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On behalf of all Scouts, we wish HRH Catherine, Princess of Wales a full and speedy recovery at this challenging time for her and her family. The Princess is an inspiration to our movement and a constant champion for young people. We are grateful for her continuing service.
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TRH The Prince and Princess of Wales with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis all lent a hand today at 3rd Upton for #TheBigHelpOut . Everyone got involved with renovating the Scouts meeting place and received their own #TheBigHelpOut badge.
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Wishing a very happy birthday to our Joint President, HRH The Princess of Wales from all Scouts.
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Over 150 @scouts aged 18-25 are supporting the crowds around Westminster today for the #Coronation .
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A very happy birthday to our Joint President, HRH The Princess of Wales. Thanks for all you do for Scouts!
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We’re absolutely chuffed to announce our new programme for 4 and 5 year olds, #SquirrelScouts . 200+ Squirrel Dreys will open this month across the UK, prioritising areas most affected by the pandemic. Find out more: #SkillsForLife
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We’re delighted to welcome TRH the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to @ClydeScouts as part of their visit to @COP26 . TRH will learn about what Scouts are doing to take action against climate change #PromiseToThePlanet #TogetherForOurPlanet
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Thank You to HM The Queen from all Scouts. Guidance is still available to Scouts holding meetings this week.
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As we commemorate 100 years of the #PoppyAppeal , HRH The Duchess Cambridge, Colonel Blum (a WWII Italy Star veteran), and Emily (a 10 year-old Cub Scout) talk about remembrance and what it means today, in a conversation between generations. @PoppyLegion @KensingtonPalace #RBL100
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This is Volunteers' Week and here's a special message from Chief Scout, @BearGrylls , for all our incredible volunteers, helping young people gain #SkillsForLife
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We’re deeply saddened by the death of Our Patron, HM The Queen. A dedicated supporter of Scouts, Her Majesty has been a peerless role model for our young people.  Our thoughts are with the Royal Family.
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A huge thank you to @KensingtonRoyal for joining @ClydeScouts in Glasgow today learning about what @worldscouting are doing to take action against climate change #PromiseToThePlanet #TogetherForOurPlanet
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Today is #WorldChildrensDay , a day to promote and celebrate children’s rights. At Scouts, everyone's welcome to join in and develop #SkillsForLife
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Scouts aged 18 - 25 years old from across the UK volunteered to support everyone in the queue paying their respects to HM Queen in London this week. They've done a wonderful job! 👏
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#InternationalWomensDay connects women and girls around the world, inspiring them to achieve their full potential. Volunteers, @ayeshakarimukyc and @LucyCoxScouts , chatted to us about their perspectives, experiences and achievements as women in Scouts.
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From running #TheBigHelpOut events in local areas to celebrating HM The King’s #Coronation , we want to say a massive thank you for your contribution to this historic weekend. Take a look at this video for some of the highlights.
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TRH the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge get to make their very own seed bombs with our Scouts and rewild part of the @AllyParkHub #PromiseToThePlanet #TogetherForOurPlanet
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We remember HM The Queen as a respected leader, a beloved monarch and Patron. She was truly a friend to Scouts everywhere. For seventy years, she has stood at our side, encouraging our volunteers and inspiring our young people to learn new skills, help others and shine brightly.
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Chief Scout @BearGrylls leads the mourning for our Patron HM The Queen with a tribute:
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Look who our Scouts bumped into in London while supporting the #Coronation ... only @katyperry 😄
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Well done to all Scouts who took part in the #TogetherAtChristmas Carol Service at Westminster Abbey, hosted by our Joint President, HRH The Princess of Wales, in memory of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Lisa was just one of the Cubs who met the Princess @KensingtonRoyal
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It was all hands on deck at 3rd Upton today. TRH The Prince and Princess of Wales with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis volunteered for #TheBigHelpOut . They lent a hand and got involved with all sorts of building work at the group's meeting place.
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We will remember them. #Remembrance
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Ahead of HM King’s official birthday this weekend, we’re excited to share that His Majesty King Charles III has been confirmed as our new Patron.
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We’re incredibly proud to unveil the King’s Scouts Award: the highest award available to Scouts. Find out how it was developed and why it recognises incredible service, commitment and #SkillsForLife .
