BREAKING: All Scouting Stopped due to COVID-19

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"All face-to-face Scout meetings, activities and events must be suspended from Tuesday 17th March 2020"

Amid the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, UK Chief Commissioner Tim Kidd has made the decision to order all face-to-face Scouting to be suspended from Tuesday 17th March. The Scout Association is following advice from the Government about stopping the spread of the virus.

It has been confirmed that the following events have, at this time, been cancelled.
Day of Celebration at Windsor
Beaver and Cub Fundays at Gilwell Park and Woodhouse Park
Gilwell 24

Bucks Scout Radio will still be broadcasting live despite the announcement, bringing Scouting into the home during this time of unease and isolation. You can check our schedule here. 

We are urging all listeners to stay safe. Please visit nhs.uk/coronavirus if you feel unwell. We are live, 24/7 – here for you. Just contact us. 

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POLL: 97% of people prefer Face-to-Face Scouting! - Bucks Scout Radio · June 8, 2020 at 7:11 pm

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