During lockdown we did something that on the face of things would seem to defy all logic – we opened a new Explorer unit! The aim was to bring young people from the villages of Kingsley, Newton, Alvanley, Helsby, Norley…
Launch of a new Explorer Unit
At a time when everything in the world can feel like it is standing still, Mersey Weaver are extremely proud to be launching a fifth Explorer unit to keep up with demand in the 14-18 age group. Explorers offers young…
Jamboree on the Internet Special Edition 3-5 April 2020
At this extraordinary moment when many people are isolated, it is our firm belief that we should rise to the challenge and respond with an extraordinary global event that will unite Scouting at every level. Today we are excited to…
Shooting Squad success at 2019 Cheshire Inter-District Shoot
16th November 2019. Explorers and Scouts from across Widnes, Runcorn, Moore and Frodsham area represented Mersey Weaver District against 6 other District teams at the Cheshire Scouts Inter-District Competition held at Milldale Campsite near Crewe. Over the 1 day competition,…
Celebrating Success 2019
Congratulations to all the Scouts and Explorers who received their Chief Scout Gold, Platinum, Diamond and Queen Scout Awards today, This is the most awards we have had in some years and wouldn’t have been possible without the hard work…
Lewis an Explorer, explains how his experiences in Scouting have helped him gain SkillsForLife..
My name is Lewis Gale, I am 15 years old and I am an Explorer Scout in Mersey Weaver. I first joined Scouting in 2015 when I was 11 years old at 8th Widnes. Despite being relatively new, in July…
Celebrating Success 2018
Congratulations to all the Scouts and Explorers who received their Chief Scout Gold, Platinum, Diamond and Queen Scout Awards.
District Youth Forum Contributes to 2018 You Shaped Month
District Youth Commissioner, Hannah Deakin, “it’s a great demonstration of the District Team’s and Executive’s active commitment and support for You Shaped Scouting in the District to hold the Youth Forum as part of the 2018 National Your Shaped month”….
International Friends – a Blog by Nord2017 Participant Ella Pickstock
Our Norwegian friendship group Going to Norway for the world’s northernmost jamboree with a knee injury was not what I had intended after eight months of hard work fundraising and preparation. But, I was grateful that I was still able…
Scouts & Explorers Count Down to Adventure of a Lifetime
In 10 days time, 26 Scouts and Explorers from Mersey Weaver with embark on the adventure of a lifetime by attending the World’s Northernmost Jamboree in Bodø, Norway. Situated at 67 degrees north, above the Arctic Circle with beautiful mountain views….
