Update from The Scouts, shared with all members on 16/06: Following the Government announcement on Monday, we’re pleased to update that from 21 June there will be some changes to the way you can deliver nights away activities within the…
Meet Mark and hear about why he volunteers with Scouts.
My name is Mark Furness. My Scouting adventure started when I joined the 1st Southport (Ainsdale) Scout Group as a Venture Scout with Natterjack VSU in 1982. For part of my Queen’s Scout Award I started helping out at one…
It’s Volunteers’ Week between 1st and 7th June, and we just wanted to say thank you.
Across Merseyside Scouts, there are over 3000 adults who offer their time, in a range of ways, to support young people to get the best start in life. Their contribution is immeasurable – they help to transform communities and transform…
Join Scientific Sue to find out more about the science of dragons.
We’re working in partnership with the Science and Technology Facilities Council team at Daresbury Laboratory to bring support for science activities to young people across Merseyside; and we have a great opportunity to share. Event: Science of Dragons ShowDate and…
Merseyside Scouts is celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week, and we’ve some tips to share.
Monday 10th May marks the launch of Mental Health Awareness Week, the UK’s national week to raise awareness of mental health. We’ve prepared a short video blog with some tips for wellbeing from some of our team. The week, which…
Q&A with Paul Ellis; our new Assistant County Commissioner for Explorer Scouts.
We’re delighted to share the news that Paul Ellis has recently taken on the role of leading support to the Explorer Scout section, across Merseyside. We managed to catch Paul to ask him a few questions, which should help you…
Thinking about getting back face to face, but not yet made plans?
Around half of our Groups have made plans to be able to offer face to face activities, within our Readiness Framework and we’ve seen some brilliant examples of COVID-safe activities that have been taking place – from grass sledging to…
Beaming with pride? You should be. Our 2020-21 Good Service Awards Roll of Honour.
Saying thank you is something we can never do enough. When we get the opportunity, we like to make a fuss of our team members who receive Good Service Awards. We haven’t been able to do that over the last…
Focusing our programme support.
Our Programme Support Team is focusing the support that we provide to Section and Unit Teams as we begin to restart and rebuild through face to face Scouting. We’ll be focusing on support volunteers to help young people achieve the…
The Duke of Edinburgh, 1921 – 2021
Merseyside Scouts was saddened to learn of the death of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, and the thoughts of all our members are with Her Majesty The Queen and the entire Royal Family. Prince Philip was life-long supporter of ensuring…
