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  • My very first Rebel Fest

    My very first Rebel Fest

    This is the agenda for the first day
    This is the agenda for the second day for Rebel Fest

    This is not just any festival it is Rebel festival

    A virtual gathering held biannually via Zoom is regarded as the most enjoyable weekend of the year. It is an inclusive event suitable for any individual identifying as a Spoonie Rebel, as participation is possible from any location worldwide, provided that the necessary technology—such as a phone, computer, tablet, or iPad—if it is available.

    Day 1 of Rebel Fest

    8 am- Kick Off Chat Room with Heather and Laura B

    9am- Welcome from Charly, Chief Rebel then Belly dancing with Helen.

    10:15am- sign language choir with Penny and Lucy.

    11:30am- Sushi with Rachel- some prep was required.

    12:30pm-break

    1:30pm-Foraged Floristy with Kathryn.

    2:45pm- Skill share breakout rooms which includes:

    • Badge Sew-along and share how you display the badges- with Claire L
    • Notion and Canva Skills- with Claire S
    • Scrapbooking and bullet journals- with Lorraine
    • 45 minutes

    3:45pm- Artist Trading Cards with Allyson

    4:45pm- Break

    6pm- Talk by Sian and Makalia- Founder and coach of Bluetits cold swimming

    7:30-9pm cocktail making with Tom and Crystal.

    9:30pm- Open Chat with Gemma S

    Day 2 itinerary of Rebel Fest

    8am- Open chat room with Helen W

    9am-Yoga and meditation with Emma

    10:15am Craft and chat with Charly- bring your own Craft, sew on your badges or work on your scrapbooks while Charly dose Q&A

    11:30am- Rules of the Money Game – Rebel Finance School

    12:30pm- break

    1:30pm- Felting dragons with Daisy

    2:45pm-Break out rooms:

    • Rebel Readers with Liz- Maurice and Marilyn
    • Rainbow Rebels (LGBBTQ+ community of Rebels) with Sarah B and Amanda LC.

    3:45pm-Hip Hop Dance with Wendy from Silver Classic Crew.

    4:45pm- break

    6pm- Gluten-free Pastry with Kate- caramel apple slices.

    6:30pm to 9:15pm-RebelMaster with Sham and Mr Duck and Charly

    9:30pm- Open Chat Room with Val

    Day 1 8 am- Kick Off Chat Room with Heather and Laura B

    I began the day with a welcome meeting at 8 am via the Kick Off Chat Room, attended by Heather, Laura B., and fellow Rebel members. I appreciated the opportunity to engage in conversations with other Rebels, as such interactions are seldom possible. I reside in an area where there is no nearby rebellion, and the one I participate in covers a large geographical region in the North East of England. Consequently, I have not been able to attend in-person meetings, as I live too far from Newcastle city center, where most of the gatherings are held.

    9am- Welcome from Charly, Chief Rebel then Belly dancing with Helen.

    The event commenced with a welcome from Charly, the Chief Rebel, followed by an energetic belly dancing session led by Helen to stimulate enthusiasm and increase circulation. This initial activity successfully prepared everyone for a weekend of engaging and enjoyable activities at Rebel Fest.

    10:15am- sign language choir with Penny and Lucy.

    I appreciated participating in the sign language choir with Penny and Lucy. I am enthusiastic about learning sign language, as I previously communicated using sign language during my childhood before I developed speech. This experience rekindled memories from my earlier years and my involvement in the Makaton choir at school.

    11:30am- Sushi with Rachel- some prep was required.

    Sushi rolls
    My poke bowl

    I thoroughly enjoyed this season, particularly the opportunity to prepare sushi. Although I was unable to create traditional sushi due to the lack of appropriate equipment, I found value in improvising with the tools available. Instead, I prepared a poke bowl and some sushi rolls. This activity was my favorite part of Rebel Fest, as I have always aspired to learn how to make sushi.

    2:45pm- Skill share breakout rooms which includes:Notion and Canva Skills- with Claire S

    I thoroughly appreciated the training on Canva, as it was essential for my professional responsibilities at the time. Additionally, I found learning Notion to be valuable; it was a new application that I had not previously used. I am grateful to Claire for introducing me to it. A year later, she has become the patrol leader for Rosa Patrol. The session was for forty-five minutes.

    3:45pm- Artist Trading Cards with Allyson

    This was a college of the Artist Trading Cards I did for the season I really enjoyed the season.

    This season was particularly artistically inclined, and I found it valuable to utilize this opportunity, as it allowed me to fulfill one of my obligations related to Rebel mail. I also enjoyed collaborating creatively with other members of the Rebel community, which has inspired me to pursue further creative endeavors. Currently, I am working on my craft badge and developing my writer’s badge, which is the reason I am maintaining this blog. My goal is to earn my writer’s badge and potentially establish my own accessibility travel blog in the future.

