Can you name anything that youngsters of today won't know?

In freezing weather Putting a blanket overnight under the car bonnet to keep the engine “warm “ .and the consequences if you forget it's there next morning.

Further to that, seeing core plugs which had popped out in sub zero conditions and pools of coolant under the engine blocks when things warmed up.

JohnnyO. o/
 
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Bill & Ben and Twizle on a black and white tv, that had a wooden shutter that you pulled over the screen when not in use.
Packets of plan potato crisps that had a twist of blue paper containing salt, that you had to apply yourself.
A paraffin heater that stank the whole house out.
Being third inline to use a tin bath on bath night, ( always on Sunday night).
Traveling on the A1 at night and hardly ever seeing another car on the road.
 
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I think i'm possibly the last generation who knows and was taught how to wire a plug. Not really much need for it nowadays considering everything comes with a plug and for the most part you cant actually take them apart, just change the fuse.

You could be the odd one out or it has certainly been put back on the syllabus ?

Last Thursday in the class I lecture we did a spot of Peer Learning. This involved the Electricians showing the Plumbers how to replace a Plug Top. Both knew where all the wires went, the execution of the task however produced a different result. The Electricians had no signs of any copper wire, unlike the Plumbers. But before the task started they did know what wire went where.

Wiring a plug is also something we cover in our scouting programme.

It is still a valuable skill, whilst most new items have a plug there is always a chance that a plug can get damaged and need replacing.
 
You could be the odd one out or it has certainly been put back on the syllabus ?

Last Thursday in the class I lecture we did a spot of Peer Learning. This involved the Electricians showing the Plumbers how to replace a Plug Top. Both knew where all the wires went, the execution of the task however produced a different result. The Electricians had no signs of any copper wire, unlike the Plumbers. But before the task started they did know what wire went where.

Wiring a plug is also something we cover in our scouting programme.

It is still a valuable skill, whilst most new items have a plug there is always a chance that a plug can get damaged and need replacing.
Scouting is fantastic, it teaches youngsters all sorts of valuable stuff and so much more. I loved my time in the Scouts when I was a lad back in the 70s. Well done to you for giving your time although I'm sure you get great satisfaction from doing it. P.
 
Scouting is fantastic, it teaches youngsters all sorts of valuable stuff and so much more. I loved my time in the Scouts when I was a lad back in the 70s. Well done to you for giving your time although I'm sure you get great satisfaction from doing it. P.

Cheers for that. Yes I do get great satisfaction from it.

I've been an Assistant Cub Leader, a Cub Leader and Scout Leader. I'm currently an Assistant Scout Leader, A Training Advisor for Adults In Scouting and it's looking like I will be the next District Commissioner for my District.

I've completed Bushcraft Courses, I'm a AirGun and Crossbow Instructor In Scouting. Then there's all the First Aid training. It really does take you places and increases your knowledge and skills sets. I've even been flying in a pre WW2 two seater training plane on Aero Camp. But it's the Young People and helping give them access to new activities and teaching them new skills that makes it so rewarding.

To anyone interested in helping get along to your nearest group, there is always a need for more leaders. You can do as much or as little as you like. Training depends on you and how much you want to do. DBS checks are required but there's no cost to you for that.
 
Cheers for that. Yes I do get great satisfaction from it.

I've been an Assistant Cub Leader, a Cub Leader and Scout Leader. I'm currently an Assistant Scout Leader, A Training Advisor for Adults In Scouting and it's looking like I will be the next District Commissioner for my District.

I've completed Bushcraft Courses, I'm a AirGun and Crossbow Instructor In Scouting. Then there's all the First Aid training. It really does take you places and increases your knowledge and skills sets. I've even been flying in a pre WW2 two seater training plane on Aero Camp. But it's the Young People and helping give them access to new activities and teaching them new skills that makes it so rewarding.

To anyone interested in helping get along to your nearest group, there is always a need for more leaders. You can do as much or as little as you like. Training depends on you and how much you want to do. DBS checks are required but there's no cost to you for that.
I'm pleased to know that youngsters still want to be cub scouts, scouts and venture scouts? I'm sure membership has dropped somewhat since the 1970s but the fact that it's still going would please Robert Baden-Powell. P.
 
I'm pleased to know that younsters still want to be cub and scouts and venture scouts? I'm sure membership has dropped somewhat since the 1970s but the fact that it's still going would please Robert Baden-Powell. P.

No, membership is still very strong. We have a waiting list of over 80 young people, in our town alone. It's sad to say but some may never get the chance to join. It's now Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers, with the Explorers getting the chance to become Young Leaders.
 
No, membership is still very strong. We have a waiting list of over 80 young people, in our town alone. It's sad to say but some may never get the chance to join. It's now Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers, with the Explorers getting the chance to become Young Leaders.
Is it funded by subscriptions from the Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers? Is there any funding from outside?
Sorry all for going off topic slightly.
 
Is it funded by subscriptions from the Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers? Is there any funding from outside?
Sorry all for going off topic slightly.

They all pay subs which vary from group to group. Sometimes these are subsidised, for example where a school hall is used. We have our own hall and charge £32 a term, this covers the running costs of the hall, membership fees and the costs of badge work. Camping costs are separate but they are offset sometimes with fund raising. We get money through local charitable groups, Masons, Roundtable, Rotary Club etc which helps with equipment costs.
 
Kids are getting older every day!

I was talking to a fellow today and he had no idea about some of the things going off in the '80s and even into the '90s. I looked at him: bearded, intelligent fellow ... and said, "You must have been born in 1991, or something" ... to which he replied: "Perfect! Absolutely bob on!".

Kids, eh? Getting older every day.
 
They all pay subs which vary from group to group. Sometimes these are subsidised, for example where a school hall is used. We have our own hall and charge £32 a term, this covers the running costs of the hall, membership fees and the costs of badge work. Camping costs are separate but they are offset sometimes with fund raising. We get money through local charitable groups, Masons, Roundtable, Rotary Club etc which helps with equipment costs.
Long may it continue .P.
 
Haha, where to start? You'd have to think that they wouldn't know a cassette tape, or the sound of a dial up modem, definitely not tamagotchi or pogs. 90s fashion is in vogue, so that's something
 
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