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We join our Squirrel Dreys in wishing HRH The Duchess of Cambridge a very happy birthday today. @KensingtonRoyal
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Watch the Squirrel Scouts wish the Duchess of Cambridge a very Happy Birthday! @scouts
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We’re proud that 120 Scouts aged 18-25 from across the UK have volunteered to support everyone who’ll be paying their respects to HM Queen in London this week. Scouts have a long history of supporting the nation and serving our communities: we’re honoured to play our part.
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Very proud that Scouts are helping out at the Together at Christmas Carol service at Westminster Abbey lighting candles with HRH The Princess of Wales.
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A very special thank you from Chief Scout @Beargrylls to our Scout volunteers who have helped thousands of people throughout the Lying in State of HM The Queen.
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We’re so proud to receive HM The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Volunteering Award. The award recognises the difference our volunteers make to young people’s lives and the brilliant support Scouts gave communities throughout the pandemic. #PlatinumJubileeQAVS
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Chief Scout @Beargrylls tells @hellomag , ‘We are so proud to have The Duchess of Cambridge as a Joint President – when she wears her Scout scarf she shows her solidarity with 57 million young people worldwide.’
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Remembering our late Patron, HM Queen Elizabeth II one year on. Scouts continue to give thanks for her lifetime of service and bright example to us all.
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@largetrouser We are aware of the posts reported to us on our social media channels and we’ve raised it with the appropriate teams. We can confirm he is no longer a member of Scouts.
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HRH the Duchess of Cambridge completes a bicycle safety check and learns about how sustainable transport options can make a difference by reducing our carbon footprint #PromiseToThePlanet #TogetherForOurPlanet #COP26
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Huge congratulations to the young people who will be receiving their #QueenScoutAward at Windsor Castle today. These awards are given for outstanding personal achievement and service to their community. High fives all round!
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TRH the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have fun taking part in Scout activities in @AllyParkHub which hosted @ClydeScouts meetings throughout the various lockdowns in Glasgow. #PromiseToThePlanet #TogetherForOurPlanet
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TRH the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are greeted by the Lord Lieutenant, @SouthEastScouts Eddie O’Roukre and Scout Lewis Howe. Eddie looks after Scouting in Glasgow and Lewis is a #OneStepGreener Ambassador. #PromiseToThePlanet #TogetherForOurPlanet
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Chief Scout, @BearGrylls , will represent Scouts at State Funeral today and pay final respects to our Patron, HM The Queen.   Our thoughts are with the Royal Family.
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All 45,000 Scouts at the World Scout Jamboree came back together for the closing ceremony today in Seoul and enjoyed performances by some of the biggest K-pop bands. Here are our favourite snaps from the event 📸 #UK25WSJ
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We're very sorry to hear that Lord Michael Baden-Powell, 4th Baron Baden-Powell of Gilwell, has passed away. He was the grandson of the Founder of Scouting, Robert Baden-Powell and was a great friend and supporter of the Scout movement. Our thoughts are with his family.
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Our Scouts helping with #TheQueue this week spotted an opportunity to help even more people! We joined up with @felixprojectuk to collect food wastage and get it to where it's needed.
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Windsor was a fantastic day of celebration. Take a look back on this special day by reading the stories of three inspirational, award-winning Scouts.
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Huge congratulations to former Cub Scout and now @England Manager, Gareth Southgate (pictured here with Chief Scout @BearGrylls ), and the whole England football team on reaching the finals of #Euros2021 ! #ENG #ThreeLions
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Our Squirrel Dreys for 4–6-year-olds support the crucial early years and help our youngest members learn the skills they need for life. Volunteer with Scouts and make all the difference to young lives.
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Today, we're launching our new #ShapingUs campaign to highlight the importance of early childhood. Watch this video to find out how and why our early childhood shapes the adults we become.
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We’re so proud that our Scout volunteers were in London to support the public for the #Coronation of HM The King today.
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So proud that Chief Scout, @BearGrylls has lit a Platinum Jubilee beacon at the Beacon Oak in Wiltshire. He’s celebrating HM The Queen’s 70 years as our monarch and Patron with 1st Wilton Scouts who lit a beacon on the same spot in 1952 when the she ascended to the throne. #HM70
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We were pleased to welcome the Prime Minister of the UK @RishiSunak to the 18th Inverness Sea Scout Group last night, where he met local scouts, volunteers and showed off some excellent marshmallow toasting skills!
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Yesterday, 50 Explorer Scouts were invited to the #Coronation at St. Margaret’s Church, Westminster Abbey. They were some of the first people to see the newly crowned King. We’re sure it’s a moment they’ll always remember!
