Avon Scouts

Formal Opening of the new Avon Scout & Guide Canoe Club (ASGCC) – Saturday 9th June 2018

Just before the start of the Avon Scout Regatta, Mr Stuart Ballard (Deputy County Commissioner) will formally open the new equipment store. Avon County Scouts has generously supported the Club over the years and in particular the activity support unit, with emphasis on funding in recent years. This enabled the Club to overhaul, modernise and […]

23 May 2018

Avon County Scouts Sailing Section – Adult Training Courses

The sailing season has started on the harbour with the usual busy programme. Taster sessions are booked well ahead and we look forward to another successful summer. We welcome any adults – either parents or friends – who would like to join our active team. If you would like to become more involved, please speak to the Officer […]

08 May 2018

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

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

08 May 2018

24th World Scout Jamboree – Unit 70 (Avonation) The Badge !

Unit 70 – WSJ24 2019 have launched their unit badge which is available to all scouters and the public to purchase with all proceeds being put towards the running of the units activities and camps in preparation for their trip to the US in 2019. All funds raised from sales of the badge will contribute […]

29 April 2018

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

24th WSJ Jamboree – Quiz Night – Unit 69 “The Brizzly Bears” & Unit 70 “Avonation”

DJ Bunny’s Quiz Night on Saturday 19th May from 7.3pm at the 26th Bristol (Northcote) Scout HQ, Great Brockeridge, Westbury-on-Trym, BS9 3TY. Cost is £3 per person, maximum of 6 per team, fully licensed event for the sale of Wine and Beer, Raffle, Music and Interval Games. This is a fundraising event for the 72 […]

09 April 2018

Kahoutek 2018 – Back to Basics – Saturday 6th October 2018

KAHOUTEK 2018 – BACK TO BASICS Kahoutek 2018 is open to all Scout and Guide Groups within the Scout County of Avon and Guiding areas of Somerset North and Bristol & South Gloucestershire. When: Saturday 6th October 2018 When: 10am-4pm Where: Woodhouse Park Scout Activity Centre, Fern Hill, Almondsbury, BS34 4LX What is it : […]

30 March 2018

Avon County Scouts Cooking Competition

The Avon Scouts County Competition that was held at 1st Keynsham Scout HQ (Wansdyke District) on the 25 February 2018 was won by 1st Severn Beach Scouts, and the Runners up were 1st High Littleton. Some photos from the event, and on behalf of Avon County Scouts – thank you to all involved – from […]

02 March 2018

Bristol Monopoly Run – 12 May 2018

Have you got what it takes to successfully move around the Monopoly Board to score your team valuable points? Using your navigational skills, work as a team to visit the sites of Bristol. Join other guides, scouts, senior section, explorers, network members and leaders on a giant scale monopoly game next May. When? 12th May 2018 […]

02 March 2018

Latest News

Formal Opening of the new Avon Scout & Guide Canoe Club (ASGCC) – Saturday 9th June 2018

Avon County Scouts Sailing Section – Adult Training Courses

Avon County Sailing Section – Yacht Sailing on Discovery

Avon Scouts Archery Unit – New Instructors Course – 29th (evening), 30th June, and 1st July 2018

24th World Scout Jamboree – Unit 70 (Avonation) The Badge !

St George’s Day Awards 2018

24th WSJ Jamboree – Quiz Night – Unit 69 “The Brizzly Bears” & Unit 70 “Avonation”

Kahoutek 2018 – Back to Basics – Saturday 6th October 2018

Avon County Scouts Cooking Competition

Bristol Monopoly Run – 12 May 2018