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FLAGS: continuing the good work…

Michael McFarland Campbell

As many will know, I was elected chairman of FLAGS, I’ve been outlining some of my thoughts on this election. It is important that all adult volunteers in Scouting feel valued and supported. We are looking at holding more weekend events in the coming year to assist with that support. It is my hope that some of these events will be able to introduce new skills and activities to members of FLAGS who are active leaders with Scouts up and down the country. This is one way in which we can actively support the youth section of our Movement. Read … Continue reading FLAGS: continuing the good work…

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Snow, Sunshine, and Scouts: part 1

Michael McFarland Campbell

Last weekend, I was away in Wales with Scouts. It was the first outdoor activity event run by FLAGS – Active Support Unit for Lesbians & Gays in Scouting which whilst not overly well attended, to put it mildly, did bring four of us together for some craic and some good exercise in Snowdonia. Being a Scouting event we were prepared for most eventualities.

I set off on foot to catch the bus to Belfast Central Station with Andrew. In the station, we waited until the barrier opened, I crossed beyond it, looked back – hoping to get a hug from him – but he was walking away… Turns out we were both nearly in tears: it was the first time we’ve been apart for quite some time, and certainly since our marriage just over a month previously.

The journey from Belfast to Dublin was uneventful, Continue reading “Snow, Sunshine, and Scouts: part 1”