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ByJohn MayArriving in Katmandhu yesterday was as painless as it could possibly be. I was met by John Gully in the immigration hall, handed my passport over to his local agent – and my visa was organised before I could scarcely draw breath. My luggage, which I was rather worried might not have made…
Investing in Banbury’s next generation
ByJohn MayThere are moments in this role when you can feel something beginning to shift. Last week at Broughton Castle, I had the privilege of attending the launch of The Sun Fund – a bold, business-led initiative aimed at tackling youth disadvantage in Banbury and opening up real pathways into employment for young people. What struck…
The other side of Cape Town
ByJohn MayIt is a beautiful sunny afternoon in Cape Town. This morning I was able to visit the top of Table Mountain. The views from there, on a clear day like today, are amazing. The city stretches out beneath you to the bay. The sea shimmers. And Robben Island sits in the middle of the water,…
Mosaic
ByJohn MayToday, I spent the afternoon with this year’s participants in the Mosaic International Leadership Summit. This was part of a programme that aims to develop leadership skills, inspire thinking about global issues, and equip young people to become involved in their local communities. It lasts for 12 months, with 80 international delegates aged 25-35 taking…
On the campaign trail
ByJohn MayToday, colleagues at the Scout Association, through a series of letters and emails sent around the globe, announced that I am to be their candidate for election to the World Scout Committee. The election is to be held in July, in South Korea. World Scouting has been living through a number of challenges in the…
