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In this episode we speak to Charlotte and Jamie the creators of Pawprint Badges. Learning about how the business started, how they met and how they are coping with the 'new normal'. To find out more about Pawprint badges you can on their website,  and on social media https://pawprintfamily.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PawprintFamily https://twitter.com/PawprintFamily https://twitter.com/PawprintFamily https://www.pinterest.co.uk/PawprintFamily/

This week we talk to Tim Kidd, the UK Chief Commissioner. thanks to the power of Skype during lock down. Hearing stories from his time as a scout, and some of the amazing lesson learnt over the years. And we find out what Tim's favorite knot is! Don't forget to rate review and subscribe! 

I've known Fran a very (very) long time, through my own time at Secondary school, but it wasn't until recently I discovered that Fran Was a Girl Guide, Air Scout and member of the Scout band. We talk all things Scouting, growing up in a small village, and how Scouting influenced Fran's own life.  

Oh and Happy St. George's Day!

Tony is part of the inclusion team at WOSM, and has helped to bring some amazing projects together like last weekends Joti Online! So lovely to talk to him, and gain more insight into what inclusion really means. You can follow his work on twitter @TonyMaloneUK and his painting tutorials and are can be found at https://www.facebook.com/TonyMaloneUK/

This week we hear from Kester Sharpe, Deputy UK commissioner at Scouts UK. We talk all thing scouting, life and how to find the balance. Oh and what its like to have a team UK role. YOu can find Kester on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pg/kestersharpeUK and Twitter @KesterSharpe 

Don't forget to check out the Great indoors pack https://www.scouts.org.uk/the-great-indoors/ and use the #ScoutIn

This week we are talking Scouting and Mental Health with Jay Thompson. As a Mental Health Nurse and Scouter it’s a great insight into important our Mental Health as volunteers is. You can find more information about Mental Health Building Block on https://mentalhealthbuildingblocks.co.uk/@mentalhealthbb https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthBuildingBlocks/as well as training and some of the other example mentioned on the episode.

This week we hear from Mark from Big Man in the Woods whilst he is out and about at the NEC Caravan show! You can follow Mark here on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Bigmaninthewoods/ on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/bigmaninthewoodsuk and instagram https://www.instagram.com/big_man_in_the_woods_/ and website http://www.bigmaninthewoods.co.uk/

This week I'm joined by Mie, a Scout leader from Bellahoj in Denmark. Hearing all about the differences and similarities within Danish Scouting in Bellahoj. You can check out more of what her group gets up to on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/b21b.dk, thier website https://b21b.dk/ and instagram https://www.instagram.com/b21bspejd/ 

This episode we hear from two Barking and Dagenham Network members George andd Tom, who have been camping together before they reached their first birthdays. Over 18 years of stories and experiences this is not an episode to be missed.

And we are back! Happy New Year to you all. We are kicking of Series 2 with an awesome interview with Charlie Mackenzie, a District Youth Commissioner and Akela. With a wealth or international experience to share, and the first to ask our next guest a question in ‘Be Prepared’ this is not one to be missed!