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Eddie O’Rourke, @SouthEastScouts District Commissioner, shares the concept of the forest of promises to show that young people are ready and willing to play a part in the legacy of #COP26 , shaping a sustainable future. #PromiseToThePlanet #TogetherForOurPlanet
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Scouts condemns the abhorrent racist abuse aimed at England players after last night's Euro Finals. All the players showed great leadership and resilience. As Scouts we stand together against racism: we have a duty to care for our community and show kindness, always. 1/3
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TRH the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge join @SouthEastScouts learning about sustainable food sources and make their own planet friendly #COP26 burgers #PromiseToThePlanet #TogetherForOurPlanet
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We’re delighted to announce Ayesha Karim as our new UK Youth Commissioner. She’ll be taking over from our current UKYC, Ollie Wood, in September. Find out more about Ayesha in our news story.
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Our Ambassadors supporting our amazing Queen's Scout Awardees and meeting young people at Windsor today.
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Congrats to Scout, Max Woosey for winning The Spirit of Adventure Award at the Pride of Britain Awards 2021. Max camped out for over 500 nights to raise over £640,000 for North Devon Hospice. And he's one of The Chief Scout’s Unsung Heroes. #SkillsForLife
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Honoured to receive this incredibly kind message from our Patron, HM The Queen, today, as we launch #SquirrelScouts .
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Matt Hyde, Scouts CEO, share the latest update direct from South Korea on how UK Scouts are getting on with their new Jamboree programme in Seoul.
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Explorer Scouts Isaac and Yvan had the opportunity to interview the stars of @Disney and @PixarsLightyear : @ChrisEvans , @TaikaWaititi and Scouts Ambassador @astro_timpeake . #Lightyear
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Today we mark the 115th anniversary of the very first experimental Scout camp on Brownsea Island, Poole, Dorset in 1907.
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To celebrate Founders Day, we want you to RT this video and including the 3 words that best sum up Scouting for you. Make sure you include the hashtag #scoutingin3words !
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Our Chief Scout @BearGrylls and young people are speaking at #COP26 today about the urgency of protecting the only home any of us have.
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At Scouts, we look after each other. The bonds we build with one another are a big part of why we love what we do. 👩🏼‍🤝‍👩🏾👩🏽‍🤝‍👨🏼👨🏿‍🤝‍👨🏾 Who never fails to make you smile? #InternationalFriendshipDay
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Thank you to our Chief Scout and Scout Ambassadors at Windsor Castle celebrating our King's and Queen's Scouts, and award recipients.
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Volunteering at Scouts isn’t just about changing young people’s lives. It’s about doing something that’s #GoodForYou too. Good for your health and happiness, good for developing skills, and good for making friends. Find your local volunteering opportunity:
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Today we’re celebrating the #Coronation of HM King Charles III. It’s an opportunity for us all to reflect on service to others, which is a key part of our Promise and values.
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We will remember them.
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Happy Founder's Day! Let's celebrate 'The pretty random life of Robert Baden-Powell'! #HappyBirthdayBP
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Happy birthday to our Chief Scout, @BearGrylls - one of our true shining lights.
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Beavers, Cubs and Scouts lent a hand by lighting candles at HRH The Princess of Wales' 2023 Together at Christmas carol service. Read more about it here: You can watch the service tonight on @ITV at 7:45pm. @KensingtonRoyal @Earlychildhood
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Chief Scout @BearGrylls invites you to join #TheBigHelpOut on Monday 8 May, a national day of volunteering as part of the coronation weekend. We want to inspire a new generation of volunteers to make a real difference in our communities. Visit for more.
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Join Chief Scout @BearGrylls and plant a Tree for the Jubilee with your Scouts to create a green legacy for HM The Queen’s @QGCanopy . Apply for trees today with @WoodlandTrust and please remember to tell us how many trees you plant #MH70 #PlatinumJubilee
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Huge congratulations to Scout Ambassador, @helenglovergb ! She’s the first ever mum to represent Team GB as a British Rowing athlete for the Tokyo Olympics, alongside the brilliant Dr Polly Swann 🎉 Congrats, Helen!
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A message from Chief Scout, @BearGrylls this Remembrance Sunday. We’re proud to honour those who serve, and have served around the world, and who continue to support our communities. We will remember them. #Remembrance
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Chief Scout, @BearGrylls , has written to the National Organisation of the Scouts of Ukraine showing our solidarity, and extending the hand of friendship and support and assured them that they are not alone in this crisis.
