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…
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…
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…
Freya shares how achieving her Queen’s Scout Award is now helping her as a Medical Doctor.
The years 2015 – 2020 were some of the most challenging and exciting of my life so far. I embarked on a number of new adventures, which included starting and completing my medical degree and completing my Queen’s Scout Award…
Tuesday 23rd March is a National Day of Reflection.
The last 12 months have been challenging for everyone, in so many different ways. Spearheaded by charity Marie Curie, care organisations, charities, businesses, membership organisations, community groups and many more are coming together in a National Day of Reflection. The…
Staying safe as we begin to explore again.
After a year of meeting online, missing our loved ones and being unable to do the things that bring us joy, the hopefully final easing of lockdown restrictions brings a much needed ‘return to normal’ for many. While we may…
Lottie engages other young people to raise over £1000 for Macmillan Cancer Support.
My names Lottie I am 13 years old and am a member of 1st Lydiate Scouts. I have completed many activities with Scouts, including an overseas camp, in Switzerland, and many other camps including sleeping on a barge and Chariot…
