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We are recruiting for Avon Jamboree 2020

The Jamboree team are now starting to recruit for key roles: MarComms team DCC MarComms – Nicole Crompton is bringing together a team of enthusiastic and talented individuals who will provide clear, concise communications and imagery both before, during and after the event.  For further information of each of the roles, please click on the […]

Avon Scouts Development Plan 2018 – 2023

  County Development Plan 201823 Final 1.0

Its Trustees week in the UK

So we are saying a big THANK YOU to all our Trustees who volunteer their time across our 146 Scout Groups and 9 Districts and help to ensure that young people and adults can develop their #skills for life. Becoming a Scout Trustee Scout Trustees contribute to the running of the Scout Group, by providing support […]

Vacancy – Avon Jamboree 2020 Head of Activities

Role Description – Avon Jamboree 2020, Head of Activities    Reports to: Camp Chief,  Deputy Camp Chief and Finance. Role Summary: To lead, plan and delivery the Activities program for 5000 young people at the Avon County Jamboree 2020. Responsible for: Activities Leads: Day time Evening Day visitor Sub camp IST Off-site To arrange activities for […]

Network events

Bonfire gathering – 3rd November at Woodhouse Park – for more information – see the events page Scouts of the World Award discovery event – Friday 9th and Sunday 11 November 2018 – see the events page

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]