BBC Radio Merseyside Great interview by Louie, Jess, Ella and Oli (Contingent Leader) from our Nord2017 contingent with Tony Snell on BBC Merseyside this morning.
Widnes Scouts learn how to make sushi as they prepare to visit Japan
SCOUTS who will be experiencing the trip of a lifetime at the World Jamboree in Japan in 2015 have sampled a little of the country’s culture. They had a team building day in Liverpool which included a visit to the…
3rd and 9th Runcorn featured in "Inside Halton" – Scout group returns home
More than seven years ago 3rd and 9th Runcorn Scout Group had to stop using their hut in Moughland Lane when the floor collapsed and the building became unsafe to use. The group set about raising money to renovate the…
County Commissioner appointed Deputy Lieutenant of Cheshire
It was announced on Tuesday 19 November that Graham Phillips, County Commissioner with Cheshire Scouts has been appointed Deputy Lieutenant in Cheshire. The role is to assist the Lord Lieutenant, Mr David Briggs in the performance of any requested public…
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…
Scout Leaders from Elton take on 100km non-stop hike across Yorkshire Dales
A team made up of Leaders, Committee Members and Parents from 1st Ince and Elton Scout Group are preparing to take on a challenge of a lifetime by walking 100km non-stop across the Yorkshire Dales to raise money for charity….
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…
Scouting launches consultation on considering welcoming atheists as full members
UK Scouting has launched a survey to ask its members whether an alternative version of the Scout Promise should be developed for atheists and those unable to make the existing commitment. Everyday Scouting is guided by a set of Fundamentals, which…
Queen’s Award Evening
On Friday 2nd November leaders shared in the Award presentation with a meal held at The Heath Business and Technology Park. Dr Peter Cook, Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Cheshire was present to hand out the Queen’s Award Pin badges to members…