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Major milestone reached as £1m donation unlocks transformation of Waddecar Scout Activity Centre.
Jim, Helen, with members of West Lancashire ScoutsL-R: Ollie Wood BEM, Chris Lomas DL, Jim Smith, Helen Ainscough, Cath Lee and Richard Charnock West Lancashire Scouts is celebrating a major milestone in the transformation of Waddecar Scout Activity Centre, as construction officially begins on a...
We’re Hiring – County Development Officer – Squirrels
If you’re enthusiastic, motivated, and passionate about making a real impact in communities, this is your chance to be part of a friendly, ambitious team committed to helping Scouting reach even more young people and adults. Join our team as a County Development Officer for Squirrels and help to...
2026 Roll of Honour
A huge congratulations to our West Lancs Volunteers who have been recognised in the 2026 Scouts Roll of Honour! Thank you so much for everything you do to support young people across West Lancashire, to have adventures and make unforgettable memories!
West Lancs Scout Network Member becomes the youngest to achieve all four of Scouts Top Awards in the UK
West Lancs Scout Network Member, Alice Burney, a volunteer with 1st New Longton Scout and West Lancashire Scouts, has become the youngest person in the UK to achieve all four of Scouting’s top awards, completing the final award at just 18 years and 200 days old. Alice with Cath Lee, County Lead...
8th Blackpool Squirrel have a flying visit!
Recently, the 8th Blackpool Squirrels, had a flying visit from the Northwest Air Ambulance. They came along and had a chat with the Squirrels about completing their Helicopter Heroes Award as well as providing them with a helping hand in the form of some booklets. The award involved completing...
Good Service Awards February 2026
"West Lancashire is incredibly lucky to have so many excellent volunteers and I know you will join me incongratulating them on their awards" Cath Lee, County Lead Volunteer #Congratulations to the adult volunteers who recieved a good service award in December & January 🏅 🎉 See the complete...
We’re Hiring – Waddecar Summer Assistant
Waddecar Scout Activity Centre are on the lookout for an energetic and highly motivated person to join the team for the busy Summer season from early May until the middle of August. Duties include: Providing excellent customer service Delivering activity sessions Helping to keep the centre looking...
County Volunteer Development Lead Appointment
West Lancashire Scouts are please to announce the appointment of Andrew Hobson as Volunteer Development Lead, following his tenure as interim County Lead Volunteer. See what Cath Lee, County Lead Volunteer has to say below: I’m pleased to be able to announce that, following his time as Interim...
We’re Hiring – County Development Officer
If you’re enthusiastic, motivated, and passionate about making a real impact in communities, this is your chance to be part of a friendly, ambitious team committed to helping Scouting reach even more young people and adults. Join our team as a County Development Officer and help to drive growth,...
County Lead Volunteer Appointment
Meet Cath, our new Lead Volunteer After an open search process, we are delighted to announce the appointment of Cath Lee as our next County Lead Volunteer Cath will officially take over from Andrew on 1st January. We would like to extend a huge #Thanks to Andrew Hobson for stepping in as interim...
County AGM 2025
On Thursday 11th September, we held our AGM in Preston and celebrated what we had achieved over the past 12 months, alongside a couple of presentations from two of the counties recent international to Malawi and the Explorer Belt Expedition. On another note, we also said a big thanks and goodbye...
The search is on for our next County Lead Volunteer… Could it be you?
After six and a half years, Craig, has stood down from the role to take on his adventure as Chair of the Trustee Board for the UK Scout Association. During his term, he has skilfully led the County through a significant period of change, building a safe, strong organisation that is seeing...