Scouting membership continues to grow in Burnley and Pendle
Scouting membership in Burnley and Pendle continues to grow, with 70 new members in the past year Scouting remains popular across the UK with nine years of sustained growth The number of adults volunteering to change young people’s lives grows by 6.7% in the past year to a total of 159 Teenage membership grows from 53 to 77 between 2013 and 2014 Female membership grows from 142 to 178 between 2013 and 2014 Scouting numbers have...
Scouts Launch new range of activity badges
The Scout Association announces this week the launch of 19 new activity badges for its youth Members. The badges allow Scouts to show progress in a wider range of existing pursuits, and encourage Members to form new interests and skills. Ten of the new badges are aimed squarely at the Beaver Scouts who are the youngest of age range that Scout Movement works with. From today onwards six to eight year old young girls and boys will be...
New Website Live
Burnley & Pendle District Scouts’ new website has now gone live. Bringing you all the latest news, pictures and information from the District and County, the website has been redesigned to make it easier to use and look much more fantastic! We hope you like it and if you spot a mistake, please let the County Web Team know via webteam@eastlancashirescouts.org.uk
County AGM 2014
You will have all been invited to the County’s Annual General Meeting on Thursday 26th June, 2014. Date: Thursday 26th June 2014 Time: 7pm for activities with special guest. Formal proceedings starting at 7:30pm. A BBQ will be available by the Jamboree unit following the formal proceedings. Where: The Lodge, Bowley International Scout Campsite & Activity Centre RSVP: We want to know if you’re able to make it (or not!),...
10 Ways to bring out your inner Bear
Ever wished you could be more like the TV Adventurer, Bear Grylls? The local Scouts have 10 ways you can bring out your inner Bear! Collect and cut firewood How much wood do you need to start a fire? Ever used an axe safely? Where’s good to find some dry wood! Bear knows! Make a fire Once you’ve found your wood, now onto the most exciting part – making the fire! Just imagine what you can do with a roaring fire – toast marshmellows,...
Government awards Scouts funding for work in deprived areas
The Chancellor today announced a share of £10 million funding will be awarded to The Scout Association to increase the opportunities available to young people, particularly in disadvantaged areas. We are delighted that the work we’ve undertaken over the past 18 months in disadvantaged parts of the UK, recruiting 267 new volunteers and over 1,300 new young members, has been recognised and prioritised by the government. We look forward...
