Scouting News
All the latest scouting news from Buckinghamshire and beyond.
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BUCKINGHAMSHIRE: Scout Readiness Level Reverted to Red.
John Shaw
December 27, 2020
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…
JUST IN: Scout groups in England back to AMBER from 2nd December
John Shaw
November 30, 2020
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…
Endurance Events 2021 Cancelled
John Shaw
November 21, 2020
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…
BREAKING: Scout Readiness level moved to RED in the face of another Lockdown.
John Shaw
November 4, 2020
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…
Bucks Scout Radio to run an online Remembrance service.
John Shaw
November 1, 2020
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…
What does the Nationwide lockdown mean for Face to Face Scouting?
John Shaw
November 1, 2020
Following the Prime Minister’s recent announcement of a nationwide lockdown in England, The Scout Association are now working with the National Youth Agency to find out what this means for…
Buckinghamshire Scouts looking for a new District Commissioner!
John Shaw
November 1, 2020
If you or someone you know may be interested in becoming District Commissioner for Aylesbury, then make sure to E-Mail vacancies@bucks-scouts.org.uk before Applications close on the 30th of November!
HRH Duchess of Cambridge becomes joint President of the Scouts!
John Shaw
September 29, 2020
HRH Duchess of Cambridge has now become the Joint president of the Scouts, working alongside HRH Duke of Kent to champion the power of Scouting and oversee the Scout council!…
What are Leaders doing to prepare for Face to Face Scouting?
John Shaw
August 21, 2020
With the start of the new Scouting term looming, the Scout readiness level remains at amber in most parts of England (including Buckinghamshire), which allows groups of up to 15…
BSR at Home shows come to an end!
John Shaw
July 28, 2020
The BSR at Home series of shows are now coming to a close! The programmes, which started with the intention of bringing Scouting into the homes of Beavers, Cubs, Scouts,…
CORONAVIRUS: Scout readiness level in England set to Amber
John Shaw
July 28, 2020
The permitted activity at each phase, as documented by The Scouts. The Scout readiness level in England has been changed to Amber, which sees small groups of young people getting…
POLL: 97% of people prefer Face-to-Face Scouting!
John Shaw
June 8, 2020
Following a poll that was posted on the Bucks Scout Radio Facebook page yesterday, it has been revealed that 97% of people prefer Face-to-Face Scouting to virtual Scouting! Out of…
Want to join the team?
John Shaw
May 7, 2020
We are always looking for members of Scouting (scouts and above) to join the team here at Bucks Scout Radio, and what better time to join us than now! As…
BSR at Home: Brand new schedule!
John Shaw
March 27, 2020
Starting from the 30th March, Bucks Scout Radio will be broadcasting specialist shows throughout the week for all members of Scouting in Bucks and beyond. Click here to listen!
Bringing Scouting into your home?
John Shaw
March 18, 2020
As all Scouting has now been suspened, we are looking at ways to bring Scouting into the home. We want to provide group nights on the air, to carry on…
BREAKING: All Scouting Stopped due to COVID-19
John Shaw
March 16, 2020
“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…