Scouting continues to grow
Scouting continues to grow in popularity amongst young people of all faiths and backgrounds. With the success of Scotland’s first Muslim Scout Group, set up last year, Muslim leaders have announced plans to establish more across the country.
Prince opens new Sea Scout meeting place
On Monday 24 November, HRH The Prince of Wales officially opened the William Andrew Memorial Headquarters, home to the 12th Halifax Sea Scout Group.
There's something about Mary
A Luton Scout Leader has relived her extraordinary life as a young person in Africa and her Scouting experiences during a wide ranging interview with presenter Ian Pearce on Three Counties Radio.
KPMG joins forces with Enfield Scouts
Scouting in Enfield received a helping hand from the firm KPMG, when members of staff used their community service volunteer day to join forces with Enfield Scout Leaders to give the District HQ a makeover.
Strictly come to Insight08
This weekend, those who aren't sat at home watching John Sargeant''s last dance on Strictly Come Dancing (yes, we can be topical), may be busy being involved in Insight08.
Scouting success in Third Sector Excellence Awards
The past year has been great for Scouting. As a result of the efforts of staff and volunteers, the numbers of young people in Scouting rose by almost 5%. Partly in recognition of this success, The Scout Association has been awarded the Communications Team of the Year award at the Third Sector Excellence Awards.
Hooray Henry!
Europe’s oldest man, and the last surviving member of the RAF to have served in the First World War, ended a busy week by joining in 6th Brighton Scout’s 30th birthday celebrations.
Winter fun for Explorer Scouts
For most people, weekends in mid November are spent contemplating hibernation for the approaching winter months. For Explorer Scouts in Essex though, it’s the ideal opportunity to enjoy the countryside one final time before the year is out.
Scouts raise thousands for Children In Need
Scouts have been busy over the past few weeks raising money for this year’s Children In Need. Friday night will see the annual telethon return to BBC One, and undoubtedly lots of Scouts presenting oversized cheques to local weather reporters.
Scout leader of the free world!
Unless you’ve been lost in a forest for the last few weeks (in which case, you really should brush up on your map reading), you’ll be more than aware that Barack Obama has made history by becoming the first black President of the United States.
Norfolk Scouts' big London adventure
Last weekend, 17 Scouts from 46th Norwich Scout Group undertook the long journey from Norfolk to Scout Park, a Scout campsite in North London, for a weekend of fun.
Scouts ready for Remembrance Sunday
This Sunday is Remembrance and Scouts across the UK will be taking part. At the National service in London, Queen’s Scouts will be providing the guard of honour to The Queen and dignitaries
A youth issue
To celebrate Takeover Day 2008 The Scout Association invited nine young Scouts aged between 12 and 21 to take control of the December/January edition of Scouting magazine.
Muswell Scouts in a league of their own
Last Thursday members of the Eighth Muswell Hill Scout Group visited the set of Psychoville, a new BBC2 comedy from the team behind the League of Gentleman.
Beavers help produce poppies for Remembrance
Beaver Scouts from the Leander (Kingston) Sea Scout Group visited The Royal British Legion Poppy Factory in Richmond last week and gave a helping hand in preparing the millions of poppies for Remembrance Sunday on the 9 November.
Scouts receive top award
Over one hundred Scouts received Scouting’s highest award, following completion of a series of gruelling challenges and expeditions.
We're going to the zoo...
How about you? This weekend sees the Queen’s Scout Reception taking place at London Zoo, recognising the achievements of Scouts from across the UK.
Scouts make politicians listen
Scouts express views on subjects that matter to them direct to the UK's top politicians at this year's party conferences.
It's a rocket, man
Scouts from Norfolk were beamed images from the International Space Station on Sunday as part of Jamboree On The Air.
Sexual health guidance for Scouts launched
The Scout Association is today launching new guidance to promote good sexual health amongst young people
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