Chris Bonington named as Cumbrian scout ambassador – BBC News

February 21st, 2012

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Chris Bonington named as Cumbrian scout ambassador
BBC News
Sir Chris Bonington has been named as an ambassador for The Scout Association in Cumbria. The mountaineer joins Carlisle MP John Stevenson and Carlisle construction company owner Fred Story as Cumbria scouts' third ambassador.

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Liberia Scout Association Gets New Leadership, New Commissioner Urges Support … – Liberian Daily Observer

February 20th, 2012

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Liberia Scout Association Gets New Leadership, New Commissioner Urges Support
Liberian Daily Observer
Accountant Moses F. Shellu has been appointed as the new Commissioner to head the Liberia Scouts Association (LSA), with statutory responsibility to supervise and revamp the inner workings of the Boy Scout and Girl Guide movements in the country.

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Environmental Education Programme teaches scouts to manage the environment – Brunei News, Brunei Headlines from Brunei fm

February 20th, 2012

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Environmental Education Programme teaches scouts to manage the environment
Brunei News, Brunei Headlines from Brunei fm
The Brunei Darussalam Scout Association recently held an Environmental Education Programme that took place at the Brunei Darussalam Scout Associations' Tree Planting Site, KM 12, Jalan Labi Liang, Kampong Sungai Mau, Mukim Bukit Sawat in the Belait

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3million of us checked secretly for crime past – Metro

February 19th, 2012

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3million of us checked secretly for crime past
Metro
Nearly 60000 were made by the Scout Association, while the extent to which councils used the system varied widely. Essex County Council made about 22000 and Wakefield Metropolitan Council 877. Campaign group Big Brother Watch, which released the data,
60000 carried out in 2011 by the Scout Association alone: CRB checks in need The Commentator
Essex County Council carried out 22000 CRB checks in a yearMaldon and Burnham Standard
Devon carries out 18000 background checksThis Is South Devon

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Community groups back Jubilee Lunch – The Press Association

February 18th, 2012

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Community groups back Jubilee Lunch
The Press Association
Groups including the Scout Association, Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland, Neighbourhood Watch, the National Federation of Women's Institutes, Age UK and Age Cymru are calling on their 15 million members to take to the streets for
'Don't forget elderly at jubilee' – charityThis is South Wales

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Scouting supporters reconnect

February 18th, 2012

Over 150 people gathered for our first ever event to bring together Scouting supporters.

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Devon carries out 18000 background checks – This Is South Devon

February 17th, 2012

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Devon carries out 18000 background checks
This Is South Devon
Almost 60000 checks were made by the Scout Association alone, making it one of the highest users. Devon County Council's total of 18686 checks put it 19th in a national table and was only surpassed by one other local authority, Essex, which made almost
60000 carried out in 2011 by the Scout Association alone: CRB checks in need The Commentator
3million of us checked secretly for crime pastMetro
Essex County Council carried out 22000 CRB checks in a yearMaldon and Burnham Standard
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Scouts hold 90th birthday bash – Melton Today

February 16th, 2012

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Scouts hold 90th birthday bash
Melton Today
The Scout Association provides adventurous activities and personal development opportunities for 400000 young people nationwide. During its 90th birthday, Scout leaders delved into the archives of Scouting years gone by and children got the chance to

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CRB vetting is completely out of control – and if you don’t believe me, ask … – Daily Mail

February 16th, 2012

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Daily Mail
CRB vetting is completely out of control – and if you don't believe me, ask
Daily Mail
A spokesman for the Scout Association explained, apparently with a straight face: 'The Duchess does not need to be CRB checked to undertake this occasional volunteering role but she has chosen to take it so that in future she might form part of the

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‘Little support’ for young victims of scout leader abuse – Weston & Somerset Mercury

February 16th, 2012

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Weston & Somerset Mercury
'Little support' for young victims of scout leader abuse
Weston & Somerset Mercury
A spokesman for the Scout Association said: “The association is aware of the conviction of Burland on a number of very serious charges. “It is a tragedy when an evil-minded adult abuses the trust placed in them as leaders. “Parents are entitled to

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