Its Trustees week in the UK

So we are saying a big THANK YOU to all our Trustees who volunteer their time across our 146 Scout Groups and 9 Districts and help to ensure that young people and adults can develop their #skills for life. Becoming a Scout Trustee Scout Trustees contribute to the running of the Scout Group, by providing support […]

Water Aid – Program idea

Would you like a night off from programme planning? The Scout Association and WaterAid have linked up to raise awareness of water-related problems.  As a warranted Scouter associated with water activities, a registered WaterAid speaker and a retired Engineer working on water-related projects, I know the importance of clean water. During the winter months, I […]

Vacancies – Local Training Managers (ADC Leader Trainer) & County Training Team Members

Avon Scouts are looking for a number of individuals throughout the County to support and deliver adult training in line with the national Scout strategy.  Our training volunteers are an intrinsic part of the County plan and will help to shape scouting alongside the young people aged 6 to 18 years. Local Training Managers / Assistant […]

Avon Jamboree 2020 – 22 May through to Monday 25 May – Save the Date !

Volunteer as a Trustee at Avon Scouts

Trustee Roles Scouting is an exciting movement with young people and adventure at its heart, delivered and supported almost exclusively by volunteers. In the next five years we want even more young people aged 6-25 across the region to enrich their lives through the adventure of Scouting and have ambitious plans to grow and to […]

Avon County Sailing Section – Yacht Sailing on Discovery

YACHT SAILING ON DISCOVERY Did you know that Scouts have 2 yachts based in the Hamble River near Southampton which can be booked for weekends or week trips around the UK or into Europe? 20 Scout members from Midsomer Norton and Clutton Scout groups plus members of Avon Scout Sailing section club hired 2 boats […]

24th World Scout Jamboree – Unit 70 (Avonation) The Badge !

Unit 70 – WSJ24 2019 have launched their unit badge which is available to all scouters and the public to purchase with all proceeds being put towards the running of the units activities and camps in preparation for their trip to the US in 2019. All funds raised from sales of the badge will contribute […]

St George’s Day Awards 2018

On the 11th April 2018, Mrs Peaches Golding OBE, Lord Lieutenant of Bristol, together with the Scout County Commissioner for Avon County – Mr Graham Brant – presented St George’s Day Awards.  The presentation was held at the offices of Smith & Williamson, who kindly continue to sponsor the Award events, recognising achievements by both […]

FAQs about Activity Permits

We’ve been receiving a number of questions about activity permits, so we’ve gathered them in one place, and provided some answers and guidance for you – find more information here

Avon Scout & Guide Canoe Club (ASGCC) urgently needs your help

  ASGCC provides canoeing and kayaking to Scouting sections across the County. There is a dedicated team of instructors (a friendly bunch) providing sessions weekly from May to July (with some additions before and after, light and weather permitting). Unfortunately, due to people moving etc. there are vacancies within the Club committee for Secretary, Treasurer […]