ADVENTUROUS Scouts need to raise hundreds of pounds if they are to defend their national dragon boat race title on the River Thames and bring further glory to the town of Frodsham. Last year dozens of sports-mad youngsters from 3rd…
St George’s Day (22nd April 2012)
It was great to see so many people at the service and leaders should be very proud of your young people who were a credit to your group, district and scouting.
Scouts' Secret Island Adventure is out now!
The first ever Scout game app is now live on the App Store and as an Android app on Google Play. The all action game showcases the best of Scouting skills and activities and includes three arcade style mini-games: hang-gliding,…
Mersey Weaver celebrates a 7% growth in membership!
The Scout Association reported today that membership had grown for a seventh year in a row and that overall membership is now above 525 000. Mersey Weaver has played its full part in the growth recording a 7% increase in…
St George’s Day Service – Sunday 22nd April
The first St George’s day service for the district will take place at the Stobart Stadium in Widnes. Our thanks to Halton Council for allowing the use of the stadium. Full details have been sent to groups and units. This…
St George’s Day Awards
I am sure that you would wish to join with me in congratulating the following members of Mersey Weaver who received this year’s St George’s Day Awards. Bar To The Silver Acorn Colin Stone – 10th Widnes Brian Flanagan – 14th Widnes…
Cheshire Hike and Cheshire Challenge 2012
Cheshire Hike Well done to everyone who took part as always a great event and you all did yourselves proud. This year was the last year when awards were given in the previous districts names of North West Cheshire and…
Widnes and Runcorn scouts take part in Cheshire Scouts annual hike – Runcorn & Widnes Weekly News
Mersey Weaver District featured in Runcorn & Widnes Weekly News on Tuesday (03/04/12), the article which can be found below: A TEST of map skills and teamwork saw scouts and explorers from Runcorn and Widnes join more than 700 young…