Hello everyone, Im quite new to scouting and currently assisting with
both cubs and scouts in Plymouth. I have yet to be invested, my CRB
has yet to come back and my application is currently with our local
district commisioner. Things seem to be moving very slowly at the
moment, but I am enjoying every minute. I plan to train as an ASL
and occationally help out as an ACL. 9th and 21st are going for a 2
hour hike this thursday so im looking forward to that.

John / Kaa

Following from te discussion on another thread about rules on where people
can sew badges...
I guess I'm a bit of free spirit as regards scouting...
and i have been 30 years in a district that feels like the back of beyond
where the writ of POR hardly seems to rule and we tend work on the premis
that 'if it feels good and gives kids and safe and exciting time then do
it'!

So, I wonder if there are 3 kinds of rules in scouting:
1. Things that are the law of the land and things that deal with child
safety;
Child protection, drugs, sex and alcohol, insurance issues, Health...