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BBC News
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Dwayne Fields: UK's chief scout aims to get young people outside
The UK's chief scout went from "spending every waking moment" outdoors in his native Jamaica as a child to feeling like his "independence was taken" when he moved to London. Dwayne Fields says he wants to help ensure all young people are able to enjoy the outdoors through the Scouts, particularly those in urban areas like the explorer and presenter took on the role as the ceremonial head of the UK's largest youth organisation from Bear Grylls last told BBC London he aims to champion the importance of outdoor skills and make the Scout movement "a family for absolutely anyone". Having moved to the UK at the age of six, Fields grew up in east and north said he faced difficulties adapting to life in his early years, particularly at school."I struggled in every aspect of school. I couldn't make friends. I struggled to read," he recalled. Fields attended his first Scouts meeting in Palmers Green, north London, when taken there by chance by his friend's mother. He said he was initially "terrified" but the promise to "make some friends" was the key for him going inside."I never thought I belonged anywhere until the moment I walked into that hut," he said. After moving from the area, Fields said he spent years "searching for what I had found in that Scout group, which was friendship, which was the chance to be myself".He said his youth in London was challenging having experienced street violence and homelessness. According to reports, he was stabbed twice when he was 19 after an altercation outside a 21, he says he had a gun pointed at him and only survived because the weapon jammed. In 2010, Fields went on an expedition to the North Pole - becoming the first black Briton to do so - and has since presented programmes for Channel 5, Disney+ and National was later invited by the Scouts to become an ambassador for the organisation and held the role for seven years before becoming chief scout. "If I can do something to say thank you, if I can do something to encourage more people to get involved, if I could do something to encourage more people to volunteer... then absolutely I will," he explorer said his main goal in the role was to "further the movement to get scouting in areas where it wasn't before". 'Told to stay inside' "I had lots of access to outdoor spaces," Fields said, reflecting on his early childhood in Jamaica. "If I wanted to swing, I'd climb that tree or throw a rope up over the tree, tie it, and you know, I was very hands on."I remember when I first came to the UK, it wasn't the same." The adventurer said he was "told to stay inside" and the natural world was "no longer accessible". As well as improving health, Fields said the outdoors could foster confidence and teamwork among young people."Many young people now don't necessarily see themselves as belonging in spaces like this," he added."This field, this forest, this woodland, this green space, this tree, these logs. They belong to you just as much as they belong to anyone else."
Boston Globe
01-08-2025
- Boston Globe
Today in History: America gets its MTV
In 1907, a week-long boys' camping event began on Brownsea Island in southern England, organized by Robert Baden-Powell; the event is now marked as the beginning of the Scout Movement. In 1936, Adolf Hitler presided over the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Berlin. Advertisement In 1944, an uprising broke out in Warsaw, Poland, against Nazi occupation; the revolt lasted two months before collapsing. In 1957, the United States and Canada announced they had agreed to create the North American Air Defense Command (NORAD). In 1966, Charles Joseph Whitman, 25, went on an armed rampage at the University of Texas in Austin that killed 14 people, most of whom were shot by Whitman while he was perched in the clock tower of the main campus building. In 1971, The Concert for Bangladesh, an all-star benefit organized by George Harrison of The Beatles and sitar player Ravi Shankar, was held at Madison Square Garden in New York. Advertisement In 1981, MTV began its American broadcast; the first music video aired on the new cable TV network was 'Video Killed the Radio Star,' by The Buggles. In 2001, Pro Bowl tackle Korey Stringer, 27, died of heat stroke, a day after collapsing at the Minnesota Vikings' training camp on the hottest day of the year. In 2004, the Ycuá Bolaños supermarket fire in Asuncion, Paraguay, killed more than 400 people. In 2007, the eight-lane Interstate 35W bridge, a major Minneapolis artery, collapsed into the Mississippi River during evening rush hour, killing 13 people. In 2014, a medical examiner ruled that a New York City police officer's chokehold caused the death of Eric Garner, whose videotaped arrest and final pleas of 'I can't breathe!' had sparked outrage. In 2023, former President Donald Trump was indicted by a federal grand jury on conspiracy and obstruction charges related to his alleged attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.
