We are looking for an Assistant County Commissioner Beavers

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to support the Beaver Scout (6-8 yrs) provision across the County. The role will involve facilitating communication throughout the County, supporting Districts as well as the programme provision. If you are interested in this role, please contact Alec Tomlinson, Assistant County Commissioner – Programme. Details can be found […]

The Great Indoors

We know the coming days and weeks are going to be difficult for families across the UK, as the spread of Covid-19 causes schools to close. As the experts in developing skills and bringing adventure to young people, we want to do what we can to help.   While we normally love the great outdoors, […]

South West Scouting at Home 2020

Just because we cannot meet face to face, it doesn’t mean we cannot continue Scouting! Did you know that you can run meetings using technology. If you’re not sure, we have all information here:Video Calling using ZoomUse WhatsAppStart a Facebook Group The Avon County team are collaborating with colleagues across the region – putting together […]

All adult training within Avon County is postponed until further notice.

Important Coronvirus update – 16 March 2020 – from Tim Kidd, UK Chief Commissioner

Dear all, I’m writing to share critical pieces of information relating to the developing Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. This email follows my previous communications with volunteer managers over the past few weeks. Late this afternoon, the Prime Minister has said that everyone in the UK should now avoid non-essential travel and contact with others. Suspension of […]

Traditional Rafting Training Day – 19 April 2020

If you have an outdoor active Scout or Explorer troop/unit then building and manoeuvring your own homebuilt raft is a must on your summer programme. In order to fulfil this challenge on B1 waters, POR requires your leaders to hold an appropriate Activity Permit. The training day for Leaders and Explorers will be held on […]

Development Team Assistant – Avon

The purpose of the role is to support and deliver the creation of more Scouting places in every community across the project area as part of a development team. The role will be a fundamental part of taking Scouting to new and under represented communities and will involve working directly with both adults and young […]

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 […]

Congratulations – St George’s Day Awards 2019

The following people have been recognised during 2019, and as such will be invited to attend the national parade at Windsor in April 2020. Silver Wolf – this is the unrestricted gift of the Chief Scout and is awarded for service of the most exceptional nature John Kirwan – District Chair, Cabot   Cyril Mullen […]