Urgent Support needed at 9th Bury and Ramsbottom – St Philips? The Group at present runs Cubs and Scouts sections which both meet in the Church Hall on Friday evenings. We are planning to continue with our meetings up to…
Don’t forget to Register for Escape Rammy 2023
Attention all Scouts, Explorers and leaders! Don’t miss out on the exciting and challenging Escape Rammy event happening soon. This is your chance to test your navigation and evasion skills in a thrilling event. Remember to register your team of…
Remembering HM The Queen
Chief Scout Bear Grylls OBE
Chief Scout Bear Grylls OBE leads the mourning for our Patron. As a family of Scouts, we are united in sorrow for the loss of our Patron, HM The Queen. She leaves a bright legacy of hope and promise for…
Can you escape Rammy?
Rammy Explorers will be hosting their annual District Event – Escape Rammy! For those who haven’t taken part in the event before, the event starts at Pack Horse in Affetside and then groups must make their way to Lumb Carr Car Park…
Avoid Meeting Indoors as cases rise
Good Evening Following the governmental guidance this afternoon for the Bury area (see below guidance). Please could you avoid meeting indoors with all scouting as much as possible for the moment until we get new guidance. Your risk assessments are…
Volunteering. It’s #GoodForYou.
Volunteering. It’s #GoodForYou. Scouts are today launching #GoodForYou, a campaign designed to recruit over 5,000 volunteers. These volunteers are needed to help young people to reconnect with their peers, supporting their wellbeing and building their skills for life after a…
Readiness level: AMBER (from 12th April 2021)
Readiness level: AMBER (from 12th April 2021) This means: Section meetings can take place outdoors and indoors. No residential activities. Maximum group size: Activities involving young people: no limit on group size but remain as only one section meeting independently of…
Return to face to face scouting – An update from the Scouts
England moves to Amber readiness level from 29 March. Following an announcement from the National Youth Agency (NYA), we’re pleased to say that face-to-face meetings in England can restart from Monday 29 March. From 29 March, we’ll move to…
Bury & Ramsbottom District Post-COVID Guidance
As I hope you know by now, before we start back into face to face scouting, each section needs to submit a risk assessment for all their activities and the locations. This needs to be agreed with the GSL and…
District Update
Dear Members There has been some changes within the district over the last couple of months, which I would like to celebrate in this email. Firstly, Matt Epton has agreed to become Deputy District Commissioner. This role will focus on…