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 […] 15 November 2018 Uncategorised
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 Activities Uncategorised
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 Awards Uncategorised
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 Uncategorised
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 Uncategorised
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 […] 12 November 2017 Uncategorised
