We’re starting a new provision for four and five year olds called Squirrels, to help young people gain skills for life at a time when it matters most and where it’s most needed. Squirrels is a completely new provision for 4–5 year…
Congratulations to 115 of our volunteers who completed their training over the last 18 months.
Despite the challenges everyone has faced over the last 18 months, 115 of our volunteers managed to complete their leader training, as we moved it online, and received their Wood Badge between March 2020 and August 2021. We wanted to…
Taking part in a World Scout Jamboree. Where do we even start? Sean’s blog.
The 24th World Scout Jamboree, during 2019, was probably the best experience of my life so far. I wish I could relive it again as a participant but I will also be happy to return as IST one day. Three…
What Makes A Good World Scout Jamboree Unit Leader? Carys’ Blog!
We recently caught up with Carys, who attended the last World Scout Jamboree as a Unit Member, to find out what makes a good Unit Leader. Hi there, I’m Carys and I attended the World Scout Jamboree in West Virginia…
Return of Summer Camping – A blog from 12th Crosby Scouts
With additional restrictions being eased across England and by The Scouts, a number of Merseyside Scout Groups have returned to camping after nearly 18 months. Tim, from 12th Crosby Scout Group has wrote a blog on his groups recent Summer…
We’re recruiting for a Growth and Development Officer.
Come and help us strengthen existing and create new provision, working as part of a great Regional Services Team in Merseyside. The purpose of the job is to instigate, support, and deliver focused growth projects and plans across the project…
We’re building our Unit Leadership Team for the 25th World Scout Jamboree.
We’re so excited that Merseyside has been allocated a full Unit to become part of the UK Contingent to the 25th World Scout Jamboree in Korea during 2023. That means we need to recruit 4 adult volunteers to become 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…
