3rd & 9th Runcorn Scout Group have been nominated for a Lloyds Community Grant of £3,000 to update our camping equipment. They have made it through the selection stage and are now subject to a public vote competing against three…
Japan – Here we come
Six youth members have been selected to be the District’s representatives, and part of the Cheshire Scout contingent, to the 2015 World Jamboree in Japan. Many congratulations to the six who are: Kieron Eager – Aquila ESU Benjamin Heath –…
Scouting in Mersey Weaver continues to grow!
Scouting numbers in Cheshire have grown by more than 2,000 in less than a decade – helped by another increase in Mersey Weaver District. The annual census shows that current membership levels in the county are 11,804 representing another year of overall growth. Mersey…
St George's Day Awards 2013
I’m sure you join me in congratulating the following people from the District who have received St Georges Day Awards announced today. These awards will be celebrated at the County Dinner on Saturday 13th April to be held at the…
St Georges Day 2013 Details
Please find appended details of this year’s event. Could I ask that you pay particular attention to the safety items and the request for a group contact to be with me before the event. Please contact me if you need…
Widnes scout leaders take on 3,500 mile charity rally to Morocco
SIX intrepid Scout leaders from Widnes are set to embark on a 3,500 mile charity road trip in a pair of old bangers costing less than the average price of a petrol lawnmower. Next month Ged Barrett, Andy Brown, Carl…
Scouts from Halton and Frodsham raise £1,440 in sponsored hike for Alder Hey
YOUNG people from across Halton and Frodsham helped to raise more than £1,400 after they braving the icy weather to take part in a sponsored walk. Beavers, Cubs and Scouts joined their leaders in the hike which saw them venture from…
District Commissioners Christmas Message
Dear colleagues, It hardly seems possible that it is now less than a month away from the first anniversary of the creation of the Mersey Weaver District. The year enviably had a series of firsts but I could not have…
Beaver Success
Earlier in the year we were invited by a local company Saint-Gobain Isover to submit designs for their 2103 calendar. Beavers from the district submitted a number of designs and we not only won the three prizes for the best…
Cheshire Adventure Weekend 2013
Three amazing events over two days with the Chief Scout, Bear Grylls visiting each event. More Information More information about how Mersey Weaver District will be handling booking of the events and the competitions to meet Bear Grylls will be…