Chicago Tribune
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
Today in History: MTV begins its American broadcast
Today is Friday, Aug. 1, the 213th day of 2025. There are 152 days left in the year. Today in history: On August 1, 1981, MTV began its American broadcast; the first music video aired on the new cable TV network was 'Video Killed the Radio Star,' by The Buggles. Also on this date: In 1876, Colorado was admitted as the 38th state in the Union, less than a month after the US Centennial (earning it the nickname 'the Centennial State'). In 1907, a week-long boys' camping event began on Brownsea Island in southern England, organized by Robert Baden-Powell; the event is now marked as the beginning of the Scout Movement. In 1936, Adolf Hitler presided over the opening ceremonies of the Summer Olympics in Berlin . In 1944, an uprising broke out in Warsaw, Poland, against Nazi occupation; the revolt lasted two months before collapsing. In 1957, the United States and Canada announced they had agreed to create the North American Air Defense Command (NORAD). In 1966, Charles Joseph Whitman, 25, went on an armed rampage at the University of Texas in Austin that killed 14 people, most of whom were shot by Whitman while he was perched in the clock tower of the main campus building. In 1971, The Concert for Bangladesh, an all-star benefit organized by George Harrison of The Beatles and sitar player Ravi Shankar, was held at Madison Square Garden in New York. In 2001, Pro Bowl tackle Korey Stringer, 27, died of heat stroke, a day after collapsing at the Minnesota Vikings' training camp on the hottest day of the year. In 2004, the Ycuá Bolaños supermarket fire in Asuncion, Paraguay killed more than 400 people. In 2007, the eight-lane Interstate 35W bridge, a major Minneapolis artery, collapsed into the Mississippi River during evening rush hour, killing 13 people. In 2014, a medical examiner ruled that a New York City police officer's chokehold caused the death of Eric Garner, whose videotaped arrest and final pleas of 'I can't breathe!' had sparked outrage. In 2023, former President Donald Trump was indicted by a federal grand jury on conspiracy and obstruction charges related to his alleged attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. Today's Birthdays: Actor Giancarlo Giannini is 83. Basketball Hall of Fame coach Roy Williams is 75. Blues musician Robert Cray is 72. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum is 69. Rock singer Joe Elliott (Def Leppard) is 66. Rapper Chuck D (Public Enemy) is 65. Actor John Carroll Lynch is 62. Rock singer Adam Duritz (Counting Crows) is 61. Film director Sam Mendes is 60. Actor Tempestt Bledsoe is 52. Football Hall of Famer Edgerrin James is 47. Actor Jason Momoa is 46.
The Courier
09-06-2025
- General
- The Courier
Photos of Fife Cubs and Scouts having fun from the 1970s to present day
Were you in the Scout Movement in Fife? These images from the DC Thomson archive show Cubs and Scouts having fun and doing good deeds including lending a hand during Bob-a-Job week. The Scout Movement was formed in 1907 and has provided young people across the world with the opportunity to learn new skills and build lifelong friendships. Many ex-members will recall their promise to do their best and help other people. Others may have memories of camping under canvas in the great outdoors. Some of these photos have been unseen for years. You may find yourself or someone you know in our nostalgic gallery. A group of Fife Cubs visiting the Lochty Private Railway by Anstruther. For youngsters, many of whom had never been in any kind of train, this was indeed a memorable occasion in June 1976. Scouts from the 12th Fife (East Neuk) were out seeking odd jobs from neighbours to boost funds in the national 'Bob a Job Week' in March 1978. James Russell (left) and Lindsay Jack were car washing in Anstruther. The 26th Fife (Viewfield) Cubs showing off the Mowgli Shield in May 1979. The Mowgli Shield is Dunfermline District's Cub competition. Robert Baden-Powell liked the stories in The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling when he started the Scouting Movement and leaders took names from the characters. Cubs of the 3rd (Fife) Dunfermline Cubs who won the Mowgli Shield in June 1981. Dunfermline has been inspiring generations of Scouts since 1908. The 12th East Neuk Cubs (Cellardyke) had a surprise party to celebrate the 70th birthday of the Cub Movement in March 1986. They were marking decades of fun, friendship and life changing adventures. Scouting was extended to a younger audience in 1916. Scouts from the 40th Fife (Touch) group in Dunfermline in July 1986 were camping at the Grandtully campsite in Perthshire. These Scouts were enjoying pancakes which were cooked on the campfire. The 40th Fife Scouts were learning how to canoe during the camp. Barry Parwell, Scott Liddell, Alex Bell, Catherine Lees (Assistant Scout Leader) and Michael Clifton were pictured sitting on the canoe in July 1986. These Scouts from the 40th Fife were cooking up a storm during the camp. Backwoods cooking is the art of cooking without using pots and pans. Major General Michael Walsh visited the 40th Fife (Touch) group during the camp. Walsh was appointed Chief Scout from 1982 to 1988. He had been a member of a Scout troop and had gained the King's Scout Award. Boys of the 115th Fife Scouts from Kirkcaldy were cooking on an open stove in July 1987 during a camping trip to Croftgarrow farm in Highland Perthshire. They were pictured with leaders Bill Green, Tom Braid and Ken Gilbert. Chief Scout George Purdie opened the new