Christmas is a special time for giving and there is nothing greater than giving the gift of life. Twelve young people who courageously put the skills that they learnt in Scouting into dramatic effect have been recognised by The Scout Association.
Read More: http://www.scouts.org.uk/news/257/scouts-give-the-greatest-gift-of-all-at-christmas
2009 was full of many exciting successes and growth stories for Scouting, both locally and nationally. We look forward to even more of this in 2010.
Read More: http://www.scouts.org.uk/news/256/thank-you-for-your-continued-support
Scouts have been advised not to carry penknives unless there is a “specific” reason to do so.
The guidance, published in Scouting magazine, follows confusion over laws on carrying a knife in public and a crackdown on knife culture.
Dave Budd, who runs safety courses for scouts, said knives “of any sort” should not be carried to camps unless there was a “specific need”.
But Kent scout leader Sheila Burgin said it was health and safety gone mad.
The political party conference season got off to a swinging start with over 50 Explorer and Network Scouts, leaders and parents from across England and Wales taking part in Scouts Speak Up.
Read More: http://www.scouts.org.uk/news/228/liberal-democrat-leader-and-deputy-leader-come-to-scouts-speak-up
Falkland’s veteran Simon Weston will become President Elect of the Welsh Scout Council
Read More: http://www.scouts.org.uk/news/229/simon-weston-becomes-president-of-scouting-in-wales
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
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
Scouts from 40 countries around the world have descended on Windsor Great Park for an action packed week camping in the Queen’s back garden. They have joined over 6000 other Scouts and Guides at Wings International Jamboree held in Windsor, UK.
Read More: http://www.scouts.org.uk/news/214/scouts-wing-it-at-windsor
