Cub Scouts make a difference at Christmas time

In November 2020, we asked Cub Scouts from across Avon to design a Christmas card for the crew of HMS Prince of Wales, an aircraft carrier associated with Bristol, all 700 of them! Learn about HMS Prince of Wales (RO9) here https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/our-organisation/the-fighting-arms/surface-fleet/aircraft-carriers/hms-prince-of-wales Each Christmas card that we received was entered into a draw for a […]

1st Keynsham Scouts support the NHS

1st Keynsham Scout group, Wansdyke District are delighted to announce that they have agreed for the NHS to take over, and use their main Scout HQ building in Ashton Way, Keynsham as a medical testing and/or vaccination centre. This will be for an initial period of three months. The initiative is part of the government’s […]

Opening of Woodhouse Park to members

The following message has been emailed tonight to all Adult volunteers. To: All Adult members of Avon Scouts As we start 2021, we look forward with optimism and hope that at some point this year we can start to return to some form of normality with the resumption of face-to-face Scouting. At the present time […]

Merry Christmas

St George’s Day Awards 2020

We are pleased to announce that the following adult volunteers have been recognised during 2020 and as such will be eligible to attend the next National parade at Windsor. Congratulations one and all. Silver Wolf Roger Starr – Chair BP Boathouse      Colin Parsons – Group President 91st Bristol, Cabot      Bar to the Silver Acorn Graham […]

We are looking for an Assistant County Commissioner Beavers

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to support the Beaver Scout (6-8 yrs) provision across the County. The role will involve facilitating communication throughout the County, supporting Districts as well as the programme provision. If you are interested in this role, please contact Alec Tomlinson, Assistant County Commissioner – Programme. Details can be found […]

Do you fancy a challenge? We’ve got two for you to consider

First of all…. 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 due to formally start recruiting our leadership team in early 2021. To get ahead of the game we’re looking to hear from you now […]

The Great Indoors

We know the coming days and weeks are going to be difficult for families across the UK, as the spread of Covid-19 causes schools to close. As the experts in developing skills and bringing adventure to young people, we want to do what we can to help.   While we normally love the great outdoors, […]

South West Scouting at Home 2021

Just because we cannot meet face to face, it doesn’t mean we cannot continue Scouting! Did you know that you can run meetings using technology. If you’re not sure, we have all information here:Video Calling using ZoomUse WhatsAppStart a Facebook Group The Avon County team are collaborating with colleagues across the region – putting together […]

All adult training within Avon County is postponed until further notice.