So, I’ve set the ‘out of office’ email, found the tent, mown the lawn and bought a new sleeping bag. No, not to prepare myself for the Harry Potter queue, but because from Sunday I’ll be helping to run the 21st World Scout Jamboree.
This morning, in just a few minutes time, at 8:15am, Hiroshima and Nagasaki will fall silent as tens of thousands of people pay tribute to the victims and survivors of the world’s first atomic bombs. In both cities will be young representatives of almost every nation in the world – Scouts, participating in the 23rd…
There is much talk in the UK at the moment (and has been since the last election) about the creation of a National Citizenship Service for young people. Kenya got there first, nearly 50 years ago. Kenya’s National Youth Service was established on September 1st 1964, through an Act of Parliament. It was charged with…
Last thing on Sunday evening, I had the pleasure of joining Radley College for the opening concert of its splendid new Music School – a wonderful way to end the weekend. It was a memorable occasion, with HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh attending as guest of honour and unveiling a suitably elegant plaque to mark…
This is from Buzzfeed. And I think it’s excellent… 1. “London prices” – Rip-off prices. 2. “Sorry” – I’m not sorry. 3. “Sorry” – You have just trodden on my foot, and I loathe you with every fibre of my being. 4. “Excuse me” – You have paused momentarily at the ticket barrier and I…
Today’s correspondent is Clark: Well, it’s my birthday. I woke after a great sleep and dozed in bed until Sam knocked on the door, saying that the porters were all ready and wanting our bags. Everyone screamed, “Happy Birthday” to me as we headed across the street for an amazing breakfast of hot chocolate,…
The UK Scouts have launched an historic consultation. Amongst other things they are considering whether or not to introduce a version of the Scout Promise for those who feel uncomfortable promising to do their duty to (or in the case of very young children, to love) God, Allah or their Dharma, as doing so…
