Folks, For those of you that are not already aware, it is with great sadness that I have to inform you of the passing of Jim Arthur, a Scouter in this District for many, many years. Jim, along with his late…
Volunteers Are Positive!
In what was the District’s first face to face leader learning event, 13 leaders from around the District attended our Module 15 Promoting Positive Behaviour evening. The event, led by James Swallow, District Lead Volunteer – Support explored the causes…
AGM 2023 Minutes
Minutes available from this year’s annual general meeting.
AGM 2022 Minutes
Thanks to all the volunteers who attended our AGM. The minutes from the evening are now published. Downloadable version
Kayaking camp for Wansdyke
16 members from Wansdyke had a weekend staying at Stoke Gabriel Scout Headquarters based on the River Dart. The group padddled up river on the tide to Totnes had lunch whilst the Tide turned and then paddled back. We were…
Saltford leaders win award
The Saltford Scout Leadership and Management team have been presented with the Saltford community award for Volunteer Team of the Year. Councillor Chris Warren presented the award during the annual parish meeting. Congratulations to all the adults that volunteer their…
MBE for Wansdyke volunteer!
We’re delighted to congratulate Stuart Ballard, our Avon and Wansdyke District Scouting Colleague, on his award of an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) for services to young people at Scouts. A volunteer with Scouts for over…
District Scouts Challenge Night 2021
Wansdyke welcomed its Scouts back for one of our first post-lockdown district events
The hunt is on for the next World Scout Jamboree contingent
The 25th World Scout Jamboree is taking place in 2023 in South Korea. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for young people from around the world to meet and take part in a huge programme of activities. The Jamboree was like…
Scouts launch #GoodForYou to recruit volunteers and help Generation COVID recover
Scouts are today launching #GoodForYou, a campaign designed to recruit over 5,000 volunteers. These volunteers are needed to help young people to reconnect with their peers, supporting their wellbeing and building their skills for life after a truly difficult year….
