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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

WaterAid & Avon Scouts

      The Million Hand WaterAid project continues in 2018 with WaterAid as a key partner for clean water and sanitation. Alternative talks are possible for Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers to suit their age range. For details of WaterAid talks and programme ideas available within Avon Scouting.    

Bristol South Jamboree 2018 – BSJ18

Ignite 17 County Youth Forum

In October 2017 the first County Youth Forum “Ignite17” was held at Woodhouse Park Scout Activity Centre. Organised by County Youth Commissioner Jodi Walsh and her team, more than 50 young people from across the county were brought together for a full day of forums, fun and food! The aim of the day was to […]

Tim Peake becomes latest Scouting Ambassador

We’re delighted to announce that European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut, Major Tim Peake has been appointed as The Scout Association’s newest Scout Ambassador. Best known for spending 186 days on the International Space Station (ISS), he is also a former Cub Scout and an advocate of the power of Scouting to help young people develop […]