    6pm- Talk by Sian and Makalia- Founder and coach of Bluetits cold swimming

    This was an especially interesting and inspiring talk that covered innovative ideas and personal stories. Although I am unable to participate in this activity myself due to my disability, I thoroughly enjoyed listening to the speaker’s insights and experiences.

    First Day of Rebel Fest

    I felt unprepared for Rebel Fest, as I attempted to utilize items I already had at home instead of purchasing new ones specifically for the event. Additionally, I was somewhat underprepared for the sushi-making activity; consequently, I prepared a poke bowl instead, which proved to be equally enjoyable.

    I enjoyed eggs with avocado for breakfast the next day for breakfast

    Day 2 of Rebel Fest

    8am- Open chat room with Helen W

    I began the day with a welcome meeting at 8 am, followed by a Kick-Off Chat Room session with Helen W. and fellow Rebel enthusiasts. I enjoyed engaging with other Rebels, as opportunities for such conversations are rare. I reside in an area where there are no nearby rebellions, and the one I am part of covers a large geographic area in the North East of England. Consequently, I have been unable to attend in-person meetups, as I live too far from the center of Newcastle, where most of the gatherings are held.

    10:15am Craft and chat with Charly- bring your own Craft, sew on your badges or work on your scrapbooks while Charly dose Q&A

    I found the Chief Rebel’s question-and-answer session to be informative, as it provided behind-the-scenes insights into recent activities at Rebel HQ. These details were unknown to me, as I was not part of the Rebel Council during the initial Rebel Fest.

    2:45pm-Break out rooms Rebel Readers with Liz- Maurice and Marilyn

    I appreciate participating in book clubs, which is why I decided to join the Rebel Fest book club. For those unfamiliar with Rebel Fest, the breakout rooms for book discussions operate in the same manner as the monthly book club meetings, with the addition of an extra session dedicated to Rebel Fest. I listened to the book via Apple Audio, and it has become one of my favorites. I particularly enjoy the setting, which takes place on a boat that becomes damaged, prompting the characters to collaborate to repair it. Overall, I would rate the book a solid 7 out of 10, considering its traditional style.

    6:30pm to 9:15pm-RebelMaster with Sham and Mr Duck and Charly

    This was one of the silly challenges that we had to do which was balance as many books as you can on your head.

    Participating in this activity was challenging for me because one of the components required dressing up, which I am unable to do independently. I would have appreciated prior notice so that I could have requested my support worker to remain longer and assist me with the game.

    First Rebel done

    I was too fatigued to participate in the debrief through Zoom, and due to work commitments the following day, I retired for the night. However, the entire weekend was exceptional, and I would recommend it to newcomers, supporters, and members of the Pirates of Rebel Badge Club, as it was outstanding. I was certainly considering purchasing the veteran ticket, as I intended to attend the next event, which was highly enjoyable. For now, I will wish everyone a good night. I look forward to the next gathering in six months.

  • June 2025 Crativism Monthly badge

    These are what the syllabus looks like
    1. Required for all- understand the legal and environmental restrictions in your area. Surrounding different types of craftivism- e. G. Local by-laws stickering environmental impact of certain types of yarnblowing.

    Complete at least 4 of the other options.

    2. Research the history of craftivism, including at least 3 prolific examples.

    3. Create a craft using the 5 Rebel patrol nameshakes.

    4. Paint or stitch a famous quote which champions a cause.

    5. Yarnbomb a locatation- June 11th (day before my birthday) is yarmbombing day.

    8. Make friendship-style bracelets related to a course important to you and share them with others.

    9. What is the craftivism manifesto and what dose it mean to you?

    10. Leave a random act of kindness for a stranger.

    11. Decorate a tote bag with a Logan of your choice.

    12. Go on a craftivist hunt- can you find any examples in the wild.

    13. Research some graffiti artists

    14. Try Banksy’s stencil method of spray-painting.

    15. Embroider a message on a handkerchief and give it to a politician.

    16. Take part in a charity crafting project or large-scale craftivism project

    17. Get involved with a craft-based organization.

    18. Research the history of zines, make your own to trade with fellow rebel.

    19. Learn a traditional rebellion which is new to you. E.G wheatpasting, street art, stickering, screen printing and seed bombing.

    20. Make cover-ups from hate symbols to put up in public.

    21. Practice an endangered Craft.

    22. Watch craftivism- ‘making a difference.

    What I did to earn this badge

    Required for all- understand the legal and environmental restrictions in your area. Surrounding different types of craftivism- e. G. Local by-laws stickering environmental impact of certain types of yarnblowing.

    2. Research the history of craftivism, including at least 3 prolific examples.

    Make friendship-style bracelets related to a course important to you and share them with others.

