Discovery Sailing – April 2019

In April , 22 scouts and leaders from Wansdyke District took to the Solent aboard two Yachts for an experience of big boat sailing sleeping on-board for two nights. The conditions were light on Saturday with Force 4 to 5 on the Sunday.   Sunday, the boat was under full sails and some awesome sailing was […]

Bristol Pride 2019

Avon Scouts will be attending and participating in Bristol Pride 2019 on Saturday 13 July 2019.  If you wish to march with Scouts, and aged 14 and over, please click on the this link to complete a registration form . For more information on scouting and inclusivity .

Try Sailing in May with RYA – Push the Boat Out : 18 May 2019

The RYA’s Push the Boat Out campaign is returning this May to offer you the chance to try sailing. No experience is necessary! WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING? All kit and safety equipment is provided.  All you need to bring with you is:  some clothes you don’t mind getting wet including old trainers and a light weight […]

St George’s Day Awards 2019

We are pleased to announce that the following adult volunteers have been recognised in the 2019 St George’s Day Awards. Congratulations one and all. Silver Wolf Robert Gray : Group Scout Active Support Member, Group President, 151st Bristol Fishponds Baptist, District Scout Active Support Member, District Executive Committee Member, Brunel John Anthony Smith : Section […]

Young Volunteer Leader of the Year Award for Oldfield Park Scout

Local Scout Leader Ashley Russell  was awarded  the ‘Young Volunteer Leader of the Year’ at the recent BathNES Community Awards 2018/19. The awards are selected by the chair of Bath and North East Somerset council in recognition of service to the community. Since becoming Group Scout Leader in 2014, he has helped revive 51stBath Scouts […]

Cheese & Wine Party

Benjamin Perry Boathouse Scout & Guide Activity Centre ~ to say thank you to our friends and supporters … and to raise a few bob! Location: Boathouse, Phoenix  Wharf, off Guinea Street, Bristol BS1 6TJ (ACCESS ~ Left from Redcliffe Hill. Right passed ‘Ostrich’ pub. Free parking.) When: Friday 7th June 2019 at 7.30pm Entrance […]

Avon County Cooking Competition

Photos from the Avon County Cooking Comp held on March 3rd 2019 can be found below. The standard was very high and eventual winners were 2nd Frampton Cotterell, second place 1st Congresbury and third 1st Stoke Gifford. Top 2 teams will attend the Regional Finals next weekend in Shurdington, Glos.  Congratulations to all teams today […]

Vacancy – Brunel District Commissioner

Help support our continued success! The search is on for a new District Commissioner (DC) for Brunel Scouts, and we need you to think about anyone you know who would thrive in this role! Do you know someone who: can inspire and enthuse applies strategic thinking to a challenge could build and lead a team […]

Recruiting now for Jamboree activities roles

Volunteer Vacancies in Growth & Development

Scouting actively engages and supports young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.  We want to grow Scouting in Avon to enable more young people to be prepared with these skills for life.  If you’d like to help us, we have some great volunteer opportunities available as we […]