{"alias":"blogEntry","byline":"Graeme Hamilton, Deputy UK Chief Commissioner","standfirst":"","content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EIf you loved our first blog post on \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/news/2020/june/three-amazing-things-you-re-doing-during-lockdown/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cu\u003E3 amazing things you\u2019re doing during lockdown\u003C/u\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/a\u003E, then you\u2019ll love this. We\u2019ve got 3 more examples that show just how creative our volunteers and their Groups have been during lockdown so far.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E1. Toilet roll challenge\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EA new-found love for TikTok is definitely something that we\u2019ve seen emerge during lockdown, with countless TikTok challenges and trends being shared all over social media. Some of us might be guilty of spending the afternoon watching one after the other \u2013 it\u2019s easily done! One challenge in particular is the toilet roll challenge, and the Cub Pack from 2\u003Csup\u003End\u003C/sup\u003E Willenden have given this a go.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u2018The Cubs really enjoyed being part of this project and are proud of the finished video. It\u2019s been a great way to keep in contact and keep morale boosted during this time of virtual Scouts.\u2019 \u2013 Mum of Henry, aged 10\u003C/em\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWatch the video \u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.facebook.com/679110272/posts/10163310983255273/?d=n\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022?d=n\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E2. Famous portrait \u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Epaintings\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Tate Modern and the National Portrait Gallery are places you can visit to see some of the greatest pieces of art from throughout history. But, if you want an art fix during lockdown while staying safe at home, you can follow in the footsteps of Kathy Riddell and her Group from Shere and Peaslake. With the help of some kitchen utensils, a few bed sheets and some family members, this group took on the task of re-creating famous portrait paintings, with amazing end results!\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhether you choose Girl with a Pearl Earring, or the Mona Lisa, this is something that everyone can get involved with.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"gtmId","gtmClass":"gtmClass","image":"/media/6793/fb_img_1589817508659.jpg","width":960,"height":890,"altText":"","caption":"\u2018Georgie had great fun recreating the Elizabeth I portrait for the challenge and the look of regal disdain came naturally! Virtual Scouts has been so important for helping her feel connected during lockdown \u2013 we\u2019re so impressed at the inventiveness of the programme \u2013 it\u2019s been fab, thank you all.\u2019 \u2013 Mum of Georgie, aged 10","link":null},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"gtmId","gtmClass":"gtmClass","image":"/media/6796/portrait.jpg","width":935,"height":622,"altText":"","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E3. The Great Scouts Bake Off\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWho doesn\u2019t love a good baking show? Biscuit week, bread week and the ultimate showstoppers are just some of the reasons why this is the guilty pleasure of many. We\u2019ve definitely all tried to bake a banana bread or two since lockdown first started.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAs part of their Creative Challenge Award, Stephen Gafson and 40 Scouts from 16\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C/sup\u003E Edgware got together using Zoom and starred in their very own Bake Off.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u2018Scouts has been amazing during this crisis and were the first to create a sense of normality right from day one.\u2019 - Mum of Lexie, aged 10\u003C/em\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u2018I think 16th Edgware is a great inspiration, not just to Scouts, but other youth groups and clubs in how life in lockdown can carry on.\u2019 \u2013 Mum of Jacob, aged 13\u003C/em\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETake a look at some of their delicious creations \u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.facebook.com/gafson/videos/10158857540285190/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003ERead more examples of great Scouts projects here: \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/news/2020/june/another-three-amazing-things-you-re-doing-during-lockdown/\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAnother three amazing things you\u0027re doing during lockdown\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWe always love hearing the exciting ways that Scouts is being delivered at home, so if your Group\u2019s up to something new, please do let us know. You can tell us all about the incredible things you\u2019re doing \u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/f65d565180214f7d873582994af83844\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThank you, from all of us, for the amazing work you\u2019re doing to keep Scouts going through this challenging time.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null}]},"searchDescription":null,"pageType":null,"location":null,"versionDate":"01 June 2020","reviewDate":null,"furtherReading":[],"relatedLinks":[],"id":48517,"nodeName":"Three more amazing things you\u2019re doing during lockdown","title":"Three more amazing things you\u2019re doing during lockdown","type":"blogEntry","image":{"url":"/media/6803/img_2494.jpg?width=800\u0026height=450\u0026v=1d9becd0e4ada60","caption":"IMG 2494","type":"jpg","size":93216,"width":960,"height":720,"altText":""},"assets":null,"headerOptions":{"headerTitle":"Three more amazing things you\u2019re doing during lockdown","headerSubTitle":null,"headerCta":null,"headerCtaText":null,"headerCtaLink":null,"headerBackgroundColour":null,"showSEOImage":false,"headerBackgroundImage":null,"quickLinks":null},"subHeader":"","browserTitle":null,"silktide":"eyJjbXMiOiJVbWJyYWNvIiwiZWRpdG9yVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9wcm9kLWNtcy5zY291dHMub3JnLnVrLy91bWJyYWNvIy9jb250ZW50L2NvbnRlbnQvZWRpdC80ODUxNyJ9","canonicalUrl":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/news/2020/june/three-more-amazing-things-you-re-doing-during-lockdown/"}