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<title>The UK Scout Association's feed of Wayne Bulpitt - UK Chief Commissioner blog</title>
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<title><![CDATA[Getting to know Manchester]]></title>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Wayne learns more about the three Manchester Scout Counties and how we can help to develop Scouting opportunities there.]]></description>
<link>http://www.scouts.org.uk/ccblog/213/getting-to-know-manchester</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Big weekend]]></title>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA['Not arrogant, just better.' This strap-line for the Mungo Park Scout Unit, Preston District, sums up my busy three days in West Lancashire, West Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire.]]></description>
<link>http://www.scouts.org.uk/ccblog/212/big-weekend</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Immensely proud moments]]></title>
<pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Whilst the highlight of Wayne's week was undoubtedly the annual Windsor parade and service, before then he had a very full week with meetings, catching up with the website consultants and a full days meeting of the Operations Committee discussing...]]></description>
<link>http://www.scouts.org.uk/ccblog/211/immensely-proud-moments</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Moving on together]]></title>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The theme for Wayne's weekend has been working together, whether in a new District, with two neighbouring Districts or making new volunteers feel welcome and supported.]]></description>
<link>http://www.scouts.org.uk/ccblog/210/moving-on-together</link>
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<title><![CDATA[What does camping have to do with boosting CV points?]]></title>
<pubDate>Sat, 21 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Youth unemployment is undoubtedly one of the challenges of our time - we can play our part in equipping young people to overcome it. Not just because we want to do our best - but so they can too.]]></description>
<link>http://www.scouts.org.uk/ccblog/208/what-does-camping-have-to-do-with-boosting-cv-points</link>
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<title><![CDATA[What does camping have to do with boosting CV points?]]></title>
<pubDate>Sat, 21 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Youth unemployment is undoubtedly one of the challenges of our time - we can play our part in equipping young people to overcome it. Not just because we want to do our best - but so they can too.]]></description>
<link>http://www.scouts.org.uk/ccblog/209/what-does-camping-have-to-do-with-boosting-cv-points</link>
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<title><![CDATA[16,408 reasons to be cheerful]]></title>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With total membership going above 525,300 and some stunning increases in the number of Explorer Scouts (teenagers) and especially young leaders the past 12 months has been another great one for Scouting in the UK. Thank you.]]></description>
<link>http://www.scouts.org.uk/ccblog/207/16408-reasons-to-be-cheerful</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Inclusion and challenging perceptions]]></title>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Wayne ponders on some of the comments made in response to the recent media coverage following our very successful launch of a new clothing range designed for Muslim girls and others in the movement, and what these mean about us. ]]></description>
<link>http://www.scouts.org.uk/ccblog/206/inclusion-and-challenging-perceptions</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Spreading the word]]></title>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[No surprise that a theme of Wayne's last week was volunteering, and some very creative recruiting techniques at a careers fair provided quite a talking point in the local community.
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<link>http://www.scouts.org.uk/ccblog/205/spreading-the-word</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Developing partnerships and building awareness]]></title>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A full 8 days on the road including Dublin, London and Edinburgh led to a rather full-on Scouting week for Wayne with a multitude of meetings.]]></description>
<link>http://www.scouts.org.uk/ccblog/204/developing-partnerships-and-building-awareness</link>
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<title><![CDATA[National Citizenship Service, Scouting and more]]></title>
<pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Meetings this week were more outward looking including the heads of St John, an adviser to the Government on the National Citizenship Service and finishing by joining the County Commissioners of South West England Region for their regular meeting.]]></description>
<link>http://www.scouts.org.uk/ccblog/203/national-citizenship-service-scouting-and-more</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Joining up the dots]]></title>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Speaking at the latest DC induction day at Gilwell Park Wayne took the opportunity to explain how elements of our central strategy all come together.]]></description>
<link>http://www.scouts.org.uk/ccblog/202/joining-up-the-dots</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Moving forward]]></title>
<pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Sometimes you look back at your diary and wonder how you managed to cram so much in. A combination of things last week meant that it was just one of those weeks...]]></description>
<link>http://www.scouts.org.uk/ccblog/201/moving-forward</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Founder's Day and beyond]]></title>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A rather a 'full on' week, made even more challenging with Guernsey airspace closed for two and a half days from Thursday due to fog. Like all good Scouts, Wayne was undaunted and adapted his schedule...]]></description>
<link>http://www.scouts.org.uk/ccblog/200/founders-day-and-beyond</link>
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<title><![CDATA[If only we knew where the skills we learn could lead us]]></title>
<pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[After a couple of days at Gilwell during the week Wayne caught up with former Scout, Phil Packer, whilst he was in Guernsey as part of his BRIT 2012 Challenge, in which he is travelling around the UK raising awareness of his charity.]]></description>
<link>http://www.scouts.org.uk/ccblog/199/if-only-we-knew-where-the-skills-we-learn-could-lead-us</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Great recognition for Scouting in Scotland]]></title>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Joining Scouts Scotland for their annual Scottish Scout Burns Supper was a great opportunity to enjoy some warm hospitality and get up to speed on why Scouting in Scotland is thriving and is now formally recognised by schools.]]></description>
<link>http://www.scouts.org.uk/ccblog/198/great-recognition-for-scouting-in-scotland</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Growing inner-city Scouting: no myth...]]></title>
<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Wayne visits Greater London North Region to talk to them about their successes in recent times]]></description>
<link>http://www.scouts.org.uk/ccblog/197/growing-innercity-scouting-no-myth</link>
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<title><![CDATA[What it's all about]]></title>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Wayne takes time in another hectic week to pick up on some of the feedback he's had concerning recent blogs]]></description>
<link>http://www.scouts.org.uk/ccblog/196/what-its-all-about</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Improving awareness]]></title>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Continuing to work through his papers for an upcoming meeting, Wayne asks how we can improve awareness of what we do and also reflects on the benefit of getting others to help us recruit volunteers...]]></description>
<link>http://www.scouts.org.uk/ccblog/195/improving-awareness</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Awards for all]]></title>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Wayne reflects on the adult good service awards scheme, highlights some anomalies and ponders on innovative ideas to improve...]]></description>
<link>http://www.scouts.org.uk/ccblog/194/awards-for-all</link>
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