Cairneyhill Scout hall in 2001. The 83rd Fife (Cairneyhill) Scout Group rolled out the red carpet. The hall was built on land which was adjacent to Cairneyhill Primary School. The most famous event in the calendar is the World Scout Jamboree. Scouts from Auchtermuchty, Cupar, Dunfermline and Kirkcaldy were pictured with their counterparts from Japan at the July 2002 event at Blair Atholl. Beavers, Cubs and Scouts from Balmullo marked the Queen's golden jubilee. They buried a time capsule in the garden at the village hall in July 2002 which included Scouting memorabilia over the past 50 years. Scouts, Cubs and Beavers from the 66th Fife (Aberdour) group celebrated the 100th year of Scouting with a weekend camp at Fordell Firs in May 2007. There were international celebrations to mark the centenary. Cubs, Scouts and Explorers from Dunfermline District hosted counterparts from the Netherlands at Fordell Firs activity centre in October 2007. They were celebrating the 50th anniversary of Jamboree on the Air. Cubs from the 81st Fife (1st Broomhall) group were introduced to the raingutter regatta in March 2009 which is a traditional activity for the Boy Scouts of America. The boat can only be propelled by blowing into the sail using a straw. Circus Starr performed two shows of circus skills, magic and comedy at Ardler Complex, Dundee, to raise funds for CHAS in February 2010. Our picture shows the performers with the 15th Fife (Freuchie) Cubs. 'You're going to need a bigger boat…' Ewan Penman from 11th Fife (Burntisland) Cubs won a national competition to name Deep Sea World's latest shark in April 2011 and chose the name Scout. He celebrated with his pals. Scouts from Cupar raised £600 for a trip to Belgium in May 2011. They were given donations in return for helping to pack bags in Tesco. Queen Anne High School was the setting for Dunfermline District Cub Scouts launching a year of celebrations to mark the 100th anniversary of Cub Scouting. Provost Jim Leishman was the honorary guest at the event in February 2016. Explorer Scouts, leaders and volunteers from 8th Fife (St Andrews) spent 10 days in Kandersteg in Switzerland in August 2016. They camped in the grounds of Kandersteg International Scout Centre. Youngsters of the 4th Fife (Cardenden) Scout Group spent a busy summer in 2017 after a fundraising drive paid to insure their minibus. The group received £1,375 from the Co-op as part of a rewards scheme. Kirkcaldy MSP David Torrance alongside Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and fellow leaders from the 5th (Fife) Scout Group in September 2017. Mr Torrance has been attached to the 5th since he was a Cub. Youngsters from the Kirkcaldy Beavers and 11th Fife (Burntisland) Scout Group were among those taking part in a beach clean in November 2018. The event was supported by the Marine Conservation Society. Dunfermline's 44th Fife (St Leonards Church) Scout group and Kirkcaldy's 5th Scout group joined Fife's new recycling campaign in January 2019. 58th Fife (Glenrothes) South Parks Explorer Scouts planting a golden orchard in March 2024 to mark five decades of The Tree Council. It is the final image in our Scouting gallery.
Sharjah 24
26-01-2025
- General
- Sharjah 24
Preparatory meeting for the 10th International Scout Gathering
Welcoming committee members During the meeting, Major General Al Suwaidi, General Supervisor of the Supreme Organising Committee, welcomed committee heads, leading figures, and advisors who participated in the organization of the event. He highlighted that the meeting, held at the Sharjah Scout Commission headquarters, was conducted under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. The event aims to reflect the scouting movement's role in promoting global development goals and sustainability. Review of event preparations and programme The final preparations and the full programme of events for the 10-day gathering were reviewed during the meeting. The 10th International Scout Gathering aims to instill sustainability values among young people, raise awareness on social responsibility, and engage them in addressing urgent global challenges, such as climate change, health, and education. The event will feature interactive programmes, including traditional scouting activities, training workshops, lectures, and cultural events that emphasize the history and heritage of the UAE. Emphasising the event's goals The meeting also discussed the event's overarching theme, 'Scouting and Sustainable Development,' which embodies the aspirations of the Scout Movement to achieve a balance between the environmental, economic, and social needs of current and future generations. Sharjah's hosting of this global event is seen as a testament to the UAE's commitment to supporting the international scouting movement and providing a platform for scouts worldwide to exchange experiences and skills. Strengthening global cooperation The event programme will focus on fostering harmony among young people of different nationalities, promoting teamwork, and enhancing international cooperation. It provides a unique opportunity for young people to learn about sustainable development best practices while deepening their global involvement in scouting. Holding the event in Sharjah aligns with the UAE's vision to position itself as a global center for cultural and human interaction, highlighting the country's role in promoting sustainable development. The gathering will strengthen bonds of cooperation among scouts worldwide, furthering Sharjah's commitment to supporting the values of global scouting and a brighter, more sustainable future.