    22. Watch craftivism- ‘making a difference video

    Required for all- understand the legal and environmental restrictions in your area. Surrounding different types of craftivism- e. G. Local by-laws stickering environmental impact of certain types of yarnblowing.

    For the first clause, we were instructed to conduct research on craftivism, which was the badge of the month. I utilized ChatGPT to assist with this task. Using ChatGPT is no longer permitted as it is a form of artificial intelligence; however, it was allowed at the time.

    For the first clause, we were instructed to conduct research on craftivism, which was the badge of the month. I utilized ChatGPT to assist with this task. Using ChatGPT is no longer permitted as it is a form of artificial intelligence; however, it was allowed at the time.

    Regarding the environmental impacts of craftivism, I am already familiar with this subject due to my two-year involvement with the Groundwork Youth Advisory Board. It has been enlightening to consider how I can incorporate environmentally conscious practices into my hobby of craftivism, especially given that some materials used may be detrimental to the environment.

    2. Research the history of craftivism, including at least 3 prolific examples.

    I took notes in my notebook, which I used to draft all the clauses related to badges and provide examples for each. This notebook belongs to the community of fellow Rebels, with whom we collaborate to complete clauses collectively.

    These are some of the notes I made for the badge

    I took notes in my notebook, which I used to draft all the clauses related to badges and provide examples for each. This notebook belongs to the community of fellow Rebels, with whom we collaborate to complete clauses collectively.

    22. Watch craftivism- ‘making a difference video

    To complete the badge, I viewed a YouTube video about craftivism. I had it playing in the background while having my dinner.

    My pepperoni pizza bagel with a coffee while I watched the documentary on YouTube.
    This is a screenshot of the video I watched on YouTube to demonstrate that I have viewed it.

    This was not my preferred badge due to the extensive research required; however, not every badge is suitable for everyone. Overall, I would rate this badge a 5 out of 10. My lack of enthusiasm for research activities is reminiscent of my experiences during school days.

  • Reflecting on my very first Merit Badge My Style

    To be honest, I wasn’t sure where to start so my old support worker Susan said to pick the easiest one and that’s what I did but I wish that I didn’t. I feel like I hadn’t started this my way which is a real shame.

    The clauses

    1. Every day for a month, take a photo of your outfit. Which is your favourite? How did it make you feel? And your least favourite?
    2. What percentage of your wardrobe do you currently wear? What colours, items, styles and silhouettes did you wear most?
    3. How would you describe your style in words ? How does it make you feel? How would you like it to make you feel? What messages dose your current look share with others?
    4. Make a collage scrapbook or Pinterest board of outfits you love. Get inspiration from magazines, blog posts and TV shows.
    5. Review your current wardrobe- how could you create some of the same outfits you love with your existing clothes? What do you need to add? Decide on up to 5 items for your wish list.
    6. Now return to your wardrobe- are the any items you haven’t worn in a year which don’t fit your ideal aesthetic? Donate these to charity.

    What I did to get the badge.

    1. Every day for a month, photo of your outfit. Which is your favourite? How did it make you feel? And your least favourite? I tried to remember to take a photo of myself wherever possible but I kept forgetting. However I wear my clothes twice in a row so I guess it was easier for me. Done take a photo of your outfit every day in April for my style I wear 40% of my wardrobe and 3 words to describe my style is bright, colourful and warm.
    2. What percentage of your wardrobe do you currently wear? What colours, items, styles and silhouettes did you wear most? I have taken photo of your outfit every day in April for my style I wear 40% of my wardrobe and 3 words to describe my style is bright, colourful and warm
    3. How would you describe your style in words ? How does it make you feel? How would you like it to make you feel? What messages dose your current look share with others? bright, colourful and warm
    4. Make a collage scrapbook or Pinterest board of outfits you love. Get inspiration from magazines, blog posts and TV shows. I have a Pinterest board that shows my style I will link it here but it’s private https://pin.it/5SdvQYbG1. Here’s some of the things I have on it all ready. See below for photo.
    5. Review your current wardrobe- how could you create some of the same outfits you love with your existing clothes? What do you need to add? Decide on up to 5 items for your wish list.
    6. Now return to your wardrobe- are the any items you haven’t worn in a year which don’t fit your ideal aesthetic? Donate these to charity. I like to donate to charity often. There’s nothing better than buying a fresh wardrobe.
    This is a few of my style outfits for one of the clauses for My Style.
    My facebook evidence for this clause
    I donated these to a Charity Shop

  • Big Rebel Bake Off May 2025

    Big Rebel Bake Off May 2025

    Clauses for Big Rebel Bake off

    Beginners
    • Make a flock of duck biscuits
    • Bake with an unusual ingredient
    • Cultivate a sourdough starter
    • Host your own bake off
    • Research the history of a traditional bake
    • Watch an episode of Bake Off and decide what you would make
    • Buy the same baked good from 3 locations. Taste test and compare.
    • Make a list of baking innuendos and display them in a creative way
    • Invent your own brownie flavour and make them. What would you improve?
    • Give someone a handshake when you are impressed.
    • Learn how to make a cake in the microwave.
    • Bake something with 5 ingredients or less.

