16/04/2026
С.К.О.Б. in Ukrainian scouting means Strong, Noble, Careful and Alert—and "скоб" (skob) is also an old word for a goshawk.
Last night we were privileged to welcome Roman: a Ukrainian scout leader and active drone team officer, currently serving on the front line. He is in the UK briefly to see his wife and family, who moved here at the start of the war.
His session with our Explorers was exactly as impactful as you might expect.
When your everyday reality is life-and-death conflict, it has a way of stripping out small talk and trivia. Roman's presentation cut right to the chase: this world will soon belong to you, value what you have, understand that it is fragile, and consider what your privilege might ask of you.
