Devon Scouts – Virtual International Camp – 21 – 23rd May 2021

“Are you tired of looking at the same old walls? Would you like the chance to travel the world? Then we have the solution for you – the Devon Scouts Virtual International Camp! Along with other Scouts from all over Devon, connect with Scouts from across the world as they share their cultures, languages, and […]

Cubs – Newsletter – March 2021

Cub Scouts make a difference at Christmas time

In November 2020, we asked Cub Scouts from across Avon to design a Christmas card for the crew of HMS Prince of Wales, an aircraft carrier associated with Bristol, all 700 of them! Learn about HMS Prince of Wales (RO9) here https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/our-organisation/the-fighting-arms/surface-fleet/aircraft-carriers/hms-prince-of-wales Each Christmas card that we received was entered into a draw for a […]

Do you fancy a challenge? We’ve got two for you to consider

First of all…. World Scout Jamboree 2023 The next World Scout Jamboree will take place in South Korea in Summer 2023. Planning for the event is underway and Avon County are due to formally start recruiting our leadership team in early 2021. To get ahead of the game we’re looking to hear from you now […]

Love Sailing ? Interested in how you can help the County Sailing then read on…

We have boats, water and time spare but we need  to help our team. We provide sailing tasters in Bristol harbour between April and August for any scout group in Avon County. This year almost 90% of our scout taster sessions sold within 24 hours of booking opening. As we are now having to turn […]

County Cooking Competition – and the winners are …1st North Worle (Omega) Scouts

A fabulous County Cooking Competition today at Keynsham Scout H, where 5 of the 9 districts were represented and we saw some lovely food cooked and presented for the judges. The runners up were 1st Stockwood (148th Bristol) Scouts. Both these teams will represent Avon at the Inter Cooking Competition in Shurdington, Glos. on 22nd […]

Archery GB Instructors Award Course

Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th October 2019 from 9am to 6pm both days Venue: 1st Saltford Scout HQ, Chelwood Road, Saltford, Bristol BS31 3BU. map Contact: Archery@AvonScouts.org.uk

Avon County Cooking Competition

Photos from the Avon County Cooking Comp held on March 3rd 2019 can be found below. The standard was very high and eventual winners were 2nd Frampton Cotterell, second place 1st Congresbury and third 1st Stoke Gifford. Top 2 teams will attend the Regional Finals next weekend in Shurdington, Glos.  Congratulations to all teams today […]

County Cooking Competition – 3 March 2019

The annual County Cooking COmpetition will take place this year on the 3rd March 20199 between 9am and 2pm at Keynsham Scout HQ.   The theme is “Past, Present and Future World Scout Jamboree’s”. Entry forms can be obtained from Andy Phelps or your District ADC.

Rickard Shield & Golden Boot Night Navigation Competition

The 2020 Rickard Shield Event will be held on 14th/15th March. Applications are now open for this year’s Rickard Shield & Golden Boot night navigation competition! Please download the information letter here Please download a poster flyer for the event here Please encourage your Explorer Scout unit, Network unit or Senior Section Guide unit to […]