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Big Man in the Woods @MeMarkYates
Joined June 2010
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⚜️ What’s something you hated as a Scout… but love as a Leader? ⚜️ Let’s keep it Scout-appropriate in the comments 👍
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🔥 Scout Leader finds in Lidl’s middle aisle! • Fire Pit for late-night tales 🌕 • Cast Iron Griddle = Campfire Pancakes or midnight kebabs 🥞🌯 Now just waiting on those Icelandic Patrol Tents, Lidl… ⛺😉 #ScoutCamp #LidlFinds #BigManInTheWoods #CampfireGear
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🚨 Spotted in @LidlGB legendary middle aisle: 🛶 2-person kayak 🍕 BBQ pizza oven 🎣 Badge bag disguised as fishing gear 🧑‍🚒 Head torches in Lidl colours 🔥 Gas stove/lamp Walked in for bananas. Left ready to run a Scout camp. Still waiting on woggles and Icelandic tents!!
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Scout Leaders, what’s on the programme this week? Big adventures or small wins—I want to hear it! 👇💬 For my Scouts,The next 3 weeks are all about getting on the water and learning to kayak. Confidence, teamwork, and probably a few soggy socks along the way! 🛶🛶🛶🛶🛶
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Scout Leaders—what’s the one game your Scouts always beg to play? Mine? Table Football (the chaotic team version with tables as goals!) ⚽ No human foosball here… yet! 😅 Drop your Scout faves below—vlog inspo incoming! 🎥🔥 #ScoutingFun #ScoutLeaders #BigManInTheWoods
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Hey Scout Leaders! 🌟 Remember when the @scoutstore1917 teamed up with @HeinzUK for those iconic bean badges? Well, I’ve got a brew-tiful idea! ☕️ How awesome would it be to see a special edition badge range with @YorkshireTea ? Let’s raise a cuppa to creativity!
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Has anyone watched Scouts The Musical this week?
Gigglemug@TheGigglemug
7 Jun 2025
That feeling when your first show of the day is SOLD OUT! 🙌 There are only a handful of tickets left for our final show in Birmingham @crescenttheatre tonight so snap ‘em up before they go! 🤝 AND check out the reaction from last night’s sold out crowd!😍 linktr.ee/TheGigglemug
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Who’s going to see Scouts the Musical?
Gigglemug@TheGigglemug
31 May 2025
Rehearsals DONE ✅ Scouts! The Musical opens on TUESDAY so get your 🎟️ NOW to catch this bunch of absolute legends in action! 🤩🏕️ TICKETS: linktr.ee/TheGigglemug
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Just released a new YouTube Short! 😂 Ever had “one of those scouts” who’s super clumsy? Check it out and share your stories! 👉 youtube.com/shorts/YefcqrNu_…

Do you have " One of those" Scouts?!

We all have "one of those" Scouts!! .....

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🔥✨ “I’m excited to share one of my all-time favorite tools for teaching fire lighting! Whether you’re a young adventurer or a curious adult, this tool makes the learning process fun and effective. What’s your go-to tool for practical skills? Share your favorites below!
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🌲🏕️ Do you teach your scouts about camping etiquette? It’s key for a great outdoor experience! Check out my blog for essential tips on being a good camper! 👉 [Read more here](bigmaninthewoods.co.uk/blog/…) #CampingEtiquette #Scouts #OutdoorAdventures @scouts @GLMWScouts

Scout Leader's Guide to Camping Etiquette: Teaching Respect at the Campsite - Big Man In The Woods

  Camping Etiquette what’s this all about?   Camping is a wonderful experience, and it is one that can be enjoyed alone or with friends and family. It doesn’t matter who you’re with, as long as you...

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Scout Leaders say goodbye to sewing disasters! 🪡✨ Check out my no-sew hack for displaying your camp blanket badges—no glue, no iron-ons, just an easy, game-changing solution. Perfect for Scout Leaders & Scouts! Watch now: youtu.be/bwpNwRsT6YY 🔥⚜️
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An unforgettable weekend at Pacaar Scout Camp! ⚜️ Led Fire Lighting & Knife/Axe/Saw skills, exchanged knowledge, and showcased the Inferior Fire Striker—a game-changer for Scout Leaders. Big thanks to Scott, Liam & Richard for making it amazing! 🙌🔥 #Scouting #Skills"
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*Wrong Answers Only* Let’s have some fun! Can you guess which Explorer Activity Badge this is? But here’s the twist: only comment wrong answers! Think outside the box and let your imagination run wild. The more ridiculous, the better!
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Are Scouts Still Bag packing for Fundraising? youtube.com/shorts/z7vGiNNvt… #scouts #ukscouts #scoutleader #lifeofascoutleader #BMITW #Scouting #LondonScoutLeader #BigManinTheWoods

Are Scouts Still Bag packing for Fundraising?

Bag packing at the supermarket used to be a staple fundraising acti...

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BREAKING NEWS: The New UK Chief Scout has been confirmed!
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🌟 Check out these awesome Canadian Scout Blanket Badges! 😍 I’m loving the simple design and colours on these badges. Drop a comment below and let me know what you think! 💬👇 #CanadianScoutBadges #SimpleYetStylish #CommentBelow
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Big Man in the Woods retweeted
Scouts@scouts
1 Jul 2024
Find out what happened when fitness and travel blogger, Zanna van Dijk, joined Scouts for a hike along the Thames for #OutdoorIn24 bit.ly/3L3prxw
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What is The most memorable sound/smell that reminds you of Scouting?
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Big Man in the Woods retweeted
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7 Jun 2024
Wishing our fantastic Chief Scout, @BearGrylls a brilliant birthday. Your kindness makes all the difference. Thank you and happy birthday!
Chief Scout, Bear Grylls

ALT Chief Scout, Bear Grylls

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