This evening, I am probably more angry than I have ever been in my life. My mother turns 80 this year. She is active, feisty,…
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From when I was fourteen until I took my ‘A’ levels before leaving school, I was taught English by a teacher named Peter Despres. He…
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The UK Scout Association (The Scouts) has announced a new strategy today. And, along with the strategy, it’s announced a new corporate visual identity. The…
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The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year and so I had my arm twisted to join our supporters…
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People often say to me that I must have one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. They’re right. Today I began work by…
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Tonight I was chuffed to bits to have been able to welcome the latest intake of young international Scout volunteers to their staff induction training,…
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Looking at the news, I think it could safely be said that 2017 has been a troubled year globally. Trump. Terrorist attacks. The global refugee…
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A friend posted on my Facebook timeline the other day, “First you believe in Father Christmas; then you are Father Christmas; then you look like…
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A humbling experience, meeting young people at Wiltja Anangu Secondary College in Adelaide, South Australia, many of whom are Award participants. The Wiltja Secondary College…
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This morning I stood in silence at a village remembrance service. Tonight, my Facebook wall is full of pictures of those friends, many in Scout…
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