Last month, The Scouts released a new badge, aiming to help build young people’s confidence and understanding of money through creative, fun and hands-on activities. But how did it come about, and how is it earned? Beavers ‘Money Skills’ Badge Cubs ‘Money Skills’ Badge The badge came about after research Read more…
As of the 12th April, there has been some changes to the current Amber status. The key changes are: Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers can meet indoors, with no legal limit on youth numbers, however you should keep it as one section meeting at a time with flexibility for smaller Read more…
Every year on February 22, we take some time to commemorate the history of Scouts and thank the volunteers who make it possible. This February 22 – after what’s frankly been a bit of a rubbish year – we want to double the amount of gratitude we show. We’re asking Read more…
Do you know a UK Scout aged between 6 and 24 who’s gone above and beyond? We thought so. Why not nominate them as one of the Chief Scout’s Unsung Heroes 2021 and help them be in with a chance of winning £500? Make your nominations here by 16 February: Read more…
Between the 15th and the 17th of January, Wintercamp will be hosting an online camp in place of their usual face-to-face camp. With 150 activities to complete, spread over 6 activity zones, it’s not to be missed! Wintercamp TV will also be live from 6pm on the 15th, providing special Read more…
The Scouts have also announced that from September 2021, we will have a new UK Chief Commissioner, and a new Chair of the Board of trustees. But who are they? (Credit and Source: The Scouts) Carl Hankinson – UK Chief Commissioner (as of September 2021) Carl Hankinson has volunteered with Read more…
With England now being in a national lockdown, and the Scouts Readiness Level remaning at Red, The Scouts have released a six-week programme of online activities to ease the pressure on leaders. “We know that delivering the programme over Zoom is hard work, so we’ve put together videos to help you deliver Read more…
It’s a Christmas Miracle! From the 2nd of December, the Scout readiness level for everywhere in England will return to Amber for youth provision, for those under the age of 18. What does Amber mean for me? Amber means that Restricted size group sessions can take place outdoors and indoors. Read more…
Following the announcement by the Prime Minister on the 31st of October, which set out plans for a month-long nationwide lockdown in England, The Scouts have now moved the Readiness Level to red, which stops all face to face Scouting. The announcement (below) states that these restrictions will be in Read more…
With the Remembrance Day services and events that usually take place across our region being cancelled, we at Bucks Scout Radio have decided to broadcast an hour long show to remember all those who have served and sacrificed to defend our nation, many of whom gave their lives in the Read more…
