Archive for September, 2009

New Independent Safeguarding Authority regulations

Sunday, September 27th, 2009

The Scout Association is aware of today’s stories in the media highlighting the new regulations designed to protect young people that will come into place over the next 18 months.

Read More: http://www.scouts.org.uk/news/226/new-independent-safeguarding-authority-regulations

Scouts Speak Up at Party Conferences

Sunday, September 27th, 2009

At this year’s political party conferences Scouts will have the chance to discuss and express their views on issues that matter to them with MPs.

Read More: http://www.scouts.org.uk/news/224/scouts-speak-up-at-party-conferences

Scouting refutes knife ban claims

Sunday, September 27th, 2009

Several incorrect stories have appeared in the media this week reporting a knife ban in Scouting.

Read More: http://www.scouts.org.uk/news/225/scouting-refutes-knife-ban-claims

Has Lucie got the X-Factor?

Sunday, September 27th, 2009

An 18-year-old Explorer Scout will be striving for pop stardom with an appearance on the X-Factor auditions on Saturday night.

Read More: http://www.scouts.org.uk/news/221/has-lucie-got-the-xfactor

A new way to volunteer for Scouting

Sunday, September 27th, 2009

This weekend has seen the launch of Scout Active Support, a new way of allowing adult volunteers to support and get involved with local Scouting.

Read More: http://www.scouts.org.uk/news/222/a-new-way-to-volunteer-for-scouting

Falklands Beaver Scout’s Badges success

Sunday, September 27th, 2009

A Beaver Scout from the Falkland Islands has managed to achieve all of the badges available to her. Seven year old Caitlin has gained her badges whilst enjoying the wide range of activities Scouting has to offer young people.

Read More: http://www.scouts.org.uk/news/220/falklands-beaver-scouts-badges-success

Chelmsford Scouts support school in Nepal

Sunday, September 27th, 2009

Explorer Scouts from Chelmsford and District have returned from the trip of a lifetime to Nepal with stories and photos of their international adventure.

Read More: http://www.scouts.org.uk/news/219/chelmsford-scouts-support-school-in-nepal

Reading Scouts salvage festival camping gear for sale

Sunday, September 27th, 2009

79th Reading Scouts are working in partnership with Festival Republic, the organisers of Reading Festival, and Bright Green, a community recycling project, to ensure that the thousands of items of camping equipment left behind by festival goers at this year’s Reading Festival are cleared away and put to good use.

Read More: http://www.scouts.org.uk/news/217/reading-scouts-salvage-festival-camping-gear-for-sale

Swindon Scout raises £4000 for Indian orphanage

Sunday, September 27th, 2009

Chief Scout Bear Grylls has congratulated a Swindon Scout who has raised £4000 for an Indian orphanage in Delhi.

Read More: http://www.scouts.org.uk/news/218/swindon-scout-raises-4000-for-indian-orphanage

Scouts come together for three days of fun

Sunday, September 27th, 2009

Scouts from across the world will be gathering at Gilwell Park Scout Activity Centre for Reunion 2009, an activity camp where adult volunteers share knowledge, enjoy outdoor activities and take part in workshops packed full of ideas to help them in providing great Scouting to young people.

Read More: http://www.scouts.org.uk/news/216/scouts-come-together-for-three-days-of-fun