    Medium

    • Bake a cake shaped like a mushroom
    • Bake a batch of fondant fancies shaped like bananas.
    • Recreate a birthday cake from your childhood.
    • Make a traditional bake from another country.
    • Make a traditional bake from your local area.
    • Make a bake for a dietary requirements you don’t normally need to consider.
    • Bake bread from scratch
    • Watch an episode of the Bake off and make your own creation for each task.
    • Make a cookbook with other Rebels containing your your favourite bakes.
    • Host a cookie exchange with your local rebellion. Bake a batch of cookies and then swap one of each with each of the people.
    Challenging
    • Make a showstopper with a moving windmill part.
    • Make a showstopper that represents RBC for you.
    • Pair up and set a technical challenge for another Rebel.
    • Make your own puff pastry
    • Set yourself a timed baking challenge
    • Set yourself a blind baking challenge- no instructions
    • Make a homemade oven and use it.
    • Do a bake-along from the advanced baker with another Rebel.

    Clauses that I have done for this badge

    Research the history of a traditional bake

    Learn how to make a cake in the microwave.

    Bake something with 5 ingredients or less

    Make a cookbook with other Rebels containing your your favourite bakes.

    Research the history of a traditional bake

    I decided to handwrite this clause
    But I took a screenshot of the website for evidence for the badge.

    History of Victoria Sponge

    Victoria sponge cake dates back to the 14th to 16th centuries, a period during which cake recipes transitioned from using yeast to beaten eggs as a leavening agent

    The sponge cake widely enjoyed today was first invented in 1843 by an individual named Alfred Bird.

    Anyone who’s watched The Great British Bake Off for a while knows that getting the perfect Victoria Sponge can be a hot topic. It gets even more interesting when trying to nail the right consistency and flavor, even though the main ingredients are just flour, sugar, eggs, and butter. (source accessed on 27.7.26 https://www.grantsbakery.co.uk/blogs/the-history-of-your-favourite-cakes-and-desserts?fbclid=IwdGRleATUKjZwZG9mBWZkaWQWULVNI1e_Z3qOsLPYRrJNfbGr1CEZPGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR7nInz01SX_S36cB_5mEDX1iaP-Q8UnKFol_01fFOlPZCygxaEJ9dvo7yUnCw_aem_K8WmIDAmcn3WSsR4D4WaAg

    Learn how to make a cake in the microwave.

    This was me learning how to make a recipe in the microwave

    The mug recipe resulted in a bland taste and a pile of mess on the plate. The following recipe was used:

    Microwave Chocolate Cake in a Mug

    This mug cake tastes like the best molten chocolate cake! The recipe uses both melted chocolate and cocoa powder so it’s extra chocolaty! 

    Course Dessert

    Cuisine American

    Prep Time 3minutes minutes

    Cook Time 4minutes minutes

    Total Time 7minutes minutes

    Servings 1

    Calories 687kcal

    Author Stefani

    Equipment

    • ▢ Microwave-safe mug

    Ingredients

    • ▢ 14.17 g chocolate This could be a chocolate bar broken into pieces, chocolate squares, or a small handful of chocolate chips. Dark or milk chocolate both work.
    • ▢ 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • ▢ 61 g milk any kind – even soy or almond milk will work
    • ▢ 31.25 g all-purpose flour
    • ▢ 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
    • ▢ 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
    • ▢ 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
    • ▢ 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • ▢ 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ▢ 2 tablespoons chocolate chips dark or semi-sweet

    Instructions

    • Place chocolate, butter, and milk in a microwave-safe mug. Microwave on high for 40 seconds and stir to fully combine. If there are still pieces of butter or unmelted chocolate remaining, microwave for another 20 seconds.
    • Let the mixture cool for two minutes.
    • Add flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, sugar, salt, and vanilla to the mug and stir to combine.
    • Place chocolate chips on top.
    • Microwave on high for 70 seconds or until the top of the cake is set and the chips are melted.
    • Eat immediately!

    I rated the item zero out of five. I should have anticipated that a mug cake would be unappetizing; however, it served as an opportunity to open a large chocolate bar I received from work, as I was off sick and the chocolate was substantial in size.

