual.

[NC Scouter 11]

Does anybody on these forums know if Bear Grylls might be scheduled to make an appearance at this year's National Jamboree?

[jhankins 10]

I hope Bear will come to the National Jambo! We could use a shot in the arm from someone like him.

 

I put in a request last year for our Council's 100th birthday event, but it was way too expensive for our budget.

[frank10 12]

jhankins: I heard he was thinking about it but had a problem with the food (grin).

[jhankins 10]

Maybe we should have bugs on the menu??

[emb021 16]

Maybe we need to bring back the position of Chief Scout and put someone high profile in that position, like Eagle Scout Mike Rowe???

[sailingpj 18]

Getting Mike Rowe involved would be awesome.

[jhankins 10]

Mike Rowe or Steve Holcomb!

[Chug 10]

When is your National Jamboree?

 

I know that Bear is visiting our county in October, Mrs Chug has said she's definitely taking her Beaver Colony along.

[sailingpj 18]

Our jamboree is July 26 - August 4th.

[Chug 10]

That doesn't clash with Gilwell 24, so it might be worth asking the SA if he's available.