Tony Clutten was presented with his 50 year long service award by Mike Banfield of Avon County Scouts, at a surprise celebration event held at Clutton Scouts HQ. Tony is known thoughout the District for his enthusiastic support for our…
Wansdyke Scouts enjoy ‘The Big Fiesta!’
Over 700 young people aged 6 to 18 from Scout Groups and Explorer Units in Wansdyke district gathered recently at Woodhouse Park Activity Centre for WanJam 2024. Held every four years, but delayed recently due to covid restrictions, the fun…
New Explorer Scout Unit for Fosseway
Wansdyke Scouts are celebrating the opening of a new Explorer Scout Unit based at Fosse Way Special School in Radstock. The first 11 members were invested recently by District Commissioner Graham Bush at a special meeting attended by senior members…
Sad News – Jim Arthur
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…
