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ByJohn MayI was absolutely delighted to accept the invitation from the World Organization of the Scout Movement to be one of the keynote speakers at their inaugural education congress. The slides and some of my speaking notes are available for download by clicking here: WOSM Congress
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ByJohn MayI am not a member of any political party. That feels worth saying at the outset. For many years, I belonged to the party I had followed since I was a student. It helped shape my political instincts and gave expression to many of the values I still hold. But in time I resigned my…
Celebrating Philippine Independence Day in Oxfordshire
ByJohn MayIt was a great pleasure to represent the Lord-Lieutenant at this year’s Philippine Independence Day celebrations at the Kassam Stadium. From the moment I arrived, it was clear that this was far more than a national celebration. It was a joyful expression of community, culture and heritage, bringing together people of all ages to celebrate…
July’s Shrieval newsletter
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A busy day
ByJohn MayI have spent most of the day talking to people about what I would hope to do if elected to the World Scout Committee. This included a hustings session held in an area of the conference centre where the air conditioning was less than efficient. My shirt ended up sticking to me in a rather…
Elected… (!)
ByJohn MayThe beginning of the day was fairly nerve racking, but the result of the vote, announced just before lunch, was tremendous. I am to serve on the World Scout Committee for a period of six years. Thanks to everyone who has written over the past few months in support of my candidature – and to…
