It gives me great pleasure to let you know that Andy Jackson has been appointed to the role of Jamboree Unit Leader for the 25th World Scout Jamboree in Korea 2023. The job of the selection panel was very hard…
Introducing the new UK Leadership Team
As we prepare to welcome Carl Hankinson into the role of UK Chief Commissioner in early September, we’d also like to introduce you to his new team of volunteers who’ll continue to lead and support members over the coming years….
The YouShape Award is coming!
We’ll launch the YouShape Award in October. The badge will encourage young people to work together with their section leaders, but ultimately, young people will decide what they want to achieve, how they want to achieve it, and when they’ve…
COVID-19 Risk Assessments
Following the recent updates to restrictions in England, many of the legal restrictions unique to the youth sector are no longer in place. We’re removing the requirement to have COVID-19 risk assessments approved by District or County Commissioners. Groups and…
2021 District AGM
There are still a few places left to attend the AGM in person, so please ensure you book a place through the Bookings Site if you wish to attend. If you will be joining us from home, here is the…
Volunteer Recruitment Workshops
Dear GSL/Section Leader Are you in need of more volunteers? Would more Volunteers help share the load? There is an opportunity for you to find out more about the Why’s and How’s of volunteer recruitment by attending the forthcoming National…
Nominations to the District Executive Committee
We are accepting nominations to the District Executive Committee, ready for the 2021 AGM. If you would like to self nominate or nominate someone else, please get in touch with Linda DC, before the AGM, to complete the process.
2021 Annual General Meeting
Please remember to book a place if you wish to attend the AGM in person as there is a limit on the number of people we can have in the building. The AGM will be available to watch online too….
Discounted Badges from the District Badge Shop
The District Badge Shop is now back online, updated with the stock that we have remaining and the discounted price that they are available at. The stock is shown for you on each product’s page, so you know how many…
Nights Away Approval Process – UPDATE
Please ensure you have read this change to the process we shared last week. This webpage: https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/getting-back-together-safely/nights-away-and-international-travel/planning-covid-safe-nights-away-in-2021/ has recently been updated with the following guidance: Nights Away Approval Process We are changing the COVID-safe approval process for nights…
