Posts Tagged ‘Weather’

Winter adventure in the snow

Monday, January 11th, 2010

Last weekend 2,500 Scouts from across the UK welcomed in a new year of adventure. The Scouts from as far as Devon and North Wales braved sub zero temperatures and fields of snow to camp at Gilwell Park Activity Centre, the home of Scouting and outdoor adventure.

Read More: http://www.scouts.org.uk/news/264/winter-adventure-in-the-snow

Snow rescue efforts boosted by Scout assistance

Wednesday, January 6th, 2010

Scout volunteers in the Midlands have been coming to the aid of local people by providing medicines and emergency supplies as weather conditions worsen.

Read More: http://www.scouts.org.uk/news/259/snow-rescue-efforts-boosted-by-scout-assistance

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

End to Rain Tax storm

Monday, September 28th, 2009

The Government have announced today that it is going to intervene to stop Ofwat’s rain tax and introduce a sensible social water charging regime.

Read More: http://www.scouts.org.uk/news/230/end-to-rain-tax-storm