Avon Scouts

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 […]

13 July 2018

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 […]

08 May 2018

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 […]

29 April 2018

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 […]

18 April 2018

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

21 February 2018

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 […]

17 January 2018

Tim Peake becomes latest Scouting Ambassador

We’re delighted to announce that European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut, Major Tim Peake has been appointed as The Scout Association’s newest Scout Ambassador. Best known for spending 186 days on the International Space Station (ISS), he is also a former Cub Scout and an advocate of the power of Scouting to help young people develop […]

12 November 2017

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