by Tom Carver | Feb 8, 2025 | Squirrels
Maxwell, Young Scout uses skills for life to reach for the stars. A young boy from Penwortham proves that curiosity, determination, and a love of learning can take you anywhere—even to the stars! Maxwell Peake, who has just started school, has been welcomed into...
by Tom Carver | Dec 31, 2024 | Leaders, News, Volunteer
We’re honoured to announce that Oliver Wood has been honoured on the King’s New Year’s Honours list, being awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) for his services to young people at Scouts. Oliver was awarded the British Empire medal for his dedication to...
by Tom Carver | Oct 5, 2024 | News
The exciting transformation of Scouts has led to the creation of another vacancy as a County Development Officer to support, instigate and deliver focussed growth projects across ourCounty in agreement with the Development Project Team. You will be required to provide...
by Tom Carver | Sep 22, 2024 | News
The exciting transformation of Scouts has led to the creation of a dynamic 14-24 Team, bringing together the Explorer and Network sections. While HQ is currently reviewing this age range, we are enthusiastic about moving forward with our ideas. Therefore, we invite...
by Tom Carver | Sep 17, 2024 | News
After five years as Chief Volunteer for International (formerly known as International Commissioner), and 8 years as part of our International team, Callum Kaye has stepped down following his election to the World Scout Committee at the World Scout Conference in...
by Tom Carver | Sep 5, 2024 | News
We’re excited to announce that Dwayne Fields, adventurer and TV presenter, is the UK’s new Chief Scout Dwayne’s been appointed as our 11th Chief Scout to lead our half a million young people and adult volunteers for his values, commitment to help young people,...
by Tom Carver | Aug 9, 2024 | News
This week, Red Rose 2024 has hosted thousands of Scouts and Guides from the UK and overseas at Westmorland Showground, near Kendal. Scouts from all over the UK and from 10+ countries arrived at Lake District to experience a trip of their lifetime as...
by Tom Carver | Aug 9, 2024 | News
This week, Red Rose 2024 has hosted thousands of Scouts and Guides from the UK and overseas at Westmorland Showground, near Kendal. Throughout the week, the Scouts have created memories and had life-changing adventures, camping, living and working together, and making...
by Tom Carver | Aug 1, 2024 | News
As a movement, we’re at our best in the outdoors. That’s why we’ve always been committed to protecting nature and our precious Earth. From our pledge to ‘leave no trace,’ to our Promise to the Planet and work at COP26, we’re proud to be part of a community supporting...
by Tom Carver | Jun 26, 2024 | News, Volunteer
Following an open search process, I am delighted to inform you that Darren Phillips has accepted my offer to become the next Lead Volunteer for Lonsdale District Scouts.Darren will be known to many of you as the current Volunteering Development Team Leader, Local...