    Bake something with 5 ingredients or less

    I prepared cheese scones with the Spoonie Rebels. Nic organized the event, which featured a Ready Steady Cook-style competition where participants selected ingredients virtually from three different bags. Only three individuals participated in this activity—myself, Sal, and Nic. I chose to make cheese scones for the challenge. Subsequently, Sal, Nic, and I developed a close friendship, and we began participating in Spoonie seasons, where we cook together regularly. My recipes from these experiences were compiled into a cookbook, which I am very pleased with.

    Make a cookbook with other Rebels containing your your favourite bakes.

    This warrants recognition, and I sincerely thank Sal Onions for including my recipe in the publication. I generally have concerns regarding online safety and unfamiliar contacts; however, both you and Nik Ann have encouraged me to step outside my comfort zone and participate in my inaugural Spoonie Rebels event. The experience was significantly more comfortable in a smaller group setting.

    Bring on Rebel fest

    These are the cheese scones prior to baking.
    These were the cheese scones after they went into the oven

    This achievement challenged my comfort zone, and I utilized my Canva training skills to design a logo to top a cupcake.

    Photograph of my cake topper, which I designed using Canva.

    Overall I rate this badge a 6 out of 10 I enjoyed it more than my first-ever monthly badge I think this is to do with the fact that I love to bake this badge was one of my favourites.

  • Sports Day Badge July 2026

    Sports Day Badge July 2026

    1.Make a rosette and award it to someone else.

    2. Volunteer at a sporting event which is new to you.

    3. Take part in a fun run or parkrun which is new to you.

    4. Try a sport which is new to you.

    5. Try an unusual sport- E.G. cheese rolling, pillow fighting and wheelbarrow racing to name a few.

    6. Make your own fancy dress version of a bizarre sport-wheelbarrow racing, mermaiding and log rolling.

    7. Measure how far you can throw a ball. Can you improve the distance.

    8.,Measure how far you can long jump. Can you improve the distance.

    9.Measure how fast you can run or wheel 100m. Can you improve the time.

    10.Measure how fast you can run or wheel 400m. Can you improve the time.

    11. Learn about a sport from another country which is totally new to you. Present your findings in an interesting way for others.

    12. Find out the history of the Paralympics.

    13. Research the history of the Commonwealth games.

    14. Find out about historical World Cup controversies.

    15. Make some bunting

    16. Make a profile of your favourite sports person.

    17. Have a picnic with foods inspired by your favourite sport-E.G., Wimbledon strawberries, cheese pasties and sausage rolls.

    18. Watch a live sports match in person.

    19. Make your own pom-poms (useful if you are cheerleading at the retreat)

    20. Either host a sports day with your local rebellion, fellow Rebels or with adult friends.

    All adults counting the clauses should organise at least one race.

    Events should include at least 3 from-

    Egg and spoon race, three-legged race domes and dishes, sack race, javelin throw, A relay race, splat the rat and last but not least tug of war.

    21. Design a sports day poster without using AI.

    22. Design and build your own sports trophy

    23. Watch a sports documentary.

    24. Read a non-fiction book about sports.

    25. Start couch to 5k

    26. Bonus clause doesn’t count towards as one of the 6- Fake a creative note from your parents explaining why you need to skip this badge.

    Clauses that I have done to get this badge

    12. Find out the history of the Paralympics.

    13. Research the history of the Commonwealth games.

    16. Make a profile of your favourite sports person.

    21. Design a sports day poster without using AI.

    23. Watch a sports documentary

    25. Start couch to 5k

    26.26. Bonus clause doesn’t count towards as one of the 6- Fake a creative note from your parents explaining why you need to skip this badge.

    History of the Paralympics

    The Paralympic Games were inaugurated in Rome, Italy, in 1960, with participation from 400 athletes representing 23 countries. The first Winter Paralympics took place in Sweden in 1976. (Source accessed on 24.7.2026 https://www.paralympic.org/athletics/about

    On September 2, 1989, the Paralympic Committee was established in Germany. (Source accessed on 24.7.2026 https://blesma.org/the-history-of-para-sports/)

    History of the Commonwealth Games

    The Commonwealth Games commenced in 1930 in Canada, featuring 400 athletes representing 11 nations. At that time, the event was known as the British Empire Games. (Source accessed on the 25.7.26 https://www.commonwealthsport.com/commonwealth-games)

    Scotland is the only nation that has took part in every Commonwealth Games since 1930. The commonwealth games has been on every 4 years except 1942 and 1946 because of World War 1. (Source accessed on the 25.7.26 https://www.commonwealthsport.com/commonwealth-games)

    I created a poster manually on CANVA, without utilizing artificial intelligence, for my Rebellion Sports Day scheduled for today.
    This is a profile I designed on Canva featuring my favorite sports personality.

    Started couch to 5k

    Started by doing a 1-kilometer walk during my holiday at the Lake District, enjoying the scenic views and fresh mountain air.

    Inches to miles 3 triathletes that give it their all.

