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.

Duke of Edinburgh Award Newsletters

Two newsletter have been uploaded to the Duke of Edinburgh Award pages – leaders resources.

Kohoutek is Back !

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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 […]