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Sodbury Challenge 2018 – 13 October 2018

The competition is split into two sections a 5hr course and an 8hr course. This year we will only be able to offer two categories. Junior ages 10-14 (5hrs or 8 hrs) and Senior 14-18 (8hrs course only). The event works as follows: • Teams of 3-5 members; • Do as many check points in […]

15 June 2018

Avon County Sailing Section – Yacht Sailing on Discovery

YACHT SAILING ON DISCOVERY Did you know that Scouts have 2 yachts based in the Hamble River near Southampton which can be booked for weekends or week trips around the UK or into Europe? 20 Scout members from Midsomer Norton and Clutton Scout groups plus members of Avon Scout Sailing section club hired 2 boats […]

08 May 2018

Avon Scouts Archery Unit – New Instructors Course – 29th (evening), 30th June, and 1st July 2018

For more information please send an enquiry to archery@avonscouts.org.uk

08 May 2018

St George’s Day Awards 2018

On the 11th April 2018, Mrs Peaches Golding OBE, Lord Lieutenant of Bristol, together with the Scout County Commissioner for Avon County – Mr Graham Brant – presented St George’s Day Awards. The presentation was held at the offices of Smith & Williamson, who kindly continue to sponsor the Award events, recognising achievements by both […]

18 April 2018

FAQs about Activity Permits

We’ve been receiving a number of questions about activity permits, so we’ve gathered them in one place, and provided some answers and guidance for you – find more information here

21 February 2018

Can you Inspire? – District Explorer Scout Commissioner – Bristol South District

Are you a brilliant organiser with great people skills? Do get on equally well with adults and young people? Can you juggle organising a fun day with supporting a new leader? If so, then you would make a great Expl orer Scout Commissoner a volunteer manager in Scouting. You will manage and support the units and its leaders […]

25 January 2018

Avon Scout & Guide Canoe Club (ASGCC) urgently needs your help

ASGCC provides canoeing and kayaking to Scouting sections across the County. There is a dedicated team of instructors (a friendly bunch) providing sessions weekly from May to July (with some additions before and after, light and weather permitting). Unfortunately, due to people moving etc. there are vacancies within the Club committee for Secretary, Treasurer […]

17 January 2018

Cabot District & Namaste Nepal on BBC Radio Bristol

On Saturday 13th January 2018, Michele Hurst, a parent volunteer with the Namaste Nepal SAS Unit, was was on BBC Radio Bristol discussing scouting in the city and how this unit is raising funds for the trip to Nepal in October in 2018. This was a fantastic opportunity to talk about the fundraising and […]

14 January 2018

ACC Cubs – New Appointment

It is with great pleasure that we announce that Nigel Ball nigel.ball@axescouts.org.uk has been appointed as ACC Cubs for Avon scouts with immediate effect. Graham Brant County Commissioner Avon County Scouts