    This sports documentary was highly enlightening and inspiring. I would recommend it to anyone seeking an engaging and informative viewing experience.

    The film I discovered on YouTube for viewing.

    Bonus clause

    This is the email I sent to Chief Rebel to request exemption from participating in the Sports Day Badge activity.

  • Back to the future April 2025

    Back to the future 2025
    1. Play an old arcade game
    2. Recreate a school dinner or a retro dessert
    3. Do a group dance like the Wrap, Macarainer or Saturday Night
    4. Watch an episode or show you watched as a child. Compare it to the modern equivalent.
    5. Have a conversation about the past with a family member or an older friend.
    6. Make a graphic timeline about a product that have changed over the years.
    7. Revisit an old childhood collection. Do you still have it? How much dose the items retail these days?
    8. Watch all the Back to the Future films. How did the predictions of 2015 work out?
    9. Watch an old episode of Tomorrow’s World (or a similar TV show). Which items of technology ended up changing our world.
    10. Have a technology free day.
    11. Keep a tamagotchi alive for at least a week.
    12. Make a profile of yourself as a child, including a photo of your favourite things. What did you want to be when you grew up?
    13. Learn how to crack a rubicks cube.
    14. Have a space hopper race.
    15. Host a fancy dress party based on the decade you were born in.
    16. Make a vintage Blue Peter Model
    17. Learn some yo-yo tricks
    18. Go to a roller disco
    19. Recreate an old Friday or Saturday night TV schedule using YouTube.
    20. Watch some adverts from the nineties and naughties
    21. Make a collage of your favourite childhood things.
    22. Introduce someone to a film you loved as a child.

    What I did to get this badge.

    • I enjoyed playing Pac-Man as part of my retro gaming activities for the Back to the Future badge.
    • I created a college of my favorite childhood items.
    • Been out for lunch with my grandmother and discussed about her 60th birthday celebration. We also enjoyed a Punch and Judy show. I thoroughly appreciated that event.
    • Watched Adverts from the past
    • I prepared a traditional, classic sprinkle cake.
    • I created a profile of my younger self using Canva.

    Upon reflecting on my initial monthly badge, I am pleased to report that I successfully completed both my style and Back to the Future badges. My three most valued aspects of these badges are that I had the opportunity to bake a cake, attended a food festival, and spent quality time with my grandparents.

    The old school sprinkle cake is being sliced and stored in containers.
    I enjoyed afternoon tea alone, having the final slice of a cake I prepared for the Back to the Future challenges.
    Applying a layer of icing to the traybake.
    Mixing the ingredients together.
    The finished product was left to cool.

    This is a photograph of the Pac-Man game, which was used for the second criterion of the badge, requiring the participant to play an old arcade game.

    This was one of the adverts I utilized for the Back to the Future Badge.
    Another advert
    Ultimately, my favourite advert out of them all is the ASDA Christmas advert
    My lunch consisted of a warm, freshly baked flatbread topped with golden, crispy falafel balls, smooth and creamy hummus, and a colorful array of fresh vegetables including crisp cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, and shredded lettuce. As I enjoyed this meal, I discussed it with my grandma while reminiscing about the past. Our conversation also touched on my grandparents’ 60th birthday party, reminiscing about the joyful celebration.
    I had an iced latte with my lunch.
    We both reminisced about the Punch and Judy puppet show we watched during my grandparents’ combined 60th birthday celebration at their garden inside therecalling specific moments and the reactions of the children present.
    I created a digital collage of all my favorite childhood items.
    This is a profile of me during my Key Stage 4 years at school, highlighting my academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and personal interests.

    Overview of this badge.

    When I initially undertook this badge, I was somewhat skeptical due to my lack of enthusiasm for the theme. However, upon engaging with the material, I found the experience to be quite enjoyable.

    My three favorite activities in this badge are preparing the sprinkle cake, conversing with my grandmother about past experiences, and creating a profile about myself on Canva.

  • Different Types of Badges within the Rebel Badge Club.

    The club offers four types of badges: monthly, quarterly, yearly, and merit badges. These will be explained in greater detail within this blog post.

