Gilwell 24 2017

Gilwell 24 is a unique event starting at 9am on the Saturday Morning and ending 24 hours later at 9am on the Sunday. During the 24 hours there are non-stop activities including; Climbing, Discos, a Ninja Warrior course, Zip Lines, 3G Swing…. the list goes on and on… While at Gilwell, I helped out the ...

Kandersteg 2015

Kandersteg 2015
During the Summer of 2015, 4th Golcar returned to Kandersteg International Scout Centre (KISC) for 10 amazing days full of fun and adventure. I worked on creating media content during the event which included both photography, video and even a radio interview. Together with a few other leaders we captured the event with the help ...

What’s going on?

Well, I’ve realised it’s been quite a while since I last updated my blog over here. May 2015 was my last post about Big Camp, and before then April 2014! It’s been very busy, with changes both in Scouting and at Work. Work: In September 2014, I moved to our Head Office in Leeds, where ...

Volunteering… sometimes it just makes you feel excited, valued and proud! 5

I’ve been volunteering in Scouting for nearly 13 years! (nearly 9 as an adult and 4 years as a young leader). Scouting has given me many things, from life changing experiences to learning new skills, who I am, is all down to Scouting! However, nothing prepared me for what happened last weekend. Sitting, waiting, praying the ...

Project: Together we can change lives! 1

Scouting is a charity, all the leaders are volunteers, volunteers who commit a huge amount of time to helping young people get the most of out life. 4th Golcar provides fun and adventure to over 200 young people each and every week, but a lack of adult support was a growing concern for both the ...

Is this real? 1

Is this real?
One of my photos from 2010 when 4th Golcar Scout Group visited Kandersteg International Scout Centre in Switzerland. Even though I know there has been no editing on this photo, it still doesn’t look real! What do you think?