Scouting News from around the County, and the Nation.
Aimed at Beavers and Cubs (for now), this challenge badge aims to increase awareness of Thames Valley Air Ambulance and what they do, while providing fun activities for Young People. On the Monday Madness show last week, Tessa, Asssistant County Comissioner for Beavers, Lucy, Assistant County Commissioner for Scouts, and 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…
Buckinghamshire County Commissioner, James Palin, has released a Christmas Message for all Scouters in Bucks. He thanked all leaders and volunteers for their hard work during this unexpected year. “I’d like to pass on my personal thanks to all of the volunteers who’ve worked tirelessly this year to keep Scouts Read more…
With Buckinghamshire being placed in Tier 4 of Coronavirus restrictions, the Scout readiness level for our county has been changed back to red until further notice. Looking for things to do? If you’re having trouble planning for the return to online Scouting, don’t forget that all BSR at Home shows are still 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…
Due to the ongoing pandemic, the 2020 Endurance events have been cancelled. A statement was issued by the organisers on the 18th November. We hope you are all safe and well in the current circumstances. It is with great sadness that the organising team for the Endurance Events have taken 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…
