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ByJohn MayI wrote this article recently to help young people who have recently achieved their Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, as part of our #WorldReady campaign. But I think it’s equally applicable to folks who’ve gained recognition in other ways… So you’ve achieved your Award. Congratulations! It’s a real mark of achievement, recognised internationally, and worth…
Opening Ceremony
ByJohn MayThe opening ceremony had been billed as starting at 9:00am. Everyone had got up really early, had packed their tents and put all their luggage on army lorries, ready to transport them to their various expedition centres. The Europeans, at least, were seated in the main arena at 8:30am as requested. I began to realise…
Donald Trump and the Boy Scouts
ByJohn MayOn Monday evening, the President of the United States of America visited the National Jamboree of the country’s Boy Scouts. In making the visit, he was by no means the first one to do so and he won’t be the last. The President of the United States of America has been the “honorary president” of…
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A question of politics
ByJohn MayIt has the makings of an iconic and historic photograph. Lucie, a young Scout from the Czech Republic, squares up to a demonstrator at a march organized by the far-right. The spirit of youth; an unspoken commitment to peace; hope for the future. It’s perfect. Except for one thing. Enshrined within the constitution of…
Business system definitions
ByJohn MayJust found these buzzing around the internet,(with thanks to my friend Boz for pointing me to them)… I know they defer to outrageous national stereotypes, but I do think they’re funny. I suspect the original list was put together by an Australian! SOCIALISM You have 2 cows. You give one to your neighbour…