    This is an example of what you have to do to gain the monthly badge
    • Monthly badges are among the simplest awards available in the Rebel Badge Club. They typically involve engaging activities such as scavenger hunts, reading or viewing content, and completing a creative task. Participants are usually required to fulfill a specific number of these activities to earn the badge, although there is flexibility to complete additional activities if desired. Such flexibility in activity completion is rarely imposed. This has been my favorite monthly badge thus far. Examples of these badges include the Sports Day badge, the Pirate Badge, and the Rebels Go Wild badge.
    This is an example of what you need to do for the quarterly badges
    • Quarterly badges serve to motivate individuals to complete merit badges. Additionally, a bonus 12-week challenge is included to encourage the accomplishment of these badges. Currently, I am working on the ‘Ready Player One’ badge. Other examples include ‘Be Creative’, ‘Inspire 2026’, and ‘The Greatest Show’. I have completed the ‘Film Critic’ badge and plan to pursue badges in ‘Brain Games’, ‘Outdoor Cooking’, and ‘Concise Consumer’. Examples of badges available within a quarterly program include ‘Costume Making’ for ‘Be Creative’, ‘Public Speaker’ for ‘The Greatest Show’, and ‘My Heroes’ for the ‘Inspire 2026’ quarterly badge.
    This is an example of what the brand new annual badge looks like. It should take you
    • Yearly/Annual badges-these badges are designed to motivate ongoing achievement. I regard these as akin to New Year’s resolutions, as they are awarded each year. I am pleased to have completed the Rebel Health Check 2026, the 52 books challenge, and the Big Rebel Adventure 2026 (BRA) this year. Other recent accomplishments by fellow Rebels include participating in hiking challenges related to the BRA, presenting a drawing of a duck and a mermaid losing their bicycle race—created by Chief Rebel Charly to illustrate the operation of the Rebel Cup from its inaugural year, titled Best of Rebel Cup #1—and committing to drinking more water as part of the Rebel Health Check 2026.
    This looks like a merit badge
    • The final badge I will discuss is the Merit Badge, as it is ultimately the primary reason for our participation, given that we initially purchased the first book to be here.

  • Groups in Rebel Badge Club

    The Maverick Award

    The Maverick Award

    The community has shown interest in establishing an award comparable to the Duke of Edinburgh or the Queen’s Guides Award, primarily inspired by the highly active Facebook group and requests from Rebels for an equivalent award so that’s how it all started. However, it is crucial for prospective participants to confirm their commitment to completing the award prior to initiating the process. Eligible individuals must first register on the official website before commencing their Maverick award.

    Spoonie Rebel

    The Spoonie Rebel Group is for those people who are either neurodivergent or have a disability

    The second-largest Facebook group, as previously noted in my blog post, is dedicated to individuals with disabilities or neurodivergence. This group offers information regarding badge adaptations, opportunities to alleviate feelings of loneliness, and avenues for social connection. All of these resources and forms of support are available within the Spoonie Rebel group.

    Rebellions

    The North East Rebellion

    The Rebel Badge club is a big group it gets split up into local rebellions to facilitate in-person meetings within specific regions. I am a member of the North East Rebellion, as well as the North Yorkshire and Cumbria Rebellion. At the end of August, I plan to attend a summer camp with my rebellion I’m hoping to get some clauses ticked off there. There are established worldwide, with examples including the United States, Australia, and Scotland.

    The Rebel Council

    The Rebel Council is the steering group of the Rebel Badge group that makes all the big decisions of the club.

    The Rebel Council is a decision-making body that allows members to provide input on badge designs, particularly for the monthly and quarterly badges, which require a subscription fee of £6 per month.

    Rebel cup

    The Rebel Cup 2026 -theme is Greek Pant

    The Rebel Cup functions similarly to house points used in schools, whereby participants earn points for their patrols. There are five patrols in total.:

    • Rosa
    • Bader
    • Mercury
    • Nelson
    • Gretna

    I am currently participating in the Rosa patrol, with Claire serving as the patrol leader. We conduct a monthly meeting via Zoom dedicated to crafting activities, as well as a monthly motivational session where members are encouraged to earn points through various endeavors. These endeavors include earning badges, completing bonus challenges, and participating in events held throughout the United Kingdom during the year. To date, our group has engaged in activities such as making jam, toffee apples, and a craft involving pomegranates. Additionally, we have created a good luck card, crafted a seahorse, and painted Russian nesting dolls.

    Rebel Readers.

    The Rebel Readers AKA Rebel Bookclub

    The Rebel Readers group is designed for enthusiastic readers and individuals seeking to improve their reading skills. This platform provides a valuable opportunity to enhance reading proficiency and support members in attaining their reading badges through participation in a book club. The Rebel Readers organize monthly meetings where members discuss selected books. Furthermore, this initiative has motivated me to join a local book club near my residence, where we meet monthly in a café to discuss various titles. I am scheduled to attend a meetup tomorrow.

    Rebel Swaps group

    Helping the environment and saving money in every swap

    The Rebel Swaps community is a structured organization in which members facilitate the exchange of items and access complimentary goods contributed by fellow participants. This initiative is designed to reduce waste and advance environmental sustainability. Commonly exchanged items include diamond art, puzzles, and crafting materials.

