by Tom Carver | Oct 21, 2023 | Explorers, Network, News, Volunteer
This morning, 37 young people (14-25) from West Lancashire Scouts, alongside 13 volunteers (qualified and experienced skippers leading the expedition), set off from Manchester Airport, heading to Split, Croatia, for a 7-day sailing adventure in the Adriatic. The young...
by Tom Carver | Oct 7, 2023 | News, Volunteer
Over the weekend, teams of volunteers, Parents and staff from Wickes Preston came together at 9th Penwortham (St.Leonards) Scout Group as part of a successful application to the Wickes Community Programme, a dedicated product fund to support local initiatives in...
by Tom Carver | Sep 16, 2023 | Beavers, Cubs, Explorers, Network, News, Scouts, Squirrels, Volunteer
Today, we announce a 6% growth in young people (4–18 years old) compared to 2022 are taking part in Scouts across West Lancashire, exceeding our target of 4%. We continue to bounce back and recover from the pandemic, as reflected in our membership figures, as 584 more...
by Tom Carver | Sep 16, 2023 | News
Our Lead Volunteer, Craig, reflects on a year full of highlights… What a year! Our County is flourishing and delivering even more for young people by every measure. We’ve grown our membership in every section, including opening new provisions in areas where we’ve...
by Tom Carver | Sep 16, 2023 | News, Volunteer
Following an open search process, I am delighted to inform you that Ross Kellyhas accepted my offer to become the next Lead Volunteer/District Commissionerfor Fylde District Scouts. Ross will be well-known to many of you as the Explorer Scout Leader at TrogzESU. Ross...
by Tom Carver | Sep 14, 2023 | News, Volunteer
Emma will be taking over from Jenson Thomas as West Lancashire Scouts Youth Commissioner/Lead from our Annual General Meeting in September. We’d like to give a big, warm welcome to our new Youth Commissioner/Lead, Emma Aggrey. She’ll be supporting our District Youth...
by Tom Carver | Sep 4, 2023 | News
Book now for Blackpool Gang Show, an extravaganza of song, dance and comedy at the Grand Theatre from 25th-28th October 2023. An extravaganza of song, dance and comedy from the Blackpool Scouts and Guides as they return to the beautiful Grand Theatre for the Blackpool...
by Tom Carver | Aug 10, 2023 | News
After four years of dedicated service to Fylde, Cath Lee has informed me that it is her intention to stand down from the role of District Commissioner at the District AGM in September.Cath has led Fylde District (and Chorley prior to that) with distinction. Cath has...
by Tom Carver | Aug 1, 2023 | News
Scouts from West Lancashire have departed from Manchester Airport and begun their adventure in South Korea for the 25th World Scout Jamboree. Scouts from nearly every country from around the globe come together once every four years to promote unity, community and...
by Tom Carver | Jul 30, 2023 | News
Stepping out of their comfort zone, Rachel and Jasmin from Blackpool Scouts, along with Issy and Charlotte from South Ribble District Scouts made it onto Albanian TV “Wake Up”, the simultaneous radio-television program of “Top Channel” and...
