Scouting News
All the latest scouting news from Buckinghamshire and beyond.
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First Squirrels Invested In Bucks!
1st RAF Halton have recently invested their first Squirrels into the Drey and what a fantastic evening it was. What is Squirrels? A new provision for four and five year…
Help us find the Chief Scout’s Unsung Heroes 2022
We’re on the lookout for 20 young people who’ve really gone above and beyond. They’ll be UK Scouts aged 4-24 who’ve shown Scout values, courage, kindness and our ‘never give…
Save money this Christmas with Chesham Scout Post!
Click poster to enlarge. Chesham Scout Post is back for 2021! For just 25p, you can buy a stamp to send Christmas cards from Chesham to surrounding areas! Find your…
WIN! The Scouts are giving away the ultimate Scouts Christmas bundle!
The Scouts are giving you the chance to win this awesome Scouts Christmas bundle, which includes… 1 Scouts Monopoly 1 Scouts Cluedo 1 Scouts Guess Who 1 Set of Handmade…
Scouts go free! New exhibition of Scouting in Buckinghamshire
For the months of July and August, Scouts wearing a necker will get free access to a new exhibition, showcasing over 100 years of Scouting history. The exhibition is on…
What is the new ‘Money Skills’ Badge?
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…
Vale of Aylesbury Scout Shop to Reopen on the 19th April
Due to the easing of coronavirus restrictions in Buckinghamshire, the Vale of Aylesbury Scout Shop in Weston Turville will be reopening on April 19th from 7-9pm. In the meantime, the…
Scouts to meet indoors (and other changes to the Amber readiness levels)
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…
How to join us and #ThankTwo
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…
1st Wolverton Scout Group Need Your Help!
I recently joined the committee for 1ST WOLVERTON SCOUT GROUP as my autistic son was a cub and is now a scout with the group. All the committee members are…
Bucks Scouts partner with Thames Valley Air Ambulance for new challenge badge!
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.…
‘Chief Scout’s Unsung Heroes 2021’: Do you know someone?
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…
How to join in with Wintercamp 2021… From home!
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…
The Scouts announce new members of HQ Team!
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?…
‘Press play and go’ – A new online programme from The Scouts
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…
County Commissioner: “Thanks to all of our volunteers”
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…