    Rebel Pen Pals

    Snail mail

    Rebel Pen Pals is a smaller community of individuals who enjoy exchanging mail. If you are seeking a pen pal, you will be able to find one within this group. We organize postal games, traveling postcards, and RTC trading cards among other items, which members send to one another via direct messages on Facebook Messenger. To prevent accidental messages, contact is often restricted. Additionally, there is a ‘You Have Got Mail’ badge, which was previously awarded on a monthly basis.

    Big Rebel Adventure

    BRA- Big Rebel Adventure 2026 challenge virtual or in-

    Big Rebel Adventure is a group of individuals seeking to undertake a physical challenge this year. Participants may choose to complete the challenge either virtually or in person. The challenge must be completed within the calendar year.

    Rebels Class of 2026.

    Group for new Rebels- Class of 2026.

    This was set up last year to help new Rebels get familiar with Rebel Badge Club, and it’s been really helpful for me. If you have any questions, feel free to ask in that group—someone else might be wondering the same thing but hesitating to ask. No question is too small or silly, so don’t be shy about reaching out.

    The Pirate Rebellion.

    The Pirate Rebellion for those who don’t belong in a rebellion

    For those who do not belong in a Rebellion.

    This group is intended for individuals who do not participate in a Rebellion. It is specifically designed for those who are unable to attend meetups due to geographical distance, physical disabilities, or rural location.”

  • What is the Rebel Badge Club all about?

    Having briefly outlined my background and motivations for joining the Rebel Badge Club, I recognize that some readers may be interested in understanding what the Rebel Badge and Badge Club are. If so, I request that you withhold your inquiry momentarily, as I intend to provide a comprehensive explanation within this blog post.

    I recommend commencing with Volume 1, the initial volume, as it encompasses all the essential information required for effective engagement.

    Since the launch of the initial badge book in October 2021, more than 30,000 individuals worldwide have purchased a copy, reflecting its broad popularity. Additionally, approximately 6,500 members actively participate in our Facebook accountability group, where they regularly share their badge achievements, discuss strategies, and exchange ideas with others from around the globe, fostering a supportive international community.

    In addition to the three badge books and all the merit badges, we provide a range of other activities. These include hosting live events on a monthly basis, as well as conducting two online weekends annually, specifically designed to enable participants outside the United Kingdom to engage with the programs.

    FAQ

    Can you take part in Rebel Badge Club if you are disabled and/or neurodivergent?

    Approximately 80% of our club members are neurodiverse, and thousands of us have various disabilities. There is a group called Spoonie Rebels that addresses badge adaptations and provides mutual support.

    What is Ultimate Rebel?

    An ultimate Rebel is achieved upon the completion of all five patches in a specific color, which requires earning a certain number of badges in that color to obtain the patch. For example, possessing a collection, a personal style, and a brand signifies that the pink patch has been acquired Which I’m proud to have achieved.

    What are the Mavericks Award and can you do it with a disability?

    Yes because there’s no end time you can take your time with it. You can adapt it according to your own needs but bear in mind that it is the equivalent of DofE so if you would struggled with that when you were a kid and at school I would really consider it because it is difficult but you don’t have to camp in a tent.

    Can I post on behalf of someone who isn’t on Facebook?

    In addition to the three badge books and all the merit badges, we provide a range of other activities. These include hosting live events on a monthly basis, as well as conducting two online weekends annually, specifically designed to enable participants outside the United Kingdom to engage with the programs.

    What is the Rebel Cup and is there still time to join?

    The Rebel Cup is an event where participants complete additional bonus challenges to earn points. In brief, it represents the competitive aspect of the Rebel Badge Club. Further details will be provided in the next section of the blog.

  • Why I chose to start Rebel Badge Club

    Rebel Badge Logo

    I joined the Rebel Badge Club because I wanted a hobby to utilize my free time in a productive manner. I initially discovered the organization through a Facebook advertisement and contemplated whether I should sign up for a year. After viewing the advertisement several times, I consulted my parents to verify its legitimacy. Once they provided their approval, I promptly ordered the associated book from Amazon to begin my participation without delay.

    To be honest, I now think it would have been better to buy the book from Charly’s shop so that more of the money would go back to supporting the Rebel Badge Club. Since then, I’ve started buying the Kindle version instead. Because of my eyesight, it’s easier for me to read on the Kindle app on my phone, and I can zoom in and out whenever I need to.

    To be honest, I now think it would have been better to buy the book from Charly’s shop so that more of the money would go back to supporting the Rebel Badge Club. Since then, I’ve started buying the Kindle version instead. Because of my eyesight, it’s easier for me to read on the Kindle app on my phone, and I can zoom in and out whenever I need to.

    To be honest, I now think it would have been better to buy the book from Charly’s shop so that more of the money would go back to supporting the Rebel Badge Club. Since then, I’ve started buying the Kindle version instead. Because of my eyesight, it’s easier for me to read on the Kindle app on my phone, and I can zoom in and out whenever I need to.