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 […]

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.

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

World Space Week : 4th – 10th October 2019

Get involved in World Space Week – the largest space event on Earth, with more than 50000 events celebrated in over 80 countries in 2018. This year’s theme is “The Moon: Gateway to the Stars”. Download the resource guide here, and use the information and resources within the publication to plan a STEM and Space […]

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 […]

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 […]

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