The annual Lord Mayor’s presentation took place at Fitzalan High School in Cardiff on Wednesday 11th September, recognising the achievement of the young people who have gained Scouting’s highest Awards and valuable Skills for Life over the past year. These awards require a level of determination and effort that reflect…
Sep
13
Aug
19
The Area Awards Panel will meet in September to consider any nominations for Good Service Awards. Nominations may be made using the nomination form. Any member of Scouting may make a nomination in relation to any other member for consideration by the Panel. Out of courtesy anyone making a nomination…
Aug
12
The Cardiff and Vale Scout shop are looking to recruit some volunteers to help run the Scout Shop, which is held at the Hub, between 10am and 12noon on a Saturday morning during term times. Volunteers can be matched up as a team of two if you don't have another…
Aug
09
Cardiff and Vale Area Scout Council Cordially invites you to attend their Celebration of Scouting and AGM To be held at: Jubilee Scout Campsite St Brides-super-Ely, Vale of Glamorgan, CF5 6HD Saturday 7th September at 2pm RSVP by Wednesday 4th September 2024 We also require any specific dietary requirements as…
Jul
30
Simon Hillard and Stephen Ham have held many Scouting roles over the years across the area. This September they are aiming to raise £500 for Macmillan Cancer Support in memory of our late Scouting friend Paul Willicombe. They are taking on a Mighty Hike (Marathon 26 Miles) along the stunning…
Jul
26
As has been our tradition in Cardiff and Vale going to back to 1994, each September we hold an awards evening for young people that have completed the following in the previous 12 months: Chief Scout Gold (Scouts) Chief Scout Diamond (Explorers) Chief Scout Platinum (Explorers) Gold Duke of Edinburgh…
Jul
24
JOTI background JOTA-JOTI (Jamboree-on-the-Air-Jamboree-on-the-Internet) is the world’s largest digital Scout event taking place on the Internet and over the airwaves. Held every year in October, the event connects millions of young people around the world for a full weekend of online activities that promote friendship and global citizenship. JOTA-JOTI enables…
Jul
11
We are pleased to announce Claudia has been appointed lead volunteer for Cardiff North District. We asked Claudia to introduce herself and here is what she said: I started my Scouting journey in Western Europe in 1976 as a Girl Guide with 1st The Hague Guide Company and continued enjoying…
Jun
21
There are a number of reasons why I volunteer in Scouting. The biggest reason being the smiles on the faces of our young people when they learn a new skill or do something that is exciting and builds their team-working skills. Working together is so important and this is not…
Jun
21
Nights Away or residential events, such as camping or sleepovers, are a key part of Scouts. They’re something that every young person should have the opportunity to take part in. We would like to remind you of the requirement that Night's Away Notifications are to be submitted at least 7…