Can I have a shout out if it is my birthday?

Yes, of course, you can! If you, a fellow participant, leader or service team member has a birthday during the Jamboree, please email Nicole Crompton, our Head of Communications on Nicole.crompton@avonscouts.org.uk and she will arrange for something special.

When and where can I collect my order?

Your order will be available from Friday 22nd May and can be collected from the onsite Avon Adventure shop. When collecting please make sure to bring your order reference number with you.

Can boys and girls share tents?

Within Scouting, mixed-sex tents are at the discretion of the leader. Within Girlguiding, this is not acceptable unless you are over 18 years of age.

If I turn 18 on the Jamboree, where will I camp?

If you turn 18 during the weekend of Avon Adventure, please make bookings@avonscouts.org.uk aware. You will be asked to camp in Cook Sub Camp until your 18th birthday as you will be an Explorer or Ranger, but on your birthday, you will be asked to move to the Staff Sub Camp, Peake. This is to comply with POR and Girlguiding UK regulations regarding Safeguarding. Please note, you will also be required to have your own tent and an active DBS.

Do I have to wear my neckerchief or lanyard all weekend?

Yes. It is imperative all Participants, Leaders and Staff members always wear their neckerchief or lanyards throughout the Jamboree. The Core team and Site Safety team have the right to challenge at any time to ensure safety of everyone on site.

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03 February 2020

Development Team Assistant – Avon

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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

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