The scout and guiding movements in the UK often come in for a bit of stick. The mocking sound of ‘Dib Dib Dib’ hangs in the air, as supposed grown-ups snigger behind their hands. But you speak to virtually anyone who has been involved in these groups; the overwhelming response is one of enthusiasm and

Joining the scouts will have been a right of passage for many dad’s back in their youth and now the same can be said for both our sons and daughters nowadays. The scout movement helps 400,000 young people in the UK enjoy new adventures in connecting with the outdoors and other young people. On the