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On behalf of Scouts, we send a message of solidarity and support to all those in Ukraine. We believe in kindness, care and respect for all. Know that we admire your resilience and courage and send our prayers for a de-escalation of the crisis and a peaceful resolution. 🙏🏻
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Explorer Scout Elishka at Buckingham Palace for the lighting of the Tree of Trees by the Duke of Cambridge this evening. #HM70
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A very happy 98th birthday to Sir David Attenborough (a proud Scout!)
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Today we launch our official Memorial Badge for our late Patron, HM The Queen. It can be worn on uniform by young people and adult volunteers in Scouts for three months. For further guidance, please visit our website.
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This Founder’s Day, we’re saying a massive THANK YOU to every single one of our volunteers. Whether you help out behind the scenes, run meetings weekly or lend a hand when you can, you make all the difference to our young people. #SkillsForLife
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Great news! Bear Grylls is staying on as Chief Scout until 2018! #congratsbear http://t.co/QAtSOcxsQ6
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Snow scene at Gilwell Park this week. ❄️
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Happy New Year! 🎉
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New Scouts make Promise to the King after Queen’s death. “To hear those Scouts making their promise to the King today is quite a special moment. It’s a change for us.”
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As #ThankYouDay draws to a close - here's a message from a few of our Ambassadors @beargrylls @astro_timpeake @dwaynefields @elliesimmonds1 @SarayKhumalo @Meg_Hine @Ed_Stafford to say to our amazing volunteers - #ThankYou for all you've done for Scouting.
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Join the fight for a brighter future – we’ve made a #PromiseToThePlanet against climate change and we’re asking you to do the same. @BearGrylls will be at the UN’s @COP26 with fellow Scouts to make our leaders listen. Stand with us:
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On behalf of all Scouts, we wish HM The King a full and speedy recovery. The King’s Scout Award is the highest achievement for young people in Scouts and we thank The King for his continued inspiration and example of service.
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Today we announce that over 420,000 young people are taking part in Scouts across the UK and British Scouting overseas –our biggest youth membership growth for 80 years.
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So proud that Cub Scout, Emily, represented Scouts at HRH The Duchess of Cambridge’s carol concert at Westminster Abbey. Earlier this year, Emily took part in a special remembrance conversation with our Joint President and a WWII veteran, Colonel Blum
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Leadership, resilience, problem solving, and teamwork. Just some of the skills for life you develop at Scouts. #skillsforlife
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TRH Duke and Duchess of Cambridge met Scout and #OneStepGreener Ambassador, Lewis Howe, in Glasgow yesterday. Together with his Scout group, they had lots of fun showing TRH what Scouts are doing to take action against climate change. #PromiseToThePlanet #TogetherForOurPlanet
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Together we can do much. So proud to be named Charity of the Year in the #CharityTimesAwards 2022.
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Wishing our Patron, The Queen, happiness and good health as she celebrates her 96th birthday today.
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We're so proud of our 120 young people helping the public pay their respects at HM The Queen's Lying-in-State. Take a look at our news story to see what they have been up to.
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We treat it with respect and wear it with pride. #SkillsForLife
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Thanks so much @BobBlackman for so passionately raising the launch of #SquirrelScouts at Prime Minister’s Questions today, and to PM @BorisJohnson for your kind words about the benefits of Scouts and uniformed organisations. We are very excited! #PMQs
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You never know what’s going on in people’s lives before, during and after Scouts, even if they’re showing a smile. This #WorldMentalHealth day, we're asking everyone to always be kind. Try our activity, Blocks with feelings, to start the conversation:
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Today is #ThankYouDay and together with our Chief Scout, @BearGrylls , we want to say thank you to our incredible volunteers who make our communities a whole lot better. It's time to share your own thank yous. Tell us who you're thanking today.
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. @louistheroux interviews Chief Scout @BearGrylls as he visits a Scout group in south London. Watch on BBC 2 tomorrow night, 15 November at 9pm.
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UK Scouts are transferring our young people and adult volunteers from the World Scout Jamboree site to Seoul over the next two days to alleviate pressure on the site. We will continue the Jamboree experience in Seoul, follow the link for updates:
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Congratulations to @KieronMoir , Scout Leader who was Vice Chair of the UK Board of Trustees during the pandemic, and many other volunteers being recognised for their service to young people in the New Years honours list.
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