Volunteers’ Week is a time to say thanks for the contribution millions of people make across the UK through volunteering. In Mersey Weaver we are extremely fortunate to have over 500 people in all sorts of voluntary roles making it…
Youth Shape Team launch year of Wellbeing
365 Steps of Wellbeing Challenge Award
On the 10th – 17th May, its is International Mental Health Awareness week and the key theme in 2021 is noticing and connecting with nature which fits neatly with the outdoor ethos of Scouting. In an age when it is…
New ADC Scouts Team
It is with great pleasure we are able to announce two new appointments for the ADC Scouts role in Mersey Weaver! The role will be shared between Andy and Matty in a very similar way that Caroline and Sandra share…
Rebecca selected to represent The Scouts at the London Marathon
We are incredibly proud that Rebecca Beardsworth who is the Beaver Leader at 1st Moore is one of five leaders who has been selected to represent The Scouts at the London Marathon. Rebecca has to raise £2000 all of which…
Mersey Weaver launch community recipe swap
Elderly people living in our community have been hit incredibly hard by the current global pandemic. That’s why we have partnered with Home Instead a local organisation who provide care for elderly people who live at home in Frodsham, Runcorn…
Roger Owens awarded the Silver Wolf
A huge congratulations!
I am incredibly proud to announce that Roger Owens Acting GSL of 1st Newton & Kingsley and Cheshire Active Support Manager has been awarded the highest adult award in Scouts, The Silver Wolf. I would like to personally extend my…
35 adults recognised with awards in 2020
As we approach the end of any year, it is usually a time that we take stock of what has happened over the last 12 months, reflect on what has been and what is yet to come – and what…
Helsby Scouts Awarded Chief Scout’s Personal Award by Bear Grylls
We are delighted to announce that the Chief Scout, Bear Grylls has awarded Blake, Caleb and Oscar three Scouts from 1st Helsby, the prestigious ‘Chief Scout’s Personal Award’, in recognition of their bravery to challenge antisocial behaviour and for reporting…
Emily completes Scouts of the World Award
The Scouts of the World Award (SOWA) is a Scout Network only award that gives Scout Network members the chance to undertake a project of their choice within the themes of Peace, Environment and Sustainability and take action on their…
Queen Charlotte’s Wood opens again for day and evening visitors
We are delighted to announce that after a huge amount of work to make the site COVID secure by our Activity Centre Active Support Unit and Site Managers Emily and Matt Morris; Queen Charlotte’s Wood is open again to Groups…
