Category Archives: Scouting
Corrie Drew and the case of Baden-Powell’s statue in Poole
Baden-Powell was a remarkable but flawed man who not only founded a global youth movement, but demonstrated homophobia at a time when homosexuality was illegal, and was an active member of the colonial forces at a time when our entire … Continue reading
Secrets of Fire: how to make cheap and easy firelighters out of household materials
I’ve been doing a lot of work on teaching fire over the last few years, and over time I’ve developed what I think is a vast improvement on current homemade firelighting technology. I’m sure you’ve seen cotton balls and make-up … Continue reading
How to Build a ‘Spider Web’ Obstacle Course with String and Jingle Bells.
As many of you know, I volunteer as a Scout Leader, and as most of you suspect, I pride myself on bringing new ideas to the role. I’ve held back on showing off some of my niftier ideas for far … Continue reading
About those ‘secret fire ceremonies’…
Well, I managed to keep that secret for over two years, but the jig was up this morning after one of the lads started tweeting at me last night. [No harm done, mate. It was bound to happen sooner or … Continue reading
