Evan Pryse from the 29th Cardiff Scout Group is going to cut his 16in long hair and donate it to The Little Princess Trust on the 4th July. In addition he is trying to raise donations for Tenovus who are currently supporting the family through a very difficult time. If…
Jun
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Jun
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2022 will be the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth. Everyone across the UK is being invited to plant trees from October 2021, when the tree planting season begins, through to the end of the Jubilee year in 2022. This will create the Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC). At our own Jubilee…
Jun
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A group of volunteers based at the Ty Hafan children’s hospice in Sully have been honoured with The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK. Ty Hafan was the first hospice in Wales to have its own Scout Group which is…
May
28
By Gareth Johns The past year has been a tough one, it’s impacted everyone; many have got ill or lost loved ones and key workers have worked their hearts out. Young people have suffered as much as anyone. They have been cut off from their friends, their schools…
May
27
Scouts are today launching the #GoodForYou campaign designed to recruit adult volunteers in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan to help young people to reconnect, supporting their wellbeing and building their skills for life. Youth membership in Cardiff and Vale Scouts has fallen by 28% over the past year, falling…
May
26
Firstly a massive thank you to all those who have shared and supported our funding appeal for new toilets at Jubilee Campsite. We at the time of writing have raised £17,822.87. Please continue to share and publicise widely so we can get to our target of £20,000 We have received…
May
26
Dear Cardiff and Vale Scouts, I would like to begin by introducing myself as the Partnership Executive at the Lord’s Taverners, the UK’s leading youth disability sports charity. I am hoping you can encourage all Cardiff and Vale Scouts to be part of the Reverse Running Record Attempt, which is…
May
24
Hi Teachers, Leaders & Youth Activity Supporters, We've been living in very different times recently. More people than ever have been flocking to the coast for local staycations. At the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), we've been busier too, launching to rescue more people in trouble by the water. That's…
May
24
Get involved in the annual Scout Experience Survey to help us understand and improve support for all volunteers and young people. Previous feedback has helped us develop new digital services, improve programme materials and training resources. We realise this past year has been unlike any other we’ve ever faced. The…
May
24
Ian Robinson of 1st Dinas Powys Scout group has been awarded the Silver Wolf by the Chief Scout. This is truly a great accomplishment. We are incredibly pleased to see that Ian’s many years of over 45 years’ service to Scouting through many roles, and especially to 1st Dinas Powys…