We are very pleased to be able to announce that applications for the 2022 NSGSO and NSGCB course are now open. We are accepting applications for both the Symphony Orchestra and the Concert Band. The residential course is held in Stourbridge, West Midlands, with concerts held at prestigious venues in the…
Oct
10
Oct
10
We’re so excited that Wales has been allocated 8 patrols to become part of the UK Contingent to the 25 World Scout Jamboree in Korea during 2023. That means we need to recruit 8 adult volunteers to become the Unit Leadership Team who make sure that our 72 young people…
Oct
08
FAO all Scout leaders. We’re planning a Scouts taster caving day for Saturday 27th November and we need a small number of volunteers to help the day work. Don’t worry, you won’t need to go underground (although we could make space for one or two adults too if there are…
Oct
04
In a fast-changing world, now is the time to take action! Unblocktober will help you make small changes to your habits and the way you dispose of certain everyday items. Unblocktober is the world’s first month-long national campaign and awareness month to improve the health of our drains, sewers, watercourses…
Sep
29
We need your help at our Jubilee Campsite, CF5 6EY Saturday 2nd October 11am to 4pm Sunday 17th October 10.30am to 3.30pm We have Lloyds Bank and the Woodland Trust on site on the 22nd October planting over 800 saplings which we also need help with. Before…
Sep
23
Nomination and…
Sep
21
Barry Air Target Club are running a two day Adult NSRA YPS Air Rifle Instructors course. Open to all Adult Scouts over 18. Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th October. 5th Barry Sea Scouts hall, CF63 4PW £65 for the course. Book by 27th September to secure a place. Adult Rifle…
Sep
17
The idea of a canoe (kayak) slalom competition is for paddlers to negotiate a course of 9 gates’ – pairs of poles hanging over the water – in a set order, without touching the poles. It is carried out against the clock, and penalties are incurred if poles are touched…
Sep
14
The Area Scout Council is delighted to announce that the following members of the Area have been recognised for their service to Scouting during the above period. Our thanks and congratulations go to all the recipients. Commissioner’s Commendation Award Rodney Smith – 1st Penarth Chief Scout’s Commendation Amanda Beadle -…
Sep
09
Scouts in Cardiff and Vale are today launching a new programme, tailor-made for 4 and 5 year olds – Squirrels. Squirrels get to be active, explore nature and have fun learning outdoors with friends, like all other Scouts. To roll-out the programme UK-wide, grown-ups are being called on to volunteer…