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.  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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Recruiting now for Jamboree activities roles

Ignite 2019 – Avon Youth Forum – 6th October

Sparks 2019 – Avon Youth Forum – 5th October 2019

County Cooking Competition – 3 March 2019

The annual County Cooking COmpetition will take place this year on the 3rd March 20199 between 9am and 2pm at Keynsham Scout HQ.   The theme is “Past, Present and Future World Scout Jamboree’s”. Entry forms can be obtained from Andy Phelps or your District ADC.