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We continue our look at some of the highlights from a sensational summer of Scouting. One group who got their holidays off to a rip-roaring start was 1st South Ascot who joined the fun at Kent International Jamboree from 30 July to 6 August. Along with 5,200 other Scouts and Guides from around the world, […]
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The decision to run an international Jamboree in the Alps in 2022 was a brave one. Covid restrictions had barely been lifted when we first started promoting the event in early 2021, but unwavering commitment and optimism from the event leadership team led to impressive sign-ups and demand. The event offered just the tonic to
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Five Berkshire Scouts aged 18-25 were among a contingent of 120 from across the UK to give their time to support thousands of people paying their respects to HM The Queen at the Palace of Westminster in the past week. The five Scouts, plus reserves, were selected from ten Berkshire Scouts who made themselves available
Berkshire Scouts at HM the Queen’s Lying in State Read More »
Scouts from across Berkshire have celebrated the summer break in typically adventurous style with jubilant jamborees, exciting expeditions, and overseas adventure creating memories throughout the county. We will be featuring a few memorable trips to celebrate the new Scouting term, and to continue the positive summer vibes into the autumn – and beyond. First up,
Berkshire’s Scouting Summer – Postcard from 1st Sunningdale Explorers Read More »
So as large format camps come back on line for Scouting, Wokingham District Explorers have jumped in and headed to Kent to take part in Kent International Jamboree. Kent International Jamboree (KIJ) , follows the ethos of offering a mini World Jamboree experience in the heart of Kent. The theme for this year is Our
Explorers head to KIJ Read More »
Earlier this month, we pulled together a few great photos we’d spotted from our Groups and Units over the last year. This video was shared at our AGM – huge thanks to everyone for sharing these! We’ve spotted tents, climbing, campfires, canoes, sailing, new Groups in schools, police officers, firefighters, masks and more. Can you spot
Reflecting on an amazing year Read More »
At last nights District AGM the warm up act was a Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Group presentation on their expedition down the River Wye. The group of 5 Explorer Scouts spent 4 days and 3 nights paddling down the Wye from Glasbury to Hoarwithy stopping at various campsites on the way. They had to pack
Gold Presentation on Family Paddling! Read More »
When you’re part of the County media team and you get offered the chance to interview the Chief Scout Bear Grylls you jump at the opportunity and that is what Harry McBain did today. Bear was coming to Prior’s Court, a school for children with autism to help invest new members of 2nd Chieveley Scout
Harry meets and talks to Bear…. Read More »
All good things come to those who wait, so they say, and when it comes to airborne adventure a little patience goes a long way. Two groups from across our county – 80th Reading and 1st Purley & Pangbourne – have taken flight in recent weeks, thanks to the expertise and support of Shalbourne Gliding
Top Gun Scouts and Explorers take flight Read More »
1st Compton and 84th Reading Cubs enjoyed a weekend in the sun at the Compton HQ. This camp was arranged to give Cubs who had not been on a cap with us before the chance to give it a try. Tents went up in the rain on Friday evening, the nights were chilly but the
1st Compton and 84th Reading Cub Camp at Compton HQ Read More »