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ByJohn MayIf you’re one of the lucky 30,000 young people, or members of the adult international service team, who’ll be attending the next World Scout Jamboree in Japan, you’re probably already fundraising and you may even be getting to know your fellow Unit members. It isn’t too early to start preparing for the culture-shock of…
A meeting room with a view…
ByJohn MayJust occasionally I get to have meetings in amazing places. Today was one of those days. Here is a view from the top of London’s Gherkin building, due East towards the towers of Canary Wharf. London really is a great city.
Walking the wall. Day 1
ByJohn May33 years ago, five teenage Scouts did their DofE Gold expedition following Hadrian’s Wall and then heading into the Cheviots. I’ve just been rereading the log book I wrote at the time. This week, walking alone, I will be retracing our steps along the wall (though I’ll be sleeping in comfortable B&Bs rather than in…
A day of new resolutions
ByJohn MayThe last day of any Scout World Conference is always spent dealing with the very many resolutions that are created over the course of the week and today was no exception. I sat at the back of the conference hall and listened to our various delegations from around the world set the priorities for World…
Prevention is better than cure
ByJohn MayPrevention is better than cure for the young unemployed – an article for The Independent
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…

