Welcome to Sid The Scout's Blog (helped by MaC)
Hi Everyone!
My name is Sid and I'm a Mini-Scout.
This is my blog, and with my big friend MaC and my little friends to help me, we'll be uploading stories about all the fun and adventures that we get into, learning #SkillsForLife here on the amazing Isle of Wight. We've also got a Facebook group you can join https://www.facebook.com/groups/sidthescout.
I first joined Scouts as a Beaver Scout in my old home on the mainland, and when I went up to Cubs I moved to the Isle of Wight where I started my blog. I made loads of new friends in Cubs, but now I'm a Scout I've made even more friends.
Photo (c) Google Maps
In case you don't know, the Isle of Wight is situated a couple of miles off the middle of the south coast of England, near Portsmouth and Southampton. It's diamond shaped, about 25 miles (40km) east to west and 15 miles (24km) north to south.
In case you don't know, the Isle of Wight is situated a couple of miles off the middle of the south coast of England, near Portsmouth and Southampton. It's diamond shaped, about 25 miles (40km) east to west and 15 miles (24km) north to south.
Please be aware:
It is policy of the Scout Association that Young People under the age of 13 should not access the internet or Social Media unless supervised by an adult.Isle of Wight Scouts
My mini-team and I are not a direct part of Isle of Wight Scouts, but MaC is a member of the Island SASU (Scouting Active Support Unit). We help MaC help out with all sorts of Scout activities. There are about 1,300 Scouts on the Island and almost 400 leaders and adults. There are Scout Groups in each town and big village across the Island, with over 100 Sections and Units of Beaver Scouts, Cub Scouts, Scouts, Explorer Scouts, Network Scouts, SASUs and several new Squirrel Units. Our Blogs
MaC is also the Deputy County Archivist for Isle of Wight Scouts, helping Archivist Barry Groves and the Isle of Wight Scouting Heritage team. And me and my friends? We're all part of the Heritage Team too! Find out more at https://isleofwightscoutingheritage.blogspot.com/ . The Heritage team also have a Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/iwscoutingheritage .The Heritage team also run a blog forming a Heritage archive of Scouting experiences at Corf Campsite - at https://corfcampsite.blogspot.com/ , There's an associated Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/corfcampsiteblog .
MaC has another Blog which we help with - about Hatty, his Hat! It's at https://hattyandmac.blogspot.com/, and there's a Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/corfcampsiteblog .
About our blog
Follow the page links at the top of the page, or select the story topic you want to see from the list of labels on the right. Or you can find a specific word using the search button in the top right.
My computer expert friend Becca and I have uploaded all the old posts from our old website, and now we're going to go and have some new adventures!
We also have a Facebook page which we use for chatting with and planning activities with our team members, you can follow us there, at https://www.facebook.com/groups/sidthescout !
We've not incorporated comments into our posts yet and so to let us know what you think about our site and our stories contact me via our 'Sid the Scout' Facebook page or by email at sidthescout@outlook.com .
And if you like the sound of some of our Scouting activities and think you'd like to find out more about Scouts, we've got a page of information about how to join - find out more at https://sidthescout.blogspot.com/p/join-scouts.html .
My computer expert friend Becca and I have uploaded all the old posts from our old website, and now we're going to go and have some new adventures!
We also have a Facebook page which we use for chatting with and planning activities with our team members, you can follow us there, at https://www.facebook.com/groups/sidthescout !
We've not incorporated comments into our posts yet and so to let us know what you think about our site and our stories contact me via our 'Sid the Scout' Facebook page or by email at sidthescout@outlook.com .
And if you like the sound of some of our Scouting activities and think you'd like to find out more about Scouts, we've got a page of information about how to join - find out more at https://sidthescout.blogspot.com/p/join-scouts.html .
LEGO®
In case you hadn't noticed, me and my friends are LEGO® mini-figs. Our blog, our Facebook page (and our old website at www.sidthescout.org) operate under the LEGO® "FAIR USE POLICY" as a "not for profit" site for visitors who have an interest in and the promotion of both LEGO® and Scouts. Full details are given below.Scouts
Use of the word "SCOUTS" refers to the inclusive UK Scouting organisation, not the organisation which used to be known as Girl Scouts of America in the USA.Sid the Scout's blog and social media (and our other blogs and social media) are not a direct part of the Isle of Wight Scout Association . Any comments made under the name Sid The Scout may not reflect current Scout Association policy (although every effort is made to ensure that they do), and every effort has been made to conform to the rules of The Scout Association.
Sid's friends MaC and Barry
MaC used to be the Media Development Manager for Isle of Wight Scouts, but now he's retired he's helping me with my blog. Over the last 24 years, MaC has been helping to promote IW Scouts, with a 70% increase in numbers between 2007 and 2018. Over the last few years MaC has been giving Media training presentations to Scouts of all ages, who formed the "Wight Rovers Media Team", supported by ex-Scout John Giddings and the Isle of Wight Festival. MaC has now adapted his training presentations for our blog. They can be downloaded from our Facebook Group page, or via links on our Media page, accessible from the tab above. The first presentation in our list explains to Younger Scouts how they can make a poster to help recruit more members to their Scout Group. The other presentations cover other aspects of Media work.
