Latest News : Avon Scouts

Development Team Assistant – Avon

The purpose of the role is to support and deliver the creation of more Scouting places in every community across the project area as part of a development team. The role will be a fundamental part of taking Scouting to new and under represented communities and will involve working directly with both adults and young […]

19 January 2020

Love Sailing ? Interested in how you can help the County Sailing then read on…

We have boats, water and time spare but we need to help our team. We provide sailing tasters in Bristol harbour between April and August for any scout group in Avon County. This year almost 90% of our scout taster sessions sold within 24 hours of booking opening. As we are now having to turn […]

18 January 2020

County Cooking Competition – and the winners are …1st North Worle (Omega) Scouts

A fabulous County Cooking Competition today at Keynsham Scout H, where 5 of the 9 districts were represented and we saw some lovely food cooked and presented for the judges. The runners up were 1st Stockwood (148th Bristol) Scouts. Both these teams will represent Avon at the Inter Cooking Competition in Shurdington, Glos. on 22nd […]

15 January 2020

Congratulations – St George’s Day Awards 2019

The following people have been recognised during 2019, and as such will be invited to attend the national parade at Windsor in April 2020. Silver Wolf – this is the unrestricted gift of the Chief Scout and is awarded for service of the most exceptional nature John Kirwan – District Chair, Cabot Cyril Mullen […]

21 December 2019

District Commissioner Bristol South, Avon County

We’re currently looking for a District Commissioner. This is a management role, and we need someone who can provide leadership, motivation and guidance to our other adult volunteers. For more information, please refer to the following documents which detail the vacancy, what’s involved, and how to apply.

27 October 2019

Archery GB Instructors Award Course

Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th October 2019 from 9am to 6pm both days Venue: 1st Saltford Scout HQ, Chelwood Road, Saltford, Bristol BS31 3BU. map Contact: Archery@AvonScouts.org.uk

15 September 2019

We are recruiting – ACC Volunteer Recruitment, ACC Growth and ACC Leadership Development

We are recruiting and you could be the right person to join our growing organisation and make a difference. Are you a confident person with great communication skills? Do you have a flare for sales? Have you built positive professional relationships with clients or candidates? Assistant County Commissioner Volunteer Recruitment Are you passionate about the […]

23 August 2019

We are recruiting – ACC Beavers, Cubs, Explorers and Activities

We are looking for four enthusiastic people to join our County programme team and take on the roles of Assistant County Commissioner for Beavers, Cubs, Explorers and Activities. The role of ACC is an important part of the Programme Team. You will provide ongoing support to Districts to ensure that all of our leaders and […]

23 August 2019

World Space Week : 4th – 10th October 2019

Get involved in World Space Week – the largest space event on Earth, with more than 50000 events celebrated in over 80 countries in 2018. This year’s theme is “The Moon: Gateway to the Stars”. Download the resource guide here, and use the information and resources within the publication to plan a STEM and Space […]

23 August 2019

Bristol Pride 2019

Avon Scouts will be attending and participating in Bristol Pride 2019 on Saturday 13 July 2019. On Saturday 13th July Avon County will be attending the Bristol Pride Parade March to promote Scouting’s commitment to equality and building a more inclusive society. Joining 12,000 others we will be marching to spread the word that Scouting […]

05 June 2019