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The UK Scout Association's feed of latest news
Reunion refreshes and inspires
2,000 adults in Scouting gathered under the famous oak tree at the weekend for the 84th Gilwell Reunion, which took place at the weekend. A mix of volunteers, young and old, filled the campsite and got to take part in a range of activities, workshops and entertainments.
Posted on 6 September 2010 | 12:00 am
Dragons' Den champion praises new Entrepreneur Challenge
Fresh from his success on a hit BBC programme, businessman and former Scout Wesley Downham is keen to support Scouts working towards the new Entrepreneur Challenge Award.
Posted on 1 September 2010 | 12:00 am
Get inspired at Reunion 2010
The programme for this year's Reunion event is jam packed and hugely exciting.
Posted on 27 August 2010 | 12:00 am
Charity begins at Reunion
The Scout Association proudly works in partnership with many charities which operate on the frontline of disaster and poverty. Reunion 2010 will give attendees the chance to find out more about this work and the activities they can offer.
Posted on 20 August 2010 | 12:00 am
Scouts distribute ShelterBoxes in Guatemala
Scouts in storm-ravaged Guatemala are helping ShelterBox Response Team volunteers provide emergency aid to homeless families.
Posted on 11 August 2010 | 12:00 am
Launch of Gilwell Park's first Faith Walk
At Gilwell Park on Friday, a group of 40 Scouts and invited guests witnessed the unveiling of the Faith Walk - a tour of the faith buildings and areas at the UK Headquarters of Scouting.
Posted on 10 August 2010 | 12:00 am
Scout survivors
Eight Scouts enjoyed the adventure of a lifetime last weekend as they joined Chief Scout Bear Grylls for a 24-hour survival camp on his own island.
Posted on 4 August 2010 | 12:00 am
2010 Birthday Badge winners
The contribution of inspirational public figures has again been recognised in the annual Scout Birthday Honours List. This year's winners have just been announced.
Posted on 30 July 2010 | 12:00 am
Enterprise and adventure with the Entrepreneur Challenge
On Thursday, BBC Radio 2 Breakfast presenter, Chris Evans, was presented with the inaugural Scouting Entrepreneur Challenge. This celebrates the skills on show when Scouts demonstrate a mind for business.
Posted on 22 July 2010 | 12:00 am
All day and all of the night
Doing a full 24 hours of activities on one of the hottest days of the year is quite a challenge but the soaring temperatures were no barrier to the adventure-seekers who attended Gilwell 24 last weekend.
Posted on 14 July 2010 | 12:00 am
Scout parents complete mammoth triathlon challenge
Six parents from Ide Hill in Kent make it from Arch to Arc in 50 hours, in an attempt to raise £50,000 for a new Scout hut.
Posted on 5 July 2010 | 12:00 am
World's worst Where's Wally?
Beaver and Cub Scouts create the world's worst Where's Wally? as part of a record breaking sleepover.
Posted on 2 July 2010 | 12:00 am
Big Adventure hits fever pitch
Thousands of parents are getting their first taste of Scouting this summer, as part of a Big Adventure event.
Posted on 1 July 2010 | 12:00 am
Scout parents attempt Arch to Arc challenge
Six Scouting parents from 16th Sevenoaks Ide Hill are attempting a unique fundraising challenge - running, swimming and cycling from Marble Arch in London to the Arc de Triomph in Paris. Follow the escapade as it happens via their blog.
Posted on 30 June 2010 | 12:00 am
Thousands flock to Beaver and Cub Fundays
It was the unmistakable combination of fun and friends that abounded at the Gilwell Park Fundays for Beavers and Cubs last weekend. Over 8,000 young people and their leaders attended the event, held over two days at the home of UK Scouting.
Posted on 21 June 2010 | 12:00 am
Scouting campaign wins recognition from PR industry
The Scout Association's successful Stop the Rain Tax campaign won recognition from the Public Relations industry this week.
Posted on 17 June 2010 | 12:00 am
Bear Grylls sends message of support to Cumbria Scouts
Chief Scout Bear Grylls has sent a personal message of support to Cumbria's Scouts.
Posted on 16 June 2010 | 12:00 am
Scouts at the Isle Of Wight Music Festival
This weekend Scouts are at the Isle Of Wight Music Festival hanging around with Paul McCartney, Jay-Z and The Strokes. Follow the fun on The Scout Association Twitter now.
Posted on 12 June 2010 | 12:00 am
Chief Scout Bear Grylls thanks all Scouting volunteers
This week has seen Volunteers' Week take place across the UK. As part of the annual event, Chief Scout Bear Grylls has recorded a special thank you message to the thousands of adult volunteers who give up their time to make Scouting happen.
Posted on 4 June 2010 | 12:00 am
Chief Scout's mission possible
Chief Scout Bear Grylls covered hundreds of miles to meet thousands of Scouts over the weekend as part of his quest to visit the UK's Scouts.
Posted on 1 June 2010 | 12:00 am
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