Posts Tagged ‘The Scout Association’

2,000 Scouts brave cold for rugby showdown

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

Over 50 Groups in Leicestershire raise Scouting’s profile and enjoy a Premiership encounter in freezing conditions, with bands, clowns and plenty of adventure

Read More: http://www.scouts.org.uk/news/265/2000-scouts-brave-cold-for-rugby-showdown

Top Blue Peter award for young Scouting heroes

Monday, January 4th, 2010

Five young Scouts have been awarded Blue Peter Gold badges in recognition of their inspiring acts of bravery and generosity.

Read More: http://www.scouts.org.uk/news/258/top-blue-peter-award-for-young-scouting-heroes

Scouts give the greatest gift of all at Christmas

Saturday, December 26th, 2009

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

Scout success in stopping rain tax

Monday, September 28th, 2009

Scouts succeed in stopping Ofwat’s introduction of a rain tax that could have prevented Scout Groups in England and Wales from providing vital activities and support for young people.

Read More: http://www.scouts.org.uk/news/230/scout-success-in-stopping-rain-tax

Liberal Democrat Leader and Deputy Leader come to Scouts Speak Up

Sunday, September 27th, 2009

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

Simon Weston becomes President of Scouting in Wales

Sunday, September 27th, 2009

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

Scouts in river rescue drama

Sunday, September 27th, 2009

A group of 16-year-old Llangollen Scouts have been involved in a river rescue drama on the River Wye during their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expedition.

Read More: http://www.scouts.org.uk/news/227/scouts-in-river-rescue-drama

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

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