by Tom Carver | Jul 27, 2023 | News
It’s not long until Scouts around the world will be tuning into JOTA–JOTI 2023 for a weekend of activities, friendship and connection . Now’s the time to register your group to join in the fun. JOTA-JOTI stands for Jamboree on the Air (JOTA), and Jamboree on the...
by Tom Carver | Jul 25, 2023 | News
Hundreds of young people master new skills and get stuck in outdoors. It’s been a busy few months for Cub Scouts across Blackpool. Getting stuck in with traditional Scouting skills and mastering new ones whilst all in the outdoors. Jack Lamb Competition A time to test...
by Tom Carver | Jul 18, 2023 | News
Appointment of a new District Commissioner/Lead Volunteer… Following an open search process, I am delighted to inform you that Amy Calderbank has accepted my offer to become the next District Commissioner/Lead Volunteer for Chorley District Scouts.Amy will...
by Tom Carver | May 20, 2023 | News, Volunteer
As you will be aware, Andrew Lewis has taken the decision to stand down as District Commissioner at the District AGM in September. Andrew has done a outstanding job as District Commissioner, through the pandemic and I am sure you will join me in thanking him for his...
by Tom Carver | Mar 19, 2023 | News
We recently had the pleasure of welcoming Graeme Thomas back to West Lancashire to present awards to young people at our Top Awards event . Graeme is an Olympic and World Championship Rower and most recently ended a 45 year wait for Britain by winning Gold at the...
by Tom Carver | Mar 17, 2023 | News, Scouts
Today, Preston Muslim Girls High School (PMGHS) in Lancashire celebrated 122 of its Year 7 pupils being formally invested into the schools’ new Scout Group named ‘Deepdale Central (PMGHS) Scouts’. It is now officially the biggest all-female Scout troop to ever exist...
by Tom Carver | Mar 12, 2023 | News
West Lancashire Scouts has urged local businesses, community groups, and politicians to enable them to provide more vital #SkillsForLife by building stronger partnerships during a recent event, ‘Preparing Better Futures’ hosted at Samlesbury Hall, one of...
by Tom Carver | Mar 12, 2023 | News, Volunteer
West Lancashire Scouts the other week appealed to local businesses, community groups and politicians to enable them to provide more vital #SkillsForLife with more volunteers, meeting spaces and facilities after new figures revealed that Scouts across the region is...
by Tom Carver | Mar 12, 2023 | Network, News, Volunteer
This week we celebrated the success of Scout Network members (18-25) achieving the highest awards on offer within Scouts! Over the course of the evening we enjoyed hearing from members of their highs and lows and most memorable moments during their adventures and...
by Tom Carver | Mar 4, 2023 | News
West Lancashire Scouts announced its ambitions in preparing better futures for young people across Lancashire to enable them to provide more vital #SkillsForLife by building stronger partnerships during a recent event, ‘Preparing Better Futures’ hosted by...
