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
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May
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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…
May
14
The deadline for the Jubilee campsite badge design competition has been extended until the 1st August to allow more entries now that face to face scouting is returning. We are looking for a fresh inspiring badge design and welcome entries from across our youth membership. Below you will find…
Apr
27
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 Nicki Spiteri – 19th Cardiff Sarah Nash - 22nd Cardiff Ben…
Apr
24
We have all been using local outdoor space more in the last year. A possible programme idea for all section is a spring clean of our local environment. Maybe a local park, beach, footpath, open space. There is an international Scout event “Scouts Trash the Trash Day” which you can…