MaC's friend Barry is is the County Archivist for Isle of Wight Scouts. MaC is Barry's Deputy and between them they run the Isle of Wight Scouting Heritage blog and Corf Campsite blog (details above).
Sid and his mini-friends
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The problem is that although Minifigs (at MiniFigs.me)
used to make these figures, there have been copyright issues and no
more official Scout figures can be made. However, Minifigs have recently
released some scout-like bodies for sale as parts.
We've gradually built up the number of figures by looking on Amazon and ebay, where you can occasionally find GI Joe and Timmy and Jimmy characters and very rarely one of the other American style Scouts.
The Mini-MaC figure was actually delivered on a Captain America body as a Christmas present to MaC from his daughter, modeled by Funky 3D Faces (at https://funky3dfaces.com/product/custom-3d-heads-for-lego/) .
We've gradually built up the number of figures by looking on Amazon and ebay, where you can occasionally find GI Joe and Timmy and Jimmy characters and very rarely one of the other American style Scouts.
The Mini-MaC figure was actually delivered on a Captain America body as a Christmas present to MaC from his daughter, modeled by Funky 3D Faces (at https://funky3dfaces.com/product/custom-3d-heads-for-lego/) .
Your Contributions
We want to add your stories to our blog. Whether you're an Island Scout or you're from further afield, we want to see photos of your LEGO® Scouting adventures. Just send your stories and photos to sidthescout@outlook.com or post to our Facebook page. It will be assumed that there are no copyright, child protection or other restrictions on ANY information submitted to us. Any photos or comments submitted may be used for further publication within the Sid the Scout blog and/or social media and/or Isle of Wight Scouts website and/or social media and/or Isle of Wight Scouting Heritage blog and/or social media. Please only put your name, the Young Person's first name, Scouting section and a group or vague location, e.g. 'from Dave Smith, photo of Mike, a Cub with 1st Somewhere Group in Someplace' with your photo. If you require a reply please ONLY send a mail, do not post on Social Media.Disclaimer
Any comments made may not reflect current
Scout Association policy (although every effort is made to ensure that
they do), and every effort has been made to conform to the rules of The
Scout Association.
Let us know if you enjoy seeing our exploits. If there's anything you'd like to see us try, send us a mail at sidthescout@outlook.com or our Facebook page .
Here are some Isle of Wight Links:
Red Funnel FerriesIW Scout videos:
As part of the Wight Rovers Media Team, MaC was involved with making these videos:
Several members of the Wight Rovers Media Team interviewed John Giddings, and he told us about his epic Scouting canoe trip https://youtu.be/fL_p4LCVkAo
Isle of Wight Scouts Ambassador John Giddings sent us a message early during lockdown in 2020.
Fair Use of the trademark: LEGO®
This information taken from https://www.lego.com/en-gb/legal/notices-and-policies/fair-play/What is a Trademark?
A trademark is a word, symbol or design, including a logo or the shape of goods or of their packaging, that distinguishes the goods of one company from those of another company. In some countries, the LEGO® Basic Brick is protected by a trademark registration. A trademark also can be used to show the endorsement or approval of the trademark owner for materials bearing the trademark.A Trademark must be Protected
A trademark must be able to distinguish the goods of one company from those of another. If a trademark loses this ability, the owner may find that it can no longer prevent others from using the trademark. An owner must prevent the improper use of its trademarks to prevent the public from being deceived. This is why the LEGO® Group is very active around the world in making sure that its trademarks are not misused.The LEGO® Logo may not be used on an Unofficial Web Site
The bright red LEGO® logo has become one of the most recognized trademarks in the world. We have worked hard to make this logo a symbol of high quality creative products for children. The logo stands for the LEGO® Group and we cannot risk allowing the distinctiveness of this symbol to be diluted. We must, therefore, insist that the LEGO® logo NEVER be used on an unofficial web site.The LEGO® Trademarks may be used under certain Limited Circumstances on an Unofficial Web Site
The LEGO® trademarks (but not the logo) may be used in a non-commercial manner to refer to LEGO® products or elements which are shown or discussed on a web site, as long as the trademark is not unduly emphasized or used in a way that can lead an observer to mistakenly believe that the site is sponsored or authorized by the LEGO® Group.
Proper Use of the LEGO® Trademark on a Web Site
If the LEGO® trademark is used at all, it should always be used as an adjective, not as a noun. For example, say “MODELS BUILT OF LEGO® BRICKS”. Never say “MODELS BUILT OF LEGOs”. Also, the trademark should appear in the same typeface as the surrounding text and should not be isolated or set apart from the surrounding text. In other words, the trademarks should not be emphasized or highlighted. Finally, the LEGO® trademark should always appear with a ® symbol each time it is used.Note: This site is non-profit making and the use of the word LEGO® is by and for enthusiasts, most of whom are/will be Scouts.