Avon Scouts Sailing

Nineteen members of Wansdyke district and the Avon Scout Sailing section Club spent a weekend yacht sailing on the Solent. The scout base on the River Hamble has 2 yachts skippered by suitably qualified scout volunteers which any group can hire.  We did a circumnavigation of the Isle of Wight sleeping on Anchor in a […]

Introducing Reach – A brand-new event for Network and Explorers beginning on the 14th August!

As well as meeting new people and taking part in activities (as well as the free BBQ! ) you’ll also get the chance to help develop Woodhouse Park and progress or start your work towards your top awards!  To sign up for this FREE event just follow the link: bit.ly/WHP_Reach

The Bristol Royal Hospital for Children’s Scout Group is turning 20!!

Help us to celebrate by entering our birthday badge competition! Follow this link to access the competition forms: https://1drv.ms/u/s!AukRzCyIISexgaEFeQURYK1bopRkAg?e=txbCdD Closing date: 10th September.

World Scout Jamboree 2023

The next World Scout Jamboree will take place in South Korea in Summer 2023. Planning for the event is underway and Avon County are now looking for candidates to apply for our leadership team. We’re keen to make our team as diverse and inclusive as possible so we’d love to hear from you if you […]

County Advisor vacancy – Squirrels in Avon

We have an exciting new position to lead the conversation within Avon County around new early years scouting provision. The aim of this role is to be a central contact who can investigate initial levels of interest for squirrels in all Districts. You will: Receive training on the national roll out of squirrel scouting that […]

Rafting is alive and splashing in Avon!

29 Leaders and Young Leaders attended a training course to prepare for delivering and running a Rafting session with their respective groups. The course involved building rafts using barrels, spars, and knots, as well as covering the relevant safety requirements to run traditional rafting with their Group. The Leaders and Young Leaders will be assessed […]

Re-opening of Woodhouse Park in April

From 12 April, Woodhouse Park will reopen as a safe outdoor space for Groups to meet during evenings and weekends in the summer term as part of their programme.    Scouting will move to Amber from 29 March, and restrictions lifted on the size of sections able to meet outdoors.  There will be four fields […]

Devon Scouts – Virtual International Camp – 21 – 23rd May 2021

“Are you tired of looking at the same old walls? Would you like the chance to travel the world? Then we have the solution for you – the Devon Scouts Virtual International Camp! Along with other Scouts from all over Devon, connect with Scouts from across the world as they share their cultures, languages, and […]

Cubs – Newsletter – March 2021

Gift Aid Made Simple – Make the most of Gift Aid for your Scout Group.

Gift Aid is a tax relief set up by the Government to enable charities to claim back 25p for every eligible £1 donation that is made to your charity. Every Group, District and County is a charity and so they’re able to claim 25% on eligible donations made to them by UK taxpayers. This includes […]